Wharton Programs: Full-time MBA, MBA for Executives, Lauder MBA/MA, and Moelis
Wharton MBA program options compared by duration, format, cost and intake.
Programs overview
The full-time Wharton MBA runs 20 months, starting in early August, including a 3.5-month summer internship. About 40% of students finish with two majors. Integrated programs include the Lauder MBA/MA in International Studies, the Carey JD/MBA and the MBA in Health Care Management. The Moelis Advance Access Program is an early-career path for students in their final year of study: admits work two to four years, then join the full-time MBA. The MBA for Executives awards the same MBA degree in a weekend format in Philadelphia and San Francisco.
Program comparison
| Program | Type | Duration | Format | Cost | Class size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wharton MBA | Full-time MBA | 20 months | Full-time, Philadelphia | $93,008/year tuition and fees (2026-27) | 888 (Class of 2027) |
| Wharton MBA for Executives | Executive MBA | 2 years | Every other weekend; Philadelphia, San Francisco and Global cohorts | See program page | 256 (Class of 2028) |
| Lauder MBA/MA | Joint degree | 24 months, from May | Full-time with international immersion | $179,317 year-one budget (2026-27) | Not published |
| Moelis Advance Access | Early-career program | 2 to 4 years of work, then the 20-month MBA | Work first, then full-time in Philadelphia | Full-time MBA tuition | About 10% of each class (Wharton); 62 in the Class of 2026 |
Program details
- Wharton MBA: 20 months including a summer internship; Year 1 runs early August to May. Requires the GMAT or GRE. Class of 2027: 888 students.
- Wharton MBA for Executives: two-year program for professionals with at least eight years of full-time work experience, who stay employed full-time. Accepts the GMAT, GRE or Executive Assessment and does not waive the test. Class of 2028: 256 students.
- Lauder MBA/MA Joint Degree in International Studies: a Wharton MBA and an MA in International Studies from Penn's School of Arts & Sciences in 24 months, beginning in May. Applications in Rounds 1 and 2 only; requires an Oral Proficiency Interview and two Lauder essays.
- Moelis Advance Access Program: for students completing an undergraduate or full-time graduate degree within 8 months of the deadline; admitted Fellows work two to four years before enrolling. Deadline April 21, 2027; decisions July 1, 2027; $100 application fee; $1,000 deposit, then a final $1,000 in the matriculation year. Wharton reports 114 incoming Fellows in its 2026 admitted cohort. Wharton says Fellows are about 10% of each class; its Class of 2026 profile lists 62 of 866, and Clear Admit and Poets&Quants report 54 in the Class of 2027.
Sources
- 1. The Wharton School, MBA Program Details
- 2. The Wharton School, Tuition and Financial Aid
- 3. The Wharton School, Lauder MBA/MA Program
- 4. The Wharton School, Moelis Advance Access Program
- 5. The Wharton School, Executive MBA Class Profile
- 6. The Wharton School, Class Profile
- 7. Clear Admit, Wharton MBA Class of 2027 Profile