Program Spotlight: Full-Time MBA
Tuition
127,596
Duration
24
months
Class Size
154
Intakes
August
Language
English
Average GMAT
683
Avg. Work Exp.
6.0 yrs
Applicants/Year
1347
Avg. Salary
119,497
International
Students
Students
59%
Woman
36%
Boston University (BU) Questrom School of Business
Rafik B. Hariri Building
595 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02215 / United States
595 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02215 / United States
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Programs at BU - SOM
MBA
Duration
24 months
Language
English
Tuition
127,596
Intakes
August
Average GMAT
683
Applicants / Year
1347
Class Size
154
Avg. Work Exp (years)
6.0
Avg. Salary
119,497
Concentrations
- Digital Technology
- Finance
- Marketing
- Operations and Technology Management
- Leadership and Organizational Transformation
- Strategy
Features
- Program length is flexible; it can be completed in as few as 24 months.
Placement Industries
Health Care / Pharmaceuticals 27%, Consulting 23%, Technology 23%Placement Functions
Marketing 30%, Consulting 25%, General Management 22%
Health Sector Full-Time MBA (HSM)
Duration
24 months
Language
English
Intakes
August
Concentrations
- Digital Technology
- Finance
- Marketing
- Operations and Technology Management
- Leadership and Organizational Transformation
- Strategy
Features
- Program length is flexible; it can be completed in as few as 24 months.
- Students must take three of the required Health Sector courses and choose two additional Health Sector electives in order to earn the Health Sector specialization.
Social Impact MBA
Duration
24 months
Language
English
Intakes
August
Concentrations
- Digital Technology
- Finance
- Marketing
- Operations and Technology Management
- Leadership and Organizational Transformation
- Strategy
Professional Evening MBA
Duration
36 months
Language
English
Tuition
109,670
Intakes
January, August
Deadline
May 01
Average GMAT
678
Class Size
134
Avg. Work Exp (years)
6.0
Concentrations
- Digital Technology
- Finance
- Marketing
- Operations and Technology Management
- Leadership and Organizational Transformation
- Strategy
Features
- Program length is flexible; it can be completed in as few as 36 months.
- Tuition is based on 55 credit hours.
- Program is available in cohort or self-paced options.
- Both the Health Sector MBA & the Social Impact MBA programs are available.
Placement Industries
Health Care / Pharmaceuticals 33%, Non-Profit 25%, Other 21%, Finance / Banking 9%, Technology 4%, Consulting 4%
Health Sector Part-Time MBA
Duration
36 months
Language
English
Intakes
January, August
Deadline
May 01
Concentrations
- Digital Technology
- Finance
- Marketing
- Operations and Technology Management
- Leadership and Organizational Transformation
- Strategy
Features
- Program length is flexible; it can be completed in as few as 36 months.
- Health Sector MBA students must take 3 of the required Health Sector courses and choose 2 additional Health Sector electives.
Social Impact Part-Time MBA
Duration
36 months
Language
English
Intakes
January, August
Deadline
May 01
Concentrations
- Digital Technology
- Finance
- Marketing
- Operations and Technology Management
- Leadership and Organizational Transformation
- Strategy
Features
- All Social Impact MBA students are required to take 4 Social Impact courses—Business, Society and the Natural Environment and 3 electives.
Online MBA
Duration
24 months
Language
English
Tuition
25,000
Intakes
January, August
Deadline
May 01
Features
- Program length is flexible and can be completed in as few as two years.
MBA / MA in International Relations
Duration
30 months
Language
English
Intakes
January, August
Features
- Program length is flexible; it can be completed in as few as 2.5 years.
- Program includes 80 full-time credit hours or 72 part-time credit hours.
MBA / MA in Economics
Duration
30 months
Language
English
Intakes
January, August
Features
- Program length is flexible; it can be completed in as few as 2.5 years.
- Program features 80 full-time credit hours or 72 part-time credit hours.
- Full-time or part-time options are available.
MBA / JD
Duration
48 months
Language
English
Intakes
August
Features
- Program length is flexible; it can be completed in as few as 48 months.
- Total credit hours: 116 .
- Full-time option only.
MBA / JD (Three Year Accelerated)
Duration
36 months
Language
English
Intakes
August
Features
- Program length is flexible; it can be completed in as few as 36 months.
- Program includes 116 credits.
- Students complete the MBA on a part-time schedule; the JD is completed full time.
Health Sector MBA / MD
Duration
60 months
Language
English
Intakes
August
Features
- Program length is flexible; it can be completed in as few as 60 months.
- Program includes 46 MBA credits plus the full four-year MD curriculum.
- Courses are available on a full-time basis only.
Health Sector MBA / MPH
Duration
21 months
Language
English
Intakes
August
Features
- Program length is flexible; it can be completed in as few as 21 months.
- Tuition is based on 82 full-time credit hours.
- Program is available on a full-time basis only.
MBA / MS in Product Design & Manufacture
Duration
24 months
Language
English
Intakes
January, August
Features
- Program length is flexible, with the possibility of finishing in 4 to 5 semesters on a full-time basis.
- Tuition is based on 80 full-time credit hours and 72 part-time credit hours.
- Program is available on a full-time and part-time basis.
MBA / MS in Digital Technology
Duration
21 months
Language
English
Intakes
August
Avg. Work Exp (years)
5.0
Concentrations
- Digital Technology
- Finance
- Marketing
- Operations and Technology Management
- Leadership and Organizational Transformation
- Strategy
Features
- Program includes 84 credits.
Social Impact MBA / Master of Science in Energy & Environment
Rankings
Ranked
Listed in
39
Economist EMBA 2020
40
Bloomberg BusinessWeek US 2021-22
51
Bloomberg BusinessWeek US 2023-24
60
Economist MBA 2022
75
FT Global MBA 2023
82
FT Global MBA 2024
Ranked
39
Economist EMBA 2020
40
Bloomberg BusinessWeek US 2021-22
51
Bloomberg BusinessWeek US 2023-24
60
Economist MBA 2022
75
FT Global MBA 2023
82
FT Global MBA 2024
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Gies or Questrom vs St Gallen
Randolf Erhard
started Sep 18, 2024 |
Duncan
replied Sep 18
Hi, I'm swiss with a US bachelors diploma and good grade (4.0 GPA).
I see my future in Switzerland or Germany, and would love to get an MBA from either of these schools. Since the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign and Boston University both offer affordable online MBAs, I would consider the...
Gies or Questrom vs St Gallen
Randolf Erhard
started Sep 18, 2024 |
Duncan
replied Sep 18
1
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Hi, I'm swiss with a US bachelors diploma and good grade (4.0 GPA).
I see my future in Switzerland or Germany, and would love to get an MBA from either of these schools. Since the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign and Boston University both offer affordable online MBAs, I would consider the...
8
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HEC MSIE vs Boston MBA vs Harvard ALM vs CFA vs UIUC iMBA
UrsP
started Aug 30, 2024 |
donho199
replied Aug 30
Hello,
I want to advance my career in Finance with an (affordable) online, part-time degree or certificate (MSc, Master, MBA or CFA) and would like to hear your opinions (budget max. 30k USD, less is better).
My profile: mid 20s, BSc in Engineering, few years of work experience in banking, located...
HEC MSIE vs Boston MBA vs Harvard ALM vs CFA vs UIUC iMBA
UrsP
started Aug 30, 2024 |
donho199
replied Aug 30
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Hello,
I want to advance my career in Finance with an (affordable) online, part-time degree or certificate (MSc, Master, MBA or CFA) and would like to hear your opinions (budget max. 30k USD, less is better).
My profile: mid 20s, BSc in Engineering, few years of work experience in banking, located...

