When you consider the Penn State Smeal Executive MBA's global recognition, access to world-class University Park faculty, and focus on international immersion, it seems natural that the program is also ranked as one of the top EMBA programs in the world. Penn State's reputation as one of the most recognized and respected names in higher education is evident by the program's inclusion in BusinessWeek's Top Executive MBA Program rankings.

The internationally ranked Smeal College of Business has long represented the standard for executive development and advanced leadership training. The vast resources of Penn State University, combined with the convenience of alternating class weekends in Philadelphia, creates a learning experience within the EMBA program with which very few programs can compete. Throughout 21 months of intensive collaboration, members of every cohort attain the critical skills necessary to make an impact - both to their careers and their organizations.

Top Ranked Faculty
The Smeal EMBA Program continues to exceed expectations throughout its tenure in the Philadelphia marketplace. Smeal's management faculty is consistently ranked at the very top of the list when evaluating published research. Faculty and Ph.D. students from the Department of Management and Organization at Penn State's Smeal College of Business have published more research papers in the top management journals than any other management department in the United States and Canada, according to joint research from Texas A&M University and the University of Florida. From 2005 until 2008 (the most recent year of the ranking), Smeal placed in either the first or second position, sharing company with University of Michigan, University of Pennsylvania and Harvard University.

Experience Beyond the Classroom
Recognition among the top ranked EMBA programs in the world certainly attests to the caliber of both the students and faculty. Moreover, the Penn State Smeal EMBA Program thrives on the experiences of an invaluable community of cohorts and the connectivity of an alumni network that remains as a trusted resource throughout the duration of your career.

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