Executive MBA Prospective Student Packet for the Class of 2026
UPDATED FALL 2023
GRADUATE PROGRAMS EXECUTIVE MBA
Unlike any other part-time MBA, Broad’s EXECUTIVE MBA (EMBA) program is built on a unique team-based approach, robust curriculum, convenient schedule, and world-class faculty. Broad makes it possible for students to continue their career while pursuing a degree that sharpens their business acumen, trains them in critical skills, and empowers them to make professional strides. EMBA students get the benefits of a Broad MBA while continuing to work full-time.
TOP 10 U.S. PUBLIC PROGRAM Source: Financial Times
WEEKEND INVESTMENT. LIFELONG RETURNS.
ATTRIBUTES
FORMATS
AVERAGE SALARY INCREASE FROM TIME OF PROGRAM ENTRY TO EXIT 19 %
RECEIVED A PROMOTION DURING THE PROGRAM 42 %
LENGTH 20 MONTHS COURSES 30 TEAM-ORIENTED AND COLLABORATION-FOCUSED FLEX ONLINE + 1 WEEKEND/ MONTH 2 (WEEK-LONG) RESIDENCIES ON CAMPUS EVERY OTHER WEEKEND
51 %
OF EMBA GRADUATES WOULD RECOMMEND THE PROGRAM 97 %
AVERAGE SALARY INCREASE 3 YEARS POST-GRAD
FIVE-YEAR AVERAGE
3 OPTIONS. 1 PROGRAM.
One EMBA program with three great options: East Lansing, Troy, and Flex. All students benefit from the same faculty, classes, tuition, meals (when on campus), team experience, on-campus residency, and global residency options. East Lansing and Troy students meet every other weekend at their respective campus locations. Flex students meet one weekend per month in East Lansing and complete the balance of their courses online.
broad.msu.edu/emba
EXECUTIVE MBA
STUDENTS
Class of 2019 Classes of 2021–2025
118 COHORT SIZE
HOLD GRADUATE DEGREES 20 %
85
AVERAGE AGE 34
COMPANIES REPRESENTED
AVERAGE WORK EXPERIENCE 11 YEARS
68 % MALE
32 % FEMALE
CURRICULUM
Immediate Impact Learn on Saturday; apply on Monday — that’s the advantage of the Broad EMBA. With our weekend format, students turn classroom learning into career progression in a matter of days, sometimes hours. The rigorous and integrated curriculum is designed to sharpen business expertise. In just 20 months, students experience a robust curriculum in a convenient part-time format. The Broad EMBA develops talent with the essential knowledge, skills, and insights to lead and grow organizations.
Team Building Broad’s EMBA is all about teamwork. A collaborative approach to learning allows students to work in diverse groups of top-notch professionals. In this setting, four to six students bring their individual strengths to the team and develop skills for accomplishing a significant amount of work in a tight time frame. The interaction in these teams is often cited by graduates as the single most rewarding aspect of the program. As with business, no important project is completed by a single person. Critical Skills Development Skill development is a key outcome of the Broad EMBA. Students report through exit surveys a significant growth across multiple learning dimensions, including the following:
EMBA’s diverse curriculum includes more than 30 courses across the following core competencies:
Corporate Strategy
Team Leadership
Innovation
Management Marketing
International Business Cultural Intelligence
Decision Making Global Perspective
Enterprise Leadership Team Building
Critical Thinking
Finance Accounting
Data Analysis
Supply Chain Management
Recent Education Abroad Destinations : Argentina, Chile, Costa Rica, India, Singapore, Vietnam, United Arab Emirates
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CLASS OF 2026 TRADITIONAL TROY or E. LANSING
EXECUTIVE MBA ACADEMIC CALENDAR*
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For more info, visit: executivemba.broad.msu.edu
CLASS OF 2026
EXECUTIVE MBA ACADEMIC CALENDAR*
FLEX HYBRID EXCLUSIVELY in E. LANSING
*TENTATIVE: Dates are subject to change.
