Executive MBA

Why an Executive MBA Program?

An Executive MBA program is meant to:

• Challenge and change the way you think
• Improve your strategic decision-making skills to drive results
• Allow you to immediately apply the skills and tools from the classroom to your organization
• Broaden your career possibilities and gain confidence
   

Designed for professionals, entrepreneurs and executives on an advanced career path, the Merage School's Executive MBA Program (EMBA) delivers the relevant knowledge and skills, valuable connections and prestigious credentials to accelerate your career.

Top Ranked and located in the heart of Orange county:

US News and World Report (2013) - 25th nationally among EMBA Programs

Financial Times (2012) - 10th in the U.S., 44th worldwide for Executive MBA Programs

Business Week (2011) - 40th worldwide (Top Tier) of Executive MBA Programs

EMBA Program Overview

If you’re a seasoned professional with 8 or more years of work experience including management, the Executive MBA (EMBA) is designed for you. 

Program Schedule

• The Program begins in the Fall and requires 21 months, concluding in June of the second year.
• Classes meet beginning at 8:30 am on Friday and Saturday, on alternate weekends.
• Students attend seven consecutive 10-week quarters, including the summer.
• 3 Off Site experiential Residentials:

1. 5-day opening residential
2. 6-day international residential midway through the program
3. 5-day Executive Leadership Residential.

Faculty

Learn from a Nationally Top-Ranked Faculty

  As an Executive MBA student, you will learn from our prestigious, internationally known faculty who consistently receives high rankings in top publications.

 

• 4th in the U.S. for percentage of women faculty by Financial Times (2010)
• 3rd in the U.S. for faculty strength by University of Texas (2004 - adjusted for faculty size)
• 3rd in the U.S. for Marketing in BusinessWeek (2006)
• 6th for Information Technology in the Wall Street Journal (2006)

Many of our faculty members are pioneers of original knowledge in their fields who tackle problems in innovative ways. They publish influential books, conduct cutting-edge research, and consult with Fortune 500 companies.

Admissions - Who we Seek

Highly motivated mid to senior level managers, professionals and executives with:

• A record of accomplishment in your field and industry
• Demonstrated leadership ability
• Potential for senior-level success
• Desire to make a positive contribution to the community
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse group of professionals

We are now accepting applications for Fall 2013.

Admissions decisions are made on a rolling basis, however we have the following upcoming deadlines for Fall 2013 admission consideration:

• February 1st - First Deadline
• April 1st - Second Deadline
• June 1st - Third Deadline
• July 15th - Final Deadline*

The GMAT or GRE is not required. Partial Merit based scholarships are available for qualified candidates. *Applications will be accepted after July 15th on a space available basis.