Academic Advising and Executive-Level Career Development
Giving Current & Future Leaders Every Advantage
In addition to the stellar education our students receive in the classroom, the EMBA program provides comprehensive academic counseling and executive-level career coaching that helps them to explore their professional options, identify key strengths, gain a deeper understanding of their leadership and management style, and make decisions about their next career moves. Please note, you must be accepted into the program, enrolled, and attending classes to utilize these services.
Meet Your Advising Dean

Ilze Frierson
Assistant Dean
Lead Advising Dean – Full-Time MBA, Professional MBA, Executive MBA
Executive-Level Career Development
The Gabelli School Executive MBA offers an invaluable career development program designed for those who seek to "transition up" within their organization, business function, or industry or who wish to "transition out" into a new career or area of specialization.
The program offers workshops, tactical tools, professional development, and coaching that equips Executive MBA students with a "Transition Toolkit" and "Roadmap," which provides a pathway for taking on increased responsibilities in their current sector or pivoting into a new one.
Additionally, Executive MBA students have access to more than a dozen job search tools, workshops, and resources that are available through the School's Student Success Center.

Career Development Fridays
To ensure our students get the most out of their EMBA experience, our comprehensive Career Development program is scheduled on Fridays, during the in-person weekend experience. It includes:
EMBA Alumni Speakers
Gain exclusive insights from leaders across industries who have graduated from the Gabelli School’s EMBA program.
Career Development Workshops
Industry specific career development sessions provide expert guidance on navigating next career steps.
Executive Coaching Sessions
Individual coaching sessions afford the support that will help students to achieve their personal and professional best.
Exploration of Business With Purpose
Learn about the Gabelli School's mission, and how to integrate business best practices, including sustainability and purpose-driven leadership, across industries.