MBA

Program Overview

The Graduate Communication Program offers multiple persuasive communication courses as a part of the first-year Core and Flexible Core MBA curriculum. Our speaking and writing courses are the only seminar-style courses in the required curriculum, with an average class size of 18 students per section.

The goal of the Communication Program is to help students become more skilled communicators and thus better presenters, public speakers, and writers. Through theory and practical application students develop effective persuasive communication skills, discover their personal communication style, and strengthen their confidence. Students learn from skilled practitioners and receive one-on-one coaching from our second-year Communication Fellows.

The MBA Communication requirement has two components that must be completed in the students’ first year:

1. MBA Writing Requirement. Students are required to take an online writing waiver exam the summer before they arrive at Wharton. Those who do not waive the requirement must take our WHCP 6210 Clear and Persuasive Business Writing course in the fall of their first year (Q1 or Q2).
2. The Fixed Core Communication Course Requirement. WHCP 6160X: Management Communication, valued at 0.50cu or WHCP 6180X: Entrepreneurial Communication, valued at 0.50cu. Students complete the speaking course in the Fall or Spring of their first year.

All components: the writing requirement, WHCP 6160X or WHCP 6180X must be completed by all students.

If you have any questions regarding the Graduate Communication program, contact Antionnette McDermott.