Thank you for your interest in the Executive MBA program at the Anderson
School of Management. If you’ve arrived at the executive suite or have it in your
sights, this outstanding program will enhance your ability to lead dynamically, think
globally, and implement strategically. The knowledge, connections and confidence
you gain have the power to transform your career. When you enroll in the
Executive MBA program at the UNM Anderson School of Management, you’re
embarking on a life-changing experience that will challenge how you think, plan,
communicate and act—in the world of work and beyond.
We’re inviting you to connect with us! Find us on Facebook and LinkedIn,
follow us on Twitter, and check out our brand new website with exciting new
content. Schedule an appointment with Kate Williams, Anderson’s Career
Development Facilitator, to talk strategy for the upcoming years at Anderson, and
head into the program full of career momentum.
Facebook – www.facebook.com/unmAnderson
LinkedIn – search “UNM Anderson School of Management Career Services”
Twitter - @UNM_Anderson
Website – http://emba.mgt.unm.edu/
YouTube – UNM Anderson School of Management
In this packet, you will find the following:
-Application for Admission
-Course Descriptions
-Course Calendar
-Application Fee Waiver
-EMBA Letter of Recommendation Forms & Envelopes
Again, thank you for your interest in the Executive MBA program. We look
forward to working with you!
Sincerely,
Megan Hearting
Student Success Manager
Executive & Professional Education Programs
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Executive MBA Class of 2016 Calendar
CALENDAR OF 2015
ALL DAY CLASSES
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SEMESTERS
SUMMER I:
June 27-August 30, 2014
FALL I:
September 12-December 20, 2014
CALENDAR OF 2016
SPRING I:
January 9-April 18, 2015
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CLASS START DATES:
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Note:Curriculum, calendar
and sequence of courses are
subject to change.
8/13
*e MGMT 751
Practicum requirement
may be fulfilled with the
International Residency,
the Washington Campus,
or a traditional MBA
course during the Fall II
semester.
Note: Curriculum, calendar and sequence of courses are subject to change.
Executive MBA Class of 2016
PROGRAM SCHEDULE
Summer I (June 27 - August 30, 2014)
MGMT 700 – 1 hour –
Management Perspectives/Orientation (June 27-28)
MGMT 706 – 3 hours –
Organizational Behavior and Diversity (July 11-August 30)1
MGMT 712 – 3 hours –
Business Communications (July 11-August 30)1
Fall I (September 12 - December 20, 2014)
MGMT 702 – 3 hours –
Financial Accounting
MGMT 704 – 3 hours –
Economics for Managers
Spring I (January 9 - April 18, 2015)
MGMT 703 – 3 hours –
Managerial Accounting
MGMT 722 – 3 hours –
Marketing Management
Summer II (May 1 - August 1, 2015)
MGMT 794 – 2 hours –
Special Topics (May 1-June 26)
MGMT 701 – 3 hours –
Statistical Analysis for Management Decisions (May 1- July 25)2
MGMT 728 – 2 hours –
Global Business Environments (July 10-August 1)4
Fall II (August 20 - December 19, 2015)
MGMT 751 – 3 hours –
Practicum-International Residency (August 20-30)
MGMT 708 – 3 hours –
Ethical, Social, Political and Legal Environment (September 11-December 19)
MGMT 726 – 3 hours –
Financial Management (September 11-December 19)
Spring II (January 8 - April 16, 2016)
MGMT 711 – 3 hours –
Management of Technology and Innovation
MGMT 720 – 3 hours –
Operations Management
Summer III (April 29 - July 30, 2016)
MGMT 794 – 2 hours –
Special Topics (April 29-June 25)
MGMT 798 – 3 hours –
Strategic Management (April 29-July 22)2
MGMT 707 – 2 hours –
Executive Leadership (July 9-July 30)3
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2
3
4
Eight (8) consecutive weekends
Includes three (3) consecutive weekends in July
Includes four (4) consecutive weekends in July
Includes four (4) consecutive weekends in July and August
Executive MBA (EMBA)
Course Descriptions
A Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree is the gold standard for respect and success in today’s complex and
global business environment. The UNM – Anderson Executive MBA is an elite program designed to provide highquality, internationally competitive business education to New Mexico’s experienced, working professionals. This
accelerated, two-year program meets every other week on Friday afternoons from 1:00-6:00 p.m. and Saturday mornings
from 8:00-1:00 p.m. (Some exceptions apply.) Courses in the program are taken in the order listed below. All EMBA
students take each course together as a single cohort.
