Wharton’s EMBA program is held in two locations in US - San Francisco and Philadelphia. The two-year EMBA requires students to stay on campus, every weekend. A student can also choose his or her own concentration, which can be mastered with the help of a faculty expert. EMBA graduates have a network of 85,000 alumni spread across 140 countries, including 4,300+ alumni in Asia.
Key advantages
• Two campuses
• Exact same features as the Full-time program – degree, curriculum, faculty, and facilities
• Stresses on experiential learning, enhanced by team tasks
• 250+ faculty members
• 200+ electives.
• 2 unique individually designed topics as electives
• Can switch between campuses if an elective is not offered at one campus
• 1-week International Study Seminar
Course Structure
1. Classes: Fridays & Saturdays on alternate weekends that are residential.
2. Around five additional extended sessions are held each year.
3. Students need to spend 15-25 study hours outside of class every week.
4. The first year focuses on the core curriculum.
5. The second year offers almost 200 electives, of which students can select 25-30 courses for concentrations that include Finance, Health...
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 For working professionals looking to give their careers a boost, nothing matches the benefits of an EMBA degree. According to an Executive MBA council study 2010, EMBAs reported a significant salary and bonus increase of 11.4%. The average salary rose from $127,955 to $142,534 by the end of the course. 68% received new responsibilities while studying. And 37% won promotions after completing their EMBA.
What is an EMBA?
An EMBA is a management program designed for executives working at the mid-managerial level, with 10+ years of experience. It allows them to add a managerial degree without having to quit their jobs. All EMBA candidates must get approval from employers before they join as the course requires taking some time off from work to participate in the residential modules of the course. Students in general need to have already demonstrated exceptional managerial talent before B-schools will admit them while some require GMAT and/or TOEFL scores.
How to pick the Best?
Executives looking to add an edge to their careers have a whole range of world class options available. So on what basis do they go about choosing the right EMBA program?
Flexibility...
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 After working for a decade in management roles, executives often have to decide whether to update their knowledge in management. Although the desire to pursue management education is high, executives are unwilling to give up their jobs. The reasons for this may range from family commitments to the desire to continue in a job that they love.
Thankfully, executives looking to add an edge to their careers have a wide range of world-class management programs available. The Best EMBA programs incorporate global learning experiences with cross-continental courses, and flexible classroom schedule. To enter the top ranked Executive MBA courses candidates should have 10+ years of excellent career progression, with a decent GMAT score. Many top schools waiver GMAT score if the profile is strong.
10 Best EMBA programs
1) TRIUM Executive MBA
The Trium Executive MBA program is taught over three world-class colleges: HEC - Paris, LSE – London and NYU Stern – New York. The course is divided into six on-site modules over 17 months and has an executive-friendly format that only requires a total of...
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The Chicago Booth Executive MBA program starts in June and spans over 21 months with 17 classes (2 classes per quarter). Students can join the program on June at one of the campus locations – Chicago, London or Singapore. The primary goal of the program is to develop skills that enhance critical thinking and allow you to handle high-pressure challenges with confidence.
Key Advantages
1) Students can join any one of the campuses in Chicago, London or Singapore according to their work location or preference.
2) Curriculum structured to strengthen Business Fundamentals and Managerial Leadership.
3) Pick concentrations in finance, strategy, marketing or entrepreneurship.
4) Take 15 courses with your colleague in a class environment and pick 2 electives from 2 electives
5) Collaborate with individuals from diverse culture and experience.
6) Develop critical thinking and creative problem solving skills.
7) Learn from world-class faculty whose has real-world experience and expertise in their chosen field.
Course Details
1) Course Duration: 21 Months (17 classes – 2 classes per quarter)
2) Three Campus Choice – Chicago, London or Singapore
3) Class Size: 90 per campus
4) Average Experience: 12 Years
5) Average Age: 37 Years...
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The INSEAD GEMBA is a 17 Weeks Global Executive MBA program with 12 weeks of on-campus and 4-5 weeks off-campus assignments, spread over 14-17 months. The primary goal of the program is to develop leadership skills that are necessary to lead in a senior managerial/leadership role.
Key Advantages
1) Complete the INSEAD GEMBA in one of the three campuses – Europe, Asia or Middle East.
2) Be part of a diverse and International class, represented by over 39 nationalities, 32 sectors, and 22% Female.
3) Emphasis on owning the learning process with Case Based Lectures, Presentations, Videos, Active Class Participation.
4) Opportunity for participants to continue the learning process by returning to campus to take the elective courses that they have missed
Course Details
1) Course Duration: 14-17 Months ( Actual Class – 17 Weeks)
2) Three Campus Sections – Europe, Asia and Middle East
3) Class Size: 111 participants
4) Average Experience: 12 Years
5) Average Age: 36 Years
6) Students can chose one of the INSEAD GEMBA sections – Europe GEMBA section, Asia GEMBA or Middle-East GEMBA.
a) Europe INSEAD GEMBA
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Kellogg HKUST EMBA is a 16 Month Executive MBA program is tailor made for senior level executives from Asia. The program is designed for executives who have attained significant success in their organization, especially with leadership roles. The goal of the program is to develop skills that would make their Business more competitive.
