We support our military students in several different ways: Application Fee Waiver and Financial Aid As a small token of our appreciation, we waive the application fee for all U.S. Military applicants. To request a waiver, contact the Admissions team of the program to which you’re applying before submitting your…Read More
Military and Veterans
Admissions and Financial Aid Tips for Getting an MBA While in the Military
We value the richness and experience that our military students bring to the EMBA program. Two of our current students recently shared some tips for navigating the admissions and financial aid process as a military applicant. They talked about topics ranging from transitioning to the private sector to financial aid to…Read More How to Change Careers with an EMBA
In just two years, you could earn the world-renowned Wharton MBA and move your career to new levels. The Wharton MBA Program for Executives gives you the business and leadership skills needed to achieve your goals. Wharton EMBA students who want to advance their careers have many resources throughout the…Read More Veteran Brings Unique Experiences to Wharton’s EMBA Program
When Josh Brackett came to Wharton’s EMBA program in Philadelphia, he brought many experiences to the table. Those included nonprofit work in Africa, deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan with the U.S. Army, risk management jobs in the private sector, and a strategy role at CBS. We asked Josh to tell us…Read More
EMBA Student Veteran Builds Synergies
EMBA student veteran and Naval Academy graduate Jeffrey Mund has been busy networking with his new classmates at Wharton. In addition to his role as manager of Maryland, Delaware and BWI Airport for Deutsche Post DHL, he has connected fellow veterans and active duty military students on the Philadelphia and San…Read More
Executive MBA Applicant Journey: Matt Boehm
Matt Boehm, an active duty Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy, was on his way to attending another business school to earn his MBA when he took the recommendation to visit Wharton’s San Francisco campus. We talked to Matt about what changed his mind. Hear more about his executive MBA applicant…Read More
Wharton’s EMBA Program: More than an MBA Experience, It’s a Life Change
This time two years ago, I was cramming and preparing for an unknown journey that we call WEMBA (Wharton’s EMBA Program). I thought that I was prepared for a two-year experience that only affected me two days every two weeks. But this program gave me more than I asked for.…Read More
Wharton EMBA Students Use Independent Study to Help Veterans Transition to Civilian Life
When Lisa Nagorny separated from the U.S. Navy in 2008, she was juggling a move from Afghanistan to Washington, D.C., a job search, her wedding, and the purchase of a home. While all of those were big transitions, the job search was particularly challenging. She explains that as a ROTC…Read More