Program Spotlight: Full-Time MBA
Tuition
47,704
Duration
9
months
Class Size
52
Intakes
August
Language
English
Average GMAT
639
Avg. Work Exp.
4.4 yrs
Avg. Salary
116,500
International
Students
Students
17%
Woman
37%
Penn State - Smeal College of Business
220 Business Building
The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA 16802-3000 / United States
The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA 16802-3000 / United States
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Programs at Penn State - Smeal
MBA
Duration
9 months
Language
English
Tuition
47,704
Intakes
August
Deadline
April 01
Average GMAT
639
Class Size
52
Avg. Work Exp (years)
4.4
Avg. Salary
116,500
Concentrations
- Consulting
- Finance
- Marketing
- Supply Chain Management
Features
- Program length is flexible; it can be completed in as few as 9 months.
- Program current tuition and fees are: Residents $29,888. Non residents $47,704.
- Total credit hours: 34.
Placement Industries
Manufacturing 30%, Technology 24%, Health Care / Pharmaceuticals 22%, Consulting 13%, Other 11%Placement Functions
Supply Chain Management / Logistics / Operations 38%, Marketing 22%, Consulting 16%, General Management 16%
Executive MBA
Duration
17 months
Language
English
Tuition
102,000
Intakes
August
Deadline
May 01
Avg. Work Exp (years)
12.0
Features
- Program length is flexible; it can be completed in as few as 17 months.
- Program current tuition and fees are: $102,000.
Online MBA
Language
English
Tuition
59,328
Intakes
August
Deadline
May 01
Concentrations
- Accounting Foundations
- Advanced Accounting
- Bbusiness Analytics
- Business Architecture
- Business Sustainability Strategy
- Community and Economic Development
- Corporate Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Cybersecurity Intelligence Leadership
- Engineering Leadership and Innovation Management
- Finance
- General Management
- Health Care Business
- Homeland Security
- Human Resource Management
- International Affairs
- Management Consulting
- Marketing Analytics
- Negotiation and Influence
- Project Management
- Public Administration
- Strategic Leadership
- Supply Chain Management
- Taxation
Features
- Program length is flexible.
- Program current tuition and fees are: $59,328.
- Cost per credit hour: $1,236.
- Total credit hours: 48.
Online MBA in Accounting Foundations
Language
English
Tuition
59,328
Intakes
August
Concentrations
- Accounting Foundations
Features
- Program length is flexible.
- Program current tuition and fees are: $59,328.
- Cost per credit hour: $1,236.
- Total credit hours: 48.
Online MBA in Additive Manufacturing and Design
Language
English
Tuition
59,328
Intakes
August
Concentrations
- Additive Manufacturing and Design
Features
- Program length is flexible.
- Program current tuition and fees are: $59,328.
- Cost per credit hour: $1,236.
- Total credit hours: 48.
Online MBA in Advanced Accounting
Language
English
Tuition
59,328
Intakes
August
Concentrations
- Advanced Accounting
Features
- Program length is flexible.
- Program current tuition and fees are: $59,328.
- Cost per credit hour: $1,236.
- Total credit hours: 48.
Online MBA in Business Analytics
Language
English
Tuition
59,328
Intakes
August
Concentrations
- Business Analytics
Features
- Program length is flexible.
- Program current tuition and fees are: $59,328.
- Cost per credit hour: $1,236.
- Total credit hours: 48.
Online MBA in Business Architecture
Language
English
Tuition
59,328
Intakes
August
Concentrations
- Business Architecture
Features
- Program length is flexible.
- Program current tuition and fees are: $59,328.
- Cost per credit hour: $1,236.
- Total credit hours: 48.
Online MBA in Business Sustainability Strategy
Language
English
Tuition
59,328
Intakes
August
Concentrations
- Business Sustainability Strategy
Features
- Program length is flexible.
- Program current tuition and fees are: $59,328.
- Cost per credit hour: $1,236.
- Total credit hours: 48.
Online MBA in Community and Economic Development
Language
English
Tuition
59,328
Intakes
August
Concentrations
- Community and Economic Development
Features
- Program length is flexible.
- Program current tuition and fees are: $59,328.
- Cost per credit hour: $1,236.
- Total credit hours: 48.
Online MBA in Corporate Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Language
English
Tuition
59,328
Intakes
August
Concentrations
- Corporate Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Features
- Program length is flexible.
- Program current tuition and fees are: $59,328.
- Cost per credit hour: $1,236.
- Total credit hours: 48.
Online MBA in Cybersecurity Intelligence Leadership
Language
English
Tuition
59,328
Intakes
August
Concentrations
- Cybersecurity Intelligence Leadership
Features
- Program length is flexible.
- Program current tuition and fees are: $59,328.
- Cost per credit hour: $1,236.
- Total credit hours: 48.
Online MBA in Engineering Leadership and Innovation Management
Language
English
Tuition
59,328
Intakes
August
Concentrations
- Engineering Leadership and Innovation Management
Features
- Program length is flexible.
- Program current tuition and fees are: $59,328.
- Cost per credit hour: $1,236.
