Executive MBA
Program
Executive MBA Program
• Location:
– Kent State campus (September)
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Weekend program: Friday night and Saturday
Concentrated: 26 months
Limited class size: 30 students
Lock-step
Program Features
• 45 credit hours total
• Classes are 2 credits each
• Length of each class: 8 weeks
• Attend two classes concurrently
• Off-campus residencies (1 credit)
• International Business Experience (2 credits)
Program Accreditation
• AACSB International:
Association to
Advance Collegiate
Schools of Business
• 350 0f 1200 business
schools
• Only 15 AACSB
Accredited business
schools in Ohio
• Adequacy of faculty
resources
• Qualifications of
faculty
• Design of curriculum
• Level of admissions
standards
• Adequacy of library,
computer, classroom
and support facilities
EMBA Emphasis
• Problem-solving
• Team building and
leadership
• Global and
technological focus
EMBA Student Profile
• Age range: 27 - 58
– Average: 36
• Work experience
– Average 12 years
– Minimum 3 years required
• Average GPA: 3.0
• Average GMAT: 500
EMBA International
Business Experience
• 2 weeks travel abroad
• Visiting international businesses
• Past trips have included:
– Czech Republic/Hungry
– Ireland/Norway
– Austria/Greece
– Australia
To Apply
EMBA application and $30 fee
GMAT
Transcripts
3 letters of recommendations
Resume
Essay of goals and objectives
Personal interview
THE GMAT
• Computer Adaptive
Test (CAT)
• 3 SectionsQuantitative, Verbal,
AWA
• Preparing for the test
• Scoring the GMAT
Program Cost
• All-inclusive fee: $28,000
• Includes:
– Tuition
– Class registrations
– Books/class materials
– Food
– Parking passes
– Beginning and ending residencies
– International Business Experience
Paying for the EMBA Program
• Loans
• EMBA Scholarship
– Based on academic
merit
– Up to 25% of the
program cost
Employer Education
Assistance Program
• For employees whose company offers
tuition assistance.
– May defer tuition until the end of the semester.
• Available Fall and Spring semesters
Financial Aid Information
/ Financial Aid Information Page:
http://www.finaid.org/
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Financial Aid Eligibility estimation
Loan Payment Calculation
Exchange Programs
Study Abroad Program
MBA Loans
Federal Loans
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