Profile & Statistics
The EMBA Program is composed of individuals who share ambition, intellectual curiosity, a drive to improve, and a tremendous work ethic.
We Look for Busy Executives Who:
- Have at least 10 years of work experience
- Work as managers or senior professionals
- Come from a wide range of backgrounds and industries
- Continue to work full-time
- Want to matriculate with like-minded colleagues
| Program Composition | |
|---|---|
| Average age of participant | 38 |
| Previous graduate degree | 26% |
| Average years of professional experience | 15 |
| Average years of managerial experience | 8 |
| Industry | |
|---|---|
| Aerospace/Defense | 7% |
| Communications/Transportation/Utilities | 10% |
| Consumer Products/Retail | 4% |
| Finance/Insurance/Real Estate | 14% |
| Food/Beverage/Hotel | 2% |
| Health Care/Biotech | 13% |
| Manufacturing | 23% |
| Technology | 18% |
| Other | 9% |
| Position | |
|---|---|
| CEO/CFO or President | 12% |
| Vice President | 12% |
| Manager reporting to Vice President | 29% |
| Other Manager | 23% |
| Director/Supervisor/Senior-level professional | 17% |
| Other (Consultant/Attorney, etc.) | 7% |
EMBA LIVE
What Makes a Qualified Executive MBA Candidate?
Lara Zelman, marketing manager and admissions coordinator of BU's Executive MBA Program, discusses the characteristics of a successful Executive MBA candidate.
