Hofstra's EMBA: Designed for Working Professionals

Discover Hofstra University's Frank G. Zarb School of Business Executive MBA (EMBA), a hybrid program designed for working professionals. Balance your career and life while completing the program in just 11 months through online learning and five on-site Saturdays.
With so many reasons to choose Hofstra, consider these incentives:
- Hands-on experience through real-world business cases and projects
- Networking with diverse executives, industry leaders, and alumni
- Executive coaching from award-winning faculty
- Global capstone immersion in top international business hubs
Advance your leadership skills and strategic thinking as you elevate your career with a prestigious EMBA that opens doors to new opportunities.
Zarb by the Numbers
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No. 2
in Academic Experience by Poets&Quants
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$125k
Average Starting Salary for MBA Graduates (2024-2025)
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No. 3
In Student Engagement and Accreditation by U.S. News & World Report
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Top 14%
Nationwide for ROI, According to PayScale (2024-2025)
Zarb by the Numbers
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10
MBA Concentrations
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11
Months to Earn Your EMBA
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No. 2
in Academic Experience by Poets&Quants
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30k
Successful Alumni Network
Our EMBA Program by the Numbers
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$64,020
Average Tuition After Scholarship
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11
Months to Earn Your EMBA
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5
On-Site Classes on Saturdays (Remainder Are Online)
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30k
Successful Alumni Network
Our MBA Program by the Numbers
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16-24
Months to Full-Time Completion
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$125k
Average Starting Salary for MBA Graduates (2024-2025)
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No. 2
in Academic Experience by Poets&Quants
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30k
Successful Alumni Network
Our MS Programs by the Numbers
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16-24
Months to Full-Time Completion
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25
Miles from New York City
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8
MS Programs to Choose From
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30k
Successful Alumni Network
Take the Next Step at Hofstra!
Hofstra University's Frank G. Zarb School of Business creates leaders in businesses not only in New York City but also across the world. From PepsiCo to Goldman Sachs and everything in between, you'll achieve greatness and conduct a rewarding career in business after your time spent here.
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Our Graduate ProgramsHofstra's graduate business programs blend rigorous academics with hands-on learning. Programs suit your goals and encourage ethical, global leadership.Faculty and peers are dedicated to your growth. You'll find resources and guidance for real success in a supportive community.
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Our Certificate ProgramsAdvance your career with Hofstra's business certificate programs with four to six targeted courses with practical skills for management, accounting, or marketing.Earn credentials from flexible, expert-led programs that build targeted skills, enhance confidence, and open new doors, whether you want to upskill or pivot.
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Our Career ServicesZarb's Graduate Business Career Relations Office is your campus hub for specialized career coaching and essential skill building. Connect with employers, define goals, and get help landing internships and jobs.Drop in for guidance, workshops, or career fairs. Access innovative resources and support for every step, even beyond graduation.
- Our Graduate ProgramsHofstra's graduate business programs blend rigorous academics with hands-on learning. Programs suit your goals and encourage ethical, global leadership.Faculty and peers are dedicated to your growth. You'll find resources and guidance for real success in a supportive community.
- Our Certificate ProgramsAdvance your career with Hofstra's business certificate programs with four to six targeted courses with practical skills for management, accounting, or marketing.Earn credentials from flexible, expert-led programs that build targeted skills, enhance confidence, and open new doors, whether you want to upskill or pivot.
- Our Career ServicesZarb's Graduate Business Career Relations Office is your campus hub for specialized career coaching and essential skill building. Connect with employers, define goals, and get help landing internships and jobs.Drop in for guidance, workshops, or career fairs. Access innovative resources and support for every step, even beyond graduation.
Best One-Year Executive MBA Program
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Hands-On Global ExperienceAt Zarb, students will take part in a global capstone to places such as Spain, Japan, South Africa, and Rome, where they will enjoy hands-on experiences with global economies. Learn from high-achieving peers in a variety of industries who will share their insights and knowledge. Network with C-Suite-level leaders.
