Our 21-month Executive MBA Program begins in August of each year with a one-week residency. For the one-week residency and class weekends, participants reside at the Villanova Conference Center. Classes meet every other week on Friday and Saturday. There also is an eight-day International Experience in the spring of the first year.

Classes begin Friday at 9:00 A.M. and end Saturday at 3:30 P.M. When classes end on Friday night, you might meet with senior executives from around the country for a fireside chat; connect with your study group; or join in an informal social gathering with your classmates. A family night is also typically held each semester.

For more information on meeting dates, check your class schedule: Class of 2008 schedule| Class of 2009 schedule| Class of 2010 schedule

Fireside Chats

A couple times most semesters, senior business executives meet informally with students on Friday nights. The casual setting is designed to encourage an open exchange of information and ideas. This enables you to explore a broader range of issues to a greater depth—often with a greater degree of frankness than is typically possible.

Family Nights

Family nights are a fun, relaxing way for families of our participants to meet and get to know one another as they become a part of the Villanova School of Business Executive MBA community. The event is usually a barbeque at the Montrose Mansion at the Villanova Conference Center. In addition to food and beverages, there are games and entertainment for children of all ages.