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Yale School of Management — Silver Scholars Program
USAoffline3-year MBA (Year 1: core curriculum; Year 2: full-time internship; Year 3: electives)
Eligibility
Final-year undergrad; no full-time work experience; enter Yale SOM directly after graduation (unique model)
Why it matters
Unique model: you enter Yale immediately after graduation. Year 2 internship in industry is built-in. Strong for public sector, non-profit, and mission-driven careers.
Benefits
Yale MBA (3 years total) + integrated internship + fully integrated with MBA class + public/private/non-profit mission focus