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Whether you are just starting to explore your business school options or are ready to get your MBA underway, with Forté partners you're sure to find the school that's right for you. Explore these top-rated programs, read student profiles, and find events geared just for smart, ambitious women just like you.

With centres in Dubai, Hong Kong, São Paolo, Shanghai and Singapore, our reach is truly global. We are one of few institutions to have achieved triple accreditation from AACSB International, AMBA and EQUIS, and the Financial Times ranks our MBA in the top 40 in the world.

The Manchester Full-time MBA is an eighteen month programme that will transform you, your career and your life.

With six months of live client projects - more than any other MBA - the Manchester MBA is an experience of a lifetime. Our programme offers personalised careers support, an international study environment, six global centres, the flexibility to customise your MBA and more. It will change the way you do business, forever.

We strive to recruit some of the best global female candidates onto our MBA programmes, and have consistently offered scholarships specifically for leading women in business that has resulted in us attracting exceptionally talented females onto our MBA.

The Women Leading in Business has been a constant staple on the Manchester MBA, and due to our reputation KPMG are currently sponsoring the club.

Within America's largest public university, the W. P. Carey School is committed to building a tight-knit community. Through small classes, team-based learning, and individualized attention every step of the way, your W. P. Carey experience is uniquely your own. We take your success personally and offer more ways to get a top-ranked graduate business degree -- MBA and specialized master's degree programs along with highly customized career services aligning your strengths with your career goals.

W. P. Carey MBA students share unique perspectives and bring a combination of cultures, ideas, backgrounds, and professional experiences into the classroom. With 90,000+ W. P. Carey alumni worldwide, you'll have access to a robust and powerful network of professionals. Additionally, women comprise the majority of senior leadership positions at W. P. Carey, serving as role models and mentors for our students.

Learn more about accelerating your career goals with an MBA or master's degree from the highly ranked W. P. Carey School of Business.

At Questrom, we recognize that our differences are our strength and the diversity of our community shows the dedication we have to that mission. Questrom boasts a student body that is 43% women, with multiple graduate programs at or above 50%. Women make up 34% of our full-time faculty, with four women out of 11 Questrom leadership positions currently held by women. Susan Fournier, Allen Questrom Professor and Dean, serves as the school’s first woman dean.

The Center for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion supports all identity-based student clubs, including herNetwork, the Women’s MBA Association (WMBAA), and the Women in OMBA Affinity Group (WOMBA). The Women’s MBA Association, one of the largest and most active graduate clubs at Questrom, is a student-led group that provides community, social opportunities, career guidance, and support to women. They plan a number of events each year for women in our graduate programs including workshops, networking and social events. Recently, they hosted “She Leads Boston”, a conference and networking event for women MBA students across the Boston area. The Women in OMBA Affinity Group hosts an interview series called “The OMBA Chronicles: Adventures of Women in Business and a series during Women’s History Month called “#BreakTheBias” to help women advocate for themselves in the workplace.

The Tepper School of Business thrives at the heart of Carnegie Mellon University and embodies its forward-thinking culture and spirit of innovation; from artificial intelligence to intelligent systems; the Tepper School is the birthplace of the data-informed and emotionally intelligent approach to business: The Intelligent Future. Ranked among the world’s top business schools by leading international business publications, the school offers a STEM-certified MBA program in four formats: Full-Time, Part-Time Online Hybrid, Part-Time Flex, and Part-Time Accelerated. Additional programs include MS degrees in Product Management, Business Analytics and Computational Finance; undergraduate business and economics, a doctorate program for Ph.D. candidates; and Tepper Executive Education. With the ability to leverage technology and analyze data, and by imparting behavioral skills that focus on emotional intelligence, the Tepper School fosters an innovative approach: a future fueled by data, powered by technology, and reimagined by human intelligence.

At the Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon, our commitment to enhancing opportunities for women graduates is reflected in a culture that emphasizes transformation, teamwork and innovation. We believe in the potential of each student, and we partner with you to develop both the hard skills strategic, analytical decision making and the soft skills confidence and poise that are necessary for leadership in today's global marketplace. We also believe in options, which is why we offer one MBA in three different formats: full-time, part-time on-campus and part-time online hybrid.

Our alumni community, which spans 33 chapters in 19 US cities and over 14 countries, is a tight-knit family that opens doors for one another into a variety of job functions and industries. An MBA serves as an ideal platform for pursuing career paths that make a difference. From entrepreneurial start-ups to global enterprises, our students work in positions that directly impact both social and management issues.

Attracting and advancing women is a priority at the Tepper School of Business. In addition to offering Forté Fellowships, we participate in a portfolio of initiatives including Forté Forums, MBALaunch and Forte conferences. We also have Forte Ambassadors to help our women students take full advantage of the Forte network. Each year, the Tepper School and the Tepper Women in Business club host a women's leadership conference to enhance the development of current and prospective students and elevate the conversation among businesswomen in the region.

At the Tepper School, you won't just be a number; our intentionally small class size (approximately 220 in our full-time program) facilitates exceptional opportunities for leadership, networking and community engagement.

Through an outreach strategy that is continually expanded and refined, Columbia Business School has created a culture where women's voices are heard in numbers in the classroom and women hold leadership positions in student organizations and programs throughout the School.

Since the early 1990's, Columbia Business School has routinely enrolled one of the highest percentages of female students amongst top business schools. Faculty, administrators, alumnae and current students work together to build a critical mass of female student leaders as well as a base of alumnae who will remain active and mentor new generations of women students.

Columbia Women in Business (CWIB) participates in admissions events for women, one-on-one mentoring for women applicants and, with an active membership of over 350, extended career and networking programming for current students.

The annual CWIB “Women in Business” conference has become a signature event for Columbia Business School and the New York business community. The Conference enables alumnae, business leaders, students and prospective students to network and share ideas on achieving success in the marketplace. Each year, the conference attracts more than 700 women.

Johnson is Cornell University's graduate school of management. Cornell University was conceived by its founders in 1865 as a university where "any person" could find instruction in "any study." Johnson embodies this 141-year-old vision of inclusiveness in several ways, including the establishment of The Office of Diversity and Inclusion, staffed by dedicated professionals, which exists to execute the school's goals and visions for a more diverse business community nationwide.

Johnson's programs in support of women in business include our partnerships with the Forté Foundation to reach more prospective women and encourage them to apply to business school; Woman2Woman recruiting events for admitted women; Camp $tart-Up entrepreneurial camp for high school girls; Women's Welcome Picnic for new and returning students; and our monthly Women's Power Lunch series for current students to network with each other, female faculty and prominent women executives.

The Women's Management Council is a student club that sponsors efforts to increase the enrollment of women within Johnson. Members strive to promote and support women in business, provide a structure for connecting with present and future women leaders, and support the diverse professional and personal aspirations of women within Johnson.

Johnson is proud of its commitment to supporting diverse populations.

At Tuck, you will test the limits of who you can be in an immersive and trust-based community that gives back as much as you put in. Our personalized support and emphasis on both individual and experiential, team-based learning allow you to develop the specialized skills and knowledge, and the emotional intelligence and self-awareness, to achieve meaningful growth as a leader.

We also boast one of the most responsive and loyal alumni networks in the world. Our extraordinarily distinguished, loyal, and supportive global network of alumni generously provides teaching, counsel, and networking opportunities across our community and is deeply invested in Tuck’s success and yours.

We are proud to be a founding member of Forté and are fully aligned with the organization's goals of empowering women in business. Each year Tuck funds Forté Fellowships for several incoming students who demonstrate a commitment to the mission of Forté.

Tuck has an active Women in Business Club (WIB) and Men As Allies group. Tuck's WIB Club provides mentorship, networking, and career development opportunities to current students. It is an inclusive community focused across social, professional, and academic pillars, with an aim to foster discussion and further gender equity. This is all facilitated by the broader Tuck program and integrated into the curriculum. The mission of the club is threefold: deepen members’ networks, broaden perspectives, and strengthen management skills.

Tuck hosts a Women in Business Conference each fall. . Organized by WIB, the conference brings together current and prospective students, alumnae, visiting executives, and members of the Tuck community. It provides career networking opportunities, professional development sessions, business school admissions advice, and access to Tuck's unmatched alumnae network.

Additional engagement opportunities for women at Tuck include the Next50 Initiative and the Initiative for Workplace Inclusion, among others. Next50 is a student-led organization and Fellowship program at Tuck advocating for more diverse case protagonists in MBA curricula so that every student can see themselves in the business leaders they study. The Initiative for Workplace Inclusion, founded and led by Tuck Professor and world-renowned expert on inclusivity in organizations Ella Bell Smith, will work to harness workplace inclusion to better the world through business. Learn more about diversity, equity, and inclusion at Tuck on our website dedicated to DEI resources, news, and community.

Connect with Tuck to continue exploring what makes the Tuck student experience distinct, how you can connect with our community, and important news and updates.

EDHEC Global MBA Programme at a Glance

The EDHEC Global MBA is an intensive and highly personalised 10-month programme that provides you with a 360°business vision in a global context. It is designed to help you transform your future, build an international business network, and develop your business and leadership skills to drive the change your career and our world need.

  • Develop a global business perspective, and gain the necessary skills and expertise you will need to further advance or change your career or launch your own entrepreneurial project.
  • Personalise your programme to match your own objectives, goals, and aspirations, with a choice of electives, a specialised track, and a tailored MBA project. You can also fast-track or extend your MBA experience according to your situation and needs.
  • A Programme built on Sustainable Impact: Your whole curriculum includes an integrated learning journey encompassing sustainability, social impact and ethical & principled leadership both in class and across the school. In addition, you will take part in the unique Sustainable Impact Challenge which also features an immersive learning expedition
  • Lead360: your personal & career development support.
  • Join one of the most diverse and international MBA cohorts in the world

Meet the current MBA class and how they are making an impact

One-Year MBA

Enjoy a full MBA experience—including world-class academics and professional and personal development within just 12 months. Designed for those with a career goal that does not require an internship, you can accelerate your career in just one year while benefitting from an immersive a robust full-time MBA experience. You’ll have the opportunity to earn a STEM-designated MBA as well as a Certificate of Advanced Leadership.

