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Executive MBA

Rutgers University Executive MBA Program Structure

The Rutgers University Executive MBA program is designed to be completed in 20 months. Each of the four semesters begins with a weeklong residency at the Heldrich Hotel in New Brunswick, NJ every fall. Regular classes take place on alternate Fridays and Saturdays at 1 Washington Park on the Newark Campus. Typically, there are two classes a day, one in the morning one in the afternoon, though during the residency week, some shorter classes occur after dinner.

Curriculum

Rutgers University Executive MBA students take 45 credits of required core courses and 12 electives credits over four semesters for a total of 57 credits.

In Semester One, students focus on Aggregate Economic Analysis, Business Law for Managers, Executive Leadership, and Powerhouse Advantage I; while in Semester Two, students must complete the classes Financial Management, Financial Accounting, Managerial Economics, Supply Chain Logistics, and Analytical Techniques for Decision Making.

In June, at the end of the first year, EMBA students travel to the cities of Beijing and Shanghai for a ten-day trip in order to learn about the Chinese economy and opportunities for U.S. businesses there. During Semester Three, students cover International Business, Marketing for Decision Making, Financial Statement Analysis, Business Strategy, and Powerhouse Advantage II. The final semester includes Digital Marketing, Disruption, & Design Thinking, International Trade, Financial Strategy, Powerhouse Advantage III, and Strategy courses.

To round out their EMBA experience, students may specialize by taking three electives out of nine options: Web Analytics, Foundations of Entrepreneurship, Marketing Research, Brand Management, and Real Estate to name a few. EMBA students may take electives offered by the full-time or part-time MBA programs at the Newark or New Brunswick campuses as well as design as independent study with an RBS faculty member.

Executive MBA Rankings

• The Economist: 45

Class Profile

The class size for the Rutgers University Executive MBA program is up to 60 students. Students typically have 14 years of work experience.

Careers

The Career Management office organizes various resources for EMBA students including one-on-one career counseling in person or over the phone, résumé and cover letter reviews and mock interviews. EMBA students may also participate in career-related workshops and networking events organized by the program. During the trip to China at the end of year one, networking sessions hosted in Beijing and Shanghai are attended by international EMBA graduates. The school also organizes one to two alumni events with networking opportunities each year, attended by over 120 Rutgers EMBA alumni.

Tuition, Scholarships, and Financial Aid

For the Rutgers EMBA program, total tuition and fees are currently $24,529 per semester; a total of $98,116 for all four semesters. for all four semesters. The 10-day trip to China is included in the tuition, exempting airfare.

Admissions

Applicants to the Rutgers University Executive MBA program complete an initial application form that covers education and professional backgrounds and submit that along with a current résumé to determine the competitiveness of each candidate. Applicants are then contacted to schedule an interview with the director of the EMBA program, and after completing the interview, they submit a hard copy of the final application form and the $70 application fee. GMAT or GRE score is required unless candidates have completed a graduate degree or have significant/relevant work experience as determined by the director. Applicants must also submit two letters of recommendation and their official academic transcripts.

There is a rolling deadline with priority given to applications received before June 1.

Part-Time MBA

Rutgers University Part-Time MBA Program Structure

Students in the Rutgers University part-time MBA program have the option of starting the program in the fall, spring, or summer with classes offered in the evening, during the day, and occasionally on Saturday. The part-time program typically lasts between three-and-a-half and four years, though students may take up to eight years in total to finish their degree. Core and foundation courses can be taken on the satellite campus and Madison, New Jersey, as well as the main campuses of New Brunswick and Newark, while elective courses are solely offered at the two main locations. Several online courses may also be available.

Curriculum

The Rutgers University part-time MBA program’s curriculum requirements are nearly identical to the full-time MBA program’s, except only 49 credits are required for the part-time MBA compared to the full-time program’s 60. The core curriculum consists of are Accounting for Managers, Ethics, Business & Society, Financial Management, Managerial Economic Analysis, Marketing Management, Operations Analysis, and Organizational Behavior.

Students must also select three foundation courses out of six options, for a minimum of six credits. Foundation courses include Business Communications, Data Analysis & Decision Making, Information Technology for Managers, International Business, Business Law for Managers and Entrepreneurs, and Strategic Management. The part-time program also includes an interactive course requirement with three options for completion: Integrated Business Applications, Supply Chain Management Industry Project, Technology Commercialization & Entrepreneurship, or Urban Entrepreneurship & Economic Development. Students must also demonstrate their proficiency in Calculus and/or Statistics by the end of the first semester either through relevant previous coursework or by taking Calculus for Managers and Statistics for Managers at Rutgers.

The rest of the required credits are completed through taking electives. Students may also pursue one of ten concentrations or design their own customized concentration. Concentration options include Technology Commercialization, Innovation, & Entrepreneurship, Pharmaceutical Management, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Global Business, Analytics & Information Management, Marketing Research Insights & Analytics, Real Estate, Strategy & Leadership, and Marketing.

School Rankings

• U.S. News & World Report: 52 (tie)

Class Profile

The incoming GPA of students in the Rutgers Business School part-time MBA program is 3.3 with an average GMAT score of 594. Most students join with about seven years of professional work experience and are around 31-years old.

Careers

While the part-time MBA is designed for working professionals, students may take advantage of the MBA Office of Career Management (OCM) resources. In terms of preparing students for the job recruitment process, OCM primarily focuses on full-time students seeking internships and jobs and outgoing part-time students, or students one year from graduation. Part-Time students who have completed fewer than 30 credits may sign up for a session with a career advisor or attend a seminar focused on polishing résumé, cover letter, elevator pitch or interview skills. Part-time students who have completed at least 30 credits worth of classes and have no contractual obligations to their current job may register for OCM. To participate in the On-Campus Recruiting Process during the fall, the summer prior part-time students must attend a mandatory three-hour Career Management Workshop, submit a résumé for review, and pass a mock interview.

Tuition, Scholarships, and Financial Aid

For in-state residents, tuition for the Rutgers University part-time MBA costs $1,155 per credit. Those living outside of New Jersey pay $2,004 per credit. There is no separate loan program run by the school, so RBS encourages US applicants to apply for federal Direct and Direct PLUS loans by filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). International applicants need to demonstrate that they have sufficient funds to cover education and living expenses since they are not eligible for federal or university-based financial assistance.

After two semesters, and provided they have maintained a strong GPA, part-time students may apply for scholarships or fellowships through the graduate admissions office. The Rutgers Business School Graduate Scholarships Fund provides various amounts of financial assistance based on need and academic potential. There are also a variety of endowed Fellowships and Scholarships linked to the school, including the DePodwin Scholarship for part-time students who receive no financial support from their employers. Students should check with the admissions office or program directors to determine eligibility and availability.

Admissions

In addition to an online form, applicants should submit their official academic transcripts, two letters of reference, a $70 application fee, a current résumé, GMAT or GRE test scores, and if an international candidates whose native language is not English, a TOEFL score. Applicants should also address one of three essay topics:

(a) Describe your specific career aspirations and your reason for pursuing an MBA (500 words);
(b) How will RBS help you achieve these goals? (250 words)

Interviews are not offered unless requested by the Admissions Committee. Candidates who hold a Ph.D., JD, MD or PharmD are exempt from the GRE/GMAT requirement. Part-Time students with 10 years of work experience or eight years of work experience and a master’s degree are eligible to apply for a waiver to the GMAT/GRE requirement, and waivers are determined on a case-by-case basis.

