Executive MBA and Professional MBA

Education for life.

We now know that life-time learning is a thing. Gone are the days when what you learned in college, or even graduate school, could serve you well over the entire course of your career. And long gone are the days when you joined a company and stayed there until retirement.

To compete and succeed in today's frenetic and globally connected marketplace requires agility and relentless vigilance—with a steady eye trained on the future. Whether you're looking at an Executive MBA or Professional MBA degree as the next step in your professional education that keeps your career moving forward, or you're ready for a quick, skill-building shot in the arm, Forté's business school partners can deliver the goods.

Forté partners offer options to help you get the education and connections you need to stay out front. Executive MBA programs are designed to leverage your experience and propel executives and mid-career professionals to the next level. You can also earn a career-boosting MBA in an evening, part-time, weekend format. And if you already have an EMBA/MBA, you can polish or expand your knowledge, skills and network in a non-degree executive education program lasting a few days or weeks.

With triple accreditation from AACSB International, AMBA and EQUIS, we provide world-class, industry-focused education to undergraduates, postgraduates and executives across the globe.

Our centres in Dubai, Hong Kong, S?o Paolo, Shanghai and Singapore open up a world of opportunities for our students, researchers and clients. All over the world, we engage with businesses of all sizes to share expertise and form rewarding partnerships.

Manchester Global MBA

An MBA with pedigree. The Global MBA was our first part-time MBA and the foundation for all our professional MBA programmes. We have more than 30 years’ experience of delivering professional MBAs to working global professionals through our blended learning approach.

The Global MBA can be as global or as local as you want it to be. You can attend all workshops at your home centre, or you can opt to travel overseas for elective course workshops. We provide six nights of accommodation across two global locations for elective courses.

Choose this MBA for:

  • Our largest MBA cohort
  • Highest number of face-to face workshops
  • Highly flexible programme
  • Intakes across five global locations
  • A diverse, multicultural

Manchester Global Executive MBA

Our Global Executive MBA is a dynamic and highly experiential programme. Whatever sector, job function or global region you come from, this part-time executive MBA degree will enable you to:

  • Understand the economic, societal and cultural challenges and differences that emerge when working in a globalised business environment
  • Work collaboratively on live business issues and engage with business practitioners
  • Gain the practical and analytical abilities, critical awareness and transferable skills you need to function effectively in the current and future worlds of business
  • Develop your self-awareness, self- management capabilities, personal networks and networking abilities
  • Learn how to engage in life long personal and professional development through reflective practice

This MBA degree will equip you to lead effectively through uncertainty, seize opportunities to innovate in an ever-changing business landscape, and solve the complex business challenges you face every day in a senior role.

Kelley Manchester Global MBA

The Kelley-Manchester Global MBA is delivered jointly by Alliance Manchester Business School and US-based Kelley School of Business, a world-leader in online MBA teaching.

This is our most flexible part-time MBA degree. It includes more online learning than our Global Part-time MBA and a minimum of three global workshop immersions, where you can study and network with peers from around the globe.

Choose this MBA for:

  • More online learning
  • Less time out of the office
  • More opportunities to tailor the course to your interests
  • Teaching with a transatlantic business perspective
  • Two elite business schools on your CVe

Solutions for the planet mean developing problem-solvers from around the globe. From our world-renowned faculty representing six continents to thousands of outstanding students who join us every year from around the world, the W. P. Carey School welcomes diversity and encourages global thinking.

Executive MBA

Through a comprehensive business curriculum taught by world-renowned faculty, the W. P. Carey Executive MBA will expand your leadership skills and help you immediately impact your organization. Over the course of the two-year program, you'll develop a strategic perspective and learn how policy shapes business decisions, and how companies half a world away can impact your organization.

Professional Flex MBA

Designed for busy working professionals, the W. P. Carey Professional Flex MBA is the highest-ranked part-time MBA in Arizona, allowing you to personalize your MBA through a combination of evening and selected online classes while earning your degree in two to four years.

The Professional Flex MBA stands apart from many part-time MBA programs that offer a core business curriculum with very little specialization. With more than 40 electives, technical certificates, and concurrent degrees that you can add to your degree, your MBA can align with your strengths, unlock areas of opportunity, and help you pursue your passion.

At Questrom, we recognize that our differences are our strength and the diversity of our community shows the dedication we have to that mission. Questrom boasts a student body that is 43% women, with multiple graduate programs at or above 50%. Women make up 34% of our full-time faculty, with four women out of 11 Questrom leadership positions currently held by women. Susan Fournier, Allen Questrom Professor and Dean, serves as the school’s first woman dean.

The Center for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion supports all identity-based student clubs, including herNetwork, the Women’s MBA Association (WMBAA), and the Women in OMBA Affinity Group (WOMBA). The Women’s MBA Association, one of the largest and most active graduate clubs at Questrom, is a student-led group that provides community, social opportunities, career guidance, and support to women. They plan a number of events each year for women in our graduate programs including workshops, networking and social events. Recently, they hosted “She Leads Boston”, a conference and networking event for women MBA students across the Boston area. The Women in OMBA Affinity Group hosts an interview series called “The OMBA Chronicles: Adventures of Women in Business and a series during Women’s History Month called “#BreakTheBias” to help women advocate for themselves in the workplace.

We offer two different opportunities for seasoned professionals to experience our unique approach to business education. Both are taught by the same world-renowned Booth faculty and one leads to a Booth MBA degree:

Chicago Booth Executive MBA Program

In 1943, Chicago Booth created the world’s first Executive MBA Program to fill the need for experienced managers during World War II. 75 years later, we remain leaders in the field by continuing to prepare senior executives to lead and create lasting impact in what has become a rapidly changing world. With permanent campuses in Chicago, London, and Hong Kong, our Executive MBA Program allows you to connect with experienced professionals from across the globe, all while having access to the same courses, the same distinguished Chicago Booth faculty, and the same prestigious Chicago Booth MBA degree—all within 21 months.

Chicago Booth Executive Education

Steeped in a framework that shows you how to learn, analyze, and interact in new and exciting ways, our unparalleled Executive Education programs are offered in Chicago, London and our newest campus in Hong Kong. We offer over 50 open enrollment programs annually - across marketing, finance, leadership, strategy, and comprehensive management. Our custom programs are individually tailored to meet the unique challenges faced by organizations to create a winning vision, and we offer group enrollment to help maximize your team’s experience. Our programs seek to empower executives with the skills to lead teams, motivate individuals, and strategize effectively.

Executive MBA

You have a full slate of responsibilities, yet you’re determined to earn the best MBA possible. That’s why we designed flexible options that meet the needs of working executives. The EMBA program at Columbia Business School is identical to our Full-Time MBA in every way but the schedule. Choose from EMBA-NY (Fri/Sat or Saturday), EMBA-Americas, or EMBA-Global.

Columbia Business School Executive Education

Columbia Business School’s executive education programs teach actionable skills that allow you to make an immediate impact on your organization. Designed for high-impact business leaders, offerings include over 60 non-degree, open-enrollment programs in leadership, strategy, finance, and marketing — available in person or online — as well as multiple certificate paths and custom program opportunities.

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Johnson’s executive MBA programs are for seasoned professionals looking to build their knowledge in general management, learn how to effectively manage a team, and move into high-level leadership roles in their careers.

Executive MBA Americas

The Executive MBA Americas program allows students to earn their MBA close to home with classes every other Saturday and Sunday. As students attend in-person classes with their local city’s cohort, they build their international network while connected to other classmates throughout North and South America with live, interactive videoconferencing. The Americas is a truly global program that will advance graduates’ careers and boost their leadership potential in 17 months.

