Application Information

Applicants must have a minimum of seven years of post-undergraduate, full-time work experience as we seek to build a class with deep industry knowledge. Candidates with fewer years of work experience may be considered if they have demonstrated significant leadership experience through their employment or other experiences.

We recommend submitting a current resume that is only 1 to 2 pages in length. Please note that you must have a minimum of seven years of post-undergraduate professional experience as we seek to build a diverse class with deep industry knowledge.

We require two short essays, with the following prompts:

• Why are you interested in pursuing an Executive MBA at this point in your life and career, and how does it align with your goals? (300 words maximum)
• Why Yale? (300 words maximum)

There is also an optional essay, with the following prompt:

• If any aspect of your candidacy needs further explanation (unexplained gaps in work experience, choice of recommenders, academic performance, promotions or recognitions, etc.), please provide a brief description here. (200 words maximum)

This year we are excited to announce the addition of short optional video questions to our application. These questions are truly optional, and are for you to tell us more about your background, your experiences, and yourself in your own voice. There are no wrong answers. The system allows for unlimited practice sessions but once you start the formal interview questions it is intended to be completed in one sitting. We do not expect extensive preparation or special knowledge to answer these questions.

Please note that imperfectly worded but genuinely delivered responses won’t harm your candidacy. It gives the admissions committee a more multi-dimensional view of the individual that we hope to welcome into our community.

In the application, if you indicate that you would like to complete the video questions, you will receive an email within 24 hours with a link to complete them. You may complete the video questions at any time prior to the application deadline for the round to which you are applying. 

A four-year bachelor’s degree from an accredited U.S. institution or the international equivalent is required. International applicants with a three-year degree from an accredited institution are eligible to apply.

Transcripts from all colleges or universities are required. Unofficial paper transcripts can be uploaded during the application process. If admitted, you will need to submit official transcripts to enroll; offers of admission are conditional on the receipt and verification of official transcripts. Non-English transcripts should be translated into English. If your institution does not provide an English translation, please obtain a notarized English translation.

Applicants to the Yale School of Management MBA for Executives program are required to submit scores from one of three standardized tests: the Executive Assessment (EA), GMAT, or GRE. There is no minimum score to apply. Have your official score report(s) sent directly to the Yale School of Management. You can request EA score reports from www.gmac.com/ea (select Yale School of Management). You can request GMAT score reports through www.mba.com (use code 3TJ-BX-75). You can request GRE score reports from www.ets.org/gre (use code 5624).

Exam preparation is often the most time-consuming part of the application process. We strongly recommend taking the exam early, after taking a formal exam preparation course, and/or taking the practice exams online.

You are required to list two (2) individuals who will provide professional recommendations for you. Ideally, at least one of the recommenders should be in a position to assess your performance at your most recent job. Recommendation forms can be emailed directly to recommenders from the online application.

Designed for working professionals, the Yale MBA for Executives program aims to accelerate careers, where students can apply learning and grow personally and professionally as they progress through the program. A rich, discussion-based learning environment draws upon the real-time experience of classmates. The program, therefore, requires that students be employed or similarly professionally engaged for the entire duration of the program. Applicants are required to receive approval for time out of the office from a supervisor or HR representative prior to the admissions interview.

The application fee is $225 and can be paid online by credit card. You will be prompted to pay the fee after submitting your complete application.

Your application will be considered complete and ready for review once we have received your application, payment, and all supplemental materials. You can check the status of your application at any time on your status page.