| Options at Penn |
EMTM
(Engineering + Wharton) |
MBA for Executives
(Wharton) |
Specialized MSE
(Engineering) |
| Career Goal |
Leadership in organizations where strong management skills and business strategy, esp. in the context of rapidly advancing technologies, are central to success. |
Leadership in organizations where strong management skills, leadership insight and breadth of knowledge in finance, marketing, operations and strategy are central to success. |
Advancement in a position that primarily requires in-depth technical understanding in a specific area, such as biotechnology, IT, or telecommunications. |
| Technology Curriculum |
Extensive technology electives plus Emerging Technologies Seminar provide multi-discipline exposure. Courses cover concepts needed to understand and manage different technologies. |
(Not a specific curriculum component. Exposure to technology management issues is gained through Wharton operations and information management courses and case studies in other management areas.) |
Focuses on specialized area of interest. Courses are geared to developing advanced technical understanding and expertise. |
| Management Curriculum |
Solid grounding in finance, marketing, management, operations and strategy, with wide selection of additional electives related to managing technology and innovation. |
Broad and rigorous foundation in management and leadership, with electives selected from across the full range of Wharton disciplines. |
(May have some management courses as part of an elective curriculum, although typically not a significant component of the curriculum.) |
| Calendar |
9-month alternate weekends (Fri/Sat); full-time student cohort completes in 2 years; half-time option (Sat only). Flexibility to switch between full and half time. |
Year-long alternate weekends (Fri/Sat); student cohort completes the program together in 2 years. Full-time (Fri/Sat) participation required. |
Varying schedules, with most based on 9-month academic calendar. |
| Degree |
MSE from Penn Engineering; EMTM certificate from Penn Engineering and Wharton |
MBA from Wharton |
MSE from Penn Engineering |
| Website |
www.emtm.upenn.edu |
www.wharton.upenn.edu/
mbaexecutive/ |
www.seas.upenn.edu/
grad/index.html |
