The mission of the EMBA program is to satisfy the need for executive education in Southwest Florida. The EMBA program is more than classroom experience. The program provides advanced management tools in a challenging and interactive learning environment that supports attainment of managerial and leadership excellence by participants.
Each academic year begins with a one-week residency session. Thereafter, classes are scheduled on alternate Fridays and Saturdays. The program, which includes completion of 12 courses, is completed in two years. The biweekly format allows participants to maintain full job responsibilities while developing and enhancing their management skills. Participants represent major Southwest Florida organizations and industries and are proven executives with years of managerial experience.
Program Admission Requirements
Applicants are considered for admission on the basis of individual applications and interviews. Applicants usually have seven or more years of experience in significant levels of organizational or managerial responsibilities.
General Admission Requirements:
Earned undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning.
Provide an official copy of all academic transcripts and Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) scores.
One of the following:
Minimum 3.0 GPA in upper division coursework (last 60 credit hours) or
Score of 500 or higher on the GMAT.
Total points of 1050 (GPA x 200 + GMAT) with a GMAT score of at least 400.
International students must have a satisfactory score on the TOEFL exam (minimum score of 550 paper-based, 213 computer-based, or 79 internet-based for international students from countries where English is not the primary language).
In addition to the general admission requirements, applicants to the Executive MBA program must:
Provide a resume or biographical information
Provide letters of reference and endorsement
Participate in an interview with the program director
Recognizing the diverse nature and professional history of applicants, final determination of admission will be dependent upon the entire background of the applicant, not just one criterion.
Program Requirements
Core courses (27 hours):
ECP 6705 Managerial Economics (3)
FIN 5405 Foundations of Business Finance (3)
QMB 6305 Statistical Methods for Management (3)
ACG 6075 Managerial Accounting (3)
FIN 6406 Financial Management (3)
MAN 6266 The Challenge of Leadership (3)
MAN 6607 Global Organizational Issues (3)
MAR 6807 Adv Marketing Analysis & Strategy (3)
GEB 6895 Business Strategy (capstone) (3)
Plus one of the following concentrations (9 hours):
General Management Concentration
GEB 6445 Business, Ethics, and Society (3)
MAN 6289 Organization Development and Change (3)
MAN 6501 Operations Management (3)
Health Care Management Concentration
IHS 6112 Legal and Ethical Aspects of Health Care (3)
HSA 5115 Health Services Management and Operations (3)
HSA 6520 Managerial Epidemiology (3)
Real Estate Development and Finance Concentration
ECP 6642 Real Estate Economics (3)
REE 6435 Real Estate Law (3)
REE 6735 Land Acquisition, Subdividing & Development (3)
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS REQUIRED: 36 HRS
Additional Graduation Requirements
Complete a minimum of 36 credit hours.
Earn a cumulative GPA of 3.0 for all coursework in the program.
Participate in an international study experience.
Satisfy all degree requirements within 7 years from the time of admission to the program.
