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Zhiguo He, an associate professor of finance at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, has been named a 2014 Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellow.

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Lucas Graduate School of Business – San Jose State University

History

San José State University was founded in 1857 as Minns’ Evening Normal School, and is the oldest public school of higher education in the state. The College of Business was established in 1928, and in 1949 the Master’s Degree in Business Education was introduced.

The school was accredited by the AACSB International in 1967. The Donald and Sally Lucas Graduate School of Business was officially named in 2006, thanks to a generous gift from San Jose State University alumni, Donald and Sally Lucas.

Location(s)

Located in the San Francisco Bay Area, centered in the heart of San José and Silicon Valley, San Jose State University provides a wealth of employment opportunities in the thriving technology and business regions surrounding the campus.

The Lucas Business Complex, located just off the South Bay Freeway in Santa Clara, also offers courses for students enrolled in the accelerated MBA program. Both campus locations serve as a dynamic hub for transportation, commerce and industry.

The main campus is just five miles away from the Mineta San José International Airport.

Facilities

The Business Tower is home to the College of Business administration and faculty offices. The 9-floor Business Tower is a high-rise building on the north-eastern border of campus.

Business classrooms are located in the adjacent Boccardo Business Classroom building, a 3-story, L-shaped structure with a below-ground courtyard.

A 13,488 square foot state of the art facility is located off-site at 180 Rose Orchard Way, San Jose to house all off campus graduate courses.

Students in the MBA for Professionals and MS Taxation programs meet at Lucas Business Complex located at 2933 Bunker Hill Lane, Suite 120 in Santa Clara. This facility is located close to the nearby Levi’s Stadium, home of the San Francisco 49ers.

Faculty

The College of Business employs over 150 faculty members. Around 90 are full-time, either tenured, probationary, or temporary, and around 60 are considered part-time. Guest lecturers from a wide range of backgrounds— top executives of multinational Silicon Valley firms, founders of successful startups, lifelong entrepreneurs, angel and venture capital investors, and other professionals from every area of corporate life—are frequently invited to participate in the MBA programs.

Lucas Graduate School of Business faculty members have outstanding academic credentials obtained from top-tier national and international universities and in addition possess priceless business skills gained from experience in global business activities, research, and professional travel.

Student Body

Over 5,000 students are enrolled in the Lucas Graduate School of Business and account for around 18 percent of the total SJSU student body. In total, San Jose State enrolls nearly 33,000 students.

MBA Degree Offerings

San Jose State University offers full-time, part-time and accelerated MBA programs (known, collectively, as the Early Career MBA) as well as an MBA For Professionals program.

Part-Time MBA

UC Davis Part-Time MBA Program Structure

The accredited, UC Davis part-time MBA is a transformational experience specifically designed for working professionals to accelerate their careers, expand their networks and make an impact. The UC Davis part-time MBA program features the same curriculum and confers the same degree as the UC Davis full-time MBA Program. It can be completed between 24 and 48 months.

With two convenient campus locations and class schedules to choose from, students experience hands-on learning in a close-knit, collaborative environment that strengthens their professional and personal networks. The San Francisco Bay Area MBA program campus is located at the Bishop Ranch Business Park in San Ramon. The Sacramento part-time MBA program campus is located at the Education Building at the UC Davis Sacramento campus. Classes are offered on a weekend format, with most classes meeting 2 to 9 p.m. on alternating Fridays or 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on alternating Saturdays, with breaks and meals.

Curriculum

The UC Davis part-time MBA degree requires 72 units of coursework, comprised of 27 units of core courses and 45 units of electives. The required core curriculum is designed to provide a foundation in the functional areas of business-accounting, economics, finance, marketing, organizational behavior, statistics and strategy. These management disciplines are examined through the use of case studies, lectures and the analysis of a few select companies on which to base illustrations and spark discussions. As early as the first year of study, students are able to integrate elective courses into their personal curriculum.

Students have the option to pursue a general management study or to choose a functional concentration guided by a suggested series of elective courses. Most students choose functional concentrations such as: Business Analytics and Technologies, Entrepreneurship/Innovation, Finance/Accounting, General Management, Marketing, Organizational Behavior, Strategy, or Technology Management.

The curriculum is anchored by IMPACT, a two-part capstone course in Integrated Management Practicum and Articulation and Critical Thinking. Students demonstrate these collective business skills and knowledge by working on 10-week consulting team projects for partner companies ranging from Fortune 500 firms to ultra-fast-paced Silicon Valley startups.

Summer courses are available to students who wish to complete the program in on a Fast-Track in two years. Most students complete the degree in three years.

Part-Time MBA Rankings

• U.S. News & World Report: 28 (tie)

Class Profile

The most recent UC Davis part-time MBA class is 47 percent female and 53 percent male. The average GMAT score is 586 and the median undergraduate GPA is 3.2. On average, students have 8 years of professional experience when they begin the program. The average age of students enrolled in the MBA programs is 32.

Tuition, Scholarships, and Financial Aid

Fees for Bay Area MBA students entering are $1,680 per unit. Fees include course fees, books, meals, parking and access to all UC libraries. Students are required to complete 72 units for the degree, the cost of which is currently $120,960.

Fees for Sacramento MBA students are $1,385 per unit and include course fees and other materials. Students are required to complete 72 units for the degree, the cost of which is currently $99,720.

A limited number of donor scholarships are available each year. Students apply in the fall and the Scholarship Committee announces the recipients in the winter.

Each year, the Graduate School of Management Alumni Association awards scholarships to three students, one from each MBA program. Students are nominated in the fall and the Alumni Scholarship Committee selects the recipient.

Direct loans are made by the U.S. government and are administered by the U.S. Department of Education. Private Sector Educational Loan Programs provide both fixed-amount loan programs and revolving lines of credit.

Admissions

Applicants to the MBA programs must have completed a Baccalaureate degree or recognized qualifications equivalent to a degree.

To apply to the UC Davis part-time MBA program, applicants must submit a completed application form, official copies of transcripts from each institution attended, current résumé, and two professional letters of recommendation. The school also requires applicants to submit one essay and one personal introduction. Official GMAT score or GRE scores must also be sent in by applicants, along with a $125 application fee. Interviews are invitation-only and held on campus. There is no minimum GMAT/GRE score requirement, and a GMAT waiver may be available for students.

Full-Time MBA

UC Davis Full-Time MBA Program Structure

The traditional, UC Davis full-time MBA offers classes at the UC Davis main campus in Davis. Students can earn an MBA in general management, or can choose from concentration areas such as Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Strategy, or Business Analytics. A cohort structure helps to optimize learning. The curriculum is anchored by IMPACT, a two-part capstone course in Integrated Management Practicum and Articulation and Critical Thinking. The program begins in the fall and spans 21 months.

