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Business Administration (Executive M.B.A.) - M.B.A.

Kent State University's Executive M.B.A. degree is specifically designed for seasoned executives who are looking to enhance their business acumen and gain a competitive edge in their industries. Its accelerated delivery helps you achieve your goals faster than a traditional M.B.A. Read more...

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The Kent State University EMBA is the Ideal Blend of In-Person and Online Learning Experiences Ranked #35 Executive EMBA in the World by CEO Magazine

Ranked #28 globally by CEO Magazine, Kent State University’s EMBA is an AACSB-accredited program  designed exclusively for busy working professionals. When you choose the MBA program for executives with Kent State Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship, you’re choosing a program that’s tailored specifically around the demands of a working professional lifestyle.

Learn more about our MBA program for executives by scheduling a call or virtual meeting with our team. Call 330-672-1281 or email Aviad at aisraeli@kent.edu to learn how the EMBA program can work for you!

Kent State University’s 19-Month EMBA Program Features

  • Convenient, once-monthly weekend format supplemented with online content

  • Summer session 100% online

  • Designed for mid-level professionals with diverse experience

  • GMAT typically waived

  • Nationally recognized and globally ranked: College is AACSB accredited and ranked Tier One globally by CEO Magazine. 

  • International business consulting experience

  • Experienced faculty are noted academics, engaging communicators and leaders in their business fields

 

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Why should you earn your EMBA?

Earning your EMBA is a great way to encourage development both personally and professionally by increasing your knowledge, skills, and understanding of the many aspects of the business world.

With our MBA program for executives, you can take your career to the next level while maintaining your full-time job. There are many reasons to earn your Executive MBA, including:

  • Gaining new perspectives
  • Increasing your understanding of business
  • Widening your professional network

Most notably, though, earning your EMBA can help you reach your career goals. The knowledge and skills you gain with our MBA for executives provides you with the vital hands-on training that is essential for competing in today’s challenging global marketplace, while helping you become a more well-rounded and knowledgeable business professional.

Why Choose Kent State University for Your Executive EMBA?

Kent State University’s MBA for executives is designed for the working professional with once-monthly in-person weekend sessions supplemented with courses that are conducted online. It is a nationally recognized and globally ranked EMBA program that offers diverse experience and networking for professionals.

Students from across Ohio, including Cleveland, Akron and Columbus, enroll in our EMBA. They enjoy the convenience of attending Saturday and Sunday classes once a month on campus, along with selected classes online, and can graduate in just 19 months. 

Best yet, the international experience portion of our EMBA program gives students the opportunity to work on projects with international business leaders in other countries and develop global strategies. 

Students form lifelong bonds and career connections with their classmates, who are business professionals with more than seven years of work experience, like themselves.

EMBA International Business Experience

A highlight of the Executive MBA program at Kent State University is the international business experience.

 

The international business experience (IBE) is a one-hour credit course in which each EMBA cohort has the opportunity to travel abroad under the leadership of a faculty member. A separate IBE fee will be assessed to all enrolled EMBA students prior to the semester in which the IBE will occur. The IBE fee varies by destination and then-current rates for the costs described herein.

The international business experience is a unique learning event in which students are exposed firsthand to the country’s culture and work on an international business project.

In order to prepare for the experience, international topics are integrated into many of the courses in the EMBA curriculum.

What Will You Do During the International Experience?

During travel, students meet with international business leaders, work with one or more global companies to develop business strategies and explore. It has proven to be not only a great learning experience, but also to be most students’ favorite part of the MBA for executives program.

The destination each year is based upon events taking place in the domestic and global economy. Past trips have included:

  • Italy
  • Brazil
  • Vietnam
  • Ireland
  • Austria/Greece
  • Mexico
  • Chile
  • Switzerland/Belgium
  • Czech Republic/Dresden
  • China

Learn More About the International Business Experience

For more details on this fulfilling international business experience, be sure to join us for any of Kent State’s upcoming Info sessions or Webinars.

Want to Learn More About Getting Your Executive MBA?

Interested in learning more about Kent State’s Executive MBA program? Be sure to attend one of our many upcoming information sessions or webinars around Cleveland, Akron and all over northern Ohio, where you can speak with faculty and alumni about program expectations, curriculum and so much more.

