Full-Time MBA
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At a Glance
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Watch: Is a Full-Time MBA Right for You?
Our program features world-renowned faculty, a rigorous curriculum that responds to industry needs, and a variety of experiential learning opportunities. Watch our video to learn more.
The first year of the the traditional full-time MBA program provides students with a broad foundation of business knowledge while fostering connections with classmates. Once students complete the core curriculum in Year 1, they concentrate their studies through electives.
Additionally, all Carroll School MBA students must complete 20 hours of community service in order to graduate from the program.
1st Year, Pre-Program Summer Deliverable
- Managerial Statistics (BZAN770301)
1st Year, Fall Semester
Pre-Term (One week)
- Introduction to Strategic Management (MGMT770101/02)
- Professional Development Programming
Quarter 1 (Seven weeks)
- Data Analytics 1: Model Building (BZAN771601/02)
- Marketing (MKTG772001/02)
- Accounting (ACCT771301/02)
- Managing People & Organizations (MGMT771201/02)
Quarter 2 (Seven weeks)
- Data Analytics 2: Management & Data Skills (BZAN771701/02)
- Economics (MFIN770101/02)
- Financial Management (MFIN772201/02)
NOTE: Follow-up professional development sessions are scheduled on several dates throughout the semester.
1st Year, Spring Semester
Quarter 3 (7 weeks)
- Data Analytics 3: In Practice (BZAN771801/02)
- Strategic Management (MGMT773001/02)
- Elective+
Quarter 4 (Seven weeks)
- Operations Management (BZAN772001/02)
- Elective+
- Elective+
- Elective+
+ Students will select from a menu of half semester electives.
2nd Year
Fall Semester
- Elective
- Elective
- Elective
- Elective
Spring Semester
- Elective
- Elective
- Elective
- Elective
NOTE: Electives must be 6000 or 8000-level courses in the Carroll School of Management.
The Full-Time MBA STEM-Designated Track focuses on the application of statistical modeling, data warehousing, data mining, programming, forecasting, and operations research techniques in the context of the business world. Reflecting the quantitative focus of the BC MBA curriculum, the STEM-Designated Track allows students to delve into technology and analytics across a range of industry functions. In addition to core program courses, students that enroll in the STEM-Designated Track will be required to take electives marked as “STEM-designated.” View Sample List of STEM-Designated Electives.
Additionally, all Carroll School MBA students must complete 20 hours of community service in order to graduate from the program.
View Frequently Asked Questions
1st Year, Pre-Program Summer Deliverable
- Managerial Statistics (BZAN770314)*
1st Year, Fall Semester
Pre-Term (One week)
- Introduction to Strategic Management (MGMT770101/02)
- Professional Development Programming
Quarter 1 (Seven weeks)
- Data Analytics 1: Model Building (BZAN771601/02)*
- Marketing (MKTG772001/02)
- Accounting (ACCT771301/02)
- Managing People & Organizations (MGMT771201/02)
Quarter 2 (Seven weeks)
- Data Analytics 2: Management & Data Skills (ISYS772001/02)*
- Economics (MFIN770101/02)
- Financial Management (MFIN772201/02)
NOTE: Follow-up professional development sessions are scheduled on several dates throughout the semester.
*Indicates STEM-designated course
1st Year, Spring Semester
Quarter 3 (Seven weeks)
- Data Analytics 3: In Practice (ISYS773001/02)*
- Strategic Management (MGMT773001/02)
- Elective+*
Quarter 4 (Seven weeks)
- Operations Management (BZAN772001/02)*
- Elective+
- Elective+
- Elective+*
+ Students will select from a menu of half semester electives.
* Indicates STEM-designated course
2nd Year
Semester 1
- Elective*
- Elective*
- Elective
- Elective
Semester 2
- Elective*
- Elective*
- Elective
- Elective
NOTE: Electives must be 6000 or 8000-level courses.
*Indicates STEM-designated course
The STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) OPT Extension is a 24-month period of temporary training available to F-1 international students who have completed a degree program in an approved STEM field.
