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Executive Master of Business Administration in Leadership (EMBA)
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Program Overview
The EMBA program is especially designed for experienced professionals wishing to obtain a master's degree in business adminsitration. EMBA students have a number of years of significant, post-baccalaureate career experience and continue to work full-time while enrolled in the program. Participants begin the program at the same time and move through the curriculum together, completing the requirements as a group. The collective professional experience of the program participants enriches the educational environment.
Program Requirements
The EMBA consists of 19 courses comprising 35 academic credit hours. The program lasts approximately 15 months and meets every other weekend on Friday and Saturday for the program's duration. Two extended periods of study, lasting 7 - 10 days each, will be required. Students must successfully complete all courses and pass a written comprehensive examiniation. Please see the Graduate Catalog for a detaled list of the program requirements.
Faculty Research Interests
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Admission Requirements
In addition to meeting the admission requirements for the Graduate School, individuals seeking admission to the EMBA program must submit three letters of recommendation, one of which should come from a direct supervisor. Applicants should also submit an employer letter of sponsorship and a personal essay. Applicants will be scheduled for an on-campus interview once their application is received. For an EMBA program application packet and further details please see the EMBA website. Go>>
Department Contact Information
Program Director/Graduate Program Coordinator
Jack Russell, (309) 677-4425, russellj@bradley.edu
Graduate Program Coordinator/Assistant Director of Graduate Programs for FCBA
Susannah Gawor, (309) 677-2256, sgawor@bradley.edu
Department Secretary
Sandy Petersen, (309) 677-2253, skp@bradley.edu