Curriculum

The UC Davis full-time MBA degree requires 72 units of coursework, comprised of 27 units of core courses and 45 units of electives. The required core curriculum is designed to provide a foundation in the functional areas of business-accounting, economics, finance, marketing, organizational behavior, statistics, and strategy. These management disciplines are examined through the use of case studies, lectures, and the analysis of a few select companies on which to base illustrations and spark discussions. As early as the first year of study, students are able to integrate elective courses into their personal curriculum.

Students have the option to pursue a general management study or to choose a functional concentration guided by a suggested series of elective courses. Most students choose functional concentrations such as: Business Analytics and Technologies, Entrepreneurship/Innovation, Finance/Accounting, General Management, Marketing, Organizational Behavior, Strategy, or Technology Management.

During the summer between the first and second year of the program, students are encouraged to participate in an internship. Summer internships are an exciting opportunity to apply your newly acquired MBA skills in a rich learning experience that strengthens the professional profile and rounds out the academic experience.

MBA students are provided with international study opportunities, such as the International Study Practicum—an international study course which opens a window to global business. After a quarter-long study of a region, students take their lessons learned on a two-week tour, arranging site visits and executive meetings. Students can also choose to participate in the International
Exchange program for a quarter at one of more than a dozen partner schools, such as Fundacao Getulio Vargas in Brazil, HEC School of Management in France and Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.

Elective courses at the Graduate School of Management place an emphasis on real-world application of management principles through the use of executive guest speakers who present “live” case study analyses and actual “client” businesses for student projects. Many courses require team projects and emphasize managing by innovation and entrepreneurialism. These team projects develop independent research abilities and hone presentation skills.

New Industry Immersion opportunities are offered that capitalize on UC Davis’ strengths in Food and Agriculture, Sustainable Energy, Biotechnology, Business Analytics, and Technology Finance.

Full-Time MBA Rankings

• U.S. News & World Report: 48
• Bloomberg: 42
• Forbes: 56
• The Economist: 61

Class Profile 

The most recent UC Davis full-time MBA class at the UC Davis Graduate School of Management featured 48 total students, 34 percent of which identified as male and 46 percent female. Students entered the program with six years of professional experience, a median GMAT score of 641, and were on average 30-years old. The average undergraduate GPA of entering students was 3.3.

Career

Eighty-four percent of the most recent UC Davis Full-time MBA class found employment within 6 months of graduating. That class’ average starting salary was $122,000.

Tuition, Scholarships, and Financial Aid

The total annual cost of tuition for UC Davis full-time MBA students is $41,750 for California residents and $53,995 for out-of-state students. Included with extra living expenses, supplies, and health insurance (which can be waived with prior proper insurance), the total estimated cost for California residents per year is $67,509 and out-of-state residents is $79,754.

Eight out of ten incoming MBA students receive a scholarship or fellowship. Assistantships are available to second-year students in several fields, offering reduced tuition and a monthly stipend.
Dean’s Scholarships are awarded by the Admissions Committee and provide $30,000 per year for both years of study.

Faculty Scholarships recognize candidates who have demonstrated the potential to make an outstanding contribution to the UC-Davis experience. UC Davis also offers merit scholarships to candidates who have stood out during the admissions process. They provide awards that range from $3,000 to $42,000.

Federal Direct Loans and University of California Grants are available to U.S. citizens and permanent residents.

Admissions

Applicants to the MBA programs must have completed a Baccalaureate degree or recognized qualifications equivalent to a degree.

To apply to the UC Davis full-time MBA program, applicants must submit a completed application form, official copies of transcripts from each institution attended, current résumé and two professional letters of recommendation. The school also requires applicants to submit one essay and one personal introduction. Official GMAT score or GRE scores must also be sent in by applicants, along with a $125 application fee.

Application deadlines are as follows:

Round One – Oct. 28, 2020
Round Two – Jan. 20, 2021
Round Three (International Applicant Deadline) – April 14, 2021
Round Four – June 2, 2021
Round Five – July 14, 2021

UC Davis Graduate School of Management

History

University of California, Davis is a public institution that was founded in 1908. UC Davis, one of 10 schools in the University of California system, was originally established as a farm school for UC Berkeley.

A graduate program in business at UC Davis was first proposed in 1965. Although the Board of Regents approved the program in 1966, it was not until 1978 that the Graduate School of Administration received final approval from the UC Davis campus. Established in 1981, the Graduate School of Administration became the Graduate School of Management in 1987 and began offering an MBA degree.

In the fall of 2007, UC Davis alumnus Maurice J. Gallagher Jr. and his wife, Marcia, donated $10 million to the School to help provide for a new Graduate School of Management building, which opened in 2009.

School Rankings

• U.S. News & World Report: 47 (tie)
• Bloomberg: 42
• Forbes: 56
• The Economist: 61

Location(s)

Maurice J. Gallagher, Jr. Hall is home to the School’s Full-Time MBA and Master of Professional Accountancy programs. The UC Davis campus is 15 miles west of the state’s capital and nearest airport in Sacramento, and 75 miles east of San Francisco and the Bay Area. The wineries of Sonoma and the Napa Valley are about an hour’s drive to the northwest; Lake Tahoe and the ski slopes of the Sierra Nevada are two hours to the east, and the seacoast towns of Mendocino and Santa Cruz are about 150 miles to the north or south, respectively.

Part-time MBA courses are held at UC Davis’ San Francisco Bay Area and Sacramento campuses.

San Francisco Bay Area campus is conveniently located at the Bishop Ranch Business Park in San Ramon, 35 miles east of San Francisco, one of the largest business parks in the nation.

The Sacramento MBA program moved to the Education Building at the UC Davis Sacramento campus in March 2010. Located just off the Capital City Freeway, the campus is convenient for many working professionals who wish to pursue a degree part-time, as it provides a wealth of employment opportunities in the thriving business region surrounding the campus.

The School also launched a year-long Master of Science in Business Analytics program in 2017 located in downtown San Francisco, the global hub of business analytics innovation.

Facilities

Featuring a striking glass-and-tile façade, state-of-the-art technology, Maurice J. Gallagher, Jr. Hall is the 40,000-square-foot, LEED certified Platinum home, the first business school building in California to earn the top green building designation. High-tech facilities are designed for interactive learning experiences and integrated student and career services center for students to develop skills needed to advance their careers.

Faculty

The Graduate School of Management employs over 75 faculty members, with nearly 40 percent female professors. Ranked eighth in the world for overall quality by The Economist, UC Davis Graduate School of Management faculty members are internationally recognized researchers who are pioneers and trailblazers in their fields. They also are deeply involved in the business world through consulting assignments and innovative research, staying on the cutting-edge of management practices of leading U.S. and multinational corporations, nonprofits and public agencies.

Student Body

Over 900 students are enrolled in the UC Davis Graduate School of Management’s MBA, Master of Professional Accountancy, Master of Science in Business Analytics, Executive Education, and Technology Management and Accounting minor programs.

MBA Degree Offerings

The UC Davis School of Management offers a full-time, traditional MBA, at the UC Davis campus, and part-time MBA programs on Fridays and Saturdays in Sacramento and the San Francisco Bay Area.

