EMBA Application & Admissions –

During this private, one-to-one call, we will answer your questions, discuss your work experience and career path so far as well as your motivation to pursue an Executive MBA. We will find out how the program can meet your personal or professional goals and expectations. If you send us your CV or share your LinkedIn profile prior to our meeting, we are able to determine your eligibility and advise you on the next steps.

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After we have personally discussed your eligibility for the Kellogg-WHU Executive MBA Program, you are invited to start your application via the Online Application Center. As admissions is on rolling basis, applications can be submitted at any point in time until the respective final admissions deadline. The following documents are required for your application:

• Most recent CV 
• Two Letters of Recommendation from peers and/or supervisors who know you well — preferably one from your current organization and one from a customer, supplier or previous employer. Recommenders should submit their letters via email directly to our EMBA office via Mail: emba(at)whu.edu
  
  -> Template for Letter of Recommendation (download PDF) 
• Certified copies of diplomas and transcripts from all universities you attended. The admission of applicants without a degree from a recognized university or approved institution underlies special admission requirements. Candidates who do not hold a first higher education degree will be asked to conduct an Executive Assessment or GMAT in addition to the general admissions process. 
• Proof of proficiency in English (TOEFL, IELTS) if applicable
• €200 application fee, payable prior to the interviews

All documents should be in English or translated into English. Copies of university transcripts and diplomas are also accepted in German.

Upon review of your application, we will schedule the admissions interview with you. This two-to-one interview will be conducted together by one of our alumni and a Kellogg-WHU representative, e.g. senior admissions staff or faculty. This interview is scheduled for around 90 minutes and can either be done virtually or in-person. We highly encourage you for an on-campus interview that you could combine with a class- and campus visit. For next possible dates please check out our event calendar or contact the EMBA Admissions Team. During the admissions interview we will especially look at your career path, managerial related work experience as well as current role and responsibilities.

Within approximately two weeks after completing the admissions interview, our EMBA Admissions Team will inform you about the decision of the Admissions Board. The committee takes a holistic look at each candidate, evaluating experience and expertise, academic track record, management and leadership achievements as well as potential.

Admissions is on rolling basis. If you have been admitted to our program, you have two weeks to accept, decline or defer your study offer.

Upon your acceptance and receipt of all required application documents, we will send out your Kellogg-WHU EMBA study contract digitally. As soon as we receive a signed copy we can start your enrollment process. Our Program Managers who will be your first point of contact throughout your studies will contact you and guide you through the preparations for your first module.