21
Months in Program
21
Executive MBA Program
Grow Faster. Think Better. Lead Boldly.
You’re an aspiring executive. Are you ready to reach the next level?
As an EMBA student at Booth, you will advance in your career while earning your MBA from the best academic business school in the world. Whether you choose our campus in Chicago, London, or Hong Kong, you'll learn from our award-winning faculty and join a global, collaborative community. At Booth, you will sharpen your analytical skills and prepare to lead boldly with confidence.
What Is an Executive MBA?
An executive MBA, also known as an EMBA program, is a graduate business degree for experienced professionals. Like a traditional MBA, the EMBA Program teaches the business skills you need to advance in your career. It’s designed for executives who are further along in their careers and takes place in a format that allows you to continue working full time while earning your degree. At Booth, EMBA students earn the same degree as other MBA programs.
EMBA Program Overview
As you explore other top executive MBA programs, you'll discover that Chicago Booth is different. We are the first United States business school to have campuses on three continents. Whichever campus you choose, you will have access to the same courses, the same distinguished Chicago Booth faculty, and the same prestigious MBA degree. Although you apply to a primary campus (Chicago, London, or Hong Kong), you take classes at each of our global campuses during international session weeks. Here's how the program takes shape:
2-3
Courses per Quarter
2-3
Sept.
Program Starts
Sept.
18
Courses in the Core Curriculum
18
5
Weeks Spent with Global Cohort
5| Chicago | 4 Thursday–Saturday sessions every quarter |
|---|---|
| London and Hong Kong | 16 weeks over 21 months, Monday morning to Saturday afternoon |
| International Session Weeks | 3 in Chicago, 1 in London, 1 in Hong Kong |
| Total number of students | 209 |
|---|---|
| Students with advanced degrees | 112 |
| Nationalities represented | 45 |
| Average age | 38 |
| Average years of work experience | 14 |
| Gender | 72% male, 28% female |
| Average GMAT score | 705 |
| Average Executive Assessment score | 154 |
*Based on September 2023 incoming student data
| Technology |
18.7% |
|---|---|
| Investment Banking/Brokerage |
8.6% |
| Investment Management/Research |
8.1% |
| Consulting |
6.7% |
| Pharmaceutical/Biotechnology |
5.7% |
| Financial Services |
4.8% |
| Energy/Oil/Utilities |
4.3% |
| Government/Nonprofit/Education |
4.3% |
| Manufacturing |
4.3% |
| Commercial Banking | 3.8% |
| Healthcare |
3.3% |
| Private Equity/Venture Capital | 2.9% |
| Retail |
2.9% |
| Food/Beverage/Tobacco |
2.4% |
| Aerospace/Transportation |
1.9% |
| Arts/Media/Entertainment |
1.9% |
| Consumer Products |
1.9% |
| Insurance |
1.9% |
| E-commerce/Internet |
1.4% |
| Real Estate |
1.4% |
| Telecommunications |
1.4% |
| Construction |
1.0% |
| Law |
1.0% |
| Miscellaneous Services |
1.0% |
| Accounting |
0.5% |
| Advertising/Marketing/Communications |
0.5% |
| Agribusiness |
0.5% |
| Food Service/Lodging/Leisure |
0.5% |
| Other Industry |
2.4% |
*Based on September 2023 incoming student data
| General Management | 11.5% |
|---|---|
| Engineering |
7.7% |
| Investment Management/Research |
7.2% |
| Business Development |
6.2% |
| Consulting |
6.2% |
| Information Systems/Technology |
5.3% |
| Marketing/Brand/Product Management |
5.3% |
| Sales and Trading | 5.3% |
| Company Finance |
4.8% |
| Entrepreneurial/Self-Employed |
4.8% |
| Strategic Planning |
4.8% |
| Commercial Banking/Lending |
3.3% |
| Investment Banking | 2.9% |
| Law | 2.4% |
| Multiple Functions |
2.4% |
| Project Management | 2.4% |
| Research | 2.4% |
| Accounting |
1.9% |
| Operations/Production |
1.9% |
| Real Estate |
1.9% |
| Healthcare |
1.0% |
| Human Resources | 1.0% |
| Insurance |
1.0% |
| Nonprofit Administration |
1.0% |
| Risk Management |
1.0% |
| Venture Capital/Private Equity |
1.0% |
| Customer Relations Management |
.5% |
| Private Client Services |
.5% |
| Other |
2.9% |
*Based on September 2023 incoming student data
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Explore Executive MBA Admissions
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Preparing For Your Entrance Exam
As part of your Executive MBA application, you’ll need to take the Executive Assessment, the GMAT, the GRE, or request a test waiver.
Preparing For Your Entrance Exam
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have questions about the Executive MBA Program? Check our FAQ for answers to some of the questions we hear most often.
Frequently Asked Questions
Executive MBA Cost
An MBA from Chicago Booth is a powerful investment in your future. Learn more about the cost of our program.
Executive MBA Cost
Scholarships, Loans, and Other Financial Aid
We offer scholarships, information on loans, and other financial aid to help support your decision to attend Chicago Booth.
Scholarships, Loans, and Other Financial Aid
Attend an Executive MBA Admissions Event
Join us at an admissions event for an inside look at Booth’s Executive MBA Program and a chance to meet students and alumni.
Attend an Executive MBA Admissions Event
Executive MBA Curriculum
The Executive MBA curriculum is designed to provide you with theoretical frameworks and practical tools you’ll need to succeed in your career.
Executive MBA Curriculum
Explore the EMBA Student Experience
As an Executive MBA student, you’ll build a lifelong network of peers and the confidence to take your career to the next level.
Explore the EMBA Student Experience
Career and Leadership Impact
At Booth, you’ll enjoy lifelong access to global industry expertise, individualized coaching, and career and leadership support.
Career and Leadership Impact
Request a CV Review
Is Chicago Booth’s Executive MBA Program a good fit for you? Send us your CV or resume, and we’ll help you answer that question.
Request a CV ReviewBegin Your EMBA Journey
The first step in joining our transformational Executive MBA Program is to apply for admission.
Application Deadlines
First Deadline: October 28, 2024
Second Deadline: January 13, 2025
Third Deadline: April 7, 2025
Final Deadline: June 9, 2025
One Degree. Three Campuses.
Chicago Booth is a global business school. With campuses in Chicago, London, and Hong Kong, our EMBA Program connects you with experienced professionals worldwide. As an Executive MBA student, you'll spend time at all three campuses, refining your general management skills and broadening your global network.
Chicago Campus
Conveniently located in downtown Chicago, our Gleacher Center campus is a hub for business leaders and ideas.
Chicago Campus
London Campus
Earn your MBA in London’s financial district, home to some of the world’s most powerful brokerages, law firms, and banks.
London Campus
Hong Kong Campus
As an EMBA Hong Kong student, you’ll join a dynamic community of highly successful executives in Asia’s financial hub.
Hong Kong Campus
Our History
The University of Chicago launched the world’s first executive MBA program in 1943. Here’s a look at our pathbreaking history.
Our HistoryStories from the Executive MBA Community
Seven Steps to Admission
Current student Hope Duntoye offers tips on navigating the EMBA admissions process.
Seven Steps to Admission
A Lifelong Community
As an Executive MBA student at Booth’s London campus, Anh Nguyen, ’22, built a strong network and cofounded a startup focused on art.
A Lifelong Community
Choosing between an Executive MBA and an MBA Program
We’ve compiled some of the most frequently asked questions about EMBA vs. MBA to help dispel myths and provide clarity as you choose your program.
Choosing between an Executive MBA and an MBA ProgramExecutive MBA Program Brochure
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