Military Applicants
The Penn State Smeal MBA Program promotes discipline, team orientation, and practical skill building much like the training that you have experienced in your military career.
Military Applicants
The Penn State Smeal MBA Program promotes discipline, team orientation, and practical skill building much like the training that you have experienced in your military career. Our program is well-suited for students furthering their education during or following a military career.
Smeal participates in the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) "military-friendly" school program. For those considering the Smeal MBA Program, we offer the following:
Eligibility
Any United States military personnel who have been on active duty within three years prior to applying is eligible for the Smeal MBA Program.
Application Fee
Your application fee of $75 will be waived. Simply contact us at smealmba@psu.edu to request the military fee waiver code.
Financial Support
We commit to making financial aid available to qualified military personnel who have transitioned from the service in the two years prior to enrollment with the Smeal MBA Program. The amount of support offered will be based on the criteria used for our merit-based awards of scholarships and assistantships.
Deferment
We will provide up to two years of enrollment deferral if your MBA plans are delayed by your military service.
For more guidance on your MBA career planning, log on to www.mba.com/military.
| Military Student Profiles | |
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Thomas Aichele Finance and Investment Management Concentrations Thomas is a former Surface Warfare Officer, USS Monterey (CG-61) in the U.S. Navy. He received his bachelor’s degree from Cornell University in 2002. His interests are skiing, fishing, sailing, and cooking. He chose Smeal for the Nittany Lion Fund, excellent return on investment, the new Business Building, small class sizes and the alumni network. |
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Shawn Triggs Supply Chain Management and Corporate Financial Analysis and Planning Concentrations Shawn is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy in 1998 with a bachelor’s degree in chemistry. He completed sea tours as Supply Officer on USS ALASKA (SSBN 732), Primary Assistant for Logistics and Aviation Support Officer on USS ENTERPRISE (CVN 65) and Staff Supply Officer for Commander, Second Fleet. He completed his shore tour at the Naval Inventory Control Point in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. |
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Matt Tunison Supply Chain Management and Corporate Financial Analysis and Planning Concentrations Matt graduated from West Point in 2003 and became a CH-47 “Chinook” Pilot. His Army career took him to Alabama, Honduras, and Georgia where he held positions including flight platoon leader, logistics officer, and executive officer. |
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