EMBA Stories: Work/Life Balance “Wharton doesn’t just provide you with knowledge for two years—it gives you a lifetime of resources and connections that continue to support you long after graduation,” says Bo Zhao, WG’18. Wharton MBA Exec Mom is Revolutionizing the Baby Gear IndustryMembers of Wharton’s first Global Executive MBA cohort reflect on their academic journeys and the opportunities the program’s hybrid design unlocked for them.Education Without Borders“Wharton has broadened my perspective, strengthened my knowledge, and challenged me to think differently,” says Sarela Herrada, WG’25.Balancing Entrepreneurship, School, and Parenthood While Scaling a Global BusinessWithin two months of graduating, Alex Daie, WG’24, transitioned from flying jets for the US Navy to becoming the CFO of a $100-million revenue business.From Cockpits to C-Suites: How Wharton’s EMBA Propelled a Military Career into Finance Leadership“The nonprofit sector is a major part of the global economy. This course gives students the chance to gain practical experience and fill in a missing piece of the puzzle for those interested in social impact,” says David Rhode.Wharton Launches Social Impact Practicum for EMBA Students“We are a testament to the strength of Wharton relationships and using what we learned in class to build financial businesses that are really thriving,” says Aaron Ishikawa, WG’21.Wharton EMBA Alums Leverage Education and Network to Launch VC Fund“Students come to Wharton to amplify their impact and accelerate their careers, whether advancing within their current organization or exploring new opportunities,” says EMBA Admissions Director Barbara Craft.5 Essential Career Support Insights for Wharton EMBA Students and AlumniWharton MBA student is out of this world“The breadth of exposure to a global curriculum and to professionals from places I’ve never been in the world has been incredibly fruitful from both a personal and professional perspective,” says second-year Wharton EMBA student Yemi Ahouanmenou, WG’25.Learning How to Make a Bigger Global Impact“The ability to take electives with a different cohort is an extraordinary opportunity to build connections with more students from differing backgrounds and industries,” says Richard Waterman, Deputy Vice Dean for Wharton’s EMBA Program.Wharton EMBA Program Offers Cross-Cohort FlexibilityLoad More Stories
