Overview
The Executive Master in Business Administration (EMBA) provides current and potential executives with the knowledge and skills needed for effective management and decision-making in a competitive, global economy.
The EMBA is designed to provide students with a balance of theoretical concepts and practical approaches to business problems, along with analytical skills, critical thinking, communication, and interpersonal skills. Emphasis is placed on developing the leadership and team-building abilities needed to manage change and make sound decisions within the framework of a strategic plan.
The EMBA program is characterized by students progressing through the program in a cohort group, and by team-based learning, faculty-student interaction, and current and relevant curriculum. Student learning is enhanced by sharing the management experience of classmates who have achieved mid-level to senior-level management positions in business enterprises.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:
- Evaluation of new strategies, evaluation of entry and exit strategies.
- Evaluation of acquisition, joint ventures, and growth.
- Describe the ethical and legal responsibilities in organizations and society.
- Evaluate organizational structure and culture as supportive of organization direction and strategy.
- Specify the human resource issues associated with the production of a product or service.
- Explain the use of accounting and financial resources to achieve the firm objectives.
- Utilize current methodologies, systems, and technology to plan, execute, implement, and analyze performance of the organization and its resources.
- Develop the skills necessary to become an effective manager.
- Utilize statistical data analysis and management science as they support decision-making processes throughout an organization.
- Utilize economic tools and theory to attain the optimal business decisions.
Requirements
Applicants must have a minimum of five years of work experience, including three years of supervisory experience with an upward progression in responsibilities, and must have achieved a mid-level or senior-level management position with significant decision-making responsibility. Such positions include, but are not limited to supervision of other employees, responsibility for budgets or financial performance, and project management or similar responsibilities.
Core Requirements
(12 courses, 54 quarter units)
Module I – Analytical Tools
MGT 605 Organizational Management and Leadership
MKT 602 Marketing Management
BKM 600 Knowledge Management in Business
MNS 682 Data Analysis for Decision Making
ECO 635 Economics for Executives
FIN 670 Finance and Accounting for Executives
LAW 605 Legal Issues in Business
MGT 640 Operation Planning and Implementation
Module II – Integrating Experience (At least six Module I courses must be completed successfully before a student can enroll in any Module II courses)
EMB 651 Cases in Business Decision-Making
EMB 652 Business Simulations
IBU 653 Global Business & Strategic Planning
EMB 696 EMBA Project
| Degree Program Locations | |
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| This degree is offered online |