Kellogg-WHU Executive MBA Рrοgram
(Starting: Winter Semester)
- Starting
- Winter Semester
- Mode of Admission:
- no admission restriction (but admission interview)
- Study Mode:
- Part-time ・ On campus
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Course Description
The Kellogg-WHU Executive MBA Program offers a unique, global leadership journey for senior professionals. Designed as a transformative experience, the program combines top-tier business expertise from Europe and the US with entrepreneurial thinking and collaborative learning. Participants gain access to a powerful international network and develop the tools to lead with purpose, agility, and impact. The part-time format ensures seamless integration with demanding careers while offering a global classroom experience across six continents.
The program is aimed at experienced professionals with at least eight years of post-degree work experience and several years in leadership. Ideal candidates are senior managers, entrepreneurs, or C-level aspirants looking to gain global exposure, sharpen strategic thinking, and elevate their impact.
Special Program Features
Advance Your Career Without Hitting Pause
Designed for executives in demanding roles, this modular part-time format lets you earn a world-class MBA while keeping full-time responsibilities—just 60 days off work required.
Connected to one of the World’s Top Executive Network
Connect with peers from Kellogg partner schools across North America, Asia, and Europe. Global electives, exchange weeks, and alumni events open a 70,000+ strong global network. → More Info
A Program as Individual as Your Ambitions
Customize your path with local electives, global modules, and your thesis project. Whether you focus on M&A, digital transformation, or entrepreneurship, the program adapts to you.
Partner Universities
Kellogg-Northwestern
Kellogg-Miami
Kellogg-Schulich
Kellogg-HKUST
Kellogg-Guanghua
Accreditations
FIBAA
FIBAA
FIBAA (Foundation for International Business Administration Accreditation) is a European, internationally oriented agency for quality assurance and quality development in higher education, based in Zürich (Switzerland) and Bonn (Germany).
AACSB
AACSB
The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, also known as AACSB International, is an American professional accreditation body. Only 6% of the business degree programs offered worldwide have received AACSB accreditation to date. It is the longest-standing, most recognized form of specialized accreditation that an institution and its business programs can earn. AACSB-accredited schools put a special focus on the highest quality faculty, relevant and challenging curriculum, and provide outstanding educational and career opportunities.
EQUIS
EQUIS
EQUIS, the EFMD Quality Improvement System, is a prestigious international accreditation awarded by EFMD Global, a leading network for management development. Established to recognise institutions that demonstrate excellence in all aspects of business and management education, EQUIS evaluates schools holistically – from academic quality and research to corporate connections, ethics, and internationalisation. An EQUIS accreditation signifies that a business school not only meets the highest global standards but also maintains a strong commitment to continuous improvement and real-world impact. Through its global community, EFMD fosters collaboration, innovation, and quality in management education worldwide.
System Accreditation
System Accreditation
System accreditation is the internal quality assurance system of a state or state-recognized higher education institution in Germany. With system accreditation, a higher education institution receives the right to award the seal of the Accreditation Council for its self-assessed study programs.
Business School Impact System (BSIS)
Business School Impact System (BSIS)
The Business School Impact System (BSIS) is a data-driven framework designed to assess the impact of business schools on their local environment. It is based on 120 indicators across seven dimensions, including financial, economic, societal, and reputational factors. Developed in 2012 as a joint initiative between EFMD Global and FNEGE, the BSIS framework has been applied at more than 93 institutions worldwide. It supports schools in documenting both tangible and intangible contributions to their regional context.
Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME)
Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME)
The Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) initiative aims to integrate sustainability and responsible leadership into management education. It engages over 850 signatory business and management schools across 96 countries, making it one of the largest global networks in its field. Since its founding, PRME has established 17 regional chapters to adapt its work to local and regional contexts.
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Requirements
Qualification Requirements
The application requirements for the study program in "Kellogg-WHU Executive MBA Рrοgram" are:
Subsequent academic qualifications are not a prerequisite for admissiοn.
- at least 8 to 10 years of post-graduate work experience
- Extensive managerial experience
- (self-)emploуmеnt
English Language Proficienсу → Language Requirementsat least C1 (CΕFR)
After the application is approved, the candidate is invited to schedule a 90-minute interview with a senior program representative and an alumnus. The conversation focuses on the candidate’s career and leadership experience. In-person participation is recommended, though remote interviews are possible. Dates are available via the event calendar or the EMBA Admissions Tеam.
Language Requirements
The following certificates are recognized as proof of your language proficiency.
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Application & Admission
Application Deadlines
German Students 
Other EU Students 
Non-EU Students Non-EU Students| Intake | Winter Semester |
| Application deadline | 31 Julyin > 9 months |
| Application mode | Directly at university → More info |
Application Procedure & Selection
Application Documents
one for each academic degree
(Applicants whose university degree is not recognized in Germany, or who do not hold an initial higher education qualification, must complete an Executive Assessment or GMAT in addition to the standard admissions procedurе.)
one for each academic degree
(Applicants whose university degree is not recognized in Germany, or who do not hold an initial higher education qualification, must complete an Executive Assessment or GMAT in addition to the standard admissions procedurе.)
One reference should come from a supervisor or close colleague, and the other from a customer, supplier, or former employеr.
An updated document listing all recent professional experience, training, and academic credеntials.
Testimonials
Kellogg-WHU bot für mich das Beste aus beiden Welten – ein starkes US- und europäisches Netzwerk. Als Führungskraft ohne formale Ausbildung suchte ich nach fundierten Frameworks. Das EMBA-Programm gab mir Werkzeuge, um bewusster und effektiver zu führen.
Ich wollte mein Netzwerk erweitern und mein Wissen vertiefen – das EMBA hat diese Erwartungen übertroffen. Die gewonnenen Kontakte halfen beim Aufbau meines Start-ups. Die Lehrqualität beider Hochschulen ist außergewöhnlich.
Mir war wichtig, im internationalen Arbeitsmarkt hohen Wert zu haben – unabhängig von äußeren Umständen. Das EMBA-Programm brachte persönliches Wachstum, neue Perspektiven und half, Theorie mit dem Berufsalltag zu verbinden.
Ich suchte nach globalerer Ausrichtung und neuen Perspektiven jenseits meiner bisherigen Ausbildung. Der internationale Klassenmix und die Kombination aus US- und EU-Ansätzen waren entscheidend. Die inhaltliche Flexibilität war ein Pluspunkt.
Das EMBA erweiterte meine beruflichen Horizonte enorm – besonders in Bereichen, in denen ich als Ingenieur wenig Vorerfahrung hatte. Vor allem das Netzwerk war ein Gewinn, von dem ich bis heute profitiere. Ich würde es jederzeit wieder tun.
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Location
This study program is based in:
1a) Campus Düsseldorf
1b) Campus Vallendar
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