This fall, Goizueta Business School welcomed the newest members of its Full-Time MBA programs. Whether pursuing the accelerated One-Year MBA or the immersive Two-Year MBA, students arrive ready to expand their business knowledge, sharpen their leadership skills, and engage in a rich, collaborative learning environment.
“Each year, we are inspired by the remarkable talent and ambition our MBA students bring to Goizueta,” says John H. Harland Dean of Goizueta Business School Gareth James. “These incoming classes reflect the values that define our community: intellectual curiosity, leadership grounded in impact, and a commitment to driving change across industries and communities. We are confident they will excel academically and—most importantly—that they will succeed at realizing their visions for the future once they’ve left our campus.”
The Two-Year MBA Class of 2027
The Two-Year MBA program provides students the opportunity for a transformational experience, combining rigorous academics with leadership development and global perspectives. Class highlights include:
- – Six years of work experience on average
- – 36% international students
- – 16% military veterans
View the full Two-Year MBA class profile.
The One-Year MBA Class of 2026
The One-Year MBA program is designed for students ready to accelerate their careers, completing their degree in just 12 months while building on prior business experience. Class highlights include
- – Seven years of work experience on average
- – 32% international students
- – 16% pursuing a dual degree
View the full One-Year MBA class profile.
Global Reach
Together, the Two-Year and One-Year programs represent 19 countries. In addition to the United States, students hail from Bangladesh, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Ghana, Honduras, Hong Kong S.A.Rs., India, Japan, Kazakhstan, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Peru, South Korea, Taiwan, and Turkey.
A Diverse and Talented Cohort
“These year’s One-Year and Two-Year MBA cohorts embody so much of what makes Goizueta strong: dynamic backgrounds, rich global experiences, and ambitious visions,” says Associate Dean, Full-Time MBA Programs and Goizueta Global Strategy and Initiatives Brian Mitchell. “Across both Full-Time MBA programs, our students are eager to learn to lead with empathy and innovate with purpose. They bring a collective growth mindset into a community that truly sees and values each and every one of them. It’s their curiosity and their courage that will define their time here and shape the direction of their service to humanity, which is the mission of our great university.”
Members of the Classes of 2026 and 2027 include professionals from industries such as consulting, finance, healthcare, technology, and the arts. They bring proven leadership, resilience, and a commitment to driving positive change.
Other Impressive Members of This Class Include:
- – Mentors, activists, advocates, consultants, teachers, entrepreneurs, CFAs, and PhDs
- – Many honorable and decorated military veterans, including a married couple who are both U.S. Army veterans and West Point graduates
- – The co-founder of Anchovy Studio, an independent apparel line inspired by Korean folklore and featured in the American Museum of Natural History and Canal St. Market
- – A molecular and cellular biologist who left super resolution microscopy to become a music entrepreneur and founder of a private record label
- – Two sports-channel producers: one at ESPN focused on original content such as Bananaland and Peyton Manning’s On the Clock, and another at Jio Sports in India delivering content for the Indian Premier League, FIFA, the World Cup, and the 2024 Olympics and Paralympics
- – A Fulbright scholar who traveled to Malaysia to teach and research Asian art and support the exchange of universal human ideas between cultures
- – Athletes of all kinds: triathletes, marathoners, scuba divers, a certified sailor, cyclists, golfers (including one with a 9 handicap), cricketers, and a water polo player
Looking Ahead
In the months ahead, students in both programs will power their careers and ignite personal growth. Through immersive, interdisciplinary curricula, they will blend bold ideas with practical experiences to become confident leaders. Supported by a close-knit yet far-reaching community, Goizueta’s top-20 MBA delivers a high return on investment and top-5 career outcomes—equipping students to create lasting impact.
