The University of Chicago Booth School of Business

Executive MBA Program

 I have found that
The Chicago Approach
Empowering bold thinkers and inquisitive minds to dig deeper,
my classmates are discover more, and shape the future
very supportive and
interested in learning
We bring together a global community of individuals with diverse
from one another, backgrounds and perspectives bonded by a shared sense of curiosity
rather than competing in pursuit of deeper understanding.
for the best grade.
This creates an We instill a firm grounding in core principles and a rigorous
multidiscipline approach to problem solving. Students gain the
open and inclusive
tools and analytical frameworks to make sense of complex data,
environment in turning ideas into impact.
which people feel
comfortable sharing We empower individuals to realize their passion in a flexible
their perspectives. environment of free and open inquiry. We are a collaborative
community that encourages people to take risks, debate ideas,
Rupa Mehta, ,17 and forge their own paths.
Executive MBA Program
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We help unlock true potential and propel leaders to confidently
navigate the uncertainties of a rapidly changing world.

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The University of Chicago Booth School of Business
Executive MBA Program
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 Your Intellectual Home
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business is the second oldest
business school in the United Statesand second to none when it comes to
influencing business education and business practices worldwide.

In 1943, Chicago Booth created the worlds first Executive MBA Program.

Today, we remain leaders in the field. With permanent campuses on three

continents, all offering access to the same courses, the same distinguished
Chicago Booth is Chicago Booth faculty, and the same prestigious MBA degree, the program
global and unique. can truly be called pure Chicago.
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from everywhere in Chicago
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prestigious institution:
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a PhD program
First scholarly
business journal
First woman to earn
a PhD in business
First Executive MBA
Program
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London

1982 1997 2008

First business school Six Nobel David Booth, 71,
to have a Nobel Prize-winning $300 million gift
laureate on its faculty faculty members first of this size to
a business school

Only US business school with permanent campuses on three continents:

1898

Woolgate Exchange, London

North America

1994
Europe

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Executive MBA Program
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 Your Global Network
Access to a powerful network is paramount to the Chicago Booth experience.
When you join our community, you become connected to more than 52,000
Chicago Booth alumni in over 122 countries worldwide.

The global network

In the Executive MBA Program, you establish close ties with classmates
through shared experiences on your home campus and during four
international sessions with the global cohort.
has opened a window
through which I see the
world and its diversity in
a totally different light.
I continue to be amazed
by how much I have been
able to learn from my Class Profile
as of July 2017
Booth friends from all
Executive MBA Program students follow a set curriculum as a cohort, developing uniquely strong bonds and
corners of the earth. a lasting network. They are an incredibly diverse group, hailing from numerous countries across the globe and
many different industries.
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Executive MBA Program 3 global campuses
Hong Kong Total number of students: 227
Chicago, London, Hong Kong

46 different nationalities
120 students with advanced degrees
represented

13 average years of work Average age of 37

experience 78% Male, 22% Female

Top 3 industries Energy/Oil/Utilities, +22 different industries

Cyberport, Hong Kong

Healthcare, Investment Banking/ +22 different job functions
Brokerage

The University of Chicago Booth School of Business

Executive MBA Program
Hong Kong
 Your Program of Choice
We create a community that enables the individual to thrive. Through the
Executive MBA Program, you have the ability to study for a world-class MBA
degree at Chicago Booth while remaining in your job and home region.

Although you apply to a primary campus, (Chicago, London, or Hong Kong)

you take classes at each of our global campuses during international session
With offices in Chicago,
weeks. We also offer the flexibility to take classes at the other campuses when
London, and Hong Kong, it suits your business needs.
Chicago Booths Career
Services team is dedicated to
fostering career development. Overview
Program Starts: June
Wherever you are in your Length of Program: 21 months
career, wherever you are Courses per Quarter: 2-3
Core Curriculum: 18 courses
in the world, we have the Electives: 4 courses
resources to help you reach Capstone Experience Course: Global New Venture Challenge or Integrated
Strategic Management
your professional goals. International Session Weeks: 3 in Chicago, 1 in London, 1 in Hong Kong
Time Spent with Students from All Three Campuses: 5 weeks
Optional Focused Areas of Elective Study: Capital Markets, Corporate Finance,
Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Strategy, or
Leadership and Management
Classes Meet:
Chicago: Classes meet in a combination of week-long
and weekend sessions over 21 months.
London and Hong Kong: 16 weeks over 21 months,
Monday morning through Saturday afternoon
Degree Awarded: MBA
Career Services: Lifelong access to Career Services at each of
our global campuses

