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Career impact and growth

A Kellogg Executive MBA is one of the best investments you can make for your future by helping you develop a long-term career vision and gain deeper insights into your talents and leadership style. Whether that means transitioning careers, advancing within your industry or launching a business, our best-in-class Career Management Center (CMC) is dedicated to supporting your growth. Coupled with the alumni benefits of a strong worldwide network, your ongoing development is limitless. 

Key career outcomes

In addition to an unparalleled education and global alumni network, Kellogg EMBA graduates also saw significant boosts across several key aspects of their careers.
median base salary percent increase
changed positions
changed organizations
*All statistics derived from 2022 NACM alumni survey
to those who graduated within 3-5 years prior

Real leadership, real impact

Your Executive EMBA is more than a degree — it's an experience that will change, expand and transform the way you show up at work and in life. Discover how Kellogg has helped accomplished executives like you enhance their professional growth and leadership.
developed key leadership skills
*All statistics derived from 2022 NACM alumni survey
to those who graduated within 3-5 years prior

Career results from industries to job functions

This employment analysis gives you a better understanding of where our students' careers have taken them since graduation.
joined or founded a startup 
**Other includes, retail, transportation & logistics, media / entertainment

Employment functions*

General management: 16% Operations / logistics: 12% 
Finance / accounting: 16%  Consulting: 7% 
Marketing / sales: 16%  Human Resources: 1% 
Technology: 16%  Other: 16% 
*All statistics derived from 2022 NACM alumni survey
to those who graduated within 3-5 years prior

Comprehensive, personalized career support

As a senior leader, you need career resources that build on your professional experience. The CMC team offers a wide range of services and tools designed to fine-tune your skills, enhance your career growth and fulfill goals.  

By partnering with the EMBA Career team, you will engage in work and support that is geared toward your career goals and customized to your path and needs. Using advanced self-assessment tools, one-on-one coaching and a variety of exclusive, holistic services, our career experts will work closely with you to understand your leadership competencies and execute a long-term career plan. 

Quality resources and coaching, how you need it, when you need it 

EMBA students at Kellogg benefit from resources and coaching not only while in the program, but also after graduation with access to alumni and career coaching.

  • The Career Coaching team delivers nearly 1,700 coaching appointments with students annually
  • Coaching sessions consistently deliver high scores in satisfaction (average of 4.7/5.0 ratings post-session)  

*Figures derived from the EMBA CMC Engagement Survey in the 2023-24 academic year.

How to take advantage of Kellogg career coaching

Hear from career coach Mary Burns as she discusses our unique suite of resources, as well as how the CMC team partners with students to achieve their goals.