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Executive Master's in Business Administration (EMBA)

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Overview

Saint Joseph's University offers the only one-year executive MBA program over three-to-five semesters. Our curriculum develops strategic management and leadership skills within a global business perspective -- including multiple opportunities to interact with active CEOs and C-Level executives on real business cases. Our students gain the skills they need to attain their personal goals and the executive presence to advance the greater good of men and women around the world.

Designed for Leaders

Surrounded by accomplished students and peers, the executive MBA classroom format is energetic and collaborative – designed to stimulate critical thinking and engage dynamic discussion. Our purpose is to develop the next generation of senior business professionals through a rigorous education grounded in ethics, teamwork and leadership.

International Residency

The program incorporates an international residency, which gives students a deeper understanding of the managerial, political and cultural concepts that influence and drive international business.

Program Options

One-Year

20-Month

A rigorous, accelerated program designed for students with at least five years of professional experience and an undergraduate degree in business.

Designed for professionals with at least five years of work/managerial experience who studied an undergraduate major outside of finance and accounting.

As an entrepreneur, the [EMBA] program enabled me to design a successful start-up company. An accelerated curriculum focused on domestic and global business was challenging, and the team approach made the journey fulfilling and fun.

Zeb Congdon '17

Executive Officer/1st Lieutenant, US Army (retired) Owner/President, Tarpon Strategies LLC

Curriculum and Courses

At a Glance

Credits

20-month program: 48 credits and five semesters

One-year program: 30 credits and three semesters

Weekly Schedule

Classes meet on one Friday and two Saturdays per month from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  

Supplemental online sessions may be required.  These will be held usually on Wednesday evenings beginning at 8:00pm during the semester.

Student breaks are scheduled between each semester. 

Key Dates
  • The 20-Month program begins in September / late August with orientation.
  • The one-year program begins in late April/May with orientation. Possible January start for students who meet the requirements.
  • The international residency is held during the University’s spring break of the final semester.
  • Graduating EMBA students participate in the University commencement ceremony in May.
Profile of an EMBA cohort

A minimum of five years professional experience is required, and candidates should demonstrate leadership as well as a proven record of high performance.

Tuition 

$1,673 per credit – 48 credits: 20-month program (2020-2021)

$2,310 per credit – 30 credits: 1-year program (2020-2021)

Tuition and fees include: laptop computer; textbooks; instructional materials; the Global Residency costs; parking permits; student ID; library and computer lab fees; breakfast and lunch on class days, and executive coaching.

Veterans

Saint Joseph's is a yellow ribbon school that accepts GI education benefits. Our Office of Veterans Services can help you access and understand your benefits.

Discount Eligibility 
  • Alumni of Saint Joseph's are eligible to receive 10% off the cost of this program through our alumni discount.
  • Completed a year or more of service with a recognized service organization? You may be eligible for our mission discount. 
  • Check with your employer to see if they are an Edcor or a Bright Horizons EdAssist member, which may entitle you to a discount on graduate programs. 

*note - discounts cannot be combined. 

Career Development The Career Development Center at SJU offers a host of resources including resume review, interview prep, on-campus career fairs and interviews, workshops and networking events.