MIT Sloan draws its power from a paradox: it is a place for visionary pragmatists, for hands-on thinkers, for people who dream of changing the world and have the plan and the passion to make it happen.

True to MIT's motto of mens et manus (“mind and hand”), MIT Sloan is the world leader in combining theory and practical application to both enhance careers and improve the world. MIT Sloan's reputation for strong academics combined with faculty who are dynamic thinkers and world leaders in their respective fields gives students a powerful and transformational academic experience. Utilizing a unique combination of case studies, collaborative team projects, lecture and live case discussion, intense interaction with industry leaders, and hands-on labs classes, MIT Sloan professors work to instill world-class business skills, and create leaders with real-world experience. An MBA from MIT Sloan is a step toward making a difference in the world, no matter what your professional focus.

Summary

Location: Cambridge, MA, U.S.

Duration: 21 months

Fees: US$46,784 (tuition) / US$75,932 (with est. misc. costs)

2008 MBA Ranking (FT): 7

2008 MBA Ranking (BW, U.S.): 9

Website: http://mitsloan.mit.edu/mba

Essay Questions

Programme beginning: August 2009

1. Please tell us about a challenging interaction you had with a person or group. (500 words)

2. Please tell us about a time when you defended your idea. (500 words)

3. Please tell us about a time when you executed a plan. (500 words)

4. Please tell the Admissions Committee whatever else you would like us to know. (250 words)