Executive MBA
in Chicago, London, and Hong Kong
Invest in yourself. Go further and shape the future of global business.
In 1943, Chicago Booth created the world’s first Executive MBA Program. Today, we remain leaders in the field. With permanent campuses on three continents—all offering access to the same courses, the same distinguished Chicago Booth faculty, and the same prestigious MBA degree—our global Executive MBA Program can truly be called “pure Chicago.”
As a student in our Executive MBA Program, you’ll experience what makes Chicago Booth unique: our long-standing commitment to empowering bold thinkers and inquisitive minds to challenge, innovate, and create lasting impact in the world.
Be Prepared on Day One
Booth's Executive MBA program requires an admissions test for all incoming students. Professor Haresh Sapra explains why.
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Student Story: Cynthia Pongweni
Booth's Executive MBA is challenging, but to many students and alumni, the hard work is worth it. Recent alum, Cynthia Pongweni, shares why.
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Making a Career Change
If you're looking into Executive MBA programs, chances are you're thinking about evolving your career in some way. Career services at Booth can help you navigate that change.
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Important Deadlines
The Executive MBA Program admits a global class of approximately 240 experienced professionals each June. Learn more about applying.
Early Admission
Tuesday, October 2, 2018
First Deadline
Monday, December 3, 2018
Second Deadline
Friday, February 1, 2019
Final Deadline*
Monday, April 1, 2019
*Late applications are still welcome and reviewed on a case-by-case basis. We encourage you to contact your campus admissions team to discuss a potential application.
Prepare for the Executive Assessment
The Booth Executive MBA is known as one of the most challenging and academically rigorous programs of its kind. To help us assess suitability, we require all applicants to take the Executive Assessment (EA) or equivalent exam. We’ve developed a one-of-a-kind, exclusive webinar series that can help you prepare. Taught in the Chicago Booth classroom style, the two webinars feature deep dives into the Quantitative and Integrated Reasoning sections of the test and will equip you with the tools you’ll need for the EA and in business school.
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Executive MBA Program Overview
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. See how the program takes shape.
21 Months
Length of Program
2–3 Courses
Per Quarter
June
Program Starts
Core Curriculum
18 Courses
Electives
4 Courses
Time Spent with Global Cohort
5 Weeks
Chicago:
Every other Friday and Saturday over 21 months
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
238
Students with Advanced Degrees
99
Nationalities Represented
46
Average Age
37
Average Years of Work Experience
13
Gender
71% male, 29% female
Average GMAT
672
Average Executive Assessment
151
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11% |
Real Estate
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3%
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10% |
Private Equity/Venture Capital
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3%
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Energy/Oil/Utilities
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9% |
Commercial Banking
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3%
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Manufacturing
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9%
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Aerospace/Transportation |
2%
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Investment Management/Research
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8%
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Telecommunications |
2%
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Healthcare
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7%
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2%
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Investment Banking/Brokerage
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5%
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Financial Services
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4%
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Construction
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1%
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Insurance
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4% |
Retail
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1%
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Government/Non-Profit/Education
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4%
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Agribusiness
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1%
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Consumer Products
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3%
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Other
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7%
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3%
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General Management
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13% |
Human Resources
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2% |
Consulting
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10% |
Law
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2% |
Business Management
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7% |
Venture Capital/Private Equity
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2% |
Company Finance
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7% |
Risk Management
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1% |
Information Systems/Technology
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6% |
Research
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1% |
Strategic Planning
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5% |
Healthcare
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1% |
Sales and Trading
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5% |
Accounting
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1% |
Engineering
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5% |
Advertising/Communications
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1% |
Operations/Production
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5% |
Insurance
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1% |
Entrepreneurial/Self-employed
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4% |
Commercial Banking/Lending
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1% |
Investment Management/Research
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4% |
Investment Banking
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1% |
Marketing/Brand/Product Management
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3% |
Other
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10% |
Project Management
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3% |
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*Based on June 2018 incoming student data
Events
Chicago Booth hosts information sessions around the world. It’s the best way to learn about our program, as well as talk with our staff, current students, and alumni. Click below to find a session near you.
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