Executive MBA Metro NY

The Executive MBA Metro NY program offers students the opportunity to enhance their leadership skills and move into high-level management positions. Based at the Tata Innovation Center on the Cornell Tech campus in New York City, this program allows established, working professionals to earn an MBA on alternate weekends over the course of 22 months. The program’s residential component, including a Saturday evening stay in a New York City hotel on class weekends, lets students remain fully immersed in coursework and team projects with minimal distractions. Program curriculum is focused on general management principles and is applicable to students from any industry or functional area.

Executive MBA/MS in Healthcare Leadership

The Executive MBA/MS in Healthcare Leadership program at Cornell University is a collaboration between the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management and the Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences. This one-of-a-kind dual-degree program equips healthcare professionals with knowledge and experience to facilitate change and innovation both inside their organizations and in the industry at large. This program brings together a diverse group of mid-senior level healthcare professionals, representing stakeholders from across the healthcare ecosystem. Students take courses every other weekend in New York City, and four weeklong immersive sessions—two in New York City and two at Cornell University campus in Ithaca, NY.

Master of Business Administration

Drexel LeBow’s AACSB-accredited Master of Business Administration (MBA) transforms students into changemakers through its newly redesigned curriculum that adapts to the demands of the changing market. Students refine their business acumen, discover emerging business trends and embrace their leadership styles — all while learning to think strategically from leading faculty and industry experts in an inclusive academic environment. By the time they graduate, students are ready to engage with business leaders and drive innovation.

Our Accelerated Full-Time MBA is for those seeking to earn their degree and return to the workforce in as little as 12 months. Our Part-Time MBA options offer enhanced flexibility and are completed between 24 and 36 months on average.  

Executive MBA

Drexel LeBow’s redesigned, AACSB-accredited Executive MBA (EMBA) helps leaders adapt to an evolving world that requires them to be and do more than ever before. The program addresses the changing needs of both industry and our students through an enriched curriculum and format, empowering executives, entrepreneurs and professionals to apply new strategic concepts immediately and transform their organizations and communities.

The Drexel EMBA’s accelerated — but not abbreviated — part-time, 16-month curriculum spans three calendar years and accommodates students’ busy schedules, reducing their time away from work and family while equipping them with the tools to maximize their impact and expand their networks.

Drexel Women in Business

Drexel Women in Business strives to provide its members with the essential resources and opportunities to succeed in today’s business world.

Lawrie Advanced Global Leadership Program

Through in-person courses, the Lawrie Advanced Global Leadership program provides Drexel LeBow MBA students with the tools to assume leadership positions as early as possible in their careers.

DEGREE PROGRAMS

If you’re looking to grow in your current position, changing industry or function, or aim for a higher level, we offer our top-ranked Duke MBA in two working professional formats:

Global Executive MBA Program - a 21-month international flexible format program for working professionals with 5-25 years of experience, combining short residencies around the world with distance learning in between.

Weekend Executive MBA Program - a 22-month flexible format program for working professionals with 5-25 years of experience, combining one campus residency a month with hybrid and distance learning.

We know that finding the right business school is a journey - as you understand the programs and career focus, you’ll discover the intangibles - the school’s values, the campus feel, the student culture.

EXECUTIVE EDUCATION

If a full degree program isn’t what you need at the moment, explore our short courses. From Business Negotiation Skills to the Duke Management Program, Duke’s Executive Education options can enhance your professional skillset in just 3 to 5 days.

Executive Education - continue your development by learning strategies and tools that help you solve current challenges and provide frameworks for the future. Taught by the same world-renowned faculty who teach in our MBA programs, you’ll go beyond your comfort zone in innovative exercises that encourage you to absorb new perspectives.

No matter the program you choose, at Fuqua, you’ll discover strengths and talents you didn’t realize you had, and we’ll be here to help you leverage them into the career you want.

Goizueta is a top-ranked business school in one of the world's great global cities.

Goizueta's Full-Time MBA is unique as we offer:

  • A world-class business education in Two-Year & One-Year MBA formats and
  • The advantage of an intimate learning environment with
  • The benefits of being located in a dynamic, global city.

This unique combination creates exceptionally prepared students who graduate with the skills and opportunities to begin immediately making a difference in organizations around the world.

A Network of Successful Women in Business

Women are key contributors at Goizueta. We are committed to enrolling top-quality female applicants each year at Goizueta, to continue the trend of increased representation of women in the highest ranks of business leadership. The best way to gauge whether an MBA program will provide the leadership opportunities you are looking for is to research the school's track record of women in leadership positions. This year women hold leadership positions in approximately half of the student run clubs and organizations.

Goizueta Women in Business (GWIB)

Goizueta Women in Business provides professional and personal development opportunities for women at Goizueta by fostering relationships inside and outside the Emory community. GWIB serves as a source of information to its diverse membership and facilitates relationships among its members and the business community through speakers, conferences, networking forums and social events. GWIB commits to building a strong community among women in business, while fostering their success.

Executive Women of Goizueta (EWG)

The mission of the Executive Women of Goizueta (EWG) is to provide a forum for Goizueta women to be successful leaders in their careers, communities and lives. EWG provides the environment in which to share experiences, learn about recent business trends and motivate one another to be successful leaders at work, at home and in our communities. To support this mission, EWG holds and sponsors a variety of events including discussion forums, an annual conference, and breakfast meetings with industry business leaders.

Alumni Mentor Program

The Alumni Mentor Program matches students with alumni, based on their functional areas of interest and affinity preferences. This mentorship fosters an exchange of professional ideas, friendship, and expertise. As a result, students receive guidance and support from experienced professionals, and build long-lasting relationships.

Center for Women at Emory University

As a forum for women's intellectual, cultural, ethical, and spiritual lives, the Center for Women at Emory University is a place for female students, faculty and staff to gather and share their knowledge and experience.

ESADE achieves consistently high positions in global rankings.It has been ranked #8 in the European Business Schools Ranking by Financial Times, which is based on the results of the programme-specific rankings published throughout the year.

The ESADE Full Time MBA is considered the best MBA for women in Europe; ranked 1st in Europe and 11th Worldwide by Financial Times TOP 50 MBAs for women.

Executive MBA

The Georgetown Executive MBA (EMBA) is ranked #1 in the United States for percentage of female students and #6 overall in the United States by the Financial Times (2019). You can expect to be challenged by our EMBA curriculum, supported by our community, and transformed by an experience that will prepare you to lead your organization through the complex issues facing business now and into the future.

Georgetown McDonough’s EMBA includes two global residences designed to broaden your perspective through real-world experience, mentorship opportunities, a vibrant campus community, and the access only Washington, D.C., can offer.

Executive Master’s in Leadership

The Executive Master’s in Leadership (EML) is a part-time program that offers working professionals an in-depth study of the art and science of effective leadership behaviors. Over the course of 12 months, EML students learn alongside a close-knit, diverse cohort of working professionals, complete a global consulting project, and have the opportunity to recalibrate their careers through sustained one-to-one leadership coaching sessions and career management support.

Master of Arts in International Business and Policy

Offered by Georgetown University’s Walsh School of Foreign Service and McDonough School of Business, this one-year interdisciplinary program blends the strengths of the oldest and most highly regarded school of foreign service in the world with a top-tier business school that has proven experience in educating global, principled leaders who serve business and society.

The curriculum provides an understanding of the frameworks and mechanisms that drive business and international relations and explores those concepts in contemporary global issues. The program is delivered in six one-week modules and two four-week online courses over a 12-month period.