Executive MBA

San Francisco State Executive MBA Program Structure

The San Francisco State Executive MBA Program is designed to provide working professionals with an opportunity to advance their career in a stimulating and supportive environment. EMBA classes are taught in cohorts designed to strengthen interpersonal relationships and sharpen business acumen The EMBA cohort meets on alternating weekends. The program begins in the fall and spans 24 months, culminating in a research project.

Curriculum

The San Francisco State Executive MBA Program consists of 16 courses, comprised foundation courses, functional courses, and three specialized course electives selected by faculty for each cohort.

Foundation courses include: Financial and Managerial Accounting; Economics for Managers; Managing Organizational Change; and Strategic Marketing Management.

The foundation courses of accounting, economics, and statistics are efficiently integrated with the functional areas of finance, marketing, organizational behavior and design, and computer information systems to accelerate the student’s progress through the program. Functional courses are comprised of the following: The Political, Social, and Legal Environment of Business; Statistics and Operations Management; Advanced Computer Applications and Information Systems for Management; Corporate Financial Management; and Culminating Experience in Strategic Management.

Case studies of actual business situations and guest speakers with specialized expertise are an important part of the curriculum. Specialized courses are selected by the faculty to meet the specific objectives of mid-career professionals. These courses are considered electives and cover topics such as leadership, international business negotiations and sustainable business.

The Executive MBA program concludes with a research project which evaluates strategy formulation, implementation, techniques and decision-making in the context of the economic, social, political, and competitive global environment.

Class Profile

The average GMAT scores and GPA earned by students are 560 and 3.3 respectively. On average, students have 12 years of professional experience when they begin the program. The average age of students enrolled in the MBA programs is 35.

Tuition, Scholarships, and Financial Aid

The cost of tuition for the San Francisco State Executive MBA program is $3,546 + $270 per unit for part-time California residents and $5,552 + $270 per unit for full-time residents. For out of state and international students, part-time tuition is $3,546 + $666 per unit while full-time tuition is $5,552 + $666 per unit.

Financial aid in the form of federal student loans is available to qualified admitted EMBA students.

Types of Federal Student Loans available include the Federal Direct Unsubsidized student loan and the Federal Graduate PLUS loan.

EMBA students who do not wish to complete the FAFSA for federal student loan consideration may want to consider an alternative loan, such as P.L.A.T.O.

Admissions

Applicants to the San Francisco State Executive MBA programs must have completed a Baccalaureate degree or recognized qualifications equivalent to a degree. Incoming students must have previously maintained a GPA of 3.0 and three years of professional work experience.

To apply to San Francisco State’s full-time MBA program, applicants must submit a completed application form, official copies of transcripts from each institution attended, current résumé and two letters of recommendation. The school also requires applicants to submit a statement of purpose. Official GMAT score OR GRE scores must also be sent in by applicants, along with a $55 application fee. International applicants from non-native English speaking countries must provide proof of English fluency with TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, or IBT test scores.

Flex MBA

San Francisco State Flex MBA Program Structure

The accredited, part-time, San Francisco State Flex MBA is specifically designed to support working professionals by providing the opportunity to earn a graduate business degree on a part-time basis while accelerating their careers. The San Francisco State Flex MBA program features the same curriculum and faculty and confers the same degree received by graduates of the full-time MBA program. With a convenient class schedule students experience hands-on learning in a close-knit, collaborative environment that strengthens their professional and personal networks. Students complete the program in as little as 12 months or as many as 36 months.

Curriculum at the San Francisco State Flex MBA

Much like in the full-time MBA program, San Francisco State Flex MBA candidates must fulfill a Professional Development Workshop series, eight foundation courses and 8 advanced requirement courses. Students may be eligible to waive all or some of the Basic Foundation Courses depending on their undergraduate background. Advanced Requirements consists of 30 units of required courses and elective courses. Only six courses are required to be completed in the first year.

In the first semester of the program, students must complete a series of four workshops and learn how to strategically manage their career and practice effective presentation and communications skills. The required, core courses may include: Data Analysis for Managers, Financial Management, Financial Accounting, Operations Analysis, Marketing Management, Economics for Managers, Management Principles & Organizational Behavior, and Information Systems for Management.

After completing the core requirements, students can select electives from 10 possible areas of specialization: Decision Sciences/Operations Research, Accounting, Finance, Hospitality and Tourism Management, Information Systems, Management, Marketing, and International Business.

The MBA culminates in a case study in Strategic Management, which evaluates strategy formulation, implementation, techniques and decision-making in the context of the economic, social, political and competitive global environment.

Part-Time MBA Rankings

• U.S. News & World Report: 163 (tie)

Tuition, Scholarships, and Financial Aid for the San Francisco State Flex MBA

The cost of tuition for the San Francisco State Flex MBA program is $3,416 + $270 per unit for part-time California residents and $5,422 + $270 per unit for full-time residents. For out of state and international students, part-time tuition is $3,416 + $666 per unit while full-time tuition is $5,422 + $666 per unit.

The State University Grant is a grant for students who are California residents, who pay state resident fees, and who have exceptional financial need. This grant is awarded to undergraduates and graduates in amounts based on the number of resident fees they are required to pay.

University Administered Scholarships are awarded to students based on academic achievement and financial need.

The Alumni Scholarship Association grants scholarships of $1,500 each to students who have SF State Graduate status. Applicants are required to have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.25, and must be enrolled full time. Scholarships are merit and need-based.

The Federal Work-Study Program provides employment opportunities to both graduate and undergraduate students with financial need. Work-Study positions are available both on-campus and off-campus with certified non-profit agencies. Students may work a maximum of twenty hours per week.

The Federal Perkins Loan is a federal program providing long-term, low-interest loans to students who are enrolled full time. Awards at SF State depend upon the availability of funds and generally range from $300 to $2,000 per academic year.

The William D. Ford Federal Direct Student Loan Program (FDSL) has two components—the subsidized loan and the unsubsidized loan. The Subsidized Loan is available to students who have financial aid eligibility. The Unsubsidized Loan is available to students who have limited or no financial aid eligibility or who need to borrow an additional amount of loan.

Admissions

Applicants to the MBA programs must have completed a Baccalaureate degree or recognized qualifications equivalent to a degree. Incoming students must have previously maintained a GPA of 3.0 and three years of professional work experience.

To apply to the San Francisco State Flex MBA, applicants must submit a completed application form, official copies of transcripts from each institution attended, current résumé and two letters of recommendation. The school also requires applicants to submit a statement of purpose. Official GMAT score OR GRE scores must also be sent in by applicants, along with a $55 application fee. International applicants from non-native English speaking countries must provide proof of English fluency with TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, or IBT test scores.

Deadlines

Fall: May 1st

Spring: October 15th

San Francisco State Flex MBA FAQs

How has the university coped with the current pandemic?

Instruction will be primarily in-person in 2021 according to most recent campus updates.

What graduate programs are offered at the Lam Family College of Business?

