Many midlevel and senior managers find that, at some point in their career, they have need of specialized knowledge in order to move to the next level. Executive programs often aim to offer access to relevant business information necessary for advancement.

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An Executive Master of Business Administration equips businesspeople with the skills and knowledge needed to advance into leadership positions. Most EMBA programs cater to the schedules of working professionals and can be completed in fewer than two years.

Part-time learning allows one to obtain a degree or qualification even if one cannot attend school on a full-time basis. One can learn at one's own pace, gradually accumulating credits that count towards a final qualification.