Business School Review
The Wharton School,
University of Pennsylvania
NORTH AMERICA
School Statistics
Programme Type:
T
he Wharton School of the University of 2007 interns and 18% of 2007 graduates worked
Full Time MBA
Pennsylvania is the world’s leading institution outside the US. Admission is highly competitive. For Executive MBA
of business education. Founded in 1881 as the first the Fall 2007 entering class of 797, there were 6,647
Joint Degree Programmes Offered:
US collegiate business school, Wharton is recognized applications. Wharton requires applicants to have
MBA/MB – Biotechechnology
for its innovative leadership and academic excellence a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
MBA/MArch, MLA, MCP, MHP – School of
Design
across every major discipline. With more than 250 and to submit GMAT scores. Non-native English
MBA/MSE – Engineering
faculty, 11 academic departments, 19 research speakers must submit TOEFL results. Wharton’s
MBA/MPA, MPA-ID, MPP – Harvard’s
Kennedy School of Government
centers, and leading programs at the undergraduate, admissions process is comprehensive and includes a
MBA/MA – Johns Hopkins School of
MBA, doctoral, and executive education levels, candidate’s academic background, work experience
Advanced International Studies
the school has more impact on business practices and/or potential, leadership potential, interpersonal
MBA/JD – Law
MBA/MA – Lauder Institute
worldwide than any other institution of its kind. skills, career goals, activities, and recommendations. MBA/MD, DMD, VMD – Medical Sciences
Interviews are by invitation only after an application
MBA/MSN or PhD – Nursing
MBA/MSW – Social Work
The Wharton MBA program is a two-year, full- has been reviewed.
time curriculum designed to generate innovative and
Selected Majors:
Accounting
creative thinking and instill excitement for learning. The Application deadlines are 11 Oct 2007 (Rd 1); 03
Business & Public Policy
first year focuses on core business skills, knowledge, Jan 2008 (Rd 2); and 28 Feb 2008 (Rd 3). Decision
Entrepreneurial Management
and perspectives. Traditional semesters, combined release dates are 20 Dec 2007 (Rd 1); 27 Mar 2008
Environmental & Risk Management
Finance
with four highly focused quarters, expose students to (Rd 2); and 15 May 2008 (Rd 3). Health Care Management
the greatest number of subjects possible in a cross-
Human Resource & Organizational Management
Information: Strategy & Economics
functional setting. Students study in cohorts of 65, Applicants are encouraged to visit campus, attend Insurance & Risk Management
forming a strong social and academic group. Clusters classes, and interact with current students. Please
Management
Managing Electronic Commerce
of three cohorts form “a class within a class.” consult our website for full details.
Marketing
Operations and Information Management
Marketing & Operations Management
Year one culminates in an optional four-week Wharton: A Community of Dynamism and
Multinational Management
global immersion tour to a particular world region Contribution
Real Estate
Statistics
where students visit businesses and learn about the
Strategic Management
area’s political, social, and cultural institutions. In year TOP HIRERS - WHARTON 2007 MBA CLASS
two students choose from 19 majors and upwards McKinsey & Company, Boston Consulting Group, Bain
Top Industries for MBA Employment:
Computer Software & Services
of 200 electives. Students work individually and in & Company, Goldman, Sachs & Company, Morgan Consulting
learning teams to explore self-awareness, teamwork, Stanley, Google, Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc.,
Consumer Products
Diversified Financial Services
ethics, communication, effective negotiation, diversity Citigroup, JP Morgan Chase & Co., Merrill Lynch &
Health Care
and career management. Co., Inc., Booz Allen Hamilton, Credit Suisse Group,
Hedge Funds/Other Investments
Internet Services
Deutsche Bank, UBS AG, Microsoft Corporation,
Investment Banking/Brokerage
The Wharton program is international in scope. Fidelity Investments, LEK Consulting, Accenture,
Investment Management
Roughly 45% of students (including 6% US permanent Barclays Bank PLC, Johnson & Johnson, Amazon,
Manufacturing
Media & Entertainment
reseidents) are foreign nationals, representing 74 Inc., Oliver Wyman Medical Devices
countries. In addition, there are 82,000+ alumni
Pharmaceuticals/Biotechnology
Private Equity/Venture Capital
worldwide. Students may study abroad at one of Public Interest
17 leading international business programs in 15
Real Estate
Retail
countries. Twenty-three percent (23%) of summer
Travel & Hospitality
Full Time Course Information
Start Dates: August
Student Profile
Programme Duration: 18 months
Tuition & Fees:
William Bundy, Wharton Class of 2007 what I learned in the formal classroom setting. This USD ($) 47,236 / Per Year
I knew that Wharton was the right school for me process was reinforced through Wharton’s cooperative
Entry Requirements:
when I went there for my admissions interview and met learning team method and extracurricular activities.
Min. GMAT Score : N/A
a sample of the people I would be studying with over That combination helped me develop as a person and
Min. TOEFL Computer Based Score : N/A
Min. TOEFL Paper Based Score : N/A
the next two years. Every person on campus was happy played an integral part in my evolution into a confident,
Min. Years of Work Experience : 0
to greet me and made me feel at home. I listened to a knowledgeable business leader.
finance lecture, and despite my lack of formal training,
Application Fee:
USD ($) 225 (subject to change)
could readily comprehend the subject matter. I left My two years at Wharton changed my outlook on
that day knowing that Wharton was where I wanted to life and the magnitude of my thought. The strength of
Contact:
invest my time in earning an MBA. When I received my the program’s core curriculum opened my mind to how
Communications
The Wharton School, University of
acceptance letter from the school, it was the happiest a business leader thinks and the second year major Pennsylvania
day of my life. allowed me to delve deeper into the subjects that will
Jon M. Huntsman Hall
3730 Walnut Street
allow me to succeed in my future endeavors. Philadelphia, PA 19104
Once I matriculated, I began to truly realize the
United States of America
caliber and diversity of the student body that I was Looking for the right MBA program is a painstaking
Tel: 01.215.898.7640
only briefly exposed to during my campus visit. The process. However, if you end up selecting and being
Fax: 01.215.898.0120
Email:
mba.admissions@wharton.upenn.edu
life experiences and accomplishments of my peers selected for the program that is right for you, the
Web:
mba.wharton.upenn.edu/
astonished me. The amount of knowledge I learned experience of earning your MBA will be the best two
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