Two-Year MBA

This is the only top-ranked full-time MBA offering world-class academics and small-by-design classes delivered in a dynamic, global city. Receive high-quality, personalized feedback plus access to Fortune 500s and emerging businesses alike. Whether you’re looking for a career change or the next step on your current path, you’ll go deep in Goizueta’s Two-Year MBA experience and become forward-focused and ready to contribute on day one. You’ll have the opportunity to earn a STEM-designated MBA as well as a Certificate of Advanced Leadership.

Goizueta LeadHERship Program

At Goizueta, we believe that a woman's place is in leadership. Goizueta's LeadHERship Program delivers a range of large-group signature events and more intimate workshops throughout the year to create a bonded community and strengthen your professional network among women in business (fellow MBA students, Goizueta alumni, and executives in the region).

Additionally, Goizueta students have the access and support of the following groups throughout their program experience.

  • Goizueta Women in Business: This group provides professional and personal development opportunities for women at Goizueta by fostering relationships inside and outside the Emory community.
  • Executive Women of Goizueta: This group provides a forum for Goizueta women to be successful leaders in their careers, communities, and lives.
  • Alumni Mentor Program: This program matches students with alumni, based on their functional areas of interest and affinity preferences enabling students to receive guidance and support from experienced professionals and build long-lasting relationships.
  • Center for Women at Emory University: As a forum for women's intellectual, cultural, ethical, and spiritual lives, the Center for Women at Emory University is a place for female students, faculty and staff to gather and share their knowledge and experience.

ESADE achieves consistently high positions in global rankings.It has been ranked #8 in the European Business Schools Ranking by Financial Times, which is based on the results of the programme-specific rankings published throughout the year.

The ESADE Full Time MBA is considered the best MBA for women in Europe; ranked 1st in Europe and 11th Worldwide by Financial Times TOP 50 MBAs for women.

At the GW School of Business (GWSB), we are renowned not only for our international focus and hands-on experience in Consulting Abroad and Short-term abroad programs, but also for our emphasis on emerging markets — and our faculty’s connections within those markets. Therefore, our MBA programs are uniquely positioned to offer students a world class curriculum that lives up to their international business aspirations.

Our Global MBA is perfect for students who wish to immerse themselves in a full-time, on-campus program where they study alongside and travel abroad with a cohort of peers in their first year. Our Professional MBA program gives working professionals the flexibility to complete their degree within two to five years. Additionally, Professional MBA students can take all of their courses on campus or elect to take some via distance learning in our Online MBA program.

We offer 6 different MBA tracks, some of which are STEM designated. With a broad selection of electives and over 20 Graduate Certificates, our program gives you the flexibility to tailor your degree to emphasize your specific career interests and a location that is second to none for global business, GW is the place to be!

Location
Our location is not just where we are — it shapes who we are. Our MBA programs are embedded in the center of Washington, D.C., where the private, public, and NGO sectors meet and interact. For our students, it means an extraordinary opportunity to be involved in current international and national debates, engage with prominent global leaders and business executives, and project a clear and informed voice as they move forward in their careers.

Diversity and Women Enrollment
GW continues to prioritize diversity within its student body. Moreover, all of our graduate programs at the School of Business have over 50% women and our full time MBA program has been ranked as the top MBA Program in America for percentage of women enrolled (Financial Times, 2021).

Whether you immerse yourself in the Full-time Program or choose to balance work and life with the Evening or Flex MBA Program (the new, innovative evolution of our highly-ranked Evening MBA launching in fall 2019), you'll have access to engaging faculty, gain hands-on consulting knowledge through the Global Business Experience, receive individualized support from the MBA Career Center, and build your network with over 190,000 alumni. You'll exceed the expectations you never thought were possible.

In the two decades since its foundation, Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business has risen to become a top-tier graduate business program. In the latest Financial Times MBA rankings, Georgetown McDonough’s Full-time MBA advanced to 16th in the United States and 30th in the world, and was listed globally as 3rd for international business. In addition, McDonough’s Full-time MBA was recognized as 1st in the United States and 6th in the world for the percentage salary increase alumni saw from before entering the program to three years after graduation. U.S. News & World Report ranked the Georgetown Evening MBA No. 11 in 2018.

Women, which figure prominently in the class profiles for McDonough’s Full-time and Evening MBA programs, have played a vital role in the programs’ development and success. Our partnership with Forté Foundation is part of our larger ambition to enable talented women to excel in business and become leaders in their fields. Through participation in Forté and organizations such as the Consortium for Graduate Study in Management, and Management Leadership for Tomorrow, we seek to broaden our outreach and support to future women MBAs. Georgetown McDonough hosts a variety of MBA diversity events, including our signature Focus on Diversity event and Graduate Women in Business brunch, and is a part of the Perspectives in Women’s Leadership series along with partner top business schools. All women applicants are considered for merit-based scholarships, including the Forté Fellows program. As student leaders, our women make meaningful decisions that shape the future of the School as well as their classmates’ experiences. Students expand their skills and networks through participation in Georgetown Women in Business (GWiB), a robust chapter of the National Association of Women MBAs, which addresses issues specifically relevant to businesswomen. Through a variety of special events, students can hear directly from women business leaders about cutting-edge practices and trends. GWiB also recently launched the GWiB Male Ally program, an initiative of Forte Foundation, at McDonough. The Georgetown community creates a space for women to excel with an environment that supports mothers or expectant mothers and invites their families into the community with activities like the annual Sippy Cup.

We encourage you to experience the Georgetown MBA program personally. Join us on campus for Experience Georgetown, a half-day visit in which you will attend a class, participate in a student-led information session and building tour, and enjoy a coffee break with current students. When planning your visit to campus, consider scheduling a one-on-one, half-hour conversation with an MBA Student Ambassador. For those unable to visit campus, we offer a limited number of MBA Student Ambassador appointments via Skype.

The Scheller College of Business continues to grow. That growth has been fueled through increasing women’s representation in our programs and amplifying their voices and experiences. The women of Scheller come from a myriad of educational and professional backgrounds. The globally ranked Jones MBA Career Center guides each student through their personal transformation, offering support on career planning, networking, resume building, interviews, internships, and job offer negotiations.

There is a Scheller MBA designed for any season of your personal and professional life. With Scheller’s Full-time, Evening, or Executive MBA program, you can earn your MBA through day, evening, and weekend formats.

What to Expect From a Scheller MBA:

  • MBA career services ranked top five in the world, six years running, with a small student to career advisor ratio
  • Relationships with the world’s most innovative companies, including Amazon, Bain, Deloitte, Delta Air Lines, Microsoft, Nike, The Home Depot, and more
  • Over half of Full-time MBA students receive scholarship funding from the College
  • STEM-designated concentrations at the intersection of business and technology, including analytics, strategy and innovation, product management, sustainability, and more
  • Dual degree options with Georgia Tech Colleges of Computing, Design, Engineering, and Liberal Arts
  • Long-standing Women in Business club that supports, connects, and empowers women
  • Close-knit, collaborative community to last a lifetime

Join the Scheller College of Business community to find the support you need now and the direction you need for the future.

Through our membership in Forté, we have taken an active leadership role in helping to increase women's access to business education, mentoring and networking opportunities.

The Women's Student Association (WSA)'s mission is to connect and support all women at HBS through mentoring programs, networking events, speaker series, the annual conference, and social events across sections and with other schools and organizations; to promote the diversity of women's achievements and contributions; to work with the HBS administration to make sure that issues that are relevant to women are being addressed; and to lay the foundations of a powerful network of female business leaders and connect current students to HBS alumnae.

Each spring, the WSA hosts the Women in Business Conference which brings together over 1,000 women across many industries and functions to promote women in business. The WSA also sponsors two mentoring programs -- one among students, and one between students and alumnae -- and activities addressing academics, career development, and student life.

Committed to diversity, the HEC MBA Program has long been proactive in attracting women to its ranks. Today, 30% of its approximately 230 Full Time participants are women. Add to this more than 50 nationalities that are represented on the program and you have at HEC MBA a truly diverse, multicultural and international environment.

Over the few years, HEC has focused on women and networking through a series of initiatives including the invitation of renowned speakers in the field. Avivah Wittenberg-Cox, who is the Founder and President of the European Professional Women's Network, offered HEC MBA women elite access to its pan-European network.

With the increasing number of women in our program, several initiatives have been undertaken by participants to reflect their diversity, including the activities of the HEC Women in Leadership club.

The great emphasis placed on multicultural diversity and a spirit of tolerance for new ideas makes the HEC MBA a fine business school for tomorrow's business leaders, especially for women.

EXPERIENCE TRUE DIVERSITY IN THE HEART OF MADRID. Whether you’re a young professional or a seasoned executive, we are a hub of innovation and diversity in which you will gain the future-forward insights needed to take the next step in your professional journey.

Women at IE believe in the value of uniqueness and celebrating our differences. No matter who you are, or where you are, you are a change-maker, and together we transform the world.

DISCOVER WHICH MBA IS RIGHT FOR YOU

At IE University, our MBAs will do more than update your existing skill set. They will provide you with a future-forward mindset and all the tools you need to stay on top in an ever-changing world. From data and tech to inspirational leadership, we will provide you with the global insights and strategic expertise to leave a lasting mark in your sector.

Our MBAs are designed with dynamic professionals in mind. We mix the best of the latest learning technologies with innovative and engaging course content to prepare global leaders for today’s market realities. Our faculty of top academics and experienced industry professionals provide a diverse range of sector-focused courses.

