Executive MBA

Dr. Steve Johnson

The Executive MBA (EMBA) is an 18-month cohort MBA program that serves the need for leadership in both for-profit and not-for-profit organizations. Candidates with at least 8 years of managerial experience, who are looking to enhance their understanding and ability to integrate the business disciplines, advance their managerial skills, and further their leadership effectiveness are best served by our EMBA program. The EMBA program is a key component of the talent management efforts of successful organizations.

The EMBA format is conducive to the busy schedule of advancing managers.  EMBA courses are offered every other week (twice monthly) on Friday and Saturday, with two courses being completed every 5 weeks. Courses are presented in topical modules that reflect the multidisciplinary nature of business. Additionally, EMBA includes an International Research Course focused on comparative corporate governance that is conducted over a 7-9 day international field study. Classes will be held at the UTEP Graduate Business Center in Downtown El Paso. Each EMBA cohort is kept purposefully small and will range between 25-30 students to maximize meaningful discourse and networking opportunities. The curriculum consists of a 48 credit hour program that consists of 12 specially designed modules. The first EMBA cohort will begin in January 2010.

We are currently accepting applications.

EMBA Features

  • The EMBA allows business leaders to pursue and attain their MBA degree through an expedited and non-traditional format. 
  • EMBA students engage the MBA coursework with peers who have similar management and business leadership experience.
  • Although the EMBA provides an expedited path to earning an MBA, it is not a shortcut.  EMBA students who successfully meet the requirements of the MBA program earn a Master of Business Administration degree.
  • International travel and research engagements expand students’ global perspectives and networks.
  • A distinguished core of professors from diverse academic and corporate backgrounds will deliver the EMBA coursework.
  • Students will experience a variety of instructional formats in the classroom as well as coursework outside of the classroom.
  • Benefit from networking, team building and other synergies created by progressing through the entire curriculum as a cohort.
  • The EMBA is delivered in a multilingual and multicultural community, featuring over five decades of expertise in manufacturing, logistics, international commerce and finance.

Curriculum

Students must complete 48 credit hours of Course of Study for the Master of Business Administration (MBA) that consists of 12 specially designed modules.

It includes the following courses:

The CEO's Perspective Negotiations and Conflict Resolution
Financial Disclosure, Legal Environment
    and Ethics		 Issues in Comparative Corporate
    Governance
Issues in Financial Markets Analyzing Financial Decisions
Marketing Research: Techniques
    and Applications		 Managing Global Production with
    Advanced Information Systems
Corporate Communications Fundamentals of Economic Analysis
International Strategic Management Developing Human Capital within
    the Organizational Structure

Admission to the EMBA Program

Applicants must submit the following in order to be considered for admission to the Executive MBA Program:

  • Online Application for Admission into a Graduate Degree Program:  Apply Online >>
  • Application fee (payable through the online application).
  • Official transcript from an accredited institution demonstrating completion of a four-year Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent in the case of an international institution) and official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended. Official transcripts for degrees earned at UTEP are not required.*
  • Statement of Purpose, not to exceed one page, which may include a description of the applicant's professional experience, educational background, career goals and/or socio-economic background.**
  • Résumé.
  • Two letters of reference from professional and/or academic sources.**
  • Applicants must demonstrate at least 8 years of managerial experience.
  • International applicants whose undergraduate degree was delivered in a language other than English are required to submit TOEFL scores of at least 250/600.
  • Applicants may be interviewed by MBA Program staff as part of the evaluation process.

* Unofficial scores and transcripts can be uploaded to the online application. Official scores and transcripts must be received by the Graduate School prior to enrollment.
** These application documents can be uploaded to the online application.

Applicants must submit all of the materials listed above before an admission decision can be made.

Program Cost

The 2010 Executive MBA Program costs are $35,000. There is a supplemental cost for those who can not establish Texas residency. Program costs include:

  • Tuition & registration fees
  • All textbooks, case materials and software.
  • Lodging (double occupancy) and two meals per day for the International Research Course (airfare is not included).

Tuition, fees and charges are subject to change by administrative, legislative, or regent action, and changes become effective on the date enacted.

Deposit
A non-refundable $2000 deposit is required once an applicant accepts our offer of admission. The deposit will go towards the program costs. If a participant leaves the program for any reason after he or she has been accepted and enrolled, no refund will be made.