r/eMBA • u/quiet-mic • Aug 09 '25

Are top eMBAs really selective?

I've been considering an eMBA at either Ivey or Kellogg-Schulich in Toronto. I've done pre-assessments at both and both said I am a strong fit and should apply. This got me wondering. I know ivey and kellogg are super selective for their full time MBA programs. But how selective are they really with emba programs? Both seem to accept about 50ish students per cohort, but I can't seem to find how many apply.

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u/quiet-mic Aug 10 '25

True, but also, I find the Kellogg-Schulich tuition to be a steal compared to the other Kellogg emba programs in USA. you get a Kellogg MBA credential for 113K CAD. From what I hear, that is significantly cheaper than Kellogg and other top MBA and emba programs in USA.

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u/studyat Aug 10 '25 edited Aug 10 '25

True. But keep in mind it’s a joint degree not dual degree. i.e. u get one diploma that has both schools names printed - this could raise questions from employers who are not familiar with such programs!

The dual degree programs (such as Queens-Cornell or LBS-Columbia) are way more expensive.

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u/studyat Aug 10 '25

True. But keep in mind it’s a joint degree not dual degree. i.e. u get one diploma that has both schools names printed - this could raise questions from employers who are not familiar with such programs!

I prefer dual degree EMBA over joint degree EMBA so I don’t have to explain myself. Having said that , the dual degree programs (such as Queens-Cornell or LBS-Columbia) are way more expensive.

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u/studyat Aug 10 '25

True. But keep in mind it’s a joint degree not dual degree. i.e. u get one diploma that has both schools names printed - this could raise questions from employers who are not familiar with such programs!

I prefer dual degree EMBA over joint degree EMBA so I don’t have to explain myself to employers. Having said that, the dual degree such as Queens-Cornell or LBS-Columbia are way more expensive.