Is it possible to do MBA without work experience?

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Mansih K · Accepted Answer

Yes, it&rsquo;s totally possible to do an MBA without work experience&mdash;but for top schools, it usually happens through a deferred MBA route. That means you apply in your final year of college, get your seat now, and join after working for 2&ndash;3 years.
Here are some of the most prestigious deferred MBA programs:

Harvard 2+2 Program
Stanford GSB Deferred Enrollment
Wharton Advance Access Program
ISB YLP (India)
Chicago Booth Scholars

If you get in, you have a confirmed spot at a top school while you gain experience. These programs look for high GPA, strong internships, leadership roles, and a very clear career plan.
But if you want to start studying right away, another great option is a MiM (Master in Management). Schools like LBS, ESSEC, ESCP, and Duke offer MiM programs built for recent grads. You&rsquo;ll study business fundamentals and often land the same kinds of roles post-graduation that MBA grads do&mdash;especially in consulting, finance, and analytics.
So yes&mdash;it&rsquo;s very possible to do an MBA without work experience , and you've got solid options. You just need to choose the path that fits where you are right now.

Preet J · Answer

Yes, you can do an MBA without work experience, there are a few direct-entry MBA programs that don&rsquo;t require any full-time work experience.
Here are 3 of the most well-known ones globally:

Yale Silver Scholars Program (USA) &ndash; you join right after undergrad, complete the first MBA year, work for a few years, then return for the final year
SP Jain Global MBA (Dubai, Singapore, Sydney) &ndash; accepts fresh graduates with strong academic records and internships
Hult International Business School (USA/UK campuses) &ndash; open to students with little or no experience

They usually look for candidates with strong academics, solid internship or project experience, and some form of leadership in college, whether that&rsquo;s through clubs, student councils, or organizing events. Most importantly, they want to see that you have a clear reason for doing an MBA now instead of waiting a few years.
You can even opt for MiM (Master in Management) programs if your profile isn&rsquo;t there yet. These are built for students with 0&ndash;2 years of experience and offer nearly the same career paths as MBA.