Other than the college’s MBA programs there are MSBA, MSA, EMBA, and MS in Quantitative Economics programs for prospective students.

What career services are available for graduate students at SFSU?

The Career Services & Professional Development Center at SFSU is available both virtually and in-person for MBA program graduates looking for career assistance and guidance.

Fast Track MBA

San Francisco State Fast Track MBA Program Structure

The San Francisco State Fast Track MBA program accommodates the needs of full-time students by offering afternoon and evening classes. Therefore, students in the program can complete their MBA in as little as 12 months.

Curriculum

To earn a San Francisco State Fast-Track MBA, a candidate must fulfill a few requirements. They also must complete a Professional Development Workshop series, eight Foundation Courses, and ten Advanced Requirement courses. Depending on their undergraduate background, students may be eligible to waive all or some of the Basic Foundation Courses. Advanced Requirements consist of 30 units of required courses & elective courses.

In the first semester of the program, students must complete a series of four workshops. During these workshops, they’ll learn how to strategically manage their career and practice effective presentation & communications skills. The required courses, for instance, may include: Data Analysis for Managers, Financial Management, Financial Accounting, Operations Analysis, Marketing Management, Economics for Managers, Management Principles & Organizational Behavior, and Information Systems for Management.

After completing the core requirements, students select electives from 10 possible areas of specialization: Decision Sciences/Operations Research, Finance, Hospitality and Tourism Management, Information Systems, Management, Marketing, International Business, and Accounting.

Additionally, The San Francisco State Fast Track MBA culminates in a case study in Strategic Management. The case study evaluates strategy formulation, implementation, techniques and decision-making in the context of the economic, social, political, and competitive global environment.

San Francisco State Class Profile – Fast Track MBA

The typical San Francisco State Fast Track MBA class is 44 percent female and 56 percent male. About 53 percent of matriculated students are U.S. Citizens, while 47 percent identify as international. The average GMAT scores and GPA earned by students are 585 and 3.33 respectively. On average, students have three years of professional experience when they begin the program. Furthermore, students who enroll in the program are an average of 27 years old.

Tuition, Scholarships, and Financial Aid

The cost of tuition for the San Francisco State Fast Track MBA program is $3,416 + $270 per unit for part time California residents and $5,422 + $270 per unit for full time residents. For out of state and international students, part-time tuition is $3,416 + $666 per unit and full-time tuition is $5,422 + $666 per unit.

The State University Grant is a grant for students who are California residents, who pay state resident fees, and who have exceptional financial need. This grant is awarded to undergraduates and graduates in amounts based on the amount of resident fees they are required to pay.

Additionally, University Administered Scholarships are awarded to students based on academic achievement and financial need.

Finally, the Alumni Scholarship Association grants scholarships of $1,500 each to students who have SF State Graduate status in the fall of 2013. Applicants are required to have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.25, and must be enrolled full time. Scholarships are merit and need-based.

The Federal Work-Study Program provides employment opportunities to both graduate and undergraduate students with financial need. Work-Study positions are available both on-campus and off-campus with certified non-profit agencies. Students may work a maximum of twenty hours per week.

The Federal Perkins Loan is a federal program providing long-term, low interest loans to students who are enrolled full time. Awards at SF State depend upon the availability of funds and generally range from $300 to $2,000 per academic year.

The William D. Ford Federal Direct Student Loan Program (FDSL) has two components—the subsidized loan and the unsubsidized loan. The Subsidized Loan is available to students who have financial aid eligibility. The Unsubsidized Loan is available to students who have limited or no financial aid eligibility or who need to borrow an additional amount of loan.

San Francisco State Fast Track MBA Admissions

Applicants to the San Francisco State Fast Track MBA programs must have completed a Baccalaureate degree or recognized qualifications equivalent to a degree. Incoming students must have previously maintained a GPA of 3.0 and three years of professional work experience.

To apply to the San Francisco State Fast Track MBA program, applicants must submit a completed application form, official copies of transcripts from each institution attended, current résumé and two letters of recommendation. The school also requires applicants to submit a statement of purpose. Official GMAT score OR GRE scores must also be sent in by applicants, along with a $55 application fee. International applicants from non-native English speaking countries must provide proof of English fluency with TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, or IBT test scores.

San Francisco State Fast Track MBA Application Deadlines:

Fall: May 1st

Spring: October 15th

Executive MBA

Berkeley Haas Executive MBA Program Structure

The Berkeley Haas MBA for Executives is a 19-month program. Students earn the EMBA degree in a program designed for working professionals at the executive level. Classes typically meet every three weeks, Thursday through Saturday. In addition to regular courses and week-long electives on the Berkeley-Haas campus, the executive MBA program features a select set of off-site learning modules. The International Seminar in Shanghai or Sao Paulo offers a real-world opportunity to apply and deepen the global business concepts learned in coursework.

Curriculum

The Berkeley Haas Executive MBA curriculum is anchored by 10 required core courses that build upon one another and provide the analytical tools and essential knowledge to lead effectively. Core Courses include: Managerial Economics, Financial Accounting, Data Analysis for Management, Finance, Creating Effective Organizations, Marketing Organization and Management, Operations Management, Competitive and Corporate Strategy, Macroeconomics in the Global Economy, and Building Trust-Based Relationships.

Building on the core foundation, elective offerings drawn from the most popular courses in other MBA programs—as well as courses that cater specifically to the needs and skillsets of executive-level students—allow students to engage deeply in topics and disciplines of their choosing—providing intensive learning and tailored expertise.

During the course of the Executive MBA, students participate in learning modules tailored to take advantage of local knowledge, giving students a diverse set of experiences and deeper knowledge into various business ecosystems, such as Silicon Valley’s technology industry and Washington D.C.’s international business and public policy environment.

The International Seminar allows students to travel with their EMBA classmates for a week of experiential learning through lectures, discussions with local business and government leaders, and site visits. The trip examines key factors influencing global business success. Students also have the opportunity to take classes, meet with local companies, visit cultural sites, practice foreign language skills, learn cross-cultural business etiquette, and build a personal international network.

Executive MBA Rankings

• U.S. News & World Report: 7
• The Economist: 4

Class Profile

The most recent Berkeley Haas Executive MBA class featured 68 students. Students on average were 37-years old and had 13 years of post-university professional work experience. Around 32 percent of the class is comprised of female students, with 68 percent male students.

Career Statistics

The average starting salary of recent Haas Executive MBA grads is around $169,000.

Tuition, Scholarships, and Financial Aid

The tuition for the 2020 Berkeley Haas Executive MBA class is $194,000. Assessed fees cover tuition, books, hotel accommodations, administrative fees, and most meals during residence periods. Airfare is not included. Students are expected to enroll in at least eight units per term as assumed in the budget below.

The Executive MBA Fellowship consists of a limited number of scholarships of $10,000 to $20,000 each. The scholarships are awarded to exceptional admits based on various criteria including employment in the nonprofit or public service sectors, outstanding merit and/or the industry uniqueness brought to the incoming class.

