Online Masters of Executive Business Administration Global Degrees :: Accredited Universities

It is imperative that the leadership teams of virtually every company must collectively recognize that they are managing their organization in a complex global network of suppliers, competitors, partners and customers - with all of the risks and opportunities entailed. In our view, this global context is not to be feared. Rather, it must be embraced, and our leadership and management teams must be educated and prepared accordingly.
Our online Executive MBA with a focus on Global Leadership is designed for advanced-career professionals who aspire to lead their companies towards much higher performance in their global networks. It begins with coverage of fundamental management essentials such as financial, analytical and decision-making skills, and knowledge of an organization's core functions and interactions. But the program goes much further than that. Its core focus is on leadership techniques, especially collaborative leadership in the complex cross-boundary global context, both within the company and between companies.

Entry Requirements

All admission determinations are based on the recommendations of the Admissions Review Committee and an official decision rendered by the Dean of the Sandermoen School of Business. The Admissions Review Committee reviews each EMBA program applicant's academic and work history, with special consideration given to individuals with strong professional development records. Individuals seeking to be directly admitted to the EMBA program must first meet the following minimum admission requirements:
• An undergraduate degree from a recognized and accredited university with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 (B) on a 4.0 scale*;
• Five years of full-time employment, preferably with two years of management experience, that collectively provide strong evidence of the potential to work successfully at the middle or senior management level;
• Proficiency in English language communication (oral and written)**;
• Applicants who do not possess an undergraduate degree, but who have had significant training and/or relevant professional experience, have demonstrated potential for senior management, and/or otherwise possess demonstrable knowledge or expertise that would prepare them adequately for successful study in a specific graduate program may be granted admission and initially classified as “Pre-EMBA” students until they have successfully passed the asynchronous (self-paced online) bridging courses in business communication, accounting and in finance.*** (Upon satisfactory completion of the necessary bridging courses the student will be reclassified and enrolled as “Conditional” until he/she has completed the first three EMBA courses with at least a “B” grade earned in each course.)
*International applicants must be qualified for university or college admission in their home countries. Transcripts must show a superior performance on the basis of the country's grading scheme. All records in a foreign language must include copies of the originals accompanied by certified English translations. **An English proficiency examination and oral interview may be required if the applicant's undergraduate degree was not delivered in English, or if an applicant’s occupational experience was conducted in a non-English communication business environment. An applicant must achieve a score of 550 or better on the TOEFL test (213 for the computer-based test), or a score of 6.5 on the IELTS. ***Individuals providing an official university transcript indicating passage of a standard course in accounting and/or finance will be waived from taking one or both of those bridging courses.
Exemption from the TOEFL Requirement

An EMBA or MBA applicant may be exempted from the TOEFL requirement if at least one of the following conditions applies. An applicant must have:
• The applicant has obtained an undergraduate degree from an English-language University;
• The applicant has studied in an English-speaking country for at least five years;
• The applicant has scored high on a well-known standardized English test;
• The applicant has successfully completed a well-known English language program;
• The applicant has scored a minimum grade of B on the Challenge Test (Placement test may be recommended preceding the challenge test at the discretion of the Admissions Review Committee).

Other Fees

$10 Library fees Per Course

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Grand Canyon University's Master of Business Administration degree provides students with the capacity for transformational leadership through the application of business practices. In today‛s competitive job market, an MBA or Master of Business Administration degree is highly sought after, and in some cases required to be considered for some executive level positions.

The proven principles of servant leadership and values-based management are infused in the Grand Canyon University MBA program, preparing our graduates to develop and nurture an entrepreneurial spirit within their organizations. Many MBA students have been able to immediately apply the principles learned in the classroom directly to their job.

For students who meet the prerequisites, you can earn your MBA in just 34 credits, graduating in only 18 months. To qualify, students must have earned a bachelor‛s degree in business or have met the accounting, finance and statistics prerequisites. For those who do not meet these requirements, a 46-credit program is available.

A broad range of business topics and principles will be explored in the MBA program including the key concepts of leadership and strategic management. Students will discuss the formulation and execution strategies within organizations and how to stay competitive in a global marketplace. Accounting and finance topics will be explored from both the basic principles to managerial concepts including forecasting and raising funds in capital markets. The MBA program encourages students to be informed critical thinkers and decision makers through active research and the application of quantitative methods that transform raw data into useful information.

For an additional 8 credits, students can earn an MBA emphasis in one of the following areas: Accounting, Finance, Health Systems Management, Leadership, Marketing, and Strategic Human Resource Management.

To meet the needs of today‛s working adult, GCU offers a variety of options for attending class. Students can pursue their online MBA, attend class one evening per week at select locations, or enroll in the traditional Master of Business Administration program offered during the day on campus.

Entry Requirements

Applicants to university graduate programs may be accepted for admission by meeting one of the criteria specified below:

Degree Bearing Transcripts
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An undergraduate degree from an accredited, GCU-approved college, university or program with a GPA of 2.8 or better on the degree-bearing transcript

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A graduate degree from an accredited, GCU-approved college, university or program

Test Scores
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If students cannot meet the GPA requirement, they may still be eligible for admission by meeting certain graduate test scores:

Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT): 500
Graduate Record Examination (GRE): 1,000 combined verbal/quantitative, prior to August 2011; 300 combined verbal/quantitative, after August 2011

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Elevating the Business of Hockey

The global entertainment industry is fast-paced, lucrative, and competitive. All professional sport franchises and entertainment businesses are looking to win fans’ time, attention and money. It’s not enough to be an exciting game with talented athletes … in today’s sports world, branding, operational efficiency, and financial savvy are as critical to team success as recruiting the best players.