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Competitive TuitionEarning the Executive MBA is an investment in your professional career. Our EMBA is priced competitively and established on a cohort basis for each entering class. The all-inclusive tuition includes student fees for course materials, computer software, initial Executive MBA residency, and travel costs associated with the global capstone. Scholarships are available.
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C-Suite Insight and Expert FacultyThe EMBA at Hofstra Zarb is geared toward today's experienced professional. Complete the Executive MBA program in just 11 months through the convenience of our online program. Learn from C-Suite leaders.
- Hands-On Global ExperienceAt Zarb, students will take part in a global capstone to places such as Spain, Japan, South Africa, and Rome, where they will enjoy hands-on experiences with global economies. Learn from high-achieving peers in a variety of industries who will share their insights and knowledge. Network with C-Suite-level leaders.
- Competitive TuitionEarning the Executive MBA is an investment in your professional career. Our EMBA is priced competitively and established on a cohort basis for each entering class. The all-inclusive tuition includes student fees for course materials, computer software, initial Executive MBA residency, and travel costs associated with the global capstone. Scholarships are available.
- C-Suite Insight and Expert FacultyThe EMBA at Hofstra Zarb is geared toward today's experienced professional. Complete the Executive MBA program in just 11 months through the convenience of our online program. Learn from C-Suite leaders.
Move Your Future Forward with an MBA from Hofstra Zarb
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Traditional, Online, or Hybrid StudyTransform your career and your life with an MBA degree from Hofstra University. Study part-time, full-time, online, or on campus. Our flexible degree options mean minimum disruption to your work and family commitments.
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Competitive TuitionEarning the MBA is an investment in your professional career. Our MBA is priced competitively and established on a cohort basis for each entering class. We work to make your graduate studies as affordable as possible. Our Student Financial Services team is here to assist you with all the financial aid resources available.
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Career ServicesOur certified career coaches offer personalized support, including résumé reviews, interview prep, and job search guidance. We connect you with employers through exclusive recruitment channels to help launch your career or secure internships in your field.
- Traditional, Online, or Hybrid StudyTransform your career and your life with an MBA degree from Hofstra University. Study part-time, full-time, online, or on campus. Our flexible degree options mean minimum disruption to your work and family commitments.
- Competitive TuitionEarning the MBA is an investment in your professional career. Our MBA is priced competitively and established on a cohort basis for each entering class. We work to make your graduate studies as affordable as possible. Our Student Financial Services team is here to assist you with all the financial aid resources available.
- Career ServicesOur certified career coaches offer personalized support, including résumé reviews, interview prep, and job search guidance. We connect you with employers through exclusive recruitment channels to help launch your career or secure internships in your field.
Boost Your Credentials with an MS from Hofstra Zarb
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Our MS ProgramsAt Hofstra, we understand how important your professional and personal commitments are, so we offer eight specializations in a hybrid MS, with the option to enroll full-time or part-time in in-person evening or fully online courses.
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Competitive TuitionAt Hofstra University, we work to make your graduate studies as affordable as possible. Our Student Financial Services team is here to assist you with all the financial aid resources available.
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Career ServicesOur certified career coaches offer personalized support, including résumé reviews, interview prep, and job search guidance. We connect you with employers through exclusive recruitment channels to help launch your career or secure internships in your field.
- Our MS ProgramsAt Hofstra, we understand how important your professional and personal commitments are, so we offer eight specializations in a hybrid MS, with the option to enroll full-time or part-time in in-person evening or fully online courses.
- Competitive TuitionAt Hofstra University, we work to make your graduate studies as affordable as possible. Our Student Financial Services team is here to assist you with all the financial aid resources available.
- Career ServicesOur certified career coaches offer personalized support, including résumé reviews, interview prep, and job search guidance. We connect you with employers through exclusive recruitment channels to help launch your career or secure internships in your field.
The Frank G. Zarb School of Business is among the less than 2% of the world's 13,000 business programs accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International), the premier accrediting body for business school programs.

