And they bring that cutting-edge knowledge into the classroom. Wharton has the largest alumni network of any business school – 80,000+ alumni in 140 countries, as well as the largest business school faculty in the world – 250+ faculty members, including visiting executives and associated faculty. The most published, the most quoted, the most actively engaged with global businesses and public policy, they know how to prepare MBA students for what businesses, governments, and international agencies need – because they're working directly with these organizations every day. With more courses and programs than any other business school, Wharton provides more opportunities to acquire both fundamental and specialized skills.  Graduates leave Wharton with the high-level knowledge and range of skills to master new challenges, expand their choice of careers, or reposition themselves in a new industry.

Summary

Location: Philadelphia, PA, U.S.

Duration: 22 months

Fees: US$ 104,410

2008 MBA Ranking (FT): 1

2008 MBA Ranking (BW, U.S.): 4

Website: http://www.wharton.upenn.edu/mba

Essay Questions

Programme beginning: Fall of 2009

1. Describe your career progress to date and your future short-term and long-term career goals. How do you expect an MBA from Wharton to help you achieve these goals, and why is now the best time for you to join our program? (1,000 words)

2. Describe a setback or a failure that you have experienced. What role did you play, and what did you learn about yourself? (500 words)

3. Where in your background would we find evidence of your leadership capacity and/or potential? (500 words)

4. Please complete one of the following two questions:

a) Describe an experience you have had innovating or initiating, your lessons learned, the results and impact of your efforts. (500 words)

b) Is there anything about your background or experience that you feel you have not had the opportunity to share with the Admissions Committee in your application? If yes, please explain. (500 words)

5. If you feel there are extenuating circumstances of which the Committee should be aware, please explain them here (e.g., unexplained gaps in work experience, choice of recommenders, TOEFL waiver request, inconsistent or questionable academic performance, significant weaknesses in your application). (250 words)