Class Profile
Stern's Executive MBA students come from around the world and have diverse professional backgrounds which contribute to the peer-to-peer learning in class.
Below is a snapshot of the typical NYU Stern Executive MBA class:
Typical Class Profile
| Class Size |
60 |
| Average Age |
38 |
| Average Work Experience |
14 yrs. |
| Average Management Experience |
9 yrs. |
| International Background |
40% |
| Women |
30% |
| Previously Earned Advanced Degree |
40% |
Industry
| Financial Services |
28% |
| Healthcare / Pharmaceutical |
17% |
| Advertising / Media / Publishing |
12% |
| IT |
9% |
| Government / Nonprofit |
7% |
| Consulting |
5% |
| Consumer Products |
5% |
| Telecom / Communications |
4% |
| Other* |
13% |
*Other includes industries such as aerospace engineering, energy/utilities, entertainment/hospitality, legal, real estate and retail.
Function
| Marketing/Sales |
18% |
| Finance |
15% |
| General Management |
13% |
| Consulting |
10% |
| CEO/Entrepreneur |
9% |
| IT |
7% |
| R&D |
5% |
| Operations |
5% |
| Medical Professional |
5% |
| Project Management |
4% |
| Legal |
2% |
| Other* |
7% |
*Other includes various cross-functional roles.