Blended Learning at IE University Our unique educational experience blends virtual and in-person learning environments to provide students with a hands-on and interactive learning experience. Over the course of 20 years, we have perfected our approach to blended learning and have successfully hand-crafted a selection of world-class programs.

THIS IS YOUR LIFE. DON’T PUT YOUR EDUCATION ON HOLD. Our MBAs and Executive MBAs are more than just a means to an end. We offer both a full-time format for a completely immersive experience, and a Blended option that strikes the perfect balance between personal, professional and educational needs. No matter what’s going on around you, you don’t have to put your education on hold. Start your application today!

THE IE WOMEN INITIATIVE

IE and our Women Initiative’s goal is to inspire confidence and advance women along their pursuit of success. We believe that in order to empower women across the globe, the best way is through education. More women in the classroom means more women in top positions, as entrepreneurs and investors, and important decision-makers in the global sphere. If we can inspire this trend within IE, we can Pass it On to future generations.

Every woman has her story as a unique individual, and at IE we strive to highlight and encourage each and every one. Explore the stories of our IE Women and learn more about our diverse community.

SCHOLARSHIPS JUST FOR YOU

Our goal is to provide talented and driven women with the financial resources required to accomplish their academic and professional objectives. Through a special fund, with a total investment of near 6 million euros, the Financial Aid department offers a number of scholarships to women who have a track record of exceptional professional and personal achievement and who want to study at IE and gain the leadership skills they need to advance in the world of business.

IE University is a proud sponsor school or Forté since 2013! Forté MBA Launchers are eligible for an application fee waiver & all women can apply to the IE-Forté MBA Fellowship.

IESE's mission is to transform business and society through management education and leadership development, creating a better world by growing better leaders: people with big aspirations and a spirit of service, equipped with the skills and capabilities to make a positive difference.

IESE Business School and its general management MBA provide a cross-cultural learning environment: one that transforms, inspires and impacts your future.

 

Our world-leading researchers pioneer practical solutions and their research excellence informs our postgraduate programmes. Our thought leadership is sought by governments, policy-makers and global business leaders, who often partner with us on research projects.

We attract brilliant minds and inspire them to be the world’s future leaders, and provide the environment to foster innovative and entrepreneurial thinking, resulting in ground-breaking ideas that unlock business opportunities.

Our life-long professional development service and global alumni network ensure our graduates go on to have long and successful careers in various industries all over the world.

Imperial College Business School is accredited by Athena Swan, and has a rich history of women in leadership. Whether it's through the teaching and research by our world-leading women faculty, the career pathways of our alumnae and students, or the direction set out by our senior leadership, we are passionate about inspiring women to advance their careers through business education.

We aim to attract the world's best female students, and to provide them with the skills and network to support a successful career in business.

We are passionate about providing opportunities to encourage women to undertake postgraduate education, and promoting gender parity in business, and we have also been proactive in striving for gender parity within our own leadership.

In line with our commitment to encourage women to undertake post-graduate business education and gender parity, the Business School funds a range of scholarships to top female candidates: alongside the Forté Fellowships, we offer Women’s Scholarships for candidates who show exceptional academic achievement and professional excellence, as well as Executive MBA scholarships in partnership with the 30% Club, who aim for a better representation of women on FTSE100 boards.

Women at Imperial College Business School are part of an ambitious community of professionals representing a wide range of professional and geographic backgrounds. Our alumni network spans 140 countries and our most recent Full-Time MBA class represented 23 different nationalities, from industries ranging from banking and finance, to energy, retail, consulting, technology, healthcare and law.

The Business School is actively involved in supporting and promoting the activities of the Imperial College Women in Business Society, which aims to empower female students from all backgrounds by providing them with the skills necessary to be at the forefront of any business industry through hosting inspirational events, such as soft-skill building workshops, mentorship programmes, informal coffee chats with employers and eminent people in the corporate world, and industrial visits.

Business School students also have access to the Imperial Enterprise Lab, which offers the WE Innovate programme: a nine-month pre-accelerator programme that champions female entrepreneurs, with one main goal to increase the number of women in leadership positions, running startups and raising funding.

Leila Guerra, Vice Dean (Education) at Imperial College Business School, said:

At Imperial, we have a long-standing commitment to promoting gender balance at companies across the world by supporting women, via higher education, to fast-track their careers and further develop their leadership skills and impact. We aim to break barriers and support our female students as they find their own voices. We’re dedicated to creating a community where women can find role models in students, faculty and staff, and where they’re going to learn, feel inspired and have a unique feeling of belonging. We regularly rank highly for the gender balance of our student body, and it remains a priority for us as a business school to continue to attract and inspire brilliant female students and be a part of their successful journeys.

Another important and exciting resource for our women is the Kelley Association of Women MBAs (KAWMBA). This group provides increased opportunities and visibility for members, supports the professional endeavors of Kelley women, and develops networking opportunities within the program and with professionals committed to the development of women's roles in business. KAWMBA sponsors events such as: Executive Speaker Series/Women in Business nights, the Faculty Auction Fundraiser and other philanthropic fundraising initiatives, community mentoring, and Girls' Night Out social events.

Kelley is a proud member of the Forté Foundation, the Consortium for Graduate Study in Management, and Management Leadership for Tomorrow. We award significant merit-based aid to approximately two thirds of each year's incoming class.

The Kelley School of Business is also home to a hybrid online MBA, the Kelley Direct Online MBA. Want to learn more? Meet with an admissions counselor or learn how to apply today!

At INSEAD, we believe that a successful world economy demands diversity in management thinking, and we are committed to increasing representation of women in leadership positions across the business community. We are effective in positioning women for successful careers by facilitating valuable networks across sectors, industries and continents, as well as providing over €190,000 in targeted financial assistance to support women at INSEAD.

As one of the most innovative and influential of the world's best business schools, we develop successful, responsible, and thoughtful leaders and entrepreneurs who create value for their organisations and their communities. We invite you to learn more about how INSEAD can help you achieve your desired success by connecting with us on campus or at one of the many events we host around the globe.

With 25,000 graduates and 222,000 Johns Hopkins alumni, a Carey Business School degree opens doors to a powerful network of leaders across the world’s most innovative organizations.

Are you ready to build for what’s next?

As one of the most innovative and influential of the world's best business schools, we develop successful, responsible, and thoughtful leaders and entrepreneurs who create value for their organisations and their communities. We invite you to learn more about how INSEAD can help you achieve your desired success by connecting with us on campus or at one of the many events we host around the globe.

Degree Programs
Carey Business School offers full-time, part-time, and online MBA programs in addition to MBA dual degree programs with high-ranked schools including Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, and Johns Hopkins School of Nursing.

With the analytic and leadership skills to propel your career, a full-time MBA from Johns Hopkins is just the beginning. Build the analytic skills to extract breakthrough business insights from big data. Strengthen your leadership skills to drive change in the fast-moving global market. Immerse yourself in experiential learning projects with businesses where your insights have immediate impact. Join the world-class Johns Hopkins ecosystem. And graduate job-ready as a data-driven leader.

The part-time Flexible MBA is designed to fit the demanding schedules of the working professional. It offers a curriculum that blends traditional and project-based courses with eight in-demand specializations from a diverse group of focus areas. This allows graduates to successfully advance in their current field or transition into a new sector.

Carey Business School partners with top-ranked schools inside and outside of Johns Hopkins University to offer an array of dual degrees. These programs blend the best elements from multiple disciplines, fostering innovative approaches to issues spanning industries.

Building upon the world-class knowledge and reputation of Johns Hopkins University, America’s first research institution, we also offer six specialized master’s degree programs at Carey. The graduate programs are designed for students to develop advanced business skills and thrive in the rapidly changing global market. Whether you are continuing your education directly after your undergraduate studies or you are a seasoned professional, the master of science degrees empower students to focus on specific professional specialties and business foundations.

Women at Carey
One of our most prominent student organizations at Carey Business School is Women in Business. Led by a team of nine dedicated female student leaders and with over 100 active members, Women in Business engages women in both the Carey Business School and the Baltimore-Washington DC community. Their outreach and programming are dedicated to diversity and inclusion, social impact, and community leadership for women at all levels.

More women occupy positions of leadership in today’s business world than ever before, yet women continue to face unique challenges that delay or stall career advancement. The Academy for Women and Leadership available through Johns Hopkins Executive Education at Carey Business School will help you gain the insights and practical skills to move purposefully to the highest levels of leadership. With research-based teaching and practical guidance from seasoned executive coaches, you will emerge reenergized about your career, ready to leverage your influence, and prepared with a realistic plan to impact your organization.

Reach Out Today
We can’t wait to talk through all the opportunities possible for you at Johns Hopkins Carey Business School. Visit us, contact us to learn more at carey.admissions@jhu.edu or 877-88 CAREY, or apply today!

As well as being a member of the Forté Foundation, London Business School has its own Women in Business Club and we regularly introduce initiatives to increase the number of women across our programmes, and seek to encourage and recognise exceptional female applicants. Within our extensive portfolio of merit based scholarship awards, there are a significant number specifically for women. We award multiple Forté Fellowships each year to outstanding women admitted to our MBA programme, and we are also delighted to have partnered with both Lloyd's, Deutsche Bank and the 30% Club to offer awards which provide both monetary and networking support to females. Full details on all scholarships available to women can be found on our website.

Our Women in Business Club also organises the annual Women in Business Conference. The event is firmly established as one of the leading women's conferences in Europe and contributes to the School's mission of developing global business leaders and exploring critical business, economic, political, and social issues.

London Business School's unparalleled location gives female students the opportunity to network extensively with senior women in business, building business connections and furthering professional development. Women at London Business School are part of an ambitious and dynamic community of individuals who come from across the globe and who represent a wide range of professional backgrounds.

Women at London Business School are part of an ambitious and dynamic community of individuals who come from across the globe and who represent a wide range of professional backgrounds.

