programs/emba/guanghua-kellogg-executive-mba

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Guanghua-Kellogg

Executive MBA · Beijing, China/US · Tier I

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Salary & Career

avg salary$492,006

Program Info

duration2 years

tuition$150,414

formatPart-time

teachingMix of case studies, lectures, and global immersion modules

Class Profile

class sizeApproximately 60

avg age38

avg work experience14 years

women %30%

international %35%

Rankings

FT rank#10

tierI

Admissions

GRE

Not accepted

Application Deadlines

round1October 20, 2024

round2January 5, 2025

round3March 9, 2025

Curriculum

Core Courses

Analytical Approach to UncertaintyLeadership in OrganizationsFinancial Reporting SystemsMarketing ManagementCompetitive StrategyMacroeconomics for Business LeadersManagerial FinanceOperations Management

Elective Areas

FinanceMarketingStrategyEntrepreneurshipDigital Transformation

Top Recruiters

AppleTencentBMWMicrosoftJP MorganPfizerHuaweiByteDance

Top Industries

Financial Services (24%)Manufacturing (16%)Technology & Media (14%)Healthcare (10%)Consumer Goods (8%)

Exchange Programs

Kellogg School of Management (USA)Schulich School of Business (Canada)Hong Kong UST (China)Tel Aviv University (Israel)WHU Otto Beisheim School of Management (Germany)

Program Highlights

-Combines the strengths of Peking University's Guanghua School of Management and Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management
-Focuses on global leadership and cross-cultural management
-Classes held in both China and the United States

ROI

total cost$150,414

program typeEMBA

EMBA students continue working; salary shown is current, not post-graduation

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APPLICATION TIMELINE

# plan your timeline for Executive MBA

deadline:

Oct 20, 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, 2026 → Jul 20, 2025 (-409 days)

[done]Document Gathering

# Collect transcripts and credentials

[completed]

Sep 2, 2026 → Aug 20, 2025 (-378 days)

[done]Letters of Recommendation

# Request and follow up on references

[completed]

Sep 2, 2026 → Aug 20, 2025 (-378 days)

[done]Essay Writing

# Draft and refine application essays

[completed]

Sep 2, 2026 → Sep 20, 2025 (-347 days)

[done]Final Review & Submission

# Complete and submit application

[completed]

Sep 2, 2026 → Oct 20, 2025 (-317 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:

55%

[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