Academic Record International candidates must have a college-level education equivalent to a 4-year American undergraduate or baccalaureate degree (the same as a first university degree). There are a number of universities around the world that offer 3-year undergraduate programs. If you received a bachelor's degree upon completion of one of these undergraduate programs, you are eligible to apply to Wharton's MBA program. Many candidates from 3-year programs have a master's degree as well, but it is not required.