INTERACTIVE CONTENT – Lead at the highest level with an Executive MBA

For executives looking to break through barriers and accelerate their careers, simply gaining more experience is no longer enough — what’s needed is access to transformative knowledge and an elite network of peers and mentors. That’s where the University of Chicago Booth School of Business stands apart.

Across its campuses in Chicago, Hong Kong, and London, its Executive MBA (EMBA) programme is a powerful career accelerator. Taught by world-renowned faculty, including 10 Nobel Prize-winning professors, the programme equips leaders with the tools to make critical, high-impact decisions. 

But the value doesn’t stop in the classroom. Booth’s EMBA delivers an impressive return on investment — think of an expansive global network, full-time job offers, and a median starting salary of US$175,000.

Statistics

• 3 global campuses
• #3 best business school (U.S. News & World Report)
• 75% of alumni attribute part of their professional success to Chicago Booth
• 10,000 Booth alumni in C-suite roles globally 

The Chicago Booth EMBA

Designed for working professionals, Booth’s EMBA programme is as impactful as it is effective. On this route, you will spend approximately 21 months working alongside an ambitious, intellectually curious cohort of professionals who represent over 45 different nationalities.

This diversity ensures a truly global perspective — exposing you to a wide range of international insights, cultures, and professional experiences. These varied viewpoints will sharpen your business acumen and enhance your ability to navigate challenges across borders.

Robust support that boosts employability

An EMBA from Chicago Booth is a game-changer — just ask the graduates who’ve quickly advanced in their careers, equipped with the distinctive Booth advantage: career readiness, increased confidence, and a solid support system. Central to this is the Global Career and Leadership Development (GCLD) team, which offers leadership coaching and career guidance tailored to EMBA students.

“The Global Career and Leadership Development (GCLD) team at Chicago Booth provides leadership coaching and career expertise to support students throughout their programme,” says EMBA student, Atri Sen. 

“I set up bi-weekly calls with a coach on the Booth team. These sessions gave me the confidence to explore opportunities in areas beyond my professional expertise and consider jobs that could be potential ‘career pivots.” 

Beyond the classroom, the GCLD team offers executive-level students an array of resources, from skill-building workshops and personalised coaching to a strong alumni network and dedicated support. These experiences blend theory with real-world application to ensure that every student is prepared for leadership at the highest level.

• The Leadership Exploration and Development course (LEAD)

A cornerstone of the EMBA programme, LEAD is a required course that offers a series of integrated career and executive leadership experiences, specifically designed for professionals at the executive level. Tailored to address your unique business needs, aspirations, and capabilities, it includes personalised, one-on-one executive coaching from experts across Chicago, London, and Hong Kong. 

Sessions focus on critical areas like executive presence, self-awareness, networking, interview preparation, managing transitions, market awareness, and detailed resume/CV reviews.

• Boundless networking opportunities 

At Chicago Booth, networking is less of a buzzword and more of a strategic advantage. The school hosts over 400 networking events annually, bringing in industry leaders to share their insights and engage directly with students. These events offer invaluable opportunities to build connections, learn from top professionals, and open doors to high-level positions across industries.

Booth also facilitates on-campus interviews, helping students secure internships and full-time roles with over 100 organisations. Each year, more than 3,000 positions are posted on the university’s job portal, with over 40% at the senior manager level or higher. Students and alumni also gain unlimited access to a vast network of over 1,700 unique companies.

• Fruitful career outcomes

Earning a Chicago Booth EMBA is just the beginning. With lifetime access to robust career services, a wealth of industry partnerships, and a powerful network of 56,000 alumni, the return on your time and investment is unmatched.

It’s no surprise that 75% of alumni credit Booth with their professional success, many excelling in fields like consulting, private equity, finance, and marketing. Graduates even report increased confidence in their ability to navigate ambiguity, lead teams, and solve any business problem. 

Hear from the students

I was looking at executive MBA programmes and found that the Booth programme gave me a very unique combination. First of all, a world-class academic rigour that is incomparable to any other programs I’ve looked at. Secondly, a global cohort that really spans the US, Europe, and Asia with real physical presence in all three locations. My personal ROI is really the network, the people, the community that I built that will be with me for the rest of my life.

Anh Nguyen

Pursued an EMBA in London and is currently the CEO of Nimi Collectibles.

My personal ROI is threefold: the network, the tools, and the reputation. As an entrepreneur, I see myself using the tools that I’ve learned through the programme every day. When people learn that you graduated from the number-one EMBA programme in the world, and they understand the rigour of the programme, many doors that were previously closed start opening up.

Michael Diarra

Pursued an EMBA in Chicago and is currently a Senior Regulatory Risk Management Executive at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the founder of SaaS platform C-Thru-AI. 

Through the MBA programme, I developed a very strong executive presence, strong time management, confidence, accountability, ownership, trust, and valuing relationships. To me, that has been the biggest ROI. Booth gave me the confidence to say that, “Hey, you can reinvent. You can solve problems. You can innovate. You can figure out how to work with people. Let’s just get it done.

Saranya Sriram
Pursued an EMBA in Hong Kong and is currently a principal product lead at Microsoft Azure. 

An enriching education awaits at the University of Chicago Booth, School of Business.