Application deadlines are as follows:

Spring Term

November 15

Summer Term

March 15

Fall Term

June 15

Full-Time MBA

Rutgers University Full-Time MBA Program Structure

The 21-month Rutgers University full-time MBA program mainly schedules classes during the day, with some electives offered in the evening or on Saturdays. Students have the option of completing an internship during the summer or taking classes to finish their degree sooner. There is one full-time MBA intake per year, and students enter RBS in the fall. The Rutgers Business School MBA is now a STEM-designated degree.

Curriculum

Students must complete 60 credits to earn the Rutgers University full-time MBA. Students begin the program in a single cohort and take all their core courses together. These seven core courses are Accounting for Managers, Business, Ethics & Society, Financial Management, Managerial Economic Analysis, Marketing Management, Operations Analysis, and Organizational Behavior. Students must also select three foundation courses out of six options, for a minimum of six credits. Foundation courses include Business Communications, Data Analysis & Decision Making, Information Technology for Managers, International Business, Business Law for Managers and Entrepreneurs, and Strategic Management. There is also an interactive course requirement with four options: Integrated Business Applications, Supply Chain Management Industry Project, Technology Commercialization & Entrepreneurship, or Urban Entrepreneurship & Economic Development. Students must also demonstrate their proficiency in Calculus and/or Statistics by the end of the first semester either through relevant previous coursework or by taking Calculus for Managers and Statistics for Managers at Rutgers.

The rest of the required credits are completed through taking electives. Students may also pursue one of ten concentrations or design their own customized concentration. Concentration options include Pharmaceutical Management; Supply Chain Management; Finance; Global Business; Analytics & Information Management; Marketing Research Insights & Analytics; Real Estate; Strategy & Leadership; Technology Commercialization, Innovation, & Entrepreneurship; and Marketing. These concentrations require a minimum of 15 elective credits to complete with Finance, Pharmaceutical Management, and Accounting requiring 18 credits.

In their first semester, full-time MBA students must also complete the non-credit Career Management Program Course, designed to help students prepare for seeking internships and full-time positions. Only after passing the course may students participate in on-campus recruiting.

Full-Time MBA Rankings

• U.S. News & World Report: 56 (tie)
• Bloomberg: 62

Class Profile

For the most recent full-time class, the average student was 29-years old and had completed about five years of work experience prior to enrolling. Students posted an average GPA of 3.26, while the average GMAT score was 664.

Career Statistics

The average salary for Rutgers MBA graduates is around $93,243.

The MBA Office of Career Management (OCM) facilitates employment opportunities for RBS students. The OCM teaches the Career Management Programs course, designed to help students position themselves as competitive candidates for jobs or internships, and offers other career-related services like résumé review or mock interviews. The office also manages the on-campus interview process, corporate presentations and Meet & Greets—career fairs exclusively for MBA students.

Tuition, Scholarships, and Financial Aid

For in-state residents, tuition for the Rutgers University full-time MBA is $27,704 per year. Those living outside of NJ pay $48,096 per year. This does not include additional fees. There is no separate loan program run by the school, so RBS encourages US applicants to apply for federal Direct and Direct PLUS loans by filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). International applicants need to demonstrate that they have sufficient funds to cover education and living expenses since they are not eligible for federal or university-based financial assistance.

RBS offers scholarships to full-time applicants at the time of admission. The Rutgers Business School Graduate Scholarships Fund provides varying amounts of financial assistance based on need and academic potential. There are also a variety of endowed Fellowships and Scholarships linked to the school. Students should check with the admissions office or program directors to determine eligibility and availability.

Admissions

The Rutgers University full-time MBA program requires that students have completed at least two years of work experience before matriculation. In addition to an online form, applicants should submit their official academic transcripts, a $70 application fee, two letters of reference, a current résumé, GMAT or GRE test scores, and, in the case of international candidates whose native language is not English, a TOEFL score.

Applicants should also submit responses to two essay questions:

(a) The full-time MBA experience includes academics, recruiting, and networking. What are your personal priorities and how do you anticipate allocating your time at Rutgers Business School? (500 words)
(b) Our business school is a diverse environment. How will your experiences contribute to this? (250 words) An interview is also required for full-time applicants. Candidates who hold a PhD, JD, MD or PharmD are exempt from the GRE/GMAT requirement.

Application deadlines are as follows:

Round One – Nov. 15
Round Two – Jan. 20
Round Three – March 15 (final deadline for international applicants)
Round Four – May 1

Zicklin School of Business – Baruch College

History

Baruch College was established in 1919 as the City College School of Business and Civic Administration, which offered its first MBA program in 1920. In 1953, the school was renamed in recognition of Bernard M. Baruch, who helped found the college. Baruch College is one of the 25 institutions that comprise The City University of New York, the largest urban public university in the United States. The Zicklin School of Business, Baruch’s business school, was named in appreciation for an endowment from alumnus Lawrence Zicklin and his wife, Carol, in 1998. The school is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).

School Rankings

• U.S. News & World Report: 62
• Bloomberg: 71

Location(s)

The Zicklin School of Business is located at One Bernard Baruch Way in New York City by the intersection of Lexington Avenue and East 24th Street. The school’s location near Manhattan’s Flatiron district gives students easy access to well-known commercial and cultural resources such as Wall Street, the United Nations, the Broadway theater district, and Lincoln Center.

The campus is located less than 10 miles away from LaGuardia Airport in Queens.

Facilities at the Zicklin School of Business

Zicklin’s facilities can be found across several buildings at Baruch College, most notably the Information and Technology Building and the Academic Complex, also referred to as the Newman vertical campus.

The Information and Technology Building features the four-floor Newman Library, a popular study location with nearly 1,500 seats. Also in the building are the Baruch Computing and Technology Center, which holds more than 500 computer workstations, and the Subotnick Financial Services Center. Opened in the spring of 2000, the Subotnick Center houses a simulated trading environment called the Wasserman Trading Floor, as well as a seminar room and a development lab.

The 17-floor Academic Complex is located directly across from the Information and Technology Building and is home to Zicklin’s academic departments, classrooms, faculty offices, and executive conference facilities. Opened in the fall of 2001, the building allows Zicklin to offer a more campus-like feeling in an urban setting by organizing classrooms and offices around a system of stacked atria. Community members can also take advantage of the building’s sports and recreation center, food court, and bookstore, among other amenities.

Faculty

The Zicklin School of Business employs around 200 full-time faculty, part-time, and adjunct faculty members. These scholars and practitioners are spread across seven academic departments: accountancy; information systems and statistics; economics and finance; law; management; marketing and international business; and real estate. Zicklin’s faculty frequently provides expert commentary to CNN, USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, and other well-recognized media outlets.

Zicklin School of Business Careers

The current graduate class at the Zicklin School of Business features students from over 160 countries around the world, 43 percent of which identify as female. 81% of recent Zicklin graduates achieved employment upon matriculation. Employers of recent graduates include BlackRock, American Express, New York Life and many others.

