I would like to pursue a business degree but I am a bit confused about the difference between an online MBA and an EMBA. It seems to me that most of the EMBA programs I have looked at include online learning but also mix in classroom time. Some online MBA programs do this as well, so I wonder what is the dividing line between them? Which do employers prefer?
Online MBA vs. EMBA
Posted Sep 16, 2020 18:53
I would like to pursue a business degree but I am a bit confused about the difference between an online MBA and an EMBA. It seems to me that most of the EMBA programs I have looked at include online learning but also mix in classroom time. Some online MBA programs do this as well, so I wonder what is the dividing line between them? Which do employers prefer?
Posted Sep 18, 2020 08:54
I would like to pursue a business degree but I am a bit confused about the difference between an online MBA and an EMBA. It seems to me that most of the EMBA programs I have looked at include online learning but also mix in classroom time. Some online MBA programs do this as well, so I wonder what is the dividing line between them? Which do employers prefer?
The two types of course cater for different cohorts of applicants rather than employers having a preference. EMBAs are usually geared towards older, more experienced candidates (say, 10 years plus experience) who might already be in a management position. EMBA candidates are less likely to be looking for a significant change in role e.g. moving into consulting, or change in industry sector or large jump in salary. EMBA courses often have a higher component of softer skills learning e.g. leadership. Finally, EMBAs are usually part time to fit in around students' current jobs but may have classes scheduled in the evenings or in blocks of long weekends.
[Edited by aslamo on Sep 18, 2020]
[quote]I would like to pursue a business degree but I am a bit confused about the difference between an online MBA and an EMBA. It seems to me that most of the EMBA programs I have looked at include online learning but also mix in classroom time. Some online MBA programs do this as well, so I wonder what is the dividing line between them? Which do employers prefer? [/quote]<br><br>The two types of course cater for different cohorts of applicants rather than employers having a preference. EMBAs are usually geared towards older, more experienced candidates (say, 10 years plus experience) who might already be in a management position. EMBA candidates are less likely to be looking for a significant change in role e.g. moving into consulting, or change in industry sector or large jump in salary. EMBA courses often have a higher component of softer skills learning e.g. leadership. Finally, EMBAs are usually part time to fit in around students' current jobs but may have classes scheduled in the evenings or in blocks of long weekends.
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