University of Tennessee--Knoxville (Haslam)

Knoxville, TN

Executive MBA Overview

Size of 2022-2023 graduating class	63
Graduation rate, 2020-23	95%
One-year retention rate, 2022-23	95%
Acceptance rate, 2023-24	72%
Total approximate cost	$85,000
Standardized testing required?	No
Yield, 2023–24	79%
Avg. # of years of mgmt. experience, 2023-24 entrants	10.0
Avg. # of years of work experience, 2023-24 entrants	18.0

The 11-month executive MBA offered by the University of Tennessee's Haslam College of Business has three focus areas: Strategic Leadership, Healthcare Leadership, and Global Supply Chain. Non-native English speakers must submit a minimum TOEFL score of 100, and all applicants must submit two letters of recommendation. The program is flexible with the amount of work experience needed to apply, but generally recommend at least ten. The average number of students per course is 19. The program also offers an overseas residency. The deadline to apply for January enrollment is December 1.

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Traditional MBA Overview

Acceptance rate	29%
Median base salary of new grads	$108,000
Tuition per year, out-of-state	$34,606
Median GMAT	650

At the University of Tennessee–Knoxville Haslam College of Business, there is a focus on building interpersonal connections and ensuring a transformational MBA experience with outcomes in mind. Applicants are recommended to have between three and five years of professional work experience, but the average entrant has a little less than three. Two letters of recommendation are needed to apply. For international students, a minimum of 100 score on the TOEFL is required (IELTS can also be taken). GMAT and GRE scores are highly recommended but are not required for U.S. military veterans. The program has a rolling admissions process, and the application fee is $60.

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