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GMAT Tip: Planning For Fall Admission
The following post originally appeared, in its entirety, on Clearadmit.com
Congratulations! You’ve made the decision to go back to school. Maybe it’s something you’ve been thinking about for awhile, or maybe it was an impulse decision made over the holidays and too much spiked eggnog. Regardless of how you got there, it’s 2016, you’re committed, and ready to tackle everything all at once… Continue reading…
Full-Time MBA
Notre Dame Full-Time MBA Program Structure
Courses for the Notre Dame Full-Time MBA at the Mendoza College of Business are offered during the academic year on a full-time basis. The degree requires 64 credits.
Curriculum for the Notre Dame Full-Time MBA
Courses for the two-year MBA are offered during the academic year on a full-time basis. Following a semester of core business courses, students select a concentration track to tailor their studies to their specific career goals. Furthermore, each semester is comprised of two seven-week modules, which gives students the option to easily add electives. In addition, students have the option of taking Interterm Intensive, which may involve case studies or immersive travel abroad.
MBA students may pursue concentrations in business analytics, business leadership, consulting, corporate finance, innovation & entrepreneurship, investments, or marketing. Each concentration allows students to tailor their studies for specific positions or industries.
Notre Dame Full-Time MBA Rankings
• U.S. News & World Report: 30
• Bloomberg: 28
• Forbes: 25
• Financial Times: 57
• The Economist: 35
Class Profile
The most recent Mendoza full-time MBA class featured 125 students. The average age of the class is 27. Around 30 percent of the class is comprised of students are female, 30 percent international students, and 14 percent of students are of minority status. The middle 80 percent of students scored between 610 and 740 on the GMAT, and the average work experience per student is 5.1 years.
Career Statistics
Within three months of graduating, 92% of the Mendoza MBA Class of 2019 had received full-time job offers. Their average salaries and bonuses landed at $144,536.
Financial services was the most popular industry for the Class of 2019, as nearly 24% of graduates entered the field. Consulting and tech each claimed 20.6% of Mendoza MBAs. Nearly 10% of the group chose the consumer products industry. Health care claimed 6.9% followed by energy & utilities at 5.9%.
Almost 36% of the Class of 2019 settled in the Midwest. The second most popular region was the Northeast at 22.1%. The Mid-Atlantic and West each saw 10.5% of graduates. The Southwest took in 9.5% and 4.2% settled in the South.
Tuition, Scholarships, and Financial Aid
The Notre Dame Full-Time MBA tuition for 2020-2021 is $58,030. Candidates should also factor in additional expenses including other fees, room and board, books and supplies, healthcare, and more.
Over 85 percent of Mendoza MBA students receive financial aid in the form of fellowships or graduate assistantships. Fellowships are competitive and range from $5,000 to full tuition, and they are awarded on the basis of a candidate’s merit, leadership ability, background, or commitment to underserved populations. Full tuition awards include the Kenneth R. Meyer fellowships for exceptional academic performance, as well as the Dean’s Distinguished Fellows for students with leadership potential. Additional awards include the Ethical Global Leaders Fellowships, the President’s Circle Fellowships, John Cardinal O’Hara Society Fellowships, Provost Fellowships, Notre Dame MBA/NSHMBA Merit Fellowships, Women in Business Scholars/Forté Foundation Fellowships, and The Freedom Fellowships. Over ninety additional corporate and other named fellowships are also available.
Admissions for the Notre Dame Full-Time MBA
Applicants to the Mendoza full-time MBA program must provide official GMAT or GRE scores, all previous academic transcripts, two recommendations, TOEFL, PTE, or IELTS scores for non-native English speaking applicants, one essay (two options), and one slide presentation is also required with an application. The MBA’s general application requirements also includes five or more years of work experience and active employment, a personal interview, and $100 application fee. In addition, international students may be required to submit official TOEFL, PTE, or IELTS academic score reports.
2021-2022 Notre Dame Full-Time MBA Deadlines
| ROUND | DEADLINE | VIRTUAL INTERVIEW DATES | DECISION |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Decision | Sept. 21, 2021 | Sept. 29-30; Oct. 7-8, 15, 2021 | Oct. 29, 2021 |
| 1 | Nov. 2, 2021 | Nov. 16-18; Dec. 1-2, 2021 | Dec. 17, 2021 |
| 2 | Jan. 11, 2022 | Jan. 27-28; Feb. 1-3; 10-11, 24; Mar. 10, 2022 |
Mar. 18, 2022 |
| 3 | Mar. 15, 2022 | Mar. 23-24, 30-31; April 7, 19-21, 2022 |
Apr. 22, 2022 |
| 4 | May 3, 2022 | Upon Request | Rolling |
| 5 | Rolling | Upon Request | Rolling |
CAU Alumni Named as First African-American Director of Lincoln YWCA
Karen Bell-Dancy, graduate of Clark Atlanta University – School of Business, was recently named as executive director of the Lincoln YWCA, becoming the first African-American to hold the position.
