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General FAQs | Global EMBA FAQs | EMBA-MOT FAQs
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Tell me more about Atlanta!

What is the "Passport to Future Residencies" Program?

How does the EMBA program compare to a full-time MBA?

How many people typically apply to one of your Executive MBA programs?

Of those who apply, how many are accepted?

How big is the alumni network?

Does my work experience need to be as a manager?

Do I need to have an undergraduate degree?



Tell me more about Atlanta!
Atlanta is recognized among the best American cities in which to live and work. It is consistently ranked among the top 10 cities in the U.S. for its dynamic business and employment opportunities. For example, Georgia was recently reported as site of the "fastest growing high-tech workforce in the nation." As a global center of commerce, Atlanta is home to more than 1,200 international businesses. Headquarters for AGCO, CNN, The Coca Cola Company, Delta Air Lines, Genuine Parts, The Home Depot, Newell Rubbermaid, Southern Company, SunTrust, Turner Broadcasting System, and UPS are located within the metropolitan area of Atlanta.

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What is the "Passport to Future Residencies" Program?
Alumni of the EMBA-MOT and GEMBA programs have the opportunity to take advantage of the diverse residency locations for the Global Executive MBA through the "Passport to Future Residencies" program. Past locations have included Argentina, Dubai, France, and India, and future locations may include Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Panama, Vietnam, and Eastern Europe.

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How does the EMBA program compare to a full-time MBA?

Full-time MBA Evening MBA Executive MBA
Duration

2 years

Approximately 3 years

17 months

Do students work during the program?

No

Typically

Typically

Cost Approximately $22,000 (in-state tuition)

Approximately $40,400 ($676 per semester hour plus fees)

$67,900 - EMBA-MOT
$69,500 - GEMBA

What's included in the cost?

Tuition

Tuition

Tuition; books; classroom materials; access to campus resources; on-ground costs for the international residencies; on-campus parking across from the College of Management; career advancement counseling, coaching, and development; food and refreshments during scheduled class times; and admission to guest speaker events, symposia, and lectures.
Is there an internship?

Yes

No

No

Are there international residencies

No

No

Yes

How big is the class?

Approximately 75 students

Approximately 85 students per year (Spring & Fall)

Approximately 50 students per cohort

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How many people typically apply to one of your Executive MBA programs?
For a class of 50, we typically receive about 80 applications. There is a lot of prescreening on the front end for the Executive MBAs, so unqualified students typically remove themselves from the process

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Of those who apply, how many are accepted?
Because of our heavy prescreening process, there is approximately an 80% acceptance rate.

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How big is the alumni network?
The EMBA alumni network is more than 500 strong. The Institute and College networks have thousands of loyal participants.

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Does my work experience need to be as a manager?
Your work experience should be in a professional setting, but you do not need to be managing people to apply to one of Georgia Tech's Executive MBA programs.

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Do I need to have an undergraduate degree?
Yes. You must have the equivalent of a four-year degree from an accredited institution to apply to the Executive MBA programs.

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