Full-Time MBA
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At a Glance
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Watch: Is a Full-Time MBA Right for You?
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.
1st Year, Pre-Program Summer Deliverable
- Managerial Statistics (BZAN770314)
1st Year, Fall Semester
Pre-Term (One week)
- Introduction to Strategic Management (MGMT770101/02)
- Professional Development Programming
Quarter 1 (Seven weeks)
- Data Analytics 1: Model Building (BZAN771601/02)
- Marketing (MKTG772001/02)
- Accounting (ACCT771301/02)
- Managing People & Organizations (MGMT771201/02)
Quarter 2 (Seven weeks)
- Data Analytics 2: Management & Data Skills (ISYS770001/02)
- Economics (MFIN770101/02)
- Financial Management (MFIN772201/02)
NOTE: Follow-up professional development sessions are scheduled on several dates throughout the semester.
1st Year, Spring Semester
Quarter 3 (7 weeks)
- Data Analytics 3: In Practice (ISYS770101/02)
- Strategic Management (MGMT773001/02)
- Elective+
Quarter 4 (Seven weeks)
- Operations Management (BZAN772001/02)
- Elective+
- Elective+
Post-Term (One week)
- Thinking Strategically: A Global Integrative Simulation (MGMT776001/02)
+ Students will select from a menu of half semester electives.
2nd Year
Fall Semester
- Elective
- Elective
- Elective
- Elective
Spring Semester
- Elective
- Elective
- Elective
- Elective
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.
View Frequently Asked Questions
1st Year, Pre-Program Summer Deliverable
- Managerial Statistics (BZAN770314)*
1st Year, Fall Semester
Pre-Term (One week)
- Introduction to Strategic Management (MGMT770101/02)
- Professional Development Programming
Quarter 1 (Seven weeks)
- Data Analytics 1: Model Building (BZAN771601/02)*
- Marketing (MKTG772001/02)
- Accounting (ACCT771301/02)
- Managing People & Organizations (MGMT771201/02)
Quarter 2 (Seven weeks)
- Data Analytics 2: Management & Data Skills (ISYS770001/02)*
- Economics (MFIN770101/02)
- Financial Management (MFIN772201/02)
NOTE: Follow-up professional development sessions are scheduled on several dates throughout the semester.
*Indicates STEM-designated course
1st Year, Spring Semester
Quarter 3 (Seven weeks)
- Data Analytics 3: In Practice (ISYS770101/02)*
- Strategic Management (MGMT773001/02)
- Elective+*
Quarter 4 (Seven weeks)
- Operations Management (BZAN772001/02)*
- Elective+
- Elective+*
Post-Term (One week)
- Thinking Strategically: A Global Integrative Simulation (MGMT776001/02)
+ Students will select from a menu of half semester electives.
* Indicates STEM-designated course
2nd Year
Semester 1
- Elective*
- Elective*
- Elective
- Elective
Semester 2
- Elective*
- Elective*
- Elective
- Elective
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:
- Have completed a degree in an eligible STEM field from an SEVP certified U.S. school.
- Maintained lawful F-1 status during the standard 12 month period of OPT.
- Have employment through an employer enrolled in USCIS’s E-Verify employment eligibility verification program.
- Work with the employer to complete a formal training (I-983) and learning objectives.
- Be employed at least 20 hours per week in a position directly related to the STEM degree.
For detailed information about STEM OPT, visit SEVP’s Study in the States’ STEM OPT Help Hub.
Focus on: Data Analytics
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.
Enrollment
76
Class Size
55%
Acceptance Rate
Undergraduate Majors
| 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% |
Academic & Professional Profile
| 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% |
Diversity
| 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
Your Future Network
Our MBA alumni make their voices heard in a variety of sectors—from financial services to technology and beyond. Find out how these recent graduates leveraged their BC MBA to pursue their professional interests and confront today’s most pressing business challenges.
Career Outcomes
$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.
Sample List of Hiring Employers
2020-2022
Amazon
Analysis Group
Bank of America
Fidelity Investments
Hasbro
Investor Group Services
Johnson & Johnson
Liberty Mutual
M&T Bank
NextEra Energy
Philips
PwC
Raytheon
RSM
ScottMadden
State Street
Takeda
Two Labs Pharma Services
Connect
How can we help?
