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Length
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21 months
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21 months
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21 months
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Format
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Combination of core and elective courses in Charlottesville, Virginia with opportunities to study abroad.
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Combination of monthly weekend residencies in Charlottesville, Virginia; four one-week leadership residencies (one is international); and distance learning.
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Combination of six two-week residencies in China, Europe, India, Brazil and the United States and distance learning.
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Work while earning MBA?
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Summer internship only
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Work full time
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Work full time
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Preferred Years of Work Experience
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While we do not require full-time work experience, the range is usually between 2-7 years. |
7+ years |
7+ years |
Class Profile
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Class Size
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325
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50-60
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20-40
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Average Age
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28
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37
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37
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| Age Range |
23-33 |
27-54 |
29-49 |
Average GMAT
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703
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633
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660
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| Average Work Experience |
4 years |
16 years |
15 years |
Faculty
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Classes are taught by Darden’s #1 ranked faculty (The Princeton Review & Financial Times).
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Classes are taught by Darden’s #1 ranked faculty (The Princeton Review & Financial Times).
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Classes are taught by Darden’s #1 ranked faculty (The Princeton Review & Financial Times).
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Unique Curriculum Attributes
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Case Method
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Almost all classes are taught using the case method or a variation on the case method.
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Almost all classes are taught using the case method or a variation on the case method.
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Almost all classes are taught using the case method or a variation on the case method.
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Learning Teams
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All students are assigned to a learning team at the beginning of the program.
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All students are assigned to a learning team at the beginning of the program.
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All students are assigned to a learning team at the beginning of the program.
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Global Opportunities
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- A one-week residency outside of the United States (most recently China)
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Concentrations offered
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Yes – view descriptions of the 11 concentrations
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No
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No
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Ethics Course
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Yes (required)
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Yes (required)
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Yes (required)
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Leadership Course
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Yes (required)
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Yes (required)
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Yes (required)
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Entrepreneurship Courses
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Yes (optional)
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Yes (optional)
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Yes (optional)
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Executive Leadership Coaching
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No
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Yes
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Yes
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Part Distance Learning
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No
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Yes
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Yes
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Housing and Meals
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Many students live just a short walk from the Darden Grounds in apartment complexes or in rental homes. Graduate student housing is also provided through the University. View the UVA Graduate Guide for more information. Students provide their own meals.
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During residencies, accommodations and meals are provided.
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During residencies, accommodations and meals are provided.
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Company Sponsorship
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Not required, but some companies sponsor students financially.
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A letter of company support (for time away from work) is required. Financial support from employer is optional.
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A letter of company support (for time away from work) is required. Financial support from employer is optional.
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Career Services
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Career Services Integrated Into the Curriculum?
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Yes – an optional Career Management course is integrated into the curriculum.
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Yes – a required Professional Advancement course is integrated into the curriculum.
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Yes – a required Professional Advancement course is integrated into the curriculum.
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Career Services
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- One-on-one career coaching with a functionally-aligned career consultant and a Second Year student career coach
- Career Discovery Forums
- Tailored career management workshops
- On-Grounds Networking Nights and Recruiting
- Job Treks around the world
- Access to student and alumni networks
- Lifelong, complimentary alumni career services
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- One-on-one career coaching with an executive career consultant
- Tailored career management workshops/seminars
- Access to On-Grounds recruiting where appropriate
- Access to student and alumni networks
- Lifelong, complimentary alumni career services
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- One-on-one career coaching with an executive career consultant
- Tailored career management workshops/seminars
- Access to On-Grounds recruiting where appropriate
- Access to student and alumni networks
- Lifelong, complimentary alumni career services
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Admissions/
Financial Aid
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GMAT or GRE Required?
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Yes
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Yes. Some waivers are granted for applicants who have taken other graduate standardized tests and based on review of professional and academic credentials.
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Yes. Some waivers are granted for applicants who have taken other graduate standardized tests and based on review of professional and academic credentials.
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Interview Required?
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Yes, by invitation only
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Yes, by invitation only
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Yes, by invitation only
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Tuition/Fees
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MBA Tuition & Fees
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EMBA Tuition & Fees
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GEMBA Tuition & Fees
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Learn More/
Contact Information
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Website
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www.darden.virginia.edu/MBA
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www.darden.virginia.edu/EMBA/
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www.darden.virginia.edu/GEMBA/
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Blog
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blogs.darden.virginia.edu/admissions
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blogs.darden.virginia.edu/EMBA
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blogs.darden.virginia.edu/GEMBA
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E-Mail
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Darden@darden.virginia.edu
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MBAExec@darden.virginia.edu
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GEMBA@darden.virginia.edu
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Phone
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+1-434-924-7281
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+1-434-243-3622
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+1-434-243-3622
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