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    Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA)

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    Champaign, USMBAIn-person20 months
    $60,666.00
    Tuition
    over 20mo
    62
    Cohort
    students

    Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a 20-month, in-person MBA program based in Champaign, US. Tuition is $60,666.

    About the program

    The program prepares experienced professionals for advanced leadership roles through a curriculum focused on business languages, approaches, and global business practice, including a hands-on international consulting project. Classes meet four days per month on alternating Fridays and Saturdays over 20 months.

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    Financial Times Executive MBA 2024

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    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $19,230.00
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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is $60,666.
    Is Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign online or in-person?
    Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is offered in-person.
    How long does Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign take to complete?
    Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is structured around 20 months.
    How large is the Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign cohort?
    Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign typically enrolls around 62 students per cohort.
    What work-permit options follow Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign?
    Post-completion work rights for Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign: 12 months OPT (US)