Am I eligible to waive the GMAT/GRE requirement?
<p>Full-time MBA applicants applying for Fall 2022 can request consideration for GMAT/GRE waivers.</p>
<p>Qualified applicants to the part-time MBA program are also eligible to waive the GMAT/GRE requirement. <a href="https://apply.bc.edu/register/?id=79be9c7b-51b4-4684-9686-4fff573dfd62">Learn more about the waiver policy</a>.</p>
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Are part-time MBA students eligible for tuition assistance from Boston College?
<p>Our practice is to evaluate every admitted part-time MBA candidate for advanced standing credit—a potential savings of time and tuition expense. Eligible candidates may qualify for a waiver of up to five MBA courses (for a maximum of 15 credits), based upon prior coursework and/or professional certifications (e.g. CPA, CFA). This translates to potential tuition savings of up to $29,010 (based on 2021-2022 tuition rates).</p>
<p>Part-time MBA students may also apply for federally-funded financial aid. Learn more by visiting the Office of Student Services website.<br />
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<p><a href="/content/bc-web/schools/carroll-school/audience-pages/current-graduate-students/course-waiver-policy.html"><span class="btn btn-default btn-maroon">Course Waiver Policy</span></a></p>
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Can I opt into the STEM-designated track any time?
<p>Each year there will be a final deadline by which incoming students can declare their intent to enroll in the STEM-designated track. After that deadline, students will not be able to enroll in the STEM-designated track.</p>
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Can I view a list of STEM-designated electives?
<p><span class="btn btn-default btn-maroon"><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EVklyJAOKudDIm23xThGTE3AOta2g9fFEGciImZ48Lo">View sample list of STEM-designated electives</a></span></p>
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Can international students apply to part-time graduate programs?
<p>Boston College does not sponsor the F-1 student visa for part-time students. International students who wish to pursue their graduate degree on a part-time basis must be sponsored otherwise. If you require a student visa, then you are only eligible to apply to full-time programs.</p>
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Can part-time students enroll in the MBA STEM-designated track?
<p>No. The STEM-designated track is only available for Full-Time MBA students. </p>
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Do I need work experience to qualify for the full-time MBA program?
<p>Applicants are evaluated on a number of criteria, including transcripts, test scores, essays, recommendations, and employment history. While work experience is not required, we recommend that you have at least two years of professional work experience before entering the full-time MBA program; the average work experience in recent classes has been four and a half years. Only a small number of applicants are accepted directly out of college. To learn more about our current students’ qualifications, <a href="/content/bc-web/schools/carroll-school/graduate/mba/fulltime-mba.html">view the class profile</a>.</p>
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Does Boston College have information about the MBA program for military students?
<p>For information about the MBA program for military students, view the <a href="/content/bc-web/schools/carroll-school/graduate/admission/tuition-and-aid.html">Information for U.S. Military Veterans page</a>.</p>
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Does completing the STEM-designated track require any additional tuition expense?
<p>No. Since total required credit hours remain the same, tuition is not affected.</p>
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Does participating in the STEM-designated track affect the total number of credit hours I need to earn my MBA?
<p>No. The 57-credit hour requirement to graduate remains for all full-time MBA students, including those completing the STEM-designated track.<br />
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Does the full-time MBA program have a diverse student body?
<p>Yes, our full-time MBA students bring a wealth of diverse experiences from a variety of ethnic, national, personal, and professional backgrounds. This diversity contributes to a rich cultural and global perspective that influences teamwork and classroom discussions. To learn more, <a href="/content/bc-web/schools/carroll-school/graduate/mba/fulltime-mba.html">view the class profile</a>.</p>
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How do I apply for the STEM-designated track?
<p>Full-time MBA applicants go through the regular application process. In the application, applicants will have the opportunity to indicate their interest in the STEM-Designated track within the application. It is non-binding, and will not positively or negatively impact the Committee’s review of the application. Admitted applicants will be able to confirm their intention to pursue the STEM-designated track when they submit their enrollment forms. While not required, applicants may also address their interest in pursuing the STEM-designated track in their application essays.</p>
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How does the STEM-designated MBA affect international students?