"The school is working very hard to foster an empowering environment that supports both men and women in their business dreams, and it is really reflected in the amazing and diverse student body that we can boast of."
- Crystal Ruff (MBA 2016)

Smashing the Glass Ceiling

MIT Sloan brings together dynamic women to invent the future:

  • Women have made up at least 40 percent of our MBA class every year since 2013.
  • In 2018, 10 MIT alumnae were named to Inc.’s Female Founders 100.
  • 3 MIT Sloan alumnae were recognized on Forbes’ 2018 30 Under 30.

From measuring a heartbeat to rethinking rocket science, these women are changing the world with innovative, successful businesses.

MIT Sloan Women in Management: Open to all MIT Sloan students, SWIM actively supports, empowers, and mobilizes women to thrive academically, socially, and professionally for success. The club fosters this environment across the school through events, education, and networking.

Our MBA programs

MBA program

Through intellectual rigor and experiential learning, this two-year program will help you leave your mark in the world.

MIT Sloan MBA Early Admission

Is an MBA in your five-year plan but you need some experience in the workforce, first? Explore the MIT Sloan MBA Early Admission option to secure your spot in a future MBA class.

Leaders for Global Operations program

In two years, develop management expertise and technical engineering skills, and graduate with your MBA and SM in engineering.

MIT Sloan Fellows MBA program

The MIT Sloan Fellows MBA is a full-time one-year transformative educational experience designed for mid-career, high-potential leaders and entrepreneurs.

Executive MBA program

In a 20 months, executive format schedule, you’ll transform your organization in real time, while challenging convention and yourself.

Culture of Contribution

Students at MIT Sloan immediately tap into the synergy they find on campus. We often hear students marvel at how everyone pitches in to help you attain your goals. Ask anyone what makes MIT Sloan such a special place, and you will inevitably hear about the people here that make up our community—smart, open, inventive and grounded people, who eagerly collaborate toward common goals.

Currently, about 5,000 students are enrolled at the undergraduate level, and about 1,000 students are enrolled in specialized master's, doctoral or MBA degree programs as well as various Executive Development Programs, making Broad one of the largest business schools in the country.

As one of the leading MBA programs in Michigan and the nation, we are proud of our international reputation for educating MBAs who understand global business and are ready and eager to contribute from day one.

NYU Stern consistently enrolls one of the highest percentages of women among top business schools. Women at Stern are a unique mix of individuals from across the globe who bring with them expertise from a variety of industries. Female professors, representing more than 20% of our faculty, play a critical role in the school's success.

Each year, Stern hosts a number of events to welcome our female applicants. Our marquee recruiting event, Opening Doors for Women, is held each fall and includes breakfast with current students, alumni, faculty and administrators. In the winter, Stern Women in Business (SWIB) hosts an annual conference that attracts professional women and student leaders from all fields to discuss issues affecting women in the workplace. Past speakers include Kathleen A. Corbet, Former President, Standard & Poor's, Carla Hendra, Chairman Global Strategy and Innovation, OgilvyOne North America, and Susan L. Jurevics, CEO of Pottermore for J.K. Rowling, Stern MBA 1996.

“The Stern community offers such support for women to become leaders in business, from targeted recruiting efforts to opportunities through Stern Women in Business. This kind of development is invaluable in producing a network of bright, strong women who make a real impact on the Stern community and beyond.”

- Rebekah Ahn, MBA 2010, Forté Fellow and Edie Hunt Inspiration Award Recipient

For over a century, D'Amore-McKim faculty have empowered MBAs to create solutions that benefit the world. Our transformative programs are practical and industry-focused, ensuring you are well-prepared to tackle actual business challenges. Your MBA will be powered by experience. You'll do more than master fundamentals from accounting to finance. By choosing to study at Northeastern, the global leader in experiential learning, you'll put your knowledge gained from a demanding curriculum to work at startups and leading corporations worldwide.

You'll thrive in an inclusive community that believes that diversity is the cornerstone of innovation. Northeastern leads in its commitment to gender diversity, and we encourage strong female leadership. Women make up over half of the students in our MBA programs. In our faculty, four of the seven academic group chairs identify as women.

Full-Time MBA

Equip yourself to thrive in today's dynamic business environment. With a focus on developing an entrepreneurial mindset, resiliency, and the skills to leverage data and technology for informed decision-making, you'll gain a comprehensive foundation in business and specialized skills in the areas of your two concentrations. Apply your learning directly in an intensive corporate residency, where you'll take on responsibilities as a team member, earn a salary, and contribute meaningfully to company goals for 3, 6, or up to 12 months.

Part-Time MBA

Prepare to excel in a fast-paced, digital, and data-driven world by honing the leadership skills necessary for immediate impact. Enjoy the flexibility of a tailored schedule, intensive electives, and options for global travel while reaping the benefits of in-person learning as you forge a robust professional network with peers and faculty. Select one or two market-aligned concentrations to build your expertise.

Online MBA

Apply your deep knowledge and skills to critical business challenges through a flexible, virtual learning path. In our signature societal challenge courses, you'll address significant societal questions, leveraging fresh perspectives on the global issues and innovation-based competition that organizations face today. Instead of traditional classes with projects, you'll engage in projects that drive the coursework, equipping you with the skills and expertise to tackle any business challenge.

We also offer dual degree options if your career interests lie in finance or law.

The workplace gender gap may have narrowed in recent years, but it still challenges women who aspire to the highest levels of management and leadership within their organizations. Kellogg gives you the knowledge, skills and network you'll need to help close the gender gap and reach your fullest potential. We offer the following resources to help our female business students thrive:

  • Women's Preview Day offers prospective female students a unique opportunity to visit Kellogg and experience first-hand the school's vibrant community. Your time on campus will include mock classes taught by Kellogg's premier faculty, a Q&A session with the Career Management Center, lunch with current students and more information about the Kellogg admissions process.
  • The Kellogg Women's Business Association (WBA) exists to connect and champion the women of Kellogg through career programming and personal and professional development opportunities.
  • The Kellogg Center for Executive Women (CEW) helps senior-level women advance to top executive and board positions by developing and delivering research-based, actionable programs that address the unique challenges women face.
  • The Kellogg Executive Women's Network (KEWN) creates networking opportunities for women, nurtures growth and leadership and encourages alumnae to support the school and each other.

Students, supported by Fisher's dedicated career coaches, expand their professional networks by building connections with businesses and organizations worldwide, including throughout Columbus, Ohio, the 14th largest city in the U.S. and home to 16 Fortune 1000 companies.

We're passionate about helping women get from where they are to where they want to be as business leaders. Explore merit-based aid, fellowships and scholarship opportunities available to students in the Full-Time MBA program at Fisher College of Business.

Full Time MBA

The Full-Time MBA program at The Ohio State University produces in-demand business leaders who are leading some of the world's top companies. Fisher graduates are prepared to make immediate and positive impacts for themselves, their employers and their communities.

Fisher students are accomplished individuals with unique abilities to take on the challenge of maximizing their potential through a dynamic MBA experience. Our intentionally small program (~120 in the program) is designed to provide intimate, hands-on learning experiences built around each student's strengths and challenges.

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Experiential

Immersive: The two-year, 60-credit hour, Full-Time MBA program offers opportunities to apply insights learned in the classroom to on-site, hands-on projects with top organizations located in Columbus and with our partners around the world. Learn how to shape business at the global level and maximize social impact through programs such as:

 

Personalized

Coaching: Each MBA student has a dedicated support team consisting of a professional development coach, career coach, an academic coach and a mentor who provide continuous assessment, feedback and guidance.

Customization: The MBA curriculum is highly customizable and can be designed to fit individual career goals. With the help of an academic advisor, we empower students to personalize their curriculum through 27 elective credit hours available to use throughout Fisher and across Ohio State's more than 100 graduate programs.

Integrated

Cross-functional: The MBA core curriculum is integrated through weekly sessions co-taught by faculty accross multiple disciplines who provide valuable opportunities to connect the dots between functional topics. Project-based components of the curriculum also offer insight into real-world, boundary-spanning problems and require you to develop solutions that meet the needs of stakeholders across an organization.

View the latest class profile: The Full-Time MBA attracts well-rounded students from a variety of backgrounds and is enriched by individuals who have had diverse and stimulating life experiences. Start your application for autumn enrollment.

 

Are you looking for a part-time MBA option?

Working Professional MBA — On-Campus, Online or Both!
Ohio State's Working Professional MBA routinely ranks among the nation's best part-time programs. Working Professional MBA students earn the same degree as our Full-time MBA but have the flexibility to balance work, life and education. Students can take courses on-campus, online or both to complete the required 48 credit hours.

Other Ohio State grad programs:

Master of Accounting

Specialized Master in Finance

Master of Human Resource Management (MHRM)

Online Master of Supply Chain Management (MSCM)

Smith School of Business is one of the world's premier business schools, offering undergraduate and graduate degrees and non-degree executive education programs. Queen's full-time MBA program has consistently been ranked #1 in the world outside the US by BusinessWeek for the exceptional and unique team based model that it offers its students.

The School has earned international recognition for its innovative and forward-thinking programs, and has continuously introduced new technologies in business education and new ideas for the practice of management.

Smith School of Business launched “Women and the MBA” — a series of networking and information-sharing events for Canadian women considering an MBA. The School developed these events in response to a recent study of 400 Canadian business leaders that revealed more than half (56%) of women in senior positions believe there are multiple barriers to female enrollment in MBA programs.

In addition, Smith School of Business is a proud national sponsor of the Women of Influence luncheon series that profiles successful business women. Another student-run School initiative, Queen's Women in Leadership (QWIL), helps provide role models and mentors to our undergraduate Commerce students.

Smith School of Business has the distinction of being fully accredited by all three of the world's leading business school accreditation bodies — the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the Association of MBAs, and EQUIS through the European Foundation for Management Development.

Here, we focus on three things — being attentive, responsive and kind. No matter your personal journey, we’ve built a program for you. As a student, you’ll learn from world-class faculty as well as classmates with different backgrounds and perspectives in an intimate, collaborative community that cares about where you want to go and how you want to get there.

