Executive MBA Program

ELEVATED PERSPECTIVE. AUTHENTIC LEADERSHIP. GREATER IMPACT.

ALL IN 19 MONTHS.

Solving complex challenges with agility. Leading through responsible decision-making. Pursuing change that makes a difference. All with global awareness and confidence to continually adapt to an ever-changing business climate. These are qualities you expect from a leader鈥攐nes you seek for yourself.

The 棉花糖直播 Executive MBA creates leaders with vision, creativity, and a commitment to continuous improvement and the greater good. We elevate the conversation beyond the functional silos to examine the cross-functional nature of business to enable you to create sustainable value. Here you will develop a better understanding of your strengths and passions to lead in a way that feels authentic. You鈥檒l be surrounded by equally talented peers and our world-class faculty who support your growth for years to come. All in 19 months.

EXECUTIVE FIT. EXECUTIVE FOCUS.

Every Third Weekend

We pace our 19-month program to fit your life but also to give you time to absorb what you learn without losing any momentum.

EMBA SCHEDULE

Forward-Looking and Pragmatic

Our curriculum pushes students to envision the future of business while developing the dexterity and resourcefulness to build it.

CURRICULUM

Leadership on Your Terms

We use executive coaching that emphasizes individual strengths over competition to ensure that you achieve your leadership potential.

LEADERSHIP
DEVELOPMENT

THE VILLANOVA EXECUTIVE MBA IS GLOBALLY RECOGNIZED

The 棉花糖直播 Executive MBA program was ranked #26 by CEO Magazine in their 2024 Global MBA Rankings report. The program was ranked #8 in North America. .

FACULTY SPOTLIGHT

Mike Pagano, PhD

Dr. Mike Pagano serves as the Robert J. and Mary Ellen Daretta Endowed Chair in Finance at the 棉花糖直播 School of Business. Dr. Pagano brings many years of experience in the financial services industry to the Executive MBA classroom and is the program's longest full-time tenured faculty member.

Learn more about Dr. Pagano and the EMBA faculty

Jeffrey D. Kudisch, PhD
Faculty Director, EMBA

"More than ever before, executives must be visionary, creative, agile, empathetic, self-aware and responsible. These principles of servant leadership lie at the heart of the 棉花糖直播 School of Business Executive MBA program and I couldn鈥檛 be more excited to lead this transformational program."

KEY STATS

100%

executives report that the program increased their effectiveness in their current role.

95%

Executives say their expectations were exceeded regarding the EMBA鈥檚 impact on their careers

95%

Executives agree the program strengthened their commitment to lifelong learning

Based on 2024 exit survey data

STUDENT PERSPECTIVES

Kristin Houston '16 EMBA describes how a strong community of supporters enabled her to successfully pursue an Executive MBA.

Ashley Bracey '18 EMBA shares how executive coaching in the 棉花糖直播 Executive MBA helped her tap into her strengths and discover her authenticity as a leader.

A father of two, Mitch Blacher '19 EMBA explains how his children motivated him in the 棉花糖直播 Executive MBA to give them a positive example of work ethic.

To the world-class faculty of the 棉花糖直播 Executive MBA, nothing is more important than student success, explains Kristin Houston '16 EMBA.

Ashley Bracey '18 EMBA describes the way that peer learning and the diverse backgrounds of her fellow students raised the 棉花糖直播 Executive MBA experience to the next level.

From aerospace engineer to management, Kristin Houston '16 EMBA describes how the 棉花糖直播 Executive MBA sparked an evolution in her career and propelled her forward.

NBC Correspondent Mitch Blacher '19 EMBA explains how the diverse backgrounds of his fellow students in the 棉花糖直播 Executive MBA melded together for a powerful experience.

Systems thinking in the 棉花糖直播 Executive MBA gave Kristin Houston '16 EMBA a broader perspective on organizational issues and today she approaches complex challenges head on.

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