Thriving Alumni
Discover the power of our thriving alumni network at Hofstra's Zarb School of Business. Our graduates, like Andrew Cameron, EMBA '12, Senior Vice President, and Long Island Business News' Top 40 Under 40 honoree, exemplify the success and impact of a Zarb education. Through their support that includes over $35 million in donations, our alumni are actively shaping the future of business leadership on Long Island, New York State, and the nation.
Distinguished Alumni
Experience the influence of our distinguished alumni at Hofstra's Zarb School of Business. From mentoring current students to generously supporting scholarships, our network of successful graduates embody the commitment to excellence that defines Zarb.

“Since graduating from Zarb I have risen to the level of senior vice president, was named to Long Island Business News' Top 40 Under 40, and have found not only a lot of enjoyment in my career but also a good amount of success.”
—Andrew Cameron, EMBA '12

“Hofstra's EMBA program was engaging for mid-senior level managers and allowed the flexibility to complete schoolwork while managing an executive job and all that comes with having a family and two young children.”
—Hira Ruskin, MBA, EMBA '23, Vice President of Operations, Northwell Health
Thriving Alumni
Join a community where success is not just achieved, but shared. At Zarb, our alumni network is not only extensive but actively involved in shaping the careers of our students. Through mentorship and financial contributions, they ensure that every student has the opportunity to thrive, just like Andrew Cameron, EMBA '12, who has excelled in his career and community.

“Since graduating from Zarb I have risen to the level of senior vice president, was named to Long Island Business News' Top 40 Under 40, and have found not only a lot of enjoyment in my career but also a good amount of success.”
—Andrew Cameron, EMBA '12
Distinguished Alumni
Experience the influence of our distinguished alumni at Hofstra's Zarb School of Business. From mentoring current students to generously supporting scholarships, our network of successful graduates, including Andrew Cameron, EMBA '12, Senior Vice President, embodies the commitment to excellence that defines Zarb.

“Since graduating from Zarb I have risen to the level of senior vice president, was named to Long Island Business News' Top 40 Under 40, and have found not only a lot of enjoyment in my career but also a good amount of success.”
—Andrew Cameron, EMBA '12
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Take the Next Step at Hofstra!
Hofstra University's Frank G. Zarb School of Business creates leaders in businesses not only in New York City but also across the world. From PepsiCo to Goldman Sachs and everything in between, you'll achieve greatness and conduct a rewarding career in business after your time spent here.
-
Our Graduate ProgramsHofstra's graduate business programs blend rigorous academics with hands-on learning. Programs suit your goals and encourage ethical, global leadership.Faculty and peers are dedicated to your growth. You'll find resources and guidance for real success in a supportive community.
-
Our Certificate ProgramsAdvance your career with Hofstra's business certificate programs with four to six targeted courses with practical skills for management, accounting, or marketing.Earn credentials from flexible, expert-led programs that build targeted skills, enhance confidence, and open new doors, whether you want to upskill or pivot.
-
Our Career ServicesZarb's Graduate Business Career Relations Office is your campus hub for specialized career coaching and essential skill building. Connect with employers, define goals, and get help landing internships and jobs.Drop in for guidance, workshops, or career fairs. Access innovative resources and support for every step, even beyond graduation.
- Our Graduate ProgramsHofstra's graduate business programs blend rigorous academics with hands-on learning. Programs suit your goals and encourage ethical, global leadership.Faculty and peers are dedicated to your growth. You'll find resources and guidance for real success in a supportive community.
- Our Certificate ProgramsAdvance your career with Hofstra's business certificate programs with four to six targeted courses with practical skills for management, accounting, or marketing.Earn credentials from flexible, expert-led programs that build targeted skills, enhance confidence, and open new doors, whether you want to upskill or pivot.
- Our Career ServicesZarb's Graduate Business Career Relations Office is your campus hub for specialized career coaching and essential skill building. Connect with employers, define goals, and get help landing internships and jobs.Drop in for guidance, workshops, or career fairs. Access innovative resources and support for every step, even beyond graduation.
Best One-Year Executive MBA Program
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Hands-On Global ExperienceAt Zarb, students will take part in a global capstone to places such as Spain, Japan, South Africa, and Rome, where they will enjoy hands-on experiences with global economies. Learn from high-achieving peers in a variety of industries who will share their insights and knowledge. Network with C-Suite-level leaders.
