The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania – Philadelphia Courses and Fees

The Wharton School Programs:

Wharton offers a diverse range of courses for international students, including undergraduate programs across 19 disciplines, 19 MBA majors, and 9 doctoral programs.

The school also conducts special orientation seminars for students across all its programs. Wharton provides two types of MBA programs: a full-time MBA and an executive MBA. Additionally, students have the opportunity to pursue various dual-degree programs in collaboration with other prestigious schools at the University of Pennsylvania.

Students can also engage in interdisciplinary programs, such as the MA Lauder or joint degrees. As a member of the Wharton-INSEAD Alliance, Wharton students can complete part of their education abroad at its partner university.

Popular majors at Wharton include Accounting, Actuarial Science, Business Analytics, Business Economics, Business Administration, and Public Policy.

Master of Business Administration [M.B.A]

The Wharton MBA program at the University of Pennsylvania is a two-year, full-time course designed to provide a comprehensive foundation in business principles, leadership, communication, and analytical skills. The program features a flexible curriculum, allowing students to explore various areas of interest and tailor their studies to their passions.

Core courses include:

• Foundations of Teamwork and Leadership
• Marketing Management
• Microeconomics for Managers
• Advanced Microeconomics for Managers
• Regression Analysis for Managers
• Speaking and Writing, focusing on enhancing persuasion and communication skills

Students benefit from specialized advisors who cover over 30 industry pathways, offering guidance on job searches, resume building, networking, and negotiations. Wharton also provides ongoing career education and networking resources for alumni throughout their careers. The program is available on-campus.

Important Dates

• Eligibility Check: Interview invitations by October 24. Note that deadlines for the upcoming intake are yet to be announced and are based on previous years.

Application Dates for 2025 Intake:

• Round 1 Application Deadline: September 6, 2024
• Round 1 Application Decisions: December 14, 2024
• Round 2 Application Deadline: January 4, 2025
• Round 2 Application Decisions: March 26, 2025
• Round 3 Application Deadline: April 2, 2025
• Deferred Admissions Round Application Deadline: April 24, 2025
• Round 3 Application Decisions: May 13, 2025
• Deferred Admissions Round Application Decisions: June 27, 2025

Tuition Fees

• 1st Year Tuition Fee: ₹7,120,630 (USD 84,830)

Other Expenses (Average Cost Per Year):

• Transportation: ₹89,816 (USD 1,070)

• Room and Board: ₹1,921,135 (USD 22,887)

• Health Insurance: ₹370,343 (USD 4,412)

• Books and Supplies: ₹113,991 (USD 1,358)

• Total Cost: ₹2,495,285 (USD 29,727)

The total cost of the Wharton MBA program is $84,874, covering both tuition and pre-term fees.