Each program begins with a program launch, providing the foundation to achieve success as a Purdue Executive MBA student. You will spend this time meeting and interacting with faculty, staff, and your fellow students. In addition to team building exercises and classroom learning, you will be introduced to Purdue University systems and resources to help you make the most of your 19-month EMBA journey.






Check out a sample launch week schedule to see how we blend traditional coursework with group work, and provide important resources for our students.
Traditional and Global EMBA Launch Schedule
Times below are Eastern Time
Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | |
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7:30 - 8: 30 a.m. |
Breakfast at Weiler Lounge | Breakfast at Weiler Lounge | |
8:30 - 10: 00 a.m. |
Optional IT help (MS Teams, eBooks, Brightspace, Zoom) | Accounting | Case Analysis |
10:00 - 10: 30 a.m. |
Arrival at Krannert Center/Weiler Lounge | Break | Break |
10: 30 a.m. -12:00 noon |
Welcome and Intentional Learning | Econ (Global EMBA) or Marketing (Traditional EMBA) | Business Analytics |
12:00 - 1:00 p.m. |
Lunch | Lunch | Lunch |
1:00 - 2:30 p.m. |
Bridging Perspectives & Building Life-Long Friendships | Team Building, Decision-Making and Team Dynamics | OBHR |
2:30 - 3:00 p.m. |
Break | Break | Depart for Home/Optional IT Assistance |
3:00 - 4:30 p.m. |
OBHR | Career Mgmt (30 min) and Alumni Perspective (60 min) | |
4:30 - 6:30 p.m. |
Open Time | Work in Study Teams for Case Analysis (due 6:30PM) | |
Evening |
Welcome Dinner | Reception/Mixer: Cohort, Alums, Faculty, Staff |
Are you ready to join us? Start the process today! Use our resources to help you find the Executive MBA program that’s right for you!
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Resume Review: Share your resume to be considered for a GMAT waiver.
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Program Comparison: Let us stack up our programs against your other top 3 schools.
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Webinars: Chat live with our staff, alumni, and current students.
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On-Campus Experience: Visit us in person or virtually for an insider view of the program.
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EMBA on the Road: Meet one-on-one with a Purdue EMBA team member across the U.S. and abroad.