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Executive MBA Program
Introduced in 1999, the Executive MBA program offers an accelerated path to the degree for experienced managers. The program is organized around cross-functional themes that focus on contemporary business challenges. Designed to meet the needs of Silicon Valley executives, all aspects of the curriculum focus on issues of particular concern to technology companies. In particular, course work and assignments have been constructed to integrate current work challenges faced by students. Highlights of the program include degree completion in 17 months, a Friday/Saturday biweekly schedule, and a rigorous curriculum that meets AACSB International (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) requirements.
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
To be admitted to the Executive MBA program, the applicant must have 10-plus years of full-time work experience and a record of accomplishment leading people, projects, or programs. Strong applicants will be those who already hold the kind of leadership positions that many people attend conventional MBA programs in hopes of attaining. Successful applicants will also show a high degree of academic aptitude as measured by the GMAT exam and prior course work; however, no prior business education is necessary.
COMPARISON OF PROGRAMS
Both the Executive MBA and the Evening MBA programs are committed to delivering the highest quality business education by means of a distinguished faculty, a rigorous curriculum, and a select student body. They differ in their primary appeal and target audience.
The Evening MBA program is distinguished by its flexibility, as seen in waiver rules that accommodate prior business education, a liberal policy on leaves of absence, and varied schedule alternatives.
The Executive MBA program is distinguished by its acceleration. The pace is demanding; there are no electives; and one industry segment-technology-dominates classes, readings, and assignments. The entire curriculum has been redesigned from the ground up to deliver a real MBA education in the shortest possible time.
For more information on the Executive MBA program, please call 408-554-4539 or visit our Web site at www.scu.edu/business/emba.
