UVA Darden’s Executive MBA students have accomplished a lot in the past year! Balancing work, family and school is not easy, but can be done with a good support system.
Congrats Grads!
Charlottesville is buzzing with excitement every May. This spring 122 Executive MBA students walked across the stage.
Congratulations to the Class of 2025!
Fresh Faces and Bright Futures
This year we welcomed a new Vice Dean and Senior Associate Dean for Professional Degree Programs Melissa Thomas-Hunt. She joins the professional degree programs after serving as the Vice Dean and Senior Associate Dean for Darden’s Full-Time MBA program based in Charlottesville Va.
A Guiding Hand
Our Admissions Team works hard to help applicant present their best selves. On top of sharing all the amazing things about the Executive MBA program, they are available to give the best advice on ‘crafting your narrative.’
Here is what you need to know.
Darden’s Professional Degree Programs are Test Optional! What You Need to Know
2025-26 Application Tips: Crafting Your Short Answer Responses
2025-26 Application Tips: Choosing Your Recommender
Building Community
An integral part of what it means to be taught using the socratic method or case method is being part of a learning team. These groups bring together students from different backgrounds to help you prepare for each case covered in class.
And creating a sense of community across the programs is integral to the MBA experience. The program team for the Part-Time MBA and Executive MBA programs prioritize the student experience inside and out of the classroom.
The Student Experience
Whether is in the classroom, on a Global Residency or through clubs, our students maximize their network.
UVA Darden Named 2025 ‘Best in Class: Global Immersions’ by Poets&Quants
Catching Up with the Network of Executive Women
A Strong Alumni Network
Our alumni stay connected to the Darden community through events in-person and online. We love seeing the mentorship and guidance they give to students pushing themselves to learn new things.
Leadership & Legacy: Darden Black Alumni in Conversation
The UVA Darden DC Tech Connect Experience
Career Support
Darden’s Career Center supports students throughout the program and beyond. This year, they did a series of sessions on important things to refresh and curate when actively job searching.
