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Announcing a New Major in Artificial Intelligence for Business

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We are excited to share a new academic offering for Wharton Executive MBA students: the Artificial Intelligence for Business major. As the role of AI continues to expand across industries and geographies, Wharton is staying at the forefront by giving EMBA students the opportunity to build meaningful expertise in one of the most transformative technologies ...Read More

We’re Coming to a City Near You!

EMBA Philadelphia, San Francisco, Global

We’ve wrapped up the admissions cycle for the Executive MBA Class of 2027, and our team is already looking ahead with excitement to the Class of 2028. This summer and fall, our admissions team is traveling across the U.S. and Latin America to meet prospective applicants in person. These events are a great opportunity to get ...Read More

Wharton MBA Program for Executives 2026 Application Deadlines Announced

EMBA Philadelphia, San Francisco, Global

The Wharton MBA Program for Executives Admission Team is excited to announce its deadlines for the 2025-2026 admission cycle:   Application Deadline Interview Invitations  Decisions Round 1 Wednesday, October 15, 2025 Monday, November 17, 2025 Friday, December 19, 2025 Round 2 Wednesday, January 14, 2026 Thursday, February 19, 2026 Thursday, March 26, 2026   Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. ET the day of the deadline. Interviews are by ...Read More

Wharton Professor Reveals Essential Negotiation Lessons for EMBA Students

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Wharton Professor Reveals Essential Negotiation Lessons for EMBA Students Credit: The Wharton School Negotiation is a vital skill for any executive, but it’s one that can always be refined. According to Prof. Mary-Hunter (Mae) McDonnell, who teaches Negotiations in Wharton’s MBA Program for Executives (EMBA), it’s never too late to…Read More Read More

Wharton EMBA Round 1 Interview Invitations Released

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We’re excited to announce that interview invitations for the Wharton MBA Program for Executives have been released via email for Round 1. If you’ve been selected to interview, congratulations! This is an important milestone in the application process, and we’re looking forward to getting to know you better. What to Expect in Your Interview: Your interview will ...Read More

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