The Full-Time MBA STEM-Designated Track is a STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) designated program. This classification allows international full-time MBA graduates on an F-1 visa to potentially qualify for an additional 24 months of training in their field of study (called Optional Practical Training or OPT) beyond the standard 12 months.
Eligible F-1 nonimmigrant students with a STEM degree from a Student & Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) certified U.S. school who participate in an initial period of regular post-completion OPT (typically 12 months) may be eligible to apply for a STEM OPT extension.
To qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension, an F-1 student must:
- Have completed a degree in an eligible STEM field from an SEVP certified U.S. school.
- Maintained lawful F-1 status during the standard 12 month period of OPT.
- Have employment through an employer enrolled in USCIS’s E-Verify employment eligibility verification program.
- Work with the employer to complete a formal training (I-983) and learning objectives.
- Be employed at least 20 hours per week in a position directly related to the STEM degree.
For detailed information about STEM OPT, visit SEVP’s Study in the States’ STEM OPT Help Hub.
Focus on: Data Analytics
Today's business leaders must understand their organization’s data capabilities and know how to use the latest analytical tools to drive informed decisions. The BC MBA’s data analytics sequence equips all students to confidently approach data across job functions and industries.
Enrollment
95
Class Size
55%
Acceptance Rate
Undergraduate Majors
| Item | Data |
|---|---|
| Accounting | 1% |
| Business | 18% |
| Economics | 7% |
| Engineering | 11% |
| Finance | 11% |
| Humanities/Social Science | 15% |
| Math/Physical Science | 4% |
| Double Major | 22% |
| Other | 11% |
Academic & Professional Profile
| Item | Data |
|---|---|
| Average GMAT (10th Edition) Score | 636 |
| GMAT (10th Edition) 80th Percentile Range | 549–684 |
| Average GMAT (Focus Edition) Score | 565 |
| GMAT (Focus Edition) 80th Percentile Range | 519–599 |
| Average GRE Score | 318 |
| GRE 80th Percentile Range | 306–326 |
| Average Undergraduate GPA | 3.26 |
| Average Full-Time Work Experience | 4.2 years |
| Work Experience Range (middle 80%) | 0–7 years |
| Students Pursuing Dual Degree+ | 4% |
+Dual degree students include those pursuing the JD/MBA, MBA/MSW, or MBA/MA degrees.
Diversity
| Item | Data |
|---|---|
| Women | 25% |
| AHANA* | 26% |
| International | 24% |
| Average Age | 27 |
| Age Range | 21–40 |
*African-American, Hispanic, Asian, and Native American
Note: All class profile information is accurate as of September 10, 2024
Your Future Network
Our MBA alumni make their voices heard in a variety of sectors—from financial services to technology and beyond. Find out how these recent graduates leveraged their BC MBA to pursue their professional interests and confront today’s most pressing business challenges.
Career Outcomes
91%
Percentage of Students Accepting Job Offers*
*Represents students in the class of 2024 seeking full-time employment
94%
Percentage of Students Accepting Summer 2024 Internships*
*Represents students in the class of 2025 seeking internships
Sample List of Hiring Employers
2022–2024
Adidas
Amazon
Analysis Group
Bank of America
Citibank
Deloitte
Fidelity Investments
Hasbro
Johnson & Johnson
JP Morgan Chase
Liberty Mutual
McKinesy
NextEra Energy
Philips
PepsiCo
Puma
PwC
Reckitt
Sanofi
ScottMadden
State Street
Takeda
Tesla
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
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How can we help?
Are part-time MBA students eligible for tuition assistance from Boston College?
