Hi. I am looking into several EMBA and MBA programs and need some advice.

I am not sure whether I should be considering an EMBA or MBA program? (even after a lot of research).

I am in my late thirties and have an undergraduate degree and a master's degree (both in the social sciences). I have never taken any formal business classes, but I have managed and run 4 businesses during the last 14 years. I am interested in the EMBA programs because I would like to meet others who have similar backgrounds and ideas. My main concern is that many of the people in EMBA programs seem to be sponsored by large companies or corporations. I do not fit into this category, as I come from an entrepreneurial background.

Due to this, would I be out of place in this group and better suited to the MBA? However, my concern with this, is that I feel like I might be a bit old for a traditional MBA and may not share the same interests as those in the traditional MBA program.

Since I own my own business, the time commitment is not a major concern for me (meaning I could attend either type of program).

If anyone has any thoughts or ideas I would really appreciate it.

Thanks.
Danielle

Another good question to ask yourself might be if you'd feel out of place in an MBA program, where the average age and years of work experience will be relatively less.

I'm of the opinion that a traditional MBA program will probably give you a lot of the same knowledge that, most likely, after 14 years of managerial experience you have probably already acquired.

Yet another good question to ask yourself, as in most of life's other major undertakings: what is your end goal?

i have a question - if you own your own business, and have such a long career behind you, then whats the point of taking an MBA/EMBA ? what are you trying to accomplish?
if it is to get some networking done, then i would definitely go for an EMBA - because the people you will meet there already work for years, and not just starting up.