The Pass/No Credit (P/NC) option allows MBA students to take an elective without having the grade affect their GPA. The Pass/No Credit (P/NC) option may only be used towards elective courses. You may opt to use the Pass/No Credit (P/NC) option one time only!  Students may not use the P/NC for any foundational skills, functional skills, required core, or flexible core courses. Students still completing the MBA under the 57-credit curriculum may not use the P/NC for a course within their major.

• Students in MS Programs are not able to use the P/NC option for any courses.
• To exercise the Pass/No Credit (P/NC) option for a course, students must apply in the Registrar’s Office.  All deadline dates can be found on the academic calendar on the Registrar’s web site (http://www.baruch.cuny.edu/registrar/registration/academic-calendar.html).   Note that the deadline may be different for courses that meet during the 7 week sessions.
• The registrar applies the Pass/No Credit after final grades have been submitted; the instructor is not informed of the student’s decision.  Applications are available in the Registrar’s Office or can be downloaded here (under Registration Applications): http://www.baruch.cuny.edu/registrar/forms/index.html
• All deadlines for filing for the Pass/No Credit will be strictly enforced.  Please review the Pass/No Credit (P/NC) application for complete instructions.
• The grade of P (Pass) or NC (No Credit) is not computed in the grade point average.
• If a grade of NC (No Credit) is received, the student may either repeat the course or select another course; in both cases, a conventional grade will be assigned.
• Students who are following the MBA Accountancy curriculum cannot apply a Pass/No Credit (P/NC) graded course in accountancy or taxation towards their CPA requirements.

Transfer Credit Policy (For Coursework Completed Prior to Entering a Graduate Program at the Zicklin School of Business)

Students who are applying for study abroad will work with the Study Abroad Office to determine course equivalencies.

1. Courses for transfer credit must have been completed within 5 years of a student’s enrollment at Baruch.
2. Only graduate level courses completed in AACSB-International accredited graduate schools of business will be considered for transfer credit.
3. Course credit cannot have been applied towards the completion of another degree.
4. Students who seek transfer credit must be in good academic standing (3.0 GPA).
5. Transfer credit requests are subject to approval by the appropriate academic department and by the Office of Graduate Programs.
6. In general, courses must be equivalent to courses in the Baruch curriculum
7. A course of less credit value cannot replace a 3-credit or 4-credit course unless in combination with another course to equal the course credit count.
8. A minimum grade of B is required in courses for which transfer credit is requested. Transfer credit grades are not calculated in the Baruch GPA.

Submit the following documents with your transfer credit application:

1. A transfer credit application for each course to be reviewed including course description and syllabus. All documents, including the application, must be emailed to your program advisor with the subject line “Transfer Credit Request.”
2. A letter on official letterhead confirming your resignation from prior graduate programs.
3. An official transcript showing the courses completed for transfer credit from prior graduate program.   If you submitted a final, official transcript with your application for admission, then you do not need to submit another copy.

Please contact your program advisor to request the transfer credit application:

Evening MBA: ZicklinPTMBA@baruch.cuny.edu
MS Programs: ZicklinMSPrograms@baruch.cuny.edu
Evening MBA Accountancy and MS Accountancy: ZicklinGradACC@baruch.cuny.edu
Full-Time MBA: FullTimeMBA@baruch.cuny.edu

Transfer Credit Policy for Taking Courses at Another Institution While in a Graduate Program at the Zicklin School of Business/Out-Going Permit Process

If you are currently enrolled in a graduate program at Zicklin and due to a conflict would like to take a course at another AACSB-accredited institution, you must seek approval before taking the course.  Students must still adhere to the transfer credit policy for students who completed coursework prior to entering Baruch.  

Submit the following documents with your transfer credit application:

1. A transfer credit application for each course to be reviewed including course description and syllabus.All documents, including the application, must be emailed to ZicklinGradPrograms@baruch.cuny.edu with the subject line “Out-Going Permit Request.”
2. Include a statement indicating the reason for your request.  Requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis and are not automatically approved. 
3. Include a completed Graduate Out-Going Permit Application form (pdf).

Once the course has been completed, you must submit an official transcript to the Baruch College Registrar’s Office for final processing. Students must receive a grade of B or better in order to receive credit.

You must complete a permit form each semester you register at another school. Graduate Programs will sign the permit form(s) if your transfer request is approved.  This form must be submitted to the Registrar’s Office before the start of the semester in which your are taking the course.

Transfer Credit Policy for Taking Courses at Another CUNY Institution While in a Graduate Program at the Zicklin School of Business/ePermit Process

If you are currently enrolled in a graduate program at Zicklin and due to a conflict would like to take a course at another CUNY school, Brooklyn College is the only other AACSB-accredited institution at CUNY where ePermits will be accepted. You must seek approval before taking the course.  Students must still adhere to the transfer credit policy for students who completed coursework prior to entering Baruch.  

Submit the following documents with your transfer credit application:

1. A transfer credit application for each course to be reviewed including course description and syllabus. All documents, including the application, must be emailed to ZicklinGradPrograms@baruch.cuny.edu with the subject line “ePermit Request.”
2. Include a statement indicating the reason for your request.  Requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis and are not automatically approved. 
3. Students file an ePermit request through CUNYfirst.  Step-by-step instructions for ePermits

Once the course has been completed, the official transcript will be sent to the Baruch College Registrar’s Office for final processing. Students must receive a grade of B or better in order to receive credit.