<p>Our practice is to evaluate every admitted part-time MBA student for a merit based scholarship. In addition to scholarships, our team evaluates every admitted part-time MBA candidate for advanced standing credit—a potential savings of time and tuition expense. Eligible candidates may qualify for a waiver of up to five MBA courses (for a maximum of 15 credits), based upon prior coursework and/or professional certifications (e.g. CPA, CFA). This translates to potential tuition savings of up to $31,830 (based on 2023-2024 tuition rates).</p>
<p>Part-time MBA students may also apply for federally-funded financial aid. <a href="https://www.bc.edu/bc-web/offices/student-services/financial-aid/graduate/applying-for-aid.html" target="_blank">Learn more by visiting the Office of Student Services website</a>.</p>
<p><a href="/content/bc-web/schools/carroll-school/audience-pages/current-graduate-students/course-waiver-policy.html" target="_blank"><span class="btn btn-default btn-maroon">Course Waiver Policy</span></a></p>
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Can I opt into the STEM-designated track any time?
<p>Incoming students must declare their intent to pursue the STEM-designated track when they fill out their enrollment form and pay their enrollment deposit. </p>
<p><b>Important Note: </b>If the STEM track is not selected upon enrollment, students will not be able to switch to it at a later time. Again, although students may opt out later, they will not be able to opt into the track after submitting their enrollment form and deposit.</p>
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Can I view a list of STEM-designated electives?
<p><span class="btn btn-default btn-maroon"><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EVklyJAOKudDIm23xThGTE3AOta2g9fFEGciImZ48Lo">View sample list of STEM-designated electives</a></span></p>
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Can international students apply to part-time graduate programs?
<p>Boston College does not sponsor the F-1 student visa for part-time students. International students who wish to pursue their graduate degree on a part-time basis must be sponsored otherwise. If you require a student visa, then you are only eligible to apply to full-time programs.</p>
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Can part-time students enroll in the MBA STEM-designated track?
<p>No. The STEM-designated track is only available for Full-Time MBA students. </p>
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Do I need work experience to qualify for the full-time MBA program?
<p>Applicants are evaluated on a number of criteria, including transcripts, test scores, essays, recommendations, and employment history. While work experience is not required, we recommend that you have at least two years of professional work experience before entering the full-time MBA program; the average work experience in recent classes has been four and a half years. Only a small number of applicants are accepted directly out of college. To learn more about our current students’ qualifications, <a href="/content/bc-web/schools/carroll-school/graduate/mba/full-time-mba.html">view the class profile</a>.</p>
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Does Boston College have information about the MBA program for military students?
<p>For information about the MBA program for military students, view the <a href="/content/bc-web/schools/carroll-school/graduate/admission/tuition-and-aid.html#tab-u_s_military_veterans" target="_blank">Information for U.S. Military Veterans page</a>.</p>
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Does completing the STEM-designated track require any additional tuition expense?
<p>No. Since total required credit hours remain the same, tuition is not affected.</p>
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Does participating in the STEM-designated track affect the total number of credit hours I need to earn my MBA?
<p>No. The 57-credit hour requirement to graduate remains for all full-time MBA students, including those completing the STEM-designated track.<br />
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Does the full-time MBA program have a diverse student body?
<p>Yes, our full-time MBA students bring a wealth of diverse experiences from a variety of ethnic, national, personal, and professional backgrounds. This diversity contributes to a rich cultural and global perspective that influences teamwork and classroom discussions. To learn more, <a href="/content/bc-web/schools/carroll-school/graduate/mba/fulltime-mba.html">view the class profile</a>.</p>
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How do I apply for the STEM-designated track?
<p>Full-time MBA applicants go through the regular application process. In the application, applicants will have the opportunity to indicate their interest in the STEM-Designated track within the application. It is non-binding, and will not positively or negatively impact the Committee’s review of the application. Additionally, applicants may also address their interest in pursuing the STEM-designated track in their application essays.</p>
<p>Admitted applicants will be able to confirm their intention to pursue the STEM-designated track when they submit their enrollment forms.<b> Important Note:</b> If the STEM track is not selected upon enrollment, students will not be able to switch to it at a later time.</p>
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How does the STEM-designated MBA affect international students?
