Executive MBA Class Profile
Connecting experienced leaders across industries
Cohorts consist of individuals from a broad range of academic backgrounds and professional experiences, all with a wealth of work and management experience. Each cohort typically has 40 students, with 80 students in the entire program.
Executive MBA Class Demographic
The Executive MBA cohort's demographic composition over several academic cycles.
| Gender | Percent |
|---|---|
| Male | 62% |
| Female | 30% |
| Other | 7% |
| No Data | 1% |
| Gender | Percent |
|---|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 82% |
| Hispanic | 9% |
| No Data | 9% |
| Identity | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 58% |
| Asian | 16% |
| Black | 10% |
| Multiracial | 4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 2% |
| No Data | 10% |
Ideal UMN Carlson Executive MBA Candidate
The Carlson School's Executive MBA program is designed for working professionals looking to advance their careers and stay competitive in the business world. Classes take place on alternating weekends and online, making this program ideal for students with multiple commitments and/or are working full-time.
- Hard-working, curious, and ambitious professionals with 10+ years of work experience, focused on accelerating their careers into senior leadership roles or transforming their career trajectories
- Strategic thinkers, team-oriented, and proven leaders with a growth mindset who bring rich work experience to the classroom, eager to apply new knowledge immediately to solve complex business challenges
- Seeking a rigorous but flexible program that accommodates their demanding executive schedules while allowing them to maintain high-impact roles in their organizations
Executive MBA Student Profile
Name: Matt Pilla
Class of: 26
"Successful managers will remain coachable and strive to improve their leadership skills throughout their working careers. The Carlson School has tailored its programs with this idea in mind. The professors and associated curriculum promote the idea that leadership can be developed through many topics of study and that it’s a skill set that will remain relevant throughout our professional careers."
Average Executive MBA Student Profile
The average student entering the Executive MBA program has the following academic and work experience metrics.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median GPA | 3.28 |
| Average Years of Work Experience | 10-19 |
| Average Age | 39 |
| Industry or sector | Percentage of employment |
|---|---|
| Business & Commerce | 34% |
| Engineering | 24% |
| Science | 22% |
| Social Science | 14% |
| Humanities | 5% |
| Economics | 2% |
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 27% |
| Finance and Insurance | 15% |
| Healthcare and Social Assistance | 14% |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 10% |
| Information | 6% |
| Educational Services | 5% |