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About Villanova School of Business (VSB)

Located in the suburbs of Philadelphia, a city that's home to several Fortune 500 companies, Villanova School of Business (VSB) offers top-tier undergraduate courses (#11 in the US - BusinessWeek) and a range of innovative graduate business programs.

The leafy campus combines past and present: a 170 year-old church steeped in Augustinian heritage side-by-side with modern teaching facilities and lively sports teams (check out the Wildcats basketball). Nearby Philadelphia, the 'birthplace of American Independence', is now the 5th most populated city in the States, with outstanding museums, hip night-clubs, gourmet restaurants and the best in classical music on the Avenue of Arts.

For working professionals looking to sharpen their management toolkit, VSB offers the 24-month 'Fast Track' MBA, the self-paced 'Flex Track' MBA and the 21-month EMBA, as well as specialist Masters in accounting, finance, taxation and church management.

Class sizes are intimate - rarely more than 20 people - and the teaching style is 'practical' using case studies, simulations and faciities such as the Real Time Financial Trading lab, where students get a flavor of the capital markets.

There's an emphasis on the "Type V Personality" - ingredients such as ambition, ethics and intellectual curiosity - reinforced by a 'transformative' dean, James Danko, who built several of his own successful companies before doing an MBA and deciding to employ his leadership skills in business education.

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VSB Facts


Villanova has a 260 acre campus and is 12 miles west of Philidelphia


90% of students hold full time positions


The local delicacy is the world famous 'Philly Cheesesteak'


The Vice Pres for 'student life' is also a reverand


The student newspaper is called The Villanovan


Villanova has a number of athletic facilities for students on campus


The campus library is open every weekday until 12AM midnight during term time and 3AM during finals and midterms


There are six places on campus that you can get yourself a cup or coffee

The types of Villanova MBA

Villanova MBA Flex Track (Formally PMBA): Self-Paced • Evenings • Main Campus: Our most flexible graduate business program. The Villanova MBA Flex Track offers a self-paced, flexible schedule of evening classes, making it easier to juggle your coursework, job, and home life.

Villanova MBA Fast Track (Formally FTE): 24 Months • Two evenings/week • Main campus • Center City If you need to earn your MBA quickly, while working and pursuing your career goals, The Villanova MBA Fast Track is the choice for you. The program’s innovative format allows you to attend classes 2 nights a week and receive your MBA in just 24 months.

Executive MBA (EMBA): 21 Months • Every other Friday/Saturdays: The objective of our unique Executive MBA program is to transform you from an emerging executive leader into an effective executive leader. With a challenging curriculum based on a systemic approach to decision making and strategy implementation, this residential program is held at The Villanova Conference Center and adjoining Montrose Mansion.

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Villanova Flex Track MBA

Average GMAT: 615
Average age: 28
Average years in work: 6
Class size: 32
Course length: 2 years, 2 nights per wk
Cost: $965 per credit
Scholarships:
- Federal Academic Competitiveness Grant ($750 for first year; $1300 for second year) US Citizen
- Villanova University Grant: (award varies by financial needs) Full-time undergraduate enrollment
- St. Martin de Porres Grant (full tuition and fees) underrepresented students
Male/Female ratio: 70:30

Application Deadlines

Fast Track MBA:

Round 1: 15 Feb
Round 2: 15 Apr
Round 3: 30 Jun

Flex Track MBA:

Fall deadline: 30 Jun
Spring deadline: 15 Nov
Summer deadline: 31 Mar

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Sample Admissions Essay Questions

Please identify a minimum of three traits of The Type V Personality, and discuss how those traits have enabled you to successfully take on a leadership role. Additionally, given these traits, please discuss what value you would add to the business school community and your peers as a member of this incoming class. To learn more about the Type V Personality please visit: mba.villanova.edu.
Identify a current business trend and predict its impact 5 years from now. In the future, how will this trend impact your ability to attain your career objectives?
Are there any other factors you would like the Admissions Committee to consider when reviewing your application? (Optional)

You can upload documentation to support answers to any of the above questions.

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