What is the difference between Executive MBA & Masters of Business Administration?

4 Responses to What is the difference between Executive MBA & Masters of Business Administration?

1. Anonymous

   April 2, 2011 at 8:52 pm

   MBA stands for Masters of Business Administration – MBA

   These are the same. but it looks like one of these programs is during the day and the other is for students who have real day jobs already, (so the classes are at night). That’s the only difference… it is still an MBA no matter when you take the classes.
2. R.F.

   April 2, 2011 at 9:15 pm

   They provide the same education and degree.

   The only difference is the “full-time” program is taking classes as a full time student which is a full course load taking classes like a regular full-time student for 1 year to complete the program.

   “Executive” programs are scheduled for working people so they have classes at night or even weekends, taking 1 or 2 classes at a time. Depending on the program, this can take 2 or 3 years, but it’s scheduled so people can continue working at their regular job and go to school in the off hours.

   Aside from the logistical and practical difference, you may find a personal difference too if it’s a concern to you. Because executive programs were developed for the executive professionals and managers in mind, students taking this course tend to be older, more experienced and further along in their careers. The regular MBA program would typically be populated with younger students either right after their undergraduate program or early in their careers that they can afford to take a year off to study.
3. Prof

   April 2, 2011 at 9:35 pm

   There is no difference. They are bot the MBA degree: Master of Business Administration. the EMBA accepts experienced managers as students. It is often offered as a weekend program. But the students still earn the MBA degree.
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4. Conrad_StacyBlackman

   April 2, 2011 at 10:16 pm

   Hi Puel10,

   If you have more than ten years of work experience, extensive career advancement and managerial experience, an Executive MBA may be a great choice. Full time MBA programs are typically seeking candidates who are early enough in their careers to benefit from the boost an MBA degree may provide, and are wary of candidates who may not fit squarely into the full-time MBA recruiting stream. If you are interested in remaining with your job, have their support to pursue an MBA and are ready to seek your education, an EMBA degree may be the perfect path for you. EMBA students are exceptionally happy with their decision to pursue education, and it typically seems to result in better salary and career opportunity

   Your decision to attend an Executive MBA program will depend on your number of years of work experience.

   I hope this was of help.

   Conrad