Full-time MBA Students at Advisory Board Breakfast

Full-time (MBA) Master's in Business Administration

An MBA Degree That Sets You Apart

The Gabelli School of Business Full-time MBA offers a graduate-level business credential and an MBA experience like no other. Join a close-knit community of highly-accomplished individuals from around the world who are eager to learn and leverage the immediately applicable knowledge and skills they acquire to change the world by transforming the way we do business.

Study and network in the heart of New York City—the business capital of the world—forging the critical connections that will serve you throughout your career. Gain the broad-based financial, technical, and organizational competencies to prepare you for leadership roles, while acquiring the specialized skills to distinguish yourself in the competitive job market.

  • AACSB-accredited • STEM-designated • Generous scholarships • Nationally and Globally Ranked • Concentrations to Tailor Your Professional Path
  • For the Class of 2025, 85% of Gabelli School Full-time MBA Students Seeking Employment Accepted Job Offers Within 3 Months of Graduation. Learn more about Full-time MBA Internships and Job Placements.

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Jason Gurtata

Jason Gurtata '22

Vice President, Global Finance, BNY

Sylvester McClearn

Sylvester McClearn '88

Director, New York State Retirement Fund

Catherine Borja

Catherine Borja '20

Associate Director, Market Risk RBC Capital Markets

Full-time MBA Highlights

#58 FTMBA US News & World Report Best Business Schools (2025)
#76 FTMBA Financial Times Top 100 Full‑time Global MBA Programs (2026)
#40 FTMBA Poets & Quants Top 100 MBA Programs US (2025-2026)
#52 FTMBA Bloomberg Business Week Best B-School (2025-2026)

Full-time MBA Students During Orientation

IDEAL FOR:
The Gabelli School of Business Full-time MBA is ideal for professionals with at least 3–5 years of work experience who wish to advance in their current career path or pivot into another industry such as finance, technology, management, marketing, and accounting, among others. It is best suited for those who can devote themselves to two years of full-time, cohort-based study.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • This Gabelli School of Business Full-time MBA provides the best of both worlds—the advantage of studying in New York City, providing access to one of the world’s leading business hubs, while fostering a close-knit, supportive learning environment where students get to know their classmates and professors. Students gain a strong foundation in responsible business best practices, preparing them to lead ethically and with integrity. The curriculum emphasizes new and emerging technologies including the application of AI across industries. Students graduate with globally relevant knowledge and skills that provide career opportunities across industries and around the world.

  • Earning an MBA can enhance your leadership abilities, develop your critical and strategic thinking skills, and build your problem-solving expertise—all of which can provide an edge in the competitive job market. In addition to these benefits, being part of an MBA cohort can greatly expand your professional network and provide a level of business acumen that opens the doors to management-level professional roles and increased earning potential. Additionally, through concentrations, you can acquire specialized knowledge that can help you to pivot careers or start your own business. The Gabelli School Full-time MBA offers all these benefits and more.

  • Like many MBA programs, the Gabelli School Full-time MBA requires 3–5 years of work experience so that students can contribute real-world perspectives to class discussions and case studies. Their previous work experience also helps them to better understand advanced concepts and how to apply them in complex and rapidly evolving business environments. In addition, it ensures that degree candidates are more prepared for leadership roles, which can ultimately maximize the program’s value for them.

  • Yes. The Gabelli School of Business offers numerous scholarships to help students to defray the cost of earning an MBA. Exceptional applicants may be considered for merit-based scholarship awards of $20,000 to full tuition. Scholarship amounts are based upon superior academic and career achievement, varied and meaningful personal experiences, strong interpersonal skills, and demonstrated leadership potential.

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  • Highly successful MBA candidates demonstrate a willingness to collaborate with diverse teams, a sense of curiosity and openness to new ideas, strong leadership potential and a well-developed work ethic, and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances. They are proactive learners and problem-solvers who like to engage in deep discussions and are adept at applying concepts learned in the classroom to real-world business scenarios. Additionally, they enter the program with clear career goals, working to leverage what they learn to achieve a desired outcome.

  • For the Class of 2025, 85% of Gabelli School Full-time MBA Students Seeking Employment Accepted Job Offers Within 3 Months of Graduation. The Gabelli School provides career advising every step of the way, helping MBA candidates to make critical decisions about the career path they pursue, while offering myriad opportunities for networking across industries. These factors combine to create a learning experience that provides the knowledge, tools, and connections to succeed in the competitive job market. 

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