The Basics
Before getting into the details of the respective programs, you may want to run a reality check with respect to the costs as well as the time you’ll need to be away from work. These two criteria may serve well as your initial filters while shortlisting programs.
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| School(s) | Programme | Days away from work | Fee (,000 $) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Fuqua | Global Executive MBA | 45 | 150 |
| ESCP Europe (Beirut) | Executive MBA Middle-East | 75 | 72 |
| HEC Paris | Executive MBA Middle-East | 62 | 95 |
| INSEAD | Global Executive MBA Middle-East | 53 | 135 |
| London Business School | Executive MBA | 72 | 129 |
The Experience
The experience you will get out of your Executive MBA can differ quite a bit from program to program.
Consider whether you are looking for a program that does not require any travel or one that offers you the opportunity to develop a truly global outlook.
Another big part of your Executive MBA will be the people sitting next to you – they contribute to your learning experience as well as your network. Which student body is best for you? Would you thrive in a younger, more energetic group or in a more experienced, focused class?
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| School(s) | Programme | Location(s) | Class size | Average exp. (yrs) | Average age (yrs) | % Female | Nationalities | Duration (months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Fuqua | Global Executive MBA | Durham NC (3 weeks) Latin America: City TBA (1 week) Asia: City TBA (1 week) Europe: Berlin (1 week) | 125 | 15 | 40 | 23 | 17 | 16 |
| INSEAD | Global Executive MBA Middle-East | Abu Dhabi, UAE | 210 | 13 | 38 | 23 | 53 | 15 |
| ESCP Europe (Beirut) | Executive MBA Middle-East | Beirut, Lebanon (40 days) TBD (25 days) | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 |
| HEC Paris | Executive MBA Middle-East | Doha, Qatar (52 days) TBD (10 days) | 35 | 15 | 35 | 22 | 14 | 16 |
| London Business School | Executive MBA | Dubai (121 days) TBD (1 week) | 51 | 12 | 0 | 27 | 28 | 20 |
Getting In
The top Executive MBA programs are quite competitive and may require you to take an admission test – often the GMAT, the Executive Assessment, or in INSEAD’s case, the INSEAD Assessment.
Further, you will need to turn in strong applications in order to make your candidature attractive to the schools.
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| School(s) | Programme | Min. exp. (yrs) | Average exp. (yrs) | Test Required | Starts | Deadlines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Fuqua | Global Executive MBA | 5 | 15 | GMAT GRE EA | July | Deadlines |
| ESCP Europe (Beirut) | Executive MBA Middle-East | 0 | 0 | January | Deadlines | |
| HEC Paris | Executive MBA Middle-East | 5 | 15 | GMAT EA HEC | Februrary | Deadlines |
| INSEAD | Global Executive MBA Middle-East | 3 | 13 | GMAT INSEAD Assessment | October | Deadlines |
| London Business School | Executive MBA | 0 | 12 | GMAT EA | January September | Deadlines |