At Rice Business, we hold your ambitions with equal reverence and show you how to make them a reality.

We know business school is about more than academics. We surround you with trailblazers at Rice, in the Houston community and beyond, who have masterfully paved the way as women in business and offer their invaluable support to you during this transformative time. Join us and become a part of the next generation of global leaders.

By The Numbers

We are proud to welcome high-quality Full-Time MBA students in the Class of 2024, including:

  • 160 students
  • 42% international students
  • 39% women
  • 35% underrepresented minorities
  • 100+ Rice Business Women are Forté Fellows

Rankings

  • # 1 Graduate Entrepreneurship - Princeton Review and Entrepreneur Magazine, 2020, 2021 & 2022 (over 10 years in Top 10)
  • # 5 Best Classroom Experience - Princeton Review, 2022
  • # 6 Best MBA for Finance - Princeton Review, 2022
  • # 10 Best MBA for Consulting - Princeton Review, 2022
  • # 24 U.S. MBA Program - Poets & Quants, 2021-2022

SMU Cox equips students with the skills, knowledge, and hands-on experience to succeed in business by offering a full range of graduate degree programs. Our six MBA programs include full-time, part-time, and online options. We also offer seven specialized master’s programs and three dual degree MBA programs.

The SMU Cox Full-Time MBA program has awarded more than 75 Forté Fellow scholarships to female MBA students in the past five years. All female applicants are automatically considered for these scholarships, with priority given to applicants who apply in the first two rounds.

At SMU Cox, women from every graduate business program are encouraged to participate in the Women in Business Club, making this student-led organization one of the largest in the business school. Its mission is to promote the role of women in business and provide ongoing inspiration and support for women to achieve their goals. The club promotes professional and personal development through social and networking events, guest speakers and mentoring opportunities in addition to these annual noteworthy events:

The SMU Cox Full-Time MBA program has awarded more than 75 Forté Fellow scholarships to female MBA students in the past five years. All female applicants are automatically considered for these scholarships, with priority given to applicants who apply in the first two rounds. In the past two years, over 70% of female MBA students were awarded scholarships.

At Cox, women from every graduate business program are encouraged to participate in the Women in Business Club, making this student-led organization one of the largest in the business school. Its mission is to promote the role of women in business and provide ongoing inspiration and support for women to achieve their goals.

The Women in Business Club is a registered chapter of the National Association of Women MBAs (NAWMBA). All students who are members of the Women in Business Club receive a free membership to NAWMBA. Additional Women in Business Club partnerships include Ellevate and Network of Executive Women.

We invite you to connect and learn how SMU Cox can support your academic aspirations and professional goals.

Stanford University began with the pioneering spirit of Leland and Jane Stanford, then grew into a research university with a reputation as a catalyst for change. Drawing on the energy of Silicon Valley, one of the world’s most dynamic centers for business and innovation, you will learn to try new ideas and not fear failure. Tailor your academic experience to your interests. You will have access to seven world-class schools on a single campus — business, earth sciences, education, engineering, law, medicine, and humanities and sciences — exposing you to more diversity, more ideas, and more inspiration.

Take your place among the next generation of leaders. Find community with one of the largest clubs on campus working toward the advancement of women in business — Women in Management. Take classes like POWer: Building the Entrepreneurial Mindset from the Perspective of Women. Cultivate genuine relationships with our expansive network of alumnae who are passionate about creating a strong and diverse workforce. The transformative Stanford GSB experience helps prepare and support aspiring leaders to tackle the challenges of today and drive the solutions of tomorrow.

The Haas School of Business is committed to developing the next generation of women business leaders who seize opportunities, challenge conventional wisdom, and lead with creativity. The Berkeley MBA is shaped by a dynamic, student-driven community that values the essential role women play in business and, through our partnership with the Forté Foundation, we seek to actively increase the educational and networking opportunities available to women.

At Haas, women hold leadership positions in many of the clubs and organizations and play an integral role in fostering the innovative and entrepreneurial spirit. In fact, female students co-founded two of UC Berkeley's preeminent startup competitions, the LAUNCH Startup Accelerator, (formerly the UC Berkeley Business Plan Competition) and the Global Social Venture Competition, one of the oldest social venture competitions in the world that combines a profitable bottom line with social and/or environmental impact.

The Haas Women in Leadership Group (WIL) serves the entire Haas community through a series of professional, educational, and social events designed to enhance the understanding and appreciation of women's roles in business while equipping WIL members to achieve success. The annual WIL Conference is the longest-running conference at Haas and provides a forum for hundreds of women to connect, empower, and transform their lives and careers. In addition to hosting the conference, WIL organizes a number of social and networking events throughout the year including the Women's Workshop and an annual retreat to Napa Valley.

At Haas, you will find an incredibly talented, diverse, collaborative community - one that will form an invaluable, lifelong network. Our Haas Student Ambassadors are looking forward to hosting you!

Our nationally ranked Full-Time MBA, Flex MBA and Executive MBA graduate programs offer opportunities to advance your career, regardless of your career stage or background. From our MBA programs which offer immersed certificates in Entrepreneurship, Digital Transformation, Healthcare and Real Estate, to our immersed Master’s programs in Accounting, Finance, Entrepreneurship and Business Analytics, the Merage School offers a top-notch education. Many of our programs are fully STEM-designated, dedicated to deepening student's knowledge and leadership of management science and quantitative methods.

The Merage School believes that a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion uplifts us all, and we aim to shape the future of business through inclusive excellence. We are #1 globally for percentage of female faculty (Financial Times, 2020) and the #4 Business School in the U.S. for diversity (Bloomberg BusinessWeek, 2022). Our Women in Business group aims to advance women in business through the provision of networking, professional, and personal development opportunities and to foster support, connection, and advocacy in our community of future leaders. The group empowers future female leaders by providing them with the knowledge and connections to succeed in the business world.

Located in the heart of Orange County’s “Tech Coast,“ the Merage School is surrounded by a network of cutting-edge businesses in an evolving ecosystem of tech firms including Amazon, Google, and Western Digital, plus digitally-savvy firms including Capital Group, Disney, Experian, Hyundai, Pacific Life, and Taco Bell. It is in this environment that the Merage School prepares students for the disruptive technological forces they will encounter as future business leaders.

Our Career Center’s unique personalized approach to career planning prepares our students with the tools to not only land an ideal job, but to make the right decisions throughout their professional careers. Whether our students are looking to change careers, advance in their current role or bring a new business idea to life, the Merage School Career Center will help our students achieve their goals.

The Merage School of Business attracts a diverse cohort of students from across the country and around the world, as well as from a range of academic and career backgrounds. We aim to assist our prospective students in preparation for graduate school by providing outreach to those students through our Student Ambassador program. Our Ambassadors are a select group of current student leaders dedicated to representing our programs and acting as guides for prospective students. Feel free to connect with our current Ambassadors and start a conversation today!

Our programs offer world-class education delivered your way. You can learn more about our programs on our website. Meet us in-person or online, and apply today!

Degree Programs

UCLA Anderson offers full-time, part-time, PhD, and executive MBA programs in addition to a Master of Financial Engineering and Master of Science in Business Analytics. The full-time MBA Program provides a world-class academic experience, a highly collaborative student culture, real-world business research and consulting experience, and a proven process for significant career advancement. The personal transformation and advancement achieved by our MBA graduates is reflected by the impressive accomplishments of our MBA alumni.

From our 15 optional specializations that will build in-depth expertise in your chosen career to your choice of a Capstone Project, UCLA Anderson offers a variety of ways for you to customize your academic experience. Your second year Capstone Project options give students the opportunity to apply tools from the core curriculum to a real-world business issue, allowing them to experience the practical application of concepts and frameworks gained through the Anderson coursework. Students choose teams of peers to embark on a 20-week project in one of many directions. In the Applied Management Research Program (AMR), students can partner with a top organization to solve a key strategic issue. The Business Creation Option gives entrepreneurs the chance to launch their companies while still in school. Other Capstone Project options include participating in the Student Investment Fund, Anderson Strategy Group, and the NAIOP Real Estate Case Competition

Women at Anderson

At UCLA Anderson, we don't just talk about diversity, it is a vital part of our mission. We believe that diversity — whether of background, gender, culture or ideas — is what creates a vibrant and inclusive community. The Women's Business Connection is a professional club that provides resources to support women in all of the MBA programs. The WBC seeks to develop outstanding business leaders and build strong relationships between its 200 members within the program and the thousands of Anderson Women alumnae through mentoring opportunities, industry panels and social events. In true collaboration, the WBC and Anderson Women plan an annual summit to bring together dynamic female business leaders, world-class UCLA Anderson faculty, current MBA students and alumni. In addition, there are another 40+ professional, identity and interest clubs on campus.

Career Services

Our Parker Career Management Center is top-ranked in student satisfaction by The Economist and provides programs and services to accelerate students toward their career goals. From orientation to graduation, our skilled professional staff partner with students to define objectives, strategize opportunities, make critical networking connections, and execute through the career development process. Throughout the program, students have access to the following resources and services to hone and implement job-search skills:

  • Parker Career Series
  • Anderson Career Teams (ACT)
  • 1-on-1 Career Advising
  • Campus Recruiting Program
  • Parker CMC Portal & eBook
  • Days on the Job/ Treks
  • Workshops & Speakers
  • International Student Services
  • Online Resources & Databases

After school, our Alumni Career Services offers programs, resources, and relationships for alumni to manage their professional success, whether in job transition or progressing on their own career development plans.

Get to know us

Together, we build rewarding events, develop lasting friendships and establish strong professional networks. Visit us in-person or online to learn more and apply now!

One of the ways that women make an impact at Cambridge Judge Business School is through the Wo+Men's Leadership Centre (WLC), which aims to foster the next generation of women leaders.

