Tepper School of Business
(Carnegie Mellon University)
QUICK FACTS
- Location: Pittsburgh, PA, United States
- Program Length: 2 years
- Program Cost: $151,424
- Average GMAT score: 702
- Average Work Experience: 5.2 years
Employment Reports (2022)
- Received an Offer: 97%
- Median Salary: $148,067
- 40.6% found jobs in consulting
RANKINGS
- #18 US News - Best Business Schools
- #9 US News - Part-time MBA
- #57 QS Global MBA Rankings 2023
CLASS OF 2024
- Total Enrollment: 192
- Women: 31%
- Average GPA: 3.33
ABOUT
APPLICATION DEADLINES
- Round 1: October 2nd, 2023
- Round 2: January 8th, 2024
- Round 3: March 4th, 2024
- Round 4: May 6th, 2024
APPLICATION PROCESS
Transcripts
Unofficial transcripts of all academic work are required.
GMAT or GRE
Official GMAT, GRE, or EA scores are accepted.
Foreign Language Requirement
Candidates are required to demonstrate a level of competence in English to meet the admissions requirements of the university. Candidates are required to take a TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo exam unless they attended an undergraduate institution, earning a bachelor’s degree, where the sole language of instruction was English or earned a graduate degree where the sole language of instruction was English.
1 Recommendation
One professional recommendation is required using the GMAC Common Letter of Recommendation (LOR).
Essay Description
There is one required essay (maximum 500 words) for all Tepper MBA applicants (except college seniors):
The Tepper community is dynamic and unique with students who strive to be collaborative, supportive and inclusive. Please provide an example of when you experienced or created an inclusive environment and how you will use that experience to help members of the community reach their full potential.
Optional essay:
Share any additional information about your candidacy that you may wish to share with the admissions committee.
If you’re. areapplicant, use the optional essay to explain how your candidacy has strengthened since your last application.
Video Essay
Prompt: Please describe your post-MBA career goals.
Some things to keep in mind:
- You have up to 2 minutes to respond to this question.
- Please be as specific as possible. If you have not yet identified specific companies, that is okay. Just tell us what interests you for your next role or company. What about the industry, company, or functional role is appealing to you?
- If you have any criteria you are using to evaluate career opportunities, please share those as well. We may have great opportunities to add to your list.
- How does this post-MBA career goal relate to your long-term career plan?
Resume
Students need to submit their current business resume through the HBS online application system. The resume can be a standard business resume or CV, as they do not require any special format. That is to say, applicants can use whatever they would use to conduct a job search.
Interview
Following submission of your application, applicants may be invited to interview with a member of our MBA Admissions team. The interviews are by invitation only and are required.
Application Fee
All applicants are required to pay a nonrefundable application fee of $200.
PROGRAM STRENGTHS
Tepper Quad
The Tepper Quad at Tepper is where business, technology and analytics intersect. The Tepper Quad is the innovation hub where seven campus colleges combine to collaborate and network. At the Tepper Quad students are able to learn from management researchers and professors while working alongside motivated young adults with passions in entrepreneurship, architectual design, robotics, and other creative ventures.
Dual Degrees
MBA students can combine their program with either another degree or embark on a specific track in order to take a deeper dive into their interests and passions. Dual degree programs at Tepper include:
- MBA/Engineering
- MBA/Healthcare Policy
- MBA/JD with the University of Pitt.
- MBA/Public Policy
- MBA/Software Engineering
STUDENT LIFE
Students at Tepper study at the beautiful Carnegie Mellon campus located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. With state of the art facilities for studying and networking, students have the opportunity to join clubs and participate in leadership experiences, such as the graduate business association.
MBA PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The MBA program at Tepper is STEM-Designated, meaning, students are exposed to analytical, data-driven curriculum with emphasis on management science. This unique approach prepares Tepper students to become leaders in the areas of business, technology and analytics. The MBA community emphasises teamwork in order to foster collaboration, innovation and define new frontiers of business and beyond.
First Year
The MBA program at Tepper is 2 years in length, with the first year beginning with a Basecamp orientation program where students learn how to manage teams and undergo a leadership assessment. The first year is also composed of two Corporate Networking Club Treks where students can expand their network and build future professional relationships. Students also participate in a Leadership Assessment Debrief with a Leadership Coach and prepare for a summer internship.
Fall Semester
- Probability and Stats
- Management Presentations
- Financial and Managerial Accounting I
- Corporate Strategy
- Managerial Economics
- Optimization
- Marketing Management
- Finance
- Operations Management
Spring Semester
- Statistical Decision Making
- Leadership Communication
- Financial and Managerial Accounting II
- Managing Networks and Organizations
- Global Economics
Second Year
During year two students are exposed to more elective courses where they can fine tune their course load to better suit their interests and needs. A required Ethics and Leadership Course also takes place during year two as well as a capstone project and a cultural trip during Spring Break.
FEATURED PROFESSORS
Sean Ammirati
Professor Ammirati is the Distinguished Service Professor of Entrepreneurship at Tepper. He is the co-founder of the Carnegie Mellon Corporate Startup Lab. He worked professionally for 12 years foudning, building, and selling in the software and media industries as well as being Chief Operating Officer of ReadWriteWeb. He also hosts the podcast Agile Giants. He received his BS from Grove City College in Computer Information Systems.
Sridhar R. Tayur
Professor Tayur is the Ford Distinguished Research Chair, and Professor of Operations Management. His research interests range form Quantum computing to Social Enterprises and Responsible Research. He is well published, with his work appearing in numerous Journals such as the Journal of American College of Cariology and the Journal of Manufacturing and Service Operations Management. He received his PhD from Cornell and his BTech from IIt Madras in Mechanical Engineering.