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For more info, visit: executivemba.broad.msu.edu
CLASS OF 2026
EXECUTIVE MBA ADMISSIONS CHECKLIST Attend an Information Session . This is an excellent opportunity to meet with program staff and alumni to determine if the program is the right fit. Begin the online application early. Applications are considered according to the following dates:
Round
Deadline
Round 1
December 1, 2023
Round 2
February 1 5 , 2024
Round 3
April 1, 2024
Round 4
June 1, 2024
Round 5
June 15, 2024 (domestic only)
Request transcripts from all previous college/university degrees granted. Applicants with degrees from non-U.S. institution s (see international transcripts information). Note: all transcripts uploaded by the applicant are considered unofficial. Official transcripts must come directly from your previous college/university to MSU.
• Send e-transcripts (preferred method for domestic transcripts only) to: admis@msu.edu ~OR~ • Mail official transcripts to: Michigan State University Admissions 426 Auditorium Road, Room 250 East Lansing, MI 48824
Update and upload your professional resume. Identify, notify, and enter two professional recommenders. These individuals will be automatically notified to provide their recommendations through a simple online form. Schedule an interview: • Schedule interview or contact Amy Yousif Joa at 248-879-2725 / yousifam@msu.edu Complete the two online essays. Submit your application . The application fee is $85. * GMAT or GRE are not required.
For more info, visit:
executivemba.broad.msu.edu
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CLASS OF 2026
EXECUTIVE MBA
TUITION AND PROGRAM FEES Unlike other MBA programs, Broad’s Executive MBA offers a no hassle, no surprises, inclusive tuition package. Students are assured that the following expenses are incorporated into the overall investment in the program. • All tuition (for 45 credits) • Required Course Materials • Orientation, Required Residencies, Integrated Sessions, and Meals In addition, our facilities provide access to printers, copiers, and wireless internet at no additional cost. TOTAL INVESTMENT An MBA is a strategic investment in your future, and in today’s economy, it’s one of the smartest investments you can make. Tuition for the class beginning in Fall of 2024 will be established by the Michigan State University Board of Trustees in June of 2024. While we cannot guarantee a specific tuition, tentative tuition fees are:
Anticipated Total Class of 2026 in-state/out-state program fees: $89,000*
*Tuition does not include a required laptop computer or the optional international residency flight and incidental travel expenses.
ENROLLMENT DEPOSIT All admitted students are required to pay a $1, 5 00.00 non-refundable enrollment deposit to reserve their seat in the Executive MBA Program. This enrollment deposit is applied to the first tuition payment. Enrollment deposits can be paid online or submitted via check to: Michigan State University Attn: Brenda Adams Executive MBA Program 3535 Forest Rd., Suite A180 Lansing, MI 48910 PAYMENT SCHEDULE (*Tentative - subject to approval by the MSU Board of Trustees) SEMESTER IN-STATE/OUT-STATE BILL AVAILABLE PAYMENT DUE Fall 2024 $17,800 July 2024 August 2024 Spring 2025 $17,800 December 2024 January 2025 Summer 2025 $17,800 April 2025 May 2025 Fall 2025 $17,800 July 2025 August 2025 Spring 2026 $17,800 January 2026 January 2026 Note - University policy requires that all international students (i.e. Non-U.S. residents) are automatically enrolled in and charged for the MSU Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP). To avoid these fees students must demonstrate health care coverage that meets the waiver criteria. Additionally, international students are charged a $75 student fee each semester. A $25.00 invoice processing fee is charged to sponsored students each semester if their employer does not cover this fee. For more info, visit: executivemba.broad.msu.edu
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AT A GLANCE EXECUTIVE MBA COURSE OFFERINGS Our diverse set of courses focus on a wide range of subject matters, from strategy, leadership and management, to marketing, accounting, finance and supply chain management. Courses on information systems, business law and global perspectives are also incorporated into the comprehensive business curriculum.
