Ade Osinubi, WG'07
“It is well known in the industry that most executive MBA programs are basically watered-down programs, but not at Wharton. It's the full MBA done in a part-time program. I knew also that it would be a program that would challenge me and give me all the exposure that I needed. I prefer the rigor; I don't want to skimp on the details. And Wharton definitely delivered on that for me.”
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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
At Wharton, you actively engage in the challenges of today's global business with analytical, rigorous thinking. You learn how to make decisions, reason strategically, and understand all the dimensions of a business problem. Our 250+ faculty work directly with leading businesses, governments, and non-profit organizations worldwide, so they bring their real-world, real-time business knowledge to an unparalleled depth and breadth of classes. Offering the same acclaimed core curriculum and standards as Wharton's full-time MBA program, our executive MBA programs also recognize the value of the experience and knowledge that more senior participants bring to their graduate studies.
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.