Most student loans are based on either financial need or creditworthiness and are available only to US citizens and permanent residents. Haas students commonly use the Federal Stafford Loan Program, Alternative Education Loans, and the ACCESS Loan Program. Private loans may also be available.

Admissions

Applicants to the Berkeley Haas Executive MBA programs must have completed a Baccalaureate degree or recognized qualifications equivalent to a degree.

To apply to the Berkeley Haas Executive MBA program, applicants must submit a completed application form, official copies of transcripts from each institution attended, current résumé and two letters of recommendation, as well as a sponsorship letter. The school also requires applicants to submit answers to two brief essay questions and a personal statement. Official GMAT score or GRE scores must also be sent in by applicants, along with a $200 application fee. Non-native English speaking applicants must also provide proof of English fluency. This can be completed by submitted TOEFL or IELTS test scores.

Once the application is submitted, students may be contacted to schedule an evaluative interview.

Application deadlines are as follows.

Round One – December 7, 2021

Round Two – Feb. 9, 2022

Round Three – April 7, 2022

Evening & Weekend MBA

Berkeley Haas Part-Time MBA Program Structure

The accredited, rigorous, three-year Berkeley Haas part-time MBA program, also known as the Evening & Weekend MBA, is specifically designed to support working professionals by providing the opportunity to earn a graduate business degree on a part-time basis while accelerating their careers. While most students finish the program in three years, it can be completed in as little as 2.5 years. The program confers the same degree received by graduates of the full-time MBA Program. With a convenient class schedule that provides Evening and Saturday-only options, students experience hands-on learning in a close-knit, collaborative environment that strengthens their professional and personal networks.  Weekend classes alternate between Berkeley and a Silicon Valley location.

Curriculum

Prior to beginning classes, a mandatory orientation is held in August near the Berkeley campus. The New Student Orientation features team-building exercises, lectures, and workshops on special topics.

The Berkeley Haas part-time MBA program requires completion of 42-semester units of coursework: 22  core courses, and 20  units of elective courses. The 22  units of required core courses that all part-time MBA students take in the first year of study provide the analytical tools and essential knowledge to lead effectively.

During the second year of the program, students gather for an intense weekend of off-campus team competition and camaraderie, demonstrating the knowledge acquired in the first year-and-a-half of study. Students must attend the Mid-Program Academic Retreat in order to complete the Applied Innovation core course.

In the spring term and throughout the second year, students select electives to develop specialized knowledge and focus on specific industries. Students enrolled in the evening option choose from approximately 20 electives in a given semester. Electives are scheduled on weeknights, Monday through Thursday. Weekend option students select from eight to ten electives each semester. Four to five electives are offered in the morning session, and another four to five are offered in the afternoon session.

In addition to regular three-unit courses, students have the option of taking a limited number of popular one-unit elective courses that focus on building professional skills and on fields of special interest. Popular electives include Power and Politics in Organizations, Managing Innovation and Change, Venture Capital, and Private Equity and International Marketing.

Berkeley Haas part-time MBA students can choose to focus their studies on an expanded number of in-depth academic areas. The Areas of Emphasis currently include Corporate Social Responsibility, Finance, Marketing, Strategy/Consulting, Sustainable Enterprise, Entrepreneurship, Global Management, Social Sector Leadership, Real Estate, and Technology.

Students are encouraged to take advantage of international opportunities, such as spending a semester abroad, planning study trips to other countries during breaks, or serving as consultants through the school’s acclaimed International Business Development program.

Berkeley Haas Part-Time MBA Rankings

• U.S. News & World Report: 2nd

Class Profile

The most recent part-time MBA class at the Haas School of Business features 314  students, 36  percent of whom are women. The average age of the class is 30.

Students in the program scored a median GPA of 3.46 and 700 on the GMAT. The average amount of work experience per student in the program is seven years.

Tuition, Scholarships, and Financial Aid

The estimated cost of tuition for the Berkeley Haas part-time MBA program is $3,464 per unit over 42 units. This total comes to $145,488.

Additional expenses may include living allowance, books and supplies, instructional materials, transportation, medical insurance, and orientation costs.

In general, there are two types of scholarships: institutional scholarships from Haas and outside scholarships from other organizations. All Haas Scholarships in the Evening & Weekend MBA Program are one-year awards.

Diversity Scholarships award $10,000 for first-year students only and is awarded to students who have a proven commitment to promoting diversity.

The Dean’s Scholarship for $15,000-$20,000 is awarded to students who have experience promoting diversity. This scholarship is only awarded to first-year students for one year.

The Nonprofit and Public Service Scholarship, formerly known as the EWMBA Grant, facilitates access to the Berkeley MBA for students whose current employment is in the nonprofit or public service sectors. Priority is given to students who currently work in the nonprofit or public service sectors though students working in corporate social responsibility or sustainability may be considered.

The Shapansky Scholarships for $10,000 was funded through a bequest from Juanita Shapansky in memory of her son Ronald, who graduated from UC Berkeley’s San Francisco-based Evening & Weekend MBA program in 1986. Recipients will be awarded based on financial need.

The OOBA Grant is for students commuting from outside the nine-county Bay Area and who consequently incur additional expenses.

Most student loans are based on either financial need or creditworthiness and are available only to US citizens and permanent residents. Haas students commonly use the Federal Stafford Loan Program, Alternative Education Loans, and the ACCESS Loan Program. Private loans may also be available.

Admissions

Applicants to the MBA programs must have completed a Baccalaureate degree or recognized qualifications equivalent to a degree. Most students enrolled in the program have a minimum of two years of professional work experience.

To apply to the Berkeley Haas part-time MBA program, applicants must submit a completed application form, official copies of transcripts from each institution attended, a current résumé, and two letters of recommendation. The school also requires applicants to submit answers to two brief essay questions, and a personal statement. Official GMAT score or GRE scores must also be sent in by applicants, along with a $200 application fee. Non-native English speaking applicants must also provide proof of English fluency. This can be completed by submitted TOEFL or IELTS test scores.

Once the application is submitted, students may be contacted to schedule an evaluative interview.

2021-2022 Berkeley Haas Part-Time MBA Deadlines

Round One – November 9, 2021

Round Two — January 7, 2022

Round Three – March 8, 2022

Berkeley Haas Part-Time MBA FAQ

How has the university coped with the pandemic?

Classes are currently being offered in a predominantly virtual format however some on-campus classes and activities are happening.

What are the most common professional backgrounds of Haas part-time MBA students?

Engineering, marketing, and consulting were the three most prevalent backgrounds of recent graduates .

What are some employers currently hiring Haas part-time MBA graduates?

Recent employers include Delloite, Google, and Uber.

Full-Time MBA

Berkeley Haas Full-Time MBA Program Structure

The Berkeley Haas full-time MBA is a two-year daytime program. There is one intake of students each year, and classes begin in the fall semester, in August. A cohort structure helps to optimize learning. During the course of the full-time MBA, students fulfill the applied innovation requirement, participating in a team performance module.

