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#49
Executive MBA · Tier III
Salary & Career
avg salary$223,745
Program Info
duration20 months
tuition$54,500
formatPart-time
teachingBlended learning combining online modules and on-campus sessions with case studies and a Knowledge-in-Action Project (KIAP).
Class Profile
class size105
avg age36
avg work experience12 years
women %28%
international %48%
Rankings
FT rank#49
tierIII
Admissions
GRE
Accepted
Application Deadlines
round1October 15, 2024
round2January 15, 2025
round3March 15, 2025
Curriculum
Core Courses
Financial AccountingManagement AccountingCorporate FinanceStrategic ManagementMarketing ManagementOperations & Supply Chain ManagementHuman Resource ManagementMacro-economics
Elective Areas
Digital TransformationEntrepreneurshipStrategic FinanceInnovation Strategy
Top Recruiters
Janssen PharmaceuticaKBC BankAB InBevDeloitteBASFProximus
Top Industries
Healthcare & Life Sciences (18%)Manufacturing (15%)ICT & Telecom (12%)Financial Services (10%)Consulting (8%)
Exchange Programs
Yale School of ManagementIE Business SchoolFudan UniversityUC Berkeley HaasKoç University
Program Highlights
  • -Action Learning Projects
  • -International Study Trip
  • -Personalised Leadership Development
ROI
total cost$54,500
program typeEMBA
EMBA students continue working; salary shown is current, not post-graduation
APPLICATION TIMELINE
# plan your timeline for Executive MBA
deadline:
Oct 15, 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, 2026Jul 15, 2025 (-414 days)
[done]Document Gathering
# Collect transcripts and credentials
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Aug 15, 2025 (-383 days)
[done]Letters of Recommendation
# Request and follow up on references
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Aug 15, 2025 (-383 days)
[done]Essay Writing
# Draft and refine application essays
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Sep 15, 2025 (-352 days)
[done]Final Review & Submission
# Complete and submit application
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Oct 15, 2025 (-322 days)
# general guide only. check official website for requirements.
ADMISSION CALCULATOR
Executive MBA
gpa (0-4.0):
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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)