What’s the difference between our Global Online MBA and our Hybrid EMBA? There are unique benefits to each program, but both are fully optimized and part-time. Both MBAs enable a mix of on-campus and online learning if that’s what you want. You can also maximize your time at home with extensive online classes. Let’s dive into the specifics to make sure you pick the one that’s right for you. 

The general stuff 

GOMBA: This is the ultimate in flexibility. You can do your entire degree online if you wish with a mixture of live online classes and self-paced study. The MBA is 24 months long and you can start in either January, April, July, or October. You’ll be learning from home, but you can take two electives on any of our global campuses.  

HEMBA: The best of both worlds. On-campus tuition is mixed with immersive online study for those who prefer a more traditional MBA. The degree is 24 months, and you can make a start in May and October. Your home campus can either be London, San Francisco, or Dubai.  

The experience  

GOMBA: Half your classes will be live online. Which means immersive and interactive sessions over an intensive three-day weekend (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) available in three different time zones. On top of that you’ll be required to participate in Leadership & Business Challenges over a four-day weekend. These will be available in two different time zones. All other study is self-paced via the Coursera platform meaning you can work through it on your own schedule.  

HEMBA: Every other month you’ll be on your chosen home campus (London, Dubai or San Francisco) for a four-day weekend (Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday) for classes face-to-face. There are also online classes every other month over a three-day weekend (Friday, Saturday, Sunday). These will be available in two different time zones.  

Global Annual Summit  

Hult’s network is vast and with both of these MBA options you will have direct access to it. Previously only available to GOMBA students, the Global Annual Summit is a yearly gathering of MBA students, alumni, and faculty in a different location around the world. connect with all your global classmates, network with alumni, and hear from top speakers. All in-person. Check out the below video for a look at last year’s summit: 

Unique benefits of GOMBA 

GOMBA works directly for you. Wherever you are in the world you can have access to our live-online classes and MBA materials. Some modules will be fully flexible through self-paced study, meaning you decide when and how you work through them. Additionally, if you upgrade your degree, you get access to two out of a possible four summer electives to be taken on any of our global campuses in Boston, New York, San Francisco, London, Dubai, or Singapore. 

Unique benefits of HEMBA 

Get personalized career support with HEMBA. You can have direct access to our careers support teams on your chosen home campus. There’ll also be opportunities for in-person networking with other students. This could be on your home campus or one of our four other campuses during campus rotation where you’ll have over 150 elective options available as well. Our Hybrid Executive MBA is an ideal program if you want the on-campus experience mixed with online classes for flexibility. 

Here’s what students have said: 

“Hult’s Online MBA is a perfect option for those who have other major responsibilities, limited time, or financial support. I chose Hult because they offer a global experience, equitable learning opportunities for senior professionals, and a unique curriculum that teaches us both theory and real-world practices. I really wanted to test my knowledge and decades of experience through the MBA program and solve different types of challenges outside of my organizations.” – Emi Wayner, Head of Global Growth Strategy, Customer Programs, Google Cloud Marketing, GOMBA, Class of 2025 

“The caliber of my classmates exceeded my expectations, as did the diversity of the professors, who come from all over the world with proven practical experience. I highly recommend anyone to take the opportunity to study across the top cities in the world and interact with students from all industries and backgrounds. After Hult, everything looks easy for me.” – Mohamad Khachab, CEO, BMB Group, Most Influential People Helping Shape the Emirate, DXB100 (2018), Executive MBA, Class of 2017