MBA and MS Degree Offerings at the Zicklin School of Business

The Zicklin School of Business offers a full-time, Evening, and Executive MBA program along with a dual JD/MBA option. In addition, Zicklin also offers MS programs in Accountancy, Business Analytics, Finance, Financial Risk Management, Information Systems, Marketing, Quantitative Methods and Modeling, Real Estate, Statistics, and Taxation.

Stern School of Business – New York University

History

NYU’s Leonard N. Stern School of Business program was initially founded in 1900 as the School of Commerce, Finance and Accounting. It was renamed in 1988 in honor of a $30 million dollar gift from Mr. Stern, who received both his undergraduate and MBA degrees from NYU. NYU Stern is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Today, Stern offers full-time, part-time, and executive MBA degrees. Stern’s part-time MBA program is known as the Langone Program, named in appreciation for a donation from Kenneth G. Langone, founder of Home Depot. In addition, Stern offers a TRIUM Global Executive MBA in conjunction with the London School of Economics and the HEC School of Management in Paris.

School Rankings

• U.S. News & World Report: 10
• Bloomberg: 13
• Forbes: 20
• Financial Times: 22
• The Economist: 17

Location(s)

Stern’s main campus is located in the Greenwich Village neighborhood of Manhattan. The “Westchester option” of the Langone Program is located north of the city on the campus of SUNY Purchase in Purchase, New York.

The NYU Stern campus is located less than 10 miles away from the LaGuardia Airport in Queens, New York City.

Facilities at the Stern School of Business

NYU Stern’s MBA programs center on the Henry Kaufman Management Center, located just off of Washington Square Park. The Langone Program’s Westchester option is located on the 550-acre campus of SUNY Purchase.

Faculty at the Stern School of Business

The Stern School of Business employs around 170 tenured and tenure track faculty members and over 300 faculty members in total. Roughly 20 percent of the NYU Stern faculty identifies as female. There are currently 418 faculty members employed.

Student Body

The most recent NYU Stern School of Business full-time MBA class featured 317 students from a pool of 3,652 applicants and 1,059 admitted students. The GMAT average for the class is 723 and the undergraduate GPA is 3.6. About 43 percent of the students in the class are female. The average age is 28, and the average work experience prior to enrollment is 5.2 years. Thirty-two percent of the class was international and another 32% identified as minorities.

Stern School of Business MBA and MS Degree Offerings

In addition to Stern’s large part-time program, the school hosts full-time, EMBA, Tech, and Fashion & Luxury MBAs. Stern offers MS programs for ‘Early Career Professionals’ that include MS in Accounting, MS in Data Analytics and Business Computing, MS in Quantitative Finance, and Online MS in Quantitative Management. ‘Experienced Professional’ MS programs include MS in Business Analytics, MS in Global Finance, MS in Risk Management.

Professional MBA

Rutgers University Professional MBA Program Structure

The Rutgers University Professional MBA (PMBA) is an accelerated part-time program that runs for 21 months. In total, students complete 42 credits throughout seven sessions that each runs for 10 weeks, and students take no more than two courses per session, with all classes running from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays. In addition to class time, the program also includes a mandatory international residency.

Curriculum

The Rutgers University Professional MBA curriculum follows a defined path. Participants complete the same sequence of courses as they progress through the seven sessions. Below is a sample breakdown of the coursework by session:

Session 1: Accounting for Managerial Decisions, Managing Projects and IT
Session 2: Leadership and Managing Human Capital, Business Analytics
Session 3: Financial Management, Marketing Management
Session 4: Financial Statement Analysis, Corporate Social Responsibility, Ethics & Law
Session 5: Elective, International Business Environment
Session 6: Operations Management: Productivity and Quality, Elective
Session 7: Elective, Strategic Management

Part-Time MBA Rankings

• U.S. News & World Report: 74

Class Profile

There are no less than 58 students in the current RSBC Professional MBA cohort, of which are around 40-years old and have more than 15 years of work experience.

Career Statistics

About 71 percent of students from the RSBC Professional MBA program are promoted within one year of graduation.

Tuition, Scholarships, and Financial Aid

Tuition for the Rutgers University Professional MBA program is a flat rate for both in and out-of-state students at $67,900.

This includes all costs for textbooks, administrative fees, parking, materials, and the international residency, though airfare and meals are excluded.

Admissions

The Rutgers University Professional MBA specifically requires prospective students to have completed at least three years of professional experience.

To be considered for admission to the Professional MBA program, applicants must complete an online application form, pay a non-refundable $70 application fee, and submit the following: all academic transcripts, GMAT or GRE scores or MCAT or LSAT scores if applicable, a résumé, a personal statement regarding an applicant’s goals, and two letters of recommendation. The admissions office requests that one of the letters be written by a current, or immediately previous direct supervisor. The committee offers interviews to select applicants by invitation only. Finally, upon request, the Associate Dean of Graduate Programs may provide a standardized test score waiver to applicants whose work experience is deemed exceptional.

GMAT waivers are available for all RSBC programs for qualified students.

Applications are admitted on a rolling basis.

Executive MBA

Wharton School Executive MBA Program Structure

The UPenn Wharton School Executive MBA program takes place over two years and convenes every other Friday and Saturday at one of the school’s two campuses – Philadelphia or San Francisco. In addition to the alternate Fridays and Saturdays on campus, EMBA students are expected to attend an additional five extended sessions as well as participate in a week-long Global Experience.

Classes are held over three terms per year. Students are expected to complete the course in exactly 24 months.

Curriculum

The Wharton School Executive MBA students earn their degree over the course of 24 months with three terms per year. The first year in the program is built around core classes, focusing on Leadership Essentials; Analytical Foundations; and Core Business Foundations. Each core philosophy contains an array of courses to help build a foundation that is further developed in the second year with electives.

Students have the option to select from an extensive array of electives and campus flexibility in case the courses are not provided at the specific location of which they are enrolled in. The number of electives may vary, but the minimum amount of options is usually 25.

In the program’s second year, EMBA students engage in a weeklong course abroad in a country that is experiencing relevant economic challenges.

Wharton Executive MBA Rankings

• U.S. News & World Report: 3
• Financial Times: 24

Class Profile

A total of 217 students are enrolled in the Wharton Executive MBA Class of 2022. The average age is 37, and the typical duration of work experience is 12 years. The median GMAT score is 700. Around 28 percent of students identify as female, and 12 percent identify as underrepresented minorities. About 48 percent of EMBA students hold advanced degrees and a median salary (including bonuses) of $215,000.

Career Statistics for the Wharton Executive MBA

Wharton EMBA graduates earn a typical median salary of $150,000 to start, Over 93 percent of graduates earn full-time offers, with about 92 percent of graduates accepting those opportunities. About 13.4 percent of jobs were offered overseas.

Tuition, Scholarships, and Financial Aid

Tuition for the Wharton School Executive MBA on the Philadelphia and San Francisco campus costs $210,900 in total. Tuition and fees include books, class materials, an iPad, the land package for the Global Business Week during the student’s second year, and room and board for students to study (on class days) at the Steinberg Conference Center or Inn at Penn in Philadelphia or the Le Meriden Hotel in San Francisco. Also included in first-year fees is an initial $2,500 deposit.

