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Executive MBA

Executive MBA

Our Executive MBA is designed with your life in mind. Guided by world-class faculty, this learning experience will give you the skills to lead projects and teams forward, even in times of great uncertainty. The convenient hybrid structure allows you to earn your Darden MBA while continuing to advance your career. 

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We are now evaluating applications on a rolling basis! Apply by 25 June for the Executive MBA class enrolling August 2025.

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World of Possibility

UVA Darden DC Metro is the base location for our Executive MBA program. Located less than five miles from Reagan National Airport and Union Station, our Washington, D.C., area location is a sleek, modern facility with 360-degree views of the capital region.

Monumentally Convenient Location

Our Executive formats feature a hybrid schedule, leveraging both in-person and virtual components, to minimize your time away from home and the office and maximize your time in class.

More MBA. Less Disruption

Our experienced and dedicated career advisors will work with you to develop a career plan that is unique to your background, goals and interests. Our Career Team will be with you every step of the way you chart the next chapter in your career. And does not end after graduation. All Darden alumni have access to free career support for life.

A Plan That Starts With You

Darden’s executive formats offer unparalleled global experience. All executive format students participate in at least one global residency, and students choose from a slate of offerings that spans the globe. Locations include Argentina, Germany, Finland, Estonia, Japan, Ghana, Israel, India, Cuba, Vietnam and more. 

A  World of Possibility

Meet Our Students

One of the best ways to learn more about our Executive MBA formats is to meet the people in the program. Read interviews with our current students.

Mike Shipp

Mike Shipp

(Class of 2024)

Chantal Mekhail

Chantal Mekhail

(Class of 2025)

Eboni Brown

Eboni Brown

(Class of 2024)

Stew Neifert

Stew Neifert

(Class of 2025)

Ramy Stefanos

Ramy Stefanos

(Class of 2025)

Liza Ketcham

Liza Ketcham

(Class of 2024)

Dylan Kenney EMBA '25

"Lean into the experience. Trust the process and be open to learning, not just from the curriculum but from the people around you. Darden isn't just a school, it's a community that will propel you toward your goals."

Dylan Kenney
(EMBA ’25)

Authentically Darden: The Executive MBA Experience

Authentically Darden: The Executive MBA Experience
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Let's Talk Business (School)

What makes the Darden MBA different? The personal, tight-knit relationships with members of the Darden community is one place to start. And it’s why we’d love to tell you the rest in direct conversation.