Joy Quinn, WG'07
“The community is phenomenal. …The students are very focused on getting their work done and meeting the expectations of the program. But they also recognize that it is tough, and we need to make sure we have fun and develop friendships and get to know people as individuals. ”
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Atish Shah, WG'06
“At first, I was hesitant about the EMBA, only because I thought I would be sacrificing a key part of the MBA experience, namely total immersion. That simply isn't true: The residential component of the Wharton program creates a great sense of community. ”
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Derrick Goh, WG'06
“I've found that the executive MBA students are an amazing set of people with great credentials coming from various industries and international backgrounds. The diverse mix of culture, backgrounds, and expertise provides the basis and context for a rich cross-learning experience as we share real-life examples in the classroom.”
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Community
Lead and Collaborate in Wharton's Executive MBA Program
The dynamic learning environment in Wharton's executive MBA program gives you countless opportunities to form meaningful academic, professional, and personal relationships — with faculty members, other student executives, and industry leaders from around the world. In fact, current students and alumni tell us that the close-knit ties they develop are a key benefit of their experience in the executive MBA program.
In Wharton's executive MBA program, you become part of a diverse, high-level, high-achieving community from across the U.S. and around the world.
Read what students, faculty, and alumni have to say about their Wharton experience.
Get a feel for a typical two-day weekend in the executive MBA program.
See some typical travel times from cities across the U.S., plus comments from student travelers.
Learn how students balance their school, work, and home lives, and what programs Wharton provides for partners and families.
Learn more about our outstanding facilities, resources, and support on both campuses.
How do students study together between program weekends? If you live close by, do you have to stay over on Friday night? Check here for answers to these and other questions about student life in the executive MBA program.