Wharton Business School MBA

MBA PROGRAM | |
Program Length | 20 months, including a 3.5 month summer internship (recommended) |
Class Schedule | Year 1: early August – May |
Year 2: early September – May | |
Weekly Schedule | Monday – Thursday (exams may be scheduled on Fridays) |
Total Credit Units (CU) | 19.0 CU |
Core Curriculum | 9.5 CU |
Major | Typically 5.0 CU, including a maximum of 1.0 from the Core |
Electives | 5.0 CU |
Majors and Program Customization | You have a choice from 19 majors. Approximately 40% of students complete their degree with two majors. |
Faculty | |
Global Experience | Take part in a dual-degree program, or chose study abroad, a Global Consulting Practicum, Global Modular Course, Global Immersion Program. Check out all of Wharton’s global offerings |
Entering Class Size (WG’18) | 851 |
GMAT Range | 570-780 (80% between 700-770) |
Average Work Experience | 5 years |
Tuition and Budget | $136, 420 — tuition only ($195, 085 — estimated total budget) |
Housing and Meals | Housing and meals are not included in the tuition. |
Career Services | |
Advising Support Network | To assist you with navigating this robust program is a team of professional advisors that offer guidance in the areas of academics, student life engagement, and career management. This team of advisors is available to engage with students and help them meet their goals throughout their MBA career – from matriculation all the way to graduation. |
Company Support/Sponsorship | There are no requirements or formal programs for sponsorship, although some companies do sponsor students. |
Campus Locations | Philadelphia, with the opportunity to study for one semester in San Francisco by application |
Student Lifestyle | You will be highly involved in extracurricular activities, including clubs, conferences, sports and other student-run initiatives and events. Your partners and families will have frequent opportunities to participate in and network at these events. |
Source: mba.wharton.upenn.edu
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