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Program Details

Graduate Program: Business Administration (MBA) - Executive MBA

General Information

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Program/Degree
Business Administration (MBA) - Executive MBA  
Program Description

The Eller Executive MBA program (located at the downtown Phoenix, AZ campus) consists of 19, eight‐week courses delivered in a lock‐step hybrid format. The program provides both an online and in-person component. Course content is provided online, with students meeting for in-person classes one weekend per month at the Phoenix, AZ campus to: 

- attend guest speaker sessions

- take a deeper dive into content presented online

- work together in teams and deliver presentations, or

- engage in simulation exercises, etc.

In addition to the hybrid courses, students are required to attend a pre-program orientation session at the Phoenix, AZ campus, plus a three-day residential session at the Tucson, AZ campus. Travel during the program is also required:

- *Global Business Experience - 7-day international travel (program and lodging included with tuition, airfare not included)

- Silicon Valley Innovation Experience - 3-day domestic travel (program and lodging included with tuition, airfare not included)

The program includes group work that will involve students meeting with other students, either in person or remotely. Working well within teams will be required for successful completion of the program. Staying on site, in Phoenix overnight, for in-person class weekends, allows the Executive MBA student to focus on academic and networking experiences. Many students comment that the close-knit community, which develops through the course of the program, is one of its greatest strengths.

*Global Business Experience subject to change

 
Department/Academic Unit(s)

Graduate School of Management

The Eller College of Management is home to the Eller MBA program, which houses the following MBA programs:

-Full-Time - Tucson, Arizona

-Evening - Tucson, Arizona

-Professional - Chandler, Arizona

-Executive - Phoenix, Arizona

-Online - Online

The Eller Way

As students, faculty, and staff members at the Eller College of Management, we embrace a long and sustained culture of excellence. Our school is nationally recognized, and our contribution is critical to our continued elevation. Our standards are high and call us to:

-Integrity: Do the right thing 100 percent of the time.

-Innovation: Creatively anticipate and leverage change.

-Excellence: Consistently surpass ordinary standards.

-Determination: See challenges as opportunities.

-Inclusion: Create a community where everybody thrives.

These degree programs are designed to educate students in modern scientific research methods as applied to general and specialized management problems and to prepare students for careers in education, management, or government.

In addition, the Full-Time MBA program offers a variety of dual programs. By combining the MBA degree with a graduate degree in a legal, scientific, or technical field, Eller MBA students are uniquely poised to leverage their considerable understanding of the marketplace and create value in some of today’s most dynamic and interesting enterprises.

All prospective students interested in a dual-degree program option should also check with the partner department for additional admission requirements. To be considered a dual-degee candidate, admission must be granted to both programs. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree, or its equivalent. Proficiency in mathematics at the level of Calculus is preferred. Individual functional areas will vary to allow for differing backgrounds and to accommodate different special interests. Please visit our website for more information.

 
College

Eller College of Management

 
Campuses where offered

University of Arizona - Main - Tucson

Phoenix Campus - Phoenix

 
Contacts
Admissions Contact
Sylvia G Munoz
520-621-2566
Graduate Program Coordinator
Megan Forristall
602-827-2498
Director of Graduate Studies
Paige W Bausman
520-626-1866
Graduate College Degree Counselor
Hayley Jean Kral
520-621-3484
 
Tuition and Fees
Please refer to the UA Bursar's Office Tuition and Fees Calculator for up-to-date information about tuition and fees. 
Please refer to the UA Registrar's's Office Special Course Fees for up-to-date information about special course fees. 

Admissions Information

Admissions Requirements

GPA 3.0
TOEFL - We will consider the IELTS in lieu of the TOEFL
GMAT or GRE (Not necessary for Executive MBA)
1 Professional recommendation
Resume                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Statement of Purpose

Official transcripts from all universities and colleges attended. International applicants are to provide official transcript and degree certification/diploma, in native language and official English translation.

