MIT Executive MBA

Our application is now open for the MIT Executive MBA Class of 2027, matriculating in September 2025.

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The MIT Executive MBA Admissions Committee will consider applicants who are leaders in established organizations or in new ventures. A promising candidate fits the following criteria:

  • Has at least ten years of relevant, post-undergraduate work experience.
  • Is fully-employed.
  • Combines strong leadership performance, global perspective, functional expertise, and innovation.
  • Possesses the aptitude to succeed in a rigorous academic program.
  • Communicates effectively in English—orally and in writing.
  • Holds an undergraduate degree (although in select cases, we consider exceptional achievements in lieu of a degree).
  • Has taken prerequisite courses, specifically including
    • Statistics
    • Calculus

*note: While the GMAT test is not required, consider taking the exam if you feel your school transcripts do not adequately represent your academic abilities.

Application Deadlines for the Class of 2027 (Matriculating September 2025)
 DeadlineDecision Date
Early RoundDecember 5, 2024February 14, 2025
Round IJanuary 2, 2025March 7, 2025
Round IIFebruary 6, 2025April 4, 2025
Round IIIMarch 6, 2025May 2, 2025
Round IVApril 3, 2025*June 6, 2025
Final DeadlineMay 8, 2025**July 8, 2025


All deadlines are at 11:59 p.m. ET
*Recommended deadline for international applicants to allow time to finalize US student-visa.
**Late submissions will be accepted until June 1, 2024 and are considered as space permits.

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