Class of 2023 | For Employers
Jamil Joyner, MBA ‘23
Full-time MBA Employment Report
It is with great pride that we present the Georgia Tech Scheller Full-time MBA Class of 2023 Employment Report. Scheller MBA graduates continue to accomplish remarkable employment outcomes amid a business environment full of change and uncertainty. In fact, our Class of 2023 graduates achieved a remarkably high 96% employment rate three months post-graduation. In the Jones MBA Career Center, we’re dedicated to cultivating a deep understanding of the talent needs of today’s employers. With that understanding, we’re able to help our students gain the most in-demand skills and competencies that will drive business impact. The strong recruiting relationships we have are built on trust and communication, and we’re grateful to play the critical role of matching organizational needs with student talent. As you take in the details of this report, we encourage you to start the conversation with our team about your recruiting needs. And if you’re already in connection with us, we invite you to deepen that partnership.
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We look forward to building with you a future with even more opportunities for the next generation of business leaders.
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Record-Breaking Career Outcomes Scheller MBAs achieved new levels of career success at top companies. Class of 2023 graduates achieved 96% employment within three months of graduation and an average starting salary of $154,679, a 12.25% increase from the previous year.
Thomas Landzert, MBA ’23
At the Intersection of Business and Technology Established more than a century ago, the Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business is a leader in education, research, and inclusive innovation designed to advance business and improve the human condition. Scheller is strategically positioned at the intersection of business and technology, with a commitment to cultivating leaders who know how to innovate and collaborate in teams to solve the toughest business challenges. The College is located in the heart of Midtown Atlanta’s Technology Square, an area with the highest density of startups, corporate innovators, and academic researchers in the southeastern U.S. Through top-ranked career services and an expansive alumni network, Scheller connects students to the world’s most innovative companies not just in Atlanta, but around the world. Organizations look to Scheller to provide professionals who are consensus-building team players, analytical-minded decision makers, and solutions-oriented leaders.
Top-Ranked Career Services As the business world entered a new economic cycle, the Class of 2023 achieved their goals with guidance from the world-renowned Jones MBA Career Center. Our career coaches have a combined 150+ years of experience across industries and higher education. We work with MBA students every step of the way to help them transform their career and find success, year after year. Our coaches are mindful of the changing interests of MBA candidates seeking jobs and the evolving needs of MBA employers.
Career Development Opportunities Workshops: Our Career Development Workshop is a weeklong orientation prior to the start of school that continues into the fall semester. The CDW is designed to help students get a head start on summer internship and post-graduate job searches. Throughout the school year, students meet for workshops with peers and advisors where they learn key career search skills. MBA conferences and career fairs: Career advisors and students participate in several Georgia Tech career fairs and the nation’s largest association and industry career fairs. Career resources: Students can take advantage of the many resources and programming we provide like interview prep, Career Leader (a self-assessment tool used by more than 260 top business schools to identify student career interests), and more. Alumni career resources: Career support is lifelong. MBA alumni career services include career advice and workshops, Georgia Tech Alumni Association groups, and more.
Curriculum for a Tech-Driven World In addition to a 21-credit core curriculum that builds a foundation in business fundamentals, the Scheller MBA program offers 14 specialized, STEM-designated concentrations. Specializations serve as helpful guides to navigating elective coursework and signify areas of specialty to future employers. Scheller MBAs develop deep expertise in emerging business areas through hands-on projects with Fortune 500 companies, non-profits, incubators, and startups. Guest speakers, networking events, and industry panels help round out the experiential learning experience.
Business in Practice Scheller’s location in the heart of Atlanta and Tech Square plays an integral role in developing productive relationships with companies, startups, and innovation centers. Organizations partner with Scheller through Business in Practice practicum courses, capstone projects, international trips, internships, and more. Our Business in Practice practicum courses give students the opportunity to put classroom knowledge to the test against real-world issues and problems. These 10 experiential learning practicums allow students to leverage classroom learning for real business impact. • Business Analytics
Concentrations
• Information Technology
• Accounting
• Marketing
• International
• Business Analytics
• Supply Chain and Operations Management
• Lean Six Sigma
• Entrepreneurship
• Marketing
• Finance
• Product and Service Innovation
• International Business
• Strategy and Innovation
• Quantitative and Computational Finance
• Leadership
• Sustainability
• Real Estate
• Management
• TI:GER and CDL-Atlanta
• Sustainable Business Consulting
• Management of Information Resources
• Pro Bono Consulting
• TI:GER / CDL-Atlanta
Dual Degrees Scheller’s MBA dual degree program options allows students to combine an MBA with an M.S. or Ph.D. degree from Colleges of Computing, Design, Engineering, or Liberal Arts. Pairing an MBA with another Georgia Tech graduate degree allows students to gain specialized expertise and a unique blend of skills.
Tech Savvy, Business Smart Talent Dynamic and Diverse Community At Scheller, students gain more than a business education. They join a diverse and connected community focused on inclusion and collaboration. Our diverse mix of MBAs from technical and non-technical backgrounds provides employers with a pool of strong candidates. Scheller has earned a reputation among corporate recruiters for providing candidates with leadership skills, strong work ethic, excellent analytical abilities, and demonstrated ability to succeed.
