The Wharton MBA Advance Access Programs are deferred MBA programs that offer undergraduate seniors and graduate students in their final year of study a guaranteed pathway to the Wharton MBA after pursuing two to four years of quality work experience. If you’re hestitant to apply for your MBA without work experience and want to pursue your passions before applying to an MBA program, consider one of our deferred MBA programs.
Why Consider a Deferred MBA Program?
Deferred MBA programs like the Wharton Advance Access Program might be right for you – but how do you know? Students might consider deferred MBA programs for a number of reasons. Some students want to explore a dream career or pursue a non-traditional path, with the long-term goal of changing careers or industries. Other students may want to launch a business, join a start-up or take on a challenge right out of their undergraduate years and, after a few years, pursue an MBA to strengthen skills they may not get on the job.
Deferred MBA programs offer the opportunity to secure a guaranteed seat at a top MBA program two- or more years down the road. Whatever your reason might be for considering deferred MBA programs, find out if the Wharton MBA program is right for you today!
About Wharton’s MBA Deferred Admission Programs
Apply
Apply during your senior year (or final year of studies for graduate students) during Round 3 of MBA Admissions. Wharton MBA deferred admission applicants will be evaluated similarly to the overall MBA pool.
GAIN WORK EXPERIENCE
Follow your professional passions and obtain quality, substantive work experience. Wharton deferred admission students are encouraged to take professional risks during the deferment period, such as starting your own company, working for a nonprofit or pursuing global externships while working in traditional business industries.
ENGAGE WITH WHARTON
Your journey with Wharton starts from the moment you are admitted. During your deferment period, you will have access to a network of scholars having an impact professionally across the globe and will remain in contact with Wharton through online communities, email, invitations to student conferences and access to admitted student programming.
BEGIN THE MBA PROGRAM
Join us after two to four years of work experience, and bring all of your quality work experience to the Wharton classroom. An MBA deferred is an MBA experience with immense potential — start your journey today.