Peter S. Fader
“Instead of watering core courses down to the lowest common denominator, we ratchet them up a bit. Wharton's core marketing course, for example, is much more analytically rigorous than most schools' core marketing courses. This attracts a lot of students who had considered marketing a soft science and are pleased to find out that it can be approached much more rigorously. That's how we think that managers ought to be approaching things.”
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Academics & Learning
Challenge Yourself — Wharton's Executive MBA Programs in Philadelphia and San Francisco
Our executive MBA programs offer the same acclaimed core curriculum and standards as Wharton's full-time MBA program — courses are taught by members of Wharton's 250+ faculty who bring their real-world, real-time business knowledge to an unparalleled depth and breadth of classes.
Wharton integrates its world-leading business knowledge with innovative learning methods to create a challenging and collaborative academic experience.
On-campus work is focused in two-day sessions held on alternate weekends over a two-year period. The immersive format maximizes learning with minimal disruption to your work and personal life.
You get the same core courses and depth of curriculum as Wharton's acclaimed full-time MBA program – taught by the same Wharton faculty.
250+ faculty members across 11 departments and 20 research centers and initiatives connect cutting-edge business research to real-world business practice.
The Wharton MBA is unique in its emphasis on leadership development. The program serves as a "learning laboratory" where students apply the theories and knowledge they gain in the classroom.
How do Wharton's executive MBA programs and traditional full-time program differ? Check here for answers to this and other frequently asked questions about the curriculum and schedule.