- Total credit hours: 48.
Online MBA in Finance
Language
English
Tuition
59,328
Intakes
August
Concentrations
- Finance
Features
- Program length is flexible.
- Program current tuition and fees are: $59,328.
- Cost per credit hour: $1,236.
- Total credit hours: 48.
Online MBA in Financial Engineering
Language
English
Tuition
59,328
Intakes
August
Concentrations
- Financial Engineering
Features
- Program length is flexible.
- Program current tuition and fees are: $59,328.
- Cost per credit hour: $1,236.
- Total credit hours: 48.
Online MBA in General Management
Language
English
Tuition
59,328
Intakes
August
Concentrations
- General Management
Features
- Program length is flexible.
- Program current tuition and fees are: $59,328.
- Cost per credit hour: $1,236.
- Total credit hours: 48.
Online MBA in Health Care Business
Language
English
Tuition
59,328
Intakes
August
Concentrations
- Health Care Business
Features
- Program length is flexible.
- Program current tuition and fees are: $59,328.
- Cost per credit hour: $1,236.
- Total credit hours: 48.
Online MBA in Homeland Security
Language
English
Tuition
59,328
Intakes
August
Concentrations
- Homeland Security
Features
- Program length is flexible.
- Program current tuition and fees are: $59,328.
- Cost per credit hour: $1,236.
- Total credit hours: 48.
Online MBA in International Affairs
Language
English
Tuition
59,328
Intakes
August
Concentrations
- International Affairs
Features
- Program length is flexible.
- Program current tuition and fees are: $59,328.
- Cost per credit hour: $1,236.
- Total credit hours: 48.
Online MBA in Management Consulting
Language
English
Tuition
59,328
Intakes
August
Concentrations
- Management Consulting
Features
- Program length is flexible.
- Program current tuition and fees are: $59,328.
- Cost per credit hour: $1,236.
- Total credit hours: 48.
Online MBA in Marketing Analytics
Language
English
Tuition
59,328
Intakes
August
Concentrations
- Marketing Analytics
Features
- Program length is flexible.
- Program current tuition and fees are: $59,328.
- Cost per credit hour: $1,236.
- Total credit hours: 48.
Online MBA in Negotiation and Influence
Language
English
Tuition
59,328
Intakes
August
Concentrations
- Negotiation and Influence
Features
- Program length is flexible.
- Program current tuition and fees are: $59,328.
- Cost per credit hour: $1,236.
- Total credit hours: 48.
Online MBA in Project Management
Language
English
Tuition
59,328
Intakes
August
Concentrations
- Project Management
Features
- Program length is flexible.
- Program current tuition and fees are: $59,328.
- Cost per credit hour: $1,236.
- Total credit hours: 48.
Online MBA in Public Administration
Language
English
Tuition
59,328
Intakes
August
Concentrations
- Public Administration
Features
- Program length is flexible.
- Program current tuition and fees are: $59,328.
- Cost per credit hour: $1,236.
- Total credit hours: 48.
Online MBA in Real Estate Law and Valuation
Language
English
Tuition
59,328
Intakes
August
Concentrations
- Real Estate Law and Valuation
Features
- Program length is flexible.
- Program current tuition and fees are: $59,328.
- Cost per credit hour: $1,236.
- Total credit hours: 48.
Online MBA in Strategic Leadership
Language
English
Tuition
59,328
Intakes
August
Concentrations
- Strategic Leadership
Features
- Program length is flexible.
- Program current tuition and fees are: $59,328.
- Cost per credit hour: $1,236.
- Total credit hours: 48.
Online MBA in Supply Chain Management
Language
English
Tuition
59,328
Intakes
August
Concentrations
- Supply Chain Management
Features
- Program length is flexible.
- Program current tuition and fees are: $59,328.
- Cost per credit hour: $1,236.
- Total credit hours: 48.
Online MBA in Supply Chain Risk Management
Language
English
Tuition
59,328
Intakes
August
Concentrations
- Supply Chain Risk Management
Features
- Program length is flexible.
- Program current tuition and fees are: $59,328.
- Cost per credit hour: $1,236.
- Total credit hours: 48.
Online MBA in Talent and Diversity Leadership
Language
English
Tuition
59,328
Intakes
August
Concentrations
- Talent and Diversity Leadership
Features
- Program length is flexible.
- Program current tuition and fees are: $59,328.
- Cost per credit hour: $1,236.
- Total credit hours: 48.
Online MBA in Taxation
Language
English
Tuition
59,328
Intakes
August
Concentrations
- Taxation
Features
- Program length is flexible.
- Program current tuition and fees are: $59,328.
- Cost per credit hour: $1,236.
- Total credit hours: 48.
Rankings
Ranked
Listed in
36
Economist EMBA 2020
41
Economist MBA 2022
46
Bloomberg BusinessWeek US 2021-22
60
FT Global MBA 2023
Ranked
36
Economist EMBA 2020
41
Economist MBA 2022
46
Bloomberg BusinessWeek US 2021-22
60
FT Global MBA 2023
School Discussions
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More 2 year MBA program shutting down
donho199
started Feb 14, 2024 |
Duncan
replied Feb 14
More and more good MBA programs are shutting-down.
