Overview

Key features

Harvard Business School offers a two-year, full-time Master of Business Administration program with a general management curriculum focused on real-world practice.

Becoming a student at HBS means joining a global community that propels lifelong learning and career support alongside peers, faculty, and staff who will both challenge you and cheer you on as you find and accelerate your path.

Through the rich case- and experience-based curriculum at Harvard University Business School, students build deep general management and leadership skills, setting the foundation for lifelong impact on how they lead.

Habit of Leadership

Leadership may be expressed in many forms, from college extracurricular activities to academic or business achievements, from personal accomplishments to community commitments. We appreciate leadership on any scale, from organizing a classroom to directing a combat squad, from running an independent business to spearheading initiatives at work. In essence, we are looking for evidence of your potential.

Analytical Aptitude and Appetite

Harvard Business School is a demanding, fast-paced, and highly-verbal environment. We look for individuals who enjoy lively discussion and debate. Our case and field-based methods of learning depend upon the active participation of prepared students who can assess, analyze, and act upon complex information within often-ambiguous contexts. The MBA Admissions Board will review your prior academic performance, the results of the GMAT or GRE, and, if applicable, TOEFL iBT and/or IELTS, and the nature of your work experience. There is no particular previous course of study required to apply; you must, however, demonstrate the ability to master analytical and quantitative concepts.

Engaged Community Citizenship

So much of our MBA experience - including the case method, section life, and student-organized events - requires the active collaboration of the entire HBS community. That's why we look for students who exhibit the highest ethical standards and respect for others, and can make positive contributions to the MBA Program. The right candidates must be eager to share their experiences, support their colleagues, and teach as well as learn from their peers.

We want applicants who have these traits, as well as bring a variety of skills, accomplishments and aspirations. In each class, we create a dynamic environment that mirrors the breadth and depth of our world economy. Our promise to our faculty and to every student here is to create a class of 900 students who come from as many different backgrounds and perspectives as possible.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Finance

Financial Reporting and Control (FRC)

Leadership & Organizational Behavior (LEAD)

Marketing

Technology & Operations Management (TOM)

Business, Government, and the International Economy (BGIE)

The Entrepreneurial Manager (TEM)

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-03 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

7.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

109

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Duolingo English Test

145

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cambridge, United States

Disciplines

Business Administration View 1734 other Masters in Business Administration in United States

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Academic requirements

GMAT

Required

English requirements

IELTS

7.5

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PTE Academic

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TOEFL^® IBT

109

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Duolingo English Test

145

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Other requirements

General requirements

A 4-year undergraduate degree or its equivalent

GMAT or GRE test results
Written Application

Interview

Post-Interview Reflection - Within 24 hours of the interview, candidates are required to submit a written reflection through our online application system.

Essay

Recommendations (2)

Resume

Acceptance of Policies
Fee

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Tuition Fee

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International

76410 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 76410 USD per year during 24 months.
National

76410 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 76410 USD per year during 24 months.
In-State

76410 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 76410 USD per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Cambridge

1814 - 3756 USD /month

Living costs

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Funding

Business school is a valuable investment in your future. HBS proudly supports that investment by offering generous need-based HBS Fellowships to help students cover the full Cost of Attendance.

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