Master of Business Administration (Executive)
About This Program
The Master of Business Administration--Executive is designed to provide high-quality, graduate management education to mid-level and upper-level managers and executives. The program is tailored for seasoned professionals who are looking to enhance their strategic leadership abilities, explore complex business environments, and gain effective managerial practices in an ever-changing, global marketplace.
The program provides an opportunity for experienced professionals to obtain a master's degree in Business Administration on a schedule that minimizes disruption of work and personal pursuits. It includes a cohort class structure that offers a lock-step, planned curriculum in an executive setting. In other words, members of each class begin the program at the same point, move through the curriculum together, and typically complete the degree requirements for graduation as a group.
Competencies
- Upon completion, students will demonstrate an understanding of essential business functions, including accounting, finance, marketing, and operations management.
- Upon completion, students will show evidence of problem solving and decisional ability in dealing with strategic and other business problems and situations.
- Upon completion, students will articulate the values and practices associated with the ethical and legal responsibilities of managing organizations.
- Upon completion, students will demonstrate competency in oral and written communication through presentations of clear and concise information.
Admissions Criteria
UNCONDITIONAL ADMISSION
The EMBA admission process takes a holistic view of the candidate to determine the likelihood of success in the program and the extent to which each candidate will contribute to the overall success of the class. Factors taken into account in evaluating a candidate include:
- Completion of a four-year undergraduate degree or internationally recognized equivalent.
- Minimum of 5 years of professional work experience, with managerial experience recommended.
- High potential for advancement and proven academic capability
- Ability to contribute to the Executive MBA experience.
- Ability to read, write and speak English.
Probationary Admission
If applicants do not meet a majority of standards for unconditional admission outlined above, they may be considered for probationary admission after careful examination of their application materials. Any available test scores will not constitute the sole or primary basis for ending consideration of an applicant. Probationary admission may require that the applicant receive a B or better in at least their first 9 hours of graduate coursework applicable to their degree being sought at UT Arlington.
Curriculum
The Master of Business Administration--Executive program curriculum is designed for business leaders who want to focus on current business trends, expand their leadership skills, and develop their executive persona.
| Foundations | ||
| EMBA 5225 | FOUNDATIONS OF QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS | 2 |
| EMBA 5212 | LEADERSHIP LABORATORY MODULE 1 | 2 |
| EMBA 5101 | LEADERSHIP LABORATORY MODULE 2 | 1 |
| EMBA 5304 | MAKING STRATEGIC DECISIONS WITH FINANCIAL DATA | 3 |
| EMBA 5308 | MARKETING AND CUSTOMER VALUE CREATION | 3 |
| EMBA 5309 | FINANCIALMANAGEMENT FOR EXECUTIVES | 3 |
| EMBA 5303 | STRATEGIC COST MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| EMBA 5307 | DESIGNING GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAINS FOR COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE | 3 |
| EMBA 5206 | DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION OF THE ENTERPRISE | 2 |
| EMBA 5202 | PRICING STRATEGIES AND TACTICS | 2 |
| EMBA 5199 | STRATEGIC SALES MANAGEMENT AND PROFESSIONAL SELLING | 1 |
| EMBA 5111 | LEADERSHIP LABORATORY MODULE 3 | 1 |
| EMBA 5123 | NEGOTIATIONS | 1 |
| EMBA 5105 | LEADERSHIP LABORATORY MODULE 4 | 1 |
| EMBA 5413 | INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS EXPERIENCE | 4 |
| EMBA 5310 | COMPETITIVE STRATEGY, INTRAPRENEURIAL AND ENTREPRENEURIAL | 3 |
| EMBA 5106 | LEADERSHIP LABORATORY MODULE 5 | 1 |
| Total Hours | 36 | |
Program Completion
The Executive MBA program follows the grade requirements for probation as specified under the general regulations of the Graduate Catalog. In addition, students must have at least a 3.0 grade point average in all coursework and area of concentration to graduate.