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Course Name

Executive Master of Business Administration (Executive MBA or EMBA)

Course Duration

• 1-Year (Accelerated) EMBA – Intensive format, often with more frequent classes (e.g., Kellogg-HKUST).
• 18-Month EMBA – A balanced approach with weekend or modular classes (e.g., INSEAD GEMBA).
• 2-Year EMBA – Traditional format with classes on weekends or in blocks (e.g., Wharton, London Business School).

Course Type

Part-time program

Eligibility Criteria

• Work Experience – Typically 8–15+ years, with managerial or leadership roles.
• Educational Qualification – A bachelor’s degree (some programs may consider extensive experience instead).
• GMAT/GRE (Optional) – Many programs waive this based on experience.
• Employer Support (Sometimes Required) – A letter of recommendation or sponsorship from the employer.
• Personal Statement & Interview – Showcasing leadership potential and career goals.

Core Subjects

• Strategic Management
• Leadership & Organizational Behaviour
• Financial Management & Accounting
• Marketing Strategy
• Operations & Supply Chain Management
• Business Analytics & Data-Driven Decision Making
• Global Economics & International Business
• Entrepreneurship & Innovation
• Corporate Governance & Ethics

Entrance Exams

• GMAT/GRE (Optional) – Some schools waive it based on experience.
• Executive Assessment (EA) – A shorter, EMBA-specific exam accepted by top schools.
• School-Specific Tests – Some universities have their own assessments.
• No Exam Requirement – Many EMBA programs focus on work experience and leadership instead.

Entrance Exam Frequency

✔ GMAT/GRE – Available year-round, taken at test centres or online.
✔ Executive Assessment (EA) – Offered on demand throughout the year.
✔ School-Specific Tests – Vary by institution; some have fixed dates.

Conducted by

✔ IIM Ahmedabad (PGPX - Post Graduate Program in Management for Executives)
✔ IIM Bangalore (EPGP - Executive Post Graduate Program)
✔ IIM Calcutta (PGPEX - Post Graduate Program for Executives)
✔ ISB Hyderabad/Mohali (PGPpro & PGPMAX)
✔ XLRI Jamshedpur (Executive PGDM)
✔ SPJIMR Mumbai (PGEMP - Post Graduate Executive Management Program)
✔ IMT Ghaziabad, MDI Gurgaon, and others

Affiliated by

✔ Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) – Autonomous institutions under the Ministry of Education, Government of India
✔ Private Universities – Affiliated with institutions like ISB, XLRI, SPJIMR, MDI, IMT
✔ AICTE-Approved Programs – Some executive programs are approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)
✔ UGC-Recognized Universities – EMBA programs from central or state universities may be UGC-approved
✔ International Collaborations – Some programs are in partnership with global universities (e.g., ISB-Kellogg, IIMs with global B-schools)

Course Fee Range

✔ IIMs – ₹20 to ₹35 lakh (e.g., IIM Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Calcutta)
✔ ISB (PGPpro/PGPMAX) – ₹30 to ₹45 lakh
✔ XLRI, SPJIMR, MDI, IMT – ₹10 to ₹25 lakh
✔ Private & State Universities – ₹5 to ₹15 lakh

Top Recruiters

✔ Consulting Firms – McKinsey, BCG, Bain, Deloitte, EY, PwC
✔ Tech & IT Giants – Google, Microsoft, Amazon, TCS, Infosys, Wipro
✔ BFSI & FinTech – Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, HDFC, ICICI, Paytm
✔ FMCG & Retail – Unilever, P&G, Nestlé, Reliance Retail
✔ Pharma & Healthcare – Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson, Novartis
✔ Manufacturing & Energy – Tata Group, Aditya Birla, Reliance, Shell

Highest Salary Package

✔ IIM Ahmedabad – Up to ₹1.15 crore per annum, average ₹35.50 LPA
✔ IIM Bangalore, IIM Calcutta – High packages, often ₹50 LPA+ for top roles