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Goizueta Business School – Emory University

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CLASS SIZE 125
% Women 34%
GMAT Mean 709
GPA Mean 3.47

Emory University’s Goizueta Business School has the only top-20 full-time MBA offering world-class academics and small-by-design classes delivered in a dynamic, global city. Receive high-quality, personalized feedback plus access to Fortune 500s and emerging businesses alike. Whether you’re looking for a career change or the next step on your current path, you’ll go deep in Goizueta’s Two-Year MBA experience and become forward-focused and ready to contribute on day one. That’s why it consistently delivers top-5 career outcomes. You’ll have the opportunity to earn a STEM-designated MBA as well as a Certificate of Advanced Leadership.

 


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FAQ

What is the tuition for Goizueta's MBA program?

The tuition for Goizueta's Two-Year MBA program is $71,900 per year. The total cost of the Goizueta MBA program including estimated living expenses is $104,653 per year.

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 requires at least two years of post-undergraduate, full-time work experience (unless applying to a joint degree program).

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 6 years.

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

The average starting salary for Goizueta MBA graduates in the class of 2022 was $149,759 and the median starting salary was $165,000. 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 4, 2023. The Round 2 application deadline is January 8, 2024. The Round 3 deadline is March 20, 2024.

What percent of Goizueta MBA students are women?

The percentage of the class at Goizueta that are women is 34%.

What type of interview does Goizueta use for MBA admissions?

Interviews are by invitation only. Applicants must submit all required application materials in order to be considered for an interview.

Videos

Change Your Perspective at Goizueta

Emory University’s Goizueta Business School offers a unique, community-oriented environment paired with an academic prestige and rigor shared with the international acclaim of Emory University. Goizueta trains business leaders of today and tomorrow. The school is named for the late Roberto C. Goizueta, former Chairman and CEO of The Coca-Cola Company. For more information, visit http://goizueta.emory.edu and follow us on Twitter at @emorygoizueta. Emory University is recognized internationally as an inquiry-driven, ethically engaged, and diverse community whose members work collaboratively for positive transformation in the world through courageous leadership in teaching, research, scholarship, health care, and social action. The University consists of an outstanding liberal arts college, highly ranked professional schools, and one of the larger and more comprehensive healthcare systems in the Southeast.

A Conversation w/MBA Dean Brian Mitchell

Associate Dean Brian Mitchell is responsible for all aspects of the Full-Time MBA experience at Goizueta. A veteran of the pharmaceutical marketing and consulting industries, he leads the MBA program office and manages the academic, international and leadership components of the program. He talks with Claire Pavlak, 2019 MBA candidate and Vice President of Academic Affairs for Goizueta's Graduate Student Association, about Goizueta's Two-Year MBA program. http://emory.biz/twoyearmba Emory University’s Goizueta Business School offers a unique, community-oriented environment paired with an academic prestige and rigor shared with the international acclaim of Emory University.

Admissions

Class Profile

The Two-Year MBA Class of 2025 is comprised of 125 students. Their mean GMAT is 709 (median is 720) and mean GPA is 3.47. They have an average of 6.1 years of work experience. Women comprise 34% of the class, while 49% 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.

Essay Topic Analysis

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Interview Reports

Goizueta-emory Q&As

Emory / Goizueta LiveWire and DecisionWire

MBA LiveWire

May 10, 2023 3:37pm ET
Accepted to Emory / Goizueta
Round: Round 3
Received via email May 10, 2023
GRE: 330
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Post MBA Career Name: Consulting
Application Location: India
Note:

Admitted with scholarship! Elated.

