MBA & Master Glossary
Executive MBA (EMBA)
Definition
The Executive MBA is aimed at experienced executives with at least 5-10 years of professional experience. The program is completed part-time and lasts 18-24 months. Executive MBA programs are more intensive and practice-oriented than regular MBA programs and often cost between 30,000 and 100,000 euros.
Example: "With twelve years of leadership experience he chose an Executive MBA instead of a classic MBA."
Why this matters for your MBA
"Executive MBA (EMBA)" is one of the terms you will come across when comparing MBA and Executive MBA programmes in Germany, Austria and Switzerland — in admission requirements, accreditation details or programme descriptions. On mba.de you can check how individual business schools handle it and compare programmes independently.
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