At the HEC EMBA, we consider diversity to be paramount in everything that we do. Our program has long been proactive in attracting women to its ranks; today, 30% of approximately 250 participants are women. There have never been more opportunities for high-achieving women to secure admission to HEC Paris, with Forte Scholarships available exclusively for women, as well as a host of merit-based Scholarships for Excellence. Add to this more than 50 nationalities per class, and the HEC EMBA boasts a rich, diverse, and multicultural environment in which you will be able to amplify your career.

The HEC Paris Executive MBA program seeks to empower women by equipping them with the leadership and management skills to excel in a competitive business environment. At HEC Paris, we are passionate about increasing the number of women in the world of business, and we make female applicants our top priority. We encourage female candidates to connect with our recruitment team, so we can introduce them to women in the program who will share about their Executive MBA journeys at HEC Paris.

Be inspired by female executives from HEC Paris EMBA:

 

More CEOs of Fortune Global 500 companies have graduated from HEC Paris than any other university in Europe, and nearly 4,000 graduates are currently CEOs, CFOs, or have founded their own companies. According to the Financial Times, HEC Paris is the #1 EMBA program in the world and the top business school in Europe.

Read about more outstanding HEC Paris Executive MBA women via our EMBA-specific newsblog.

EXPERIENCE TRUE DIVERSITY IN THE HEART OF MADRID. We are a hub of innovation and diversity in which you will gain the future-forward insights needed to take the next step in your professional journey.

THE IE WOMEN INITIATIVE. Women at IE believe in the value of uniqueness and celebrating our differences. No matter who you are, or where you are, you are a change-maker, and together we transform the world.

Every woman has her story as a unique individual, and at IE we strive to highlight and encourage each and every one. Explore the stories of our IE Women and learn more about our diverse community.

EXECUTIVE MBAS: NEXT-LEVEL LEADERSHIP. Now more than ever the world needs impactful leaders. Reinvent and revitalize your career to become a disruptive change agent, without compromising your personal and professional life.

When you enroll in an Executive MBA, you are joining a top-ranked institution. We don’t just keep up with rapidly changing business trends—we are the trendsetters. But don’t take our word for it. As a game-changing and innovative school, IE Business School brings together the best of the best from all over the globe—the school’s diversity has led many to consider its international student body as one of the best in the world.

DISCOVER WHICH MBA IS RIGHT FOR YOU

  • EXECUTIVE MBA: 15 Months, Part-time, Language: English, Spanish Or Bilingual, Start: September & March, Location: Online & Madrid
  • GLOBAL EXECUTIVE MBA: 15 Months, Part-time, Language: English, Start: October, Location: Online, London, Madrid, Singapore & Los Angeles
  • IE BROWN EXECUTIVE MBA: 15 Months, Part-time, Language: English, Start: March, Location: Online, Madrid, Cape Town & Providence
    A unique alliance between IE Business School and Brown University, the joint Executive MBA is designed for executives that seek to go beyond the boundaries of traditional business.

Blended Learning at IE Business School. Complete with group challenges, case discussions, simulations and more, our Executive MBAs give you a dynamic and Blended learning experience. Our Blended Methodology combines virtual and face-to-face classes so that you can seamlessly apply the tools you’ve gained to immediately enhance your professional trajectory.

With over 20 years of experience in the field, IE Business School has mastered the art of liquid learning, seamlessly blending together virtual and face-to-face education for tomorrow’s most impactful executives.

What’s more, our emphasis on globalization means you will be surrounded by an international group of highly motivated peers. Thanks to the unparalleled diversity in terms of nationalities, backgrounds and perspectives that you will find in your program, you will be better equipped than ever to tackle the challenges of today’s globalized world.

THIS IS YOUR LIFE. DON’T PUT YOUR EDUCATION ON HOLD. No matter what’s going on around you, you don’t have to put your education on hold. Start your application today!

SCOLARSHIPS JUST FOR YOU

Our goal is to provide talented and driven women with the financial resources required to accomplish their academic and professional objectives. Through a special fund, with a total investment of near 6 million euros, the Financial Aid department offers a number of scholarships to women who have a track record of exceptional professional and personal achievement and who want to study at IE and gain the leadership skills they need to advance in the world of business.

IE Business School is a proud partner school of Forté since 2013! We offer you a unique opportunity: apply to the IE-Forté MBA Fellowship.

At INSEAD, we believe that a successful world economy demands diversity in management thinking. We are committed to increasing the representation of women in leadership positions across the business community. We effectively position women for successful careers by facilitating valuable networks across sectors, industries, and continents and providing over 250,000 USD in targeted financial assistance to support women at INSEAD alongside our general programme assistance initiatives.

As one of the most innovative and influential of the world’s best business schools, we grow and develop successful, responsible, and thoughtful leaders and entrepreneurs who create value for their organisations and communities. We invite you to learn more about how INSEAD can help you achieve your desired success by connecting with us directly here, booking a consultation or at one of our many worldwide events.

Locations and Academics

2 U.S. locations Evanston, Illinois (meets twice a month) and Miami, Florida (meets monthly)

5 global partner schools in Beijing, Hong Kong, Tel Aviv, Toronto, and Vallendar, Germany, offering unparalleled immersive educational experiences

All students regardless of location benefit from the same world-renowned Kellogg faculty and curriculum

52 electives in 14 countries across 5 continents: Kellogg is the industry leader with the most elective options offered exclusively to EMBA students

Quarterly women’s leadership seminars

Peer Network and Career Benefits

14 years of work experience (average) across a wide array of industries and functions. View our latest Class Profile

Membership in the 60,000+ prestigious Kellogg alumni network

Lifetime 1:1 career coaching tailored to your career needs and goals

Complimentary course auditing

Experience and Apply

Learn about upcoming Kellogg EMBA events near you

Candidates can apply to one of four program intakes, for January or September start

Learn more by following #kelloggemba on Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook

As well as being a member of the Forté Foundation, London Business School has its own Women in Business Club and we regularly introduce initiatives to increase the number of women across our programmes, and seek to encourage and recognise exceptional female applicants. Within our extensive portfolio of merit based scholarship awards, there are a significant number specifically for women. We award multiple Forté Fellowships each year to outstanding women admitted to our MBA programme, and we are also delighted to have partnered with both Lloyd's, Deutsche Bank and the 30% Club to offer awards which provide both monetary and networking support to females. Full details on all scholarships available to women can be found on our website.

Our Women in Business Club also organises the annual Women in Business Conference. The event is firmly established as one of the leading women's conferences in Europe and contributes to the School's mission of developing global business leaders and exploring critical business, economic, political, and social issues.

London Business School's unparalleled location gives female students the opportunity to network extensively with senior women in business, building business connections and furthering professional development. Women at London Business School are part of an ambitious and dynamic community of individuals who come from across the globe and who represent a wide range of professional backgrounds.

Women at London Business School are part of an ambitious and dynamic community of individuals who come from across the globe and who represent a wide range of professional backgrounds.

"The school is working very hard to foster an empowering environment that supports both men and women in their business dreams, and it is really reflected in the amazing and diverse student body that we can boast of."
- Crystal Ruff (MBA 2016)

Smashing the Glass Ceiling

MIT Sloan brings together dynamic women to invent the future:

  • Women have made up at least 40 percent of our MBA class every year since 2013.
  • In 2018, 10 MIT alumnae were named to Inc.’s Female Founders 100.
  • 3 MIT Sloan alumnae were recognized on Forbes’ 2018 30 Under 30.

