MBA Business Administration (Smeal - M.B.A., D.B.A.) at Pennsylvania State University

Programme overview

The Master of Business Administration program is a professional degree designed to prepare individuals for managerial positions in business, government, and nonprofit institutions. The M.B.A. curriculum blends technical rigor, managerial theory, and integrative learning experiences through case studies and other teaching methods. A managerial communications course is fully integrated into the program. The program is delivered in residential and hybrid formats. The D.B.A.

Faculty: The Graduate School | Duration: 35 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: University Park, PA, United States

What you will study

Courses include Quantitative Analysis for Managerial Decision Making, Economics for Managers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) Applicants must: Submit a completed online Fox Graduate School Application for Admission , including short admissions essay, resume, and three professional references with complete contact information. Résumé reflecting relevant professional experience including internships and co-op experiences. Submit official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended . GMAT and/or GRE scores will not be required for admission. Accordingly, these scores will not be accepted. Students who do not have foundational quantitative backgrounds may be required to take MBADM 811 and/or MBADM 813 (or equivalent course work) prior to entering the program. The program faculty director will assess the background of each applicant.

Domestic applicants: USD 32,352 a year (2026-27). University Park graduate 'MBA (1yr)' full-time tuition per academic year (fall and spring), PA resident rate / Non-Pennsylvania rate (includes international). Excludes mandatory student fee and living costs. Source

International applicants: USD 55,806 a year (2026-27). University Park graduate 'MBA (1yr)' full-time tuition per academic year (fall and spring), PA resident rate / Non-Pennsylvania rate (includes international). Excludes mandatory student fee and living costs. Source

Duration: 35 credits

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.psu.edu/graduate-admissions/how-to-apply/

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