BS Applied Economics and Management (Dyson School)

Entry requirements

Accepted English tests

TOEFL iBT taken before January 2026: minimum 100. TOEFL iBT taken January 2026 onward (new 1-6 scale): minimum 5.0, recommended 5.5. IELTS minimum 7.5. Duolingo English Test minimum 130. Cambridge C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency minimum 191. No sub-score minimums published. PTE not listed. Not required if English is your native language, you are a US citizen/permanent resident, or English has been the primary language of instruction for the past four years. Self-reported scores accepted from the Common Application; enrolling students must send official scores.

Other requirements

Applicants apply to the Dyson School within the SC Johnson College of Business and cannot apply to both Dyson and the Nolan School of Hotel Administration. At least 16 total units of high school coursework. A resume is required for SC Johnson College applicants. Writing supplement: one essay, 650-word limit, on what kind of business student you are and fit with Dyson. Application via Common App: $85 fee or fee waiver, official high school transcript, school report, counselor recommendation, two teacher recommendations. Early Decision is binding; ED supporting materials due November 13, RD supporting materials due January 19. International admission is need-aware. No gaokao policy or China-specific grade requirement published.