This page is designed to provide information regarding the Masters of Business Administration (MBA) and Bachelor of Science in Engineering 3-2 program at Carnegie Mellon University.  Please read the information below for program and application information.  Should you have additional questions, please contact Lauren Capone, Assistant Director of Admissions, Tepper School of Business.

Overview  and Admissions Process

1) The program is truly an integrated 5 year program.
2) Students take their normal engineering program through the first 6 semesters.
3) The remaining 4 semesters consist of 48 units of MBA courses and 12 units of engineering courses per semester.
4) Students select some of the MBA electives to satisfy the CIT general education requirements.
5) Students should take internships during the summers after the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th years of the program (refer to chart below).

Financial Considerations

1) All 3-2 students pay MBA tuition in years 4 and 5.
2) The Financial Aid Office at the Tepper School of Business together with Enrollment Services will determine eligibility and process all aid.
3) All graduate students (years 4 & 5) are considered to be independent and most undergraduate scholarships will apply only for year 4.
4) Prospective students and their parents are encouraged to contact Bonnie Lack, Associate Director of Financial Aid with all financial aid questions and concerns.

Eligibility

1) Third year undergraduate students in the following engineering majors are eligible to apply:
Chemical, Civil and Environmental, Electrical and Computer, Materials Science, and Mechanical.
2) Candidates must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher at the end of the Fall of their third year.

Admissions Timetable

The completed application (all components) are due by January 31st of your third year.  Applicants must take the GMAT by the end of January and arrange their interview with the MBA Admissions Office in early February.  Candidates will be notified of their status by the end of March.

Application Requirements

1) Application Form (on-line  - available via the MBA Admissions website.).
2) Essays (3)
3) GMAT
4) Resume and work history (including any previous internship experiences).
5) Letters of Evaluation (2 are required - likely sources would be any internship supervisors or those that may have supervised campus or community activities in which you participated).
6) An interview with an MBA Admissions staff member.
7) Verification of eligibility by the CIT Dean's office.
8) No application fee (the fee is waived for Carnegie Mellon alums).

Admissions Criteria

1) Demonstrated potential for academic success in the MBA program.
2) Potential for professional success.
3) Personal qualities such as:  maturity, leadership, communication skills, teamwork.
4) Strong rationale for applying to the program.

Suggestions for Enhancing Your Application

1) Strengthen your academic record.
2) Get involved on campus and/or in the community.
3) Find ways to develop your leadership, teamwork, and communication skills.
4) Seek company internships.
5) Explore your career options, then develop specific goals.
6) Prepare for the GMAT.

For Additional Information

For general MBA program/admissions questions, please contact Lauren Capone, Assistant Director of Admissions, Tepper School of Business.

For questions regarding curriculum and courses, please contact:
     CIT Advisor - Kurt Larsen
     MBA Program Advisor - Vickie Motz

Career Service Contacts:
     Carol Young
     Lisa Dickter