An executive MBA program typically takes about two years to complete.
Executive MBA programs differ from traditional, full-time MBA programs in that they are typically designed for working professionals with many years of work experience. These programs provide an opportunity for business executives to learn useful leadership and management skills to further their careers. Several executive MBA programs are offered in convenient formats to work around the full-time work schedule of busy executives.
Northwestern University
Located just north of Chicago, in the suburb of Evanston, Northwestern University offers an executive MBA program through its Kellogg School of Management. Students in the program study general management across major disciplines of business. The two-year program consists of 28 credits, 4 of which can be domestic or global elective courses. Classes can be taken at the Evanston campus or at an additional campus in Miami; there is no distance learning option. Applicants should have at least eight years of work experience, though most of the executive MBA students have 12 to15 yearss experience. A GMAT is required for applicants who do not have a bachelor's degree.
Northwestern University
2169 Campus Dr.
Evanston, IL 60208
847-491-3622
kellogg.northwestern.edu
Emory University
Emory University, located in Atlanta, offers an executive MBA program through its Goizueta Business School. The program is designed for working professionals; students can choose to complete their classes on weekends or through nine one-week learning modules. The weekend class format takes 16 months to complete; the modular format can be finished in 21 months. Each program format incorporates some distance learning to supplement the on-campus classes. Students in the program have access to career coaches who can provide professional development planning, optional workshops, team coaching, and progress assessments.
Emory University
1300 Clifton Rd.
Atlanta, GA 30322
404-727-6311
goizueta.emory.edu
The University of Chicago
The University of Chicago's Booth School of Business incorporates an executive MBA program at its Chicago, London, and Singapore campuses. The program is 21 months in length and consists of 17 courses. Students can concentrate their elective studies in strategy, marketing, or finance. The program also includes four residential weeks, during which students travel to participate in classes and study groups with students from all three campuses; two weeks are held in Chicago, one in Singapore, and one in London. Most students have 13 to15 years of work experience. Applicants are advised to take the GMAT and submit their scores, although they are not required for admission.
The University of Chicago
5807 S. Woodlawn Ave.
Chicago, IL 60637
773-702-7743
chicagobooth.edu
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