Other than the
vast opportunities that business school in the United states provides, such as
internships and jobs in New York, Boston, Chicago, Silicon Valley, Washington
D.C. and more, Universities in the United States offer their students an education
on par with best in the world as well as
the highest likelihood of success after graduate school. According to Business Insider, 8 out of the top 10 MBA graduate
programs are located in the United States. Furthermore, according to MBA50, 7 of the
top 10 business schools are also located in the United States. So, if you are
motivated to invest in your future, here are the top 7 business schools in the
United States.
1. Harvard
Business School
If you are an
international student who has high grades and is eager to achieve a prestigious
education in the worlds most renowned university, then Harvard is the school
for you. For the class of 2017, Harvard Business School only accepted 11% of
the 9686 students who applied. Of the 948 students who enrolled, 34% were
international students, and 28% were ethnic minorities. Harvard does not
sponsor a quota for the applicants they accept, and they accept their students
solely based on their achievements as individuals. The most popular employment fields for students
who receive an MBA from Harvard are in finance and management consulting.
Facts:
- The average age of students accepted into Harvard’s MBA Class of 2017 program is 27.
- There are 64 represented countries in the class of 2017.
- Average Undergraduate GPA: 3.67.
- GMAT scores of accepted students range from 510-790. The Median GMAT score was 730.
Notable
Alumni:
- Michael Bloomberg (Former Mayor of New York)
- George W. Bush (Former President of the United States)
- Tyra Banks (Founder of America’s Next Top Model TV Show)
- Mitt Romney (Republican Candidate for U.S. 2012 Election; Governor of Massachusetts)
- Michael Lynton (CEO of Sony Entertainment Inc.) - International Student
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2. Stanford
Graduate School of Business (GSB)
Similarly to
Harvard, Stanford University admits individuals based upon their merit and the
potential they believe the individual can attain in their program. For the
class of 2016, only 5.6% of the 7355 applicants were accepted, and of the 410
admitted applicants, 44% were international students. Stanford is a university
that promotes diversity, for class of 2016, “the number of international
students and the number of countries they originate from reached an all-time
high” (Stanford GSB). A large pool of
the students who study at Stanford tend to find careers in finance, technology and management consulting. If you are an international student looking for an
amazing business education, Stanford is a school you should highly consider.
Facts:
- Average years of work experience for admitted applicants: 4 years.
- GMAT scores of accepted students range from 550 - 790. The average GMAT score was 732.
- There are 62 represented countries in the class of 2016.
Notable
Alumni:
- John F. Kennedy (Former President of the United States)
- Joe Coulombe (Founder of Trader Joe’s)
- Charles Schwab (Founder of American Brokerage Company, Charles Schwab Corp.)
- Mukesh Ambani (Chairman of India’s second most valuable company, Reliance Industries Limited) - International Student
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3. University
of Pennsylvania: Wharton
UPenn’s Wharton
School of Business MBA program is one of the most sought after graduate degrees
in the business world due to its prestige. Wharton’s acceptance rate is nearly
14%. For the class of 2016, Wharton admitted 859 out of 6111 applicants. From
this pool of students, 31% were international students who represent over 71
countries. A majority of the students who attend Wharton tend to find careers
in consulting, financial services and technology. Wharton offers its students with a diverse
academic experience as well as a reputable MBA degree which places its students on track towards a successful future.
Facts:
- Work Experience (average): 5 years.
- GMAT scores of students range from 620-780. The average GMAT score was 728.
- Undergraduate Majors of Students: 23% STEM, 45% Humanities or Social Sciences, 27% Business, 5% Other.
Notable
Alumni:
- Warren Buffett - attended as undergraduate student (Most successful investor of 20th century; worth over $68 billion)
- Donald Trump (Chairman and President of The Trump Organization)
- Elon Musk (Founder of Paypal and Tesla Motors)
- Anil Ambani (Indian Business magnate who is also the chairman of Reliance Group; worth over $6.3 billion) - International Student
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4. Massachusetts
Institute of Technology (MIT): Sloan School of Management
Although MIT is
recognized as one of the best Tech institutes in the world, its business school
is also amongst the most prestigious in the world. Sloan generally admits
students who demonstrate their creativity, intellectual curiosity, and
leadership skills through their past experiences. They accept students based on
their skills rather than only their academic scores, and nearly 40% of their
enrolled applicants are international students.
A large pool of the students who study at Sloan tend to find careers in consulting, software or finance. If you would like to be in a
community that promotes technological innovation and business, then MIT Sloan
may be the right place for you.
Facts:
- Work Experience (average): 5 years.
- Class Distribution: 61% Male, 39% Female.
- Average Undergraduate GPA: 3.60.
- GMAT scores of students range from 660-760. The average GMAT score was 713.
- Undergraduate Majors of Students: 31% Engineering, 19% Business, 50% amongst Humanities, Social Sciences, Math, Economics, and Other.
