Step Up to Data-Driven Leadership
February 16, 2022
Up to 12 Months
Online + On Campus
Special pricing up to 20% discount is available if you enroll with your colleagues. Please send an email to group-enrollments@emeritus.org for more information.
Program Fee Benefit
US$40,000 US$36,000
We are offering a early registration fee benefit of 10% (US$4,000) for participants who apply by November 4, 2021.
Program financing available.
In a rapidly digitizing world, data is your biggest asset that can be leveraged to uncover valuable business insights and gain a competitive advantage. Organizations are increasingly using data analytics to drive innovation and strategy and to improve efficiencies across functions. If you are keen to stay ahead of the curve, both within your role and in your industry, then this is the program for you.
of companies say that AI, machine learning, and more are key to achieving their digital transformation goals
of senior executives say that they need to upskill on data-driven insights
of businesses have started using data analytics to improve efficiency as a result of COVID-19
”The Wharton School has been at the forefront of trail-blazing data analytics research and teaching, and with the launch of this course, professionals from across the world will have the opportunity to learn from one of the leading institutions in the world.”
— Eric Bradlow
Professor of Marketing,
Vice Dean of Analytics at the Wharton School.
Flexible
Learn at your own pace with online sessions and customize your learning journey with electives.
High touch
Immerse in interactive sessions with the faculty, fireside chats with practitioners, and networking sessions with peers.
Real-world application
Learn from real-world case studies and business challenges, and apply the learnings to your job immediately.
Digital transformation playbook
Prepare a roadmap for digital transformation at your organization.
Choice of electives
Choose two out of four topical electives (six weeks each) to gain relevant skill sets specific to your role or industry.
On-campus immersion
Opt for one in-class elective (five days) of your choice from 23 options at the Wharton Executive Education campus in Philadelphia.
World-renowned faculty
Learn from the same faculty who teach in Wharton’s MBA program.
Peer learning
Interact with and learn from high-achieving peers from around the globe and build your network.
Rigorous curriculum
Immerse in a learning journey that can take up to 12 months to complete that includes in-depth sessions in business analytics.
Interactive sessions
Take advantage of more than 200 hours of interactive learning with faculty, industry experts, and an accomplished peer group.
Certificate of achievement
Receive a prestigious Wharton Executive Education digital certificate upon program completion.
Pathway to alumni status
Following successful completion of the ABAP, upon further qualification criteria and additional tuition, there is a pathway to apply for Wharton Alumni Status.
The flexible nature of the Advanced Business Analytics Program allows you to customize your learning journey for maximum career and business impact.
You will be assigned a success coach who help you craft your learning journey through regular check-in sessions.
You will be part of a global community of business leaders and will have rich opportunities to network throughout the program—in small virtual groups as well as a full cohort.
Glean insights from global industry experts and faculty thought leaders with more than 10 guest lectures throughout the program.
By joining the ABAP, you will be on a path to continuous, application-based learning through newsletters and the latest thought leadership articles from Wharton.
After completing the ABAP, subject to further qualifications and additional tuition, you have a pathway to apply for Wharton Alumni Status. Join a network of 99,000+ alumni across the world.
Choose any two from the four options. Final list of electives is subject to change.
Finance
Leadership
Marketing
Innovation and Strategy
Choose any one elective from these functional business programs.
Note: Final list of electives is subject to change. Please download the brochure for details on the electives and more information.
Please also note that participation in the Advanced Business Analytics Program (ABAP) (a) will not result in a degree from, alumni status with, or earned credit at the University of Pennsylvania or the Wharton School (or, to Wharton’s knowledge, any other institution), (b) will not be recorded on a University of Pennsylvania or Wharton transcript, and (c) does not guarantee or suggest that a participant will be admitted to the University of Pennsylvania, the Wharton School, or to any other university or institution.
