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Class Profile
The caliber and drive of your fellow students are just as critical to your success as the top-notch faculty who teach in the program. While faculty set the stage, your classmates will propel your learning forward, especially because of the importance of study teams at The Executive MBA.
ILLINOIS Executive MBA students are typically mid- to senior-level professionals and executives from a variety of industry and service-sector backgrounds. Our students work in a wide range of industries and for a diverse set of organizations, including internationally recognized FORTUNE 500® firms, small- and medium-sized businesses, non-profits, and government entities.
At ILLINOIS, you'll gain knowledge from the collective contributions of your impressive peers. In addition, from September through April both first- and second-year Executive MBA students attend classes on the same weekends, so you'll have the opportunity to learn from students one year ahead of you, and to mentor the students in the class following yours. Naturally, you'll form friendships with many of your professors and fellow students, who will remain a vital network of support throughout your career.
We look for students with at least ten years of work experience; the class overall averages more than thirteen years of post-baccalaureate work. In exceptional cases, we may admit a less-experienced student with promise, but all students are required to have a minimum of seven years of professional experience.
When reviewing your application, we look carefully at your reasons for seeking this degree. We evaluate your transcripts, essays, and letters of recommendation to assess your fit and potential, as well as the experiences and diversity you would bring to class.