Most EMBA students receive financial support from their employers. Those pursuing an EMBA with less than eight years of work experience are eligible to apply as Fellows candidates, which requires full tuition coverage by their employer.

Wharton School Executive MBA students are eligible for Federal Direct and Direct GRAD PLUS loans. International students can avail themselves of Wharton’s partnership with Quorum Federal Credit Union.

Private alternative loans, scholarships for domestic and international students, and assistance for armed forces veterans are also available as financing options.

Admissions

EMBA applicants must complete Wharton’s online application. Additional materials for a complete application include two letters of recommendation, three essays (and an optional fourth essay), transcripts from previous higher learning institutions, a GMAT score, a letter of sponsorship from their employer, and an interview, which they can schedule before submitting their full application. The application fee for the EMBA program is $180.

2021-2022 Wharton Executive MBA Deadlines

Wharton Executive MBA FAQs

How has the university coped with the current pandemic?

Classes are primarily online to keep students and staff safe.

What graduate degrees are offered at The Wharton School?

Students may achieve an MBA, EMBA, and dual degrees including MBA/MA, JD/MBA, MBA/SEAS, and others.

What percentage of EMBA candidates received funding from an employer?

Recent statistics report that 27% of the recent class received employer funding (<50% financial support).

Full-Time MBA

Wharton School Full-Time MBA Program Structure

The University of Pennsylvania Wharton School full-time MBA program takes place over the course of 20 months, with students having multiple options for the summer between their first and second years: internships, “career treks” in the U.S. or abroad, the Wharton International Volunteer Program, or working with a nonprofit through the Summer Public Interest Fund.

Curriculum

The Wharton Full-Time MBA students must take six required core courses in August and the first half of their first year with a cohort of about 70 students and a “learning team” of five or six classmates. Flexible core courses can be delayed until the second year, which gives first-year students the opportunity to begin personalizing their course of study by choosing electives early on in their MBA process. Students may choose from 19 different majors.

Starting when they arrive on campus in August, cohorts will take the following fixed courses: Foundations of Teamwork and Leadership, Marketing Management, Microeconomic Foundations, Advanced Topics in Managerial Economics, Regression Analysis for Managers, and Speaking and Writing. The fixed core courses are worth a total of 9.5 credits. The required core curriculum also includes first-semester courses in speaking and writing. The flexible core portion of required courses allows students to choose from a number of options, including courses focused on Operations, Marketing, Accounting, Corporate Finance, Legal Studies and Business Ethics, Management, and Macroeconomics. Out of these overarching topics, students must choose two options for further study, which are worth an additional 5.5 credits. For example, a student interested in Operations Management could start fulfilling their flexible core by taking one course such as Business Analytics, Information Technology, Innovation, or Operation Strategy.

The new structure of this curriculum gives students the chance to begin taking electives in their first year, as long as they complete the core curriculum at some point in their second year. As a result, students can begin pursuing their interests through choosing from Wharton’s over 200 electives.

The Wharton Full-Time MBA Rankings

• U.S. News & World Report: 1
• Bloomberg: 7
• Forbes: 5
• Financial Times: 1
• The Economist: 2

Class Profile

The Wharton full-time MBA Class of 2024 features 50 percent female students, 35 percent international students, 36 percent U.S. students of color, and 8 percent LGBTQ+ students.  A total of 77 countries are represented. The majority of students studied humanities as undergraduates (38 percent), followed by business (34 percent), and STEM (28 percent).

On average, enrolled students have around five years of previous professional work experience, an undergraduate GPA of 3.6, and a median GMAT score of 733. The GRE verbal mean is 162 and the mean quant score is 162.

Career Statistics

The most recent Wharton MBA full-time MBA employment report notes that 98.5 percent of recent MBA graduates earned job offers within three months of graduation, with 93.5 percent accepting those offers.  The median salary of graduates was $150,000, with 60 percent earning a signing bonus of around $30,000.

Tuition, Scholarships, and Financial Aid for the Wharton Full-time MBA

Tuition and fees for the Wharton School full-time MBA, which includes a $2,000 pre-term fee, is $84,874 for 2022-23.  This cost increases once room and board, health insurance, books and supplies, and ‘miscellaneous’ expenses are factored in.  The total cost estimate for one year at Wharton is $118,568. Students in the full-time program are all considered for one of Wharton’s fellowships. These fellowships can contribute to the costs of both years of schooling, though some are only for second years.

Federal student loans are available, as are private alternative loans. Wharton offers a number of scholarships for specific populations.  Additionally, Wharton participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program for armed forces veterans.

Admissions

Out of 6319 applications, the Wharton School full-time MBA program enrolled 877 students. In addition to filling out its online application, applicants to the Wharton School full-time MBA program will also be required to submit two essays, any undergraduate or graduate school transcripts, two letters of recommendation, GMAT or GRE scores, and a resume. International students may have to provide their TOEFL scores while those pursuing dual degrees may need to provide supplemental information to one or both programs. Those targeting the Lauder MBA/MA program will be required to submit to a telephone interview to demonstrate their language skills through a twenty-minute “Oral Proficiency Interview.” Additionally, applicants that are invited to interview must do so. Applicants must also submit an application fee of $275.

2022-2023 Wharton Full-time MBA Deadlines

Round 1: September 7, 2022

Round 2: January 4, 2023

Round 3: March 29, 2023

The Wharton Full-Time MBA FAQ’s

How has the university coped with the pandemic?

Most instruction is online but some are in-person providing a hybrid experience.

What industries do Wharton MBA students come from?

The most recent class came from a variety of backgrounds however nearly a quarter came from consulting.

Are dual degrees an option?

Yes, dual and joint degree options are available including an MBA/MA and JD/MBA.

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The Wharton School – University of Pennsylvania

History

The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is located in Philadelphia. The school was founded in 1881 by Joseph Wharton. Wharton was the first dedicated school of business at the college level in the United States. It is universally regarded as the premier business school in the United States.

School Rankings

• U.S. News & World Report: 1
• Bloomberg: 6
• Forbes: 5
• Financial Times: 2
• The Economist: 6

Locations

Wharton’s full-time program’s main campus is in the University City area of Philadelphia, west and south of the Schuylkill River. Wharton’s MBA for Executives Program also maintains a campus in San Francisco.

The main campus is located less than 10 miles away from the Philadelphia International Airport.

Wharton also maintains educational partnerships in Beijing with the Penn Wharton China Center, along with exchange programs with INSEAD in France, Singapore, and Abu Dhabi.

Facilities

The majority of Wharton’s Penn campus is located between Walnut and Spruce Streets to the north and south, and 36th and 38th Streets to the east and west. Wharton’s primary building is Jon M. Huntsman Hall, which was completed in 2002 and offers students 320,000 square feet of dedicated space for their educational needs. Huntsman Hall’s resources include 48 classrooms, 57 study group rooms, four teaching labs, two study lounges, two social lounges, a forum especially designed for the school’s undergraduate program, a 300-seat auditorium and additional meeting rooms and event spaces.

