These programs are recognized as providers of degrees of distinction. They have several common characteristics.
Sponsorship is at minimum release time from work.
Most students are financially supported by their organizations. The Oregon Executive MBA allows experienced managers to complete their MBA in two years without interrupting their careers. This compares to four to six years typically required by traditional night-school programs or two years for someone who attends school full time. Because all students have management experience, students can learn as much from each other as they do from the curriculum. The curriculum itself is designed for the senior manager rather than someone about to enter management.