Your chosen area of focus should align well with both your previous professional experience and long-term goals. We suggest learning more about each area of focus  here. If you have any questions about your alignment with your intended area of focus, please complete a resume pre-assessment.

Due to program scheduling, a student is only able to participate in one area of focus. Students spend roughly 75% of the program with classmates across all three areas, which allows for considerable contact and networking across  the cohort.

You do need to apply to one area of focus. If you have any questions about which area of focus best suits you, please complete a resume pre-assessment.

Once we have received your entire application and the round application date has passed, it will be reviewed by the admissions committee. Successful candidates will move to the interview stage of the admissions process and be invited to an on-campus interview. Please see our timeline of admissions rounds, interviews, and decision dates.

If you are interested in visiting us, we hold a number of information sessions throughout the year, generally one Saturday each month. Please see a list of upcoming admissions events. If you are looking to visit campus on another day, please contact emba.admissions@yale.edu. 

It is not possible to earn the MBA for Executives as part of a joint degree. 

As Yale’s unique integrated core curriculum is structured differently than other MBA programs, we do not accept transfer students from other universities. 

No, prospective students who already hold an MBA are not eligible to apply to the Yale MBA for Executives

Applications will be considered during three different rounds throughout the year. Application deadlines can be found on the Application Information page. To be considered for a specific round, all application requirements must be completed before the round deadline. 

All application requirements can be found on the Application Information page.

We require applicants to have a minimum of five years of post-graduate professional experience, a complete undergraduate degree, and be in a position to accelerate in his or her career.

There is no minimum GMAT, GRE or EA score required to apply to Yale SOM. We will consider your scores in the context of your whole application. 

Yes, we require one of these standardized tests as part of a complete application. There are no waivers for this requirement.

The Executive Assessment is specifically designed to evaluate the business school readiness of seasoned professionals.  The assessment focuses on skills that are critical both at work and in an Executive MBA program: higher order reasoning, critical thinking, analysis, and problem-solving.  Because it was designed specifically for experienced professionals, it requires modest preparation, takes only 90 minutes to complete, and includes flexible rescheduling options. The test is administered by the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC), creators of the GMAT® exam. Learn more about the Executive Assessment by visiting gmac.com/ea.

No. You can submit an application prior to taking the exam; however, your application will not be considered complete without a valid test score. We will review your application with your unofficial scores, updating them as they are reported to us.

We encourage applicants to schedule ample time to prepare for the exam; the format does take some time to adjust to and timing during the exam is very important.

Have your official score report(s) sent directly to the Yale School of Management. 

You can request GMAT score reports through www.mba.com (use code 3TJ-BX-75). You can request GRE score reports from www.ets.org/gre (use code 5624).

You can request EA score reports from www.gmac.com/ea (select Yale School of Management).
 

Interviews are not required to submit an application. Once we have received an application, it will be reviewed, and successful candidates will move to the interview stage of the admissions process. Interviews take place on Yale SOM’s campus.

Your supervisor must agree in writing to support you by providing the time to attend scheduled classes and sufficient scheduling flexibility to complete required coursework. You do not need to demonstrate financial support from your employer. If you are self-employed, you may submit yourself as your own employer. You must provide the name of your supervisor upon submission of your application, but the employer approval form is not sent to your employer until candidates are  invited and sign up to interview.

Ideally, at least one of the recommenders should be in a position to assess your performance in your most recent role. You are required to provide two recommendations, and professional recommendations are preferred.

No, the TOEFL  is not required of non-native English speaking applicants to the MBA for Executives. All applicants must take the GRE, GMAT, or EA.

Both programs offer the same MBA degree but are delivered in different formats. You can learn more about the differences here.

Due to the nature of the program, the MBA for Executives is appropriate for those looking to accelerate their career in their current field. If you are looking for a career transition, the full-time program may be more fitting. You are welcome to conduct a resume pre-assessment to determine your fit for the program.

We do offer a pre-assessment to determine if you meet our requirements for the program. You can fill out the form on our website.

We do require that students are in full-time employment during the program. Students apply learning to their professional environments throughout the program and contribute real-time industry knowledge to class discussions.

To apply to Yale SOM, an applicant must have a four-year bachelor’s degree from an accredited U.S. institution or the international equivalent. International applicants with a three-year degree from an accredited institution may apply. 

Current information on tuition and program fees can be found here. Program fees include tuition, required textbooks, study materials, breakfast and lunch on all class days, Yale parking, and lodging/ parking at the Omni New Haven Hotel during summer residencies and Friday evenings on class weekends.

There are several ways that you can consider to  fund your MBA. You can learn more about financial aid resources on our website.

Yes, you can find out about financial aid options here.

We offer a limited number of partial scholarships. To be considered for an award, applicants must complete the Scholarship Information section of the online application in addition to submitting a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov.

The hotel accommodation cannot be waived during the in-residence periods and the first semester. After the first semester, Friday night hotel accommodations may be waived on request and will be refunded via the Yale billing system. Contact emba.admissions@yale.edu for more information.

We suggest reviewing the employer benefit resources for how the MBA for Executives program can benefit your organization.