The University of Chicago Booth School of Business

Executive MBA Program

Focused Areas of Study
Although not required, students may develop
additional frameworks and enhance their MBA
experience by following a focused area of study.
Students can choose to take elective courses
in one key area of business: capital markets,
corporate finance, entrepreneurship,marketing,
strategy, or leadership and management.
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business
Executive MBA Program
The Curriculum
At Chicago Booth, you are asked to go deeper into the disciplines that drive
business decisions. Your experience in the classroom is contributive; you will
be challenged and encouraged to share your views.
The Executive MBA Program offers a general management curriculum that
includes the same courses, taught by Chicago Booth faculty, on all three
campuses. Following the Foundations, Functions, Management, and Business
Environment courses, you can choose from a wide array of electives on which
to focus.
Curriculum Descriptions
n Foundations (3 Courses)
These courses focus on developing the analytical tools and knowledge that support the rest of the
curriculum (Statistics, Financial Accounting, Microeconomics).
n Functions (5 Courses)
These courses cover primary business functions (Finance, Marketing, Operations).
n Management (7 Courses)
These courses examine the concepts and techniques required for effective management (Decisions, People,
Strategy).
n Business Environment (2 Courses)
These courses cover the global business environment in which all businesses function (Macroeconomics, Global
Strategy and Economics).
n Electives (4 Courses)
You will join your classmates from Chicago, London, and Hong Kong for two consecutive weeks of elective
courses at the Charles M. Harper Center on the University of Chicago campus. Elective courses complement
the general management curriculum by delving further into specific areas of study. Actual elective courses
offered vary fromyear to year, but include cutting-edge or advanced topics.
n Capstone Experience Course (1 course)
These experiential, team-based courses have been created as capstone courses and integrate the skills and
knowledge gained throughout the program.
 Entrepreneurship:
The Global New
Functions Finance
Corporate Finance and Investment
Financial Strategy
Venture Challenge
Marketing
Marketing Management
Advanced Marketing
Operations
Executive MBA students have a unique, hands-on
Operations Management
opportunity to explore and launch entrepreneurial
ventures through the Global New Venture Challenge
Foundations (GNVC). The GNVC has been designed to expand
Statistics
Financial Accounting Management Chicago Booths Edward L. Kaplan, 71 New Venture
Microeconomics
The Decisions
Managerial Accounting Challenge to the global Executive MBA Program.
Chicago Managerial Decision Making
Capstone Approach
Negotiations
Recognized as one of the top accelerator programs
Experience People
Course Essentials of Effective Leadership in the United States, the New Venture Challenge has
Organizations and Incentives

The Global New Venture Challenge

Integrated Strategic Management
Electives*
*Students choose from a list
of courses that can vary
year to year.
Leadership Capital
graduated more than 160 start-up companies still in
Strategy
Competitive Strategy operation today, which have gone on to raise more
than $575 million in venture funding and achieve
$4 billion in exit value. The New Venture Challenge
boasts an impressive portfolio of alumni companies
Business Macroeconomics including Braintree and GrubHub.
Environment Global Strategy & Economics

In the GNVC, you are coached through the process of

building a company from start to finish, and benefit
from access to alumni and members of the business
community. Students are given a set of deliberate
steps to take, and pushed to hone in on their story
before pitching to a room full of potential investors.

Leadership Programming
As a student in the Executive MBA Program, you will also have the ability to participate in a variety of More than 80 coaches, judges, panelists, and guest
leadership development programs to enhance your leadership skills by identifying development areas, speakers participate in the GNVC at our Chicago,
building self-awareness, creating effective teams, and enhancing leadership presence and impact. London, and Hong Kong campuses.
This will begin with a required course (LEAD) in your first quarter and continue with additional optional
leadership offerings throughout the program.
 The Potential for Impact
Our faculty members are cutting-edge researchers and academics, tested
business leaders, and practitioners who bring real-world insights to the
classroom. Their research and opinions are frequently sought by major
corporations and media around the globe.

Beyond their world-renowned reputations, Chicago Booth faculty members

As a student in our are accessible, dedicated teachers committed to creating lasting impact in
Executive MBA Program, the world.

youll experience what makes

Chicago Booth unique:
Meet Our Nobel Laureates
our culture of inquiry and Since the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences was established in 1968, seven Chicago Booth faculty
members have won the award.
innovation, relentless curiosity,
fiercely independent thought,
and vigorous dialogue.

George Stigler Merton Miller Ronald Coase Gary Becker

1982 1990 1991 1992

Robert Fogel Myron Scholes Eugene Fama

1993 1997 2013

The University of Chicago Booth School of Business

Executive MBA Program

Im very grateful to be a member of the
University of Chicago. The interaction that
you get from your colleagues is so influential
in building your work that you cannot
underestimate its impact.
Eugene F. Fama
Robert R. McCormick Distinguished Service Professor of Finance
2013 Nobel laureate in Economic Sciences
Engage with Chicago Booth
Take the next step toward applying to Chicago Booth, and connect with us in one
or more of the following ways:

Meet us Contact us
Class Visits: Meet with admissions staff at one of The admissions staff at our three campuses
our three campuses when classes are in session. can answer any questions you have about the
You can attend class, meet current students, and program.
see the extent of our diverse network.
www.ChicagoBooth.edu/exec-visit Executive MBA Program Chicago
Phone: +1 312.464.8750
CV Review: Share your CV or resume with us and Email: xp@chicagobooth.edu
we can help you determine whether the Chicago
Booth Executive MBA is the right fit for you. Once Executive MBA Program London
we receive your CV/resume, well be in touch in Phone: +44 (0) 20.7070.2200
three to five business days. Email: europe.inquiries@chicagobooth.edu
www.ChicagoBooth.edu/exec-cv

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