Letter of Support Applicants are asked to provide a Letter of Support from their sponsoring organization (usually their employer) signed by an appropriate authorizing agent, affirming the willingness to facilitate an individual's participation in the program. Here is a sample sponsorship letter (below) for your reference. March 15, 2012 Admissions - Executive MBA Program Henry B. Tippie School of Management The University of Iowa Iowa City, IA 52242-1000 Dear Program Director: I have carefully reviewed the materials describing The University of Iowa’s Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) program. I have also discussed this program with Mr. Samual Raul. After careful consideration, I would like to verify that ABC, Inc. will gladly sponsor Mr. Raul’s pursuit of an Executive MBA degree from the University of Iowa beginning in the fall of 2012. Mr. Raul, who is employed with us as Vice President of Marketing, has been associated with ABC, Inc. for five years. ABC, Inc. agrees to provide time away from work, as described in the EMBA program brochure, and to pay the full program fee each year. Mr. Raul is a valued employee and we are pleased to provide this support. If you require any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, Philip Bobulan Jr. Chief Financial Officer ABC Inc. (319)335-3020