

Guided by our world-renowned faculty, students in our full-time MBA program master professional skills while gaining deeper insights into the workings of complex organizations—and emerge as leaders prepared to guide society and organizations through the 21st century.
The Boston College MBA is a degree you can take anywhere. So as jobs, companies, and even industries change, you're ready.
Benefit from the same world-class faculty who teach in BC's #3 ranked undergraduate business program.
With over 190,000 alumni—including more than 9,700 BC MBA graduates—BC's career network is a direct connection to opportunities that will empower your professional success.
The program requires two years of
full-time study to complete.
Each entering class consists of anywhere from 70-90 students.
The Carroll School offers a generalist MBA, with the option to select a range of electives that match individual career goals and interests.
Our program features world-renowned faculty, a rigorous curriculum that responds to industry needs, and a variety of experiential learning opportunities. Watch our video to learn more.
The first year of the the traditional full-time MBA program provides students with a broad foundation of business knowledge while fostering connections with classmates. Once students complete the core curriculum in Year 1, they concentrate their studies through electives.
Additionally, all Carroll School MBA students must complete 20 hours of community service in order to graduate from the program.
NOTE: Follow-up professional development sessions are scheduled on several dates throughout the semester.
+ Students will select from a menu of half semester electives.
NOTE: Electives must be 6000 or 8000-level courses.
The Full-Time MBA STEM-Designated Track focuses on the application of statistical modeling, data warehousing, data mining, programming, forecasting, and operations research techniques in the context of the business world. Reflecting the quantitative focus of the BC MBA curriculum, the STEM-Designated Track allows students to delve into technology and analytics across a range of industry functions. In addition to core program courses, students that enroll in the STEM-Designated Track will be required to take electives marked as “STEM-designated.” View Sample List of STEM-Designated Electives.
Additionally, all Carroll School MBA students must complete 20 hours of community service in order to graduate from the program.
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NOTE: Follow-up professional development sessions are scheduled on several dates throughout the semester.
*Indicates STEM-designated course
+ Students will select from a menu of half semester electives.
* Indicates STEM-designated course
NOTE: Electives must be 6000 or 8000-level courses.
*Indicates STEM-designated course
The STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) OPT Extension is a 24-month period of temporary training available to F-1 international students who have completed a degree program in an approved STEM field.
The Full-Time MBA STEM-Designated Track is a STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) designated program. This classification allows international full-time MBA graduates on an F-1 visa to potentially qualify for an additional 24 months of training in their field of study (called Optional Practical Training or OPT) beyond the standard 12 months.
Eligible F-1 nonimmigrant students with a STEM degree from a Student & Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) certified U.S. school who participate in an initial period of regular post-completion OPT (typically 12 months) may be eligible to apply for a STEM OPT extension.
To qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension, an F-1 student must:
For detailed information about STEM OPT, visit SEVP’s Study in the States’ STEM OPT Help Hub.
Today's business leaders must understand their organization’s data capabilities and know how to use the latest analytical tools to drive informed decisions. The BC MBA’s data analytics sequence equips all students to confidently approach data across job functions and industries.
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Class Size
55%
Acceptance Rate
Item | Data |
---|---|
Accounting | 1% |
Business | 18% |
Economics | 9% |
Engineering | 11% |
Finance | 8% |
Humanities/Social Science | 13% |
Math/Physical Science | 16% |
Double Major | 9% |
Other | 15% |
Item | Data |
---|---|
Average GMAT Score | 645 |
GMAT Range (middle 80%) | 576–688 |
Average GRE Score | 312 |
GRE Range (middle 80%) | 303–322 |
Average Undergraduate GPA | 3.36 |
Average Full-Time Work Experience |
4.3 years |
Work Experience Range (middle 80%) |
1–8 years |
Students Pursuing Dual Degree |
16% |
Item | Data |
---|---|
Women | 35% |
AHANA* | 18% |
International | 24% |
Average Age | 27 |
Age Range | 22–40 |
*African-American, Hispanic, Asian, and Native American
Note: All class profile information is accurate as of September 9, 2022
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$132,777
Average Total Compensation*
100%
Percentage of Students Accepting Job Offers*
*Includes data reported up to October 31, 2022, for all members of the class of 2022 seeking full-time employment.
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Deadlines
Program Start Date | Apply By | Receive Decision By |
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August 2023 | October 4, 2022 | November 30, 2022 |
November 29, 2022 | February 15, 2023 | |
January 17, 2023* | March 15, 2023 | |
March 7, 2023* | May 3, 2023 | |
May 2, 2023 |
June 7, 2023 |
* International applicants are strongly encouraged to apply by these deadlines.
To be uploaded to your online Application Form.
Please include transcripts from every college or university where you were enrolled in a degree-granting program.
GMAT or GRE scores from within the past five years. NOTE: Full-time MBA candidates applying for Fall 2023 can request consideration for a GMAT/GRE waiver. Learn more and submit a GMAT/GRE waiver request before completing your application.
TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE scores from within the past two years (if required). Applicants who submit a language test must meet the following minimum scores:
Recommendation from an individual who can provide an objective appraisal of your capacity for intensive graduate study and your potential for professional success.
All applicants must submit a personal essay. Learn more about essay questions and tips on how to answer them.
Questions? We'd love to hear from you.
Please Email Graduate Admissions or call us at 617-552-3920.