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a year ago
Contributor-Level 10
WPI Business School MBA in Analytics (STEM Designated) is designed to equip individuals with essential skills for today's business world.
- The programme lets you focus on areas such as Applied Business Analytics, Data-Driven Strategic Management, Marketing Analytics, and Operations Analytics for a personalized learning experience;
- One cool thing about the programme is the opportunity to engage in company-sponsored capstone projects in BUS 594 Data-driven Business Strategy. These projects give you a chance to apply what you learn in real business situations; and
- For international students, the STEM designation means extended OPT benef
New answer posted
a year ago
Contributor-Level 10
WPI – The Business School MS BA programme is a 33-credit hours program. WPI Business School admission requirements for MSBA course:
- A bachelor’s degree with a Grade B or better and GPA > 3.0
- For international students, the Business Masters programme require a minimum TOEFL iBT score of 90 / IELTS score of 7 minimum sub-score of 6.5 / Duolingo score of 115
New answer posted
a year ago
Contributor-Level 10
WPI – The Business School tuition fees vary from course to course. The table given below can be referred to know the first-year tuition fees of the business school courses:
Courses | 1st Year Tuition Fees |
---|---|
MS (1 course) | INR 23 L |
BBA (3 courses) | INR 50 L |
MBA/PGDM (1 course) | INR 19 L |
MIM (3 courses) | INR 16 L |
MS6 / BTech (2 courses) | INR 50 L |
Cost of Living: The cost of attendance for 2023-24 for WPI students is given below:
Particulars | Expenses for Graduate Students | Expenses for UG Students |
---|---|---|
Housing | USD 9,800 (Around INR 8.14 lakh) | USD 10,000 (Around INR 8 lkh) |
Food | USD 8,272 (Around INR 7 lakh) | USD 8,386 (Around INR 7 lakh) |
Medical Insurance | USD 2,186 (Around INR 2 lakh) |
|
Books, course materials, supplies and equipment | USD 1,200 | USD 1,200 (Around INR 1 lakh) |
Personal expenses | USD 8,193 (Around INR 7 lakh) | USD 1,200 |
Health and wellness fees (optional) | USD 580 (Around INR 48,000) | USD 680 (Around INR 56,000) |
Note: The above-currency conversion rate is as per 1 USD = INR 83.16
New answer posted
a year ago
Contributor-Level 10
The applications at WPI – The Business School will move forward for review after the submission of the application materials. Each completed application is reviewed by the academic department. In the case of graduate courses, the admission decisions may take 6-8 weeks from the time that the application is marked complete. Once a decision has been made to the graduate course application, the applicants are going to receive the login to the application status page and view the decision letter.
New answer posted
a year ago
Contributor-Level 10
WPI Business School offers a range of STEM focused programs for their international students through specialised master's degrees, certificates, and an MBA and doctoral programme in business administration. Some of the most popular WPI Business School programs are:
- MBA;
- MSIT;
- MSBA;
- MS in FinTech;
- MSOCA; and
- MBA in analytics.
New answer posted
a year ago
Contributor-Level 10
WPI – The Business School application fee for graduate programs is USD 70 (Around INR 5,800). In order to apply to WPI – The Business School, the applicants are required to apply via Common App for undergraduate programs. For the graduate programs, the applicants can apply via the designated WPI graduate application portal. Other WPI – The Business School application requirements for graduate courses are given below:
- Transcripts for all post-secondary colleges and universities
- Letters of Recommendation
- GRE
- Application fee
- Statement of Purpose
- English language proficiency score
For undergraduate courses, the following documen
New answer posted
a year ago
Contributor-Level 10
WPI – The Business School admission requirements for graduate programs are given below:
- A bachelor’s degree is required (3-year degree from NAAC A or better institution of India – acceptable)
- Major GPA > 3.0
- Academic transcripts from the universities attended: English
- GRE score (as applicable)
Course-Wise Requirements
- For MSBA: Statistics proficiency with Grade B or better is needed
- For MSIT: Programming proficiency with Grade B or better is required
- For MS in FinTech: College-level statistics course and finance / accounting preparation is needed
- MBA in Analytics: Statistics proficiency with Grade B or better is required
- For MS
New answer posted
a year ago
Contributor-Level 10
Yes, WPI – The Business School offers scholarships to international students. The institute offers scholarships to admitted students on the basis of merit. The official authority holistically reviews the entire application for the scholarship. Note that there is no additional application for scholarship consideration. To get the scholarship, the applicants are required to simply select Yes when asked on the application whether they want to be considered for the scholarship or not.
- For the applicants of MS programs, scholarships range from USD 1,000 – USD 4,000
- The Dean Fellowship is a one-time USD 20,000 award to be used for
New answer posted
a year ago
Contributor-Level 10
According to U.S. News & World Report, WPI Business School acceptance rate is 65%. This means that out of 100 applicants, 65 get accepted. The acceptance rate also justifies that WPI – Business School is moderately selective at the time of admission. So, to improve the chances of getting admission, the applicants must aim to meet all the entry requirements. For undergraduate business programme admission, the applicants must have high school qualification for master’s programs, the applicants must have a bachelor’s degree.
New answer posted
a year ago
Contributor-Level 10
WPI Business School is known for being a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) focused school which produces adaptive leaders who shape the world at the nexus of Business & Technology. WPI is of among five percent of business schools accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). It focuses on practical influence that motivates a new generation of innovators, leaders, and risk-takers.
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