With the opening of Huntsman Hall, some of the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania’s original or older buildings were converted to serve the school in different ways. Vance, Steinberg and Dietrich Halls now serve as office space for administrators as well as housing classrooms, additional conference facilities and professors’ offices.

Students enrolled in the Wharton/Lauder joint MBA/MA program focusing on international business will take several classes in Lauder-Fischer Hall, which also shares offices and common spaces.

EMBA students will most likely spend a fair amount of their time in the Steinberg Conference Center, which is where the Aresty Institute of Executive Education is located. The Center includes residential facilities in addition to class and conference rooms, and offers its guests access to a gym, dining room and lounge.

Faculty

Wharton has 240-plus faculty on staff, with 140 female members, and 116 born outside of the U.S. These full-time, part-time and adjunct professors are further divided into ten departments: Accounting, Business Economics and Public Policy, Finance, Health Care Management, Legal Studies and Business Ethics, Management, Marketing, Operations and Information Management, Real Estate, and Statistics. In addition to teaching students, these faculty members also support and contribute to the school’s 20 research centers.

Student Body

There are 856 full-time MBA students enrolled in the Wharton Class of 2021, 15 Carey JD/MBA students, 67 students in the Lauder MBA/MA in International Studies program, and 78 students in the Wharton Health Care Management program.

MBA Degree Offerings

Wharton offers a full-time MBA Program, and an Executive MBA program that is also available in San Francisco. It also offers Certificate programs and a number of opportunities to pursue dual degrees. Among the joint degrees is the MBA/MA Lauder Joint Degree in International Studies, designed to prepare students for careers in international management.

Executive MBA

Drexel University Executive MBA Program Structure

The Drexel University Executive MBA program at LeBow College of Business is offered on Drexel’s main campus in Philadelphia and boasts hybrid delivery combining a limited number of on-campus residencies with online learning modules. Students are engaged for 18 months over a 20 month period with no December meetings. The program concludes with a 7-10 day Global Capstone Experience.

Curriculum

The future-focused Executive MBA curriculum was designed with input from business leaders, students, and alumni. The degree begins with the LeBow Leadership Experience, a six-credit immersion that develops executives into more capable and confident leaders. It includes one day at the Drexel Boathouse where students learn to build high-performance teams. In addition, a rowing experience on the Schuylkill River is involved. Other residency topics include: Business Law and Negotiations, Aligning IT and Business Strategy, and Excellence in Corporate Governance and Brand Reputation. The Executive MBA follows a sequential progression and develops the skills of leadership, strategy, decision-making, and sound judgement.

Students in the Executive MBA program must complete a total of 49 credits to graduate and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above to remain in good academic standing.

Class Profile

Participants in the Drexel University Executive MBA program average 39 years of age and 16 years of work experience and are drawn from a variety of industries. Thirty-five percent already have graduate degrees, and 65 percent hold senior-level management degrees.

Careers

Executive MBA students receive individualized executive coaching from an independent professional based in Radnor, Pa. One-hour one-on-one sessions occur on Drexel’s campus three times throughout the 18 active months of the program. Students receive a customized professional development plan complete with goals, objectives, and a path to success. In addition, professionals and resources offered by LeBow’s Office of Graduate Career Services include workshops, career research materials, employer information sessions and an integrated online portal system called the Career Gateway.

Tuition, Scholarships, and Financial Aid

The cost of the Drexel University Executive MBA is $92,500. One-on-one executive coaching sessions, textbooks, fees, parking, hotel and transportation costs during the international residency, and meals during class days are included in these figures. All applicants are automatically considered for scholarships.

Admissions

Applicants to the Drexel University Executive MBA program must have completed at least seven years of full-time work, including at least two years at the managerial level. Academic and work experience is reviewed to determine the applicant’s managerial and leadership potential, academic aptitude, and interpersonal and communications skills, as well as maturity and motivation. The LeBow admissions committee also evaluates career development and commitment to contributing to the program.

Applicants are required to submit an online application form, current résumé, academic transcripts for all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended, essays, and two professional recommendations. The GMAT is not required.

An interview is required for Executive MBA admission, and applicants are encouraged to meet informally with the director of the program.

Application deadlines are as follows:

Final Scholarship Deadline – Aug. 19, 2019
Final Deadline – Sep. 9, 2019

Part-Time MBA

Drexel University Part-Time MBA Program Structure

The Drexel LeBow part-time MBA at LeBow College of Business is offered as a flexible self-paced degree track that takes place in as little as 18 months. The LeBow MBA is offered at the Philadelphia campus, the Malvern campus, or online. Both the Philadelphia and online programs begin each summer, fall and winter while the Malvern part-time MBA begins only in fall.

Curriculum

Course requirements are the same as the full-time MBA, with 49 credits required; 28 credits in required courses, three credits in an MBA residency elective, and 18 credits in elective courses.

Part-Time MBA Rankings

• U.S. News & World Report: 88 (Online MBA Rank)

Class Profile

Recent statistics note that Drexel LeBow part-time MBA students tend to be a bit more experienced than their full-time counterparts, with seven to ten years of work experience. Lebow College of Business boasts a diverse and international student body. The school offers access to student organizations including Drexel Women in Business, Ascend Pan-Asian Leaders and LeBow Bridge.

Careers

The Graduate Career Services Team is committed to providing students with the tools and knowledge necessary to successfully navigate today’s job market and business needs. This team offers individual counseling, employer information sessions, workshops, career research materials, and an integrated online portal system for job hunting.

Tuition, Scholarships, and Financial Aid

The part-time degree is offered at $1,151 per credit hour. Part-time students will pay several fees including the general fee of $140.

Federal student loans are available through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Students desiring finance through loans are encouraged to investigate federal loan options including the Stafford loan and the GradPLUS loan, as well as loans available from private lenders. The Grad Grant is offered to MBA students who earned their undergraduate degree from Drexel. At $100 per-credit hour, the Grad Grant covers the first four consecutive quarters of study. It cannot be combined with Dean’s Fellowships or Awards, assistantships, or other aid that is specific to the college.

Students desiring finance through loans are encouraged to investigate federal loan options including the Stafford loan and the GradPLUS loan, as well as loans available from private lenders.

Admissions

The admissions committee notes a preference for GMAT scores above 570, a combined GRE score of 310 of above, and TOEFL scores above 90 or IELTS scores above 6.5 for non-native English speakers. Applicants can submit either GMAT or GRE scores, although this requirement may be waived under certain circumstances.

Applicants are required to submit an online application form, current résumé, academic transcripts for all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended, GMAT or GRE scores, essays, and two professional recommendations. The application fee of $65 will be waived if the prospective student has attended an open house or information session.

In terms of essay requirements, applicants to the regular MBA programs are asked to “describe in detail your reasons for pursuing a degree from LeBow College, your short-term and long-term career plans, and how your background, experience interests and/or values, when combined with a Drexel graduate degree, will enable you to pursue those goals successfully” in 500 words.

Application deadlines are as follows:

Winter 2022: 12/01/2021

Spring Term 2022: 03/04/2022

Fall Term 2022: 09/01/2022

Full-Time MBA

Drexel University Full-Time MBA Program Structure

The Drexel University full-time MBA program meets at the Gerri C. LeBow Hall on the Philadelphia campus and primarily offers daytime classes, with some evening classes scheduled as well. Classes begin in September, and the first nine months of the program are dedicated to academic coursework. Next is a three-month summer session that consists of hands-on learning opportunities. These opportunities include  internships, consulting projects, and international residency options. The program is completed in 18 months. Students may accelerate their MBA journey and gain their degree in as little as 12 months.

