Executive Master's in Business Administration (EMBA)

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Overview

Saint Joseph’s University now offers the most accelerated, customizable Executive MBA program in Philadelphia. This transformational journey is completed in just 12 to 16 months and may be tailored with a variety of specializations. Earn your EMBA, plus a professional certificate in an area of your choosing.

 

A Customizable, Innovative EMBA

The Executive MBA classroom is energetic and collaborative, designed to stimulate critical thinking and spark engaging discussion. Experience the EMBA cohort model through 12 core courses, plus three online electives of your choosing to earn an EMBA + 1 Certificate. Through the combination of EMBA’s cohort model and the online electives, you will develop a professional skill set grounded in ethics, teamwork and leadership.

Learn from the Best

The Executive Mentor and Engagement Series provides you with the opportunity to enjoy guest lectures and take part in working sessions with top CEOs, CFOs and COOs from across the region. One-on-one sessions with an experienced executive coach will help develop and enhance your leadership style.

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.

Top-Ranked Executive MBA

Saint Joseph’s Executive MBA program is regularly recognized by top rankings organizations and business publications. Recently, the program was listed among the tier-one institutions for Executive MBA programs worldwide by CEO Magazine in their 2022 Global MBA Rankings report. It has also been recognized once again in U.S. News & World Report’s rankings for graduate programs as one of the top best Executive MBA programs.

Stackable EMBA Certificates

In addition to the core curriculum, EMBA students stack on a specialized certificate tailored to their career goals. Choose from the certificate options below and add value to your EMBA experience:

How Long is the EMBA Program?

12-Month

16-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

EMBA Curriculum

At a Glance

Credits

12-month program: 30 credits and three semesters

16-month program: 36 credits and four semesters

MBA Foundations ensure you have the body of knowledge required to participate in the EMBA program. These 100% online competency modules should be done at the beginning of your studies and can be completed at your own pace.
Weekly Schedule

Classes meet one weekend per month (Friday/Saturday) from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. If you are traveling from outside of the Philadelphia region, a hotel room will be provided.

Supplemental weekly online sessions will be required. These will be held on a consistent weekday evening during the semester.

Breaks are scheduled between each semester.
Key Dates
  • The 16-month program begins in January with orientation.
  • The one-year program begins in May with orientation.
  • The international residency is held during the first full week of March 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 of professional experience is required, and candidates should demonstrate leadership as well as a proven record of high performance.
Tuition for 2022-2023

$2,310 per credit

(Tuition rates are subject to change each academic year.)

Tuition and fees include: textbooks; instructional materials; lodging (for those traveling from outside of the Philadelphia region); the global residency costs; parking permits; student ID; library and computer lab fees; breakfast and lunch on class days, networking opportunities 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 Center at Saint Joseph's University offers a host of resources including resume review, interview prep, on-campus career fairs and interviews, workshops and networking events.

Guest lectures and working engagements with area CEOs, CFOs and COOs are embedded throughout the curriculum as a part of the Executive Mentoring & Engagement Series.

 

Related Programs

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Saint Joseph's MBA model is the first and only in Philadelphia to allow you to fully customize your experience. Our stackable, three-certificate model lets you choose two specializations in addition to a core MBA set of courses. Take them in any order, at your own pace, with the added flexibility of choosing online or on-campus options. 

Business Administration Graduate Certificate

The business administration graduate certificate at Saint Joseph's University covers all of the foundational courses needed to earn your MBA, but is also a valuable stand-alone certificate for those looking to pick up additional skills to advance their career.

Whether you enroll just in the certificate to start, or continue in the MBA, you will receive a certificate credential that can be added to your resume.

Organization Development and Leadership (ODL) M.S.

The Organization Development and Leadership (ODL) M.S. from Saint Joseph’s University is focused on developing leaders who will grow themselves, others, and organizations to be more effective. This 30 credit program features a common core, and the opportunity to strategically choose electives resulting in a specialty certificate. Certificate options include Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; Organizational Development and Change; Leadership; or Human Resources.