Brian Atkinson, WG'07

“At Wharton the professors are at the cutting edge of their fields, and they bring that experience to the classroom. At the same time your classmates are at the cutting edge of their fields, actually doing many of the things the professors are talking about and researching. That interchange is what makes the program so phenomenal.”

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Christine Parker, WG'05

“Wharton has far exceeded my expectations. I'm consistently impressed with the expertise demonstrated by our professors, and I'm even more impressed with their ability to clarify complicated subjects.”

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Wharton's world-leading professors generate the new ideas that drive business innovation around the world.

Developing New Knowledge

Twenty Wharton research centers and initiatives generate cutting-edge research by bringing together professors, executives, and students to focus on subjects including entrepreneurship, business ethics, health care economics, real estate, retailing, sports business, and leadership and change management.

These interdisciplinary research centers conduct high-level conferences, support global research, and sponsor other initiatives that translate into new knowledge in the classroom.

Educating Future Business Leaders

Wharton's expert faculty use their wide-ranging experience to prepare students with the analytical skills needed to tackle complex issues and understand the impact of strategies and decisions.

At Wharton, faculty focus on learning, using a variety of methods in their courses. Along with lectures, case studies, and hands-on learning, many classes also take advantage of learning simulations that create real-world scenarios in the classroom. Professors select the methods that work best for each topic, and those that are most appropriate for the experience level and interests of the class.

Creating Innovative Tools

Interactive learning methods that provide hands-on decision-making experience are at the forefront of business education innovation. Wharton professors are creating and using technology-enhanced learning materials designed specifically to reinforce key concepts in their courses.

Wharton's Alfred P. West, Jr. Learning Lab has developed nearly 20 web-enabled simulations, real-time learning experiences, and interactive programs that challenge students to think strategically across multiple business functions. Designed to enhance the classroom experience, Wharton's applications create situations that help illustrate complex concepts and stimulate higher-level interaction and dialogue between faculty and students.