Applicants must possess at least 24 transferrable credits from an accredited institution with a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. Applicants need to demonstrate basic proficiency in reading, writing, and math.
Application Deadlines
Fall 2026 Extended Priority Deadline: April 21, 2026
"My experience at CUNY SPS played a significant role in preparing me for the challenges of writing and publishing Becoming an Effective Leader. My passion for continuous learning will remain central to my journey, and I look forward to furthering my education while helping others do the same."
"I believe my degree will serve as a stepping-stone for more learning opportunities. My journey in the business program will offer me experiences, networks, and knowledge that will position me to compete in today’s world."
Dr. Merians Penaloza, an Online Business programs lecturer at CUNY SPS, was recently quoted in a USA Today article. The newsbrief reports on how the war in Iran impacts the price of airline tickets. Dr. Penaloza notes that flight options will likely become more limited due to the quickly escalating price of fuel. “Fuel is more expensive, so we’re going to reduce the number of flights that we’re offering, particularly midweek,” said Dr. Penaloza.
CUNY SPS Online Business Professor Arash Vakil is quoted in this New York Post story that examines the privacy trade-off consumers make when they use home security video devices.
“The privacy erosion isn’t a bug but a feature of the business model of most tech companies,” said Professor Vakil, who is also a product consultant.
The Inaugural Full-Time Faculty Research & Projects Celebration, which featured nine dynamic faculty presentations, showcased the ways that the School's faculty inquiry advances knowledge, informs innovative pedagogy, and strengthens CUNY SPS’ mission.