Goizueta Business School – Emory University

FAQ

What is the tuition for Goizueta's MBA program?

The tuition for Goizueta's MBA program is $68,440 per year. The total cost of the Goizueta MBA program is $95,352 per year; this includes budgeted living expenses.

How hard is it to get into Goizueta's MBA program?

The acceptance rate for Goizueta is 30.7%. It is important to consider the acceptance rate in the context of the student profile of those who are admitted.

Does the Goizueta MBA program accept the GRE?

Yes. The Goizueta MBA program has accepted the GRE for a few years now.

What is the average GRE score for admission to Goizueta's MBA program?

Goizueta does not publish an average GRE score for its incoming class, but does accept the GRE for admissions.

What is the minimum number of years of work experience required for admission to Goizueta's MBA program?

Goizueta does not state a minimum requirement for years of work experience. However, it is important for candidates to be aware that they are being considered against other candidates with an average of 5.6 years of experience.

What is the average number of years of work experience for admission to Goizueta's MBA program?

The average number of years of work experience among students in Goizueta's MBA program is 5.6.

What is the average starting salary for graduates of the Goizueta MBA program?

The average starting salary for Goizueta MBA graduates is $134,700. The salary will vary by industry, with consulting and finance jobs generally commanding the higher salaries.

How long is Goizueta's full-time MBA program?

Goizueta offers a traditional 2-year MBA program.

What are the application deadlines for Goizueta's MBA program?

The Round 1 MBA application deadline is October 5, 2022. The Round 2 application deadline is January 9, 2023. The Round 3 deadline is March 22, 2023.

What percent of Goizueta MBA students are women?

The percentage of the class at Goizueta that are women is 33%.

What type of interview does Goizueta use for MBA admissions?

Goizueta offers open interviews. If you do not interview during the open interview period, you may still be invited for an interview. The interviews are resume-based. This means the interviewer has not had access to the application materials.

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Admissions

Class Profile

The Two-Year MBA Class of 2024 is comprised of 110-150 students. Their GMAT 80% range was 640–740. Candidates for the Class of 2024 had an average of 5.6 years of work experience. Women comprise 33% of the class, while 50% are international.

Application Procedures

To apply to the full-time MBA program, applicants must submit a completed application form, one official transcript from all degree-granting and non-degree-granting institutions attended, a current résumé and two letters of recommendation. The school also requires applicants to complete four short essays, three written and one recorded, about their leadership experiences and goals. Applicants must also send in their GMAT or GRE scores and pay a nonrefundable $175 application fee. Non-native English speakers are required to send in TOEFL scores, although this requirement may be waived by applicants who studied at an institution in which English was the language of instruction and worked in a country where commerce is generally conducted in English. Admissions interviews are also required and are done on an invitation-only basis.

Interview Reports

Emory Goizueta MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Adcom / Zoom

I just had my interview. I feel really good about it. My adcom made it comfortable and conversational. It was about getting to know me. Very straightforward. They weren’t trying to trick me or quiz me. 1. Why MBA? 2. Why now? 3. Why Goizueta? 4. Walk me through your resume, a few follow up […]

Emory Goizueta MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Adcom / Zoom

I obtained an interview from Emory a week after the Round 2 application deadline. I had a virtual interview with and Admissions Advisor. She was extremely kind and the interview was very professional and conversational. It was a blind interview and resume based. Asked my background, walk through my background. Why I decided to move […]

Emory Goizueta Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Adcom / Zoom

The interview overall was very friendly and conversational. She started by asking if I had visited the campus and wanted to be able to have students do in-person interviews. She then shared her background and shared the format for the interview. Each time I shared, she shared why an MBA and Emory would be a […]

Emory Goizueta Interview Questions & Report: Round 3 / AdCom / Skype

My interview was with Heather Holland, a member of the Admissions Committee. She started the interview by introducing herself and gave a brief overview of what a blind interview is. She was nice and friendly right off the bat. Questions I was asked: 1. Walk me through your resume. 2. Why do you want an […]

Emory / Goizueta MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Adcom / On-Campus

Overall, a typical MBA interview. A blind interview with an adcom. Pretty conversational. Why MBA? Why Emory? Strengths/weaknesses Leadership example Just prepare on how you would contribute to the small by design Goizueta program.  

