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programs/mba/harvard-business-school-mba
Salary & Career
avg salary$259,874
employed at 3mo90%
Program Info
duration2 years
tuition$152,820
formatFull-time
teachingCase Method (approximately 80%)
Class Profile
class size1010
avg age27
avg work experience5 years
women %46%
international %37%
Rankings
FT rank#10
QS rank#2
tierI
WSO finance tierS
WSO consulting tierS
Admissions
GMAT Range
720-790
TOEFL Min
109+
IELTS Min
7.5+
GRE
Accepted
Application Deadlines
round1September 4, 2024
round2January 7, 2025
round3April 1, 2025
Curriculum
Core Courses
Finance 1Financial Reporting and ControlLeadership and Organizational Behavior (LEAD)MarketingTechnology and Operations ManagementBusiness, Government, and the International Economy (BGIE)StrategyThe Entrepreneurial ManagerLeadership and Corporate Accountability (LCA)FIELD Global Immersion
Elective Areas
Accounting and ManagementFinanceGeneral ManagementMarketingNegotiation, Organizations & MarketsStrategy
Top Recruiters
McKinsey & CompanyBoston Consulting GroupBain & CompanyAmazonGoldman Sachs
Top Industries
ConsultingFinancial ServicesTechnology
Program Highlights
  • -Case Method Teaching
  • -Leadership Development
  • -Global Immersion Experiences
  • -Entrepreneurship
ROI
total cost$152,820
program typeFull-time
APPLICATION TIMELINE
# plan your timeline for MBA
deadline:
Sep 4, 2025
[!] Deadline passed remaining
progress:0/25 tasks
what_ready:
# reminders:
- ⚠️ URGENT: Less than 3 months until deadline - prioritize immediately
- Consider taking GMAT within 4 weeks - limited prep time remaining
- Focus on essay quality - this is your strongest differentiator now
- Reach out to recommenders immediately - they need advance notice
TIMELINE BREAKDOWN
[done]GMAT/GRE Preparation
# Study and take standardized test
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Jun 4, 2025 (-455 days)
[done]Document Gathering
# Collect transcripts and credentials
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Jul 4, 2025 (-425 days)
[done]Letters of Recommendation
# Request and follow up on references
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Jul 4, 2025 (-425 days)
[done]Essay Writing
# Draft and refine application essays
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Aug 4, 2025 (-394 days)
[done]Final Review & Submission
# Complete and submit application
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Sep 4, 2025 (-363 days)
# general guide only. check official website for requirements.
ADMISSION CALCULATOR
MBA
gpa (0-4.0):
>
gmat (200-800):
>
work_experience (yrs):
>
admission_probability:
55%
[target]
[+]gpa: strong
[~]test: average
[~]exp: average
recommendations:
- Seek leadership opportunities in current role
# estimate only. actual decisions consider essays, interviews, etc.
data: Financial Times & QS 2025
vlocal(2026-09-02)