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The EMBA program begins annually in September and is hosted in the George S. Dively Building.

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Requiring only 16 total visits to campus, the EMBA program is designed to be manageable for busy executives, allowing students from around the world to participate in a top-ranked, one-of-a-kind leadership program.

The curriculum is delivered over five semesters, or 21 months. Both fall and spring semesters are comprised of four three-day visits. The summer semester is delivered abroad through the 10-day International Study Experience. But make no mistake: The EMBA requires a serious time commitment from each participant. Although individual study habits vary, students should anticipate devoting a minimum of 20 hours per week to study outside of classes.

The EMBA is a lock-step cohort program. Participants self-select learning teams, which represent essential study partnerships over the course of the program as well as invaluable resources for networking and organizational support. Learning teams often grow as close as a second family, with members establishing impactful, life-long relationships. Learning teams meet weekly outside of the classroom, either face-to-face or remotely, to achieve course objectives and enhance the learning experience. In addition, faculty often host optional study and review sessions, which are also recorded for virtual access.

Fall 2013

Sep. 18  EMBA Orientation
Sep. 19, 20, 21  EMBA Residency
Oct. 17, 18, 19  EMBA Residency
Nov. 7, 8, 9  EMBA Residency
Dec. 5, 6, 7  EMBA Residency

Spring 2014

Jan. 9, 10, 11  EMBA Residency
Feb. 6, 7, 8  EMBA Residency
Mar. 6, 7, 8  EMBA Residency
Apr. 10, 11, 12  EMBA Residency

Fall 2014

Sep. 10  EMBA Orientation
Sep. 11, 12, 13  EMBA Residency
Oct. 9, 10, 11  EMBA Residency
Nov. 6, 7, 8  EMBA Residency
Dec. 4, 5, 6  EMBA Residency

Spring 2015

Jan. 8, 9, 10  EMBA Residency
Feb. 5, 6, 7  EMBA Residency
Mar. 5, 6, 7  EMBA Residency
Apr. 9, 10, 11  EMBA Residency