May 3, 2023 10:01am ET
Accepted to Emory / Goizueta
Round: Round 1
Received via portal
GPA: 3.87
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Post MBA Career Name: Consulting
Application Location: Atlanta, GA
Note:

140K full tuition scholarship

April 22, 2023 1:10pm ET
Accepted to Emory / Goizueta
Round: Round 3
Received via phone on April 10, 2023
GPA: 3.9
GMAT: 710
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Post MBA Career Name: Entrepreneurship
Application Location: Atlanta
April 8, 2023 2:56am ET
Interview Invite to Emory / Goizueta
Round: Round 3
Received via email April 8, 2023
GRE: 330
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
March 23, 2023 9:40am ET
Accepted to Emory / Goizueta
Round: Round 2
Received via email on February 08, 2023
GPA: 3.73
GRE: 313
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Post MBA Career Name: Technology
Application Location: Atlanta
Note:

Prior Army enlisted -- admitted with $$

March 17, 2023 2:38pm ET
Accepted to Emory / Goizueta
Round: Round 2
Received via email on March 15, 2023
GPA: 3.30
GMAT: 660
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Post MBA Career Name: Finance
Application Location: Atlanta
March 17, 2023 2:13pm ET
Accepted to Emory / Goizueta
Round: Round 2
Received via phone on March 15, 2023
GPA: 3.7
GMAT: 650
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Post MBA Career Name: Finance
March 17, 2023 11:47am ET
Accepted to Emory / Goizueta
Round: Round 2
Received via email March 17, 2023
GPA: 2.6
GMAT: 760
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Post MBA Career Name: General Management
Note:

Received 100℅ tuition scholarship

MBA DecisionWire

AS
September 14, 2023 11:54am ET
Enrolled: Arizona State / W.P. Carey
Admitted: Arizona State / W.P. Carey
Applied: Arizona State / W.P. Carey
Entering Year: 2012
Post MBA Career: Consulting, Technology Companies: LinkedIn, Microsoft
GMAT: 780
?
September 14, 2023 11:52am ET
Enrolled: Undecided
Admitted: Arizona State / W.P. Carey
Applied: Arizona State / W.P. Carey, Babson / Olin, Brigham Young, ESADE
Entering Year: 2023
Post MBA Career: Consulting, Technology Companies: Accenture, AT Kearney, Amazon, Apple
GMAT: 780
GPA: 8.7
UNC
September 11, 2023 10:39pm ET
Enrolled: UNC Kenan-Flagler
Admitted: Georgetown / McDonough , UNC Kenan-Flagler , Vanderbilt / Owen
Applied: Georgetown / McDonough, UNC Kenan-Flagler, Vanderbilt / Owen
Entering Year: 2024
Post MBA Career: Asset Management, inc. Hedge Funds Companies: Blackrock, Fidelity, Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan Asset Management, State Street, Vanguard
GPA: 3.7
INS
August 24, 2023 11:13am ET
Enrolled: INSEAD
Admitted: INSEAD
Applied: INSEAD
Entering Year: 2024
GMAT: 660
GPA: 3.44
Location: London, UK

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, Goizueta also offers an accelerated One-Year MBA program. Within 12 months, students complete three semesters of courses including an IMPACT project, Global Experiential Module, and leadership development programming. 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 offers a part-time Evening MBA, which can be completed on-campus, fully online, or mix and match delivery formats. Students typically graduate in 24–32 months taking classes two weeknights per week. Goizueta’s Executive MBA is for working professionals with 10+ years of experience and can be completed in 18 months with on-campus, hybrid, or online courses.

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

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

Master in Analytical Finance

https://goizueta.emory.edu/masters-in-finance

Master in Management

https://goizueta.emory.edu/masters-management

Master in Business for Veterans

https://goizueta.emory.edu/masters-business-veterans

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 MBA students can expect to pay a total of $143,800 in tuition and $7,644 in mandatory fees. In addition to the tuition and fees, students should expect to incur $28,931 in annual estimated costs, which includes housing, books, health insurance, and parking.

Financial assistance is available in the form of merit-based scholarships, fellowships, assistantships, Federal Stafford Loans, Graduate Plus Loans, private loans, and international student loans.

Two-Year Program Tuition (per year)

  • Tuition: $71,900
  • Fees: $3,822
  • Living: $22,186
  • Books: $1,275
  • Health Insurance: $4,762
  • Parking: $708
  • Total: $104,653

Contact

Mailing Address:
Office of MBA Admissions
Goizueta Business School, Emory University
1300 Clifton Road
Atlanta, GA 30322
Phone: (404) 727-6311
Fax: (404) 727-4612
Email: [email protected]
Web: http://goizueta.emory.edu