The Executive Assessment Blog

Technology is one of the most popular industries students in graduate management education aspire to work in. GMAC research shows that 23 percent of students in Executive MBAs intend to pursue a career in technology and 21 percent of EMBA graduates go on to work in technology, making it the most popular industry for employment.

This demand is hardly surprising. The breakneck pace of technological change—from artificial intelligence to nanotechnology—is exciting and something many are eager to be part of. An EMBA helps prepare students for a tech career, whether they are looking to get into it from a different industry or want to accelerate their current tech career. Here’s how.

If you have decided to pursue an Executive MBA, you may be feeling a little overwhelmed by the choices available. Especially if you are open to commuting long distances or even going overseas for your EMBA, you may quite literally have a world of options before you.

Not only are there many EMBA programs available, but you may wonder if there are substantial differences between them. While many EMBA programs look similar at first glance, there are often significant considerations that set them apart.

Here are four tips to help you decide which EMBA program is likely to be the best fit for you.

Building a professional network is the key to success in your career. Not only can your network unlock new professional opportunities, but it can also expose you to innovative ideas. One benefit of an Executive MBA (EMBA) program that you may not have considered is its exceptional networking opportunities.

In fact, the unique characteristics of the EMBA mean that students are exceptionally well positioned to grow their professional connections. Here’s a look at how an EMBA can help you expand your own network.

Joint Executive MBA programs have risen to prominence in recent years. In the latest Financial Times rankings of the world’s best EMBAs, half of the top 10 were joint programs. By pooling their resources together, business schools are able to offer students an EMBA that provides truly exceptional value.

With a joint EMBA you get a degree from not just one, but two (and sometimes even three or more) business schools. That alone is a powerful incentive to consider a joint EMBA program. Beyond that, there are many other benefits. Here’s a look at just a few of them.

Graduate business degrees have widespread and far-reaching rewards, but the specific benefits of a professional b-school program can make it an attractive option for experienced working professionals looking to advance their career.

Executive MBAs (EMBA), executive master’s, and online and hybrid programs stand out with their convenient and flexible entrance exam, accommodating course delivery methods, and unique alumni networks.

Enrolling in an Executive MBA at an elite school like UCD Smurfit in Dublin is a goal for many professionals who want to take their careers to the next level. An EMBA holds exceptional value for mid-career candidates and can lead to promotions, salary increases, and greater leadership responsibilities. Our own research, for instance, shows that 89% of EMBA graduates find their business school experience to be professionally rewarding.

If you’re looking for a way to gain the benefits of b-school on a schedule that will work with your busy life, an executive MBA (EMBA) may be your answer.

EMBA programs are designed for seasoned professionals who are looking to boost their career, gain leadership skills, and expand their network—all while remaining employed. Plus, an EMBA isn’t your only option; there are other professional b-school programs, such as executive master’s and online and flexible MBAs, that cater to candidates looking for more flexibility in their advanced degree. Understanding the characteristics of a typical EMBA candidate can help you decide whether this degree is the best fit for you.