programs/emba/university-of-pennsylvania-wharton-executive-mba

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University of Pennsylvania: Wharton

Executive MBA · Philadelphia, US · Tier II

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Salary & Career

avg salary$362,807

Program Info

duration2 years

tuition$233,800

formatPart-time

teachingMix of lecture, case study, and experiential learning

Class Profile

class sizeVaries by location (Philadelphia & San Francisco)

avg age38

avg work experience13 years

women %34%

international %24%

Rankings

FT rank#16

tierII

Admissions

GMAT Range

650-760

TOEFL Min

100+

IELTS Min

7.0+

GRE

Accepted

Application Deadlines

round1September 26, 2024

round2December 5, 2024

round3February 6, 2025

round4April 3, 2025

Curriculum

Core Courses

Foundations of Teamwork and LeadershipFinancial AccountingMicroeconomics for ManagersRegression Analysis for ManagersMarketing ManagementCorporate FinanceMacroeconomics and the Global Economic EnvironmentOperations ManagementManagement Communication

Elective Areas

FinanceEntrepreneurshipMarketingStrategyOperationsManagement

Concentrations

FinanceMarketingStrategic ManagementEntrepreneurial ManagementManagement

Top Industries

Financial Services (15.5%)Healthcare/Pharma/Biotech (13.6%)Technology (13.1%)Consulting (9.7%)Government/Non-Profit/Education (7.8%)

Program Highlights

-Global network
-Leadership development
-Flexible format for working professionals
-Wharton's renowned faculty and curriculum
-Two campus locations: Philadelphia and San Francisco

ROI

total cost$233,800

program typeEMBA

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

APPLICATION TIMELINE

# plan your timeline for Executive MBA

deadline:

Sep 26, 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 → Jun 26, 2025 (-433 days)

[done]Document Gathering

# Collect transcripts and credentials

[completed]

Sep 2, 2026 → Jul 26, 2025 (-403 days)

[done]Letters of Recommendation

# Request and follow up on references

[completed]

Sep 2, 2026 → Jul 26, 2025 (-403 days)

[done]Essay Writing

# Draft and refine application essays

[completed]

Sep 2, 2026 → Aug 26, 2025 (-372 days)

[done]Final Review & Submission

# Complete and submit application

[completed]

Sep 2, 2026 → Sep 26, 2025 (-341 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