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[Urgent] 2 days to decide between ESADE and BU (55k off)
happyheretic
started Feb 22, 2024 |
aslamo
replied Feb 22
Hello Duncan and co
The last time I posted here was to hear your insights on choosing between ESSEC and ESADE. I was set on ESADE until today morning and would once again love to understand your POV.
I just received a very generous offer from BU (55k) scholarship, which has thrown up a new dilemm...

[Urgent] 2 days to decide between ESADE and BU (55k off)
happyheretic
started Feb 22, 2024 |
aslamo
replied Feb 22
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Hello Duncan and co
The last time I posted here was to hear your insights on choosing between ESSEC and ESADE. I was set on ESADE until today morning and would once again love to understand your POV.
I just received a very generous offer from BU (55k) scholarship, which has thrown up a new dilemm...

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GMAT Tiers - strong schools for your GMAT
Duncan
started Dec 23, 2023 |
Duncan
replied Dec 23
Application
GMAT
[Updated. Fifth Tier added in 2015].
If you apply for a school where your GMAT is equal to, or higher than, the average you stand a better chance of admission than at schools where your GMAT is below average. The GMAT isn't the only factor for business schools: if you have an unusual or desirable b...

GMAT Tiers - strong schools for your GMAT
Duncan
started Dec 23, 2023 |
Duncan
replied Dec 23
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GMAT
189
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133073
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[Updated. Fifth Tier added in 2015].
If you apply for a school where your GMAT is equal to, or higher than, the average you stand a better chance of admission than at schools where your GMAT is below average. The GMAT isn't the only factor for business schools: if you have an unusual or desirable b...

