Valar Student Experience

A Collaborative Online EMBA

The Valar Executive MBA in Strategic Leadership combines the best qualities of residential programs — peer-based academics, events, and an incredible network — with an award-winning*, interactive teaching method. You’ll learn to lead and collaborate with other driven self-starters remotely and face-to-face, while developing essential skills in strategy and leadership. The flexible online program is ideal for those balancing work and life.

*Fast Company's World Changing Ideas | EdTech Digest Finalist

Executive MBA Cohort Profile

41%
Women
32
Countries
39%
Masters Degree or Higher
Source: All-time, average cohort student enrollment data.

We evaluate applicants on education, work experience, as well as their attitude and aptitude for embracing key leadership attributes. Our global EMBA candidates have demonstrated industry, management, or entrepreneurial success.

EMBA students class
Source: Composite summary of students enrolled for the June, 2025 starting cohort.
“Valar's EMBA program provided a rigorous yet rewarding experience, equipping me with invaluable skills for business leadership. I'm confident that this knowledge will propel my career forward and enhance my prospects in the future.”Pedro Perdomo, EMBA Class of 2024 Operations Senior Analyst, Bank of America
bank of america
beyond the classroom

Beyond The Classroom

Valar’s revolutionary teaching method is supplemented with workshops, meet-ups, and weekend-long conferences in cities around the world. You’ll have ample opportunities to put your learning into action while connecting and socializing with your peers.

More About the Network
accelerate your career

Accelerate Your Career

Valar’s EMBA provides the confidence and competitive edge to accelerate your career. Learn to navigate change on a global and organizational level with the degree’s future-forward approach to leadership and strategy.

More About Outcomes
innovative tuition model

Innovative Tuition Model

Our mission is to democratize high-quality business education and we are committed to lowering and sometimes eliminating tuition costs for our global students by leveraging employer-funding and scholarship opportunities. Learn more about our innovative model that dramatically lowers out-of-pocket costs for students.

Tuition Fees

How Does Valar Compare?

Our AI-accelerated EMBA program is truly global, flexible, efficient, and radically affordable. See how we stack up compared to traditional universities.
Valar
Illinois
Pepperdine
Tulane

12 months

24-60 months

19 months

24 months

Online + Events

Online Only

In person

In person

$9,600

$24,984

$147,000

$120,437

Duration
Format
Tuition
Scholarship Available
Mobile-First
Valar
EMBA

12 months

Online + Events

$9,600

Illinois
Online EMBA

24-60 months

Online Only

$24,984

Pepperdine
EMBA

19 months

In person

$147,000

Tulane
MBA

24 months

In person

$120,437

What people are saying

“Valar is more than an EMBA program - it's a paradigm shift that offers more than I was expecting. This program is changing the world. I'm so proud to be among the pioneers!“

karim houni

Karim Houni

Airbus Innovation Manager

“I chose Valar because of its comprehensive curriculum, structure around strategic business leadership, and for its flexibility.“

omkar walke

Omkar Walke

Swisslog, Head of Project Management, Americas

“Valar course material is relevant and engaging and collaboration with my peers has been both educational and enjoyable. Valar excels academically.“

amanda davenport

Amanda Davenport

Submittable, Director of Talent Acquisition

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