EY Tech MBA

Frequently Asked Questions

Updated: 11 March 2020
 What is the EY Tech MBA?
The EY Tech MBA is an online qualification awarded by Hult International Business School, a triple-accredited university. This is the first
time that an organization of our size has offered such a qualification to all of its people.

Why are we launching our own MBA?

We launched EY Badges in 2017 to give all of our people the opportunity to develop future-focused skills so that they could develop the
technology skill set and the leadership mindset required for future success. We expect that the EY Tech MBA will encourage more
people to invest in their future by doing more EY Badges and be recognized for that investment with a globally recognized qualification.

Is the EY Tech MBA earned from an accredited institution?

Yes! The EY Tech MBA will be awarded by the Hult International Business School, a university that has been accredited by three
international MBA accrediting bodies: AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA. Hult is the first and only business school in the US to achieve this
status.

How do I earn my EY Tech MBA?

You can earn the EY Tech MBA based on a combination of EY Badges in Technology (4 Bronze, 2 Silver), Leadership (4 Bronze, 1
Silver) and Business (4 Bronze, 1 Silver) followed by a final capstone project. Collectively this is 300 hours of coursework.

What is a capstone project?

The capstone project will be a final task that EY Tech MBA candidates will need to complete. It may be an EY business challenge or a
case study. We are currently developing this and will have more information at the formal launch.

Are all the required EY Badges available now?

No. We will be initiating most of these before the official launch on 1 July; for example, we expect to launch Bronze Business badges in
late May, and Silver Business Badges a few months later.

I have already earned EY Badges; will they count toward the EY Tech MBA even though it doesn’t start until 1 July?
Yes. All EY Badges will count toward the EY Tech MBA, provided you earn enough badges in each of the three specified groups:
Technology, Leadership and Business.

Is the EY Tech MBA earned online?

Yes, you can earn the MBA by completing the required number of EY Badges online and submitting a final capstone project. All elements
are online.

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 Is the EY Tech MBA open to everyone?
Yes, it is open to all active EY employees regardless of rank and tenure, although it is not open to EY interns, contractors or alumni.

Will I need to pay anything to be awarded the EY Tech MBA?

There is no cost to you, in the same way as there is no cost to you for EY Badges or any of the learning that EY provides to you. This is
part of EY’s investment in its people’s skills.

What happens if I leave EY during or after achieving my MBA?

Just like EY Badges, you take your EY Tech MBA qualification with you beyond your career at EY. As the EY Tech MBA is made up of
badges that are awarded progressively, you retain these even if you do not complete the MBA.

Am I obligated to stay at EY for a certain period of time after completing my EY Tech MBA?
No.

Where can I get more information?

We will create a website containing more information about the EY Tech MBA before its official launch on 1 July 2020. For more
information on EY Badges please visit their website.

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