Students work closely with faculty and staff at the Centre on mentorship programmes, seminars and speaker events, as well as the annual WLC conference. By bringing students, corporations and policy makers more closely together we disseminate our findings and create forums to translate ideas into practical solutions.

This year, a record 39% of the Cambridge MBA class of 208 students is female, and from this application year onwards, female Cambridge MBA applicants will be able to apply for one of two Forté Fellowships, worth £20,000. Women who are successful in achieving the Fellowship, will also benefit from lifetime membership of the Forté Foundation.

At the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, we value the power of the individual, and are deeply committed to fostering a community of students with unique and diverse experiences. As a founding sponsor of the Forté Foundation, Chicago Booth is pleased to offer access to a top-tier business education for both U.S. and international women. Our diverse student body offers women exposure to students from a variety of backgrounds to increase their personal and professional networks. The relationships that are built here will last a lifetime, from your first contact with an Admissions staff member or current student to connecting with members of CWIBAN, our alumnae network created specifically for women. Through the Office of Diversity Affairs and Chicago Women in Business, Chicago Booth provides extensive support, networking, and fellowship opportunities for women.

Chicago Booth students also partner with the Career Services, Student Events and Programs, Admissions and Alumni Affairs Offices to host a variety of activities for our students and alumnae. Chicago Women in Business (CWiB) is one of the largest student groups at Chicago Booth. CWiB hosts many events, including the CWiB Fall Conference, the spring dinner, and dozens of activities throughout the year featuring speakers, career fairs, mentoring opportunities, community service functions and social/networking events.

Chicago Booth Women's Week, co-sponsored by the Chicago Women in Business Alumnae Network (CWIBAN) and the Office of Admissions, is a unique event for women. In nearly forty cities each year, alumni, students and staff engage women in conversations around the world regarding the MBA and its impact on the careers of women in business, as well as the value of the unique Chicago Booth experience.

Scholarships for women are an integral part of recognizing excellence among Chicago Booth applicants and students. Chicago Booth offers several fellowships for women—including the Robert W. Baird, Forté Foundation, and Herman Family Fellowships—that are part of Chicago Booth's commitment, in cooperation with global corporations and private donors, to provide tuition scholarships specifically to women. Our fellowships go beyond the usual scholarship model, which typically begins and ends with tuition support; we also focus on mentoring, individual development and career options, and corporate access.

You have three MBA choices with one solid foundation for success. Career paths are like fingerprints. No two are the same. Our MBA program recognizes those unique paths and offers a flexible curriculum that can be customized to your interests. And there's flexibility in delivery too.

At Gies Business, you can choose the MBA with a delivery option that works for you, and know you'll receive the highest-quality education tailored to advance your particular career path.

  • Full-Time MBA – If you want full-time, in-depth study and the opportunities that come with a collaborative, on-campus experience, we have the program for you.
  • Professional MBA – If you are a working professional who prefers the flexibility of an evening program, we have that too.
  • Online MBA (iMBA) – If you are looking for an exceptionally strong, highly engaging MBA degree delivered completely online by top faculty and industry experts, we offer the iMBA.

Women at Gies Business
ILLINOIS is home to more than 60 clubs and organizations that are specific to women. Our women find ways to share and expand their personal interests at Illinois, whether it's campus recreation sports, professional organizations, or community groups.

Many MBA women participate in the Women in Business Society (WiB), which is an Academic Chapter of the National Association of Women MBAs that promotes student interaction with alumnae, recruiters, and other women from across campus. Throughout the school year, WiB hosts events that provide support and opportunity for MBA women while also promoting diversity and inclusion

With an MBA degree you will get ahead but what about that special something that you need to stand out from the crowd? That's where The Smith Experience comes into play. We took the rigorous toolkit that will always be fundamental to the MBA curricula and added experiential learning projects that will let you customize your MBA experience and build deep competencies and give you a story to tell.

The Smith Experience has five different focus areas consulting, global, social value creation, investing, and entrepreneurship. The projects will give you hands-on experience with businesses and organizations nearby in the diverse Washington, D.C., metro area and also with partners around the world that you can point to when an interviewer asks you to describe your leadership, teamwork, analysis, and communication skills. For Smith students, the D.C. metro area is a dynamic mecca of economic and social resources, offering abundant opportunities for connections on all levels business, personal and humanitarian.

A founding member of Forté, we are committed to providing the dedicated resources to ensure women achieve their goals. The collegial and collaborative culture at Ross promotes an environment in which women play a vital role in their MBA program and beyond. Almost two-thirds of MBA student clubs at Ross are led by women. Michigan Ross also hosts several events focused on developing women leaders, including the signature Women in Leadership Conference held alongside our Women’s Weekend for candidates interested in our Full-Time MBA Program.

Women at Ross benefit from unparalleled opportunities that open the door to any career or industry. Whether studying full time or part time, the school’s action-based and career-centric MBA curriculum hones such leadership skills as decision making, business analytics, project management, change management, and strategic thinking.

A signature element of the Ross MBA curriculum is the Multidisciplinary Action Projects (MAP) course, in which student teams work with local, national, and international firms to deliver and often implement critical solutions to real business challenges. Sponsor organizations range from nonprofits to multinationals, and span industries from healthcare to finance. In addition, some 21 dual degrees from the U-M schools of Education, Public Health, Public Policy, and Environment and Sustainability are offered to students pursuing our Full-Time MBA.

The Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota is committed to being a constant seedbed for tomorrow's female leadership. We offer a comprehensive portfolio of initiatives to help our female students lead and succeed in business. And we offer professional growth opportunities to women business leaders in the region's business community.

Our women's initiatives include:

  • Mentor circles half-day peer-mentoring sessions that include a 90-minute presentation from prominent female leaders
  • Inside the Boardroom high-profile public conversations with the nation's top business leaders led by Marilyn Carlson Nelson
  • National Association of Women MBAs (NAWMBA) the Carlson School hosts a thriving NAWMBA chapter that organizes networking and community events throughout the year
  • Women's leadership conference our annual conference, organized collaboratively by students, staff, and faculty, is the premier gathering of female business leaders in Minneapolis

Females make up 23% of our tenured and tenure-track faculty, exceeding the national average of 20%. Our tenure-track faculty—the future of our research and teaching capabilities—are 30% female. We lead the Midwest in the increase in the percentage of women enrolling in our Full-Time MBA program. And the Carlson Undergraduate program freshman class is about 50% female.

Minneapolis/St. Paul is home to one of the nation's largest concentrations of Fortune 500 headquarters, including Target, UnitedHealth Group, Best Buy, Supervalu, 3M, and U.S. Bancorp. The Carlson School has close ties with these businesses, providing our students with many opportunities to learn and advance their careers. We offer extensive financial support for women, including two full-tuition Forté fellowships.

Our unmatched MBA portfolio provides outstanding ROI and unique learning and career opportunities to a diverse range of students. Our top-ranked Full-Time MBA, Weekend Executive MBA, Evening MBA, and online MBA@UNC programs leverage a powerful and integrated curriculum delivered across a variety of formats to shape principled, agile leaders who drive extraordinary results for both the bottom line and the greater good.

Our community of women scholars

UNC Kenan-Flagler is deeply committed to educating and supporting the next generation of women leaders. We’re proud to be recognized by the Princeton Review as the business school ranked #1 in providing the “Greatest Resources for Women.” These resources include:

  • Carolina Women in Business (CWIB) is one of our largest student-run organizations. The club supports women through programming, networking and recruiting opportunities that enable personal development and enhance students’ success while at UNC and in their post-MBA journey as well. The annual CWIB conference, held each fall, brings business leaders, alumni, students and members of the local community together for meaningful conversations on the future of business.
  • Women's Workshop draws a select group of diverse prospective women MBAs to Chapel Hill and UNC Kenan-Flagler's campus for an immersive experience and the opportunity to discover more about our supportive community.
  • 100 Women, an alumnae-led movement,is focused on mentoring and empowering future business leaders by providing guidance to MBA students before, during, and beyond their MBA journey.
  • More than one third of MBA fellowship recipients at UNC are women. We supplement Forté Fellowships for outstanding women with full-tuition fellowships.

Our partnerships

We create a unique atmosphere of collaboration, mutual support and genuine interest in each other's success. Members of our community bring unique talents, experiences and perspectives that, when united through teamwork, strengthens our ability to achieve our goals. We’re proud to partner with organizations that share our mission of inclusion:

In our partnership with Forté, we’re thrilled to support undergraduate and pre-MBA programming — including Expert Office Hours and the National Campus to Business Leadership Conference.

Our dedicated admissions staff is here to support you every step of the way. You are invited to send us an email at mba_info@unc.edu, register for an upcoming informational webinar, schedule an office hour appointment with us to discuss the power of a UNC Kenan-Flagler MBA.

At the Mendoza College of Business, we prepare you to search for perspective, to ask penetrating questions, to plumb the depths of uncertainty with confidence. The stakes are high.

Can business help transform the world? We think it can. The forces of technology, transportation and the Internet are revolutionizing business practice. Take what you learn and help struggling people here and around the world live a better life.

Women who have studied at Oxford include some of recent history’s great leaders and inspired minds. Distinguished examples include: Dorothy Hodgkin, winner of the Nobel Prize for Chemistry in 1964, Margaret Thatcher, former UK Prime Minister (and Europe’s first female Prime Minister), Martha Lane Fox, co-founder of lastminute.com, Benazir Bhutto, former Prime Minister of Pakistan, Cornelia Sorabji, India’s first female lawyer and author Helen Fielding.

The Business School is strongly committed to continuing this tradition. Already our female alumni have gone on to work in a wide range of roles and industries all around the world. For example, Sally Fan from China is now a Vice President at Deutsche Bank in New York. Kuntha Chelvanathan from Australia is a Senior Consultant with Roland Berger in London. And Sarita James from the US worked for McKinsey, and was named a White House Fellow in 2008.

