Join the Weatherhead Community
Participants of our program arrive with everything from formal business training to tested leadership in their field. We’re looking for evidence of:
- Taking real responsibility to drive tangible results
- Managing cross-functional teams at scale
- Leading through complex pressure
The Admissions Process
Our admissions experience is a mutual fit assessment, designed to respect your time. Starting a conversation does not commit you to applying.
- Share your background (résumé or LinkedIn)
- 15- to 30-minute fit conversation, including a transparent discussion of financing, scholarship and sponsorship options
- Complete the application
- Decision in approximately two weeks
When reviewing your profile for admission consideration, the Weatherhead School of Management admissions team requires the following:
- Transcripts
- Video essay: A link will be emailed for you to submit this after your application has been submitted
- Current resume
- Two references
- You will be required to enter the names, relationship and contact information of two references. We reserve the right to contact your references directly if we need more information about you as a candidate for this program.
- Application fee: $100 (non-refundable)
- Optional: Essay
| Fall 2026 | Application Deadline | Notification Deadline |
| Early Decision | Sept. 9, 2025 | Rolling |
| Round 1 | Nov. 4, 2025 | Dec. 5, 2025 |
| Round 2 | Jan. 13, 2026 | Feb. 13, 2026 |
| Round 3 | April 21, 2026 | May 22, 2026 |
| Round 4 | June 2, 2026 | July 3, 2026 |
| Round 5 | July 4, 2026 | Rolling |
Applications are accepted after the Round 5 deadline. Enrollment continues over summer, space permitting.
Investing in Your Tomorrow
The EMBA program costs $120,000 all-in, with scholarships available for qualified candidates. This includes:
- Tuition
- Books and materials
- Parking
- Residency meals
- International study tour (excluding airfare)