MGT 700 – Management Perspectives/Orientation
Establishes the conceptual foundation of the Executive MBA program. Prepares students to function effectively in a collaborative
learning environment and as members of productive work teams. Includes individual assessment of management/personality profile
to gain insights into leadership and communication styles. Offered on a Credit/No Credit basis only. (1 credit hour)
MGT 706 – Organizational Behavior and Diversity
Draws on behavioral science research and theory as a basis for understanding, managing, and changing organizations. Through
experiential learning, examines individual and group behavior; communication; power and politics; conflict resolution and negotiation;
and motivating and managing a diverse workforce. (3 credit hours)
MGT 712 – Business Communications
The elements of written and oral business communication. Addresses grammar, rhetoric, style, audience analysis, format, presentation,
and delivery. Effective communication strategies for professional settings are defined through various assignments including memos,
proposals, websites, and individual/group presentations. (3 credit hours)
MGT 702 – Financial Accounting
Accounting concepts and procedures used to prepare corporate financial statements: Balance Sheet, Income Statement, and Statement
of Cash Flows. Reporting choices within Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in deriving performance measures, and the
analysis and interpretation of financial data. (3 credit hours)
MGT 704 – Economics for Managers
A survey of both microeconomics – the study of individual and organizational decision-making – and macroeconomics, which
investigates national and international concerns. Economic theory will be complemented by practical applications and discussions of
current policy issues affecting business. (3 credit hours)
MGT 703 – Managerial Accounting
The derivation and use of accounting information to manage strategic and operational choices, determine pricing and profitability,
control costs, and evaluate performance. Spreadsheets are used to solve managerial accounting problems and to make sound business
decisions. (3 credit hours)
MGT 722 – Marketing Management
Overview of concepts and theories related to consumer behavior/segmentation, marketing research, competitive positioning, marketing
information systems, distribution, pricing, promotional considerations, and relationship marketing. Focuses on products and services
and the creation of an actual marketing plan. (3 credit hours)
The Executive MBA Program
MSC05 3090 • 1 University of New Mexico • Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001
Phone: (505) 277-2525 • http://emba.mgt.unm.edu • emba@mgt.unm.edu
MGT 701 – Statistical Analysis for Management Decisions
The practical applications of statistics and the analysis of data to make meaningful organizational decisions. Topics include:
probability, sampling, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, and regression analysis. Special emphasis on quality, time and cost
improvements, and effective decision-making. (3 credit hours)
MGT 711—Management of Technology and Innovation
Examines how organizations must utilize a multi-disciplinary approach to maximize competitive advantage provided by technological
innovation. Students develop a mindset and a tool set to manage effectively in a technological environment and to cope with constant
change. (3 credit hours)
MGT 728 – Global Business Environment
An overview of issues and challenges confronting managers in the global marketplace, including regional economic integration.
Theories of international trade, exchange rates, and investment policies. Understanding cultural differences and the practical aspects of
doing business across borders. (2 credit hours)
MGT 708 – Ethical, Social, Political and Legal Environment
Examines the roles and responsibilities of business, relationships with stakeholders, key legal concepts, and ethical decision-making
processes by individual managers. Blends theory and application for more effective responses to the external environment, including
political and social interests. (3 credit hours)
MGT 726 – Financial Management
Role of the finance function within the firm. Topics include: ratio analysis of financial statements, forecasting and budgeting, cash and
credit management, short- and long-term financing alternatives, capital structure, market risk and return. The underlying theme is
creation of value in business transactions. (3 credit hours)
MGT 794 – Special Topics
Includes two (2) two-credit hour electives based on current business issues and student interest. Topics might include: e-commerce,
management information systems, employment law, negotiation skills, investments, project management or starting new ventures.
