MBA Program
Degree awarded by Harvard University
- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Duration
- two-year
- Teaching language
- English
- Next verified deadline
- January 5, 2027 (Round 2)
Facts last verified October 5, 2026. MBA Schools Directory is independent and does not process applications. Applications are made on the school's official website.
Program overview
The first year is a required curriculum that every student takes, covering subjects such as finance, financial reporting, leadership, marketing, operations and strategy, together with the FIELD component. The second year is an elective curriculum with more than 100 courses across ten subject areas. A summer work experience is part of the requirements.
- Intakes
- Fall 2027 Source: hbs.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- Duration
- two-year Source: hbs.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- Campus
- Harvard Business School — Boston, Massachusetts, USABoston, MA 02163
Tuition and fees
| Applicant category | Amount | Fee basis | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| All applicants | USD 84,760 Includes: Listed as Tuition in the 9-month MBA Program cost of attendance for a single student. Source: hbs.edu · verified October 5, 2026 | (fee basis not stated by the school) | 2026-27 |
Other published fees
- HUHS Student Health Fee: USD 1,944 (2026-27) Source: hbs.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP): USD 4,954 (2026-27) Source: hbs.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Amounts are shown in the currency published by the school and are not converted. Living costs are not included.
Admissions requirements
Requirements
- Academic qualification
- Not verified
- Work experience
- Class average 4.9 years (class profile, not a requirement)Average years of work experience of the Class of 2027: 4.9Source: hbs.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- English-language waiver
- TOEFL, IELTS, PTE or Duolingo English Test is required unless the undergraduate institution's sole language of instruction was English.Source: hbs.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- Essays
- RequiredEssays are part of the written applicationSource: hbs.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- References
- RequiredPublished — see the source for details.Source: hbs.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- Interview
- Requiredby invitation only; 30 minutes; a written reflection is due within 24 hours after the interviewSource: hbs.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- Application fee
- Not verified
Admission tests
- GMAT (classic)
- One accepted test requiredClass median: 730 (scale 10th Edition)Class of 2027 median total score, GMAT 10th EditionSource: hbs.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- GMAT (classic)
- One accepted test requiredGRE or GMAT; no minimum score and no preference for either testSource: hbs.edu · verified October 5, 2026
English language
- TOEFL / IELTS / other
- Not verified
GMAT Focus Edition (205–805) and the classic GMAT (200–800) use different scales. A published minimum and a class average are different things; both are labelled. English requirements and waivers depend on each school's policy and your own background.
Application deadlines
| Intake | Round | Deadline | Applicants | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2027 | Round 1 | September 9, 202612:00 ETSource: hbs.edu · verified October 5, 2026 | All applicants | Passed |
| Fall 2027 | Round 2 | January 5, 202712:00 ETSource: hbs.edu · verified October 5, 2026 | All applicants | Upcoming |
Past dates are shown as passed and are never rolled forward. A date without a year is marked “Date not confirmed”.
Scholarships
HBS need-based scholarships
- Benefit
- Awards range from $2,000 to $87,000 per year
- Basis
- Need-based
- Eligibility
- Need-based, for domestic and international students
Official scholarship pageSource: hbs.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Accreditation
- New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) — Institutional (university-level)Institution-level accreditation of the university, not a business-school or program accreditation.Source: oira.harvard.edu · verified October 5, 2026
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