Program Information

Program Description

Full Description

The Master of Business Administration degree for professionals (Executive M.B.A.) prepares students for leadership positions in regional, national and international organizations. Curricular and co-curricular emphases are on ethical leadership, teamwork, creative problem solving, global perspectives and skillful applications of information technology.

The Executive M.B.A. is a highly personalized and interactive educational experience. The program is structured such that students take all their classes together, study in teams and interact with senior business faculty. Professional development workshops and free career coaching are included in the program.

The program is offered in an accelerated delivery, with courses offered in seven-to-nine-week modules, and students being able to earn the degree in 19 months. Students enter the program in August, starting with a three-day overnight residency. After that, they meet once monthly on weekends for classes, supplemented with a blend of synchronous and asynchronous delivery offered on the remaining weekends. Overall, this program offers in-person delivery for more than 50 percent of instruction. A 10-day international business experience is included midway through the program, providing participants with an applied learning experience abroad.

Admissions

For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.

Admission Requirements

Applications to the Executive M.B.A. degree are not being accepted at this time.

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
  • Minimum 3.000 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale1
  • Official transcript(s)
  • Résumé
  • Seven years experience in a responsible position
  • Goal statement
  • Two forms of recommendation
  • Interview with the Executive M.B.A. program director
  • English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions) by earning one of the following:
    • Minimum 550 TOEFL PBT score
    • Minimum 79 TOEFL IBT score
    • Minimum 77 MELAB score
    • Minimum 6.5 IELTS score
    • Minimum 58 PTE score
    • Minimum 110 Duolingo English score
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Some applicants may be asked to take the GMAT in cases of an undergraduate GPA lower than a 3.000 or for other reasons.

Application Deadlines

Applications to the Executive M.B.A. degree are not being accepted at this time.

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates from the program will be able to:

  1. Identify the problem and select the appropriate tool(s) to resolve the problem.
  2. Analyze the problem in order to come to a decision or conclusion.
  3. Articulate their position and apply their ideas effectively in writing.
  4. Articulate their position and apply their ideas orally.
  5. Articulate their ideas collaboratively as part of a team and provide some meaningful contribution to the overall team effort.
  6. Identify stakeholders related to ethical dilemmas and understand the difference between the ethical and legal aspects of the dilemma.
  7. Identify alternatives and consequences regarding an ethical dilemma and support a course of action.
  8. Identify global factors involved in making business decisions.
  9. Prioritize and analyze alternatives and consequences related to global factors and support a strategic decision in a global business context.
Coursework

Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Major Requirements
EMBA 67021MACROECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS 2
EMBA 67022ECONOMIC ANALYSIS FOR BUSINESS INNOVATION 2
EMBA 67031FINANCIAL REPORTING FOR ANALYSIS 2
EMBA 67032MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING FOR EXECUTIVE ACTION 2
EMBA 67040MANAGING GLOBAL OPERATIONS AND SUPPLY CHAINS 2
EMBA 67041ANALYTICS FOR DECISION-MAKING 2
EMBA 67042CYBERSECURITY AND TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT 2
EMBA 67043DYNAMICS OF LEADERSHIP FOR EXECUTIVES-EMBA 2
EMBA 67045EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATION 1
EMBA 67051MARKETING MANAGEMENT AND COMPETITIVE REALITIES 2
EMBA 67055EXECUTIVE SKILL DEVELOPMENT 1
EMBA 67061METHODS FOR FINANCIAL DECISIONS 2
EMBA 67062CORPORATE FINANCIAL PLANNING AND BUSINESS VALUATION 2
EMBA 67071MANAGERIAL PERSPECTIVES ON HUMAN RESOURCES 2
EMBA 67082ETHICAL AND LEGAL DECISION MAKING 2
EMBA 67085COMPETITIVE STRATEGY 2
EMBA 67089INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS CONSULTING 1
Culminating Requirement
EMBA 67099CAPSTONE CONSULTING PROJECT 1
Minimum Total Credit Hours:32
Program Delivery
  • Delivery:
    • Accelerated
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Kent Campus
    • Independence

Applications to the Executive M.B.A. degree are not being accepted at this time.

Accreditation

AACSB International—The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries

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* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.

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