Yale School of Management

What Yale School of Management does

Yale School of Management is a private, non-profit graduate business school within Yale University, founded in 1976 and located at Edward P. Evans Hall in New Haven, Connecticut. The school delivers a multi-product portfolio across degree and non-degree education: a two-year Full-Time MBA, an MBA for Executives (EMBA), the Master of Advanced Management (MAM) for international MBA graduates, five specialized Master's programs (Asset Management, Global Business & Society, Systemic Risk, Public Education Management, and Technology Management), and Doctoral programs in Accounting, Financial Economics, Marketing, Operations, and Organizations and Management. The Silver Scholars pathway admits college seniors directly into the MBA, and a joint-degree framework pairs the MBA with degrees across Environment, Global Affairs, Medicine, Law, Public Health, Engineering, Architecture, Drama, Divinity, and Asset Management. Beyond degrees, the school operates Executive Education for individuals and corporate clients, plus a network of research and impact centers including the International Center for Finance, Swensen Asset Management Institute, Chief Executive Leadership Institute, the Broad Center (public education), the Thurman Arnold Project (antitrust), and the Meng Impact Investment Fund.

The business model relies on tuition revenue from degree programs (annually billed for the full-time MBA, multi-year contract for EMBAs and corporate executive education), executive education fees for customized corporate and individual programs, alumni philanthropy (the SOM LOYAL program drew over 1,600 alumni donors in 2024-25), endowment support routed through Yale University's centralized finance function, and licensing of faculty-developed case studies. The school serves multiple customer segments: early-career MBA students, senior executive MBA candidates, international business school graduates seeking advanced training, finance professionals, doctoral scholars, K-12 public education leaders, government/regulatory professionals, and Yale College engineering students. Distribution operates through competitive admissions, corporate partnerships, regional advisory boards (Greater China, Mexico, West Coast, Council of Global Advisors), Yale Center Beijing, and the Global Network for Advanced Management.

Go-to-market combines enterprise-style field admissions recruiting for the MBA with event-driven demand generation including the annual Startup Matchmaking, Economic Development Symposium, Venture Capital Investment Competition, Healthcare Conference, and Philanthropy Conference. Marketing channels include the Yale Insights publication, an active multi-platform social presence, email newsletters, podcasts, and earned media coverage in Fortune, Business Insider, and Axios.

Name

Yale School of Management

Legal name

Yale School of Management

Website

https://som.yale.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Yale School of Management is a private, non-profit Ivy League graduate business school within Yale University, offering MBA, EMBA, MAM, specialized Master's, and Doctoral programs plus Executive Education, serving students, executives, corporations, and government professionals globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business School Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Professional and Management Development Training (61143)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Management Services (8741)

akta.pro primary industry

Business & Management Research Universities (EDAHABAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Strategy, Consulting & General Management Institutes (EDAHAHAI), Management Research Institutes & Doctoral (PhD/DBA) Programs (EDAHAHAO)

Keywords

• Graduate business education
• MBA programs
• Executive education
• Doctoral programs
• Business school

Headquarters

HQ city

New Haven

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Degree Program Tuition: Tuition revenue from Full-Time MBA, MBA for Executives (EMBA), Master of Advanced Management (MAM), Master's in Asset Management, Master's in Systemic Risk, Master's in Global Business & Society, Master's in Technology Management, and Doctoral Programs
2. Executive Education Programs: Customized training programs for organizations and individuals, including digital programs and leadership development courses
3. Alumni Fund and Donations: Annual giving campaigns including the SOM LOYAL program with over 1,600 alumni donors in 2024-25, and the Beinecke Society for planned giving
4. Case Study Licensing: Yale SOM faculty develop academic case studies for MBA and executive education programs, featuring companies like GigaCloud Technology Inc

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Yale School of Management is a graduate business school within Yale University that delivers degree programs (Full-Time MBA, MBA for Executives, Master of Advanced Management, specialized Master's in Asset Management, Global Business & Society, Public Education Management, Systemic Risk, and Technology Management, plus Doctoral programs and Silver Scholars) and non-degree Executive Education for individuals and companies. It operates more than fifteen research and impact centers spanning entrepreneurship, social enterprise, financial stability, customer insights, asset management, public education, and chief executive leadership, alongside experiential programs such as the Golub Capital Consulting Fellows pro bono consulting and the Internship Fund.