Among other format i.e. 2 year MBA, EMBA, online-MBA, the 2 year residential full-time MBA is the format that is most incompatible to future of works and careers.
Penn State’s Smeal College of Business To Downsize Its MBA From 2 Years To 1
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More 2 year MBA program shutting down
donho199
started Feb 14, 2024 |
Duncan
replied Feb 14
1
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More and more good MBA programs are shutting-down.
Among other format i.e. 2 year MBA, EMBA, online-MBA, the 2 year residential full-time MBA is the format that is most incompatible to future of works and careers.
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US MBA Programs
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started May 17, 2021 |
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replied May 17
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I'm starting the process of researching MBA programs for fall 2022 intake. I am an American citizen but I live abroad in the Middle East and I want to return to the US to do my MBA there. I work in logistics (7 years of global experience) and my overall goal is to work in logistics or strategy consu...
US MBA Programs
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Online MBAs with networks in the Northeast
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started Jan 15, 2021 |
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GMAT score of 660 sufficient?
sona1988
started Mar 05, 2019 |
trailer_o
replied Mar 5
Hi Guys,
I'd be grateful if someone can kindly evaluate my profile. I just gave my GMAT today and scored an average 660(disappointing considering I scored higher in GMAT Prep tests). Anyways, I am not too keen on giving it a second attempt.
My profile is as follows:
Std 10: 90.67%
Std 12: 86.3...
GMAT score of 660 sufficient?
sona1988
started Mar 05, 2019 |
trailer_o
replied Mar 5
13
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Views
Hi Guys,
I'd be grateful if someone can kindly evaluate my profile. I just gave my GMAT today and scored an average 660(disappointing considering I scored higher in GMAT Prep tests). Anyways, I am not too keen on giving it a second attempt.
My profile is as follows:
Std 10: 90.67%
Std 12: 86.3...
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Party schools!
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started Dec 26, 2018 |
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I know it's probably better to be thinking about the academics as I'm applying, but also I'm trying to put together a list of good party schools! I mean, I'm a single dude in his late 20s, and I can party and still get good grades, you know? Here's what I've got, let me know if you can think of any...
Party schools!
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started Dec 26, 2018 |
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replied Dec 26
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MBA for Supply Chain Management - Canada or US
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started Dec 11, 2018 |
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replied Dec 11
Supply Chain
Everybody, I have been looking for a good MBA for a Supply Chain Management career in either the US or Canada. I used the LinkedIn approach to create this short list:
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MBA for Supply Chain Management - Canada or US
Nukz891
started Dec 11, 2018 |
mba hipster
replied Dec 11
Supply Chain
8
Replies
869
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Everybody, I have been looking for a good MBA for a Supply Chain Management career in either the US or Canada. I used the LinkedIn approach to create this short list:
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Rotman
UBC
McMaster
Concordia
US
University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business
Northwestern Universi...
7
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558
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Evaluating MBA Programs.
RMantle
started Mar 26, 2018 |
mba hipster
replied Mar 26
My wife recently inquired on my behalf, information from National American University. I have been researching, talking to the institutioion, asking questions, etc. They do not have a GMAT requirement, but ask for credentials, some prerequisites, etc. As well as each course is on a timeline, where a...
Evaluating MBA Programs.
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started Mar 26, 2018 |
mba hipster
replied Mar 26
7
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558
Views
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PreetiN
started Nov 22, 2017 |
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replied Nov 22
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I am glad to see that this discussion board is so helpful. I would like a profile review if possible. Here is my profile:
From India (female). I have a degree in engineering with a converted GPA of 3.1
I have worked as a project manager for a telecom for 4 years. I am interested in going into cons...
Profile Review - 700 GMAT
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started Nov 22, 2017 |
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replied Nov 22
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5
Replies
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Views
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7
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Profile Evaluation - 650 GMAT 5 Years O&G Work Experience
mtalalazam
started Sep 04, 2017 |
mtalalazam
replied Sep 4
GMAT
Hi,
I am an engineering graduate from a Top-tier University in Pakistan.
CGPA: 3.03/4
5 Years Work Experience as a Drilling Engineer (Started as a Graduate Trainee. Currently supervising Drilling Rig operations managing a team of over 30+ technical hands and drilling assets worth 20 Million USD).
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Profile Evaluation - 650 GMAT 5 Years O&G Work Experience
mtalalazam
started Sep 04, 2017 |
mtalalazam
replied Sep 4
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7
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Hi,
I am an engineering graduate from a Top-tier University in Pakistan.
CGPA: 3.03/4
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MBA at a state school
serious man
started Apr 07, 2017 |
morgan
replied Apr 7
Application
Hi, where I am there are a few state schools where I can do an MBA for not too much money.
But after I started reading about top schools and rankings, I'm a bit hesitant to do an MBA at an unranked school.
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MBA at a state school
serious man
started Apr 07, 2017 |
morgan
replied Apr 7
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Hi, where I am there are a few state schools where I can do an MBA for not too much money.
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