Wharton MBA

The Wharton MBA is a full-time Master of Business Administration programme at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. Wharton describes the MBA as a 20-month programme, including a recommended 3.5-month summer internship.

For UCO Business users, this programme is most relevant to the MBA pathway, with strong connections to Finance, Management, Business Analytics, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Consulting & Project Management and Supply Chain.

Applicants should use Wharton’s official 2026-27 application timeline and submit all required materials by the relevant deadline.

Applicants must have completed an undergraduate programme in an accredited United States college or its equivalent in another country.

Applicants must upload transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate academic programmes attended. Unofficial transcripts or self-reported grades using Wharton’s transcript template may be used for application review. Official transcripts are required if admitted.

If academic records and diplomas are not issued in English by the institution, applicants must submit both the official record and an authorised English translation.

The Wharton MBA application also requires GMAT or GRE scores, a one-page resume, essays, references, application fee and the completed online application. The Analytical Writing Assessment section is not currently required for the Wharton MBA application.

TOEFL iBT, PTE, IELTS or Duolingo English Test results are required if the applicant did not attend an institution where English was the language of instruction.

If the applicant earned a degree from an institution where English was the language of instruction, the English-language test may be waived.

For Round 1 applicants, the English test date must fall between 8 September 2024 and 8 September 2026.

For Round 2 applicants, the English test date must fall between 5 January 2025 and 5 January 2027.

For Round 3 applicants, the English test date must fall between 31 March 2025 and 31 March 2027.

For Deferred Admissions applicants, the English test date must fall between 21 April 2025 and 21 April 2027.

TOEFL code: D810-99. PTE scores should be reported directly to the Wharton MBA Program. Duolingo scores should be shared by selecting Wharton MBA Program as the institution.