22
Months in Program
22
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 is a business degree for experienced professionals. Like a traditional MBA, the EMBA 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.
EMBA Program Overview
As you explore other top executive MBA programs, you'll discover that Chicago Booth is different. We are the only United States business school that has 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
August
Program Starts
August
18
Courses in the Core Curriculum
18
5
Weeks Spent with Global Cohort
5| Chicago | Every other Friday and Saturday over 22 months |
|---|---|
| London and Hong Kong | 16 weeks over 22 months, Monday morning to Saturday afternoon |
| International Session Weeks | 3 in Chicago, 1 in London, 1 in Hong Kong |
| Total number of students | 255 |
|---|---|
| Students with advanced degrees | 119 |
| Nationalities represented | 48 |
| Average age | 38 |
| Average years of work experience | 13 |
| Gender | 68% male, 32% female |
| Average GMAT score | 699 |
| Average Executive Assessment score | 154 |
*Based on August 2021 incoming student data
| Technology |
14% |
|---|---|
| Energy/Oil/Utilities |
9% |
| Consulting | 9% |
| Health Care |
8% |
| Investment Banking/Brokerage | 7% |
| Financial Services | 6% |
| Private Equity/Venture Capital | 5% |
| Government/Nonprofit/Education |
4% |
| Insurance | 4% |
| Manufacturing |
4% |
| Consumer Products | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical/Biotechnology | 3% |
| Retail |
3% |
| Aerospace/Transportation |
2% |
| E-commerce/Internet | 2% |
| Investment Management/Research |
2% |
| Telecommunications |
2% |
| Commercial Banking |
2% |
| Real Estate |
2% |
| Food/Beverage/Tobacco |
1% |
| Law | 1% |
| Sports/Recreation |
1% |
| Other Industry |
4% |
*Based on August 2021 incoming student data
| General Management | 10% |
|---|---|
| Consulting | 9% |
| Engineering | 7% |
| Information Systems/Technology | 7% |
| Business Development | 6% |
| Company Finance |
6% |
| Marketing/Brand/Product Management | 5% |
| Operations/Production |
5% |
| Strategic Planning |
4% |
| Venture Capital/Private Equity |
4% |
| Investment Banking |
4% |
| Law | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Project Management | 3% |
| Entrepreneurial/Self-Employed | 2% |
| Research | 2% |
| Sales and Trading | 2% |
| Investment Management/Research |
2% |
| Risk Management |
2% |
| Accounting | 2% |
| Advertising/Communications |
1% |
| Customer Relations Management | 1% |
| Human Resources | 1% |
| Other | 9% |
*Based on August 2021 incoming student data
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Begin Your EMBA Journey
The first step in joining our transformational Executive MBA Program is to apply for admission.
Application Deadlines
First Deadline: November 29, 2021
Second Deadline: February 14, 2022
Third Deadline: April 4, 2022
Final Deadline: June 6, 2022
Start Your Application
Take the Next Step
Explore Executive MBA Admissions
You’re an aspiring executive. Are you ready to rise to the next level? Apply for admission to our Executive MBA Program.
Explore Executive MBA Admissions
Prepare for Your Entrance Exam
As part of your Executive MBA application, you’ll need to take the Executive Assessment, the GMAT, or the GRE. We recommend the Executive Assessment.
Prepare 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.
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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
7 Things You Didn't Know About Booth
Booth is more than a finance and economics powerhouse. Here are seven things you might not know about Booth and our Executive MBA Program.
7 Things You Didn't Know About Booth
EMBA by the Numbers
Want to know more about who does an EMBA Program? We share details on the newest global class of Executive MBA students at Chicago Booth.
EMBA by the Numbers
Balancing Act
At Booth, current EMBA student Leslie DeMoss found the support she needed to juggle coursework with family—and to make a successful career pivot into a new industry.
Balancing ActExecutive MBA Program Brochure
For more information about our program, download our brochure.
