Full-Time Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Advance Your Career with Data-Informed Leadership

The Full-Time MBA program at the Tepper School of Business equips you with the analytical expertise, leadership skills, and real-world experience to succeed in today’s complex business environment. Based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the program blends Carnegie Mellon’s strengths in technology, analytics, and innovation with a highly personalized approach to career development.

Why Choose the Tepper School’s Full-Time MBA?

The highly ranked Full-Time Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree program at the Tepper School of Business leverages Carnegie Mellon's expertise in analytics and technology to prepare you for leadership roles that didn't exist a decade ago.

Our STEM-designated curriculum and collaborative on-campus experience will transform your abilities and position you for innovative careers in artificial intelligence (AI), fintech, consulting, and emerging industries. Graduate ready to lead organizations through technological disruption, equipped with unshakeable analytical confidence and a team-focused spirit that drives results.

Why Pursue the Full-Time MBA In-Person at the Tepper School?

The Full-Time program at the Tepper School is an immersive, on-campus experience defined by our welcoming and supportive culture. Step into a diverse cohort of learners and professionals that is intentionally small, so everyone has a chance to flourish.

As you and your cohort are challenged to collaborate and innovate as part of a team, your bond will deepen into a strong network. Here, success is collective, and our MBA students thrive on coming together to learn from diverse perspectives and skill sets.

You’ll also develop connections outside the classroom through the on-campus MBA program’s rich student life. Find your people in over 40 MBA student clubs. Join one of the MBA Global Treks to immerse yourself in new cultures, international business practices, and emerging trends.

Top-Ranked, STEM-Designated MBA Curriculum

Today, our STEM MBA curriculum is the next iteration of that legacy: a future-focused business school experience, designed for the complexity of today’s marketplace.

In our unique academic approach, you will dive deep into analytics on day one through core curriculum coursework in topics like optimization, prescriptive modeling, and predictive modeling. This foundation will complement other coursework in which you’ll master essential business functions: marketing, finance, operations, economics, accounting, organizational behavior, and strategy. The Leadership Development component of our curriculum is also distinctive, complete with individualized leadership coaching through the Accelerate Leadership Center.

We offer several ways to customize your course of study, from electives and concentrations to these five tracks:

• Business Analytics
• Energy and Sustainability Business
• Entrepreneurship
• Management of Innovation and Product Development
• Technology Strategy and Product Management

Review the MBA curriculum.

Leading From the Start With a Tepper School MBA

Full-Time MBA Admissions

The Tepper School’s MBA program transforms ambitious learners into architects of the Intelligent Future. Our dedicated MBA admissions team is here to support you every step of the way, providing personalized guidance and comprehensive resources to help you navigate the application process with clarity and confidence.

We're committed to ensuring you have all the information, tools, and encouragement you need to present your strongest application. To assist you in your application process, we offer a seven-step roadmap for you to chart your future as a full-time MBA student, which ends with an application fee waiver.

Application Deadlines

Round 1 (Full-Time and Online Hybrid)
Deadline: Sept. 30, 2025
Decision: Dec. 3, 2025
First Deposit: Feb. 9, 2026
Second Deposit: May 12, 2026 (FT only)

Round 2 (Full-Time and Online Hybrid) 
Deadline: Jan. 8, 2026
Decision: March 3, 2026
First Deposit: April 21, 2026

Round 3 (Full-Time and Online Hybrid)
Deadline: March 3, 2026
Decision: April 29, 2026
Deposit: May 26, 2026

Note for international applicants: Round 3 is the final round to apply for the full-time program.

Round 4 (Full-Time and Online Hybrid)
Deadline: May 5, 2026
Decision: June 3, 2026
Deposit: June 30, 2026

The Intelligent Future of Business Begins Here — With You 

Develop the expertise, strategic vision, and powerful connections needed for leadership success. Unlock your potential with the Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Tepper School of Business.