Emory / Goizueta MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Adcom / On-campus

I had a great interview with a member of the emory adcom in Atlanta. The interview was around fit and behaviors. Some questions I remember Questions How did you choose your current firm? Why your undergrad? ST/LT goals? Why and MBA from Emory? Leadership moment in your professional journey? Why consulting? How will you achieve […]

Emory / Goizueta MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Adcom / Skype

The following Emory / Goizueta MBA interview questions & report were submitted to Clear Admit by a Round 1 applicant who interviewed via Skype. I obtained an interview invite from Emory around 1 month from the Round 1 deadline. I had my virtual interview with the Admission Officer. The interview lasted about 25 minutes. It was a blind interview in […]

Emory / Goizueta MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Adcom / Skype

The following Emory / Goizueta MBA interview questions & report were submitted to Clear Admit by a Round 1 applicant. Good luck to them! 1. Tell me about your work life and what you do. (Basically walk me through your resume). 2. What makes you go for these goals and how will you reach there? (Basically why MBA and […]

Emory / Goizueta MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2/ Alumnus / On-Campus

The following Emory / Goizueta MBA interview questions & report were submitted to Clear Admit by a Round 2 applicant. Good luck to them! I applied to the one and two year full time MBA programs simultaneously but the interview was targeted towards the one year program. Questions (not in order): * Talk me through your resume and career […]

Emory / Goizueta MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Alumnus / On-campus

The following Emory / Goizueta MBA interview questions & report were submitted to Clear Admit by a Round 1 applicant. Good luck to them! I attended the Super Saturday event which was set up to help connect prospective students with current students as well as faculty. During the day, I blind-interviewed with an alum for 30 minutes. The questions were […]

Goizueta-emory Q&As

Admissions Director Q&A: Melissa Rapp of Emory Goizueta

In this edition of our Admissions Director Q&A, Melissa Rapp, Associate Dean of Graduate Admissions for Emory University’s Goizueta Business School, digs into MBA admissions, how to approach the application essays and much more. Melissa leads the teams responsible for the recruitment, evaluation, and matriculation of students across the portfolio of Graduate Business programs including MBA […]

Admissions Director Q&A: Melissa Rapp of the Emory Goizueta Business School

Our latest edition of the Admissions Director Q&A series takes us to Atlanta, Georgia, and Emory University’s Goizueta Business School.  Melissa Rapp is the Associate Dean of MBA Admissions there. In this role, she leads the team responsible for the recruitment, evaluation, and matriculation of students across Goizueta’s portfolio of MBA programs. Read on for her insights […]

Admissions Director Q&A: Melissa Rapp of the Emory Goizueta Business School

We continue our Admissions Director Q&A series with a stop in the Southern U.S.—Atlanta, Georgia, more specifically.  Melissa Rapp is the Associate Dean of MBA Admissions at Emory University’s Goizueta Business School there. In this role, she leads the team responsible for the recruitment, evaluation, and matriculation of students across Goizueta’s portfolio of MBA programs. Rapp […]

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Academics

Faculty

Goizueta has 106 faculty members who teach courses across five departments: accounting, finance, marketing, organization & management, and information systems & operation management. Students are given an intimate academic experience with a 5:1 student to faculty ratio. In addition to holding advanced degrees, many faculty members at Goizueta have practical business expertise through consulting, executive and entrepreneurial work histories.

Curriculum

The academic year is broken into two semesters, which last 14 weeks each. Fall semester classes generally begin in late August and end by early December. Classes resume for the spring semester in mid-January and conclude in late April. Prior to starting classes in the fall, all students participate in Keystone, a series of pre-term exercises and events including community service and social activities.

Goizueta full-time MBA students complete nine core courses in the first semester. These courses cover fundamentals in finance, marketing, professional communications, economics, management practice, and related fields. Once core requirements are met, students are then given the opportunity to take elective courses to round out and deepen their education. Two-year MBA students have the opportunity to pursue any of more than 20 concentrations, which all fit within the school’s five primary academic areas. Also during the first semester, students participate in the Goizueta Leadership Development Program to learn how to be an effective team member. First-year students also take part in a Goizueta IMPACT 360 project, a real-world consulting project for a local business in Atlanta. First-year students are assigned to a team with two to five other students, work with faculty throughout the year and finally make recommendations to client and faculty panels. Some past clients have included the American Cancer Society, The Home Depot, King’s Hawaiian and Turner.

Many Goizueta full-time MBA students also take advantage of the program’s international mid-semester module, where students can pursue internships or special projects during the spring semester in sites across the Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. In the past three years, students have visited 60 cities across the world.

