Owner/President/CEO Program

OPC is a three-module, in-person, cohort-based program designed to maximize learning through immersion, reflection, and application. It also includes personalized electives, one-on-one executive coaching, and tailored assessments.

Three cohort modules are offered, as follows:

• Module 1: Leadership and Finance — two weeks in Philadelphia
• Module 2: Innovation — one week in San Francisco
• Module 3: Legacy and Growth — two weeks in Philadelphia

OPC stands apart for its flexibility, efficiency, and transparency. Participants choose electives to tailor the experience, complete the program in a shorter time frame than comparable options, and know all dates and costs upfront with no hidden fees. Graduates also earn full Wharton alumni status, gaining lifelong recognition and access to a powerful global network.

Yes. OPC includes elective options aligned with your goals, along with executive coaching and assessments that personalize the experience.

Participants in OPC receive dedicated one-on-one coaching to support their leadership and business goals. The program includes six sessions delivered in partnership with Wharton’s McNulty Leadership Program. Coaching will initiate one module into the learning journey, giving participants the chance to ground their coaching in the context of classroom insights and business challenges.

Participants complete three electives as part of the OPC, with the option to take a fourth. Electives are week-long courses delivered on campus in Philadelphia. They may be taken immediately upon enrollment and must be completed within two years of the first OPC module.

If you attended an open-enrollment program within the past 12 months, you may be eligible to receive credit towards an OPC elective. Please contact us at +1.215.898.1776 or execed@wharton.upenn.edu for a personalized consultation.

Applications are submitted online and must include a completed form and resume/C.V. After initial application review, an interview and or letter of recommendation may also be requested. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and may take up to six weeks. Please refer to the “Who Should Attend” tab for details on eligibility.

Graduates earn Wharton alumni status, joining one of the largest business school alumni organizations in the world. With more than 100,000 members who live and work in more than 130 countries, the Wharton alumni network is a powerful community of which you become a part and to which you have access.

Upon completion, OPC graduates will receive a lifelong Wharton forwarding email address and be able to access the global alumni director and join alumni clubs, events, and learning forums.

The $115,000 OPC fee includes tuition and program materials for three cohort modules and up to four electives, as well as executive coaching, private accommodations, and most meals.

Payment can be made by check, wire transfer, or credit card.

A $40,000 payment is due within 30 days of acceptance into the program. This confirms your registration to the program and allows you to begin registration to your chosen electives.

A second $40,000 payment is due 60 days prior to the start of Module 1. The final $35,000 payment is due 60 days prior to Module 2.

If you wish to cancel enrollment in OPC, we are more than happy to reschedule your attendance for the next cohort, or we can work with you to identify a more convenient program. If you wish to withdraw entirely from OPC, please contact Wharton Client Relations at +1.215.898.1776 or execed@wharton.upenn.edu to discuss your specific situation. OPC program cancellations and withdrawals are subject to administrative fees.

Please note these transfer and cancellation policies:

We will allow participants to transfer between different dates of a specific program with at least 10 days’ notice before the start date.

Requests to cancel or defer participation in OPC must be made in writing and submitted to Wharton Client Relations at execed@wharton.upenn.edu.

For more information, please contact Wharton Client Relations at +1.215.898.1776 or by email.