Frequently Asked Questions
Many general questions about life as a graduate student at the University of Rochester can be answered by visiting the links under “More Information” in the column to your right.
Below are some common questions about the TEAM program.
TEAM Program Information
- What degree is granted upon completion of the TEAM program?
- How is TEAM different from other management/engineering programs?
- Which departments participate in the TEAM program?
- How flexible is the academic timeline for TEAM’s curriculum? Is it different for international students or part-time students?
- Can I join the TEAM program in January?
- Can I integrate TEAM into the Simon Graduate School of Business’s MBA program?
- What is the capstone practicum?
- I already have graduate credits in business and/or engineering. Can they be used toward TEAM?
- What type of career can I pursue after receiving this degree?
Admissions Information
- What is the class size?
- I am not a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident. Can I still apply to the TEAM program?
- When will the TEAM Admissions Committee notify applicants of its decisions?
- If accepted into the TEAM program, is it possible to defer my admission?
- What are my options for visiting the University of Rochester?
- Does TEAM offer information events for prospective applicants?
- Does TEAM offer informational interviews with faculty and staff members?
- What is TEAM’s interview policy?
Qualifications
- Am I a good candidate for TEAM?
- I do not have an undergraduate degree in engineering, science, or mathematics. Can I still apply to TEAM?
- Do I need work experience to apply to the program?
- In addition to the basic qualifications, what qualities are most prevalent among TEAM’s competitive candidates?
- What is the grade point average of TEAM students?
- Do I need to take both the GRE and the GMAT?
- Is the TOEFL required?
- What school/departmental codes should I use when requesting my GRE/GMAT/TOEFL scores be sent to the University of Rochester?
- What are the average GMAT and GRE scores?
Financial Information
- Does TEAM offer financial aid and/or scholarships?
- What other costs are students responsible for covering?
- Are there any graduate assistantships or stipends available?
- How do I apply for on-campus part-time jobs?
- My company has a tuition assistance/scholarship program for its employees. Will that apply to TEAM?
Application Process
- What is the final admissions deadline for TEAM?
- Can I submit a paper application to TEAM?
- Where should I send my official transcripts?
- Who should I ask to write my technical/academic letter of recommendation?
- Do letters of recommendation have to be submitted online, or can my recommender send a hard copy letter?
- How can I check the status of my application prior to the admissions deadline?
- What if I am having technical problems with the online application?
- How will I receive notification of TEAM’s admissions decision?
If you have a question that is not listed above, please contact Andrea Galati, Program Administrator, at 585-276-3500 or andrea.galati@rochester.edu.
TEAM Program Information
What degree is granted upon completion of the TEAM program?
Students receive a Master of Science from the University of Rochester’s Edmund A. Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences and the William E. Simon Graduate School of Business. Both schools jointly confer the degree.
How is TEAM different from other management/engineering programs?
TEAM is for students with a special interest in entrepreneurial management. TEAM does not require students to have work experience in their field prior to applying to the program.
Which departments participate in the TEAM program?
- Biomedical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Optics
- Computer Science
- Mechanical Engineering
- Material Sciences
- Energy and the Environment
How flexible is the academic timeline for TEAM’s curriculum? Is it different for international students or part-time students?
Students can complete TEAM in as little as two semesters. A longer track is available for international and part-time students.
Can I join the TEAM program in January?
No, students cannot currently join the program in January. Accepted students start in the fall semester.
Can I integrate TEAM into the Simon Graduate School of Business’s MBA program?
Yes. Some of the business courses required for the TEAM degree can be applied toward an MBA at the Simon School. Candidates must meet admission standards through a separate application to the Simon School, following successful completion of the TEAM degree.
What is the capstone practicum?
Under the direction of an advisor, students will work with either engineering undergraduate senior design teams or the Office of Technology Transfer’s intellectual property to develop technology and business cases around their technology projects. Students will participate in the strategy, design, and technology validation process.
I already have graduate credits in business and/or engineering. Can they be used toward TEAM?
Transfer credits are at the discretion of each academic department. Graduate courses needed to complete an undergraduate major or graduate degree program cannot be double counted toward the TEAM degree.
Admissions Information
What is the class size?
The Class of 2011 has 13 students enrolled. In 2011-12, the class size will be between 20 to 30 students.
I am not a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident. Can I still apply to the TEAM program?
Yes. You need to complete additional required information. Please visit the International Services Office for details. For international applicants who are non-native English speakers (except those who have graduated from a U.S. undergrad program with at least two years of study), you must submit TOEFL or IELTS scores as part of the TEAM online application. The code number for GRE, GRE Revised General Test, and TOEFL reports for the School of Arts and Sciences and the Edmund A. Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences is 2928. Please use department codes 1699 Engineering – Other for GRE and GRE Revised General Test scores and 99 for TOEFL scores.
When will the TEAM Admissions Committee notify applicants of its decisions?
Applicants will be mailed their notification by March 15th.
If accepted into the TEAM program, is it possible to defer my admission?
Deferment will be decided on a case-by-case basis.
What are my options for visiting the University of Rochester?
