You’re an aspiring executive. Are you ready to reach the next level?

The Chicago Booth Executive MBA is a 21-month program designed for experienced professionals to advance their careers while earning their MBA without pausing to work full time. Offered across three global campuses—in Chicago, Hong Kong, and London—the program provides unparalleled flexibility and access to world-class education.

As an EMBA student, you'll benefit from Booth's renowned faculty and join a collaborative, global community of peers. No matter the campus you choose, you'll sharpen your analytical skills and gain the confidence to lead boldly in an ever-evolving business landscape.

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 working professionals 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:

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London Campus

Earn your MBA in London’s financial district, home to some of the world’s most powerful brokerages, law firms, and banks.

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21

Months in Program

21
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2-3

Courses per Quarter

2-3
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Program Starts

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Courses in the Core Curriculum

18
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Weeks Spent with Global Cohort

5
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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: October 28, 2024
Second Deadline: January 13, 2025
Third Deadline: April 7, 2025
Final Deadline: June 9, 2025

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Choose your EMBA Journey

Chicago Booth is a global business school. With campuses in Chicago, London, and Hong Kong, our EMBA Program connects you with experienced working 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.

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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 History

Stories from the Executive MBA Community

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