Assistant Professor of Marketing, The Wharton School
Associate Professor of Management, The Wharton School
The Nippon Life Professor in Finance; Professor of Finance, The Wharton School
The K.P. Chao Professor; Professor of Marketing; Vice Dean of Analytics at Wharton; Chairperson, Wharton Marketing Department, The Wharton School; Professor of Economics; Professor of Education; Professor of Statistics, University of Pennsylvania
George W. Taylor Professor of Management; Director, Center for Human Resources, The Wharton School
Gilbert and Shelley Harrison Professor of Health Care Management; Chair, Health Care Management Department, The Wharton School; Professor, Medical Ethics and Health Policy, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania
Assistant Professor of Marketing, The Wharton School
The Lauder Professor; Professor of Management, The Wharton School; Anthony L. Davis Director of the Joseph H. Lauder Institute for Management and International Studies, The University of Pennsylvania
Miers-Busch, W’1885 Professor, Professor of Marketing; Faculty Director, Wharton Customer Analytics (WCA), The Wharton School
Practice Professor, Operations, Information and Decisions, The Wharton School
Joseph J. Aresty Professor; Executive Director, Wharton Co-Sponsorship of Indian School of Business; Professor of Marketing; Vice Dean, Wharton Executive Education
William H. Lawrence Professor of Finance, The Wharton School
Associate Professor of Operations, Information and Decisions, The Wharton School
William and Jacalyn Egan Professor of Management; Director, Center for Leadership and Change Management; Editor, Wharton Leadership Digest, The Wharton School
Professor of Legal Studies & Business Ethics, The Wharton School
Earn a Wharton Executive Education digital certificate upon successful completion of the program.
Benefits Offered to Participants
Note: After successful completion of the program, your verified digital certificate will be emailed to you in the name you used when registering for the program. All certificate images are for illustrative purposes only and may be subject to change at the discretion of the Wharton School.
Download BrochurePlease also note that participation in the Advanced Business Analytics Program (ABAP) (a) will not result in a degree from, alumni status with, or earned credit at the University of Pennsylvania or the Wharton School (or, to Wharton’s knowledge, any other institution), (b) will not be recorded on a University of Pennsylvania or Wharton transcript, and (c) does not guarantee or suggest that a participant will be admitted to the University of Pennsylvania, the Wharton School, or to any other university or institution.
The ABAP is ideal for mid-career and senior professionals across industries. The program is designed to help participants learn how analytics can improve business performance, within both their role and the industry.
Additionally, senior executives who are responsible for interfacing with teams that collect data, and those who are beginning to use available data to inform strategy and operating decisions, will benefit from the program.
The program eligibility criteria include:
We strongly recommend that interested participants apply early.
Round 1
The first application deadline is
November 4, 2021
and the fee to apply is
US$300
Round 2
The second application deadline is
December 07, 2021
and the fee to apply is
US$400
Round 3
The third application deadline is
January 08, 2022
and the fee to apply is
US$500
Round 4
The fourth application deadline is
January 20, 2022
and the fee to apply is
US$600
The program fee is US$40,000 and covers teaching fees, all academic material, and access to online coursework. The fee does not include accommodation for the on-campus elective, transport expenses (domestic, international, visa fee, and more), and other expenses not specifically mentioned in the fees.
Payment Options:
Flexi-payment plan:
Note: We are offering a program fee benefit of 10% (US$4,000) for participants who apply by November 4, 2021.
For more than 135 years, Wharton has been the place where visionaries, inventors, and trailblazers get their start. After completing the ABAP, upon further qualification criteria and additional tuition, there is a pathway to apply for Wharton Alumni Status. Criteria for qualification include:
Step 1:
Step 2:
Step 3:
The tuition for LEAP is US$69,000 and includes the coaching fee plus up to 10 days of on-campus accommodations in Philadelphia. If you are admitted to LEAP, we will credit the full US$40,000 tuition fee of ABAP that you have already paid toward the cost of LEAP, leaving US$29,000 remaining to be paid. You will have up to 12 months to complete the requirements for LEAP.
When you become a Wharton alumnus, you will be joining one of the most prestigious business school alumni groups, with more than 99,000 members worldwide in over 130 countries. You will have an opportunity to declare your interest in achieving Wharton alumni status later this year once you have reached certain benchmarks.
Once you qualify for Wharton alumni status, you will be eligible to receive: