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Master of Business Administration Traditional MBA
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Cambridge, United States
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
Two-year management-science-focused MBA in which students design their own programme.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop foundational and applied knowledge of Business Administration Traditional MBA. Strengthen analytical and communication skills relevant to the field. Apply learning through appropriate academic activities.
Curriculum
- Core curriculum plus 144 units of graduate electives
- Four academic terms of residency
- Optional certificates
- Action-learning projects and an optional summer internship course between years one and two. A 4.0 out of 5.0 graduating GPA is needed.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor degree or equivalent with programme-specific prerequisites
- GRE or GMAT only where the department requires it
- English test scores for applicants whose primary language is not English
- Minimums set by each department.
Accepted academic background
Bachelor degree or equivalent; Program-specific prerequisites; GRE or GMAT per department
Documents you’ll need
- Academic transcripts
- Completed application form
- Identification document
- Prior degree certificate
- Language proficiency evidence if requested
- Additional program-specific supporting documents if requested
How to apply
- Check the programme's requirements and deadline on the Office of Graduate Education list on the official website. Most deadlines fall December to January. Apply online through the department application on the official website and pay the 90 USD fee (Sloan programmes 95-250 USD). Upload statement of objectives
- Three recommendation letters
- Transcripts and English test scores (IELTS
- TOEFL iBT or Duolingo) where required. Provide any GRE or GMAT
- Portfolio
- Writing sample or interview the department asks for.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $67,140 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $90 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Cambridge campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | MIT Sloan School of Management |
| Department | MIT Sloan School of Management |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 66 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Applications closed
29 Sept 2026
Closed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
Tuition is $67,140 USD per year. The application fee is $90 USD. The estimated living cost is $35,966 USD.

