In some cases, students may wish to pursue academic interests that do not fit within Wharton’s established majors. In these circumstances, Wharton offers the option of designing an Individualized Major. This pathway is intended for students with clearly defined interdisciplinary interests who seek depth in an area not sufficiently covered by existing majors.
To pursue an individualized major, students must propose a theme, course plan, and title, and demonstrate how the selected courses align with the proposed theme.
Proposals for the individualized major must be approved by faculty members in the relevant fields and by an administrator in the MBA Program Office.
Proposals are to be submitted through the Individualized Major Request form, which follows the subsequent approval path:
- Initial review and approval by MBA Academic Affairs
- Final review and approval by standing faculty members in the relevant field in which the individualized major is being proposed.
Proposals must be submitted for approval by the opening of registration for a student’s final semester, to ensure that the proposed individualized major meets the requisite criteria for approval.