MBA Courses at University of Pennsylvania

Harvard Business School of Harvard University as well as the Wharton Business School of the University of Pennsylvania are one of the top three business schools in the world and thus getting a degree from either of these is equally prestigious. In terms of rankings, the Wharton Business School has an upper hand. However, Harvard Business School offers more affordable education.

We have given below a comprehensive comparison of both the business schools below-

Conversion Rate: 1 USD = INR 83.17

Master of Business Administration (MBA) is one of the best courses offered in the University of Pennsylvania. With the help of this course, students get to develop communication skills, analytical and strategic thinking abilities, and leadership skills by getting to work in teams.

For international students, the university offers a major benefit for candidates pursuing the MBA programme in one of the following concentrations: Business Analytics; Business Economics & Public Policy; Business, Energy, Environment & Sustainability; Environmental, Social & Governance Factors for Business; Finance; Operations, Information & Decisions; Quantitative Finance; Social & Governance Factors for Business; and Statistics. All of these specializations are STEM focused and they make an overseas student eligible for 36 months of post-completion OPT, as compared to 12 months for a non-STEM major.

Given below are the details of the UPenn University MBA:

Conversion Rate: 1 USD = INR 83.49

Wharton is a popular school among international students, although the living expense along with the high tuition fee can feel a little expensive. According to the Wharton's official site, an international student has to spend an amount of USD 33,804 (INR 28.5 L) for one year to pursue MBA at this B-School, from which a big chunk will go in paying rent. Eighty percent of the Wharton MBA students live near Rittenhouse Square, which is located in centre city. The Centre City is known for its best restaurants, shopping outlets, and nightlife.

The commute to the Wharton campus is a 25 minutes' walk, or 10 to 15 minutes through bike or public transportation. The students say on various platforms such as Quora, that they are able to enjoy the luxury high-rises with beautiful views of the park and brownstone homes. The average rent among the students who live in Rittenhouse Square for various kinds of apartments in mentioned below:

(USD 1 = INR 84.41)

Below mentioned are the buildings most Wharton MBA students live in Rittenhouse Square:

·         AQ Rittenhouse

·         2040 Market

·         1919 Market

·         The Dorchester

·         2400 Chestnut

·         2116 Chestnut

·         The Republic

·         Rittenhouse Claridge

·         Wanamaker House

·         1700 Chestnut

·         The Beacon

·         Locust on the Park

·         Aria

·         The Carlyle

·         The Sterling

The MBA programs at The Wharton School are ranked at #1 by the US World and News ranking body (2025) among the best Management programs worldwide. Yes, the Wharton MBA is worth it due to several factors, including the worldwide degree recognition, high employability, and Business and Management skills mastery. The Wharton MBA graduates of class 2024 are placed in some of the top companies of the world Ab Bernstein, Activision Blizzard, Adobe Inc., Alixpartners, Alpine Investors, with an average median package of USD 178,000 (INR 1.59 Cr), with the first year tuition cost of USD 84,830 (INR 71.5 L) for the Wharton MBA. Not to mention the long-term career benefits.