Wharton Women
Wharton attracts more women than virtually any other MBA program worldwide. The MBA class of 2013 is comprised of 45% women.Wharton women enjoy an enriching academic environment and experience opportunities to develop their leadership skills within the school as well as Philadelphia communities. The broad range of 18 majors prepares women to pursue career paths that range from industry and business to the government and nonprofit sectors.
Wharton strongly urges women to consider an MBA degree. The Wharton MBA network opens limitless opportunities for both professional and personal advancement:
Admissions Events
Please join us at one of more than 70 Admissions Events worldwide including Women and Diversity presentations, Forté Forums, and MBA World Tours. More »
Women’s Visit Days are full day-long programs that give women a personal look into the Wharton MBA Program and the application process by introducing them to current students and members of Wharton Women In Business. Please sign up early as places are limited. Please sign up early, as places are limited. More »
Wharton Women in Business (WWIB)
WWIB focuses on issues relevant to women in business school, providing social and networking opportunities with fellow students, alumnae, faculty, administrators, executives, and entrepreneurs. Open to all female MBA students at Wharton, WWIB is both a social and professional organization, spearheading efforts at Wharton and the greater business community regarding admissions, alumnae outreach, professional development, and recruiting. WWIB organizes and sponsors a variety of events for the Wharton community, including:
- The Annual WWIB Conference with more than 500 attendees
- The WWIB Career Fair
- Annual Distinguished Alumna Award and Reception
- Coffee Chats enable candidates to meet female Wharton students in hometowns around the globe
The Forté Foundation
The Forté Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to developing women leaders in business and increasing their access to education and business networks. As a founding member of Forté, Wharton engages in extensive outreach efforts to existing and prospective women business leaders in high schools, colleges, MBA programs, and business enterprises of all sizes. More »
85 Broads
85 Broads is a worldwide organization of 20,000+ members dedicated to creating a global community of exceptional women who define success on their own terms, both personally and professionally. As a key partner with 85 Broads, Wharton supports women undergraduates and MBA students through mentoring and networking opportunities. More »
Entrepreneurial Women on Campus