<p>Under current federal policy, international students (e.g., those on F-1 student visas) are eligible to work in the US in Curricular Practical Training (CPT) after two full-time semesters in residence. CPT allows international students to have paid internships in the US. After graduation, these students are eligible for Optional Professional Training (OPT).</p>
<p>For a non-STEM degree, OPT can last for up to one year, enabling the student to pursue a job in a US-based company. For a STEM degree, OPT is extended an additional 24 months (if properly designed by the employer), so international students who complete the STEM-designated track can work in the US for up to 3 years.</p>
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How long does it take to complete the part-time MBA program?
<p>Typically, part-time students complete the program in three to four years.</p>
<p>Most students take two courses each semester. Students can also opt to take courses during two terms over the summer.</p>
<p>Classes are held Monday to Thursday, and meet once a week from 7 to 9:30 p.m. during the academic year, with a limited number meeting from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Summer courses meet twice a week from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.</p>
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If I don’t complete the requirements for the STEM-designated track, can I still graduate with the MBA degree?
<p>Yes, as long as you successfully complete the requirements for the MBA, you will still be able to earn an MBA without the STEM track designation.</p>
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In what industries are full-time MBA graduates employed?
<p>The Boston College full-time MBA program is a cross-functional degree with a strong emphasis on teamwork and a global perspective. Because our MBA students enter the program with an average of four years of work experience in a range of career fields, they are able to make immediate contributions to the organizations where they are employed in a wide range of industries. For more information about where our graduates work, <a href="/content/bc-web/schools/carroll-school/graduate/career-development.html">view our placement data</a>.</p>
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Is the STEM designation available to all MBA students?
<p>The STEM designation was approved by Boston College in Fall 2022. At this time, the STEM-designated track is only available to full-time MBA students, beginning with the class that entered in Fall 2022.</p>
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Is the STEM designation listed on my diploma?
<p>No. All MBA diplomas will read “Master of Business Administration.” The STEM designation will be noted on your transcript.</p>
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Is the STEM-designated track a dual degree?
<p>No, the STEM-designated track is one degree. Students pursuing the track are, however, eligible to complete the MBA/MSF dual degree. Students interested in the dual degree should consult with Graduate Admissions for details on the combined program curriculums.</p>
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What if I change my mind and no longer want to pursue the STEM-designated track after opting in?
<p>Students can drop the STEM-designated track at any time; however, once you opt out, you will not be able to opt back in.</p>
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What is an MBA STEM-designated track?
<p>A STEM-designated MBA curriculum reflects the increasing quantitative focus of skills needed by today’s businesses. Increasingly, companies have come to rely on technology and analytics, across all functional areas. The curriculum of our STEM-designated track has a strong emphasis on Statistics, Data-driven Decision Theory, Information Technology, Data Security, Data Visualization, Artificial Intelligence, Programming, and Optimization, present throughout the core curriculum as well as electives.</p>
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Why might I choose to not pursue the STEM-designated curriculum?
<p>Although this designation is valuable, it may not align with your career goals. The STEM curriculum places a heavy emphasis on the use of math, science, and technology in business. Some career paths require other skill sets which might not qualify you for a STEM-designated degree. If you are unsure we encourage you to consult with your academic and career advisors.</p>
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Will I be able to choose the specific STEM-approved electives I want to take?
<p>As with all of our graduate management programs, the Graduate Student Services Office will ensure a student is registered in courses that meet graduation requirements, but we cannot guarantee a student’s choice of electives.</p>
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Application Link & Deadlines
Deadlines
| Program Start Date | Apply By | Receive Decision By |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Résumé or CV
To be uploaded to your online Application Form.
Transcripts
Please include transcripts from every college or university where you were enrolled in a degree-granting program.
Standardized Tests
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.
- GMAT school code: 44x-J5-96
- GRE school code: 3033
English Proficiency
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:
- TOEFL, iBT, and TOEFL iBT Home Edition: 100
- IELTS: 7.5
- PTE: 68
Letter of Recommendation
Recommendation from an individual who can provide an objective appraisal of your capacity for intensive graduate study and your potential for professional success.
Personal Essay
All applicants must submit a personal essay. Learn more about essay questions and tips on how to answer them.
Questions
Questions? We'd love to hear from you.
Please Email Graduate Admissions or call us at 617-552-3920.