Harvard Business School is the graduate business school of Harvard University in Boston, Massachusetts. The school offers a large full-time MBA program, doctoral programs, HBX and many executive education programs. The school was established in 1908. Initially established by the humanities faculty, it received independent status in 1910, and became a separate administrative unit in 1913.
Current program rank (FT)
4
Tuition fees
$ 146,880
(€ 137,053)
Length (months)
24
Program name
HBS MBA
Business school information
Study in United States of America
- The US is the most popular destination for international students while American universities often dominate the global rankings.
- As can be expected of a country with a population of 325 million, the US has a diverse range of cities and universities to choose from.
- The United States is the world’s greatest economic power in terms of gross domestic product and has been among the world’s highest-ranking countries in terms of GDP per capita. The US economy is marked by resilience, flexibility, and innovation.
Program description
The HBS MBA is a two-year, full-time MBA program with a general management curriculum and a focus on real-world practice. Students learn through the renowned case method of instruction, where they step into the shoes of case protagonists daily, learning to make difficult decisions and being challenged by the diverse perspectives of their classmates. Through the rich case- and experience-based curriculum at Harvard Business School, students build deep general management and leadership skills, setting the foundation for lifelong impact on how they lead. A truly diverse student body is the foundation of the HBS experience. The case method classroom interaction is enriched by classmates from diverse industries, functions, countries, and experiences. This diverse community of students reflects a world of different talents, beliefs, and backgrounds.
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Admission requirements
Language Test:
TOEFL 109
(minimum)
IELTS 7.50
(minimum)
Experience (Min/Avg):
1/5
Other:
* A 4-year undergraduate degree or its equivalent
Ranking
Current rank:
4
(Financial Times)
Diversity
Male/Female students:
54% / 46%
International students:
38%
Number of countries represented:
69
Female faculty:
30%
International faculty:
40%
Financial Times: International mobility rank:
58
Financial Times: International course experience rank:
57
Alumni today:
by Financial Times ©
Alumni salary today:
$ 235,177
Salary increase:
117%
Value for money rank:
89
Career progress rank:
4
Career service rank:
20
Alumni aims achieved:
91%
Employed at three months:
90%
Graduates who are career changers:
65%
Faculty:
Full-time faculty with PhD:
91%
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