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Boston
University
Executive
MBA Program
Case for Sponsorship to support
Applicant Name
Title
Company
Boston University Executive MBA Program
Case for Sponsorship
 Why an Executive MBA?
 Why the Boston University Executive
MBA?
 Benefits to the Organization
 Return on Investment
Boston University Executive MBA Program
3/23/2016
Why Do I Want an Executive MBA?
 Learn management fundamentals and build
framework for problem solving
 Opportunity to interact with and learn from
classmates from diverse industries and functional
areas
 Class schedule designed for immediate
application of learning
 Strengthen and deepen management and
leadership skills
 Build broader international perspective
 Insert your other reasons here
Boston University Executive MBA Program
Executive MBA vs. Part time MBA
 Opportunity to interact with peers at a similar level, EMBA
students have an average of 15 years of experience
 Program is completed in 18 months compared with 3-5 years
 Executive MBA is the same amount of credits as the part-time
MBA
 Total cost for an EMBA is only slightly higher and is allinclusive, meaning the tuition will not increase after the first
year
Boston University Executive MBA Program
Why a Boston University EMBA
 28 year history of delivering a top Executive MBA Program,
with an extensive alumni network
 Accelerated 18-month program designed for an executive
schedule
 Customized curriculum delivered in integrated modules taught
by senior faculty with real world and academic experience
 Class members selected for diverse industry and functional
experience
 Unique approach to international strategy and global
experience, including an international trip
Boston University Executive MBA Program
The Boston University EMBA Curriculum
 Edit based on your interests
 Core management skills in accounting, marketing, finance,
strategy and operations
 Leadership and Management Competencies
 Strong international focus with module dedicated to the
International Environment and Global Perspective
 Teaches how to work collaboratively at an advanced level and
lead high performance teams
 Law and ethics, with a focus on corporate accountability and
decision making
 Module dedicated to finance, corporate strategy, strategy of
technology and economics
Boston University Executive MBA Program
Benefits to the Organization
 Organization name is well aware of the benefits it receives by
supporting advanced education for its employees, such as an
MBA program. Insert your company education policy here, if
appropriate.
 Use this slide to explain how you will use the EMBA
curriculum in your current position and how it will benefit the
organization.
 You can give examples of previous company supported
courses or educational opportunities and how you’ve used
those to benefit the organization
Boston University Executive MBA Program
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Return on Investment
 Immediate Results
 Through exposure to new ideas and best practices from other
industries, I can immediately add value through new analysis,
decision making, and team leadership.
 Increased Resources
 EMBA Students consult with faculty members and classmates as
they work through real-time work challenges, gaining insight and
developing perspective. I can apply this learning directly back to our
organization.
Boston University Executive MBA Program
What BU EMBA Sponsors Say

“The Boston University EMBA was a great investment for our company. We were
able to send a high potential executive to program who had limited P/L experience
prior to EMBA. She was able to complete the program in a short period of time,
maintained existing job performance, and came back to the business ready to
take on more responsibility. We were able to move her immediately into a senior
marketing role with P/L responsibility. She was able to perform at an extremely
high level, achieving top quartile year over year sales increases in a very
competitive market.”
M. Crosby, COO Irving Oil,
Sponsor of Kathi Webber, Director, Business to Consumer Marketing

“I have been very impressed by the Executive MBA Program at BU. It has enabled
Amula to enhance her global perspective on issues confronting our organization.
In addition the program has afforded her the opportunity to strengthen her
leadership abilities and begin to take a strategic perspective across the functional
divisions of our business.”
Joseph W. LeBon, Regional Manager Bayer HealthCare
Sponsor of Amula Patel, Executive Surgical Sales Consultant, Bayer HealthCare
Boston University Executive MBA Program
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Investment
 Time Investment over 18 Months
 43 days away from work
 29 Fridays
 3 residence weeks, Wednesday – Friday (9 business days)
 8-9 day International Seminar (5 business days)
 Weekend days
 30 Saturdays
 2-3 weekend days for International Seminar
 Financial Investment
 $97,500
 Includes tuition, books, lodging, parking, breakfast, lunches, and
selected dinners during residence weeks, overnight weekends, as
well as accommodations, land cost and intra-country travel for the
international seminar
*Tuition for class beginning January 2016.
Boston University Executive MBA Program
Company Name’s Investment
 Use this slide to describe your proposal for
sponsorship and what you are asking for
from your company
Boston University Executive MBA Program
My Investment
 Use this slide to explain your plan for making
up missed time for classes and residence
weeks
 Suggestions include:
 Vacation days for Fridays and Residence weeks
 Working extra time Monday-Thursday in exchange for
Friday
 Working on Saturdays of non-class weekends
 Include your financial commitment (if
applicable)
Boston University Executive MBA Program
3/23/2016
EMBA Sponsors and Alumni
 Sponsoring Organizations
 Genzyme
 EMC
 State Street
 Could be competitors or other companies in the industry
 Alumni from our company
 Number of alumni or names here (with permission
from alumni)
*If you are interested in this information, please
contact us at emba@bu.edu or 617-353-8470.
Boston University Executive MBA Program
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Boston University Executive MBA Program
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Boston University Executive MBA Program
Supporting Materials
 Use this section to include any supporting
materials that you would like to present
including your proposal for time off or
financial payback.