What can the KU MBA do for you?

Within three months of graduation, 95 percent of KU MBA graduates have secured a job. Our graduates find careers in many different industries not only in Kansas City, but in major metropolitan areas across the country and world.

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Overview

An MBA provides you operational, financial and managerial skills that lead to greater productivity, better career advancement and a higher salary. According to the Graduate Management Admission Council, companies run by MBA graduates are better managed and more profitable, making them a valued commodity in the job market.

 

 

Scholarships and student support

Many students can fund their graduate studies through merit-based scholarships from the KU School of Business.

  • Merit-based scholarships typically range from $3,000 to $36,000
  • 90 percent of MBA students with a competitive GMAT/GRE score will receive some type of financial aid.
  • Priority deadline is Feb. 1, and we will review monthly until all funds are distributed.
  • A 500-word essay is required when applying for scholarships, which is located in the application portal.
  • KU undergraduates wishing to continue straight into the full-time MBA program may apply for the Self Memorial Scholarship.
  • Recent KU undergraduates with 3.4 GPA and GMAT score of 535 can extend their merit scholarships into the MBA program.
Patterson Fellowship:

Exceptional applicants may be selected to join the Patterson Fellowship. Starting after Feb. 1, 2025, qualified candidates will be invited for interviews in April for selection into this prestigious program. Patterson Fellows will receive an additional $8,000 scholarship that will be awarded in addition to any other scholarships.

For more information about program cost, financial aid and FAFSA, visit KU's Financial Aid and Scholarships website.

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Some of our recent graduates have gone on to work for leading companies such as:

  • T-Mobile

  • Deloitte

  • Grant Thornton

  • Microsoft

  • KPMG

  • Accenture

  • EY

  • Hill's Pet Nutrition

  • Black & Veatch

  • Kiewit

  • Honeywell

  • Adobe

  • Lockton

  • Oracle

  • Google

  • Garmin

  • PwC

  • Huhtamaki