Student Profile

"The program is a passport to an elite club consisting of graduates in senior positions in large corporations."
Suresh Kotha, Professor of Organizational Research and Management
Who Attends UW’s EMBA Program?
One of the best ways to evaluate an EMBA program is the quality of the students it attracts. When you become part of an Executive MBA class, you will join an elite group of 45 to 50 accomplished professionals.
At the Michael G. Foster School of Business, typical Executive MBA students fit this profile:
• Age: thirties and forties
• Positions: mid-level managers, senior managers, executives, and entrepreneurs
• Accomplishments: outstanding career achievements
• Work experience: average of 14 years work experience, including eight years in management
Are you ready to join the successful, highly motivated professionals who attend the Executive EMBA Program at UW's Foster School of Business?
Class Profile
| 2010 Entering Class |
|
| Class Size - Regional |
39 |
| Class Size - North America |
35 |
| Female |
27% |
| Ethnic/Racial Minority |
20% |
| Average Age |
37 |
|
|
| Average Years of Work Experience |
|
| Professional Experience |
14 years |
| Management Experience |
8 years |
|
|
| Education |
|
| Undergraduate |
80% |
| Master's degree |
7% |
| J.D./Ph.D./Ed.D./MD |
8% |
| No degree |
5% |
| Undergraduate Major |
|
| Business Administration |
26% |
| Engineering |
20% |
| Humanities |
10% |
| Natural Science |
20% |
| Social Science |
19% |
| Geographical Area Represented |
| Alaska |
| NewYork |
| Oregon |
| Washington |
| Wisconsin |
| Industry Mix |
|
| Wholesale |
3% |
Utilities/Transportation/ Forest Products |
4% |
| Telecommunication |
4% |
| Retailer/Online |
5% |
Other/Non-profit/ Government |
11% |
| Manufacturing |
5% |
High Tech/ Computer Services |
15% |
| Healthcare/Biotech |
19% |
| Financial/Banking |
7% |
| Communication |
4% |
| Commerical Real Estate |
5% |
| Aerospace |
11% |
| Advertising/Consulting |
7% | |
 |
| Job Function |
|
Corporate/ Strategic Planning |
12% |
| Engineering |
14% |
Financial/ Investments |
11% |
| General Management |
5% |
| Healthcare Management |
5% |
| HR Management |
3% |
| Information Technology |
14% |
| Marketing/Sales |
19% |
| Production/Operations |
16% |
| Other |
1% | |
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