The school operates on a 10-week quarter system. Drexel LeBow encourages collaborative learning by grouping students into cohorts of 25 to 35 students. One to two-week optional international learning experiences are also available for students. Destinations, for instance, include Turkey, Greece, Hungary, Austria, China, and Germany. These trips are not included in the program cost.

Curriculum

Students in all Drexel University full-time MBA programs must complete a total of 49 credits to graduate and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above to remain in good academic standing. A course in which a student earns a “C” or below must be repeated in order to count towards graduation requirements.

The flexible plan of study comprises of 28 credits of required courses; three credits in an Experiential Elective and 18 credits in elective courses. Students can choose from seven different areas of concentration – Business Analytics, Strategic Technology & Innovation Management , Finance, Marketing, Supply Chain Management & Logistics, or a customized specialization.

Students may choose to pursue a graduate minor for their degree, offering an opportunity to pursue an additional area of functional study. Areas of study within LeBow include Business Analytics Management, Economics/Economics Data Analysis, Finance, Marketing, Operations Research, and Sustainable Operations Management. Students can also choose a minor outside the LeBow curriculum, including Arts Administration, Healthcare Informatics, Higher Education, Project Management, and more.

Dual degrees are also an option for LeBow students, including: a JD/MBA; MD/MBA; MS in Television Management/MBA; and the MS in Biomedicine and Business.

Full-Time MBA Rankings

• U.S. News & World Report: 90 (Best Business Schools)

Drexel Full-Time MBA Class Profile

Recent data shows that matriculating students in the Drexel University full-time MBA program have completed on average five years of professional experience and average 28 years of age. Around 20 percent of students in the program are international. Around half of the graduating class was of minority or international status.

Career Statistics

The top 5 states of employment for recent LeBow graduates were Pennsylvania, New York, Delaware, New Jersey and California. 65.04% of students found employment by graduation; 87.98% of those who graduated without job placement found a job within six months. Graduates found employment in a variety of industries including accounting, financial services, marketing, and IT. The average annual salary for LeBow graduate students is $58,710.

Tuition, Scholarships, and Financial Aid

Students currently enrolled in the full-time 18-month program pay on a per-credit hour basis, with the cost set at $1,255 for continuing students, and $1,306 for new students. At 49 credits, tuition paid over the course of the MBA program totals $61,495 or $64,000, for existing and continuing students, respectively.

MBA students who earned their undergraduate degree from Drexel are eligible for The Grad Grant. At $100 per-credit hour, the Grad Grant covers the first four consecutive quarters of study. It cannot be combined with Dean’s Fellowships or Awards, assistantships, or other aid that is specific to the college.

Federal student loans are also available through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The university encourages students to investigate federal loan options, such as the Stafford Loan and the GradPLUS loan.

Admissions

The admissions committee notes a preference for GMAT scores above 570. They also prefer a combined GRE score of 310 of above and TOEFL scores above 90 or IELTS scores above 6.5 for non-native English speakers.

Applicants must submit an online application form, current résumé, academic transcripts, GMAT or GRE scores, essay, and two recommendations. The school will waive the $65 application fee if the prospective student has attended an open house or information session.

In terms of essay requirements, applicants to the regular MBA programs are asked to “describe in detail your reasons for pursuing a degree from LeBow College, your short-term and long-term career plans, and how your background, experience interests and/or values, when combined with a Drexel graduate degree, will enable you to pursue those goals successfully” in 500 words.

Application deadlines are as follows:

Final Deadline (Domestic Students) – 09/01/22

Executive MBA

Temple University Executive MBA Program Structure

The Temple University Executive MBA program at Fox School of Business begins in January with a four-day residency in City Center Philadelphia and lasts for 16 months. Classes are held for one three-day weekend each month at the Hub Commerce Square at 20th and Market Street. A weeklong international field trip in the spring term of the second year is also part of the EMBA program.

Curriculum

Beginning with a four day residency, Temple University Executive MBA students complete a series of 16 courses during the 16-month program. Courses that are taught during the weekend sessions include contemporary corporate strategy, enterprise financial management, leading and managing teams and individuals, risk management and strategic cost analysis for enterprise management.

Executive MBA Rankings

• The Economist: 55

Class Profile

Recent figures show that members of the Temple University Executive MBA Class averaged 39 years of age and 15 years of work experience upon matriculation. The average number of years of work experience for members of the most recent graduating class was fifteen at the time of application. Finally, 37 percent of the EMBA class identifies as female. Around 20 percent of the 2016 class received corporate scholarships. While class size fluctuates year to year, the program reported 43 students.

Career Statistics

According to surveys completed by recent Temple University Executive MBA graduates, members of the class received average increases in salary of $26,000 plus bonuses while enrolled in the program, and a 48 percent increase over pre-program salary. 86 percent of alumni surveyed reported that they made an impact on their companies as a result of their degree.

Tuition, Scholarships, and Financial Aid

The cost of tuition for the 16-month Executive MBA is $1,999 per credit hour. This includes the January residency, course materials, the international trip (excluding air fare), meals and hotel accommodations during class weekends. Any tuition and fee changes are updated in June of every year.

Temple University Executive MBA candidates are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships based on their application materials. Additionally, Temple undergrad alumni receive a 5 percent tuition scholarship. The Corporate Partner Scholarship Program allows students to save money on tuition if their company sends more than one employee to the program. If two students from the same company attend, each is given a four-percent tuition break. For each additional student from the same company, Fox covers another two-percent of the cost of tuition for each student. Full-time graduate students, including EMBA students, and those registered at least half-time are eligible for federal loans of up to $20,500.

Admissions

To be eligible for an EMBA, candidates must possess five years or more of management experience in a full-time position. In addition, applicants must submit a current résumé, two letters of recommendation, an essay, and college transcripts.

Applicants to Temple’s executive MBA program must pay a nonrefundable application fee of $100 and may waive the GMAT requirement by demonstrated prior academic, technical, or professional experience.

Application deadlines are as follows:

Fall Semester

December 15th – Early Admissions Deadline

March 1st – Priority Scholarship

June 30th – Final Application

Flex Track MBA

Villanova University Flex Track MBA Program Structure

Villanova University Flex Track MBA courses meet once per week Monday through Thursday, beginning at 6 p.m., at the Villanova campus. Courses taken during the fall and spring semesters are 15 weeks in length, while the summer session runs for nine weeks. In addition to flexibility regarding whether the program is begun in the fall, spring or summer, students can choose to enroll in courses offered on Saturdays and through Villanova’s distance learning online platform. It is recommended that students take two classes per semester if they wish to complete to program within three years, and most students finish the Flex Track MBA within five years. Students must complete the program within seven years.