Tips for the MBA Reapplication Process from UCLA’s Anderson School
It’s MBA application season! For some students it’s all good news from here, for others, rough waters are ahead. If you’ve already received a rejection letter from your top MBA program choice, there’s no reason to panic. There’s always the possibility of reapplying to your number one program. To make sure you have the best chance of success, we spoke with Jessica Chung, associate director of MBA admissions at UCLA’s Anderson School of Management. She offered some valuable insight into the rejection and MBA reapplication process at the Anderson School. Continue reading…
Industry Spotlight: Philadelphia Pharmaceutical Companies
When considering where to go to school for your MBA, the industries located in your school’s region should be a major factor. To help you decide which regions are best for you, we’re beginning an industry series about four of our top metro areas, starting with Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and its concentration to bio-science and pharmaceuticals. Continue reading…
Imperial College of Business Students Reveal Shopping Habits of Millennials
Students at the Imperial College of Business at the Imperial College of London published a report last month that revealed the shopping habits of 18 to 34 year olds.
The students were from the MSc in Strategic Marketing program, and the report was part on a consulting project for eBay Enterprise.
How to Know If an MBA Is Right for You
This post has been republished in its entirety from original source clearadmit.com.
At the most basic level, the question most MBA candidates inevitably begin with is, “Why should I pursue an MBA?” A seemingly simple question, it is possibly the most significant one to consider on the path to a graduate degree. But much of the answer depends on weighing your individual pros versus cons—and addressing common myths about an MBA. Continue reading…
Rady School Now Accepting Applications for New MSBA Program
The Rady School of Management at UC San Diego introduced a new Master of Science in Business Analytics program, now enrolling for Fall 2016. The MSBA degree program will offer hands-on training to prepare students to use data and analytics to identify business opportunities, generate business insights, and create business solutions. Continue reading…
Interview with a Foster School MBA Student
Sometimes the best way to discover if a school is right for you is to talk to a recent MBA student. The University of Washington’s Foster School of Business delved into their current MBA class and interviewed one of their Class of 2016 students about his Goldman Sachs internship and career change. Continue reading…
GMAT Tip: Set Yourself Up For Success
In case you haven’t figured it out, the first full week of the new year can be a minefield. If you’re like most folks, you’ve taken some time off over the last few weeks, Continue reading…
Wharton Professors Examine What Makes MBAs Happy
Professors Matthew Bidwell and Ethan Mollick of the Wharton School of Business of the University of Pennsylvania were recently acknowledged for their historic study on the happiness of entrepreneurs.
The team discovered, after surveying 11,000 MBA graduates over a span of years, that those who ended up running their own businesses ranked themselves happiest. A recent article by Martin Zwilling in Forbes noted the professors’ research, along with a list of tips for those entering the workplace as entrepreneurs.
Top 7 MBA Podcasts for Business Professionals
It’s a new year and that means as a business professional and MBA candidate it’s time to step up your game by learning new strategies, setting new goals, and staying cutting edge in your industry. While reading blogs is a great start, sometimes the best way to absorb new information is through MBA podcasts. Continue reading…
Coles Partners with EY for Study on Succession Planning
The Coles College of Business at Kennesaw State University recently joined with EY to produce a joint report examining effective succession planning within leading family businesses. Continue reading…
Register Now for the SDSU Student Research Symposium
Registration is still open for the San Diego State University Student Research Symposium (SRS) 2016. Students can register until February 3, 2016. The SRS is a two-day event that recognizes the outstanding scholarly achievements of SDSU students. Continue reading…
Cass Hosts Lecture on Creative Problem Solving
The Centre for Creativity in Professional Practice at Cass Business School–City University, London recently hosted its inaugural lecture, according to a press release from the school.
The speaker was Brian Dorval, president of ThinkFirstServe Inc. and past vice president of client services for the Creative Problem Solving Group Inc. He has a track record of helping top companies enhance performance in innovation. Dorval is also one of the co-developers of Creative Problem Solving version 6.1. He has published extensively on creativity, mental imagery and problem solving.
Using an MBA to Get Your Ideal Job
There are many reasons why people head back to school to get their MBA. Some MBA applicants are looking for a career change or advancement in their current company, while other students just want to expand their options open and see what’s available. However, for every MBA candidate, there’s no doubt that the primary goal after his or her MBA is to have a career. Continue reading…
3 Questions To Ask Yourself Before Applying for an MBA
Going back to school to get your MBA is a major decision. Frankly, the additional schooling, homework, new expectations, and possibility of putting your career on hold, can be overwhelming. If you’re struggling with the decision about whether or not you should go back for your MBA, we’ve compiled a list of three questions you need to be able to answer to see if the MBA is right for you. Continue reading…
#ICYMI: MetroMBA Trends – 01.02.16
Welcome back to our weekly series, #ICYMI: MetroMBA Trends, where we round-up the hottest posts from the past week (in case you missed them). So, without further ado, here are the top 5 posts:
