Master of Business Administration [M.B.A]
MBA at the University of Pennsylvania is offered in two main formats - full-time MBA and Executive MBA. The full-time MBA degree program offered by University of Pennsylvania ranks #1 in Financial Times MBA ranking 2022. The program also ranks #1 in best business school as per US News and World Report.
The School also offers joint MBA degree programs. This includes MBA/MA Lauder Joint Degree in International Studies, MBA in health care management, Wharton MBA for Engineering, MBA/JD degree and MBA/MSW.
The Wharton School at University of Pennsylvania also offers dual MBA programs in partnership with Universities such as Johns Hopkins University and Harvard Kennedy School.
- Application Deadlines: The University of Pennsylvania is currently accepting applications for MBA for 2022-23. Deadline to apply for round 1 is on September 7, 2022. Round 2 application deadline is on January 4, 2023. March 29, 2023 is the final date to apply for MBA at the Wharton School.
- Class Profile: 897 students in total enrolled for the MBA class of 2023 at Wharton School. The admissions policy is quite selective with an acceptance rate of 12%. International students representing 83 countries comprised 36% of the entire class. The class of 2023 holds an average full-time work experience of 5 years.
- Admission Statistics: The class of 2023 admissions profile includes an average undergraduate GPA of 3.6 out of 4.0. The average GMAT score was 733.
- Tuition Costs and Scholarships: Students applying for admission to Wharton School are required to pay a tuition fee of $82,874. An array of scholarships are available for international students including the Forte fellowship, Joseph Wharton Fellowship and Emerging Economy Fellowship.
- Top Employers: Companies that hired two or more students from Wharton MBA class of 2021 include Amazon, American Express, Bain and Company, Samsung, Facebook, PepsiCo, Deloitte Consulting etc.
Compensation offered to Wharton MBA class of 2021. Source: University of Pennsylvania
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Course Description
- Wharton full-time MBA program is offered for a duration of 20 months including a summer internship for 3.5 months.
- Students need to complete a minimum of 19 credit units to graduate. Core courses include 9.5 credit units, Electives include 4.5 credit units and major requirements carry 5.0 credit units.
- Wharton MBA core curriculum includes six mandatory core courses along with choices in flexible core.
- Students have the option to choose from over 200 courses across 10 academic departments for electives. In addition to this, the school also offers 18 MBA concentration.
Wharton School also offers global career treks, international conferences, international study abroad exchange programs, consulting projects in emerging countries, and Global Immersion program.
Wharton School provides leadership coursework, coaching, experiential learning, and a wide range of student-run activities. This enables students to develop their leadership styles.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 |
| Tuition Fees | $84874 | $84874 |
| Health Insurance | $4039 | $3874 |
| Books and supply | $6778 | $6778 |
| Compulsory Fees | $2000 | $2000 |
| Other Fees | $1678 | $1678 |
| Total Fees | $99369 | $99204 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMAT | Graduate Management Admission Test | 730 | 800 | 2 |
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 100 | 120 | 3 |
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 6.5 | 9 | 3 |
| GRE | Graduate Record Examination | 324 | 340 | 2 |
MBA applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements for admission to the University of Pennsylvania -
Academic requirements
- Four-year US undergraduate degree or international equivalent
- Undergraduate GPA over 3.00
GMAT/GRE scores
The Wharton School does not have any minimum GMAT/GRE score requirements.of Applicants. MBA class of 2023 submitted the following scores -
- Average GMAT score 733
- GRE Verbal 162; GRE Quant 162
English Language test
International applicants whose native language is not English are required to provide either TOEFL or PTE scores as proof of proficiency.
- Average TOEFL score of 115 (submitted by MBA class of 2023)
- Equivalent PTE scores
Note: PTE scores need to be reported directly to the Wharton MBA program and the TOEFL institution code for the Wharton MBA program is 2926.
Essays
- Essay 1: How do you plan to use the Wharton MBA program to help you achieve your future professional goals? (500 words)
- Essay 2: Taking into consideration your background – personal, professional, and/or academic – how do you plan to make specific, meaningful contributions to the Wharton community? (400 words)
- Essay 3: This essay can be used to share additional information or address any extenuating circumstances (optional/500 words)
Work Experience
Work experience is not mandatory for admission to Wharton MBA. However, the Admissions Committee considers applicants with diverse experiences and professional maturity. MBA class of 2023 has an average work experience of 5 years.
The program also accepts candidates who demonstrate limited or no experience but demonstrate strong managerial and professional potential.
Interview
Candidates can take part in an Interview for the MBA program at Wharton through invitation only