From measuring a heartbeat to rethinking rocket science, these women are changing the world with innovative, successful businesses.

MIT Sloan Women in Management: Open to all MIT Sloan students, SWIM actively supports, empowers, and mobilizes women to thrive academically, socially, and professionally for success. The club fosters this environment across the school through events, education, and networking.

Our MBA programs

MBA program

Through intellectual rigor and experiential learning, this two-year program will help you leave your mark in the world.

MIT Sloan MBA Early Admission

Is an MBA in your five-year plan but you need some experience in the workforce, first? Explore the MIT Sloan MBA Early Admission option to secure your spot in a future MBA class.

Leaders for Global Operations program

In two years, develop management expertise and technical engineering skills, and graduate with your MBA and SM in engineering.

MIT Sloan Fellows MBA program

The MIT Sloan Fellows MBA is a full-time one-year transformative educational experience designed for mid-career, high-potential leaders and entrepreneurs.

Executive MBA program

In a 20 months, executive format schedule, you’ll transform your organization in real time, while challenging convention and yourself.

Culture of Contribution

Students at MIT Sloan immediately tap into the synergy they find on campus. We often hear students marvel at how everyone pitches in to help you attain your goals. Ask anyone what makes MIT Sloan such a special place, and you will inevitably hear about the people here that make up our community—smart, open, inventive and grounded people, who eagerly collaborate toward common goals.

UTD offers several top-ranked MBA programs for working professionals and executives -

  • Professional Evening Cohort
  • Professional MBA Flex and Professional MBA Online
  • Executive MBA

 

Professional MBA
Keep your current job while earning your MBA! We offer multiple professional formats:

  • The Professional Evening Cohort allows working professionals take all core courses together, creating an effective networking team approach to the PMBA curriculum.
  • The Professional Flex format allows you to take classes daytime, evening, in the order that you prefer. Take more classes some semesters and fewer others. Go slow or fast through the program. The options are all yours. Coursework can be completed on-campus or online.
  • All formats allow you to make the MBA degree as unique as you are. With the Jindal School’s more than 200 electives, 15 concentrations and 13 double degrees, the possibilities are endless.

 

Executive MBA
The UT Dallas Executive MBA program provides the flexibility you need to balance work, life and your education. Build your skills and grow as a leader!

  • The Executive MBA focuses on a relevant curriculum that includes emerging technologies and strategies for performance transformation.
  • The EMBA offers executive coaching with ICF-certified coaches to identify your strengths and weaknesses along with a professional development plan enhancing core executive competencies.
  • Further develop and expand your global professional network in the EMBA program with the international study tour.

 

Executive MBA Program

Our Executive MBA programs in New York City and Washington, DC are designed for experienced working professionals looking to cultivate their exceptional business acumen and professional networks. Choose between attending class in New York City or Washington, DC based on whichever accommodates your schedule.

Global Degree Programs

We offer master’s degree programs for experienced managers in Business Analytics and Risk Management. Our MS in Business Analytics focuses on using the predictive potential of data analysis to improve financial performance, strategic management, and operational efficiency. Our MS in Risk Management is designed to help business professionals stay ahead of the dynamic key issues in global risk.

Executive Education

NYU Stern’s Executive Education short courses are designed to broaden your skillset, deepen your knowledge, and give you access to a rich network of executives. These intensive, two- to five-day open enrollment courses are designed to support your professional development and position you for lasting success.

Students, supported by Fisher's dedicated career coaches, expand their professional networks by building connections with businesses and organizations worldwide, including throughout Columbus, Ohio, the 14th largest city in the U.S. and home to 16 Fortune 1000 companies. We're passionate about helping women get from where they are to where they want to be as business leaders.

Working Professional MBA — On-Campus, Online or Both

Ohio State's Working Professional MBA routinely ranks among the nation's best part-time programs. Working Professional MBA students earn the same degree as our Full-time MBA but have the flexibility to balance work, life and education. View upcoming info sessions, webinars and recordings.

Whether you're enrolled entirely on-campus, online or a mix of both, you won't compromise quality for convenience. Fisher's Working Professional MBA provides all students — in-person or virtual — with the same access to a globally recognized MBA that has stood above others thanks to:

  • Premier faculty and industry experts
  • Flexible weeknight and weekend classes (take from 1.5 to 9 credit hours, 6 typical)
  • Engaging, hands-on 48-credit hour curriculum with unforgettable experiential learning
  • Wide-ranging electives, including specializations (43% of your credit hours)
  • Award-winning career coaching, recruiting events, networking and career fairs
  • Personalized advising, mentorship and professional development
  • Local, national and global business connections
  • One of the world's largest alumni networks (580,000+)

 

View the latest class profile: The WPMBA program attracts motivated students with demonstrated leadership capabilities and a strong academic foundation. Students who value and excel in collaborative environments with access to expert faculty will thrive at Fisher. The WPMBA program is open to those who are currently employed and who have at least two years of post-baccalaureate work experience. Start your application for spring or autumn enrollment.

More part-time Ohio State graduate program recommendations:

Online Master of Supply Chain Management (MSCM)
The online MSCM degree builds on Fisher’s long-standing reputation as a global leader in supply chain management. The full-time (15 months) or part-time program develops and refines valuable supply chain skills through a combination of online coursework and three hands-on learning experiences. Graduates will gain the skills to lead as a new generation of supply chain professionals equipped to immediately put the latest theory into practice.

Online Specialized Master in Business-Analytics (SMB-A)
The SMB-A program can be taken full-time (10 months) or part-time. Students complete each class 75% online, with the remaining 25% delivered via live streaming from anywhere, or in-person Saturday classes. The hands-on curriculum provides real-world knowledge of how applied statistics, applications in machine learning and data visualization tactics are used in business. SMB-A graduates leverage practical approaches to data analysis through informed decision-making and systems thinking.

Master of Human Resource Management (MHRM)
An ever-changing workplace demands dynamic leaders equipped to embrace disruption, champion strategic initiatives, and embody the principles that advance businesses, their missions, and their employees. Human capital has become the primary source of a sustainable competitive advantage for organizations across the globe. Fisher’s on-campus MHRM program develops the career-defining skills to be an HR Generalist or HR Specialist can be completed on a full-time (18 months) basis or part-time.

Executive MBA
Fisher's nationally ranked Executive MBA program is for professionals seeking to grow as well-rounded, principled leaders equipped with a versatile skill set to make high-level strategic decisions. The 17-month program provides minimal disruption to your busy life. Classes meet on campus once a month for three consecutive days. Utilizing the Socratic method of teaching, on-campus sessions are rich and engaging through real-world, case-based discussions.

Master of Business Operational Excellence (MBOE)
Fisher’s MBOE is a one-of-a-kind executive-level program that creates highly capable, lean leaders who effectively design, implement and sustain process changes in their organizations. The 12-month program blends cutting-edge research and impactful practices delivered by world class faculty.

In our 19-month Executive MBA (EMBA) program, you’ll gain exclusive access to an interactive learning community of seasoned executives across diverse industries through intimate peer cohorts, tap into one of the largest alumni networks in Southern California that will serve as your sounding board and professional confidants, and experience the global market first-hand, alongside your peers, through an international business intensive. With the guidance of a dedicated executive mentor and our world-class, industry-experienced faculty who are highly accomplished academics, researchers, and leading authorities in their fields, you’ll establish a strong foundation of business strategies to make informed, data-based decisions and as a result, elevate your organization to new heights.