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Best online MBA for consulting
Ahmad999
started Aug 08, 2023 |
Duncan
replied Aug 8
Greetings everyone, I have 9 years of professional experience in market research, marketing, and business development fields and my goal is to switch to the consultancy field
I've looked into different programs and the following are what fits my budget:
Boston University
University of Illinois
Bi...

Best online MBA for consulting
Ahmad999
started Aug 08, 2023 |
Duncan
replied Aug 8
7
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Greetings everyone, I have 9 years of professional experience in market research, marketing, and business development fields and my goal is to switch to the consultancy field
I've looked into different programs and the following are what fits my budget:
Boston University
University of Illinois
Bi...
7
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389
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Executive MBA in USA
sams
started Jun 21, 2023 |
Duncan
replied Jun 21
Healthcare/Pharma/Biotech
Executive MBA (EMBA)
Online MBA
Hi I wanted to ask you guys for advice regarding EMBA programs in the USA. I'm a medical doctor and have been in practice for over 15 years and enjoy my profession. However, I am getting older and would like to be more involved in the leadership and administrative aspects of healthcare, perhaps CM...
Executive MBA in USA
sams
started Jun 21, 2023 |
Duncan
replied Jun 21
Healthcare/Pharma/Biotech
Executive MBA (EMBA)
Online MBA
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389
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Hi I wanted to ask you guys for advice regarding EMBA programs in the USA. I'm a medical doctor and have been in practice for over 15 years and enjoy my profession. However, I am getting older and would like to be more involved in the leadership and administrative aspects of healthcare, perhaps CM...
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Boston vs Johns Hopkins
timm1
started Jun 13, 2023 |
Duncan
replied Jun 13
Boston is certainly more affordable but I am not clear on how their reputations and quality of their programs compare. Is JHU's business school actually held in any decent kind of regard?
Boston vs Johns Hopkins
timm1
started Jun 13, 2023 |
Duncan
replied Jun 13
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Boston is certainly more affordable but I am not clear on how their reputations and quality of their programs compare. Is JHU's business school actually held in any decent kind of regard?
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Which MBA program should I choose between LSUS MBA and UIUC/...
mnsjohn69
started Dec 29, 2022 |
Duncan
replied Dec 29
Application
Online MBA
I am planning to apply for an online MBA program that is AACSB accredited and have low tuition rate. I have three options- UIUC/Boston University tuition ~24000, LSUS- tuition~12000. While both UIUC and Boston are well ranked university, LSUS is non-ranked but provides the cheapest option in the mar...
Which MBA program should I choose between LSUS MBA and UIUC/...
mnsjohn69
started Dec 29, 2022 |
Duncan
replied Dec 29
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Online MBA
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I am planning to apply for an online MBA program that is AACSB accredited and have low tuition rate. I have three options- UIUC/Boston University tuition ~24000, LSUS- tuition~12000. While both UIUC and Boston are well ranked university, LSUS is non-ranked but provides the cheapest option in the mar...
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Options for vertical career advancement
cae86
started Sep 13, 2022 |
Duncan
replied Sep 13
Online MBA
Hi all,
I am a 36yo engineer working in research in a non-profit institution in Spain. I would like to do an MBA to enable me move into more strategy-oriented roles, but still closely related to research. I will stay put in Spain for the time being, but in a few years' time I would probably like to...
Options for vertical career advancement
cae86
started Sep 13, 2022 |
Duncan
replied Sep 13
Online MBA
6
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542
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Hi all,
I am a 36yo engineer working in research in a non-profit institution in Spain. I would like to do an MBA to enable me move into more strategy-oriented roles, but still closely related to research. I will stay put in Spain for the time being, but in a few years' time I would probably like to...
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BU oMBA vs. Open University MBA tech. management
Gjjggjknfdfgfthb
started Aug 31, 2022 |
Duncan
replied Aug 31
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Good evening,
I am a software engineer with a PhD and a few years’ work experience. I am not looking for a major career change, but rather to advance towards more senior, strategy-focused positions within my sector.
I am particularly interested in the BU oMBA and the Open University’s MBA in tech...
BU oMBA vs. Open University MBA tech. management
Gjjggjknfdfgfthb
started Aug 31, 2022 |
Duncan
replied Aug 31
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1
Replies
495
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Good evening,
I am a software engineer with a PhD and a few years’ work experience. I am not looking for a major career change, but rather to advance towards more senior, strategy-focused positions within my sector.
I am particularly interested in the BU oMBA and the Open University’s MBA in tech...
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