Wharton School of Management:

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Wharton School of Management:

University of Pennsylvania

Founded in 1881 as the world's first collegiate
school of business, Wharton continues to
pioneer innovations in education across its
pre-eminent undergraduate, MBA, executive
MBA, doctoral, and executive education
programs. Our wide range of programs and
faculty expertise provides in-depth knowledge
on virtually every major challenge facing
global business today.
Campus:
Since 1881, Wharton has been a global hub
for innovative learning and research at the
University of Pennsylvania's Ivy League
campus in Philadelphia. Wharton extends
around the world, from Wharton West, our
state-of-the-art center in San Francisco, to our
alliance with INSEAD, offering student and faculty exchanges in Singapore and France.
Jon M. Huntsman Hall serves as Wharton’s home in the center of Penn’s campus, providing
a base for 2,400 undergraduates, 1,600 MBA students, 200 executive MBA students, and 200
PhD candidates.
Designed by the architectural firm Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates with extensive
involvement of students and faculty, this $139.9-million academic center is being funded
entirely by gifts from alumni, corporations and friends.

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A RESIDENT'S LIFE

When you come to Wharton, whether it is for a custom educational solution or
an open-enrollment program, we look after you every step of the way. Consider
the Steinberg Conference Center, situated among the historic halls on the
University of Pennsylvania campus. This state-of-the-art facility houses
amphitheaters, breakout rooms, and three-tiered classrooms; comfortable
guest rooms with private baths, PCs, and a high-speed internet connection; a
gym (along with admittance to any open Penn athletic facility); and gourmet
executive dining facilities. It's a stimulating environment in which executives
can concentrate and interact with peers and learn.
Furthermore, Penn's campus is the focal point in University City, a vibrant and
eclectic neighborhood of international culture, dining, film, and shopping. You
will feel right at home among our ivy-cloaked buildings and find no shortage of
inspiration for success.

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Faculty

TEACHING FOR IMPACT
Wharton has the most-published and most-cited faculty of any business school.
Their very voices are establishing business protocol and shaping corporate culture
worldwide. Not surprisingly, their work isn't confined to the tree-lined edges of
campus. In fact, they are out in the real world, working with the leading companies
across many industries. The innovative thinking born here daily influences global
business practice and economic policy creating knowledge on critical industry
issues and shaping the leadership style of tomorrow's most influential executives.
Wharton is able to leverage its faculty (280 standing and associate members), 11
academic departments, and 19 research centers to create educational programs
with real-world application for lasting impact.
Wharton Executive Education's faculty members bring unparalleled depth and
breadth of knowledge to the classroom. Find the expert that will help tackle your
business challenge

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Programs Offered:

You add breadth to Wharton's general management foundation by majoring
in one or two business areas. With 19 in-depth majors, plus options dual
or joint degrees, Wharton offers you the business management
knowledge you need, plus the flexibility to pursue your specific interests
in depth.
· Accounting
· Business and Public Policy
· Entrepreneurial Management
· Environmental and Risk Management
· Finance
· Health Care Management
· Human Resource and Organizational Management
· Individualized Major
· Information: Strategy and Economics
· Insurance and Risk Management
· Legal Studies and Business Ethics
· Managing Electronic Commerce
· Marketing
· Marketing and Operations Management
· Multinational Management
· Operations and Information Management
· Real Estate
· Statistics
· Strategic Management

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Rankings:
On December 5, 2003 Wharton enacted a policy of declining to actively
participate in the rankings of business school programs, citing concerns for
alumni and students' privacy.

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Cost Summary:

The educational budget for first-year students in the academic year 2007-2008 is
$71,948, broken down as follows:
Educational Budget – Academic Year 2007-2008
Tuition and Fees
(Includes $1,600 Pre-Term fee) $47,236
Health Insurance $2,486
Room and Board $18,054
Books and Supplies $2,336
Miscellaneous $1,836
TOTAL $71,948
Students may borrow up to the Student Budget
less Expected Student Contributions (ESC).
Informaton about student loan programs is
available through the public service Finaid
website or the External Funding Sources section
of the MBA website.

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Placements and Careers:

With a Wharton MBA, you have the skills and knowledge to move ahead in the career of
your choice. State-of-the art career services and the largest alumni network of any
business school give you the resources to achieve more, both immediately after
graduation and throughout your career. Employers tell us that they value Wharton
graduates for their strategic thinking, breadth of core competencies, and ability to hit
the ground running in any industry.
Full-Time Compensation Summary (U.S. Dollars)
Compensation Receiv. Range Median
Annual Salary 100% $30,000-$330,000 $100,000
Sign-On Bonus 71.7% $3,000-$140,000 $20,000
Guaranteed Year-End Bonus 32.6% $3,000-$200,000 $25,500
Relocation Expenses 59.7% $750-$50,000 $10,000
Tuition Reimbursement 7.1% $2,000-$100,000 $40,000
Other Compensation 15.6% $1,200-$100,000 $14,000
Total Compensation 100% $40,000-$465,000 $135,000