MBA

The rigorous and nationally acclaimed WPI MBA program draws on the university’s strengths in technology, engineering, and science to prepare innovative and well-rounded leaders to make an impact in a complex business world. You’ll find The Business School MBA program student-centered, inquiry-driven, and problem-oriented from start to finish.

Prerequisites

  • Two years relevant work experience
  • Undergraduate degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA from an accredited four year college of univerity
  • GMAT or GRE within the last 5 years (minimum GMAT score of 500)

Logistics

  • Program requires a minimum of 18 qualified, enrolled students
  • Launching Fall 2019 (August/September)
  • (3) Courses per year (Fall/Winter/Spring)
  • Delivery: Onsite – Lexington, MA

Curriculum

DEVELOPING BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES (4 courses)
BUS 595. The Edge of Technology in STEM Industries
MIS 500. Innovating with Information Systems
MKT 500. Marketing Management
ETR 593. Technology Commercialization: Theory, Strategy, and Practice

ANALYZING BUSINESS PERFORMANCE (6 courses)
FIN 503. Financial Decision-Making for Value Creation
FIN 504. Financial Statement Analysis and Valuation
ACC 505. Performance Measurement and Management
OIE 501. Designing Operations for Competitive Advantage
ACC 500. Accounting and Finance Fundamentals
ACC 502. Financial Intelligence and Strategic Decision-Making

BECOMING A LEADER (4 courses)
BUS 500. Business Law, Ethics, and Social Responsibility
OBC 505. Teaming and Organizing for Innovation
OBC 506. The Heart of Leadership: Power, Reflection, and Interpersonal Skills
OBC 537. Leading Change

ELECTIVES (2 courses) – TBD
Leadership to choose

PRE-CAPSTONE EXPERIENCE
BUS 590. Strategy in Technology-Based Organizations

CAPSTONE EXPERIENCE
BUS 599. Capstone Project

GRE Requirements

  • In order to qualify for a GMAT/GRE test waiver for our MS programs or the MBA applicants must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a minimum of a 3.0 GPA.
  • Applicants must also have at least two quantitative courses with a grade of 3.0 or higher. Additionally, applicants must also meet one of the following requirements:
    • An existing master’s or PhD degree with a GPA of 3.0 or higher
    • A professional certification such as a CPA, CFA, CFP, Six Sigma, or similar
    • Three or more years of work experience