MIT Sloan Programs: MBA, Executive MBA, Sloan Fellows, Master's, PhD, and LGO
Degree programs at MIT Sloan with duration, format, test policy, and tuition where the school publishes it.
Programs overview
MIT Sloan offers a two-year full-time MBA, a 20-month MIT Executive MBA, a 12-month MIT Sloan Fellows MBA, an 18-month Master of Finance with a 12-month option, a 12-month Master of Business Analytics, a PhD program, the Leaders for Global Operations (LGO) dual degree, and MBA Early, an early-career program in which final-year students are admitted and work two to five years before enrolling. The school also lists an MIT Sloan Evening MBA for working professionals. The full-time MBA, MFin, MBAn, and Sloan Fellows MBA are STEM-designated.
Program comparison
| Program | Duration | Format | Test | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time MBA | 2 years | Full-time, on campus | GMAT or GRE required | $91,892 (2026-2027) |
| MIT Executive MBA | 20 months | Classes every two to three weekends in Cambridge | Not required (GMAT or EA may be submitted) | See program page |
| MIT Sloan Fellows MBA | 12 months | Full-time, residential | Optional (GMAT, GRE, or EA) | See program page |
| Master of Finance (MFin) | 18 months, or 12 months accelerated | Full-time, on campus | Optional (GMAT or GRE) | See program page |
| Master of Business Analytics (MBAn) | 12 months | Full-time, on campus | Optional (GMAT or GRE) | See program page |
| PhD Program | Average of 6 years | Full-time, on campus | GMAT or GRE required | Funded for five years |
| Leaders for Global Operations (LGO) | 24 months, starting in early June | Full-time, on campus | GMAT or GRE required | See program page |
| MBA Early | 2 to 5 years of work, then the MBA | Full-time, on campus (Evening MBA also possible) | GMAT or GRE required | MBA tuition |
Program details
- Full-time MBA: two-year program with a one-semester core taken in cohorts of approximately 70 students, followed by electives, Action Learning labs, and the required Sloan Intensive Period (SIP) each spring. The Class of 2028 has 450 students including LGO.
- MIT Executive MBA: 20-month program for mid-career professionals with 10+ years of experience. The Class of 2029 matriculates in September 2027.
- MIT Sloan Fellows MBA: one-year, full-time, residential program for applicants with at least 10 years of relevant full-time experience. Students choose an MBA, a Master of Science in Management, or a Master of Science in Management of Technology.
- Master of Finance (MFin): 18-month curriculum with an option to finish in 12 months; optional concentrations in Capital Markets, Corporate Finance, Financial Engineering, Climate and Social Impact Finance, and FinTech.
- Master of Business Analytics (MBAn): 12-month program with an industry capstone project.
- PhD Program: average completion time of six years, about two years of coursework and three to four years of research; the funding package covers five years. The 2027 application deadline is December 1, 2026.
- Leaders for Global Operations (LGO): MBA plus an SM from one of seven MIT engineering departments; 45 to 50 students join each year; one application round due November 4, 2026.
- MBA Early: early-career program for students in their final year of undergraduate or graduate study who graduate between September 2026 and August 2027 and have no full-time work experience; admits work two to five years before enrolling in the MBA or the Evening MBA. Deadline April 13, 2027; decisions June 2027; no application fee; $750 deposit on admission and each deferral year. MIT does not publish how many it admits.
Sources
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- 5. MIT Sloan School of Management, Master of Business Analytics: how to apply
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