Executive MBA 

at University of Chicago, Chicago

• Two letters of recommendation are required
• One from a current supervisor or manager
• One from a professional colleague, a faculty member, a business partner, or another recommender

• Please submit an essay responding to the following prompt(s):
  •  Why are you seeking an MBA from Chicago Booth, and what unique knowledge and experiences do you hope to contribute to the program? (Maximum two pages, 12 pt. Times New Roman.)
  • Optional Short Answer Questions:

1. The Sokolov EMBA Program at Chicago Booth is an academically rigorous course of study that focuses on the fundamental tools of business. As a student, you will draw upon key learnings from coursework and your professional background to make valuable contributions to the classroom. If there is anything else you would like the admissions committee to know about your academic background or professional experience, please share that information here. (Maximum 250 words or less.)

2. At the University of Chicago, diversity is not only an ideal to which we strive, but a core institutional value. The Sokolov EMBA Program at Chicago Booth seeks a population of students across different industries, functions, cultures, and geographies. How will your life experiences help you contribute to and participate in this diverse learning environment? (Maximum 250 words or less.)

3. Each year, we award a limited number of merit-based scholarships to incoming EMBA students at all three program locations. Merit scholarships are awarded based on academic and professional achievement. All candidates are automatically considered and no additional application is required. However, if you’d like to provide one to two reasons why you should receive a merit-based scholarship, please do so here. (Maximum 250 words or less.)

• Professional resume is required