One step above an Executive MBA, the President’s and Key Executives (PKE) MBA is the world’s only program specifically designed for the C-suite. In this 15-month program, you work with an executive cohort in monthly, boardroom-style classes and collaborate on an integrated Strategic Management Project, network, and broaden your perspective through an eight-day international residential session.

In our 3-year Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program, you will join a global community of practitioner-scholars and dedicated faculty mentors, develop high-impact research to transform business and management practices, and gain the exclusive opportunity to present dissertation research at the Annual DBA Conference.

In addition to our executive-level programs, we offer other MBA programs tailored to fit even the most demanding scheduling needs, like our part-time MBA.

Our Part-Time MBA (FEMBA) program is designed specifically for working professionals so you can earn a nationally-ranked MBA that aligns with your schedule. Experience a flexible, values-driven curriculum in a small, collaborative classroom environment taught by industry-leading faculty. We provide a core foundation in all business disciplines, with an additional option to specialize in an MBA concentration tailored to your specific career interests.

Concentrations:

  • Business Analytics
  • Digital Innovation and Information Systems
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Entertainment, Media, and Sports Management
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Finance
  • General Management
  • Global Business
  • Leadership and Managing Organizational Change
  • Marketing

 

“I have experienced how crucial ethical business practices are for the well-being of external and internal company stakeholders; therefore, I was curious to learn how to run an ethical business. As a working single mom, I appreciated the ability to take classes at my own pace and online from time to time, even pre-pandemic.”

- Daniela Wiskow Smith | FEMBA ‘22

Forté Fellowships
Pepperdine Graziadio Business School is a proud partner of Forté and awards Forté Fellowships to outstanding on-ground FEMBA and EMBA students who are committed to advancing and enhancing our next generation of female business leaders. Fellowships are for a two-year period and are awarded by the Fellowship Committee.

To learn more about the Forté Fellowship requirements and deadlines, Fall 2023 applicants should visit the Pepperdine Graziadio Business School website.

Center for Women in Leadership
The Pepperdine Graziadio Center for Women in Leadership was established to educate and empower the women of the Pepperdine community through mentoring, skills development, research, and contribution to an ongoing dialogue.

We continually develop programs that serve all of the women of Pepperdine—our students, our staff, and our faculty. As such, CWL is one of the few comprehensive centers that exist solely to serve women.

Smith School of Business is one of the world's premier business schools, offering undergraduate and graduate degrees and non-degree executive education programs. Queen's full-time MBA program has consistently been ranked #1 in the world outside the US by BusinessWeek for the exceptional and unique team based model that it offers its students.

The School has earned international recognition for its innovative and forward-thinking programs, and has continuously introduced new technologies in business education and new ideas for the practice of management.

Smith School of Business launched “Women and the MBA” — a series of networking and information-sharing events for Canadian women considering an MBA. The School developed these events in response to a recent study of 400 Canadian business leaders that revealed more than half (56%) of women in senior positions believe there are multiple barriers to female enrollment in MBA programs.

In addition, Smith School of Business is a proud national sponsor of the Women of Influence luncheon series that profiles successful business women. Another student-run School initiative, Queen's Women in Leadership (QWIL), helps provide role models and mentors to our undergraduate Commerce students.

Smith School of Business has the distinction of being fully accredited by all three of the world's leading business school accreditation bodies — the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the Association of MBAs, and EQUIS through the European Foundation for Management Development.

Home to the top-ranked Executive MBA and Evening MBA programs in Silicon Valley, our graduate business programs for working professionals (available online or in person) inspire responsible and innovative business leaders for our fast-changing world.

Executive MBA
We have specifically designed the SCU Executive MBA program to develop impactful and innovative leaders in Silicon Valley. Our academic curriculum, workshops, and immersive experiences will help you build new business competencies, polish your leadership persona, improve your ability to execute across functional areas, bolster your analytical aptitude, and develop an innovative and entrepreneurial mindset. You will benefit from our market-driven, experiential curriculum, taught by the highest-rated and most experienced faculty at the Leavey School of Business as well as from career coaching, individualized mentoring, alumni networking, executive interactions, and immersive study trips. The 20 month Executive MBA Program at Santa Clara University is ranked #19 by US News & World Report

Evening MBA
Inspired and informed by the most innovative ecosystem in the world, students in our MBA program build skills to become principled leaders, complex problem-solvers, and collaborators ready to change the world. Your cohort will discover new ideas, passions, and friends as together you tackle relevant coursework, delivered by experts in research and industry. Moreover, our students find that what starts as “academic” interest in their classroom, frequently transforms into career advancement, as concepts and tools learned one evening are readily applied the next day at work. The two-year Evening MBA meets twice per week in the evening and is ranked #28 by US News & World Report.

The Graduate Women in Business Club (WIB) is a student-run network that strives to enhance the graduate school experience for students at the Leavey School of Business. We coordinate efforts in professional development, community service, inter-network activities, alumni outreach, and networking. WIB hosts workshops coupled with larger events that bring together current students, alumni, and extraordinary business professionals from various industries to promote and celebrate women in business.

Forté Fellowships
The Leavey School of Business is a proud partner of Forté and awards Forté Fellowships to outstanding on-ground Evening MBA and EMBA students who are committed to advancing and enhancing our next generation of female business leaders.

 

  • Professional MBA: With evening and weekend options, you can earn your MBA on campus in the heart of Houston within your schedule.
  • Online MBA: You can earn a Rice MBA no matter where you live or work.
  • Executive MBA: Leaders and experienced executives can earn their MBA in just two years with classes every other Friday and Saturday.

 

Come see why we’re top-ranked in the nation and No. 1 in Houston, and learn what our students and alumni already know: you belong here.

By the Numbers:
We are proud to welcome high-quality working professional MBA students in the Class of 2024, including:

  • 174 professional MBA students
  • 62 executive MBA students
  • 35% female
  • 31% underrepresented minorities

 

EMBA Program Details

  • Classes meet at our facility in Houston's CityCentre on alternating weekends, Fridays and Saturdays, from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm
  • Exceptional faculty from Mays Business School teach all sessions in-person
  • We offer flexibility, including live online participation available for those living or traveling outside the Greater Houston area
  • Students begin the program in July with Residency Week and graduate in 21 months
  • In addition to the scheduled curriculum, students can customize their studies through the Capstone Project
  • Students travel to participate in The Washington Campus seminar at the end of year one to study the relationship between government and industry

 

PMBA Program Details

  • Classes meet at our facility in Houston's CityCentre on alternating weekends, Friday evenings 6:00-10:00 pm and Saturdays 9:00 am-6:00 pm
  • Exceptional faculty from Mays Business School teach all sessions in-person
  • Students begin the PMBA program in July with Residency Week and graduate in 22 months
  • In addition to the core curriculum, students customize their studies through two elective courses and the Capstone Project
  • Students travel to participate in an international immersion trip during the summer term

 

The Haas School of Business is committed to developing the next generation of women business leaders who seize opportunities, challenge conventional wisdom, and lead with creativity. The Berkeley MBA is shaped by a dynamic, student-driven community that values the essential role women play in business and, through our partnership with the Forté Foundation, we seek to actively increase the educational and networking opportunities available to women.

At Haas, women hold leadership positions in many of the clubs and organizations and play an integral role in fostering the innovative and entrepreneurial spirit. In fact, female students co-founded two of UC Berkeley's preeminent startup competitions, the LAUNCH Startup Accelerator, (formerly the UC Berkeley Business Plan Competition) and the Global Social Venture Competition, one of the oldest social venture competitions in the world that combines a profitable bottom line with social and/or environmental impact.

