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EMBA student testimonials
Nichole Jordan, WG'08

“You go through the material so quickly at Wharton, but the professors are so organized, so timely in giving you feedback, and always available. I don't think I would have had that caliber of professor at any other school. The professors made the learning experience a lot easier for us... They made it possible for us to absorb it all. ”

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Executive MBA Program Schedule and Calendar

Our living-and-learning environment — with classrooms, dining, and group meeting spaces — ensures maximum ability to focus on your studies with minimal disruption to your work.

  • Two years beginning April 26, 2009 (San Francisco) or May 24, 2009 (Philadelphia)
  • Classes on Friday and Saturday, every other week, with some additional three-day sessions over the course of the program
  • A one-week International Study Seminar abroad in Term 2 of the second year
  • Three terms per year, approximately 3.5 credit units per term

Download the academic calendar for the Philadelphia or San Francisco programs:

 


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Philadelphia
Wharton MBA Program for Executives
The Wharton School
University of Pennsylvania
G21 Jon M. Huntsman Hall
3730 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104.6340

215.898.5887 tel
215.898.2598 fax
mbaexec-admissions@wharton.upenn.edu

San Francisco
Wharton MBA Program for Executives
The Wharton School
University of Pennsylvania
101 Howard Street, Suite 500
San Francisco, CA 94105

1.866.WHARTON tel toll-free, U.S. only
415.777.1000 tel local
415.369.0598 fax
mbaexecwest-admissions@wharton.upenn.edu


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.
Philadelphia: $150,870
San Francisco: $159,810*
* Tuition fees include tuition, books, and program-related housing and meals. Transportation and parking not included.

January 19 (San Francisco)
February 1 (Philadelphia)
SNAPSHOT: CLASSS PROFILE 2008 LOCATIONS
Matriculants
Average Age
Average Years Work Experience
Average GMAT
Average Salary and Bonus
 
 
 
 
 
 
207
34
10
701
$224,698


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.

 

See the full comparison table for more detailed information and transfer policy.