You must complete an ePermit for each semester you register at another school. Graduate Programs will sign off on the ePermit request if  your transfer request is approved. 

Please review the chart below to see the number of transfer credits your program will permit:

All Baruch College graduate students are expected to maintain an overall GPA of 3.0 to be in good academic standing and to graduate. Those students who fall below an overall 3.0 GPA are considered to be on probation.

• The College will begin to review the academic records of graduate students for the purpose of possible probation once they have achieved 12 credits.
• If a student is placed on academic probation, a semester GPA of  3.00 will need to be maintained until an overall GPA of 3.00 is earned.
• If a student who is on probation fails to earn at least a 3.00 semester GPA in any subsequent semester, the student will be academically dismissed.
• Zicklin graduate students who are academically dismissed may appeal to the Zicklin Graduate Committee on Academic Standing to request reinstatement for the next term.
• A grade of INC is not permitted. 

Students who fail a course may opt to retake the course and replace the original grade in their GPA.

• Students must repeat a failed course if it is required in the program. Elective courses do not have to be repeated.
• If a failed course is repeated and a grade of B- or better is earned, a student may petition the Registrar’s Office to replace the F grade in the GPA with the new grade. The originally earned F will remain on the transcript.
• The F replacement can only be used one time.

Students may use the online application to the Graduate Committee on Academic Standing in order to appeal a decision related to their academic standing or program requirements.

Students have six years to complete their MBA or MS degree.  Those who need to take a leave of absence from their program should contact a program advisor.

Students should also complete the Leave of Absence form, which will help the Office of Graduate Programs keep in touch with you:

Leave of Absence Form

Note that students who step out for a semester or longer will need to file for re-entry with the Registrar’s Office.  The form can be found under registration applications and a fee will be charged. Students who have stepped out for longer than a year, may need to file an appeal with the Zicklin Graduate Committee on Academic Standing to review degree requirements and request a time extension.

Students in the following programs can request a change in concentration through the advising team. A change in concentration does not change the overall degree objective and does not require a full admission review.  You should discuss with an advisor how a change in concentration may impact your degree requirements. 

Programs with concentrations:

MBA:
Students can request a change between General and Accountancy.

MS Business Analytics:
Students can request a change between Accounting Analytics, Data Analytics, and Marketing Analytics.

MS Information Systems:
Students can request a change between General, Data Analytics, and Cybersecurity and Information Systems.

MS Marketing:
Students can request a change between General, Digital Marketing, International Business, and Marketing Analytics.

MS Statistics:
Students can request a change between General and Data Science. 

MS Taxation:
Students can request a change between General and Financial Planning.

To request a change in concentration, please email ZSBChangeDegree@baruch.cuny.edu and include the following information:

• Name
• EMPLID
• Current Degree and Concentration (example: MS IS General)
• New Concentration (example: MS IS Data Analytics)

Please allow us 3-4 business days to review and process your requests.

Please note your information will be updated in “real-time” via CUNYFirst; however, it will take 2-3 business days to see the update reflected on your Degree Works.

Students who are requesting to change to a different degree program should review the process for a change in degree objective (in the accordion option below).

The Change in Degree Objective process is only for students who are currently enrolled in a Zicklin graduate degree program.  Changes in degree objectives are not automatic, as each degree program has its own admissions criteria.  

Students may only apply for a change in degree objective once.  Students should research the new program and be able to clearly articulate why they would like to apply for the change.

Note that the MS in Real Estate admits students in fall only

• Students applying for a Change in Degree Objective must meet the admissions criteria for the new program. Students who were admitted to an MS program through the Baruch Undergraduate Path to MS will need to meet the waiver criteria of the new MS program, if applicable.  Students may be required to take or re-take the GMAT and achieve an admissible score in order to be considered for admission to a new program.
• Students who change from an MS degree into an MBA degree will be responsible for paying the tuition differential for previously completed courses.
• Preliminary course waivers that were applied to the original degree program may not meet the waiver criteria of the new program.
• There are no waivers in the MBA program.
• Courses that were completed under the original degree program may not necessarily count towards the new program.
• Students who wish to enter the Full-Time MBA must apply for admission as a new applicant through the Office of Graduate Admissions.  The Full-Time MBA is a cohort program that admits students only in the Fall and the coursework must be completed as prescribed, including taking all of the MBA foundational skills courses with the cohort.

Steps to apply:

1. Have a PDF of your Baruch transcript ready to upload.
2. Be prepared to write a short statement explaining your request to change.
3. Take note of your current GPA and credits earned.
4. Fill out the application here https://baruch.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9YMMnitXILtH6QJ
5. An advisor will reach out to you if additional information or discussion is required.

International F1 visa holders: If your application is approved you will be required to meet with an advisor in the International Student Service Center to verify whether additional financial documentation is needed.

Deadlines:

Requests for changes in degree objectives will only  be accepted and reviewed during the following time periods:

• September 15 – October 15: Change effective for Spring semester
• February 15 – March 15: Change effective for Fall semester
• June 15 – July 1: Change effective for Fall semester

To contact a program advisor about a Change in Degree Objective, please email ZSBChangeDegree@baruch.cuny.edu.

To contact the Office of Graduate Admissions, please email ZicklinGradAdmissions@baruch.cuny.edu.