The Haas Women in Leadership Group (WIL) serves the entire Haas community through a series of professional, educational, and social events designed to enhance the understanding and appreciation of women's roles in business while equipping WIL members to achieve success. The annual WIL Conference is the longest-running conference at Haas and provides a forum for hundreds of women to connect, empower, and transform their lives and careers. In addition to hosting the conference, WIL organizes a number of social and networking events throughout the year including the Women's Workshop and an annual retreat to Napa Valley.

At Haas, you will find an incredibly talented, diverse, collaborative community - one that will form an invaluable, lifelong network. Our Haas Student Ambassadors are looking forward to hosting you!

Our nationally ranked Full-Time MBA, Flex MBA and Executive MBA graduate programs offer opportunities to advance your career, regardless of your career stage or background. From our MBA programs which offer immersed certificates in Entrepreneurship, Digital Transformation, Healthcare and Real Estate, to our immersed Master’s programs in Accounting, Finance, Entrepreneurship and Business Analytics, the Merage School offers a top-notch education. Many of our programs are fully STEM-designated, dedicated to deepening student's knowledge and leadership of management science and quantitative methods.

The Merage School believes that a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion uplifts us all, and we aim to shape the future of business through inclusive excellence. We are #1 globally for percentage of female faculty (Financial Times, 2020) and the #4 Business School in the U.S. for diversity (Bloomberg BusinessWeek, 2022). Our Women in Business group aims to advance women in business through the provision of networking, professional, and personal development opportunities and to foster support, connection, and advocacy in our community of future leaders. The group empowers future female leaders by providing them with the knowledge and connections to succeed in the business world.

Located in the heart of Orange County’s “Tech Coast,“ the Merage School is surrounded by a network of cutting-edge businesses in an evolving ecosystem of tech firms including Amazon, Google, and Western Digital, plus digitally-savvy firms including Capital Group, Disney, Experian, Hyundai, Pacific Life, and Taco Bell. It is in this environment that the Merage School prepares students for the disruptive technological forces they will encounter as future business leaders.

Our Career Center’s unique personalized approach to career planning prepares our students with the tools to not only land an ideal job, but to make the right decisions throughout their professional careers. Whether our students are looking to change careers, advance in their current role or bring a new business idea to life, the Merage School Career Center will help our students achieve their goals.

The Merage School of Business attracts a diverse cohort of students from across the country and around the world, as well as from a range of academic and career backgrounds. We aim to assist our prospective students in preparation for graduate school by providing outreach to those students through our Student Ambassador program. Our Ambassadors are a select group of current student leaders dedicated to representing our programs and acting as guides for prospective students. Feel free to connect with our current Ambassadors and start a conversation today!

Our programs offer world-class education delivered your way. You can learn more about our programs on our website. Meet us in-person or online, and apply today!

At UCLA Anderson, we train the next generation of leaders to be principled, transformative, imaginative and nimble, through innovative programming, active learning experiences globally and real-world projects with industry leaders.

Three pillars encompass the intrinsic values of UCLA Anderson: Share Success, Think Fearlessly and Drive Change.

Share Success. When you collaborate to win, you share success.

This ethic is at the very core of our character.

Think Fearlessly. Students are encouraged to approach innovation with a curious, nonconformist philosophy. We are fearless when it comes to finding real solutions to real problems.

Drive Change. Using a values-based approach to leadership, we equip and encourage the Anderson community to make a positive impact. Real, lasting change is foundational to our legacy.

A Manageable Schedule and Academics

Our Executive MBA program meets on-campus biweekly or monthly on a Friday afternoon and all-day Saturday. Offering the same top-ranked UCLA Anderson MBA curriculum over a 22-month program of study. All MBA students at UCLA have access to the shared campus resources, faculty, electives and support — regardless of which scheduling option they select.

The core and elective curriculum in the EMBA program is designed to give you the immediate skills and tools necessary to propel you to the next level in leadership. Students learn how to tackle business challenges head-on through the core curriculum and can also customize their MBA experience with electives from any of our school strengths including Global Management, Entrepreneurship, Technology Management, Entertainment & Sports, Finance, Social Impact, Real Estate and Marketing & Data Analytics.

Career Impact

We support your career objectives, no matter how ambitious. Whether you want to switch careers to that dream job, enhance your current job or strike out on your own as an entrepreneur, we'll help bring your professional goals into focus.

Hear from an EMBA at UCLA student

“As a Forte MBALaunch participant, I did a ton of research on business schools. Once I experienced the classroom setting at UCLA-Anderson, I knew it was the place for me. It was important to me that the program have a strong representation of women. Check. I wanted a top-10 program. Check. I wanted to be challenged in the classroom and meet incredible people I wouldn’t have otherwise had the chance to meet. Check and check. This has been the best investment in myself I could ever make.”

- Alyssa Tecklenburg (’21), Manager of Strategic and Administrative Initiatives, University of California, San Francisco

A founding member of Forté, we are committed to providing the dedicated resources to ensure women achieve their goals. The collegial and collaborative culture at Ross promotes an environment in which women play a vital role in their MBA program and beyond. Almost two-thirds of MBA student clubs at Ross are led by women. The Michigan Business Women club at Michigan Ross also hosts several events focused on developing women leaders, our Women’s Weekend for candidates interested in our Full-Time MBA Program.

Women at Ross benefit from unparalleled opportunities that open the door to any career or industry. Whether studying full time or part time, the school’s action-based and career-centric MBA curriculum hones such leadership skills as decision making, business analytics, project management, change management, and strategic thinking.

A signature element of the Ross MBA curriculum is the Multidisciplinary Action Projects (MAP) course, in which student teams work with local, national, and international firms to deliver and often implement critical solutions to real business challenges. Sponsor organizations range from nonprofits to multinationals, and span industries from healthcare to finance. In addition, some 21 dual degrees from the U-M schools of Education, Public Health, Public Policy, and Environment and Sustainability are offered to students pursuing our Full-Time MBA.

As an Executive MBA student, you will embark on a rigorous course of study that will help you build critical skills in the building blocks of business, with strategy and leadership at the foundation of our curriculum. Additionally, you will work with students in our partner schools in Guangzhou, China and Vienna, Austria on a capstone project where you will develop advanced skills in teamwork, cross-cultural collaboration, and business plan development in order to address the demands of real-world international business challenges. This project culminates in an event-filled week, ending with presentations to faculty and alumni panels and the opportunity to work together in person after months of virtual collaboration.

Program Highlights:

  • Lock-step, general management curriculum designed with a focus on leadership and strategy
  • Alternate weekend format (Friday/Saturday), four semesters, summers off in Minneapolis, MN; HyFlex option for students who live outside of the Twin Cities area
  • Cohort of approximately 40 peers from a diverse set of industries and roles
  • Career services tailored for you: assessments, coaching, interview prep, search, workshops
  • Leadership and D,E,&I programming across the program
  • Leadership speakers and programming

Degree Programs

Three unique formats are designed for ambitious business professionals who want to earn their MBA without sacrificing their career progression. Perennially top-ranked programs, world-class faculty and a global network of more than 37,000 UNC Kenan-Flagler alumni ensure that students start seeing ROI immediately. Our Executive MBA programs allow students to experience the benefits of the Kenan-Flagler MBA through a close-knit, cohort model while balancing the demands of their personal and professional lives. MBA@UNC students gain the same academic and networking benefits, with added flexibility in scheduling and the ability to take their MBA coursework anywhere.

