Wharton Philadelphia & California EMBA Programs

The Wharton EMBA Is the Full Wharton MBA

Wharton was founded in 1881 as the first collegiate business school, and that spirit of innovation still drives us today. With the Wharton MBA for Executives, you get the full Wharton MBA — the same degree, innovative curriculum, and world-class faculty as in Wharton's globally acclaimed full-time MBA program — in a specially designed executive format.

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“Anything is Fair Game”: Women’s Online Chats Offer Unique Information on Wharton’s EMBA Program
Does Wharton make efforts to introduce gender diversity in incoming classes? What is it really like for women who have young children? Have any single moms ever entered the pr...

Bring it On! Wharton EMBA Classes to Compete in Philadelphia Marathon
The battle has begun! It started when the second-year Women’s Group in Wharton’s Executive MBA Program decided to participate in the upcoming Philadelphia Marathon, but now it...

When You’re the First to Ask: Fellows Student Kristin Burke’s Approach to Sponsorship
Being the first in your company to pursue an executive MBA and request full sponsorship may be daunting, but it’s important to be confident. “You wouldn’t be a viable candidat...

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EMBA Programs Quick Facts and Dates

PROGRAM SCHEDULE	TUITION FEES	APPLICATION DEADLINE
24-month program begins - April (San Francisco) - May (Philadelphia) Classes held Friday and Saturday, every other week. 2008-2010 calendars	Philadelphia: $150,870 San Francisco: $159,810* * Tuition fees include tuition, books, and program-related housing and meals. Transportation and parking not included. Tuition Fees	January 19 (San Francisco) February 1 (Philadelphia) Application Requirements
SNAPSHOT: CLASSS PROFILE 2008		LOCATIONS
Matriculants Average Age Average Years Work Experience Average GMAT Average Salary and Bonus Complete class profile	207 34 10 701 $224,698	Philadelphia San Francisco

COMPARE THE WHARTON MBA / EMBA PROGRAMS

	Wharton MBA	Wharton MBA for Executives
Length	20 months 3.5-month summer internship period	24 months Classes run throughout the summer
Class Schedule	Classes meet Monday-Thursday throughout the traditional academic year.	Classes meet alternate weekends on Friday/ Saturday, with several extended sessions and a one-week international study trip.
Curriculum	19.0 course units. Classes taught by Wharton standing and associated faculty.	19.25 course units. Classes taught by standing and associated faculty in Philadelphia and San Francisco.
Location(s)	One program in Philadelphia. Students must relocate for two-year program.	Philadelphia and San Francisco
Style	Traditional full-time format with all costs of accommodations and materials excluded.	Residential format with all costs of accommodations and materials included.
Career	Are often looking to make an immediate career change or seeking broader expertise for career advancement.	Students continue working throughout program and are often on track for advancement to senior management.

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