Notable
Alumni:
- William Clay Ford (Executive Chairman of Ford Motor Company)
- Benjamin Netanyahu (Prime Minister of Israel) - International Student
- William A. Porter (Founder of E-Trade)
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5. Columbia
Business School
Located in the city that never sleeps, “Columbia Business School
looks for intellectually driven people from diverse educational, economic,
social, cultural, and geographic backgrounds” (Columbia website). Of the 5799
applicants in 2014, 18.2% were admitted and over 41% of the 1056 applicants
were international students. Most students who attend Columbia Business School
pursue careers in finance, consulting, media and technology. If you want to
study in one of the most diverse and driven cities in the world, then Columbia
is the school for you.
Facts:
- GMAT scores of students range from 680-760. The average GMAT score was 716.
- Work Experience (average): 5 years.
- Average Undergraduate GPA: 3.50.
- Undergraduate Majors of Students: 38% Social Science, 28% Business, 17% Engineering, 8% Humanities, 9% Other.
Notable
Alumni:
- Henry Kravis (Co-founder of Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co., a private equity firm with over $62 billion in assets)
- Warren Buffett (Most successful investor of 20th century; worth over $68 billion)
- Vikram Pandit (Former Chief Executive of Citigroup) - International Student
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6. University
of Chicago: Booth
“If you excel
in environments where you take the lead in solving problems - by challenging
conventional wisdom, generating new insights, and uncovering compelling
evidence - then Booth is the place for you” (Booth website). Much like other
top universities, Booth encourages its prospective students to take initiative
and develop leadership skills throughout their early 20’s. Booth’s initiative
is to teach its students in a way that will allow them to shape the world of
business throughout their future careers. Booth has not disclosed the number of
applicants they received in 2014, but their acceptance rate was 21% and 36% of
their accepted applicants are international students. A large pool of the
students who study at Booth tend to find careers in finance, consulting, marketing and management. If you
want a business education (in one of the coldest cities in the United States)
that promises to be unique, then you should consider Booth.
Facts:
- Average GMAT score of accepted students: 724.
- Average Undergraduate GPA: 3.59.
- Work Experience (average): 4.5 years.
- Over 55 countries represented for the Class of 2016.
Notable
Alumni:
- Archie R. Boe (Former Chairman and CEO of Allstate Corp.)
- Jon Winkelried (Former Co-President of Goldman Sachs)
- Satya Nadella (CEO of Microsoft) - International Student
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7. Northwestern:
Kellogg School of Management
Kellogg is a
schools that values “exceptional men and women, team players and hardworking
leaders…[who] come from different states, nations, ethnic backgrounds,
industries and fields of study” (Kellogg website). Kellogg offers its students
with an MBA program that promises to help students forge their ideal future and
career paths. For the class of 2014, Kellogg admitted 22% of its applicants for
a total of 483 enrolled students; 36% of these accepted applicants were
international students. Most of the MBA students who graduate from Kellogg find
careers in management consulting, financial services or consumer products. If you are
looking for a school that will help you develop leadership skills and personal
growth, then Kellogg may be the school for you.
Facts:
- Work Experience: 2 years - 12.5 years.
- Average GMAT score of accepted students: 717.
- The average age of students accepted into Kellogg’s MBA Class of 2016 program is 28.
Notable
Alumni:
- Brad Blum (CEO of Burger King)
- Gregg Steinhafel (President, CEO, and Chairman of Target Corp.)
- Steve Hafner (Founder of kayak.com)
- Roshni Nadar (Executive Director and CEO of HCL Corp.) - International Student
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Please keep in
mind that the MBA programs mentioned in this blog are amongst the best in the
world. The admissions process for these universities are extremely competitive,
but with good scores and hard work, enrollment is possible. Listed below are
some more MBA program’s that are slightly less competitive but still very
reputable.
Other
Notable Universities for MBA Degrees:
UC Berkley:
Haas School of Business
Duke: The Fuqua
School of Business
New York
University: Stern School of Business
Cornell
University: Johnson Graduate School of Management
Dartmouth: Tuck
School of Business
Yale
University: School of Management
University of
Michigan: Ross School of Business
UCLA: Anderson
School of Management
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The
information posted in this blog is for two-year MBA programs only; some of
these universities offer accelerated one-year programs but the statistics are
not disclosed.
Please note
that all the universities listed above offer loan and scholarship programs for
international students. No Co-signer is needed in most cases, and each student
is evaluated based upon his/her specific needs.
Sources:
Rankings Information:
BusinessInsider
Forbes
MBA50
Business
School Rankings
USNews
University
Class Profiles for 2014 or 2015
Harvard
Class Profile
Stanford
Class Profile
University
of Pennsylvania Class Profile
Massachusetts
Institute of Technology: Sloan School of Management Class Profile
Columbia
Business School
University
of Chicago: Booth
Northwestern:
Kellogg School of Management