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Competitive TuitionEarning the Executive MBA is an investment in your professional career. Our EMBA is priced competitively and established on a cohort basis for each entering class. The all-inclusive tuition includes student fees for course materials, computer software, initial Executive MBA residency, and travel costs associated with the global capstone. Scholarships are available.
-
C-Suite Insight and Expert FacultyThe EMBA at Hofstra Zarb is geared toward today's experienced professional. Complete the Executive MBA program in just 11 months through the convenience of our online program. Learn from C-Suite leaders.
- Hands-On Global ExperienceAt Zarb, students will take part in a global capstone to places such as Spain, Japan, South Africa, and Rome, where they will enjoy hands-on experiences with global economies. Learn from high-achieving peers in a variety of industries who will share their insights and knowledge. Network with C-Suite-level leaders.
- Competitive TuitionEarning the Executive MBA is an investment in your professional career. Our EMBA is priced competitively and established on a cohort basis for each entering class. The all-inclusive tuition includes student fees for course materials, computer software, initial Executive MBA residency, and travel costs associated with the global capstone. Scholarships are available.
- C-Suite Insight and Expert FacultyThe EMBA at Hofstra Zarb is geared toward today's experienced professional. Complete the Executive MBA program in just 11 months through the convenience of our online program. Learn from C-Suite leaders.
Move Your Future Forward with an MBA from Hofstra Zarb
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Traditional, Online, or Hybrid StudyTransform your career and your life with an MBA degree from Hofstra University. Study part-time, full-time, online, or on campus. Our flexible degree options mean minimum disruption to your work and family commitments.
-
Competitive TuitionEarning the MBA is an investment in your professional career. Our MBA is priced competitively and established on a cohort basis for each entering class. We work to make your graduate studies as affordable as possible. Our Student Financial Services team is here to assist you with all the financial aid resources available.
-
Career ServicesOur certified career coaches offer personalized support, including résumé reviews, interview prep, and job search guidance. We connect you with employers through exclusive recruitment channels to help launch your career or secure internships in your field.
- Traditional, Online, or Hybrid StudyTransform your career and your life with an MBA degree from Hofstra University. Study part-time, full-time, online, or on campus. Our flexible degree options mean minimum disruption to your work and family commitments.
- Competitive TuitionEarning the MBA is an investment in your professional career. Our MBA is priced competitively and established on a cohort basis for each entering class. We work to make your graduate studies as affordable as possible. Our Student Financial Services team is here to assist you with all the financial aid resources available.
- Career ServicesOur certified career coaches offer personalized support, including résumé reviews, interview prep, and job search guidance. We connect you with employers through exclusive recruitment channels to help launch your career or secure internships in your field.
Boost Your Credentials with an MS from Hofstra Zarb
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Our MS ProgramsAt Hofstra, we understand how important your professional and personal commitments are, so we offer eight specializations in a hybrid MS, with the option to enroll full-time or part-time in in-person evening or fully online courses.
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Competitive TuitionAt Hofstra University, we work to make your graduate studies as affordable as possible. Our Student Financial Services team is here to assist you with all the financial aid resources available.
-
Career ServicesOur certified career coaches offer personalized support, including résumé reviews, interview prep, and job search guidance. We connect you with employers through exclusive recruitment channels to help launch your career or secure internships in your field.
- Our MS ProgramsAt Hofstra, we understand how important your professional and personal commitments are, so we offer eight specializations in a hybrid MS, with the option to enroll full-time or part-time in in-person evening or fully online courses.
- Competitive TuitionAt Hofstra University, we work to make your graduate studies as affordable as possible. Our Student Financial Services team is here to assist you with all the financial aid resources available.
- Career ServicesOur certified career coaches offer personalized support, including résumé reviews, interview prep, and job search guidance. We connect you with employers through exclusive recruitment channels to help launch your career or secure internships in your field.
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Completing your application opens the door to a top-ranked business education, an engaged alumni network, and the resources to turn your ambitions into reality.
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