Evening Executive MBA Program – a 24-month cohort program for working professionals with an average of 11 years of experience. Through weekly class meetings, Evening students quickly develop close-knit relationships with classmates and faculty alike. This program offers flexibility to meet both professional and life responsibilities with the ability to tailor your academic experience through concentrations and robust elective coursework. With a typical cohort size of 70, students are able to expand their network to take advantage of the thriving Triangle region.

Weekend Executive MBA Program – a 20-month cohort program for working professionals with an average of 12 years of experience. Designed for busy professionals who want a hyper-focus on individual leadership development. With classes held every third weekend, in Chapel Hill, the program offers minimal disruptions to work and family life allowing students to fully immerse in the learning experience. With a typical cohort size of 50, students build deep relationships with their classmates, benefit from meaningful discussions and share perspective with faculty and peers during class weekends.

Online MBA (MBA@UNC) – students earn the same degree as our on-campus programs, joining a diverse academic community of bright, ambitious, and humble leaders at UNC Kenan-Flagler. Weekly live classes with a student to faculty ratio of 15:1 are delivered online via Zoom, offering you the ability to learn from world-class faculty—and peers—from anywhere life takes you. On average, students complete their degree in two years, but may take up to three years to complete coursework. MBA@UNC requires all applicants to have at least two years of professional work experience, with an entering average of 10 years of experience.

Mendoza degree programs include top-ranked undergraduate studies, offering six majors: accountancy, finance, business technology, business analytics, management consulting and marketing. The College also offers 12 graduate business degree programs and several dual degree programs at two locations: the main campus in South Bend, Indiana, and the Notre Dame classroom space in downtown Chicago.

Executive MBA Programs

The Notre Dame Executive MBA students can choose either the program offered on the main campus in South Bend, Indiana, or at Notre Dame's Chicago campus on Michigan Avenue. The Notre Dame Executive MBA is a rigorous program that prepares you for advanced leadership through a challenging yet balanced curriculum. It develops you as a leader true to your core values with the courage to act with integrity. It pushes you to see business as not only a career, but a vocation to serve the common good.

Women at Notre Dame Mendoza

As a sponsor school for the Forté Foundation, the University of Notre Dame is committed to launching women into successful business careers. At the Mendoza College of Business, our Forté Fellows are recognized for their academic aptitude, leadership and future potential. The College is proud to support its students through action-oriented efforts that elevate diversity, equity and inclusion among Mendoza’s community of faculty, staff, students and alumni.

Simon's Jay S. and Jeanne Benet Career Management Center is dedicated to connecting you to professional opportunities that turn your potential into reality. From r?sum? development to mock interviews and individualized career counseling, we prepare you to be the leading candidate in a competitive marketplace.

With an MBA from the No. 13 top MBA for women in the US (Financial Times), Simon women are equipped with a top-notch business education and arrive on the job prepared to make an immediate impact. We are deeply committed to creating opportunities for female leaders to learn and excel within their chosen professions, and our affiliation with Forté, and the Simon Women in Business (SWiB) organization on campus, promotes events focused on increasing the number of women in business, professional development/mentoring, and networking opportunities.

In addition, Simon was the first business school in the US to offer a STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math)-designated option for each of its full-time MBA specializations. A STEM-designated MBA can help you stand out in the job market. We're proud to offer degree programs with an unabashedly analytical bias. We'll show you how a deep understanding of economics, combined with an intensive quantitative focus, gives you a cohesive, evidence-based approach to decision making. Get an MBA that's more than a credential at Simon.

Rotman’s Commitment to Women
As only the 2nd Canadian Executive MBA program to have established a partnership with Forté, we are proud to highlight our strong commitment to women advancing. We firmly believe that supporting the advancement of women in executive education is a necessary step in driving business forward. Here are the ways in which Rotman is committed to supporting the advancement of women in leadership:

  • Scholarships. $235,000 CAD has been reserved exclusively for Women in Leadership entrance awards.
  • Application Support includes a comprehensive guide to resources for women at Rotman and U of T, to supplement your application process and make for a seamless experience.
  • Rotman Alumnae Ambassadors are a group of incredible EMBA Alumnae who are available to connect with you to share their first-hand experience as women in the EMBA.    
  • Rotman’s Institute for Gender and the Economy (GATE) promotes an understanding of gender inequities and how they can be mitigated by people of all genders in the world of business and, more broadly, the economy.
  • Rotman’s Initiative for Women in Business proudly supports the career development of women. With a blend of practical knowledge and top academic instruction, the focus is centered in three key areas: personal performance, leading growth and transition support.
  • Rotman’s 5-Year Academic Plan includes a commitment to creating a more diverse and welcoming community that measures progress by achieving gender parity across all of our programs.

Discover Which MBA is Right for You
We offer three unique, world-class Executive MBAs that are designed for mid-to-senior-level professionals: the One-Year Executive MBA; the Rotman-SDA Bocconi Global Executive MBA; and the Global Executive MBA for Healthcare and the Life Sciences:

  • One-Year Executive MBA: 13 months to transform your career. Innovative courses, globally recognized faculty, and the stimulating environment of Canada’s leading business school, in the heart of downtown Toronto.
  • Rotman-SDA Bocconi Global Executive MBA: Truly global, distinctly personal. Offered by two leading business schools, the Rotman-SDA Bocconi Global Executive MBA is an immersive, global program with a highly personalized focus on leadership development.
  • Global Executive MBA for Healthcare and the Life Sciences: 15 months. 5 modules. 3 continents. Add a global perspective to your healthcare or life sciences leadership career. Build the expertise you need to reshape your organization, and make an impact on the sector.

During your EMBA at Rotman, you will embark on a transformative professional journey that propels your career forward and exposes you to opportunities. Equipped with deep business acumen, leadership skills, and a robust network of influential peers and industry experts, you will find yourself poised to accelerate your personal and professional goals. Leaders in their respective fields, our graduates become sought-after for their ability to steer organizations and sectors toward success. Many EMBA participants have enjoyed significant career progress during their studies, measured in promotions, higher salaries, and professional recognition. Our programs provide you with an incredible platform to reinvent yourself, and we have consistently seen our Alumnae go on to do amazing things after graduation. Every year, Poets & Quants measures the Best and Brightest EMBA graduates and our Alumnae have been prominently recognized in recent years:

Darden’s Executive MBA Program offers two executive formats Executive MBA (EMBA) and Global Executive MBA (GEMBA). EMBA and GEMBA format students learn side-by-side, progressing together through the 21-months of the program.

The hybrid delivery of the program is ideal for working professionals - with two thirds of the content delivered in-person and one-third online. The preferred work experience minimum for the Executive MBA program is five (5) years, and the full work experience range for the class is typically around 5 to 25+ years.

Learn more about our class profile and range of industries represented in the program

Executive MBA (EMBA) Format

Students participate in two week-long leadership residencies that bookend the program and take place on the main Grounds of the Darden School in Charlottesville, Virginia. Immersive weekend residencies typically occur one weekend a month in the Washington, D.C., area. Live, synchronous online class sessions take place most Tuesday and Thursday evenings. EMBA format students engage in one required week-long global residency, choosing from a diverse slate of locations spanning all major continents, with the option of adding additional global residencies for an additional fee per residency.

Global Executive MBA (GEMBA) format

Students participate in two week-long leadership residencies that bookend the program and take place on the main Grounds of the Darden School in Charlottesville, Virginia. Immersive weekend residencies?typically occur one weekend a month, in the Washington, D.C.,?area. Live, synchronous online class sessions take place most Tuesday and Thursday evenings. GEMBA format students engage in?four?required week-long global residencies, choosing from a diverse slate of locations spanning all major continents.