(Two 2-credit hour courses)
MGT 751 – Practicum
Students choose one of the following options: (1) enrollment in an approved MBA elective, (2) attendance at the "Washington Campus"
program and a follow-on research paper, or (3) participation in a seminar and ten-day international residency. (3 credit hours)
MGT 720 – Operations Management
How to continuously improve quality and productivity of products, services, and work-performing processes to create value for
customers. Utilizes readings, case analyses, and student projects to understand and apply: theory of constraints, total quality concepts
and tools, and just-in-time management philosophy/practices. (3 credit hours)
MGT 798 – Strategic Management
Develops the application of strategic management concepts, principles, and techniques through case analyses. Draws upon
professional experience and concepts learned in other functional areas to develop a general management perspective and the ability to
impact organizational direction and performance. (3 credit hours)
MGT 707 – Executive Leadership
Further grounding in organizational behavior issues, with a special emphasis on assessing leadership competencies and changing
corporate cultures. Includes analyses of leading companies, skill building strategies, and direct application of material to individual
work settings. (2 credit hours)
The Executive MBA Program
MSC05 3090 • 1 University of New Mexico • Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001
Phone: (505) 277-2525 • http://emba.mgt.unm.edu • emba@mgt.unm.edu
The Executive MBA Program
Application for Admission – Apply online at:
http://emba.unm.edu/admissions/application.asp
EARLY APPLICATION DEADLINE: JANUARY 15, 2014 - EARLY APPLICANTS ARE GUARANTEED LAST YEAR’S PROGRAM COST
FINAL APPLICATION DEADLINE: APRIL 15, 2014
□
APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION
Please fill out all parts of the application form. If you fill out a paper application, sign and date it where indicated. If you fill out
the application online, sign and return the signature form, or you may sign your application in person at the time of interview.
□
NON-REFUNDABLE APPLICATION FEE
You may pay your application fee online or include a check or money order in the amount of $50.00, payable to the Anderson
School Foundation, with your application form or signature page. You may also pay this fee over the phone by calling the
EMBA office at 505-277-2525.
□
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
Please write a concise essay explaining your reasons for seeking an advanced degree in business, include any noteworthy
achievements or information you wish to share with the Admissions Committee.
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RESUME
Please include a current resume detailing your work experience and areas of responsibility.
□
LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION
Three letters of recommendation are required, including one from your immediate supervisor. Each letter should have the EMBA
Letter of Recommendation form attached. The most meaningful evaluations come from people who have been responsible for
evaluating your academic or managerial performance. Form letters and return envelopes are provided for this purpose.
□
TRANSCRIPTS
Please send one official transcript from each college, university and graduate school you attended as a registered student. Each
transcript must be enclosed in the Registrar’s sealed envelope and included in your application package or sent directly to the
Executive MBA program office. If you earned a degree from the University of New Mexico, we will request your transcript. The
Admission Committee looks to see that you have at least a 3.0 GPA on your last 60 credit hours of college coursework.*
□
GRADUATE MANAGEMENT ADMISSION TEST (GMAT) OR GRADUATE RECORD EXAMINATION (GRE)
The GMAT and GRE are administered computer-adaptive tests which you can take year-round at a date and time that are
convenient for you. The Admission Committee looks to see that you have a score of 500+ on the GMAT or an equivalent score
on the GRE* (score conversion tool: http://www.ets.org/s/gre/flash/bschool/comparison/17302/170/index.html ) Information
about the test, registration, preparation materials, and practice tests are available at:
GRE http://www.ets.org/gre
GMAT http://www.mba.com
A waiver of the Anderson School’s entrance exam requirement may be granted for one of the following conditions:
- A Ph.D. in any field or an M.D.
- A Master’s Degree with substantial quantitative coursework
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Business from an AACSB accredited institution, with a 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale in upper-level
courses (300-level or above). GPA Calculator: http://mba.mgt.unm.edu/admissions/gpa-calculator.asp
*The EMBA application process is holistic. If you have a slightly lower GPA (2.7-2.99) or entrance exam score (450490), you can still be considered for admission if the remainder of your application is strong.
Executive MBA Program
Mail
application
materials
to:
Executive MBA Program
MSC05 3090
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131
MSC05
Email 3090
application materials to:
emba@mgt.unm.edu
Or apply online
at: emba.unm.edu
1 University of New MexicoAlbuquerque, NM 87131
Executive MBA Letter of Recommendation
The Executive MBA Program
MSC05 3090 • 1 University of New Mexico • Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001
Phone: (505) 277-2525 • http://emba.mgt.unm.edu • emba@mgt.unm.edu
Please attach this completed form to your letter of recommendation
and send both to the above address.