Some of our female alumni have also won prestigious awards such as, Ruthe Farmer (MBA 2007) who was named a ‘White House Champion of Change for Tech Inclusion’ in July 2013. Keely Stevenson (MBA 2004) was honoured by The World Economic Forum with its 2013 Young Global Leader (YGL) award. And Raheela Khan (OAMLP 2012) was named a 2013 Yale World Fellow in May 2013.

Oxford is a passionate proponent of women’s entrepreneurship as a force for change and global economic growth. Reflecting this philosophy, the Saïd Business School invests in a wide range of initiatives to help create a thriving community of women leaders.

Women come to Wharton for its customizable and flexible curriculum, diverse perspectives and global view, and academic excellence across every major discipline. With 225 faculty, 19 majors, 200 electives, and 13+ interdisciplinary programs, Wharton gives you the opportunity to grow through a multidimensional and interconnected experience, inside and outside the classroom.

With women making up 44% of our current classes, Wharton Women in Business (WWIB) remains one of our most active graduate clubs. Their mission is to empower all Wharton women to achieve their full potential in their personal and professional endeavors. WWIB focuses on issues relevant to women in business, providing social and networking opportunities with fellow students, alumnae, faculty, administrators, executives, and entrepreneurs. WWIB is both a social and professional organization, spearheading efforts within Wharton and the greater business community regarding admissions, alumni outreach, professional development, and recruiting. WWIB organizes and sponsors a number of events, including:

  • Annual WWIB Conference with nearly ~400 attendees
  • Leadership Development Sessions, Corporate Visits, Health & Wellness Seminars
  • WWIB Career Fair
  • Annual Distinguished Alumna Award and Reception
  • Women's Receptions in Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, and San Francisco

Upon graduation, Wharton women find ample opportunity to build social and professional ties to last a lifetime, as they join a network of over 96,000 MBA alumni.

Simon's Jay S. and Jeanne Benet Career Management Center is dedicated to connecting you to professional opportunities that turn your potential into reality. From résumé development to mock interviews and individualized career counseling, we prepare you to be the leading candidate in a competitive marketplace. Even before orientation, new students begin their Simon experience with Benet Center Onboarding, a specially designed program of web-based training. It's your first step to a new level of career preparedness with expert coaching and professional development modules to help you prepare for your job search.

With an MBA from the No. 13 top MBA for women in the US (Financial Times), Simon women are equipped with a top-notch business education and arrive on the job prepared to make an immediate impact. We are deeply committed to creating opportunities for female leaders to learn and excel within their chosen professions, and our affiliation with Forté, and the Simon Women in Business (SWiB) organization on campus, promotes events focused on increasing the number of women in business, professional development/mentoring, and networking opportunities.

In addition, Simon was the first business school in the US to offer a STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math)-designated option for each of its full-time MBA specializations. A STEM-designated MBA can help you stand out in the job market and gives international students the ability to extend their Optional Practical Training (OPT) for an additional 24 months, for a total of three years of US work eligibility without H1B sponsorship.

We're proud to offer degree programs with an unabashedly analytical bias. We'll show you how a deep understanding of economics, combined with an intensive quantitative focus, gives you a cohesive, evidence-based approach to decision making. Get an MBA that's more than a credential at Simon.

Academic Programs

So Why Marshall? Whether your passion for business means reaching the C-suite or finding solutions to the world's most intractable problems, a graduate degree from USC Marshall helps you get to greatness. With a choice of PhD, 5 MBA, and 11 Specialized Masters programs, you can chose a path that fits your academic and career needs while balancing your life. We offer a wide array of electives, as well as the option of independent study, which allows you to gain expertise in your chosen career path. In addition, students can earn for-credit industry recognized Graduate Certificates as part of their studies.

Career Resources

Vested in your success, our Career Services - USC Marshall team of seasoned professionals equip students with the skills, knowledge, and resources that inspire confidence to achieve their personal career goals. We build long-term relationships with employers to connect them with the talent needed to compete and grow in today's marketplace. Our approach is highly personalized to both students and employers. By taking advantage of our full range of vital services including one-on-one career advising, career management workshops and interview coaching you will pursue your first career trek, career fair, or post-Graduate job with confidence. Post-graduation, you can still utilize Graduate Career Services as the need arises at no cost. We're here to support you for as long as you need us.

At the USC Marshall School of Business, we are deeply committed to attracting more women into our classrooms and onto the corporate boardrooms of businesses across the globe. While our full-time and part-time MBA programs have enrolled over 30% women in their classes, our goal is to bring in more and offer an experience tailored to the needs of women during school and beyond graduation. Through the student run Graduate Women in Business (GWIB) organization, women are provided the opportunity to network and get involved in woman-specific programming. We encourage our women to attend the annual USC Women's Conference to network with alumnae, students and friends for a day of programming designed to inspire and empower them to create positive change in all aspects of their lives.

Speaking of alumni, the USC Trojan Family is legendary. With over 375,000 alumni worldwide, including over 85,000 from Marshall, you become part of the family the moment you arrive on campus. Our students embody the core attributes of our alumni - to be faithful, scholarly, skillful, courageous, and ambitious. After graduation, Marshall alumni are connected to the wide range of support and resources to keep you connected and engaged. Marshall alumni have the opportunity to give back as part of our mentorship program run by Graduate Career Services that connects them with current students to help them shape and reach their career and life goals.

We welcome you to visit our campus, meet us on the road, and find us online to learn more about our MBA and other graduate programs. Connect with our USC Marshall - Ambassadors to hear their first-hand experience at Marshall.

Women at Texas McCombs continually initiate some of the most important and visible organizations, conferences, and events on campus. They take full advantage of leadership opportunities, seeking out and engaging role models and mentors within the local and national business communities, utilizing a big advantage—UT Austin is everywhere. From Austin to Los Angeles, New York to London and beyond, Texas McCombs women make up a community that gives back to the school, returning as speakers, providing career advice, or recruiting new generations of our graduates.

Each year, Texas McCombs women host the Women in Business Leadership Conference, bringing together students, alumni, faculty, and influential businesswomen to address issues and challenges that affect women in today's business environment. The conference is hosted by a chapter of the National Graduate Women in Business organization (GWiB). GWiB also sponsors a professional development series, meets with prospective students, offers a mentoring program, hosts social outings, and organizes an annual boat cruise across Lake Austin.

In addition to the conference, Texas McCombs invites all women interested in the MBA program to attend our Discover McCombs: Women's Weekend, held annually each fall, to visit our beautiful campus, tour Rowling Hall, and engage with our community through panels, events, and sessions on program resources.

If you would like more information about the Texas McCombs MBA program we encourage you to attend an MBA event—class visits, campus tours, or info sessions on-campus, or find an MBA event in a city near you. Hook 'Em!

Your Future Is Our Business

We are dedicated to improving YOUR future — 90% of our full-time MBA students receive an offer within 90 days of graduation, and 87% of our professional MBA students reported that their career advancement opportunities were significantly improved

Your Career Is Our Focus

The UT Dallas MBA provides you with knowledge to excel at any career, and the Career Management Center is your portal to get there. Last year, we hosted 260 employers at JSOM.

The MBA on Your Terms

We understand you need an MBA degree as unique as you are. With the Jindal School’s more than 200 electives, 15 concentrations and 13 double degrees, the possibilities are endless. Work with us to create the program that gives you the knowledge you seek according to your timeline and your career outcome. We can create this together.

Women at UT Dallas

Each year, our Full-Time cohort is comprised of 40%-50% female. We offer additional support through our Power of Two Mentor program, NAWMBA Chapter at UT Dallas, and approximately 30% of our faculty are female. We support your professional development and personal goals before, during and after our MBA program. We look forward to connecting with you.

By joining the largest and most internally diverse MBA program in Canada, you'll gain access to more top employers and global recruiters than any other business school in Canada, and will become a lifetime member of what is soon to be the largest MBA alumni network in the country.

We offer generous support for women leaders, , through our Initiative for Women in Business and Women In Management Association (WIMA) In 2016, we awarded Forte Foundation Fellowships of $40,000 each to 18 outstanding female candidates.

Rotman has built a global reputation on its ambitious vision for business education. Our unique approach to problem-solving and decision-making will transform your career and your leadership potential. You can customize your MBA experience through over 100 elective courses across 15 Majors (including Design Thinking), and earn an MBA-level salary while you learn through our Flexible Internship Program.

Rotman is an exceptional way to launch your career and life in Canada, as all our international graduates are eligible for a 3-year Canadian work permit. Learn more about Rotman by attending our upcoming Admissions Events and connecting with our Admissions team.

Darden women make a significant impact every day — at Darden, in Charlottesville and around the world. They are student club presidents, community leaders, entrepreneurs and more. Darden is committed to recruiting women who want to positively impact the world, and empowering them for long-term success in whatever role they choose.

Darden's chapter of Graduate Women in Business (GWIB) creates opportunities for female students, alumnae, faculty and male allies to discuss challenges related to gender equity and inclusion. GWIB’s mission is to empower Darden women to be the fullest expression of themselves by means of community development, educational, and career events. Women at Darden are part of a lifelong community that enables and empowers Darden women to achieve their professional and personal aspirations, both during and after their time at Darden. In addition, Darden is one of the few MBA programs that provide dedicated lifelong career services resources for its alumni. The Alumni Career Services staff understands the career path of a woman may not always look like that of her male counterparts.

At Foster it is our goal to promote women leaders who are ready to excel. Across the global marketplace, research shows that companies perform better when women hold strong leadership positions. To elevate the presence of women in leadership, Foster proudly cultivates a rich array of resources including:

We welcome the opportunity to connect with you! Visit our events calendar to attend an information session or visit a class. Or, reach us at mba@uw.edu or 206.543.4661.