Curriculum

The Berkeley Haas full-time MBA program requires completion of 51 semester units of coursework: 12 core courses, an applied innovation requirement, and elective courses. The 12 required core courses (21 units) that all full-time MBA students take in the first year of study provide the analytical tools and essential knowledge to lead effectively. Each class spans a semester, allowing students time to engage in the experience and reflect on their learning.

In the spring term and throughout the second year, students select electives to develop specialized knowledge and focus on specific industries. Students can tailor the curriculum to meet their goals with student-initiated elective courses, designing courses of their own in conjunction with a faculty member. Electives can be selected from seven areas of general management fundamentals, including: Accounting, Business & Public Policy, Economic Analysis & Public Policy, Finance, Management of Organizations, Marketing, and Operations & Information Technology Management.

Berkeley Haas full-time MBA students can choose to focus their elective studies on an expanded number of in-depth academic areas. The Areas of Elective Emphasis currently include: Finance, Marketing, Strategy/Consulting, Corporate Social Responsibility, Energy and Clean Technology, Entrepreneurship, Global Management, Health Management, Social Sector Leadership, Real Estate, and Technology.

A required applied innovation course that enables students to hone leadership skills in a real-life setting may be taken as early as the spring semester. The applied innovation course requirement is taken in conjunction with a teamwork module, designed to make the experience as meaningful as possible. Students choose one or more from more than a dozen programs.

Students are encouraged to take advantage of international opportunities, such as spending a semester abroad, planning study trips to other countries during breaks, or serving as consultants through the school’s acclaimed International Business Development program.

Full-Time MBA Rankings

• U.S. News & World Report: 7
• Bloomberg: 8
• Forbes: 11
• Financial Times: 12
• The Economist: 7

Class Profile

The current  Haas School of Business full-time MBA class features 331 students. This group has, on average, 5.3 years of previous professional work experience, a 3.65undergraduate GPA, and a GMAT average of 727. About 39percent of the class is comprised of female students, with 61 percent male students. Among the group, about 17percent are U.S. underrepresented minority students, and 21 percent hold an international passport.

Career Statistics

The 2019 full-time MBA class from Haas featured 280 students that earned an average postgraduate salary of $137,819 and an average signing bonus of $29,141  The majority of this class earned positions in the technology industry (32.9 percent), followed by consulting (25.1 percent), and financial services (15 percent).

Tuition, Scholarships, and Financial Aid

The estimated 2020-2021 cost of tuition for Berkeley Haas full-time MBA program is $62,246 for California residents, and $68,444 for non-CA residents.

Additional expenses may include living allowance, books and supplies, instructional materials, transportation, medical insurance and orientation costs. Total costs for California residents are estimated at $102,150 and $106,348 for non-residents.

In general, there are two types of scholarships: institutional scholarships from Haas and outside scholarships from other organizations. Some of those awards include:

The Maxwell Fellowship of $80,000 is awarded to individuals who have demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit and a drive to create and implement innovative projects, products and ideas.

Berkeley Haas Scholarships of $10,000 to $120,000 are awarded based on proven ability to promote diversity, gender equity, industry, leadership, LGBTQ equity, or personal achievement.

The Marketing Scholarship of $50,000 is awarded to MBA students pursuing careers in Marketing.

The Berkeley MBA Grant for up to $80,000 is awarded to students based primarily on significant financial need.

Provided by the generosity of Dr. Dato’ Sri Tahir, the Dr. Tahir Fellowship for $40,000 is awarded to international students with a preference for those who completed their undergraduate education in Asia.

Most student loans are based on either financial need or creditworthiness and are available only to US citizens and permanent residents. Haas students commonly use the Federal Stafford Loan Program, Alternative Education Loans, and the ACCESS Loan Program. Private loans may also be available.

Berkeley Haas Estimated Tuition and Fees for 2020-2021

Admissions

Applicants to the MBA programs must have completed a Baccalaureate degree or recognized qualifications equivalent to a degree. Most students enrolled in the program have a minimum of two years of professional work experience.

To apply to the Berkeley Haas full-time MBA program, applicants must submit a completed application form, official copies of transcripts from each institution attended, current résumé and two letters of recommendation. The school also requires applicants to submit three essays and one additional optional essay. Students wishing to provide a statement concerning any information they like to add to the application that has not been addressed elsewhere can do so in an optional essay. Official GMAT score OR GRE scores must also be sent in by applicants, along with a $200 application fee. Non-native English speaking applicants must also provide proof of English fluency. This can be completed by submitted TOEFL or IELTS test scores.

Once the application is submitted, students may be contacted to schedule an evaluative interview.

2021-2022 Haas Berkeley Full-Time MBA Deadlines

Round 1: September 23, 2021

Round 2: January 6, 2022

Round 3: April 7, 2022

FAQ for the Haas Berkeley Full-Time MBA

How long is the Full-Time MBA Program?

The 51 unit program is completed in 2 years.

Does the school have a fully remote option for students in response to Covid?

Yes, this is available to all students.

Is there a difference in cost for California residents vs. non-residents?

Yes, the cost for residents is $64,2466, $68,444 for non-residents before cost of living is added.

Working on your Berkeley Haas full-time MBA application? Check out the Clear Admit Haas Essay Topic Analysis for advice on how to approach your essays.

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Haas School of Business – UC Berkeley

History

Founded in 1898, The Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley is the oldest business school at a public institution in the United States. In 1919, the College of Commerce offered the first management course featuring the word. More and more commerce-related courses appeared in the curriculum.

In 1942 the College of Commerce was transformed into the Department of Business Administration; economics faculty who had been teaching primarily in the College of Commerce transferred into the new department. The following year, the department was renamed the School of Business Administration.

The school continued to expand, inaugurating the long-awaited Graduate School of Business Administration in 1955, followed by the Ph.D. in business administration and executive education programs in 1956. In 1972, after extensive study by the faculty, the school initiated an evening MBA program to meet the needs of working adults who were unable to put their careers on hold to attend daytime classes on campus.

In January 1995, the Haas School of Business moved into its new facility, specifically designed for management education.

School Rankings

• U.S. News & World Report: 6 (tie)
• Bloomberg: 8
• Forbes: 9
• Financial Times: 12
• The Economist: 7

Location(s)

The Haas School is located at 2220 Piedmont Avenue in Berkeley, California. UC Berkeley occupies a 1,232 acre campus with a sylvan 178-acre central core. From this home its academic community makes key contributions to the economic and social well-being of the Bay Area.

The Haas School is located around 25 miles away from the San Francisco International Airport.

Facilities

The Haas School building, designed by the renowned architect Charles Moore, is a mini-campus of three connected buildings set around a central courtyard. The 200,000 square foot complex features an ultramodern computer lab, a comprehensive career center, a café, and a large business and economics library.

Classrooms, lecture halls, and seminar rooms throughout the school are equipped to receive video, audio, and electronic data, including wireless computer access. An executive education and distance-learning classroom features four installed video cameras, and is equipped to webcast live.

