An Executive MBA (EMBA) is an excellent option for motivated professionals looking to advance in their industry. Most EMBA programs are tailored to accommodate a full-time work schedule. According to U.S. News and World Report, the average salary for EMBA grads increased by about 14 percent just a few years ago. Whether you’re feeling stuck in your current position, or just looking to get ahead of rapid changes in your industry, an EMBA is a worthwhile investment. And for those living or working in the northeast, we’ve laid out some of the best New York Executive MBA programs.
Lubin School of Business — Pace University
Pace University’s Lubin School of Business affords students with the opportunity to earn an Executive MBA in 20 months. The program is flexible so that students can earn an EMBA without sacrificing their full-time employment. Classes include online courses combined with weekend residencies ever ten weeks. Overall, students are only required to spend 34 days on campus. The program combines individual and cohort-based work, so that students maintain independence while learning to work collaboratively.
Columbia Business School
Columbia Business School’s EMBA curriculum is identical to the curriculum of the full-time MBA, but with a schedule that accommodates a nine to five job. There are several scheduling options in the EMBA program. Students can take classes every Saturday for 24 months, every other Friday and Saturday for 20 months, or then can do EMBA Americas which includes five to six day blocks once a month for 20 months. EMBA Americas is designed for executives living in the United States, Canada and Latin America.
Stern School of Business — New York University
NYU’s Stern School of Business has a renowned EMBA program. In fact, U.S. News ranks Stern’s EMBA in the top five EMBA programs in the country. This program takes 22 months to complete and includes classes every other Friday and Saturday. Students only take two classes at a time, which allows a work-life balance for students juggling their education, families and full-time careers. Stern’s students will also gain access to their alumni network of 100,000 graduates.
Gabelli School of Business — Fordham University
Fordham University’s Gabelli School of Business provides an EMBA program that requires students to take courses for one three-day weekend per month over 22 months. Applicants must have seven years of work history before joining the program, and usually come in at an average age of 33-years old. EMBAs complete a concentration in management systems with supplemental courses in finance and business communication. Fordham boasts a tight-knit, loyal alumni network.
Zarb School of Business — Hofstra University
Students at Hofstra University’s Zarb School of Business can earn an EMBA in just 18 months. Fordham’s EMBAs meet on campus on alternate Saturdays and complete the rest of their coursework online. Though students are only on campus one day every other week, they will end up spending about 18 hours a month in classes. The program also includes one week abroad. Fordham’s EMBA students accrue a total of 41 credits.
Zarb EMBA grads boast a hefty 100 percent employment rate upon earning their degree with a staggering $123,500 average annual salary just to start. Several EMBA alum of the most recent graduating class even managed to earn a starting salary north of $155,000.
For more information on the best New York Executive MBA programs, check out our comprehensive NYC EMBA guide.