Wichita State University offers the only AACSB-accredited Executive MBA program in
South Central Kansas.
The Executive MBA advantage
The broad, collective experience of the Executive MBA class creates a stimulating
and collaborative learning environment. The curriculum is designed for participants
to:
- Gain a broader understanding of the functional areas of business and therefore a strategic
perspective required to develop leadership skills;
- Understand the economic, technical and managerial concepts that influence a company's
competitive position;
- Collaborate and network with other experienced professionals;
- Contribute to their organization by implementing what they learn while continuing
to work;
- And remain competitive, improve effectiveness and salary potential.
Senior faculty members of the Barton School of Business teach in the WSU Executive
MBA program. These faculty members are widely recognized for their scholarly research,
business and consulting experience, and excellence in classroom teaching.
An Experienced Peer Group
The EMBA class consists of experienced professionals. The broad, collective experience
of the student body creates a challenging and stimulating learning environment. Students
learn as much from their peers as the instructors.
The program is completed in 20 months with 30 hours of coursework. Classes meet on
Saturdays, usually two times a month. The course schedule is preplanned for the entire program and the weekend schedule minimizes work week
interruptions.
Administrative support
Administrative details are left to us, so that the student can focus on learning.
Students do not have to register for classes, buy books, obtain parking passes, etc.
Tuition for the EMBA is all-inclusive. The fee covers registration, textbooks, class
materials, continental breakfast, lunch on class days, the week-long international
trip, evening and class social events and other amenities.
Collaborative learning environment
Students enter the program as a group (cohort) and proceed through the preplanned
curriculum sequence together. Student work experience is extremely important to the
learning environment. Students are placed in a small group for program support and
some classroom group work. The EMBA cohort also offers tremendous networking opportunities.