Faculty

UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business employs 74 tenure-track faculty, and 167 professional or visiting faculty. Internationally recognized leaders in the study of the economic, social, political and technological forces shaping global markets today, they perform important interdisciplinary research with colleagues at UC Berkeley and at other top-tier universities around the world.

Haas faculty is also active as business consultants and board members, and as high-level government appointees.

Student Body

Haas enrolls around 280 total students in its full-time MBA program each year, 250 in its part-time program, and 70 students in the Berkeley MBA for Executives program.

MBA Degree Offerings

The Haas School of Business offers a full-time, traditional MBA, in addition to the Executive MBA, and part-time Evening and Weekend MBA.

Executive MBA

Wharton San Francisco Executive MBA Program Structure

The Wharton San Francisco Executive MBA is characterized by a one week international study trip. EMBA classes are taught in cohorts designed to strengthen interpersonal relationships and sharpen business acumen. The program begins in May and spans 24 months. Classes are held in two-day blocks, Fridays and Saturdays on alternating weekends with several extended sessions.

Curriculum

Comprised of 19 total credit units, the Wharton San Francisco Executive MBA includes 10 units of core curriculum and 9 units of electives. During the opening week of the program, students participate in a workshop which allows them to meet their learning team members, a group of five to seven students, and begin to explore the team dynamics that will shape their first year.

Students begin their MBA study by building a solid foundation of broad management skills through the core curriculum in the first year. Core Business courses span three areas of academic concentration: Leadership Essentials, Analytic Foundations and Business Foundations.

The second half of the program consists of nine units of electives, with the option of building depth in particular fields, and majors, such as entrepreneurship, finance, management, marketing, and strategic management, can be earned. Students can also design an independent study project and work in-depth on a topic with a faculty member.

In the second year of the program, students embark on a weeklong modular course in a country facing business challenges of interest. During this intensive week of corporate visits and lectures, students engage with senior management to discuss topics relevant to the region. Following the trip, students reflect on the insights gained from the experience and write a culminating paper on a pertinent topic.

Executive MBA Rankings

• U.S. News & World Report: 3
• Financial Times: 4

Class Profile

The Wharton San Francisco Executive MBA Class of 2021 enrolls 236 students, which are 36-years old on average. About 32 percent of the class are women, and the average amount of work experience per student is 12 years. The GMAT average of the most recent class is 700

Career Statistics

The average annual salary of Wharton EMBA graduates is around $195,000.

Tuition, Scholarships, and Financial Aid

The total cost of tuition for the Wharton San Francisco Executive MBA is currently $205,200 over two years.

Wharton School of Business encourages U.S. citizens and permanent residents to first consider the Federal Direct and Direct Grad PLUS loan programs when they need to borrow. Federal Direct and Direct GRAD PLUS Loans offer fixed interest rates, low fees, and favorable repayment benefits.
A number of private lenders and other financial institutions offer education loans to students. These loans are referred to as private alternative loans.

Students are encouraged to investigate all sources of funding, including government and private scholarships, prior to borrowing from any loan program.

Admissions

Applicants to the Wharton San Francisco Executive MBA program must have completed a Baccalaureate degree or recognized qualifications equivalent to a degree.

To apply to the Wharton San Francisco Executive MBA program, applicants must submit a completed application form, official copies of transcripts from each institution attended, current résumé, and two professional letters of recommendation. A letter of endorsement from the applicant’s organization is a required part of the application. The school also requires applicants to complete three essay questions along with an optional fourth essay. Official GMAT score OR GRE scores must also be sent in by applicants, along with a $180 application fee.

An admissions interview is a required part of the admissions process.

Application deadlines are as follows:

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Aspiring entrepreneurs are invited to collaborate, develop and test their business ideas in the 14th annual UC Davis Big Bang! Business Competition. The competition offers workshops, mentorship, financing and networking to kick start student startups.

Student developed businesses are pitched by interdisciplinary teams, bringing MBA students and investors before scientists and engineers who can build on the commercial potential of their research, spawning a new, working business from the ground up.

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New Websites Let Companies Rent MBAs

Typically, when a company needs business advice, they reach out to a major consulting firm like McKinsey & Co. However, the services of a traditional consulting firm can be prohibitively expensive for small businesses. Two new companies seek to make MBA consulting cheaper for smaller companies. The new companies are websites that allow businesses to hire recent MBA graduates or MBA students as consultants for specific projects. Because MBA graduates are just starting their careers and the websites have less overhead than a traditional firm, the online consulting service is much cheaper than the service provided by traditional firms.

The first company, SkillBridge, provides consulting from MBAs and other professionals. The website was founded by Raj Jeyakumar, who started the website while getting his degree at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School. Jeyakumar explained to ABC News that SkillBridge’s online platform reduces costs for consumers. “In the same way that Amazon and Seamless.com have reduced marketing and infrastructure costs for independent sellers and local food businesses, we’re providing the same service to independent consultants. Our clients don’t want to pay the extra fees that go into maintaining expensive offices and large research teams.”

The second company, HourlyNerd, provides MBA consultants for companies. The company was founded by a group of Harvard Business School students. The startup has been financed by Mark Cuban, the entrepreneur.

Both platforms allow businesses to post projects for consultants to bid on. The companies select an MBA consultant from the bids received.

Peter Steinhauser, the Executive Director of Outward Bound USA, used HourlyNerd to hire two MBA students to provide strategic advice for the nonprofit. He told the Wall Street Journal that the consulting service was valuable. “The final product was 90% of what I might get from one of the better-known consulting firms at about 20% of the cost.”

The new websites can also be beneficial for MBA students and recent graduates. They offer MBAs the opportunity to choose their projects and set flexible schedules.

Stern Professor Named One of Best Business School Professors Under 40

Anindya Ghose, a professor of Information, Operations, and Management Sciences and a Professor of Marketing at New York University’s Stern School of Business, has been named one of the “40 Most Outstanding Business School Professors Under 40 In The World” by Poets & Quants.

Ghose has been widely recognized for his abilities as a teacher and a researcher. He has won a Google Faculty Award, a CAREER Award from the National Science Foundation, and nine “best paper” awards. He has also received more than a dozen grants from corporations like Google and Microsoft.

Ghose has been a professor at Stern since 2004. He currently teaches Digital Marketing Analytics and Social Media at Stern. Ghose also serves as co-Director for the Center for Business Analytics, and as a senior advisor to tech startups. His research focuses on the economic impact of digital and mobile advertising and social media.

Ghose received an MBA with specialties in Finance and Marketing from the Indian Institute of Management in Calcutta.  He also earned an M.S. and a Ph.D. in Information Systems from Carnegie Mellon University.

Ghose described his most memorable moment as a business school professor to Poets & Quants: “ Back in December 2005, when I was teaching undergraduate students in my course called IT in Business, I learned after the completion of the course that they had secretly created a Facebook Fan page in my name! In 2007, I was delighted to see that a different set of undergraduate students gave me a perfect 7/7 in teacher evaluations in the core course in IT.”