Product overview

Yale School of Management is a business school offering a portfolio of degree programs and non-degree executive education, organized around its mission to educate leaders for business and society. The core academic offerings include the two-year Full-Time MBA, the MBA for Executives (EMBA), the Master of Advanced Management (MAM), and specialized Master's programs in Asset Management, Global Business & Society, Systemic Risk, Public Education Management, and Technology Management. Doctoral programs are available in Accounting, Financial Economics, Marketing, Operations, and Organizations and Management. Silver Scholars allows college seniors to pursue an MBA directly, and joint degrees combine the MBA with degrees in Law, Environment, Global Affairs, Medicine, Public Health, Engineering, Architecture, Drama, Divinity, and Asset Management. Executive Education provides programs for individuals and companies. The school also operates numerous centers and initiatives including The Broad Center (public education), Yale Center for Customer Insights, International Center for Finance, Program on Entrepreneurship, Program on Social Enterprise, Program on Financial Stability, Swensen Asset Management Institute, Chief Executive Leadership Institute, Program on Stakeholder Innovation and Management, Thurman Arnold Project (antitrust), and Meng Impact Investment Fund. Student programs such as the Golub Capital Consulting Fellows (pro bono consulting) and the Internship Fund (social impact internship funding) extend experiential learning. The school's mission integration across business and society is reflected in its curriculum, including a new AI-focused required MBA core course announced for 2026.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Silver Scholars: An opportunity for college seniors to immediately pursue a Yale MBA.
• Evans Hall

Products and services

• Full-Time MBA Two-year full-time MBA program for leaders in all industries, with a unique commitment to educating leaders for business and society. For college seniors and early career professionals pursuing general management, consulting, finance, entrepreneurship, healthcare, technology, marketing, social impact, or sustainability careers.
• MBA for Executives (EMBA) Rigorous executive MBA program for accomplished professionals seeking advanced leadership, strategic thinking, and C-suite preparation while maintaining their current roles.
• Master of Advanced Management (MAM) One-year program for MBA graduates of top business schools around the world to spend a year at Yale for advanced leadership training and global perspective.
• Master's in Asset Management Intensive one-year introduction to investing with leading faculty and practitioners for finance professionals seeking investment expertise, portfolio management, and financial analysis.
• Master's in Global Business & Society A year of advanced leadership training for MIM graduates of top business schools around the world, focused on global perspective, emerging market expertise, and cross-cultural management.
• Master's in Public Education Management One-year program for leaders in urban public school systems, offered through The Broad Center, addressing K-12 education leadership, systemic change, and educational equity.
• Master's in Systemic Risk Specialized one-year program for developing leaders in government agencies that manage systemic risk, including central banking, financial regulation, and regulatory oversight.
• Master's in Technology Management One-year business and leadership program designed exclusively for Yale College engineering students, focused on technology-business integration, innovation management, and technical leadership.
• Doctoral Programs PhD programs in Accounting, Financial Economics, Marketing, Operations, and Organizations and Management, preparing students for academic research, scholarly writing, and academic careers.
• Silver Scholars Opportunity for college seniors to immediately pursue a Yale MBA through a deferred-admission pathway into the Full-Time MBA program.
• Joint Degrees Combined MBA degrees with Environment, Global Affairs, Medicine, Law, Public Health, Engineering, Architecture, Drama, Divinity, PhD, and Asset Management across Yale's professional schools.
• Executive Education Non-degree programs to enhance leadership and management skills for individuals and companies, including digital programs, individual professional development, and Collaborator Programs designed for organizational needs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Student team won Northeast Regionals of Venture Capital Investment Competition, advancing to global finals against 11 business schools
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and terminated.