This form is also available for download at: http://emba.mgt.unm.edu/future/checklist.asp
Applicant’s Name
Applicant’s Phone Number
Applicant’s Email
To the person writing this recommendation:
The person whose name appears above is applying for admission to the Executive MBA program at the
UNM - Anderson School of Management. In your letter, please assess this applicant's qualifications for
graduate study. We are particularly interested in the applicant's ability to undertake a rigorous graduate
program and in his or her potential for continuing a successful career in management.
This recommendation will be used only for admission purposes. It will not be made a part of the student's
educational record, and no reference will be made to it for educational purposes after an admissions
decision is final. Therefore, this recommendation is not subject to the provisions of the Family Education
Rights and Privacy Act of 1974. Applicants will not have access to this recommendation under the law.
Thank you for your time and assistance.
Name of person completing this form
Position/Title
Relationship to applicant
Number of years you have known applicant
Organization
Telephone
Address
Please rate the applicant on each item, using the following scale: 1 - truly outstanding (top 10%); 2 - superior;
3 - above average; 4 - average; 5 - below average; X - inadequate knowledge to rate.
(
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(
) Intellectual capacity
) Motivation and drive
) Scholarship
) Ability in written expression
) Initiative
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) Ability in oral expression
) Emotional maturity and stability
) Self-reliance and independence
) Interpersonal Skills
Executive MBA Class of 2016
Early Admit Program and Payment Schedule
Summer I (7 credit hours): Balance of $5,520 Due July 11, after receipt of $920 Seat Deposit ......... $6,440
♦ MGMT 700 – 1 hour – Management Perspectives/Orientation (June 27-28, 2014)
♦ MGMT 706 – 3 hours – Organizational Behavior and Diversity (July 11-August 30, 2014)
♦ MGMT 712 – 3 hours – Business Communications (July 11-August 30, 2014)
Fall I (6 credit hours): Tuition Due September 12, 2014 ................................................................ $5,520
♦ MGMT 702 – 3 hours – Financial Accounting (September 12-December 20, 2014)
♦ MGMT 704 – 3 hours – Economics for Managers (September 12-December 20, 2014)
Spring I (6 credit hours): Tuition Due January 9, 2015 ................................................................ $5,520
♦ MGMT 703 – 3 hours – Managerial Accounting (January 9-April 18, 2015)
♦ MGMT 722 – 3 hours – Marketing Management (January 9-April 18, 2015)
Summer II (7 credit hours): Tuition Due May 1, 2015 ................................................................. $6,440
♦ MGMT 794 – 2 hours – Special Topics (May 1- June 26, 2015)
♦ MGMT 701 – 3 hours – Statistical Analysis for Management Decisions (May 1-July 25, 2015)
♦ MGMT 728 – 2 hours – Global Business Environment (July 10-August 1, 2015)
Fall II (9 credit hours): Tuition Due September 11, 2015............................................................... $8,280
♦ MGMT 751 – 3 hours – Practicum – International Residency (August 20-30, 2015)
or Washington Campus Residency
♦ MGMT 726 – 3 hours – Financial Management (September 11-December 19, 2015)
♦ MGMT 708 – 3 hours – Ethical, Social, Political and Legal Environment (September 11-December 19, 2015)
Spring II (6 credit hours): Tuition Due January 8, 2016 ............................................................... $5,520
♦ MGMT 711 – 3 hours – Management of Technology and Innovation (January 8-April 16, 2016)
♦ MGMT 720 – 3 hours – Operations Management (January 8-April 16, 2016)
Summer III (7 credit hours): Tuition Due April 29, 2016 ............................................................ $6,440
♦ MGMT 794 – 2 hours – Special Topics (April 29-June 25, 2016)
♦ MGMT 798 – 3 hours – Strategic Management (April 29-July 22, 2016)
♦ MGMT 707 – 2 hours – Executive Leadership (July 9-July 30, 2016)
Note: Curriculum, calendar and sequence of courses are subject to change. Tuition is calculated at $920 per credit hour
for 48 credit hours. Cost includes all instructional materials including texts, cases and software. Program also provides
EMBA parking permit and refreshments on class days. Total program cost is $44,160