The Executive Master of Business Administration (E.M.B.A.) is designed specifically for executives, professionals, and entrepreneurs who have significant professional experience. This five-semester plan of study features cohort classes, lock-step weekend class scheduling, and an emphasis on strategic leadership. The E.M.B.A. is accredited by the AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, and conforms to its recommended guidelines.
Why Pursue and Executive M.B.A?
The EMBA provides participants with fundamental business knowledge and skills, as well as an opportunity to explore their personal leadership responsibility to apply these competencies in contemporary organizations. The primary objectives of the program are to expand perspectives and strategic capabilities and to inspire new approaches to organizing work in times of dramatic change.
Admission Requirements and Deadlines:
Admission requirements and pre-requisites: Leveling Courses may be required. Please contact the department for more information.
Graduate Studies Application: Yes
Department Application: No
Transcripts: Official transcripts from ALL colleges and universities attended
Test Scores: GMAT required
Resume: Required- Applicants are expected to have approximately 10 years of work experience with increasing managerial responsibility. Less experienced applicants will be considered if they can demonstrate exceptional accomplishment.
Letters of Recommendation: Applicants must submit three letters of professional reference attesting to leadership potential
Other requirements: Applicants are required to participate in a personal interview with the E.M.B.A. Admissions Subcommittee of the Executive Programs Committee.
Minimum TOEFL Score (for International Applicants): 550 paper/79 internet
Minimum IELTS Score (for International Applicants): 6.5
Additional Requirements: International students and those with international degrees may be required to submit additional documents per our admissions policies and procedures. The Graduate School reserves the right to request any additional documents needed to fairly and consistently evaluate applicant credentials.
Associate Director Executive MBA: Kandis Larkey, EMBA Email: Kandis.Larkey@utsa.edu Telephone: (210)-458-4874
EMBA Program Coordinator
Jessica Tidwell Telephone: (210)458-7415
Funding Opportunities:
As a UTSA graduate student, you would be eligible to apply for financial aid in the form of a federal loan called a Direct Stafford Loan. For details on Stafford Loans, please refer to the following web site: www.studentaid.ed.gov.
Course Scheduling and Offerings:
This five-semester plan of study features cohort classes, lock-step weekend class scheduling.
