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Salary & Career
avg salary$146,818
employed at 3mo92%
Program Info
duration21 months
tuition$137,632
formatFull-time
teachingMix of case studies, experiential learning through the Global Leadership Program, and hands-on projects
Class Profile
class size91
avg age29
avg work experience5 years
women %38%
international %31%
Rankings
QS rank#188
tierIII
Admissions
GMAT Range
650-730
TOEFL Min
100+
IELTS Min
7.0+
GRE
Accepted
Application Deadlines
round1October 14, 2024
round2January 8, 2025
round3March 26, 2025
Curriculum
Core Courses
Financial AccountingManagerial StatisticsManagerial EconomicsManagement CommunicationMarketing ManagementManagement Decision AnalysisStrategic ManagementOperations Management
Elective Areas
AccountingFinanceInformation Technology and Operations ManagementManagement and OrganizationsMarketingReal Estate
Concentrations
AccountingBusiness AnalyticsFinanceGeneral BusinessInformation and OperationsManagementMarketingReal EstateStrategy and Entrepreneurship
Top Recruiters
AmazonAccentureAT&T
Top Industries
ConsultingTechnologyFinancial Services
Exchange Programs
WHU - Otto Beisheim School of ManagementIE Business SchoolBocconi UniversityMelbourne Business School
Program Highlights
  • -Location in Dallas
  • -Experiential learning opportunities
  • -Strong alumni network
ROI
total cost$137,632
program typeFull-time
APPLICATION TIMELINE
# plan your timeline for MBA
deadline:
Oct 14, 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, 2026Jul 14, 2025 (-415 days)
[done]Document Gathering
# Collect transcripts and credentials
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Aug 14, 2025 (-384 days)
[done]Letters of Recommendation
# Request and follow up on references
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Aug 14, 2025 (-384 days)
[done]Essay Writing
# Draft and refine application essays
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Sep 14, 2025 (-353 days)
[done]Final Review & Submission
# Complete and submit application
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Oct 14, 2025 (-323 days)
# general guide only. check official website for requirements.
ADMISSION CALCULATOR
MBA
gpa (0-4.0):
>
gmat (200-800):
>
work_experience (yrs):
>
admission_probability:
60%
[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)