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With programs in both the eastern and western U.S., Wharton's executive MBA program is easily accessible by air, rail, and highway from across the country and around the world.

Hear what students who traveled from far and near have to say about their commutes to Wharton.

Following are some typical travel times as reported by students in the program

To Philadelphia

Philadelphia is a short train trip from both New York and Washington DC, or a nonstop flight from Boston, Chicago, Atlanta, Miami, Houston, Toronto, London, or Bermuda. It's a 20-minute cab ride from the airport to the Wharton campus, or a 5-minute ride from Amtrak's 30th Street station.

Commute times as reported by students:
New York, NY90 minutes by train and cab
Washington, DC2 hours by train and cab
Boston, MA2.5 hours by plane and cab
Columbus, OH3 hours by plane and cab
Atlanta, GA3 hours by plane and cab
Stamford, CT3-4 hours by train and cab
Chicago, IL4 hours by plane and cab
Houston, TX4.5 hours by plane and cab
Miami, FL4-5 hours by plane and cab

To San Francisco

San Francisco is a short flight from Seattle, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, Austin, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, or San Diego into San Francisco or Oakland international airports. The cab ride from either airport to Wharton West takes about 30 minutes, with San Francisco's Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) a convenient alternative.

Commute times as reported by students:
Modesto, CA 1.5-2 hours by car
Los Angeles, CA 2.5 hours by plane and cab
Phoenix, AZ 3.5 hours by plane and cab
Portland, OR 4 hours by plane and cab
Seattle, WA 4 hours by plane and cab
Salt Lake City, UT 4 hours by plane and cab
Denver, CO 4 hours by plane and cab
Austin, TX 5 hours by plane and cab
 


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Contact us

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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.