Program Overview

Executive MBA Program Overview

The Executive MBA program at the Robinson College of Business is designed for mid- to senior-level professionals seeking to broaden their understanding of business and develop more effective leadership skills. The program is 18 months long, starting every fall, and features a cohort-based format with classes every other weekend.

Program Rankings

The program has received several rankings, including:

• #7 nationally, #20 worldwide (CEO Magazine, 2025)
• #11 among public universities, #21 nationally (Financial Times, 2023)
• #15 among public universities, #30 nationally (Poets & Quants, 2023)

Class Profile

The Class of 2025 has the following profile:

• 5-30 years of professional work experience
• 60% women
• 55% underrepresented minorities

Tuition and Fees

The tuition and fees for the program are as follows:

• Georgia residents: $74,825 tuition + $4,000 international trip fee
• Non-Georgia residents: $81,396 tuition + $4,000 international trip fee
• Out-of-Country residents: $83,760 tuition + $4,000 international trip fee

Program Details

The program includes:

• Earn five professional certifications as part of the MBA degree, including Generative AI, Crisis Management, Change Leadership, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, and Data Analytics
• A 2-week international business residency
• Personalized career strategy and one-on-one executive leadership coaching
• Access to EMBA alumni-specific annual trips and networking events

Curriculum

The curriculum includes the following courses:

Semester 1

• EMBA 8025 Financial & Cost Accounting
• EMBA 8000 Introduction to Executive Management
• EMBA 8160 Generative AI for Business Leaders
• EMBA 8100 Organizational Behavior for Executives

Semester 2

• EMBA 8450 Asset Valuation, Analysis and Selection
• EMBA 8355 Operations and Quality Management
• EMBA 8200 Legal and Ethical Environment of Business
• EMBA 8010 Strategic Digital Transformation
• EMBA 8800 Executive Leadership and the Senior Management Team

Semester 3

• EMBA 8150 Data Analytics and Decision Making
• EMBA 8810 - Innovation and Design Thinking
• EMBA 8800 Executive Leadership and the Senior Management Team
• EMBA 8425 Global Markets and Transnational Strategy

Semester 4

• EMBA 8545 International Marketing Practices
• EMBA 8500 Corporate Financial Policy
• EMBA 8820 Leading the Enterprise
• EMBA 8700 Firms, Market, and Context
• EMBA 8510 Entrepreneurship Experience

Semester 5

• EMBA 8650 International Management Practices (international residency trip)
• EMBA 8800 Executive Leadership and the Senior Management Team

Admissions Requirements

The admissions requirements for the program include:

• Minimum of five years of professional work experience post undergraduate degree
• Some experience managing people, projects, or assets
• Online application and $100 application fee
• GMAT or GRE score not required
• College transcripts
• Resume
• Personal interview by invitation only
• 1 letter of recommendation we encourage this letter to be from your current supervisor

Scholarships and Resources

The university offers a robust searchable database containing scholarships offered through the university as well as external websites. Additionally, the program provides access to EMBA-specific workshops and alumni networking events, as well as the CEO Netweavers mentoring program.