Executive MBA

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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.

EMBA Program at a Glance

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Executive Coaching

professional guidance and a personalized leadership curriculum

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Classes Meet Once a Month

for 3 consecutive days

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17 Months to Completion

of Executive MBA degree

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International & Domestic Immersions

visit organizations at home & abroad to gain experience in the global market

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World-Class Support

from faculty and staff

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6th Best for Life Balance

Ivy Exec, 2019

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Median age

40

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Average years of work experience

17

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Average class size

38

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Level in organization

  • President
  • CEO
  • VP
  • Engineer
  • Supervisor
  • Director
  • Senior Manager
  • Physician

Frequently Asked Questions

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I am certain that in earning my EMBA from Fisher, I will be able to use what I have learned in the program to become a better leader that will positively impact people and in turn those people will positively impact the business.
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Minimal Disruption to Your Daily Life

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

December

January

TERM 5 – CORE + ELECTIVE CLASSES

February

March

April

COMMENCEMENT

May

We Take You Beyond the Fundamentals

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.

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EMBA or MBA: Which Program Is Right for You?

If you're not sure which program is right for you, you're not alone! Many of our students in both programs had the same question. Compare programs below, and feel free to contact us to talk through your options.

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

Master of Business Operational Excellence Program Description

The MBOE program is an integrated, cohort-based program focused on preparing leaders  to design and manage at various levels within their organizations. Experienced project coaches and sponsors guide students to become experts in four areas: building operational excellence systems, driving decisions with data, creating and sustaining change, and making an impact.
Curriculum Focus Areas:
  • Building Operational Excellence systems
  • Driving decisions with data
  • Creating and sustaining change
  • Making an impact
Explore the MBOE Program  

Executive MBA Program Description

The EMBA program is designed for mid- to senior-level professionals who work full time while earning their degree. With backgrounds in finance, health care, marketing, retail, IT, sales and more, our students bring insight beyond the siloed thinking that can deter organizations from discovering untapped value. The profile of each cohort is taken into account when developing course material and planning experiential immersions.
Curriculum Focus Areas:
  • Establishing a leadership legacy
  • Fostering an entrepreneurial spirit
  • Magnifying a global perspective
  • Driving decisions with data
  • Creating and sustaining change
Explore the EMBA Program  

Working Professional MBA Program Description

The MBA for Working Professionals is one of the very best. Ranked as a top-10 program in the U.S., students in this program can complete their MBA by studying part time and taking up to nine credit hours per semester. Typically, students take no more than six credit hours per semester and complete the program in approximately 2.5 years while continuing in their current career. Classes are offered on weekday evenings and weekends.
Core Courses Include:
  • Accounting
  • Finance
  • Data Analysis
  • Leadership
  • Marketing
  • Operations
  • Strategy
To complete your degree, you can choose from a wide variety of elective courses.
Explore the WPMBA Program  

Full Time MBA Program Description

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. 

Explore the FTMBA Program  
Master of Business Operational Excellence
Time to Complete
13 months
Program Schedule
8 4-day sessions over 13 months
Program Format
blended
Can Maintain Full-time Work During Program
yes
Minimum Years of Work Experience
3 years
Average Class Size
38 students
MBOE Program Description
The MBOE program is an integrated, cohort-based program focused on preparing leaders  to design and manage at various levels within their organizations. Experienced project coaches and sponsors guide students to become experts in four areas: building operational excellence systems, driving decisions with data, creating and sustaining change, and making an impact.
Curriculum Focus Areas:
  • Building Operational Excellence systems
  • Driving decisions with data
  • Creating and sustaining change
  • Making an impact
Explore the Program  
Executive MBA
Time to Complete
17 months
Program Schedule
once a month for 3 consecutive days
Program Format
blended
Can Maintain Full-time Work During Program
yes
Minimum Years of Work Experience
8 years
Average Class Size
38 students
EMBA Program Description
The EMBA program is designed for mid- to senior-level professionals who work full time while earning their degree. With backgrounds in finance, health care, marketing, retail, IT, sales and more, our students bring insight beyond the siloed thinking that can deter organizations from discovering untapped value. The profile of each cohort is taken into account when developing course material and planning experiential immersions.
Curriculum Focus Areas:
  • Establishing a leadership legacy
  • Fostering an entrepreneurial spirit
  • Magnifying a global perspective
  • Driving decisions with data
  • Creating and sustaining change
Explore the Program  
Working Professionals MBA
Time to Complete
48 credit hours (typically 2.5 years)
Program Schedule
twice a week from 6:15-9:30 p.m. or 4:30-6:00 p.m.
Program Format
in person
Can Maintain Full-time Work During Program
yes
Minimum Years of Work Experience
2 years
Average Class Size
95-120 students
WPMBA Program Description
The MBA for Working Professionals is one of the very best. Ranked as a top-10 program in the U.S., students in this program can complete their MBA by studying part time and taking up to nine credit hours per semester. Typically, students take no more than six credit hours per semester and complete the program in approximately 2.5 years while continuing in their current career. Classes are offered on weekday evenings and weekends.
Curriculum Focus Areas:
  • Accounting
  • Finance
  • Data Analysis
  • Leadership
  • Marketing
  • Operations
  • Strategy
To complete your degree, you can choose from a wide variety of elective courses.
Explore the Program  
Full-Time MBA
Time to Complete
2 years
Program Schedule
days
Program Format
in person
Can Maintain Full-time Work During Program
no
Minimum Years of Work Experience
2 years
Average Class Size
70-100 students
FTMBA Program Description
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. 

Explore the Program  

Hear from Our Alumni

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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.

Roger Rawlins
Executive MBA Class of 2002
Chief Executive Officer, DSW, Inc.
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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.

Rachel Friedman
Executive MBA Class of 2002
CEO, TENFOLD
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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.

Brian Bucher
Executive MBA Class of 2015
Senior Materials Management Staff Management, GE Aviation
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Alumni Stories

Hear from two of our alumni on how the EMBA program impacted their professional journeys.