Contact Andrea Galati to set up an appointment or campus visit.
Does TEAM offer information events for prospective applicants?
Informational events are held once a month at the University of Rochester in September, October, and November.
Does TEAM offer informational interviews with faculty and staff members?
Contact Andrea Galati to learn more about the TEAM program and to set up faculty interviews.
What is TEAM’s interview policy?
The Admissions Committee will invite you for an interview if further interaction is desired. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive notification after a preliminary review of your application materials. If you are unable to travel to Rochester, alternative arrangements for a telephone interview or an appointment with a TEAM representative at an off-campus interview event may be available.
Qualifications
I do not have an undergraduate degree in engineering, science, or mathematics. Can I still apply to TEAM?
The TEAM program requires that applicants have a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent for international students) in engineering, science, or mathematics. Exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis depending on the level of math, science, or engineering students completed in their undergraduate education. Please contact TEAM for further explanation.
Do I need work experience to apply to the program?
No. One highlight of the TEAM program, which is unlike many other management/engineering programs, is that applicants are not required to have work experience in their field(s).
In addition to the basic qualifications, what qualities are most prevalent among TEAM’s competitive candidates?
TEAM students are innovative, passionate, and embrace interdisciplinary study.
What is the grade point average of TEAM students?
The majority of TEAM students has a GPA well above 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. The Class of 2011 had an average undergraduate GPA of 3.11.
Do I need to take both the GRE and the GMAT?
Applicants must take the GRE or the GRE Revised General Test or the GMAT exam. They do not have to take all three.
Is the TOEFL required?
For international students who do not speak English as a first language, the TOEFL exam is required. The University of Rochester will also accept the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). The code number for GRE, GRE Revised General Test, and TOEFL reports for the School of Arts and Sciences and the Edmund A. Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences is 2928. Please use department codes 1699 Engineering – Other for GRE and GRE Revised General Test scores and 99 for TOEFL scores.
What school/departmental codes should I use when requesting my GRE/GMAT/TOEFL/IELTS scores be sent to the University of Rochester?
The code number for GRE, GRE Revised General Test, and TOEFL reports for the School of Arts and Sciences and the Edmund A. Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences is 2928. Please use department codes 1699 Engineering – Other for GRE and GRE Revised General Test scores and 99 for TOEFL scores.
What are the average GMAT and GRE scores?
We recommend that your GRE score be over 1200 or 307, for tests taken on or after August 1, 2011, and your GMAT be over 600. The Class of 2013 had an average GRE score of 1350 or the equivalent of 317, for tests taken on or after August 1, 2011, and an average GMAT score of 700.
Financial Information
Does TEAM offer financial aid and/or scholarships?
Yes. There are questions relating to financial aid and scholarships on the application. Please answer honestly. If you are accepted into the program, you will be notified of any financial aid and/or scholarship awards. For more information on financial aid please visit the Information for New Graduate Students and Financial Aid websites.
What other costs are students responsible for covering?
Students are responsible for covering housing, living expenses, health insurance, books and supplies, transportation, and other student services fees.
Are there any graduate assistantships or stipends available?
While enrolled in the program, many students work in a variety of places, such as campus libraries, academic departments, and various departments within the University of Rochester. Teaching assistantships are available in various departments, and some departments have research assistantships as well. These positions are paid an hourly rate, and most students work between 10 to 20 hours per week. For more information and on campus job postings visit the Student Employment Center.
How do I apply for on-campus part-time jobs?
For information and on campus job postings visit the Student Employment Center.
My company has a tuition assistance/scholarship program for its employees. Will that apply to TEAM?
Yes, sponsored students may use their tuition assistance towards TEAM credit hours.Application Process
What is the final admissions deadline for TEAM?
For students interested in fall admission for the 2011-12 academic year, the application deadline is February 1, 2011.
Can I submit a paper application to TEAM?
No. You must submit through the online application process.
Where should I send my official transcripts?
Send your official transcript(s) from the Registrar at each college or university you have attended (including the University of Rochester, if applicable) directly to the address below:
- Center for Entrepreneurship
- Master of Science in Technical Entrepreneurship and Management (TEAM)
University of Rochester Center for Entrepreneurship
1-211 Carol Simon Hall
P.O. Box 270360
Rochester, NY 14627-0360
Who should I ask to write my technical/academic letter of recommendation?
You may ask current or former professors and current or former supervisors. Letters of recommendation from family members and friends are not accepted.
Do letters of recommendation have to be submitted online, or can my recommender send a hard copy letter?
In the online application you will be asked to provide the names and contact information of three (3) persons who will recommend you for graduate study. Your recommenders will be contacted by e-mail and provided a link where they can upload their letter of recommendation.
How can I check the status of my application prior to the admissions deadline?
Contact Andrea Galati to check on your application status.
What if I am having technical problems with the online application?
Please be sure to review the application Instructions and Frequently Asked Questions. If you are still having technical difficulties, click on the Problems link and fill out the form.
How will I receive notification of TEAM’s admissions decision?
Notification will be sent by mail and/or e-mail to all applicants.