Full-Time MBA

Stanford University Full-Time MBA Program Structure

The Stanford full-time MBA classes are typically scheduled during the day. Stanford offers one student intake per year, with classes beginning in the fall semester. At the completion of the core curriculum, before beginning electives and areas of concentration, students participate in a global management immersion experience between their first and second year of the MBA program, which is typically completed over four weeks during the summer. During this experience, you will be working on projects for a sponsoring organization in an industry such as consumer products, international development, energy, finance, health care, media and entertainment, technology, and telecommunications

Curriculum

In the first year, Stanford University’s full-time MBA students dive into complex managerial issues with the General Management Perspective series of courses. The first year mostly comprises core courses with potential room for one to two electives in winter and spring quarters.

Toward the end of the first quarter, students engage the Global Experience requirement in worldwide issues in order to fully appreciate the complexities involved in global management. Note that this may be suspended or canceled due to the impact of COVID-19. MBA students are required to participate in and complete one global experience to fulfill the global experience requirement.

Students can also participate in Global Study Trips as yet another option for fulfilling the Global Experience Requirement. These trips are intense personal experiences that foster long-lasting bonds with peers and people across cultures.

During the second year, students can take up to 18 electives to broaden their experience and perspective, or broaden their knowledge in a specific area. Possible elective courses include: Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Finance, General Management, Human Resources, Information Technology, Leadership, Managerial Economics, Marketing, Operations, Organizational Behavior, Public Management, and Strategic Management.

Students can take courses outside Stanford Graduate School of Business and apply approximately 12 class units toward the MBA degree.  In addition, students can take a series of two-week compressed courses to build deep knowledge in specific business topics. These two-unit concentrated courses give you flexibility in your schedule to pursue career development and other interests.

Full-Time MBA Rankings

• U.S. News & World Report: 1st
• Bloomberg: 1st
• Forbes: 2nd
• Financial Times: 3rd
• The Economist: 8th

Stanford MBA 2022 Class Profile

The Stanford full-time MBA class of 2022 is comprised of 436 total students out of 7,342 applicants. Roughly 47 percent of those students are female and 35 percent are of international origin. Students enter the program with an average of 4.7 years professional work experience.  The top industries that students resided from include Investment Management, Consulting, Technology, and Government, Education, and Non-Profits.

The average GMAT score for students in the entering Class of 2020 was 733 and the average GRE score was 329. International students who took the TOEFL scored an average of 113.International students who took the TOEFL scored an average of 113.  The average GPA for students was 3.8.  Other important statistics to note are that 9% of students are first generation in their family to graduate from a four-year college or university, and 14% hold advanced degrees.

Career Statistics

94% of students have job offers by 3-months post-graduation at the Stanford full-time MBA. According to Stanford, 447 employers hired Stanford MBA grads in 2018-2019 .  The average base salary was $150,000, which is a record base salary for the 5th consecutive year., while the expected performance bonus averaged $66,000. Additional highlights include:

• 18% of MBA ’19 chose a socially responsible role after graduation
• 41% received stock compensation
• 40% of those launching a new venture or joining a start-up are women
• 72% expected to receive a performance bonus
• 15% of students are starting new ventures
• 15% of new ventures are non-profit or social innovation

Tuition, Scholarships, and Financial Aid

The Stanford University full-time MBA degree tuition for the nine-month academic year is $74,706 for both married and single students. Additional expenses may include living allowance, books and supplies, instructional materials, transportation, medical insurance and orientation costs. The estimated total cost for the nine-month academic year for a single student is $118,644 and $142,080 for married students.

Fellowships are available to all U.S. and international MBA financial aid applicants who can demonstrate financial need.

– Knight-Hennessy Scholars is the largest fully endowed scholars program in the world. The program awards high-achieving students every year with full funding to pursue any graduate degree at Stanford, including joint and dual degrees. To be considered you must apply separately to the Knight-Hennessy Scholars program and to your Stanford GSB graduate degree program (by Round 1).

– Reliance Industries Limited generously created the Stanford Reliance Dhirubhai Fellowship Program to support students who are from and living in India who need financial assistance in obtaining an MBA at Stanford.  Stanford Reliance Dhirubhai Fellows, class of 2022, will receive financial support for approximately 80% of the cost of attendance and associated fees for a single student each year of the two-year Stanford MBA Program.

– Stanford GSB participates in the Post-9/11 Veterans Education Assistance Act of 2008, the Yellow Ribbon Program — a grant that is available to eligible military candidates.  Starting with the 2020–21 academic year, Stanford GSB will match up to full tuition and mandatory fees (minus Stanford medical insurance*) for MBA students who are Yellow Ribbon eligible and opt to receive these benefits. These students will not be eligible to receive additional need-based fellowships, but are eligible for student loans if needed

Stanford GSB offers financial support to qualifying MBAs who pursue careers in the nonprofit and public service sectors. Stanford GSB provides resources for those who wish to pursue a summer internship in nonprofit, social impact, government, or entrepreneurial organizations.

Stanford encourages you to research sources outside Stanford GSB to help reduce your debt load. If you receive an external scholarship for less than $40,000, your Stanford GSB Fellowship will not be reduced. If you receive an external scholarship for more than $40,000, your Stanford GSB fellowship will be reduced, however, the reduction is not dollar for dollar. Loans are only reduced if your total financial aid exceeds the cost of attendance.

Stanford GSB considers employer sponsorship or employer forgivable loans as external financial resources for the purpose of determining financial need and fellowship eligibility. Typically, students who receive employer loans or sponsorship are not eligible for Stanford GSB fellowships.

Loans for U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents

• • • Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan
    • Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loan
    • Private loans

Admissions

Applicants to the Stanford University full-time MBA must have completed a Baccalaureate degree or recognized qualifications equivalent to a degree. The admission rate is around 5.3 percent.

To apply to Stanford University’s full-time MBA program, applicants must submit a completed application form, official copies of transcripts from each institution attended, current résumé, and two letters of recommendation, including one professional/workplaces references and one personal. The school also requires applicants to submit two essays. Official GMAT score or GRE scores must also be sent in by applicants, along with a $275 application fee. However, work experience is not required. International applicants must prove proficiency in English. This can be done with eligible TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE scores. Stanford requires students submitting scores for these tests to earn at least 100 on the internet-based TOEFL, 600 on the paper-based TOEFL, 7.0 on the IELTS or a 68 overall on the PTE.

All interviews are by invitation only. Candidates invited to interview are considered competitive for admission.

2021-2022 Stanford Full-Time MBA Application Deadlines

Round 1 September 9th, 2021

Round 2 January 5th, 2022

Round 3 April 12th, 2022

How has Stanford coped with the pandemic?

Classes are presented in a hybrid format to allow students to attend classes on campus as well as learn virtually.

Working on your Stanford University full-time MBA application? Check out the Clear Admit Stanford GSB Essay Topic Analysis for advice on how to approach your essays.

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