Meet the Class of 2026
They're here! Last month, members of the Class of 2026 arrived on campus to begin the MBA Program, and we are thrilled to have them as part of the HBS community. We are confident that this new class will bring their many different life experiences and professional interests to enrich our campus. We can't wait to see what they do here at HBS and beyond!
Learn more about the first-year class here.
HBS MBA is Now a STEM-Designated Degree
Hi everyone, I’m back in touch with some good news to share! The Harvard Business School MBA is now a STEM-designated degree. This designation will allow all our MBA students, beginning with the Class of 2025, to pursue the opportunities a STEM-eligible degree affords. The degree qualifies international students on an F-1 visa for a 24-month extension, allowing up to three years of eligibility to work in the US after graduating.
The STEM designation demonstrates our faculty’s ongoing commitment to develop courses and modules that bring the latest research and developments in data analytics, artificial intelligence, and quantitative methods into the MBA classroom. This commitment is exemplified by the recent introduction of Data Science and AI for Leaders in the first-year Required Curriculum.
The 2024-2025 MBA Application is Open!
We just opened the application for the MBA Class of 2027 (enrolling in fall 2025). We can’t wait to meet you through the application process—click here to get started!
Once you are ready to begin your application, remember to carefully review the instructions on our Application Process page and in the application itself. There are a few things to keep in mind:
- We have refreshed the criteria on which we evaluate candidates. We are looking for applicants who are business-minded, leadership-focused, and growth-oriented. Remember, you don’t have to have a traditional business background to apply to HBS.
- In this year’s application, we will ask you to respond to three short essays aligned with our criteria. This is your opportunity to discuss meaningful or formative experiences that are important to you that you haven’t had a chance to fully explore elsewhere in your application.
- We continue to offer a need-based application fee waiver. To be considered, you will need to submit a request form. These requests will be due two weeks prior to the application deadlines.
We encourage you to join any of our upcoming events to learn more about HBS and the application process.
Be authentic, be yourself. Good luck!
2024-2025 Application Update and Deadlines
Hi everyone - we are looking forward to this year's MBA application cycle. I'm excited to share that the application will open on Tuesday, June 25th. As part of this year's application, you can expect some updates including changes to the essay prompt, which will be an opportunity for you to bring to life your journey and future aspirations.
You can start planning now by noting this year’s application deadlines. The deadlines are September 4th, 2024 for Round 1 and January 6th, 2025 for Round 2. The 2+2 Deferred Admissions deadline will be posted later this summer.
Our team has enjoyed being on the road meeting you in different cities around the world. We can’t wait to read your applications!
