About Business (MBA) at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
The MBA is a graduate management degree for professionals with work experience, covering strategy, finance, marketing, operations and leadership, with strong recruiting from consulting, finance and technology.
At Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) (QS World University Rankings 2026: #1) in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Business (MBA) is one of the subject areas international students choose most. MIT is known worldwide for science, engineering and technology, and has held the #1 place in the QS World University Rankings for more than a decade.
Degree levels for Business (MBA)
- MBA — typical length in the US: 2 years (full-time)
Program names, specialisations and exact length differ by department — check the official program page before applying.
Admission requirements for Business (MBA) at MIT
- MBA: a bachelor’s degree, professional work experience, GMAT or GRE (or an accepted alternative where offered), essays, recommendations and an interview.
- English: TOEFL iBT around 100 or IELTS Academic 7.0+ is typically expected (requirements vary by school and program).
Fees and funding
University tuition (undergraduate, university-wide): Approx. $62,000 – $70,000 per year (undergraduate tuition; varies by program). Graduate and professional fees for Business (MBA) are set separately by the school. Need-blind admission for international undergraduates with full demonstrated financial need met; PhD students are usually funded through fellowships and assistantships.
Careers and work after graduation
F-1 graduates can apply for up to 12 months of OPT. Some programs in this field are STEM-designated — check the program’s CIP code to see if the STEM OPT extension applies.
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