From global business and public service to entrepreneurship and the arts, Goizueta’s newest MBA students bring a wealth of experience to the classroom.
This fall, Goizueta Business School welcomed the newest members of its nationally ranked Full-Time MBA programs. Ranked No. 15 among U.S. full-time MBA programs by Bloomberg Businessweek, Goizueta offers students two distinct paths to earning their MBA: the accelerated One-Year MBA and the immersive Two-Year MBA. Students in both programs bring years of professional experience and a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives to the Goizueta community.
“Our newest Full-Time MBA students arrive at Goizueta with impressive professional experience and ambitious goals for the future,” says John H. Harland Dean of Goizueta Business School Saby Mitra. “Through rigorous academics, experiential learning, and connections with the business community, we are committed to helping them build on that foundation and develop the skills to lead in a rapidly changing world. I look forward to seeing what they accomplish at Goizueta and throughout their careers.”
The Two-Year MBA Class of 2028
The Two-Year MBA program gives students the opportunity for a transformational experience, combining rigorous academics with leadership development, hands-on learning, and global perspectives. Class highlights include:
- 40% international students
- 38% women
- Six years of work experience on average
View the full Two-Year MBA class profile.
The One-Year MBA Class of 2027
The One-Year MBA program is designed for students ready to accelerate their careers, completing their MBA in just 12 months while building on their prior academic and professional experience. Class highlights include:
- 27% international students
- 30% pursuing a dual degree
- Eight years of work experience on average
View the full One-Year MBA class profile.
Global Reach
Together, the Two-Year MBA and One-Year MBA programs represent 22 countries. In addition to the United States, students hail from Australia, Bangladesh, Brazil, Canada, China, Germany, Ghana, India, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Mexico, Nepal, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Peru, South Africa, South Korea, Taiwan, the United Kingdom, and Vietnam.
A Diverse and Talented Cohort
“This year’s One-Year and Two-Year MBA students arrive at Goizueta with wide range of professional experiences, accomplishments, and perspectives,” says Brian Mitchell, associate dean of Full-Time MBA Programs and Goizueta Global Strategy and Initiatives. “That diversity of experience enriches the learning environment for everyone. Students learn from classmates whose industries, cultures, and career paths may look very different from their own, while becoming part of a close-knit community that will challenge and support them throughout their MBA experience.”
Members of the Classes of 2027 and 2028 include professionals from industries and fields including technology, finance, consulting, healthcare, consumer goods, public service, the military, entrepreneurship, and the nonprofit sector. They bring with them leadership experience, global perspectives, and an array of interests and accomplishments outside of work.
Other Impressive Members of This Class Include:
- Honorable and decorated military veterans, including a U.S. Army captain recognized with the Order of Saint George, one of the Armor and Cavalry community’s most prestigious honors, and an Army officer who trained more than 60 NATO and partner-force soldiers in Psychological Operations
- A senior manager at Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power who created a game using ChatGPT-generated storyboards and characters to familiarize more than 11,000 employees with using AI in their work
- A software engineer who, after becoming fascinated with Interstellar at age 15, won a NASA contest and met Nobel Prize-winning astrophysicist Kip Thorne, who served as a scientific consultant on the film
- An epidemiologist and researcher who has worked with UNICEF, the World Health Organization, and the Gates Foundation to improve children’s health
- A nonprofit leader who has raised more than $2 million through corporate partnerships and helped place more than 300 under-resourced students in internships
- An investment management professional and former Obama Foundation intern who founded a nonprofit that uses golf to help Chicago students build confidence, networks, and leadership skills
- A physical therapist who created programs to improve patient experiences by providing clothing appropriate for mobility-based therapy and care items for patients with textured hair
- A brand manager in Vietnam who launched the country’s first toothpaste for both tooth and gum sensitivity and pioneered the country’s first sustainable dairy packaging
- A former model who worked across Europe and walked in Milan Fashion Week while completing her first year of college in Brazil
- An architect whose NY Affordable House portfolio was selected for publication and who has earned gold-level certifications in Rumba and Cha-Cha
- A concert pianist, educator, and avid Dolly Parton fan who has performed and taught internationally
Looking Ahead
In the months ahead, students in both programs will build on the experiences they bring to Goizueta while expanding their business knowledge, developing as leaders, and learning from one another. Through rigorous academics, experiential learning, and a close-knit global community, they will gain new perspectives and skills to prepare for the next stages of their careers.
Discover how Goizueta’s One-Year MBA and Two-Year MBA programs help students build on their unique experiences and perspectives to prepare for the next stages of their careers.
