Program Formats

Goizueta’s Executive MBA is the top-ranked Executive MBA program in the Southeast, and one of the highest ranked programs in the world.

Our Executive MBA program is globally recognized for developing strategic thinking skills and expanding leadership acumen. The strong general management curriculum is analytical and academically rigorous – designed for today’s global business leaders. The high-energy classroom environment and the team-based structure provides a challenging and supportive learning experience.

Two Executive MBA Program Formats – Modular & Weekend

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.

Modular Executive MBA – MEMBA
This unique 21-month format is a globally-focused Executive MBA program that allows you to attend classes on the Emory campus during nine intensive week-long learning modules that are held quarterly and augmented by distance learning.

Weekend Executive MBA – WEMBA
The Weekend Executive MBA format allows you to earn a globally-recognized MBA in 16 months by attending classes on alternating weekends on the Emory campus.

Compare Formats

Use this at-a-glance comparison chart to help determine which format of our Executive MBA program is right for you.

	Modular EMBA	Weekend EMBA
Class schedule	Quarterly week-long residencies (learning modules)	Courses on alternating Fridays/Saturdays with some Thursdays
Courses Per term	Two to four	Four to five
Duration	Nine-residencies – five terms; 21 months to complete	Four terms; 16 months to complete
Classroom learning / Distance learning	70%/30%	95%/5%
International Colloquium	Yes	Yes
Orientation	August	December
Start Date	August (each year)	January (each year)