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Frequent asked questions
What is an Executive MBA? How is it different from a Full-time MBA?
If you’re weighing up the advantages of an executive MBA vs. an MBA, this section will help you.
An Executive MBA is a part-time MBA programme. They’re typically designed for experienced working professionals who don’t want to put their careers on hold while they study. By contrast, a Full-time MBA is designed for people who have a small amount of work experience, and who can dedicate a year or more to full-time study.
On an executive MBA programme, you’ll dive into all the same disciplines as a Full-time MBA – but have the flexibility to schedule your studies around a demanding work schedule.
The Executive MBA from Vlerick is a transformative 18-month programme. Throughout your studies, you’ll attend classes at our beautiful Ghent and Brussels campuses on Fridays and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 6.30 p.m. These face-to-face sessions take place once every four weeks, and alternate between Brussels and Ghent.
We also offer two other part-time/Executive MBAs:
- European Executive MBA – A 15-month learning journey that blends on-campus and online learning with immersive learning in sustainable organisations in some of Europe’s leading business cities
- Online MBA – 100% online, self-paced, highly interactive learning, with the option to complete your degree in 15 or 18 months.
What level of English is needed to follow this programme?
Our Executive MBA programme is delivered entirely in English. So to follow this programme, you must be able to read, write and discuss in good, professional English.
You’ll also find that across Brussels and Belgium, English is widely spoken – so a good level of English will be useful to you off campus too.
Do graduates of the Executive MBA programme get a degree or a diploma?
Yes – when you successfully complete this Executive MBA programme, you’ll have a recognised and valuable Masters in Business Administration degree from a top-ranked business school.
How long does the Executive MBA programme take to complete?
Vlerick’s Executive MBA programme takes 18 months to complete. If you have more questions about our Executive MBA, please book a video call with us. We’d love to help.
How much time do Executive MBA participants spend in the classroom or working on projects each week?
Doing an Executive MBA means making a significant investment in time. You’ll need to dedicate an average of 10 to 12 hours per week to your studies for this programme. Face-to-face learning sessions for the Executive MBA take place on Fridays and Saturdays every four weeks – from 8 a.m - 6.30 p.m. These sessions alternate between our Brussels and Ghent campuses.
Can working professionals study for an Executive MBA?
Absolutely, yes. In fact, our Executive MBA programme has been designed specifically for people like you. It can fit around your demanding schedule, so you can balance your career, studies and personal life. Our Executive MBA is a great executive MBA for working professionals. You may also want to consider our Online MBA and European Executive MBA:
European Executive MBA
Online Executive MBA
Book a video call with us if you’d like to find out more about our Executive MBA programme. We can’t wait to hear from you.