You have a full slate of responsibilities, yet you’re determined to earn the best MBA possible.We get it. That’s why we designed flexible options that meet the needs of working executives. The EMBA program is identical to our Full-Time MBA in every way but the schedule. That means you apply tomorrow what you learn in the classroom today. Which MBA is right for you?

	EMBA-NY: Saturday	EMBA-NY: Fri/Sat	EMBA-AMERICAS	Full Time
Class Days	Every Saturday	Every other Friday / Saturday	5 – 6 day Blocks once a month	Monday – Friday
Program Length	24 Months	20 Months	20 Months	20/16 Months
Course/Term	3 – 4	4	4	5
Residence Periods	3-day Blocks Terms 1 – 3	5 day Blocks Terms 1 – 2	N/A	N/A
Start Date	May	August	January	August/January
Company Sponsorship	Not Required	Required	Required	Not Required
Hours in Class	36 hours in class, per course	36 hours in class, per course	36 hours in class, per course	36 hours in class, per course
Degree Received	Columbia MBA	Columbia MBA	Columbia MBA	Columbia MBA

Our three New York–based options will enable you to complete the program successfully:

• EMBA-New York Friday/Saturday
• EMBA-New York Saturday
• EMBA-Americas

Also, we have partnerships with London Business School and the University of Hong Kong — giving you the opportunity to pursue Columbia Business School’s world-class MBA on three continents.

Your new global network. Prepare to gain knowledge, as well as a whole new network. Whether you’re part of EMBA-New York or EMBA-Americas, you’ll meet students from all our EMBA offerings at various points. This will enhance your connections globally, as well as bring fresh perspectives as you meet a diverse array of faculty members and students. Here’s a quick look at the options:

EMBA-NY Friday/Saturday Option 

• Begins in late August.
• Classes are generally held from 8:30 a.m. to 6:45 p.m.
• Length of program: Five terms, meeting approximately every other Friday and Saturday, over 20 months.
• Requires two five-day residencies, held at the start of the first two semesters.
• Employer sponsorship of time is required. Employer financial sponsorship is not required, though it is welcome. 
• Learn more about the Friday/Saturday option.

EMBA-NY Saturday Option 

• Begins in May.
• Classes are generally held from 8:30 a.m. to 6:45 p.m.
• Length of program: Six terms, meeting approximately every Saturday, over 24 months.
• Requires three three-day residencies, held at the start of the first three semesters. 
• Employer sponsorship of time is not required.
• Employer financial sponsorship is welcome, though not required. 
• Learn more about the Saturday option.

EMBA-Americas

• Begins in January.
• Designed for executives living in the United States, Canada, and Latin America.
• Length of program: Five terms over 20 months.
• Meets approximately once a month, in a weeklong format, primarily in New York City.
• During the first year, students will have three weeklong meetings, one each in: Seattle, Toronto, and Latin America. 
• Employer sponsorship of time is required. Employer financial sponsorship is not required, though it is welcome. 
• Learn more about EMBA-Americas.

Electives for All EMBA Options

• Offered during the last three terms.
• May be taken on the respective regularly scheduled class weekends, as well as during international seminars and as weeklong global electives.
• May be selected from electives offered by the Full-Time MBA Program, as well as at other graduate schools at Columbia University.