FALL ACADEMIC RESIDENCY
CREDIT
FALL MODULES 6 & 7
CREDIT
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING CONCEPTS
FINANCIAL STATEMENT ANALYSIS
2.0 CREDITS
1.5 CREDITS
MANAGERIAL SKILLS
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
2.0 CREDITS
1.5 CREDITS
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT I
LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS
1.5 CREDITS
1.5 CREDITS
FALL MODULE 2
CREDIT
NEGOTIATIONS
1.5 CREDITS
BUSINESS ANALYTICS
1.5 CREDITS
STRATEGIC VISION (BROAD EXL)
1.0 CREDITS
MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING
1.5 CREDITS
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT II
1.5 CREDITS
ORGANIZATIONAL ANALYSIS
1.0 CREDITS
SPRING GLOBAL RESIDENCY CREDIT
STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT I
1.5 CREDITS
THE GLOBAL MARKETPLACE (STUDY ABROAD)
3.0 CREDITS
SPRING MODULES 3 & 4
CREDIT
SPRING MODULES 8 & 9
CREDIT
CORPORATE FINANCE
1.5 CREDITS
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
1.5 CREDITS
CUSTOMER & COMPETITOR ANALYSIS
1.5 CREDITS
ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE
1.5 CREDITS
INFORMATION SYSTEMS
1.5 CREDITS
INTERNATIONAL STRATEGIES
1.5 CREDITS
MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS
1.5 CREDITS
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
1.0 CREDITS
MARKETING SYSTEMS
1.5 CREDITS
MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS
1.5 CREDITS
STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT II
1.5 CREDITS
STRATEGIC DECISION MAKING
SUMMER MODULE 5
CREDIT
1.5 CREDITS
STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION
1.5 CREDITS
EXECUTIVE MBA | EAST LANSING Henry Center for Executive Development 3535 Forest Rd Rm A180 Lansing, MI 48910
EXECUTIVE MBA | TROY Management Education Center 811 W Square Lake Rd Troy, MI 48098
MACROECONOMICS
1.5 CREDITS
emba@broad.msu.edu Phone: (517) 355-7603
emba@broad.msu.edu Phone: (248) 879-2725
MANAGERIAL FINANCE
2.0 CREDITS
To learn more, visit: executivemba.broad.msu.edu
CLASS OF 202 6
EXECUTIVE MBA COMPANY BENEFITS
STRONG RETURN ON YOUR CORPORATION’S INVESTMENT Employers benefit when they invest in the Executive MBA. They demonstrate a commitment to their top talent by nurturing and developing key people, motivating their high-performers to excel within the organization. An Executive MBA council survey of employers reports the following company benefits from sponsoring Executive MBA students: Gain best practices and new ideas Work more effectively, considering the impact of decisions on the whole organization Generate new sources of revenue Apply new knowledge to improve the effectiveness of current projects Take advantage of international opportunities
Increase motivation and confidence Retention of high-potential leaders Grooms talent to assume greater responsibility in less time
In addition, employees find that they:
Bring fresh perspectives, knowledge and insight from working with diverse classmates Transfer leading-edge management knowledge to the organization Gain enhanced abilities to lead/leverage diverse (global) teams Improve problem-solving and time-management skills
BUILDING LEADERS
The MSU Executive MBA strives to create leaders. On critical attributes, graduates tell us we perform quite well.
LEARNING OUTCOME
MSU EMBA RATING AVERAGE EMBA INDUSTRY RATING
Strategic Thinking
4. 5 4. 2 4. 1 4. 3 4. 1
4.1 4.0 4.2 4.1 4.3
Decision Making Skills Team Building Integration of Business Disciplines Overall Improved Effectiveness on Job
Source: Class of 202 3 EMBA Student Exit Survey, Percept Research
To learn more, visit: executivemba.broad.msu.edu
lansing campus Henry Center for Executive Development 3535 Forest Road, Suite A180 | Lansing, MI 48910 | 517.355.7603 troy campus Management Education Center 811 West Square Lake Road | Troy, MI 48098 | 248.879.2725
emba@broad.msu.edu | broad.msu.edu/emba
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