Other MBA Degree Options

In addition to the two-year MBA, there is also the option to enroll in the accelerated One-Year MBA program. Within 12 months, students complete three semesters of courses as well as a Goizueta IMPACT project. They can choose from more than 20 concentrations and have the same access to electives as the Two-Year MBA students. For working professionals, Goizueta also offers a part-time Evening MBA, which takes 24–32 months to complete. Classes meet two weeknights per week; students have access to over 20 concentrations and also have the option for a global immersion. 

Concentrations at Goizueta

• Accounting
• Alternative Investments
• Business Analysis (STEM designated)
• Capital Markets
• Corporate Finance
• Decision Analysis
• Entrepreneurship
• General Marketing
• Global Financial Reporting Analysis
• Global Management
• Healthcare Consulting
• Investment Banking
• Leadership
• Management Consulting
• Marketing Analytics
• Marketing Consulting
• Media & Entertainment
• Operations Management
• Organizational Management
• Product Management
• Real Estate
• Social Enterprise
• Strategy Consulting
• Technology Management

Degree Offerings at Goizueta

Full-time MBA Programs

Two-Year MBA
https://goizueta.emory.edu/full-time-mba/two-year-mba/admissions

One-Year MBA
https://goizueta.emory.edu/full-time-mba/one-year-mba

Working Professionals MBA

Evening MBA
https://goizueta.emory.edu/part-time-mba

Executive MBA
https://goizueta.emory.edu/emba

MS in Business Analytics

https://goizueta.emory.edu/msba

Executive Education

https://goizueta.emory.edu/executive-education

Campus Life

Clubs, Conferences & Competitions

Emory Goizueta Students have a variety of options to get involved with the school community. On campus, there are 60 student groups, which cover everything from cultural affinity, such as the Black MBA Association, to academically and professionally oriented clubs like the Goizueta Finance Club and Entrepreneurship Club. Students can also explore their more personal hobbies or passions through groups focused on various sports, the culinary arts, or volunteering.

Campus Spaces

Goizueta Business School is located within Emory University’s main campus in the picturesque suburban Druid Hills section of Atlanta, less than 30 minutes from the Atlanta International Airport. The campus is within driving distance of downtown Atlanta and the Buckhead financial district, both of which house numerous Fortune 500 and 100 companies. Emory University’s main campus also houses Emory’s other professional schools and the Centers for Disease Control headquarters. Emory’s Woodruff Library also contains the Business School’s library. The Goizueta Business School offers state-of-the-art technology throughout its classrooms, a fully equipped Computer Information Center, Wi-Fi Internet connectivity throughout the building, videoconferencing throughout classrooms, breakout rooms with AV capabilities, and a business center. Included within the Business School is the Goizueta Foundation Center for Research and Doctoral Education, whose connected building is certified as LEED Gold by the U.S. Green Building Council for its sustainable design. 

MBA Careers

Career Services

Goizueta Business School’s Graduate Career Management Center (CMC) offers many services to full-time MBA students who need assistance with their job search. The CMC works within the program curriculum to offer professional development and interview training within both core and elective courses, preparing students for both the internship and job search processes. Prior to arriving on campus, students are paired with a peer career coach (PCC), a rising second-year who is interested in the same industry, to work on one’s resume, consider networking advice and the recruiting timeline. Post-MBA, the CMC and Alumni Career Services continue to share job postings and opportunities.

Career Statistics

Ninety-nine percent of the Class of 2021 had received job offers within three months after graduating and the same percent accepted them. The average base salary landed at $134,700 and the median starting salary came in at $135,000. Consulting was the most popular industry for the Class of 2021, as 37% of graduates entered the field. Finance claimed 23% of the Class of 2021 and technology took in 20%. Six percent joined consumer goods.

Goizueta keeps with the general business school trend of placing a considerable percentage of its graduates in the region where the school is located. Fifty-four percent of the Class of 2021 settled in the South, while 15% moved to the Northeast. Another 15% percent headed West. Others fanned out across the U.S., while 1% chose to work internationally.

Financing

Full-time, two-year students can expect to pay a total of $136,880 in tuition and $4,356 in mandatory fees. In addition to the tuition and fees, students should expect to incur $24,734 in annual estimated costs, which includes housing, books, health insurance, and parking.

Financial assistance is available in the form of Federal Stafford Loans, Graduate Plus Loans, Private Loans, International Student Loans, research and assistantships, merit-based scholarships, fellowships from the Goizueta Business Fund for Excellence, and fellowships at various constituent centers.

Two-Year Program Tuition (per year)

• Tuition: $68,440
• Fees: $2,178
• Living: $19,278
• Books: $1,275
• Health Insurance: $3,200
• Parking: $981
• Total: $95,352

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