Curriculum

The Villanova University Flex Track MBA curriculum consists of 48 credits. After completing an online primer focused on building or refreshing quantitative skills necessary for completing the MBA curriculum, students take part in the two-credit Leadership Challenge. Taking place over two weekends, this course explores the dynamics of team-building and leadership. Following these “MBA Fundamentals” is a series of four courses referred to as the VSB Pillars, which cover topics including globalization, innovation, ethics and technology. Six core courses, a capstone component, electives, a current events course and several multidisciplinary courses round out the curriculum. Students have the option of declaring a specialization by taking 7.5 credits in a specific area. Areas of specialization include health care administration, marketing, MIS, real estate, international business, strategic management and finance. While enrolled students may, with approval, devote up to nine credits taken at another AACSB accredited MBA program to their Flex Track degree, undergraduate coursework cannot be used to waive Villanova courses.

Part-Time MBA Rankings

• U.S. News & World Report: 35 (tie)

Class Profile

Villanova University Flex Track MBA students are 28-years old on average and have worked for roughly six years before starting the program. The average GPA reported by Flex Track students is 3.38, and most score 580 on the GMAT.

Career Statistics

Villanova School of Business grads reported a 93.8 percent employment rate, and an average starting salary of $62,879.

Tuition, Scholarships, and Financial Aid

Tuition for the Villanova University Flex Track MBA for 2019-20 is $1,065 per credit. Students are also responsible for paying a $50 general fee for each semester they enroll. The total tuition over 48 credits come to $51,120.

All accepted applicants to the Flex Track MBA program are considered for merit scholarships based on their application materials. Fellowships that provide full tuition remission up to 12 credits and a stipend are also available to Flex Track candidates who are looking to assist faculty members with their research. The deadline for fall fellowships is May 31. All applications for spring fellowships must be received by October 31.

All students are encouraged to investigate federal loans for graduate students, such as the unsubsidized Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loan.

Admissions

To apply to the Villanova University Flex Track MBA program, applicants must submit a completed online application form, essays, transcripts from all undergraduate or graduate institutions attended, two letters of recommendation, a professional résumé and a $65 application fee. VSB also requires applicants to submit GMAT scores, and the school does not currently accept GRE scores. Applicants who are non-native English speakers must submit TOEFL scores and an evaluation of their transcripts from ECE or WES. Flex Track applicants are not required to interview but may do so upon request.

Villanova’s Flex Track MBA program offers three application deadlines:

Spring Semester: November 30
Summer Semester: April 30
Fall Semester: July 15

Fast Track MBA

Villanova University Fast Track MBA Program Structure

The part-time Villanova University Fast Track MBA program option requires students to attend classes two nights per week. The fall and spring semesters are 15 weeks in length, while the summer session runs for nine weeks. The program is usually completed in two years but can be finished in 21 months.

Students can choose to enroll in classes that meet on Mondays and Wednesdays in Center City or those that meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays on the Villanova campus. This program has only one start date each fall, and all classes begin at 6 p.m. On average, students spend two years completing this program. The tuition includes a one-week Global Immersion.

Curriculum

The curriculum for both the Fast Track and Flex Track MBA programs at Villanova encompasses 48 credits. Highlights of the Fast Track curriculum include a mandatory, one-week international immersion and capstone consulting practicum. Each Villanova University Fast Track MBA class takes the same fundamental courses in sequence within a cohort of approximately 35 students. After completing an online primer focused on building or refreshing quantitative skills necessary for completing the MBA curriculum, students take part in the 1.5-credit Leadership Challenge. Taking place online and over one weekend, this course explores the dynamics of team-building and leadership. Following these “MBA Fundamentals” is a series of four 1.5-credit courses referred to as the VSB Pillars, which cover topics including globalization, innovation, ethics and technology. Six core courses worth 15 credits in total, four “pillars” for 6 credits, a capstone component, electives, a current events course and several multidisciplinary courses round out the MBA curriculum. Students who have taken graduate courses in business at accredited universities may seek to transfer up to nine credits as long as they receive prior approval. During the spring semester of their second year, students embark on the Global Practicum, a weeklong international excursion designed as a capstone to students’ MBA experience. Typically, students travel to one of three locations to visit various business organizations and put the global strategic management theory they have learned into practice.

Students have the option of declaring a specialization by taking 7.5 credits in a specific area. The 10 areas of specialization are analytics, finance, healthcare, international business, cybersecurity, marketing, management information systems, real estate, strategy management, and sustainability.

Class Profile

Villanova University Fast Track MBA students are 27-years old on average and have worked for an average of six years before starting the program. The average GPA reported by Fast Track students is 3.0-3.75, and most score between 560 and 710 on the GMAT.

Tuition, Scholarships, and Financial Aid

Tuition for the Villanova University Fast Track MBA for, 2020-21 is $1,210 per credit which includes the cost of the international trip. Over the course of 48 credits, the total tuition comes to $58,080. In addition, students are responsible for paying a $50 general fee for each semester of enrollment.

All accepted applicants to the Fast Track MBA program are considered for merit scholarships based on their application materials.

VSB reports that approximately 70 percent of Fast and Flex Track students receive some funding from their current employers. Thirty percent of students personally fund their MBA studies.

All students are encouraged to investigate federal loans for graduate students, such as the unsubsidized Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loan.

Admissions

To apply to the Villanova University Fast Track MBA program, applicants must submit a completed online application form, two essays, transcripts from all undergraduate or graduate institutions attended, two letters of recommendation, a professional résumé, and a $65 application fee. VSB also requires applicants to submit GMAT or GRE scores. Applicants who are non-native English speakers must submit TOEFL scores and an evaluation of their transcripts from ECE or WES. Admissions interviews are required for acceptance into the Fast Track program and are conducted by invitation only.

2021-2022 Villanova’s Fast Track MBA Program Deadlines

Round 1: November 30
Round 2: February 15
Round 3: April 30
Round 4: July 15

Villanova’s Fast Track MBA FAQs

How has the university coped with the pandemic?

Classes will be presented in a hybrid format this coming spring semester.

What graduate degrees may be achieved at the Villanova School of Business?

Other than the school’s MBA programs (which include the Fast Track, Flex, Online, Executive, and dual degree option of JD/MBA) the school offers specialized master’s programs including Master’s In Accounting with Data Analytics, Master of Science in Finance, Master of Science in Church Management, Master of Science in Analytics and Master of Taxation.

What career assistance does the university offer?

With more than 31,000 alumni and a comprehensive career center, The O’Donnell Center for Professional Development, Villanova does its best to prepare students for a competitive job market.

Full-Time / Part-Time / Online MBA

University of Delaware MBA Program Structure

The University of Delaware Lerner MBA program can be taken on a full-time or part-time basis and has three intakes. Students may elect to start classes during the fall semester beginning in August, the spring semester beginning in February, or in the summer, beginning in June. Students may also achieve their degree online in a little as 16 months or opt for a hybrid online/in-person format.
Part-time and full-time MBA students take classes together, which typically meet Monday through Thursday from 6 to 8:45 p.m.

Curriculum

Students in the University of Delaware MBA program are required to complete 44 credits, including nine mandatory core courses, two Professional Development Seminars, and electives, which vary in number according to the structure of the program the student chooses. Those pursuing only a general MBA must take 15 credits worth of electives, while those looking for a concentration or dual concentration will be offered a mix of given and self-selected electives. Students may choose a major (5 options available) or concentration (12 options available) should they choose to focus on a particular area of study throughout the program.

