Compare Formats

Our Modular and Weekend formats are designed to meet the demands of busy executives who want to earn a top-ranked MBA, without interrupting a challenging career. The format that is best for you depends on a host of factors, including your career demands and personal learning style.

Use this comparison chart to help determine which format of our Executive MBA program is right for you. For more details, download our EMBA At-A-Glance reference guide.

  Modular EMBA Weekend EMBA
Length of Program 20 months 21 months
Class schedule Ten quarterly week-long residencies (learning modules); 5 terms Courses on alternating Fridays/Saturdays with some Thursdays; 5 terms
Courses Per term Two to four Three to five
Classroom learning / Distance learning 70%/30% 95%/5%
Washington Campus No Yes
International Colloquium Yes Yes
Orientation and Start Date September August