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Executive MBA · Tier II
Salary & Career
avg salary$293,872
Program Info
duration18 months
tuition$92,000
formatPart-time
teachingMix of case studies, lectures, group projects, and a Strategic Excellence Project (SEP)
Class Profile
class size50
avg age37
avg work experience12 years
women %33%
international %60%
Rankings
FT rank#18
tierII
Admissions
TOEFL Min
100+
IELTS Min
7.0+
GRE
Accepted
Application Deadlines
round1November 28, 2024
round2February 27, 2025
round3May 15, 2025
Curriculum
Core Courses
Strategic ManagementFinancial AccountingMarketing ManagementOperations ManagementCorporate FinanceManagerial AccountingOrganizational BehaviorInformation Systems
Elective Areas
Digital TransformationInnovation & EntrepreneurshipSustainability & Social ResponsibilityFinance
Top Recruiters
SAPBASFSiemensRocheMcKinsey & CompanyL'Oréal
Top Industries
Manufacturing (21%)IT & Telecommunications (15%)Healthcare & Pharma (13%)Financial Services (8%)
Exchange Programs
Georgetown UniversityWaseda Business School
Program Highlights
  • -International focus with modules in France, Germany and Singapore
  • -Strong focus on general management
  • -Combines academic rigor with practical relevance
ROI
total cost$92,000
program typeEMBA
EMBA students continue working; salary shown is current, not post-graduation
APPLICATION TIMELINE
# plan your timeline for Executive MBA
deadline:
Nov 28, 2025
[!] Deadline passed remaining
progress:0/25 tasks
what_ready:
# reminders:
- ⚠️ URGENT: Less than 3 months until deadline - prioritize immediately
- Consider taking GMAT within 4 weeks - limited prep time remaining
- Focus on essay quality - this is your strongest differentiator now
- Reach out to recommenders immediately - they need advance notice
TIMELINE BREAKDOWN
[done]GMAT/GRE Preparation
# Study and take standardized test
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Aug 28, 2025 (-370 days)
[done]Document Gathering
# Collect transcripts and credentials
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Sep 28, 2025 (-339 days)
[done]Letters of Recommendation
# Request and follow up on references
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Sep 28, 2025 (-339 days)
[done]Essay Writing
# Draft and refine application essays
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Oct 28, 2025 (-309 days)
[done]Final Review & Submission
# Complete and submit application
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Nov 28, 2025 (-278 days)
# general guide only. check official website for requirements.
ADMISSION CALCULATOR
Executive MBA
gpa (0-4.0):
>
gmat (200-800):
>
work_experience (yrs):
>
admission_probability:
60%
[target]
[+]gpa: strong
[~]test: average
[~]exp: average
recommendations:
- Seek leadership opportunities in current role
# estimate only. actual decisions consider essays, interviews, etc.
data: Financial Times & QS 2025
vlocal(2026-09-02)