Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA)

Marquette's Executive MBA program will prepare you to be a highly effective leader with the ability to analyze complex situations, make sound decisions and motivate people to do their best. Our newly redesigned EMBA program emphasizes collaborative, interactive learning. It will expose you to innovative ideas and give you the tools to put those ideas into practice. You'll develop a heightened awareness of the global factors that influence business today and strengthen your understanding of the importance of ethics and social responsibility in business practices. And, with our flexible schedule, you will earn your MBA degree in 17 months attending class every other Saturday only - advancing your career without interrupting it. The world of work changes every day. It's not enough to be knowledgeable in business. You have to be skilled in motivating people, diagnosing problems, appreciating cultural perspectives and leading teams to effective solutions. Our nationally ranked EMBA program will help you develop those skills and more. You'll learn from superior faculty and classmates who are rising business professionals averaging 12 years of experience working in the corporate, governmental and not-for-profit sectors. And our international emphasis and overseas experience will enhance your understanding of cultural and operational differences - a necessary skill for MBA's in today's global economy.

Applicants are expected to have a bachelor's degree in any field and at least five years of managerial or professional experience or its equivalent.It is recommended that you complete the online application as soon as possible. Your transcripts, letters of recommendation and GRE/GMAT score can follow later. Eligible candidates are interviewed as the final step in the process.Official transcripts from each college or university you attended (except Marquette).GRE/GMAT score - the GMAT/GRE requirement may be waived for qualified EMBA applicants. Waivers are based on one or more of the following situations:You already earned a terminal degree (i.e., Ph.D, MD or JD).You have a Master’s degree in a quantitative field.You have an undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited institution with a Quality Point Average (QPA) of 3.000 or higher and 5 or more years of progressive managerial work experience with some evidence of quantitative ability. (Evidence of quantitative ability would be proof of successful completion of college mathematics coursework or evidence of use of quantitative tools in your employment.)Review sessions - as part of the EMBA program students take online review courses in the areas of accounting, economics, mathematics and statistics prior to the fall start of the program. Two letters of recommendation - the first ideally will be from an immediate superior, past or present, in your current organization. The second would be from someone outside your current organization.ResumeStatement of purpose/essay questions in application - at the end of the application, we ask you for additional information concerning career goals, professional/community activities, honors and other special conditions or circumstances.Personal interview - interviews are required of all viable applicants. An interview gives the members of the Executive MBA Admissions Committee an opportunity to learn more about you and you an opportunity to learn more about the program. The interview should be scheduled after college transcripts, GRE/GMAT score, resume and letters of recommendation have been received.