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Executive MBA Program

A Different Degree of Experience

Level up your skills and accelerate your career in the NYU Stern Executive MBA program, available in New York City and in Washington, DC


Which Location is Right for Me?

The Executive MBA program is structured to enable students to earn their MBA from NYU Stern while still keeping up with their personal and professional responsibilities. Choose the location and format that best suits your work-life balance.
 New York CityWashington, DC
Program StartJanuary & AugustAugust
Class ScheduleEvery other Friday & SaturdayOne, 3-day weekend per month 
(Friday-Saturday-Sunday)
Length of program22 months24 months
Prerequisites

Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent)

Minimum 6y full time work experience

Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent)

Minimum 6y full time work experience

Average Cohort Size6040
SpecializationsChoose up to 3 specific areas of businessChoose up to 3 specific areas of business
Required Residencies

Year 1: 

  • Orientation Week in NY
  • Global Immersion Experience

Year 2: 

  • Optional Global Immersion Experience

 

Year 1: 

  • Orientation Week in NY
  • Global Immersion Experience

Year 2: 

  • Domestic Residency in DC 
  • Optional Global Immersion Experience

Explore Our Curriculum

NYU Stern's world renowned Faculty teach the Executive MBA core courses and electives in-person in NYC and DC

Spotlight on Stern

Latest updates and success stories from Stern

NYU Stern Executive MBA is ranked #4!

The NYU Stern Executive MBA program is ranked #4 on Poets & Quants 2024 Executive MBA programs in the US!

The 5-year Anniversary of the NYU Stern Executive MBA Program in Washington, DC

NYU Stern is thrilled to celebrate the 5-year anniversary of the Executive MBA program in Washington, DC.

Forbes Interview with EMBA Alum & Penguin Random House CMO, Sanyu Dillon

Check out Forbes interview with Sanyu Dillon, NYU Stern EMBA alum of the Class of 2015 and CMO of Penguin Random House, where she speaks about her career, evolution of publishing, and initiatives she has put in place to drive inclusivity across her industry.

What Stern EMBA Students are Saying

Our students become partners in their educational experience, sharing knowledge and building upon each other's strengths.
Photo of Erica Whitmore, Class of August 2024

“I wanted to be challenged in a new way. My thirst for knowledge led me to a career in journalism; now, it’s propelled me to learn more about business. It’s difficult to truly understand how the world functions without understanding how business leaders analyze, strategize, and make decisions. I have furthered my pursuit by engaging with Stern’s network and supporting Stern’s Diversity & Inclusion work."

Erica Whitmore, EMBA NYC Class of 2024
Reporter, NBC Universal

Photo of Bruno Costa, Class of August 2024

"I expected our 'Leadership in Organization' course to involve tough readings and lots of theory, but instead Prof. Nate Pettit encouraged the cohort to "play the game" and put every concept into practice. We were presented us with challenging situations that made it hard to recognize ourselves and our behaviors. Moreover, the entire cohort had to collaborate on a solution for each case."

Bruno Costa, EMBA NYC Class of 2024
Project Manager, Itau Unibanco

Photo of Jennifer Aspinwall, Class of August 2024

“Choosing Stern means choosing a path that fosters real-world thinking. It's not just about academic excellence but also about gaining practical insights that you can apply in your career immediately. Its reputation as one of the best business schools is well-deserved. You'll be surrounded by top-notch students, accomplished alumni, and distinguished professors who have the potential to change your life.”

Jennifer Aspinwall, EMBA DC Class of 2024
Senior Director of DEI, Beautycounter

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Frequently Asked Questions

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In order to apply to the Executive MBA program, you must have:

  • A bachelor’s degree or equivalent
  • A minimum of 6 years of full-time work experience by the start of the program, typically calculated from the time you earned your undergraduate degree 

January Start (NY Only): September 15, October 15

August Start (NY and DC): March 15, May 15 

Executive MBA students have access to Stern’s Working Professionals Team. For more information on Careers, please click here.