Executive MBA

The Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) with a specialization in Leadership Development or Accounting and Finance is an intensive program specifically designed for aspiring, rising and mid-career executives, both in context and convenience. Candidates for this program are at a point in their careers where they need to more fully develop themselves professionally in order to reach their maximum potential in the corporate world. The course work combines practical business knowledge with real-world relevance, allowing students the opportunity to apply concepts and skills immediately within their organizations. The program is formatted for full-time study without career interruption. Students are admitted to a cohort class once each year and remain with that class throughout the entire program. The curriculum is taught in a team-oriented environment where courses are integrated across 5 semesters to emphasize broader strategic management and leadership skills.  The program uses a variety of instructional techniques and learning experiences to develop the intellect, enrich the character, and shape the individual as a leader.

Admission Requirements

Refer to Graduate Program Admission - Executive MBA in the Admission section of this Catalog.

Program Completion

The program is designed to be completed in 5 semesters. In the event a student cannot complete the program with his(her) cohort, then they must complete it with a subsequent cohort. EMBA students who maintain the scholastic standards of the Davis College of Business & Technology and who satisfy the 45-credit hour curriculum are awarded the degree of Master of Business Administration with a specialization in either Executive Leadership or Accounting and Finance at the University’s spring commencement ceremony.

 

 

Program Requirements

The program is a 19 month/5 semester program consisting of 45 credit hours. All students must complete the EMBA Core and one of the specialization areas as shown below.

All students must complete the EMBA Core and one of the specialization areas as shown below:

EMBA Core

ACCT 517Managerial Accounting for Executives

3

DSIM 525Statistics for Decision Making

3

DSIM 529Optimizing Operations in Modern Corpora

3

DSIM 533Leveraging Technical & Analytical Skill for Executives

3

ECON 535Economics for Executive Decisions

3

FIN 545Optimizing Corporate Finance

3

MGT 567Leadership for Organizations

3

MGT 584Global Corporate Strategy and Research

3

MKG 595Competitive Marketing Strateg

3

INB 557Competing in the Global Marketplace

6

Total Credit Hours:33

Accounting/Finance (Choose 4):

ACCT 620Advanced Managerial Accounting

3

ACCT 640Analyzing Financial Performance

3

ACCT 650Adv Managerial Acct & Finance Modeling

3

ACCT 680Financial Decision-making

3

FIN 610Practicum in Portfolio Management

3

FIN 640Analyzing Financial Performance

3

FIN 650Adv Managerial Acct & Fin Modeling

3

FIN 680Financial Decision-making

3

Total Credit Hours:12

Executive Leadership

MGT 566Legal & Ethical Environment of Business

3

MGT 610Strategic Human Resource Management

3

MGT 620Responsible Leadership

3

Total Credit Hours:12

EMBA Customized Professional

Four three-credit hour courses from any of the following disciplines: Accounting (ACCT), Decision
Science & Information Technology (DSIM), Finance (FIN), Management (MGT), Marketing (MKG) or
Aviation (AVM).
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Total Credit Hours:12
NOTE: Requires a graduate concentration plan and advisor registration for all classes

Total Credit Hours: 45