{"id":51287,"date":"2021-03-18T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-03-18T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/?p=51287"},"modified":"2021-03-14T09:53:40","modified_gmt":"2021-03-14T16:53:40","slug":"columbia-emba-class-profile-entering-class-of-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/columbia-emba-class-profile-entering-class-of-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Columbia EMBA Class Profile [Entering Class of 2020]"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kp15446gcoz47p1vpn9ol6gj-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Columbia_EMBA_2020_Class-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Columbia EMBA Class Profile \" class=\"wp-image-70357\" width=\"768\" height=\"384\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s a look at CBS EMBA class profile of the Friday\/Saturday class that began in August 2020, from the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www8.gsb.columbia.edu\/programs\/executive-mba\/admissions\/class-profile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Columbia Business School website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-class-size-and-student-information\">Class size and student information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Class size:<\/strong>&nbsp;152 (in 2 clusters)<br><br><\/li><li><strong>Women:<\/strong>&nbsp;45%<br><br><\/li><li><strong>International:<\/strong>&nbsp;16%<br><br><\/li><li><strong>Average age:<\/strong>&nbsp;32<br><br><\/li><li><strong>Average years of work experience:<\/strong>&nbsp;9<br><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-sponsorship\">Sponsorship<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Full company sponsorship:<\/strong>&nbsp;15%<br><br><\/li><li><strong>Partial company sponsorship:<\/strong>&nbsp;44%<br><br><\/li><li><strong>Self-sponsorship:<\/strong>&nbsp;41%<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-background-by-industry\">Background by industry<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"\"><tbody><tr><td>Financial services<\/td><td>35%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.accepted.com\/mba-admissions-application-advice-for-it-applicants\/\">Technology<\/a><\/td><td>11%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Consulting<\/td><td>8%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Healthcare<\/td><td>8%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Marketing &amp; media<\/td><td>8%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Retail \/ wholsale<\/td><td>8%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Other<\/td><td>6%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Real estate<\/td><td>3%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Consumer products<\/td><td>3%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Education<\/td><td>3%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Government, military &amp; non-profit<\/td><td>3%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Entertainment &amp; leisure<\/td><td>2%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Energy \/ utilities<\/td><td>1%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-related-resources\">Related resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you considering an EMBA? We have the resources to help you navigate the options and make the right choice for you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.accepted.com\/emba-the-ultimate-guide-for-applicants\/\" target=\"_blank\">EMBA: The Ultimate Guide for Applicants<\/a><br><br><\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.accepted.com\/how-to-get-accepted-to-a-top-emba-program-the-experts-speak-episode-348\/\" target=\"_blank\">How to Get Accepted to a Top EMBA Program: The Experts Speak<\/a>, a podcast episode<br><br><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.accepted.com\/mba-admissions-decisions-should-you-go-full-time-or-part-time-2\/\">MBA Options: Full-Time MBA vs. Part-Time MBA vs. Executive MBA<\/a><br><br><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.accepted.com\/executive-mba-essays-how-to-make-an-impact\/\">Executive MBA Essays: How to Make an Impact [Sample Essay]<\/a><br><br><\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.accepted.com\/5-musts-key-elements-for-your-executive-mba-application\/\" target=\"_blank\">5 Key Elements for Your Executive MBA Application<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Is a Columbia Executive MBA at the top of your wish list? Get the competitive edge with actionable advice and inside information:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.accepted.com\/columbia-executive-mba-essay-tips-deadlines\/\">Columbia EMBA Application Essay Tips &amp; Deadlines [2020 \u2013 2021]<\/a><br><br><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.accepted.com\/a-non-traditional-applicant-accepted-to-the-columbia-emba-program\/\">A Non-Traditional Applicant Accepted to the Columbia EMBA Program<\/a>, a podcast episode<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Can you see yourself at Columbia? Learn how you can secure your spot when you work one-on-one with an expert Accepted advisor. Explore our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.accepted.com\/mba\/services\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">EMBA Admissions Services<\/a>&nbsp;for more information on how we can help you get ACCEPTED!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.accepted.com\/mba\/services?utm_campaign=Blog&amp;utm_medium=blog_bio_mba&amp;utm_source=blog\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kp15446gcoz47p1vpn9ol6gj-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/accepted_admissions_consulting.jpg\" alt=\"Accepted\" class=\"wp-image-64552\" width=\"47\" height=\"32\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>For 25 years, Accepted has helped business school applicants gain acceptance to top programs. Our outstanding team of MBA admissions consultants features former business school admissions directors and professional writers who have guided our clients to admission at top MBA, EMBA, and other graduate business programs worldwide including Harvard, Stanford, Wharton, Booth, INSEAD, London Business School, and many more.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.accepted.com\/mba\/services\"><strong>Want an MBA admissions expert&nbsp;to help you get Accepted? Click here to get in touch!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cta-redirect.hubspot.com\/cta\/redirect\/58291\/77fa7e01-484b-4f45-ac3c-9f7b83d0e528?__hstc=76425034.168288ac69c5c2cbe81451270cdfd970.1611857174497.1615536542108.1615739246594.79&amp;__hssc=76425034.6.1615739246594&amp;__hsfp=4143955116\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/no-cache.hubspot.com\/cta\/default\/58291\/77fa7e01-484b-4f45-ac3c-9f7b83d0e528.png\" alt=\"Watch our webinar and learn how to Get Accepted to Columbia Business School!\" width=\"525\" height=\"188\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.accepted.com\/columbia-emba-class-profile\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">This article<\/a>&nbsp;originally appeared on&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.accepted.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">blog.accepted.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Applying to a top b-school? The talented folks at Accepted have helped hundreds of applicants get accepted to their dream programs. Whether you are figuring out where to apply, writing your application essays, or prepping for your interviews, we are just a call (or click) away.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Contact us, and get matched up with the consultant who will&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.accepted.com\/mba\/services\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">help you get accepted<\/a>!<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here\u2019s a look at CBS EMBA class profile of the Friday\/Saturday class that began in August 2020, from the&nbsp;Columbia Business School website. 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