Dean’s Scholars Program

 Distinctive Honors education and opportunities from MTSM

Academics

About the Dean’s Scholars Program

The Dean’s Scholars Program is an academic honors program housed within Martin Tuchman School of Management (MTSM). Dean’s Scholars receive a distinctive honors education and opportunities from MTSM including:

  • Technology-focused honors courses within Martin Tuchman School of Management
  • Scholarships available starting sophomore year
  • Professional networking with distinguished speakers and industry leaders
  • Honors advising through Martin Tuchman School of Management
  • Funding opportunities for research and travel
  • Priority consideration for admission to the Albert Dorman Honors College through sophomore year.
  • Dean’s Scholars can choose to apply to become a Dorman Scholar after the completion of their first or second year. Seats are limited and the application process is competitive, but applications from Dean’s Scholars will be given priority during their evaluations.
  • Priority consideration for admission to Martin Tuchman School of Management dual degree program: BS/MS, BS/MBA (3+1 or 4+1)

How to apply before admission to NJIT?

To be considered, prospective students should apply through the Albert Dorman Honors College application on the Common Application by checking the box, “Are you interested in the Albert Dorman Honors College?”

How to apply after admission to NJIT?

Students currently attending NJIT may apply to be a MTSM Dean's Scholar after completing at least two semesters at NJIT.

Detailed Requirements for Dean's Scholar Applicants:

  • Requirements
    • Full-time MTSM student 
    • GPA of at least 3.6
    • If completed an Honors course, earned a final grade of B or better
  • How to Apply - Submit the following
    • Application 
    • Essay (max. 400 words) -  Write an essay in which you give a specific and definite plan for your Dean's Scholar education at NJIT. Your essay must cover the following points: (1) any Honors courses you have taken and specific courses you plan to take at NJIT; (2) research, internships, or similar projects you have completed and those in which you specifically plan to participate; and (3) service and other activities in which you have participated, mentioning specifically those you would like to continue or begin. The essay should provide details about how being a Dean's Scholar will help you attain academic and professional excellence. This essay is a critical part of your application.
    • 1 Letter of Recommendation
    • Resume (optional)

Program requirements:

In order to fulfill the requirements of the program, Dean’s Scholars will:

  • take at least three honors section or honors-only courses offered by MTSM
  • attend at least one ADHC colloquium/guest speaker per semester (MTSM Dean’s Scholars are encouraged to attend co-sponsored ADHC-MTSM speaker events) 
  • Maintain a 3.0 GPA

For questions about the program, please contact Associate Dean Melodi Guilbault @ guilbaul@njit.edu


Honors and Dean's Scholars

From left to right: Ali Demircioglu, Justin Vasquez, Antioch Hwang, Aaron B Kellett, Niko Diamantopoulos, Haley Patel, Nikola Klimczak