4. Columbia Business School
Tuition and fees: $154,320
Work experience: 102 months
GMAT: 600-740 range
Program length: 20 months
When it comes to executive MBA programs, Columbia Business School is one of the biggest players in the world. In New York, the school offers two paths: a traditional EMBA schedule of Friday/Saturday as well as a new Saturday-only program launched this year.
Depending on their program, students are required to complete 22 courses (11 core classes and 11 electives) totaling 60 credits over either five or six consecutive terms.
Columbia's portfolio of partner programs also includes EMBA-Global Americas and Europe, EMBA-Global Asia, and the Berkeley-Columbia Executive MBA. These programs divide class time between Columbia Business School and partner institutions.