Yale School of Management

Yale's philosophy is all about educating leaders for business and society, and you will find that concept embodied in its integrated MBA curriculum and ethics-driven model of leadership development. For example, during the first-year orientation, students are introduced to the concept of values-driven leadership through the Leadership Development Program, which encourages students to explore their personal values and the source of those values.

At Yale, you will be surrounded by people striving to become change agents. You are likely to appreciate being in an environment that doesn't just prepare students for personal success, but also for the kind of success that makes a positive impact on society. The school teaches that generating wealth and improving society are not mutually exclusive, and that in fact, these things go hand in hand. Yale's unified focus on business and society creates leaders who fundamentally understand this essential synergy, and who are uniquely suited for success and leadership in every sector, in any field, anywhere in the world.

Yale introduced a new era in MBA education in 2006 when the school redesigned its first-year core curriculum. The school replaced the traditional disciplines, such as finance, accounting, and marketing, with courses based on the constituencies a manager must engage and lead to maximize value within an organization. For example, instead of a finance course, there is a course on the investor; instead of a traditional marketing course, there is a course on the customer. The heart of the core curriculum is a series of eight new multidisciplinary courses, called Organizational Perspectives. These courses focus on the organizational roles a manager needs to play in order to solve problems.

The school implemented the new curriculum to prepare students for today's business careers, which tend to be more fluid and dynamic. Yale's curriculum also reflects the reality of how business is evolving, which will require that managers frequently shift responsibilities. As you work your way up the corporate ladder, you will need a broad perspective and multidisciplinary approach. Yale's new core curriculum addresses the skills MBA students to succeed now and in the future. 

When it comes to applying, the admissions office advises you to be yourself. Authenticity is key. Don't tell them what you think they want to hear. Your well-written personal statement will play a big role in how well you capture the attention of the admissions office.

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School of Management

Yale University

P.O. Box 208200

New Haven, CT 06520

Phone: (203) 432 - 5635

Assistant Dean and Director of Admissions: Bruce DelMonico

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Application Deadlines*

* Deadlines are for the 2012-2013 admission season.

Admissions Criteria

Applicants accepted: 19%

Average undergrad GPA: 3.55

Average GMAT: 717

Student Body

Total full-time enrollment: 476

Women: 35%

Minorities: 25%

International: 27%

Average age: 28