<p>Under current federal policy, international students (e.g., those on F-1 student visas) are eligible for a total of 12 months of OPT per degree level (Bachelor’s, Master’s, Ph.D.). Students in STEM-designated majors, programs, or tracks may be eligible for an additional 24-month extension if certain conditions are met. Additional details are available through the <a href="https://www.bc.edu/bc-web/sites/global-engagement/sites/office-of-international-students-and-scholars/maintain/students.html#tab-employment_work_authorization_">Office of International Students & Scholars</a>. </p>
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How long does it take to complete the part-time MBA program?
<p>The average time is three to four years, and most students take two courses each semester. Our program, however, provides the opportunity to complete their degrees in as little as two years.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.bc.edu/bc-web/schools/carroll-school/graduate/mba/part-time-mba.html#tab-curriculum" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">View a sample degree road map</a> and get a better understanding of which classes you would take to complete your degree over the course of two, three, and four years.<br />
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If I don’t complete the requirements for the STEM-designated track, can I still graduate with the MBA degree?
<p>Yes, as long as you successfully complete the requirements for the MBA, you will still be able to earn an MBA without the STEM track designation.</p>
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In what industries are full-time MBA graduates employed?
<p>The Boston College full-time MBA program is a cross-functional degree with a strong emphasis on teamwork and a global perspective. Because our MBA students enter the program with an average of four years of work experience in a range of career fields, they are able to make immediate contributions to the organizations where they are employed in a wide range of industries. For more information about where our graduates work, <a href="/content/bc-web/schools/carroll-school/graduate/career-development.html">view our placement data</a>.</p>
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Is the STEM designation available to all MBA students?
<p>The STEM designation was approved by Boston College in Fall 2022. At this time, the STEM-designated track is only available to full-time MBA students, beginning with the class that entered in Fall 2022.</p>
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Is the STEM-designated track a dual degree?
<p>No, the STEM-designated track is one degree. Students pursuing the track are, however, eligible to complete the MBA/MSF dual degree. Students interested in the dual degree should consult with Graduate Admissions for details on the combined program curriculums.</p>
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What if I change my mind and no longer want to pursue the STEM-designated track after opting in?
<p>Students can drop the STEM-designated track at any time; however, once you opt out, you will not be able to opt back in.</p>
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What is an MBA STEM-designated track?
<p>A STEM-designated MBA curriculum reflects the increasing quantitative focus of skills needed by today’s businesses. Increasingly, companies have come to rely on technology and analytics, across all functional areas. The curriculum of our STEM-designated track has a strong emphasis on Statistics, Data-driven Decision Theory, Information Technology, Data Security, Data Visualization, Artificial Intelligence, Programming, and Optimization, present throughout the core curriculum as well as electives.</p>
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Why might I choose to not pursue the STEM-designated curriculum?
<p>Although this designation is valuable, it may not align with your career goals. The STEM curriculum places a heavy emphasis on the use of math, science, and technology in business. Some career paths require other skill sets which might not qualify you for a STEM-designated degree. If you are unsure we encourage you to consult with your academic and career advisors.</p>
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Will I be able to choose the specific STEM-approved electives I want to take?
<p>As with all of our graduate management programs, the Graduate Student Services Office will ensure a student is registered in courses that meet graduation requirements, but we cannot guarantee a student’s choice of electives.</p>
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Application Link & Deadlines
Application Fee: All applicants are required to pay a nonrefundable application fee of $100 USD.
Admission Decisions: Applications are generally reviewed on a rolling basis. This means that, provided their applications are complete, applicants may receive admission decisions before the notification deadlines. However, it is important for applicants to understand that decisions are only guaranteed by the official notification date.
Rounds & Final Deadlines: For priority consideration, applicants must submit their applications by the earliest date possible. Applications received after the last deadline are reviewed on a space-available basis.
Fall 2025 Application Deadlines
| Program Start Date | Apply By | Receive Decision By |
|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | October 15, 2024 | December 4, 2024 |
| December 10, 2024 | February 12, 2025 | |
| January 21, 2025* | March 26, 2025 | |
| March 4, 2025* | May 14, 2025 | |
| May 13, 2025 | June 18, 2025 |
* International applicants are strongly encouraged to apply by these deadlines.
