The principal areas of difference are: age and experience profile of entering students; the program calendar and class schedule; student lifestyle (extracurricular experience and interaction); the entering class size; majors and electives; and the "sponsoring" relationship with current employer. For more, see Compare the Wharton MBA/EMBA Programs.

Students may make arrangements directly with local hotels to reserve rooms as needed for Thursday or Saturday nights. Whenever possible, they will try to accommodate your requests at the special rate reserved for students in the Wharton MBA Program for Executives. Contact us in Philadelphia or San Francisco to find out more.

When you join the Wharton MBA Program for Executives, you agree to immerse yourself in the school environment for two days every other week. This time commitment allows our students to form personal and professional bonds that last long after graduation. Our students confirm our view that they learn nearly as much from each other as they do during formal class hours. Much of this interaction takes place on Friday evenings when the study groups get together to master course material. In addition, many course review sessions and special events for families and partners also happen on Friday evenings.

The residential component of the program ensures that there are ample opportunities to network with your fellow classmates, as well as with the faculty, during program weekends. Eating meals together, meeting with study groups, and getting together for informal sports and recreation outside of class are all ways that students bond beyond the classroom. You will meet alumni as class guests and through occasional program-sponsored events. And as Wharton students, you can also begin to take part in the activities of Wharton alumni clubs located in or near your own city.

Yes. Please contact your hotel or conference center to alert them to any special needs. A surcharge may apply for meals or special arrangements.