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    Master of Business Administration (MBA)

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    Philadelphia, USMBAIn-person20 months
    STEM-OPT
    $175,940.00
    Tuition
    over 20mo
    20.5%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    888
    Cohort
    students
    19
    Credits
    $275.00
    App fee

    Master of Business Administration (MBA) at University of Pennsylvania is a 19-credit, 20-month, in-person MBA program based in Philadelphia, US. Tuition is $175,940 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    Wharton’s MBA is a 20-month, full-time program with a core curriculum of fixed and flexible courses plus majors and electives to customize students’ academic and career pathways.

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    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months (up to 36 months for STEM-certified majors)

    $175,000.00
    Avg starting salary
    $39,584.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Business Administration (MBA) at University of Pennsylvania cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Business Administration (MBA) at University of Pennsylvania is $175,940 across 19 required credits.
    Is Master of Business Administration (MBA) at University of Pennsylvania online or in-person?
    Master of Business Administration (MBA) at University of Pennsylvania is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Business Administration (MBA) at University of Pennsylvania take to complete?
    Master of Business Administration (MBA) at University of Pennsylvania is structured around 20 months and 19 credits.
    Is Master of Business Administration (MBA) at University of Pennsylvania STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Master of Business Administration (MBA) at University of Pennsylvania is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.
    How competitive is Master of Business Administration (MBA) at University of Pennsylvania?
    Master of Business Administration (MBA) at University of Pennsylvania reports an acceptance rate of approximately 20.5%.