Key Advantages
1) Become an Alumni of Both HKUST and Kellogg
2) Lectures by successful leaders from diverse backgrounds and industries
3) Focus on making your Business more competitive
4) Develop skills in Effective decision making, Strategic Innovation, Brand Building and Marketing, Crisis Management and Managing Resources (Financial and Human).
Course Details
1) Course Duration: 16 months
2) 11 Modules with Live in Weeks in HKUST and Kellogg Campus
3) First Live in Week at HKUST in January (First Year)
4) Second Live in Week at Kellogg School’s Allen Centre in Evanston, Illinois in August (Second Year)
5) Two Courses Every Month with emphasis on Three Areas: Behaviour in learning organizations, International management and Managing groups of co-operating firms for international competitiveness
6) Class...
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 Aston Business School is providing MBA Refresher modules for executives who would like to refresh their knowledge with the latest tools, techniques and models. Participants can take the five modules or select the modules according to their need.
Programme dates
Module 1: Strategic Management: April 14th and 15th 2011
Objective: A hands-on module which combines the latest strategic theory with an emphasis on implementation
Module 2: Innovation and Entrepreneurship: May 19th and 20th 2011
Objective: To get a thorough understanding of the latest thinking on innovation and entrepreneurship, together with their own unique action plan for driving innovation through their own organisation.
Module 3: Business Performance, Planning and Control: June 16th and 17th 2011
Objective: To critically evaluate organisational performance at a variety of levels, using financial and non-financial measures
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Trium EMBA is a program designed for Senior level executives. The diverse pool of participants help executives builds a valuable global network. This program is especially designed for companies who want to train their executives with essential skills to excel in an International business environment.
Key Advantages
- High profile Network
- NYU Stern's strength in finance and accounting, HEC Paris' leadership in marketing and management and the participation of prestigious London School of Economics
- Candidates with MBAs are also eligible
Course Details
- Course Duration: 16 months
- 10 Weeks – Class Time
- Six Modules in Five business centers around the world (NYU Stern, LSE, HEC Paris, and at two additional international locations)
- 50% Group work and 50% Individual work
- Class Starts: September
- Application: Rolling (Results within one month of application)
- No Online Class but can collaborate with Ed-Web, an online platform...
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London Business School Executive MBA include Executive MBA, EMBA-Global Americas and Europe, EMBA-Global Asia and Dubai-London EMBA.
Key Advantages:
1) Skilled and experienced managers in your class
2) Practice what you learn immediately
3) Customize your learning experience(with electives)
4) Salary increase 83% - Three years after graduating( According to 2008 FT Ranking)
5) Network in London – Important Business Centres
6) Brand Recognition
Types of London Business School Executive MBA
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Insead Business School has today announced a partnership with the Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB), which will help in financially assisting INSEAD's GEMBA( Global Executive MBA) participants with their education. ADCB Education loan will provide financing options to professionals opting for the executive MBA programme in Insead's Abu Dhabi campus.
Minimum Finance = Dh10,000
Maximum Finance = Dh250,000
Repayment Criteria
1) Pay within a period of minimum six months to a maximum 60 months
2) No commitment of a salary transfer required
3) Competitive Interest Rates
This move is an initiative to attract candidates from the Middle East, Africa and central Asia
About Insead's GEMBA
INSEAD's GEMBA is ranked fifth on the Financial Times' 2009EMBA ranking and offered on all three of its campuses in Europe (France), Asia (Singapore) and the Middle East (Abu Dhabi). The first Middle East section of GEMBA will begin in October 2010.
Course Structure: The programme is delivered in modular format over the course of 15 months.
Module Structure: Each modular period typically consists of seven to 10 days, and is approximately every six to seven weeks apart to enable participants to work and...
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The Tepper School of Business at Carneige Mellon in partnership with HEC Lausanne, the Faculty of Business and Economics at the University of Lausanne and the Swiss Finance Institute will offer an Executive MBA program in Asset and Wealth Management.
Key Features
Duration of Dual-degree program: 20 months
Six two-week classroom modules: At the Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and HEC Lausanne, the Faculty of Business and Economics at the University of Lausanne.
Innaugral Class: May 2011
Objective
- Provide executives with the conceptual and practical tools and the in-depth financial and investment expertise required to compete at the highest levels of this industry.
- Equip participants with the managerial tools necessary to assume a leadership role, exploring how to best translate new ideas into practice in a knowledge-intensive industry
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Cass business school has recently started a Middle Eastern scholarship fund for the Executive MBA program at Dubai International Financial Centre. Ehsan Razavizadeh, Regional Director for Middle-East and North Africa region at Cass said: “The fund is in line with Sir John Cass’ philanthropic vision to support ambitious students who may be without financial means, and the scholarship will be funded by individuals and companies in the GCC region. Cass is encouraging local business leaders to come together to support the opportunity to help nurture rising local business stars"
Cass is also offering other scholarship funds to EMBA students. The course offers a specialization in Islamic Finance and another scholarship courtesy of DIFC (Dubai international financial Centre) will be provided to students with a background in Islamic Finance. The students are expected to make a future contribution to the Islamic Finance industry.
Number of scholarships: 6-8
Amount: Partial funding of the EMBA programme
Studentships
Cass Business School will also support EMBA students in Dubai with...
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