Resume or CV
Use this component of the application to outline your educational background and professional experience, including part-time and internship roles with months and years in each position.
✓ Application Tip: We recommend limiting your resume to one to two pages. Please also make sure that your resume corresponds to the information submitted in the “Employment” section of your online application.
Transcripts
All applicants must possess a four-year bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. You must submit transcripts from every institution where you were enrolled in a degree-granting program. At the time of application, only a self-reported transcript is required but if you are admitted, we will require an official transcript sent directly from your degree-granting institution. Transcripts should include:
Course names
All grades received (including transfer credits and study abroad programs)
Cumulative GPA
Degree conferral information
Graduates of non-U.S. institutions must possess a college or university degree equivalent to a four-year U.S. bachelor’s degree. If admitted, international students are required to submit an official English translation of all academic credentials, along with a third-party degree verification from an agency such as SpanTran/TEC or World Education Services (WES).
✓ Application Tip: Verify that your degree is equivalent to a four-year U.S. bachelor’s degree before starting your application. Agencies such as WES provide a variety of degree equivalency tools and services.
Standardized Tests
Applicants must submit GMAT or GRE scores from within the past five years. We accept both the GMAT Exam and GMAT Focus Edition. Our test codes are:
- GMAT school code: 44x-J5-96
- GRE school code: 3033
Please note that full-time MBA candidates applying for Fall 2025 can request consideration for a GMAT/GRE waiver. Learn more and submit a GMAT/GRE waiver request before completing your application.
✓ Application Tip: While Graduate Admissions does not have a preference between the GMAT or GRE, we encourage you to consult class profile data for average test scores in order to gauge where you stand.
We also recommend that you review our blog post on the advantages of submitting a GMAT or GRE score.
English Proficiency
If you are not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, you are required to submit an English language proficiency exam score with your application. We accept TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE scores. We do not accept the Duolingo English Test.
Scores must be from within the past two years, and applicants must meet the following minimum scores:
TOEFL, iBT, and TOEFL iBT Home Edition: 100
IELTS: 7.5
PTE: 68
You are eligible to waive the language test requirement if you meet either of the following criteria:
You have completed a four-year bachelor’s degree or a two-year master’s degree (or higher) at an institution where the medium language of instruction is English. You must have completed your degree in its entirety at the English-medium institution. The medium language of instruction must be indicated on your transcript or verified in an official letter from the institution.
You have worked in a full-time, post-degree position for at least two years in the United States or a country where English is an official language. NOTE: Working for a company that conducts its business in English in a country where English is not an official language will not qualify you for a language test waiver.
✓ Application Tip: If you are eligible to waive the language test requirement, you do not need to submit a waiver request beforehand and can simply move forward with your application.
Letter of Recommendation
Only one letter of recommendation is required to complete your application, though we will accept up to three letters.
We are interested in learning about you from an individual who can provide an objective appraisal of your capacity for intensive graduate study and your potential for professional success.
Recommenders are required to submit the recommendation forms online and will receive instructions through email once you complete the “Recommendation” section of your application.
✓ Application Tip: MBA applicants are advised to submit recommendations from professional references, such as supervisors, managers, or colleagues, that are familiar with their day to day work.
Required & Optional Essays
All applicants must submit a required essay of no more than 500 words telling us about your past experiences, short- and long-term goals, and why you want to pursue an MBA at Boston College. You may also submit an optional essay that addresses aspects of your candidacy that have not already been covered in other parts of the application.
✓ Application Tip: We want to hear about you and appreciate when applicants craft a unique response to the questions. Learn more about essay questions and tips on how to answer them.
Questions?
If you have any further application-related questions, we encourage you to register for an App-y Hour application support session. These small-group sessions are held through Zoom and led by a member of the Graduate Admissions team.
Thinking about your fit for Carroll School of Management graduate programs? Review some tips and tactics to assess your candidacy.
You can also email us at bcmba@bc.edu, or schedule a phone call or Zoom appointment with a member of the Graduate Admission team.