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Harvard Business School — 2+2 MBA Program
USAoffline2+ years deferred + 2-year MBA program
Eligibility
Final-year undergraduate or master's student (no full-time work experience); must graduate between Oct 2025–Sep 2026 for current cycle; any degree discipline; all nationalities
Why it matters
HBS 2+2 is the gold standard of deferred MBA programs. Admission secures your MBA spot while you work. HBS network is unmatched globally.
Benefits
Guaranteed HBS MBA admission + 2–4 years to work first + HBS network access during deferral