INDUSTRY EXPERTS The Broad Executive MBA’s world-class faculty is nothing short of exceptional. Consisting primarily of full-time Broad College faculty, our first-rate Executive MBA professors are thought leaders in their fields, with vast experience in executive development and education. Armed with years of experience, our talented Executive MBA professors offer in-depth knowledge about a wide range of business topics. They specialize in teaching students not only business theory, but also how to apply this education to their unique careers. Our faculty have dedicated their careers to teaching, consulting, and research. And yet those who teach in the Executive MBA also are masters at leveraging the experiences of the working professionals in the classroom. It’s this dynamic that brings out the best of the teaching and learning experience.
“I teach using a problem-solving approach and truly enjoy teaching in this program. Students have
“I love to teach in EMBA because the participants are mature, enthusiastic, and truly motivated. I succeed when I arouse enthusiasm for a topic rather than simply make students memorize facts. Facts are temporal, but enthusiasm for exploring a particular idea or topic is a lifelong quest.”
already had to deal with the kinds of problems addressed in the course. So they are motivated to learn the course material in a way that enables them to put it to use back on their jobs.” JOHN WAGNER, PhD | Professor, Department of Management
RANJANI KRISHNAN, PhD | Ernest W. & Robert Schaberg Endowed Chair in Accounting; Professor, Accounting & Information Systems
“There is nothing more rewarding than teaching in the EMBA program. Knowing that I help students develop the knowledge base and skill set needed to become the business
“EMBA students bring an enormous depth of experience into the
classroom. This allows for some interesting discussions as we bring concepts from the theoretical and the conceptual into the practical. Teaching in this program has been a fantastic experience.” STEPHEN SCHIESTEL | Academic Specialist, Department of Finance
leaders of tomorrow. When you think about your long-term goals, I make sure you are ready to face them.” AYALLA RUVIO, PhD | Assistant Professor, Department of Marketing “Working with the EMBAs is the most interesting part of my job. I don’t think of it as teaching, I facilitate learning. We bring ‘IT’ insiders and outsiders together and we learn about how ‘IT’ creates value and risk. I think it helps everyone figure out better ways to make business happen.” BRIAN PENTLAND, PhD | Professor, Accounting & Information Systems; Director, PhD Program in Business Information Systems
“The students are enthusiastic and willing to share their industry experiences with each other.
This creates a very collaborative atmosphere where learning occurs not just within the course curriculum, but also from the interaction among the students.” JUDITH WHIPPLE, PhD | Professor, Department of Supply Chain Management
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