The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania was founded in 1881 as the first business school in USA by American entrepreneur and industrialist Joseph Wharton. A dream B-School and highly selective, Wharton is globally ranked 3 by The Financial Times and is recognized for intellectual leadership and ongoing innovation across every major discipline of business education. With over 93,000 alumni in 153 countries around the world Wharton has one of the largest and most published business school faculties with 225+ standing and associate members.
With campuses in Philadelphia and San Francisco, Wharton’s innovative learning environment features a unique experiential and team-based learning. Professors at Wharton use a range of teaching methods which includes case studies, lectures, and simulations to convey the most cutting-edge information and insights. Leadership and collaborative learning are key to the Wharton MBA experience
The Wharton MBA
The full time MBA at Wharton is rigorous and quantitative. The length of the program is 20 months. Candidates can select among 18 majors and choose electives from among Wharton’s wide course offerings which include newly introduced courses such as Advanced Corporate Finance, Entrepreneurship and Venture Initiation, Fixed Income securities and much more.
Wharton partners with schools around the world to provide well-rounded international experience. Global learning is integrated in the MBA curriculum which includes international dual-degree programmes, consulting opportunities in emerging countries such as Chile, India and China, Global Modular courses and so on. Since 1978, more than 1000 students have participated in the consulting program helping more than 250 companies develop market entry strategies in North America and elsewhere.
Eligibility for MBA (Full Time)
Applicants to Wharton are required to hold a degree program equivalent to U.S. four year undergraduate college/university programs. Equivalent programs include international three year bachelor degree programs. Candidates having 3 years bachelors’ degree from India are therefore eligible to apply.
Applicants must have a valid GMAT or GRE score prior application. MBA abroad aspirants must additionally submit a TOEFL score. Please keep in mind that Wharton accepts only the TOEFL score.
Wharton admits candidates without or limited work experience, however a full time work experience of atleast 2 years is recommended.
Evaluation of Candidates at Wharton
According to Wharton, they look for candidates exhibiting professional maturity and quality of work experience is evaluated rather quantity. Wharton MBA is extremely rigorous and candidates must be able to prove their survival capability at Wharton. Wharton candidates are expected to excel beyond academics, therefore extracurricular activities and community services are important.
Class Profile
Class Size: 859
International Students: 31%
Average Work Experience: 5 years
Average GMAT: 728
Application Deadlines
Application rounds for Wharton MBA for September 2016 intake are open. MBA Abroad aspirants must apply latest by Round 2.
Round 1: September 29, 2015
Round 2: January 5, 2016
Round 3: March 30, 2016
Fees and Scholarships
The 1st year tuition fee for academic year 2015-2016 is $70,870. Total fee including books and living expenses is estimated to be $100,454. All admitted students are considered for scholarships and are notified at the time of admissions.
Career Outcomes
Companies around the world seek Wharton graduates for their strategic and analytical skills. The career management team provides a wide range of career services to the MBA graduates with special commitment to the needs of international students.
From the class of 2014, 98.2% receiving job offers and 96.1% accepting job offers. Annual base salary of a Wharton graduate is recorded to be$125,000. Of the total class, 35% accepted offers in Financial Services and 25.9% accepted jobs in the Consulting sector. Almost 80% of the graduates accepted job offers in USA and 20% located to other international locations. Top companies hiring 2014 graduates were Accenture, AT Kearney, McKinsey & Company, The Walt Disney Company, EBay, PWC and many other corporate giants.
Notable Alumni
Anil Ambani, Chairman - Reliance Group
John A Bryant, CEO-Kellogg Company
Aditya Mittal, President and CFO –Mittal Steel Company
USPs
1. Globally recognized degree, ranked #3 by The Financial Times and US News
2. #1 school for Finance, #2 for Accounting and Marketing and #6 for Entrepreneurship
3. Highly valued by employers worldwide
4. Great career opportunities particularly for candidates targeting a career in Finance.
5. Largest global network of almost 93,000 alumni in 153 countries
6. Diverse collaborative community
7. Unmatched Leadership and Entrepreneurship learning and activities.
8. Global Learning Opportunities through the global modular courses
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