EMBA Options & Locations: Designed for Executives

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	Full Time
Class Days	Every Saturday	Every other Friday / Saturday	Monday – Friday
Program Length	24 Months	20 Months	20/16 Months
Course/Term	3 – 4	4	5
Residence Periods	3-day Blocks Terms 1 – 3	5 day Blocks Terms 1 – 2	N/A
Start Date	May	August	August/January
Company Sponsorship	Not 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
Degree Received	Columbia MBA	Columbia MBA	Columbia MBA

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

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. 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.

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.