Fisher's nationally ranked Executive MBA program is for professionals seeking to grow as well-rounded principled leaders equipped with a versatile skill set to make high-level strategic decisions.
professional guidance and a personalized leadership curriculum
for 3 consecutive days
of Executive MBA degree
visit organizations at home & abroad to gain experience in the global market
from faculty and staff
Ivy Exec, 2019
Median age
40
Average years of work experience
17
Average class size
38
Level in organization
Frequently Asked Questions
One of the most common questions we here from students is, "Can I fit this into my schedule?" The 17-month EMBA program was designed specifically for working professionals with busy work and personal lives. Classes meet on campus once a month for three consecutive days of rich and engaging sessions and real-world, case-based discussions.
ORIENTATION
December
TERM 1 – CORE CLASSES
January
February
March
TERM 2 – CORE CLASSES
April
May
June
DOMESTIC IMMERSION TRIP
July
TERM 3 – CORE CLASSES
August
September
October
INTERNATIONAL IMMERSION TRIP
November
TERM 4 – ELECTIVES
January
TERM 5 – CORE + ELECTIVE CLASSES
February
March
April
COMMENCEMENT
May
Fisher's nationally ranked EMBA program integrates three critical components: academic curriculum, experiential learning and executive coaching. These elements provide a comprehensive and wholistic experience, all while providing minimal disruption to your busy life.
Master of Business Operational Excellence | Executive MBA | Working Professionals MBA | Full-Time MBA | |
Time to Complete | 13 months | 17 months | 48 credit hours (typically 2.5 years) | 2 years |
Program Schedule | 8 4-day sessions over 13 months | once a month for 3 consecutive days | twice a week from 6:15-9:30 p.m. or 4:30-6:00 p.m. | days |
Program Format | blended | blended | in person | in person |
Can Maintain Full-time Work During Program | yes | yes | yes | no |
Minimum Years of Work Experience | 3 years | 8 years | 2 years | 2 years |
Average Class Size | 38 students | 38 students | 95-120 students | 70-100 students |
The Full-Time MBA program provides high-caliber learning experiences that maximize the potential of each student. The program has been enriched with skills assessments, individualized coaching, a personalized curriculum and on-site opportunities to put theory into practice. The program is designed around you and cultivates career competencies that are highly sought by top employers.
Students chart their MBA journey with the help of success coaches to ensure their curricula, co-curricular, and career management activities and experiential learning help achieve their unique career goals. Students pick from an exhaustive list of courses that are designed to provide competence in a particular area or field.
Students chart their MBA journey with the help of success coaches to ensure their curricula, co-curricular, and career management activities and experiential learning help achieve their unique career goals. Students pick from an exhaustive list of courses that are designed to provide competence in a particular area or field.
The thing that really attracted me to this program was the amount of time I got to do in-class sessions but then the opportunity to work from home. It allowed me to still focus on my job, but also pursue my MBA. I had the opportunity to move into a leadership role here at DSW, and that opportunity would not have come about had I not pursued my MBA. I’ve been blessed to have success in my career and a big part of that is because of this program.
I wasn’t sure that I was going to be the kind of candidate that Fisher would accept. What I learned is I deserved to be in that room and I contributed. I made those discussions much richer because I came with a different perspective and from a different background. If you trust your intuition and you have the preparation, that’s what can make you truly extraordinary.
I began my professional career as an Air Force officer and pilot. Several years removed from my transition to corporate America, I was searching for a highly ranked program that would allow me to expand my point of view and build upon my military and business experiences. Fisher attracts the highest quality candidates who have distinguished themselves in their chosen fields.
Hear from two of our alumni on how the EMBA program impacted their professional journeys.