The measure of a business leader is the ability and ambition to grow - to get better - and, as a result, make their organization, community and world better.
The Executive MBA in Philadelphia from the Penn State Smeal College of Business is a mostly in-person, customizable program designed for established working career professionals. Partner with Smeal to advance within or pivot to a new career field while increasing your earning potential.
- Complete in as few as 17 months
- Handpick courses from 14 different concentration areas to customize your degree
- Career coaching and executive coaching services included
- Access to the largest dues-paying alumni network in the U.S.
- Diversify your knowledge with a concurrent Penn State master's degree and/or graduate certificate
Penn State Smeal Executive MBA in Philadelphia
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97%
in alumni satisfaction
Smeal EMBA grads felt the program helped them become a better business leader.
Top 25
in faculty research
Smeal faculty rank internationally for research productivity
-UT Dallas Business School Research RankingsNo. 3
in supply chain
Professionals rank Smeal as one of the best for supply chain education.
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Executive MBA
Program
Structure
First 13 months of in-person learning
- Attend classes on alternating weekends in Philadelphia beginning August 2023 through July 2024 for a compressed in-person schedule that minimizes time away from home
- Two weeklong in-person residencies take place at Penn State's University Park campus at the start and end of the 13 months
Finish the program online
- Earn your remaining credits by taking online courses to complete the full program in as little as 17 months
Why partner with Penn State Smeal?
A truly custom approach.
Penn State Smeal offers 14 different areas of focus for a unique learning plan to match your ambitions. Select from areas such as business analytics, sustainability strategy, entrepreneurship, and more.
You won't do it alone.
With concierge, career, and executive coaching services available, we're a business college that cares about the well-being and long-term success of every student. From registering your classes to steaming your graduation gown, we've got you covered.
Reputation matters.
The AACSB-accredited Penn State Smeal College of Business is an internationally ranked research institution. Our world-class faculty are consistently ranked in the top 10 for research published in leading academic journals.
90,000 Smeal alumni in your network.
90,000 business partners for life.
The Penn State Smeal community is your greatest business asset. Our graduates are everywhere in the world and always in your corner - ready to open doors, offer advice and cheer you on
Penn State Smeal Executive MBA in Philadelphia
Preparing you for your next great opportunity.
And the one after that.
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