Wharton Stories: EMBA

“So much of being an entrepreneur is being scrappy, learning off the cuff, and making it work, which is hard to teach in a classroom. But at Wharton, I became fluent in the language of business.” – Abby Greensfelder, WG’02

From Creative to CEO: How Wharton Unlocks the Business of Entertainment

“The diversity of experiences and viewpoints within the class has been a driving point in my personal growth. Even beyond work, this is the most diverse environment I’ve been in.” – Kyle McGrory, WG’24

DEI Leadership: Results from Wharton’s EMBA Program

“My advice for prospective EMBA students is to focus on relationship-building as opposed to grades. When you go to your ten-year Wharton reunion, people remember the time you spent together and what you gave back to your network.” – Anand Raghavan, WG’13

From Engineer to Entrepreneur: Wharton’s Powerful Career Impact 

“The faculty are not just experts in their fields; they’re also mentors who want to see their students succeed.” – Brandon Cohen, WG’18

How Two Wharton EMBA Alums Constructed New Business

“My investors have told me that after I joined Wharton, they saw a difference in my confidence and ability to communicate the business plan.” – Qing Wang, PhD, WG’23

Wharton Empowering Entrepreneurs

“While pursuing the Wharton MBA as a working parent is demanding, it is indeed feasible. It revolves around setting priorities, effective time management, and having a supportive network.” – Christopher Hayden, WG’24

Father’s Day Reflections: EMBA Student Shares Advice for New Parents

“This is the kind of program you would never get to do on your own. I learned about leadership and teamwork from some of the most courageous people in the world.” – Siddhant Jain Jaiswal, WG’24

EMBA Student Shares His FDNY Wharton Leadership Venture Experience

“Take time to be thoughtful and be yourself. We want to really get to know you through these essays.” – Barbara Craft, Director of Admissions for The Wharton MBA Program for Executives

Wharton EMBA Admissions Director Shares Tips on Writing Strong Essays

“I like being there for students…I’m a real people person, and I love working with [those who] really do some soul searching throughout the two years they are with us.” – Fele Uperesa, Class Manager, the San Francisco cohort of The Wharton MBA Program for Executives.

From American Samoa to Wharton’s MBA Program for Executives: Meet Fele Uperesa, Class Manager of the San Fransisco Cohort

“Embracing our different cultural backgrounds lets us see each other in a different lens and cements relationships. It’s a fun, interesting dynamic to see people excited to celebrate and share their traditions.” – Kim Cowperthwaite, Global Class Manager

How Students in Wharton’s MBA Program for Executives Celebrate Their AAPI Heritage