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About the Executive MBA (EMBA) at Loyola
In today's competitive business environment, you want a degree that sets you apart and harnesses the power of your professional experience. Accelerate your career with Quinlan School of Business' esteemed Executive MBA, designed for working professionals.
Our highly-respected 20-month Executive MBA program will hone your analytic capabilities, business knowledge, critical thinking, and ethical management and leadership skills. Our Executive MBA is among the top 3 programs in Chicago and No. 21 in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report (2025).
Class Profile
Quinlan's Executive MBA program seeks a dynamic, talented cohort of mid-career professionals each with approximately seven years work experience or more. Many students in our program enter with more years of experience.
Program Structure
The Executive MBA program offers a hybrid delivery format with classes meeting in-person approximately every other Saturday. On the non in-person weeks, our classes convene online in an asynchronous format. On-campus classes are held on Loyola's Water Tower Campus, which is conveniently located off the Red Line in the heart of Chicago.
Why Choose Loyola for Your Executive MBA
The Quinlan School of Business is among the 5% of business schools that meet the rigorous standards of AACSB international accreditation. That's just one of many reasons to choose Loyola for your MBA education.
- Nationally ranked
- Convenient
- Global focus
- Build a strong network
- Leading faculty
- Career-ready skills
- An emphasis on ethics and responsible leadership
Earning your Executive MBA from a nationally ranked business school with a tradition of academic excellence delivers an outstanding return on investment. You'll earn a degree — and gain experience — that will transform your career.
Quinlan's Executive MBA program blends the value of in-person classroom experience with the convenience of online education. Our program is 20 months in duration.
Having a global perspective has never been more important in today’s business world. Quinlan's EMBA prepares you for global business with exposure to areas such as international economic, financial, and supply chain drivers as well as an international immersion course. Most travel expenses associated with the international immersion course are covered through our inclusive tuition model.
Our cohort is a community of dynamic working professionals who collaborate in and out of the classroom while sharing experiences.
You'll learn from the best. Our faculty members are world-recognized thought leaders and practitioners in diverse business disciplines. Current, innovative and engaging teaching methods are employed by faculty.
Classroom topics are outcome-focused and team projects emphasize interdisciplinary collaboration. You'll acquire tools and knowledge that you can use on the job immediately.
Today's business environment demands that professionals lead with integrity. Quinlan's Executive MBA helps you stand out with an array of skills that focus on management and leadership.
Meet the Faculty
Loyola is proud to have talented and nationally-recognized scholar-teachers as part of our diverse community of exceptional faculty, students and staff. Loyola faculty are known for their commitment to teaching, the dissemination of knowledge through innovative and interdisciplinary scholarly research, and a commitment to social justice and cura personalis, or care for the whole person. Visit the Quinlan School of Business faculty and staff directory to learn more about the teachers and mentors involved with the MBA: Executive program.
Faculty and StaffEMBA: Career Connections
Executive MBA students and graduates have careers in a wide range of sectors and fields of expertise. Our program can propel your career to new levels of success in many areas including but not limited to:
- Consulting
- Entrepreneurship
- Progression from middle management to senior-level positions
- Strategic account leadership
- Product management
- Business development
- Marketing
- Financial leadership
- Operations
- Supply chain management
Loyola University Chicago is a member of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities (AJCU), a network of 27 Jesuit colleges and universities nationwide. This membership provides our graduates with access to career advising services, resume and interviewing assistance, career fairs and events, and employment listings in our Career Services center, as well as at career centers at other U.S. Jesuit colleges and universities.
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Curriculum and Program Outcomes
While courses for the MBA: Executive program may vary from quarter to quarter, Loyola’s extensive Academic Catalog will always house the official listing of courses, programs of study, academic policies, degree requirements, and specialization or concentration options.
Additionally, this resource will provide MBA: Executive learning outcomes, showcasing the commitment to specific skills and growth graduates can expect to achieve following completion of the program.
2024-2025 Catalog
Browse Academic CatalogEMBA Results and Skills
- Ethical leadership and management skills
- Fundamental understanding of business practices
- Data analytics skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Human resources management skills
- Global perspective
Costs, Scholarships, and Aid
Inclusive Tuition Model
The Quinlan MBA: Executive is an inclusive tuition model. The estimated total program cost for the MBA: Executive is $108,150.00. Our inclusive tuition model includes on-campus catered breakfast and lunch, all textbooks and required course materials, the executive degrees leadership coaching program, an initial curriculum primer course at the onset of your program, Quinlan networking events, and Quinlan Alumni engagement experiences. Also included in this tuition is an 8-10 day international immersion course and trip with your cohort.
Our team is available to discuss options for funding your educational investment including tuition support from the Quinlan School of Business.
For more detailed information about tuition and fees, and a breakdown of how these costs are calculated on a yearly basis, please visit Tuition and Fees from the Office of the Bursar.
Appointments and Events
Whether you’re just beginning your search, in the midst of the application process, or eager to explore our graduate and professional programs, our admissions staff is here to assist you every step of the way.
Schedule an AppointmentThe Quinlan School of Business offers graduate open houses, information sessions, individual appointments, open Zoom and text sessions, and a multitude of other ways to get to know us better.
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Application Process
Application Deadlines
The available start terms and corresponding application deadlines for the MBA: Executive are listed below. Please keep in mind that both the application and the required materials must be submitted by the specified deadline.
The Quinlan Executive MBA offers an engaged cohort approach and begins each fall quarter.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. For priority review and tuition support, please submit your application by June 1.
Application Requirements
Application requirements for the MBA: Executive include:
Official transcripts from all institutions attended
Interview for Admission
Resume/CV
Statement of Purpose
Applicants will be contacted directly for an interview with the program director.
Statement of Purpose Details
Please select two of three questions below and provide your response in an essay format:
We would appreciate learning more about your interest in our program. Please tell us about your professional aspirations and why our program may help you reach your goals.
We would like to learn more about you and our cohort. What values, skills, and work styles do you offer the cohort? What are you looking to learn from your program colleagues?
Please view the vision and mission of the Quinlan School of Business. How does your current or aspirational leadership style connect to our vision and mission?
Official Documents
Applicants must submit official transcripts from all institutions attended. Official transcripts are those that are sent directly by the college/university to Loyola University Chicago. Transcripts (with U.S. educational credentials) sent by the student to Loyola are considered unofficial documents, and while they may be utilized for initial review of your application, official transcripts are still required. Official documents should be sent by the institution to gradapp@luc.edu.
International Applicant Requirements
An official English language proficiency exam is required for international applicants whose native language is not English. If you have non-U.S. educational credentials, you are required to submit an official transcript evaluation. The transcript evaluation cannot be waived, and unofficial transcripts will not be accepted for international applicants.
Please visit our International Applicant Requirements page for specific information regarding the application process for international students.
Start Your Application
Applying online to the MBA: Executive program is a swift, uncomplicated, and cost-free process. After submission, you can proceed to send and upload any additional requirements.
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