• Yale VenturescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 June 2026Co-host of annual Startup Matchmaking event that draws 300+ students, faculty, and founders to Zhang Auditorium and Snyder Forum. Supports entrepreneurship ecosystem by connecting founders with talent.
• Tsai Center for Innovative Thinking at Yale (Tsai CITY)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 June 2026Co-host of Startup Matchmaking event; supports student entrepreneurship and innovation across Yale University
• The Broad CentercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 June 2026Transformative leadership for public education; co-hosts events like the Superintendent in Residence program with Dean's Office; provides fellowship for public education leadership
• GigaCloud Technology IncminorOthers · 25 February 2026Company featured in Yale SOM case study 'GigaCloud: Transforming an Online Retailer' examining business model transition from B2C to B2B marketplace. CEO Larry Wu (Yale MBA alumnus) delivered guest lecture.
• The PhD ProjectterminatedStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 February 2026Yale SOM ended partnership with The PhD Project following federal investigation by Education Department's Office for Civil Rights regarding anti-discrimination concerns. Partnership terminated as part of resolution agreement.
• GoogleminorOthers · 20 January 2026Melissa Falconett, Principal Director of UX for Search at Google, serves as instructor for UX Design Fundamentals course, bringing industry expertise to students.
• Kenan-Flagler Business School at University of North CarolinaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 December 2025Organizer of Venture Capital Investment Competition where Yale SOM team won Northeast Regionals to advance to global finals
• Global Network for Advanced ManagementcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYale SOM participates in the Global Network for Advanced Management, connecting with business schools worldwide for global executive education and research collaboration

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Harvard Business School: Harvard Business School is the most established Ivy League business school and a direct peer to Yale SOM, offering MBA, doctoral, and executive education programs with comparable mission of educating leaders. Both schools compete for the same applicant pool and corporate executive education clients.
• Stanford Graduate School of Business: Stanford GSB is a top-tier direct competitor to Yale SOM, offering MBA, MSx, PhD, and executive education with a similar focus on leadership and societal impact. Both schools compete for elite applicants and corporate executive education engagements.
• Wharton School (University of Pennsylvania): Wharton is a direct peer to Yale SOM, offering undergraduate, MBA, doctoral, and executive education programs. Both schools compete for the same applicant pool and have large-scale executive education operations serving corporate clients globally.
• Columbia Business School: Columbia Business School offers MBA, EMBA, MS programs, and executive education in a New York City location. It is a direct competitor to Yale SOM for applicants, faculty talent, and executive education clients, particularly in finance.
• MIT Sloan School of Management: MIT Sloan offers MBA, Master's in Finance, PhD, and executive education with a technology-and-innovation focus. It directly competes with Yale SOM for applicants and corporate clients, especially in technology-driven industries.
• Booth School of Business (University of Chicago): Chicago Booth offers MBA, EMBA, PhD, and executive education programs with a strong finance and economics focus. It is a direct peer to Yale SOM in applicant quality, faculty research, and executive education market.
• Kellogg School of Management (Northwestern): Kellogg offers MBA, EMBA, and executive education with a marketing and management focus. It directly competes with Yale SOM for applicants and corporate clients across multiple industry segments.
• Tuck School of Business (Dartmouth): Tuck School of Business is an Ivy League business school offering MBA and executive education programs. As a smaller, mission-focused peer, Tuck is directly comparable to Yale SOM in scale, applicant profile, and program portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• INSEAD: INSEAD is a leading global business school with multi-campus operations (France, Singapore, Abu Dhabi) offering MBA, EMBA, and executive education. It is a broad incumbent competitor to Yale SOM for international applicants and global corporate clients.
• London Business School: London Business School is a top global business school offering MBA, EMBA, Masters, and executive education with a strong international focus. It competes with Yale SOM for global applicants and corporate executive education clients.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/yalesom
• YouTubeyoutube.com/yalesom
• Facebookfacebook.com/yalesom
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/yale-university---yale-school-of-management-18044
• Instagraminstagram.com/YaleSOM

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors1 record

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Investments

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