Executive M.B.A. Rankings

  • OCTOBER 1, 2008

Northwestern University

Kellogg School of Management

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Student Profile

Average full-time work experience (years):14
Average management experience (years):16.3
Minimum management experience required (years):8
Minimum work experience required (years):10
Admission Interview Required:Yes
Percentage of women:23%
Percentage of minorities:13%
Percentage of non-nationals:14%
Percentage of non- residents (of program's base country):0
Average age of student:39
Median Age of student:38
Percentage of E.M.B.A.s fully funded by their company:60%
Percentage of E.M.B.A.s partially funded:25%
Percentage of E.M.B.A.s fully self funded:15%
 

Industry Profile

Functional areas students work in: Industries students work in: 
IT/MIS17%Banking6%
General Management17%Consumer Goods13%
Marketing/Sales18%Energy2%
Human Resources1%Financial16%
Accounting4%Software21%
Finance7%Other42%
Consulting1%  
Other35  

Program Profile

Class meeting times:Once a week, alternating Fridays and Saturdays
Percentage of coursework offered through distance learning:0
International Trip(s):Students are not required to participate in an out-of-country program, however 69% of our students participated in our global offerings (GIM and Global Electives with our partner schools) in the most recent offering (2007-2008 academic year).
Domestic Trip(s):Not required
Total Program Cost:$129,700
Total students per class:62
GMAT required:No
Average GMAT score:Not provided
Teaching Method:Lecture, Case Study, Simulations, Team Projects, Other
Is the program cohort based:Yes

Graduate Comments From The Survey

"My perspective on literally everything I touch in the business world is much broader. It's as if I hear things with a different set of ears; in other words, I can analyze what I hear and distill it down to a workable level. The clearer vision provided by my E.M.B.A. experience at Kellogg has made me a better communicator and a better leader."

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"I was able to apply much of the program specific skills and strategies that I learned in the day-to-day management of my team and division. Further, specific 'tool-kits' were very valuable in helping to develop and implement strategic initiatives."

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"My Kellogg E.M.B.A. was a career and life changing experience. The personal enrichment and fulfillment surpassed my expectations."

School Services

Services provided: Student Directory, Student Handbook, Faculty Directory, Alumni Directory, Executive Speaker Series, Spouse/ Partner Program, Professional interest groups
Career Services:Yes
Types of Career Services offered:Career Counseling, Resume Books, Workshops, Leadership Testing, Other
Offer the same career services to non-funded students:Yes, with permission from the employer
Percentage of classes taught by full-time tenured or tenure-track faculty:100%
Percentage of students that that travel more than 45 miles:8%
Does the school provide temporary housing or accommodations for school sessions?: Yes - Allen Center

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