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Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) - Coles College of Business

The Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) program at Kennesaw State University's Coles College of Business is designed to transform the leadership journey of experienced professionals. The program is rooted in KSU's mission to improve lives through academic excellence, innovative research, economic opportunity, and more.

Program Overview

The EMBA program is designed for accomplished professionals, including senior leaders, rising executives, and entrepreneurs, who are ready to expand their influence and drive meaningful change in their organizations and communities. The program provides strategic insight, leadership skills, and a global perspective to help participants become thought leaders and informed global citizens.

Program Details

• Immersive Learning Experience: True Weekend Format, where participants engage in immersive learning experiences one weekend a month.
• Global Perspectives: Gain insights from international business leaders, explore global case studies, and complete an international residency.
• Innovative Curriculum: A 48-credit hour curriculum that integrates cutting-edge topics like AI, digital transformation, and sustainability.
• AACSB-Accredited: The highest standards of excellence in teaching, research, curriculum, and learner success.
• Selective Admission Requirements: Holistic admission requirements that factor in experience, education, and professional references.

Key Benefits

• Flexible Format: Complete the program in 18 months with a schedule designed to fit busy lives.
• Expert Faculty: Faculty bring years of real-world experience in their fields of expertise.
• Program-long Teaming: The EMBA program is team-based to promote collaboration, decision-making, resourcefulness, ingenuity, and entrepreneurship.
• Global Networking: Build a global network of peers, alumni, and industry leaders through exclusive events and collaborations.
• Executive Coaching: Receive one-on-one coaching from industry experts and executive coaches.

Curriculum

The EMBA curriculum includes:

• GBA 7211 - Business Acumen Foundations
• GBA 7221 - Business Strategy & Analysis for Executive Decision Making
• GBA 7231 - The Enterprise Value Chain
• GBA 7233 - Personal and Professional Development Planning
• GBA 7253 - Managing Your Career
• GBA 7242 - International Leadership and Collaboration
• GBA 7212 - Principles of Leadership
• GBA 7222 - The Business of Teaming & Coaching
• GBA 7232 - Managing Human Capital
• GBA 7251 - Application of Business Acumen and Leadership
• GBA 7241 - Experiencing Business in a Global Environment

Admissions Process

The admissions process involves:

• Attending an information session
• Requesting more information
• Contacting the program directly
• Admissions Criteria: A holistic viewpoint considering where the candidate is in their life and professional career today.
• Application Requirements:
  • Complete the online application
  • Submit a current resume or LinkedIn profile showing at least 5 years of post-undergraduate professional work experience
  • Interview with Program Directors
  • Submit two professional recommendations
  • Submit official transcripts of all graduate and undergraduate coursework

Tuition and Financial Aid

• Tuition: The Executive MBA total program cost for in-state and out-of-state residents is $58,946.
• Financial Aid: Graduate research assistantships and scholarships are available in most programs.

Student Profile

• Average Age: 43
• Average Years of Work Experience: 20
• Average Years of Management Experience: 10
• Non-business Undergraduate Majors: 72%
• Organizations: Students come from a variety of organizations, including ADP, Amazon, AT&T, Bank of America, CDC, Chick-Fil-A, Coca-Cola, Cox Enterprises, Delta, Equifax, Google, Home Depot, IBM, Lockheed Martin, McMaster-Carr, Microsoft, Mohawk, Salesforce, Shaw Industries, Truist, UPS, US Army, Verizon, WellStar.

Faculty and Guest Lecturers

The program features experienced faculty and guest lecturers, including:

• James Davis, Clinical Assistant Professor of Management
• Dr. Preston Davis, Clinical Assistant Professor
• Thomas Devaney, Senior Lecturer of Accounting
• Dr. Marko Jocic, Clinical Assistant Professor of Marketing and Professional Sales
• LaBrita Cash-Baskett, Guest Lecturer of Business Communications
• Zahir Ladhani, Guest Lecturer of Strategy & Leadership
• Trisha Earls, Guest Lecturer of Law