UWMadison is a global leader in research and home to high-achieving students who go on to be major world influencers. A Kittelman report in 2018 identified Wisconsin as the #1 university for producing Fortune 500 CEOs. WSB, as one of the world’s most highly ranked business schools, is the perfect place for your business education. The School builds and maintains relationships with more than 600 top employers throughout the nation and the world—companies that recognize the caliber of our students.

Equipping women to lead

In the Wisconsin MBA programs, you are empowered and equipped to lead in your career and community. Our top-ranked full-time MBA includes first-year leadership training in the foundational Ignite Career Accelerator program, which features a three-day leadership immersion during MBA orientation, a full leadership-focused week with symposia, case competitions, and workshops; and leadership content that is fully integrated throughout the curriculum.

Wisconsin offers more than 18 student organizations, including some that specifically serve women, to help you connect on campus and gain leadership experience. Graduate Women in Business (GWIB) promotes networking with School alumni, board members, and other business professionals. The Graduate Business Association hosts presentations by noted business leaders and sponsors student-led community service projects. The Joint Venture Club offers a social network of support for spouses, partners, significant others, and/or children; and the Entrepreneurship Association encourages and nurtures entrepreneurial ideas and spirit. We take specific steps to ensure that our educational and cocurricular programming reflects the presence of women in business. We bring inspiring female leaders to campus to speak as part of the M. Keith Weikel Executive Leadership Speaker Series.

Affordability through financial aid and top ROI

At the Wisconsin School of Business you can earn a top-ranked MBA and start strong with minimal debt. We recruit talented women who contribute to a vibrant, inclusive MBA community. All women admitted to the program are considered for the Forté Fellowship to support their education. In addition, all are considered for the Women in Business Award of Excellence, given to women who have demonstrated leadership and a commitment to helping other women advance in business and the community. And Wisconsin is noted for its exceptional overall value. The Wisconsin MBA Program leads the country in ROI for graduates earning $100,000+ (U.S. News & World Report, 2019).

Authentic commitment to diversity inclusion

Wisconsin’s unique culture is a coveted part of our MBA experience. It’s collaboration over competition. Everybody cheers your success. Today’s spotlight on racial and social injustice is our call to action. We aim to be a safe harbor with respect, authenticity, and growth—in and out of the classroom, helping students from around the block and around the world become a force for good. Our diversity program includes scheduled guest speakers and inhouse panelists who address meaningful diversity topics at events for students, faculty, and staff. Faculty and staff also participate in interactive cultural competency workshops.

The Wisconsin School of Business is committed to supporting and advancing women in business and to closing the gender gap in the corporate world. The percentage of women on our faculty and in our MBA programs has steadily climbed—the current MBA class is 42% women students. Learn alongside other women and thrive in an environment that prepares you to carry values of collaboration over competition into the workplace.

We offer a full spectrum of management education programs. All of our degrees deliver a strong return on your investment. Whether you choose a 2-year MBA or a 1-year specialized masters, you will earn insight and skills (along with recognition and responsibility) that will last a lifetime.

Our commitment to personal scale means that your experience will be customized to meet your unique academic and professional goals throughout your time here. Your professors will know everyone in your class by name, you will work with your own career coach, and you will receive individualized instruction from our world-class leadership development program. You’ll also enjoy working with and learning from people who offer a variety of perspectives in a community that values all types of diversity.

At Vanderbilt, you’ll benefit from a variety of resources for women including scholarships and awards, networking opportunities, and membership into the Owen Women’s Business Association (WBA) an organization that provides opportunities for personal and professional growth to all women in our programs.

WashU Olin students are known for their global-mindedness, analytical abilities, and principled leadership. Through our Values Based, Data Driven™ approach to decision-making, our students identify not only which problems require attention, but also which solutions will do the most good.

If you’re seeking a truly global perspective on business and aspire for meaning in your work, then the WashU Full-Time MBA program is built for you. You’ll embrace an entrepreneurial spirit that opens doors for positive, sustainable progress. You’ll participate in real-world learning experiences and develop a global mindset. And you’ll level up your skills to become the leader you’ve always known you could be.

Our small size gives you the opportunity for more program customization and involvement. It also allows for a deeper level of engagement with fellow students, alumni and the St. Louis business community, helping you foster relationships that last a lifetime.

One-Year Program

Beginning in March each year, our one-year program will minimize your time away from the workforce. You’ll immerse yourself, without distractions, in our world-class curriculum. And you’ll form strong bonds with exceptionally talented and diverse classmates from around the world. Throughout your journey here, you can count on a supportive team to help you advance to your next career goal. The result: you’ll achieve more than you ever thought possible, all in one year.

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Case Study Methodology: Application and Practice

"Ivey’s Case-Method Learning was a major factor in my decision. I wanted to learn from the diversity of challenges presented by the case studies. I thought they would provide an immersive learning experience, equipping me with not just a degree, but also practical skills that I could immediately apply in my career". - Jeann Lasrado, MBA'23

Women in Management (WIM) at Ivey

The Women in Management (WIM) Club aims to empower future leaders who are women. Events are planned around skill development, mindset growth, knowledge sharing and building long-lasting connections. The club aspires to unite, celebrate, and support the diverse women and male allies of Ivey. Each event is meant to be engaging and interactive, where everyone feels safe to share and learn from one another.

Career Outcomes for Life

From the moment you start at Ivey, our world-class Career Management team will be by your side to help you build a personal plan and ensure you achieve your high career aspirations. Your career goals are central to your success; that’s why Career Management is integrated throughout the MBA Program. Classroom activities are combined with innovative experiences like Ivey’s renowned annual networking event, “Get Connected.” Our career placement rates are consistently over 90 per cent. Year over year, our students, alumni, and recruiters give us top scores when evaluating our Career Management services.

  • 95% of Ivey MBA Grads made at least one career transition (change of industry, function, or geography)
  • 92% employment placement six months post-graduation (class of 2022)
  • #1 in Canada for student assessment of career services.***

*** The Economist Full time MBA Ranking 2021.

Diverse and Talented Classmates

Ivey attracts an exceptionally strong field of candidates with a diverse range of educational, professional, and cultural backgrounds. We are confident that you'll be as impressed with your classmates as we are. In addition, the small class size, non-commuter campus located in London, Ontario, and close-knit community provide an exceptional MBA student experience.

“Having grown up in Pakistan, lived in the United States and worked professionally across Africa, I was looking forward to being part of a global network. Ivey brings together people who have lived and worked around the world and across many industries". - Shirin Ahmed, MBA'20, Director, Healthcare Products, Loblaw Companies LTD.

Alumni Network

Ivey has an extensive alumni network and culture of support. This culture is fostered from day one and continues well beyond graduation. Ivey Alumni maintain strong connections to the school as recruiters, guest speakers, sponsors, and mentors, and are 30,000 strong in 106 countries around the world. With an Ivey MBA, you will have a network that will last a lifetime.

“The strength of Ivey’s network, the undeniable culture of ‘paying it forward,” and the people I met have genuinely inspired me to be a better person. The personal growth I experienced and the relationships I fostered have become the most valuable part of my Ivey journey.” - Kwang Pithayachariyakul, MBA ’17, Investment Banking Associate, TD Securities

Students across all our graduate business programs benefit from access to top-rated faculty, a network of senior business leaders through our Executive Partner Program, and personalized career development support through our Graduate Career Management Center. Other schools tell you what you have to do. We ask you to imagine what you will do.

Yale SOM actively encourages more women to become business leaders. In our collaborative and tight-knit community, your voice will be heard and your perspective and experience will be valued.

Women at Yale SOM have many opportunities for personal and professional growth, through events hosted by the student-run Women in Management Club and by connecting with women faculty, alumnae, and visiting speakers. Discussions of gender diversity in the workplace are a part of the integrated core curriculum.

We invite you to learn more about the Yale School of Management and our community. Join us at an upcoming event, schedule a campus visit, contact a student Admissions Ambassador, or reach out to our admissions team at mba.admissions@yale.edu.

The Schulich MBA will equip you with the specialized knowledge and leadership skills you need to gain a competitive advantage. Flexible study options allow you to switch between full and part-time enrolment, take classes uptown at York University's Keele campus or at Schulich's satellite campus in downtown Toronto.

The Schulich International MBA (IMBA) is a specialized MBA program for students who want to launch a career in international business and stand out from the crowd. The IMBA is a full-time program for the first year with the option to go part-time in year two. The IMBA offers all of the benefits of Schulich's MBA program, with several additional components.

IMBA Students:

  • Complete an international work term between first and second year (work in Canada if you are an international student or abroad if you are a Canadian student)
  • Hone their proficiency in another language (we support language training in English, French, Spanish, German, Mandarin and Japanese)
  • Are part of a small cohort that completes the first year of the program together, providing students with personal friendships and professional contacts that will last a lifetime

In the second half of the Schulich MBA or IMBA programs, students can choose to focus on up to 2 of our 18 areas of specialization in management functions, industry sectors and special business issues. Along with their specializations, students also complete a Strategy Field Study. This eight-month consulting project involves a team of students working with a real client, conducting a comprehensive strategic assessment of all functional areas within an organization, as well as the external environment that a company faces. Most Schulich students will agree that the Strategy Field Study is by far the most challenging and rewarding aspect of the entire MBA experience.

At Schulich, our reach is truly global. As a Schulich MBA, you will join a group of over 30,000 alumni across the world represented by 86 alumni chapters in 60 countries.

Schulich Women in Leadership
Women in Leadership (WIL) is a student organization serving undergraduate and graduate students at the Schulich School of Business. WIL serves the Schulich community by providing a series of professional, educational, and networking events to enhance the understanding and appreciation of women's role in business, while assisting members in reaching success in their chosen field. We do this by creating a network of business students, alumni, and businesswomen to inspire and support one another. WIL also serves the community by partnering with local high schools to provide a forum for inspiring and motivating young girls to pursue academic excellence, leadership opportunities, and their dreams.

The use of the term ‘partner’ on this website does not constitute a legal partnership between the parties.