Executive MBA Council Releases 2010 Membership Data
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Date: Tue, 5 Oct 2010 Time: 3:55 AM
ORANGE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Inquiries and applications to Executive MBA (EMBA) Education programs increased in 2010, according to the Executive MBA Council’s 2010 Membership Program Survey. On average, programs received 533 inquiries, up from 519 in 2009, and the number of applications per program was 93.3, up from 92.6 the year before. “We’re pleased that interest and applications are up for EMBA programs, especially during these tough times,” says Michael Desiderio, executive director of the Executive MBA Council. “The caliber of EMBA students continues to be high as well. Both the years of work and management experience of our students remain consistent.”
The council’s annual Membership Program Survey offers a comprehensive overview of worldwide member programs. Approximately 308 member programs participated in the 2010 survey. Data for the survey was gathered in summer 2010.
High Caliber of Students
The average years of management experience for EMBA students is 8.4, up from 8.3, the average the past four years. The average years of work experience is 13.3, compared with 12.8 in 2006.
The average GPA has held steady – 3.18 in 2010; 3.16 in 2006.
Ninety-three (93) percent of programs require an interview, up from 86 percent in 2006.
“The caliber of EMBA students continues to be high as well. Both the years of work and management experience of our students remain consistent.”
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