Yale SOM Welcomes the MBA for Executives Class of 2028
The MBA for Executives Class of 2028 brings together an accomplished group of leaders representing a range of industries.
SOM’s newest MBA for Executives (EMBA) class arrived at Edward P. Evans Hall on July 12 for the two-week orientation and residency period that begins their 22-month program.
The Class of 2028 includes 77 students. The new class is 42% women, 43% U.S. students of color, and 30% U.S. underrepresented students of color. Students born abroad constitute nearly 16% of the class, and veterans and active-duty members of the military constitute 13%.
A group of leaders from a variety of industries and sectors, the class includes healthcare practitioners, educators, engineers, entrepreneurs, nonprofit professionals, financial managers, and consultants. Students bring an average of 15 years of professional experience to the program.
The Class of 2028 is also academically accomplished, with 43% already holding advanced degrees in areas such as medicine, law, public health, science, and nursing.
About 73% of the class works in the for-profit sector, while 23% come from the nonprofit sector and 4% from government. Students’ employers include financial services provider Capital One; technology and media companies such as Cisco Systems Inc. and Paramount; consumer brands Peloton and PepsiCo; manufacturing companies General Dynamics Electric Boat and Trane; and public and nonprofit organizations including the City of Hartford and the American Red Cross.
During their first year in the program, students will take Yale SOM’s integrated core curriculum and new AI-focused courses while participating in colloquia with visiting experts and leaders. In the second year, students will take advanced management courses and electives in leadership, innovation, strategy, economics, and other management disciplines.
