Program Overview

Executive MBA Program

The Executive MBA program at Emory Goizueta Business School is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in today's fast-paced business world. The program is offered in three formats: on-campus, hybrid, and online.

Program Formats

• On-Campus EMBA: This format requires students to attend classes on campus every other weekend, with Friday evenings and Saturday full-day classes.
• Hybrid EMBA: This format combines online learning with on-campus classes, with students attending classes on campus three weekends per semester.
• Online EMBA: This format is fully online, with students completing coursework and participating in online discussions and activities.

Program Structure

The Executive MBA program consists of nine core classes, two immersions, and eight electives. The program can be completed in 18 months, with fall and spring start dates available.

Core Courses

The core courses cover a range of topics, including:

• Business acumen
• Leadership development
• Strategic management
• Financial management
• Marketing management
• Operations management

Immersions

The program includes two immersions:

• Global Immersion: A week-long global study trip led by expert faculty, providing firsthand knowledge of global business opportunities, challenges, and risks.
• Executive Insights Immersion: A multi-day immersion focusing on executive presence, sphere of influence, and persuasive communication.

Electives

Students can choose from a range of electives to personalize their academics, including:

• EMBA Elective Coursework: Students can select from a variety of courses to tailor their program to their interests and career goals.
• Client-Based Projects: Students work on real-world projects with organizations, applying theoretical knowledge to practical problems.

Leadership Development

The program includes a comprehensive approach to leadership development, with:

• Personal Leadership Coaching: Students work with an executive coach to develop a team charter, norms, and expectations, and to identify personal goals for improvement.
• Leader's Reaction Course: A hands-on leadership development experience that takes students out of the classroom to test and sharpen their skills.

Faculty and Research

The program is taught by experienced faculty with research expertise in areas such as:

• Performance Measurement and Reward Systems
• Quality Management and Statistical Methodology
• Corporate Finance and Trade Credit Policy

Student Experience

The program offers a range of opportunities for students to engage with each other and with the business community, including:

• EMBA Student Blog: A platform for students to share their experiences and insights.
• Featured Students and Alumni: Profiles of students and alumni who have achieved success in their careers.
• Women Students and Underrepresented Minority Students: Support and resources for students from underrepresented groups.
• Military/Veteran Students: Support and resources for students with military backgrounds.

Goizueta IMPACT

The program includes a client-based project experience, where students work on real-world projects with organizations, applying theoretical knowledge to practical problems. This experience teaches students to deal with ambiguity, respond to any situation with intention, and apply a structured approach to solving complex business problems.