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Executive MBA Program

A Different Degree of Experience

Level up your skills and accelerate your career in the NYU Stern Executive MBA program, available in New York City and in Washington, DC


Which Location is Right for Me?

The Executive MBA program is structured to enable students to earn their MBA from NYU Stern while still keeping up with their personal and professional responsibilities. Choose the location and format that best suits your work-life balance.
 New York CityWashington, DC
Program StartJanuary & AugustAugust
Class ScheduleEvery other Friday & SaturdayOne, 3-day weekend per month 
(Friday-Saturday-Sunday)
Length of program22 months24 months
Prerequisites

Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent)

Minimum 6y full time work experience

Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent)

Minimum 6y full time work experience

Average Cohort Size6040
SpecializationsChoose up to 3 specific areas of businessChoose up to 3 specific areas of business
Required Residencies

Year 1: 

  • Orientation Week in NY
  • Global Immersion Experience

Year 2: 

  • Optional Global Immersion Experience

 

Year 1: 

  • Orientation Week in NY
  • Global Immersion Experience

Year 2: 

  • Domestic Residency in DC 
  • Optional Global Immersion Experience

Explore Our Curriculum

NYU Stern's world renowned Faculty teach the Executive MBA core courses and electives in-person in NYC and DC

Spotlight on Stern

Latest updates and success stories from Stern

NYU Stern Executive MBA is ranked #8!

The NYU Stern Executive MBA program is ranked #8 on U.S. News & World Reports 2025 Executive MBA programs!

Prof. Maher Said is featured in the FT's “Business School Professors’ Picks”

Maher Said, Prof. of Economics and Academic Director of Executive MBA Programs highlights how news on DeepMind’s recent decision to slow research publications had practical applications in his EMBA courses. 

Newsweek interview with NYU Stern Chief AI Architect, Conor Grennan

Check out Newsweek interview with Conor Grennan, NYU Stern's Chief AI Architect, as he emphasizes that effectively adopting Generative AI (GenAI) requires a behavioral shift. 

What Stern EMBA Students are Saying

Our students become partners in their educational experience, sharing knowledge and building upon each other's strengths.
Photo of Rey Grewal, Class of January 2026

"I had the opportunity to work with several clients and colleagues who were Stern alumni. I was impressed by the way they approached complex business problems with creativity, rigor, and a deep understanding of the global landscape. Their stories of transformation, innovation, and success sparked my desire to be part of the Stern community that shared my values and aspirations."

Rey Grewal, EMBA NYC Class of 2026
Associate Manager, Sia Partners


Photo of Kim Aguilo, Class of August 2025

“I put off pursuing my MBA for years. Life often got in the way. What I did not expect to find was how much support my cohort offered beyond my study group, including perspective on what it meant to be a person of color, a woman, and a working parent in corporate America. Stern gave me a community."

Kim Aguilo, EMBA NYC Class of 2025
Senior Director of Media Operations, ESPN


Photo of Abdulla Damluji, Class of August 2023

"I’ve had a truly transformative experience in the NYU Stern Executive MBA program. The caliber of the faculty, the rigor of the curriculum, and the diversity and dynamism of my DC23 cohort have all contributed to an enriching journey."

Abdulla Damluji, EMBA DC Class of 2023
Director of Outcomes Research, Inova Health System


ATTEND AN ADMISSIONS EVENT

Learn more about the Executive MBA programs in NYC and DC. Hear from admissions directors, students, and faculty to learn about the EMBA experience. Events offered in-person and online.

View Upcoming Admissions Events

Frequently Asked Questions

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In order to apply to the Executive MBA program, you must have:

  • A bachelor’s degree or equivalent
  • A minimum of 6 years of full-time work experience by the start of the program, typically calculated from the time you earned your undergraduate degree 

January Start (NY Only): September 15, October 15

August Start (NY and DC): March 15, May 15 

Executive MBA students have access to Stern’s Working Professionals Team. For more information on Careers, please click here.