Wharton's MBA curriculum offers depth, breadth, and options. The curriculum emphasizes "general management plus" - a rigorous core in general management, plus the depth of 19 majors and breadth of nearly 200 electives.
Curriculum StructureThe intensive first-year core curriculum provides a foundation of general management skills, combined with an unmatched range of majors and electives in the second year.
Pre-TermThe required Pre-Term session helps all first-year students share a common knowledge base. It includes coursework, waiver testing, a Learning Team Retreat, and the chance to explore Philadelphia and build relationships with your classmates.
Core CurriculumWharton's core curriculum combines a foundation in essential management knowledge with courses in essential skills for senior-level management, such as leadership, ethics, and communication.
MajorsYou can choose among Wharton's 19 comprehensive majors - including the option of selecting a double major or designing an individualized major that meets your particular career goals.
ElectivesEach MBA student customizes an individual program from nearly 200 electives offered by faculty across 11 academic departments, the largest number of electives at any business school.
Dual and Joint DegreesWharton and Penn provide countless opportunities for interdisciplinary study, in such areas as international studies, biotechnology, architecture, engineering, computer information systems, law, and medicine.