International Applicants: While the majority of the students in our Executive MBA program are domestic students, we do enroll a small number of international students, who are typically working for local companies and currently hold a visa or are a permanent resident. The University of Arizona does not issue student visas for this program.

Apply through GradApp application at: https://apply.grad.arizona.edu

 

 
Standardized Tests

Minimum TOEFL:  Internet-based: 100 (For international applicants only)
Minimum IELTS: 7 (For international applicants only)

 
Funding Opportunities

Graduate degree seeking students that are US citizens or eligible non-citizens are eligible for federal student loans if they are enrolled in at least half time as defined by the Graduate College http://grad.arizona.edu/financial-resources/federal-state-and-institutional-aid. All students must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be eligible for federal loans. The form is available on line at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa. Basic eligibility requirements are available at https://studentaid.gov/understand-aid/eligibility.

Professional MBA Scholarships: Available for the Executive MBA program. All applicants will be considered for scholarship on a case-by-case basis, based on availability. We strongly recommend applying by round 2 if you are interested in a scholarship. Scholarships, referrals codes, and QTR (Qualified Tuition Reduction for employees of the three state universities) cannot be stacked.

 
Admissions Deadlines

Applicantion Deadlines:

October 15: Round 1
December 1: Round 2
January 15: Round 3
March 1: Round 4
April 15: Round 5
June 1: Final Deadline

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

 

 
International Conditional Admission

International applicants will not be considered for conditional admission by this program.

Other Information
The GRE Institution Code for The University of Arizona is 4832

Completion Requirements

Minimum Credit Units

43 

Core Coursework Requirements

43 Units
Core coursework: Mandatory Orientation and Residential Launch Pre-Session prior to start of Fall Semester

Fall 1 (year 1)

BCOM 511: Communication Management

BNAD 562: Applied Business Statistics

- Online, plus one weekend in Phoenix

Fall 2 (year 1)

ECON 550: Economics for Managers

MGMT 501: Leadership in Organizations

- Online, plus one weekend in Phoenix

Spring 1 (year 2)

ACCT 540: Introduction to Financial Accounting

MIS 585: Strategic Management of Information Systems

- Online, plus one weekend in Phoenix

Spring 2 (year 2)

ACCT 545: Introduction to Managerial Accounting

MKTG 510: Market-Based Management

- Online, plus one weekend in Phoenix

Summer 1 (year 2)

MIS 515: Information Security in Public and Private Sectors

MGMT 520: Managing Ethics in Organizations

- Online, plus one weekend in Phoenix

Summer 2 (year 2)

MGMT 561: Leading Organizational Change

- Online, plus one weekend in Phoenix and Innovation Experience domestic travel (three days)

Fall 1 (year 2)

ECON 551: Business Strategy

MGMT 503: Human Resource Management

- Online, plus one weekend in Phoenix

Fall 2 (year 2)

OSCM 560: Operations Management

FIN 510E: Survey of Finance as Analyst

- Online, plus one weekend in Phoenix

Spring 1 (year 3)

BNAD 513: Global Context of Business

FIN 510M: Survey of Finance as Corporate Manager

- Online, plus one weekend in Phoenix and Global Business Experience international travel (seven days)

Spring 2 (year 3)

MGMT 566: Advanced Negotiation

MKTG 579: Marketing of Innovations

- Online, plus one weekend in Phoenix

 

Must earn a 3.0 GPA to graduate. Only grades A-C are acceptable for the Master Plan of Study.
We expect students to complete the course requirements in 21 months.

 
Elective Coursework

Visit the following program web site for more information: https://eller.arizona.edu/programs/mba/executive/program

 
Additional Requirements

Visit the following program web site for more information: https://eller.arizona.edu/programs/mba/executive/admissions

 
Student Handbook

Please refer to the Graduate Student Handbook for students who are pursuing this program of study.

 

Persistent link: https://grad.arizona.edu/catalog/programinfo/BNADMBAEXEC
Last revised 31 Jan 2023
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