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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
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.
Eller College of Management
University of Arizona - Main - Tucson
Phoenix Campus - Phoenix
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
Minimum TOEFL: Internet-based: 100 (For international applicants only)
Minimum IELTS: 7 (For international applicants only)
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.
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 applicants will not be considered for conditional admission by this program.
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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.
Visit the following program web site for more information: https://eller.arizona.edu/programs/mba/executive/program
Visit the following program web site for more information: https://eller.arizona.edu/programs/mba/executive/admissions
Please refer to the Graduate Student Handbook for students who are pursuing this program of study.