Part-Time MBA format

Darden’s Part-Time MBA format, based in the Washington, D.C., area, offers busy working professionals the opportunity to earn the world-class Darden MBA in a convenient evening-based schedule. Hybrid in design and consisting of in-person and virtual components, the Part-Time MBA features a cohort-based core curriculum followed by an elective period. During the elective period, students have the flexibility to speed up or slow down their course of study as their life and career demands, completing the program in anywhere from 28 to 48 months. The standard pacing for the program is 33 months. Students also participate in two week-long residencies, one at the beginning of the program and another after the completion of the core curriculum.

Degree Programs

With campuses in Winston-Salem and Charlotte, this 20-month program is designed with a 5-semester curriculum to work with your busy schedule, offering in-person and hybrid options with classes starting in August or January. Highlights include a personalized learning environment with small classes of working professional peers, hands-on learning and practical education allow you to immediately apply concepts you learn in the classroom to your business or workplace, engaging courses taught by experienced, highly-respected faculty supplemented with opportunities to learn from other leading business executives, and one-to-one career guidance to best leverage your MBA education, skills and experience, while accessing our extensive alumni network.

Winston-Salem Evening MBA

The Winston-Salem Evening program is located in Winston-Salem, NC on the main campus of Wake Forest University. The program is 20 months (five semesters) classes begin in late August. Classes meet Tuesday and Thursday nights each week from 6:00-9:30pm.

Charlotte Evening MBA

The Charlotte Evening program is located in Charlotte, NC within the Wake Forest University Charlotte Center, a state-of-the-art learning complex in Uptown Charlotte the city’s vibrant business epicenter. The program is 20 months (five semesters) classes begin in late August. Classes meet Monday and Wednesday nights each week from 6:00-9:30pm.

Charlotte Hybrid MBA

The Charlotte Hybrid program is located in Charlotte, NC within the Wake Forest University Charlotte Center, a state-of-the-art learning complex in Uptown Charlotte the city’s vibrant business epicenter. The program is 20 months (five semesters) classes begin in January. For sixty percent of the semester, classes meet in person at WFU Charlotte Center on selected Saturdays, and for forty percent of the time classes are asynchronously online.

Online MBA

The 100% online MBA empowers working professionals to become purpose-driven leaders who are ready to drive change, solve complex challenges, and make an impact in a global economy.

Connect with Us

Interested in learning more and connecting with Wake MBA staff, students, and faculty? We recommend that you complete our interest form on our website or schedule a consultation with Enrollment Management staff.

The education we deliver prepares our students to thoughtfully make difficult decisions—the kind that can change the world.

Through our Values Based, Data Driven approach, we equip our students to lead in knowing not only which problems require attention, but also which solutions will do the most good.

Our global-mindedness, coupled with experiential learning, fosters healthier relationships between business and humanity — something society is calling for more than ever.

And as our entrepreneurial spirit challenges the current models, we’re pioneering innovation that opens the door for positive, sustainable progress.

Our programs emphasize rigorously analytical and critical-thinking skills, experiential learning, global competence, collaboration and communication skills — all things leaders need to solve today's complex, unstructured business challenges.

Our small size allows for a deeper level of interaction, participation and program customization, and that fosters building relationships that last a lifetime.

Our professional MBA prepares you to stand out in today’s agile, tech-driven, and always-changing business world. The program’s 50% on campus, 50% online format couples your everyday learning with focused, in-person learning one weekend a month that gives you the chance to practice your new skills and connect with peers. Learn from world-class faculty and top business leaders on campus and in online classes to gain skills you can apply immediately to your work.

Our executive MBA program delivers a proven return on investment. Build the skills you need to reach new heights as a leader and gain the executive network you need to reach your leadership potential and expand your career opportunities. Benefit from a team-based learning environment with rich idea exchange. Tap into a community of 45,000+ Business Badgers for career opportunities and network-building. You’ll get help from faculty and staff to balance work, life, and school over four semesters. Implement new insights at work starting after the very first class. A two-week global experience provides an opportunity to immerse yourself in international business and learn from leaders in other parts of the world.

Equipping women to lead

The Wisconsin School of Business supports and advances women in business and is committed to closing the gender gap in the corporate world. The percentage of women on our faculty and in our MBA programs has steadily climbed. Learn alongside other women and thrive in an environment that prepares you to carry values of collaboration over competition into the workplace. In the Wisconsin MBA programs, you are empowered and equipped to lead in your career and community. We take specific steps to ensure that our educational and cocurricular programming reflects the presence of women in business. We bring inspiring female leaders to campus to speak as part of the M. Keith Weikel Executive Leadership Speaker Series.

Affordability through financial aid

At Wisconsin, we recruit talented women who contribute to a vibrant, inclusive MBA community. All women admitted to the program are considered for the Women in Business Award of Excellence, which is given to women who have demonstrated leadership and a commitment to helping other women advance in business and the community. In addition, all completed applications are considered for merit scholarships and many employers offer tuition reimbursement.

Authentic commitment to diversity inclusion

Wisconsin’s unique culture is a coveted part of our MBA experience. It’s collaboration over competition. Everybody cheers your success. Today’s spotlight on racial and social injustice is our call to action. We aim to be a safe harbor with respect, authenticity, and growth—in and out of the classroom, helping students from all backgrounds become a force for good. Our diversity program includes scheduled guest speakers and inhouse panelists who address meaningful diversity topics at events for students, faculty, and staff. Faculty and staff also participate in interactive cultural competency workshops.

Wharton delivers an undiluted MBA curriculum to working professionals through our MBA Program for Executives in Philadelphia and San Francisco. We emphasize a core in general management and an unmatched selection of electives in a residential every-other-weekend format. The residency requirement complements the academic experience with an immersive living, learning, and social experience.

Women come to Wharton to gain the skills, language, and credibility to make an impact and be heard. At Wharton, you’ll find:

  • one of the highest percentages of women among top-ranked EMBA programs
  • a strong network of women students and alumni
  • targeted events to connect women students and alumni
  • a social media channel for women students to discuss their unique experiences
  • guest speakers who share professional and personal strategies

Our executive MBA format allows you to earn your MBA degree without taking time away from your career. In fact, your career trajectory will be immediately impacted upon joining the program. And throughout the two-year MBA journey, Wharton women find ample opportunity to build social and professional ties that last a lifetime. After graduation, they join a network of over 100,000 Wharton alumni.

Wharton's EMBA Program gives women the knowledge and confidence to lead anywhere in the world. Holding fast to the significance of women in business, Wharton awards Forte Fellowships each year to outstanding female candidates who demonstrate exemplary leadership academically, professionally or creatively, as well as a proven commitment to the empowerment of women in the workplace. Interested applicants must submit an additional essay highlighting your achievements in the advancement of women in the workplace (350 word limit). Find more information here.

MBA For Executives

The MBA for Executives is a 22-month program designed to provide seasoned professionals with analytical skills and decision-making tools to lead effectively across the private, public, and nonprofit sectors. On alternating weekends, the MBA for Executives provides a full MBA education, while deepening your knowledge in one of our three areas of focus—healthcare, sustainability, and asset management—at the nexus of business and society.

Executive Education

In partnership with faculty, Yale Executive Education designs and delivers immersive, impactful executive development programs on business and leadership topics that transform senior leaders, their teams, and their organizations. Executive Education offers customized corporate training programs built to client specifications and open enrollment programs for individuals or small teams in areas where Yale has special expertise. Our open enrollment portfolio includes a growing number of online courses.