Part-Time MBA Rankings

• U.S. News & World Report: 97th

Delaware Lerner MBA Class Profile

Recent statistics note that a GMAT score of 620 is average. About 42 percent of students identify as female. The college also recently noted that the typical applicant has about six years of full-time work experience upon matriculation. An estimated 30 percent of the class is comprised of international students.

Career Statistics

Recent figures for Lerner MBA graduates include an average salary of $88,632, with 96 percent of students rating their overall experience in the program as ‘excellent’ or ‘good.’ The College has partnered with some of the nation’s top financial institutions, such as Bloomberg and JPMorgan Chase, and has a worldwide network of 34,000 alumni.

Tuition, Scholarships, and Financial Aid

The Delaware Lerner MBA for Full-time or part-time tuition is $850 per credit for in-state students, $950 per credit for out-of-state students, and $950 per credit for online students. For the 44 credits required to earn a degree, therefore, tuition costs $41,800 for out-of-state residents and online students, and $37,400 for Delaware residents. Online MBA costs $900 per credit and is $39,600 in total.

There is a health fee of $227 and a center fee of $119 for all students, while part-time students pay an additional registration fee of $30 and international students have a separate fee of $160. All fees are per semester.

In addition, both out-of-state and in-state full-time applicants are automatically considered for Graduate Assistantships, which provide opportunities for students to assist faculty members with research and other duties. In exchange, grad assistants earn half or all of their tuition costs, as well as stipends of $4,500 per semester. The school also offers Corporate Associates Program internships for outstanding full-time MBA students, and these interns earn 50 percent tuition and a $9,000 stipend by working 20 hours a week with one of the college’s corporate sponsors over the course of their MBA studies. Finally, MBA applicants may be considered for University Graduate Scholars Program scholarships, provided by the UD Office of Graduate and Professional Studies, which are awarded based on a range of factors that include challenging life circumstances, academic achievement, status as a first-generation graduate student, and financial need.

Admissions for the Delaware Lerner MBA 

University of Delaware MBA applicants must hold either a four-year bachelor’s degree (with a GPA, typically, of at least 2.8) or an equivalent three-year degree from an international program. If the latter, you’ll need to contact the admissions office to confirm that your undergrad degree qualifies you for the program. GMAT scores are required except for those applicants who hold higher degrees, including MDs, JDs, and Ph. Ds. These applicants and candidates with four or more years of professional experience may obtain a GMAT waiver by filling out a GMAT waiver form. GRE, LSAT, and MCAT scores may also be considered in place of the GMAT. International applicants must submit their TOEFL or IELTS scores submit proof that they obtained an undergraduate degree in the U.S. or another country in which English is the primary language. Lerner maintains no minimum cutoff for either the TOEFL or IELTS but notes that international applicants typically score at least a 100 on the Internet-based TOEFL or a 7.5 on the IELTS exam.

Applicants to the University of Delaware MBA programs must submit unofficial transcripts from any previous institutions of higher education attended, a résumé, standardized testing scores if applicable, two essays, and an application fee of $75. Applicants can request to have this fee waived if they have proof that they scored above a 600 on the GMAT or 310-plus on the GRE. If applicants receive proof of their 600+ score after sending their application they will receive a $75 credit toward the first semester’s tuition. Applicants must also submit two letters of recommendation, the forms for which are emailed directly from Lerner’s online application to the recommenders. Complete application information can be found on the school’s website.

Delaware Lerner MBA Deadlines

Applications are accepted at any time until a week before classes begin. You may begin in the fall, summer or spring semester. Applicants are considered for admission on a rolling basis.

Full-time program applicants interested in merit-based funding consideration should apply early as those awards are distributed on a rolling basis typically at or close to the time of admission.

Fall Semester

Domestic applicants: July 1
International applicants: June 1

Summer Session

Domestic applicants: May 1
International applicants: Generally not admitted for this term

Spring Semester

Domestic applicants: January 1
International applicants: November 15

Delaware Lerner MBA FAQs

How has the university coped with the pandemic?

Classes are being offered in a hybrid format with more face-to-face classes returning in the spring semester of 2021.

What graduate programs are offered at Lerner?

Other than its MBA programs Lerner offers MS programs in accounting, accounting practice, business analytics, and information management, economics and applied econometrics, finance, hospitality business management, and international business. Students may also achieve an MA in economics and entrepreneurship for educators.

What are some employers of recent MBA grads?

This list includes BlackRock, Northrop Grumman, and Capital One.

Full-Time MBA

Part-Time/Online MBA

Rowan University Part-Time and Online MBA Program Structures

The Rowan University part-time MBA program at Rohrer College of Business lasts for six semesters, or potentially less than 24 months in total. Students take two courses each during the fall, spring, and summer terms and three courses during one of their two fall terms. The non-accelerated part-time MBA model can be completed in 27 months, 32 months or six years. In both the 27 and 32-month options, students complete two courses per semester, whereas those pursuing the six-year program take one course per semester.

Additionally, Rowan’s online MBA is also offered in part-time, accelerated format that can be completed in less than 24 months. The degree requires 36 graduate semester hours in order to fully complete. Courses are scheduled in eight-week modules that run from Tuesday mornings to Monday nights.

All MBA classes meet one evening per week or on Saturday mornings. Evening classes meet Monday-to-Thursday from 6:30-9 p.m. Those pursuing courses on Saturdays usually have class from 9-11:30 a.m. or 9:30-12 p.m.

Curriculum

All Rowan University part-time MBA students must fulfill Foundation course requirements which may be completed either before applying or upon entry into the program.

Rowan requires all MBA students to fulfill 36 semester hours (credits), with 27 hours devoted to required courses and nine hours to business electives. Required courses cover subjects such as management, marketing, accounting, decision-making and organizational strategy.

Students may also pursue a specialization by enrolling in three courses in one of the following three areas: Strategic Planning for Operating Managers, Project Management, or Introduction to Supply Chain Management.

Class Profile

Recent statistics note that 74 students are enrolled in the part-time program. Over 56 percent of the part-time students are male, and about 43 percent are female. Nearly 27 of the class features students of minority status.

The average GMAT score for part-time Rohrer MBAs is 500, with a 3.51 GPA. The average age of enrolled students is 28.

Tuition, Scholarships, and Financial Aid

For the current academic year, students enrolled in Rowan’s online MBA program pay $935.65 per semester hour. With a total of 36 semester hours, this comes to $33,683.

Rowan University does not offer financial aid specifically to MBA students but they can seek financial aid with other undergraduate and graduate students by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to become eligible. Non-U.S. citizens may look into securing private loans.

Admissions

In order to apply to any of Rowan University’s MBA programs, applicants must have completed a baccalaureate degree or equivalent (with a minimum GPA of 2.5).

To apply to the MBA Program, candidates are required to submit an online application and their GMAT (minimum score: 450) or GRE scores, undergraduate transcripts, current résumé, an essay on their career plans, two letters of recommendation, and a $65 application fee. Rowan will consider GRE results from exams taken within the past five years. The GRE/GMAT requirement may be waived if a student meets certain criteria.

International applicants can find more details on the process on the Rowan University website.