How does the Executive MBA program differ from Michigans full-time MBA program?
The Executive MBA program is customized to meet the needs of individuals in senior management roles, focusing on leadership skills needed to be successful at the executive level. Specifically, the program targets participants who have 10-15 years of work experience, with significant experience in a managerial/supervisory capacity. The collective professional experience of EMBA participants enriches the learning experience both in and outside the classroom. The participants average age for the last several entering classes has been 38, with about 10 years in a managerial/supervisory capacity. Participants come from a broad variety of organizations, including Fortune 500 firms, as well as regional and entrepreneurial businesses. While the core curriculum is similar to that in the Full-time MBA Program, the overall EMBA curriculum is more strategic in focus and designed to help participants make an immediate impact at work, while taking advantage of the participant’s professional experien