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154,679
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Employment at 3 Months Post-Graduation
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Average Base Salary
Received Signing Bonus
28,245 Average Signing Bonus
165,000 Average Median Salary
Grads Entering Tech or Consulting
Class of 2023 Profile and Employment Data Top Pre-MBA Job Industries Technology 16%
Consulting 16%
Manufacturing / Engineering 14%
Government 11%
Healthcare/Biotech 10%
Financial Services 10%
Demographics
Academics
Undergraduate Degrees
Full-time MBA Students:
Average Undergrad GPA:
STEM 58%
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3.39
Average Age:
Average GMAT Score:
28
Average Years of Work Experience:
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Women:
694
Middle 80%: 640 - 722
Business / Economics 24% Humanities / Social Sciences 11% Other 7%
Average GRE Verbal Score:
159
Middle 80%: 154 - 166
37%
Average GRE Quant. Score:
Underrepresented Minorities*:
Middle 80%: 155 - 170
163
30%
International:
37%
*U.S. students who are Black/African American, Hispanic/Latinx, Native American/Alaskan
Class of 2019 – 2023 Employment Data Scheller’s reputation as a leading institution at the intersection of business and technology gives the College a unique advantage when forming relationships with industry innovators. The Jones MBA Career has cultivated strong partnerships with some of the nation’s top companies and firms. Graduates from 2019 to 2023 reflect the diverse talent of Scheller MBAs and the different industries they represent.
Employment by Industry
Employment by Function
Consulting 38%
Consulting 40%
Technology 21%
Marketing / Sales 17%
Financial Services 10%
General Management 14%
Consumer Goods 10%
Operations / Logistics 11%
Other 9%
Financial Services 9%
Transportation / Logistics 7%
Information Technology 5%
Manufacturing 4%
Other 3%
Class of 2019 – 2023
Class of 2019 – 2023
How to Engage as an Employer The Jones MBA Career Center team takes a hands-on approach with employers to make recruiting and connecting with our MBA students as streamlined as possible. Our concierge approach includes an assigned corporate relations manager who will help you design and implement a custom recruiting strategy. The Center offers a variety of corporate engagement options that provide access to Scheller’s extraordinary students to advance your company’s goals.
Recruiting Scheller MBAs We will work closely with you to build a plan that meets your needs. We do not charge employers for resume books, job postings, interviews, or information sessions. We coordinate job postings and events through our online MBA recruiting system.
If you are interested in posting positions, scheduling recruiting activities, engaging with MBA clubs, or conducting interviews, please contact: Frankie Massaroni MBA Career Services Manager 404.894.2620 frankie.massaroni@scheller.gatech.edu
MBA Clubs Scheller MBA students are a deeply connected community focused on inclusion and collaboration. The student-led Scheller clubs provide opportunities for them to obtain leadership experience in business-related extracurricular activities. These clubs are a great way to meet and connect with our students.
• Blacks in Business • Business Analytics Club • Consulting Club • Entrepreneurship Club
• Finance Club
• Scheller Pride
• Latin American Club
• Strategy and Innovation Club
• Marketing Club
• Technology Club
• Net Impact Club
• Veterans Club
• Operations Club
• Women in Business
Virtual and On-Campus Recruiting • Coffee Chats
• Job Postings
• Office Hours
• Information Sessions
• Networking Events
• Resume Books
• Interviews
“ The UPS Marketing team hires a select group of MBAs each year, and Scheller is a consistent source of top-notch talent. With their ability to quickly assess a situation and build an effective plan to take action, Scheller MBA graduates have proven to be an excellent fit in our corporate culture and have a strong track record of making valuable contributions from day one.” Kelly Brock Vice President of International Marketing, UPS
“ Scheller MBA students always being prepared helps them stand out among other MBA students. They are ready for the interview process and know how to engage properly with a company pre- and postinterview. I have never had a situation where a Scheller student wasn’t gracious with our team. All of that is a reflection on the Scheller admissions process and Jones MBA Career Center team, as they are clearly selecting and coaching the best of the best!” Melissa Davis Strategy Campus Inclusion & Diversity Lead, Accenture
“ My favorite thing about hiring Scheller MBA students is the diversity of skills and backgrounds that have been tied together through rigorous academic and extracurricular experiences. Scheller MBA students stand out in their ability to apply a high degree of analytical rigor to support strategic solutions to complex problems.” Eddie Sloan Director, Reservations and Customer Care Learning, Delta Air Lines
Kritika Sarin, MBA ’23
Our Partnerships, Your Future Here are some of the companies that have hired Georgia Tech Scheller MBA graduates in recent years: Accenture Strategy Alexander Group AlixPartners Alvarez & Marsal Amazon Anthem Apple Bain & Company Bank of America Boston Consulting Group Capgemini Invent Chick-fil-A Citi Deloitte Delta Air Lines Dollar General E&J Gallo Emerson EY Parthenon Fiserv Ford Motor Company FTI Consulting Gartner Genuine Auto Parts
Honeywell IBM Enterprise Strategy Kimberly-Clark L.E.K. Consulting McKinsey & Company Microsoft MorganFranklin Navy Federal Credit Union Nike PwC Raytheon/RTX Republic Services ScottMadden ServiceNow Simon-Kucher & Partners Strategy& Target The Home Depot Toyota Truist UPS Verizon Walmart ZS Associates
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Unique Class of 2023 Employers
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Different Industries
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