Executive MBA

Executive MBA career outcomes and support

Learn about the impact of EMBA resources that have helped our students and alumni transform their careers.

Career impact and growth

A Kellogg Executive MBA is one of the best investments you can make for your future by helping you develop a long-term career vision and gain deeper insights into your talents and leadership style. Whether that means transitioning careers, advancing within your industry or launching a business, our best-in-class Career Management Center (CMC) is dedicated to supporting your growth. Coupled with the alumni benefits of a strong worldwide network, your ongoing development is limitless. 

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Key career outcomes

In addition to an unparalleled education and global alumni network, Kellogg EMBA graduates also saw significant boosts across several key aspects of their careers.
median base salary percent increase
changed positions
changed organizations
*All statistics derived from 2022 NACM alumni survey
to those who graduated within 3-5 years prior

Real leadership, real impact

Your Executive EMBA is more than a degree — it's an experience that will change, expand and transform the way you show up at work and in life. Discover how Kellogg has helped accomplished executives like you enhance their professional growth and leadership.
developed key leadership skills
*All statistics derived from 2022 NACM alumni survey
to those who graduated within 3-5 years prior

Career results from industries to job functions

This employment analysis gives you a better understanding of where our students' careers have taken them since graduation.
joined or founded a startup 
**Other includes, retail, transportation & logistics, media / entertainment

Employment functions*

General management: 16% Operations / logistics: 12% 
Finance / accounting: 16%  Consulting: 7% 
Marketing / sales: 16%  Human Resources: 1% 
Technology: 16%  Other: 16% 
*All statistics derived from 2022 NACM alumni survey
to those who graduated within 3-5 years prior

Comprehensive, personalized career support

As a senior leader, you need career resources that build on your professional experience. The CMC team offers a wide range of services and tools designed to fine-tune your skills, enhance your career growth and fulfill goals.  

By partnering with the EMBA Career team, you will engage in work and support that is geared toward your career goals and customized to your path and needs. Using advanced self-assessment tools, one-on-one coaching and a variety of exclusive, holistic services, our career experts will work closely with you to understand your leadership competencies and execute a long-term career plan. 

Quality resources and coaching, how you need it, when you need it 

EMBA students at Kellogg benefit from resources and coaching not only while in the program, but also after graduation with access to alumni and career coaching.

  • The Career Coaching team delivers nearly 1,700 coaching appointments with students annually
  • Coaching sessions consistently deliver high scores in satisfaction (average of 4.7/5.0 ratings post-session)  

*Figures derived from the EMBA CMC Engagement Survey in the 2023-24 academic year.

How to take advantage of Kellogg career coaching

Hear from career coach Mary Burns as she discusses our unique suite of resources, as well as how the CMC team partners with students to achieve their goals.

Career development benefits

Career coaching

Unlimited access to one-on-one coaching sessions.

Our coaches are experts in career development for executive-level talent. Your career coach is available to consult on a range of topics, including career strategies, résumé writing and cover letters, networking, interviewing and evaluating employment offers.

Alumni directory

Tap into a network of 70,000+ Kellogg alumni worldwide. 

All Executive MBA students have immediate access to the Kellogg alumni directory — an invaluable resource for networking and connecting with individuals from different companies and industries.

Self-assessment tools

Uncover core competencies, strengths and growth opportunities.

A variety of self-assessment tools are offered at no cost to all EMBA students. Work with your career coaches to discuss and interpret the results.

Job postings

Unlimited access to new openings at top organizations.

Kellogg maintains an active network of employers who routinely post jobs to our internal website. EMBA students have free, immediate access to these postings. It's also a great resource to post open positions on your team or at your firm.

Video library

Find tips and tricks on industry research, tutorials and career advice.

Get career advice from on-demand videos, which cover industry-specific topics, career coaching, management tips, tutorials and more.

Career management workshops and webinars

Brush up on which resources are most beneficial to your career journey.

A select number of career management workshops are scheduled throughout the academic year to help plan and leverage all the resources available to you as an EMBA student.

Subscription to business databases

Industry insights at your fingertips.

Free subscription access to top business databases such as Financial Times, Wall Street Journal, Vault, WetFeet, S&P NetAdvantage, Hoovers Premium, Orbis and Thomson Investext. You will also have full access to Kellogg job boards and LexisNexis. 

Network building offerings

Connect. Discuss. Discover.

Opportunities include:

  • Quarterly Executive Recruiter
  • Kellogg Connections: A series of roundtable networking opportunities held multiple times per year in both Chicago and Miami.
  • EMBA Advisory Series: Held monthly featuring industry leaders and alumni.
 

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