Yale School of Management

Yale School of Management (Yale SOM) is the graduate business school of Yale University, located in New Haven, Connecticut. Known for integrating business education with broader societal and ethical concerns, Yale SOM emphasizes global perspective, interdisciplinary collaboration, and leadership across public, private, and nonprofit sectors.

Mission

Yale SOM’s mission centers on three objectives:
* Deep integration with the broader university.
* Distinctive global orientation among U.S. business schools.
* Educating elevated leaders for all sectors and regions.

Programs

Yale SOM offers a range of graduate and executive programs:
* Full-time MBA (two-year)
Executive MBA for working professionals
Master of Advanced Management (for Global Network graduates)
Master’s in Asset Management
Master’s in Systemic Risk
Master’s in Global Business and Society
Ph.D. in management (full‑time, research-focused)
* Executive education and online executive courses

The school’s curriculum includes an integrated core and a required global studies component, which can be satisfied through international study, exchanges, global-network courses, or social entrepreneurship options.

Joint Degrees and Yale Integration

Yale SOM is closely tied to Yale University and offers multiple joint-degree options. Common joint programs include combinations with:
* Law, Medicine, Public Health, and Global Affairs
Engineering and Applied Science, Environment, Architecture, and Drama
Divinity and Ph.D. pathways

Nearly one in ten students pursue a joint degree.

Admissions and Class Profile

• Competitive admission; acceptance rate roughly 27%.
• Smaller faculty and class size compared with many U.S. business schools (about 100 faculty and roughly 350 MBA slots).
• Median undergraduate GPA approximately 3.68.
• Notable alumni include leaders such as Jane Mendillo and others active across finance, public service, and nonprofit sectors.

Tuition and Estimated Costs

For the 2025–2026 academic year:
* Tuition: $87,800
Program fee: $500
Total tuition and fees: $88,300

Estimated living and related expenses for a single student:
* Room, board, and personal: $30,774
Textbooks and supplies: $1,440
Health insurance: $3,422
* Total estimated living expenses: $35,636

Estimated total single-student budget (tuition + living): $123,936

Reputation and Rankings

Yale SOM is consistently ranked among the top U.S. business schools and is recognized for strengths in finance, ethics, and global leadership. It is ranked tenth nationally by U.S. News & World Report.

Online Offerings

Yale SOM does not offer a fully online MBA. However, the school provides a range of online executive education programs on topics such as sustainability, decision making, and digital marketing.

Leadership

Kerwin Charles serves as the Indra K. Nooyi Dean of Yale School of Management and holds a professorial appointment in economics, policy, and management.

Summary

Yale School of Management combines a compact, interdisciplinary model with strong ties to Yale University and a global outlook. It offers traditional MBA and doctoral programs alongside specialized one‑year master’s degrees and executive education, targeting students seeking leadership roles across sectors.