Belonging in the Notre Dame MBA Community

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More Than a Program. A Place You Belong.

At Notre Dame, the MBA is more than a degree — it’s an invitation to join a values-driven community rooted in purpose, connection, and mutual support. You’ll be surrounded by people who care deeply about one another’s growth and who believe that business can and should be a force for good. We’re committed to creating a welcoming environment where:

Every student feels seen, heard, and respected.
Diverse perspectives enrich classroom conversations and shape collaborative leadership.
Personal and professional development go hand in hand.
Our shared values drive meaningful engagement — on campus and beyond.

You won’t just learn alongside your classmates — you’ll belong to a community that invests in your success and challenges you to grow into the kind of leader the world needs.

Insights from the MBA Class of 2026 Cohort

24%

First Generation

26%

Women

19%

U.S. Veterans

25%

International Students

Countries Represented

Undergraduate Institutions

Discover Our Stories

The Notre Dame MBA is built on community. Explore the experiences of students and alumni who share how belonging has shaped their journey—inside and beyond the classroom.

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Building What’s Next: Four First-Year Journeys from the MBA Class of 2027

Four stories of reinvention, resilience, and the relationships that define the Notre Dame MBA experience.

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How Jason Stafford Leveraged the Notre Dame MBA to Break Into Investment Banking

Before arriving at Notre Dame, Jason Stafford was leading soldiers in the U.S. Army’s 101st Airborne Division. Over four years of active duty, he served in multiple leadership roles, managing logistics, overseeing training operations, and supporting senior commanders.

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From Internship to Return Offer: How Notre Dame’s MBA Prepared James for PwC

James Smart, MBA Class of 2026, shares his story of experiential learning and community that have stretched him to new heights in his career.

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"I was driven by a desire to be the best at what I do, and the Notre Dame MBA surrounded me with people who pushed me to raise my level."

-- Erin Steven, MBA '25

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