Athabasca University has collaborated with the Business of Hockey Institute (BHI) to develop an elite, graduate level, hockey specific Executive MBA to elevate the business side of the game. For the first time in hockey’s history, a program is in place to develop the leaders in the boardroom, rather than on the ice.

This exclusive program is designed for specific individuals working in a managerial capacity within the hockey industry and related industries. Students will have significant management experience in important functions within the business of hockey including: ticketing, marketing, communications, fan development, customer service, social media, sales, events, building operations, legal, merchandising, finance, media, analytics and hockey operations. Students from hockey related industries will also bring rich perspectives on corporate partnerships, revenue generation, and leveraging fan involvement beyond the game.

The Hockey Executive MBA builds on AU’s internationally acclaimed online Executive MBA program and focuses specifically on the issues, challenges, and opportunities confronting middle and senior level managers in a rapidly changing, global hockey industry.

The curriculum is challenging. It concentrates on the key management areas affecting organizational performance (strategy, accounting, analytics, human resources, finance, marketing, operations) as these disciplines impact the game of hockey and its business operations. The Hockey Executive MBA will bring industry leaders, managers, executives, and academics together to debate, exchange ideas, conduct research, and collaborate. The curriculum requires students to exercise critical thinking and hone their decision-making skills.

Entry Requirements

You have an undergraduate degree from an accredited university plus at least THREE years of management experience*,

or

You hold an accepted professional designation (see list) and at least FIVE years of management experience*,

or

You have at least EIGHT years of progressively responsible management experience.*

Other Fees

A one-time $400 program surcharge applies to students living outside of Canada to cover the costs of shipping materials.

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In today's global business environment, every part of an organization must run in perfect alignment and at peak efficiency in order to meet the demands imposed by relentless global competitors. However, the same organization must also be able to regenerate itself to seek bold new directions that offer new opportunities for motivation and growth, be they new product categories, new markets, new partnerships, new processes, or new organizational structures. For example, think of Apple's foray into portable MP3 music players with their famous iPod, which represented a substantial departure from their main lines of computer hardware and software; yet which, successfully done, garnered over 90% share of the MP3 market within three years of its launch, at premium prices. Our online Executive MBA with a focus on Innovation Leadership is designed for advanced-career professionals who aspire to lead their companies towards much higher performance. We focus on developing leaders who are ready and able to identify a bold new venture, to convince other leaders of its merits and gain their commitment, and to ensure that the venture is successfully accomplished.

Entry Requirements

All admission determinations are based on the recommendations of the Admissions Review Committee and an official decision rendered by the Dean of the Sandermoen School of Business. The Admissions Review Committee reviews each EMBA program applicant's academic and work history, with special consideration given to individuals with strong professional development records. Individuals seeking to be directly admitted to the EMBA program must first meet the following minimum admission requirements:
• An undergraduate degree from a recognized and accredited university with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 (B) on a 4.0 scale*;
• Five years of full-time employment, preferably with two years of management experience, that collectively provide strong evidence of the potential to work successfully at the middle or senior management level;
• Proficiency in English language communication (oral and written)**;
• Applicants who do not possess an undergraduate degree, but who have had significant training and/or relevant professional experience, have demonstrated potential for senior management, and/or otherwise possess demonstrable knowledge or expertise that would prepare them adequately for successful study in a specific graduate program may be granted admission and initially classified as “Pre-EMBA” students until they have successfully passed the asynchronous (self-paced online) bridging courses in business communication, accounting and in finance.*** (Upon satisfactory completion of the necessary bridging courses the student will be reclassified and enrolled as “Conditional” until he/she has completed the first three EMBA courses with at least a “B” grade earned in each course.)
*International applicants must be qualified for university or college admission in their home countries. Transcripts must show a superior performance on the basis of the country's grading scheme. All records in a foreign language must include copies of the originals accompanied by certified English translations. **An English proficiency examination and oral interview may be required if the applicant's undergraduate degree was not delivered in English, or if an applicant’s occupational experience was conducted in a non-English communication business environment. An applicant must achieve a score of 550 or better on the TOEFL test (213 for the computer-based test), or a score of 6.5 on the IELTS. ***Individuals providing an official university transcript indicating passage of a standard course in accounting and/or finance will be waived from taking one or both of those bridging courses.
Exemption from the TOEFL Requirement

An EMBA or MBA applicant may be exempted from the TOEFL requirement if at least one of the following conditions applies. An applicant must have:
• The applicant has obtained an undergraduate degree from an English-language University;
• The applicant has studied in an English-speaking country for at least five years;
• The applicant has scored high on a well-known standardized English test;
• The applicant has successfully completed a well-known English language program;
• The applicant has scored a minimum grade of B on the Challenge Test (Placement test may be recommended preceding the challenge test at the discretion of the Admissions Review Committee).

Other Fees

$10 Library fees Per Course

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"The Executive MBA Program has been designed to meet the educational and professional needs of managers, executives, entrepreneurs, and other business leaders.

The Executive MBA curriculum addresses in particular senior, highly self-motivated, analytically-oriented leaders with global or international interests. It is designed for individuals with significant potential, ambition, and those committed to expand their understanding of the broader matrix of business and administration across geographical and cultural boundaries.

As such, the program is largely self-directed. Classes are constructed in an “executive” format to allow maximum flexibility for active professionals and entrepreneurs. Via the refined curriculum, program participants will acquire a sophisticated degree of concept and theory mastery and the research skills required to confront an ever-widening range of contemporary management topics, including a well-developed understanding of entrepreneurial thinking and planning in a globally competitive world. The EMBA curriculum represents a strategic balance of multiple elements: technical rigor, management theory, practical, innovative applications, and knowledge integration, all designed for contextual, real-life (corporate or other) applications.

EMBA graduates are apt to have a competitive edge over more traditionally trained peers within any organizational environment."

Program objectives
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- Apply critical thinking and reasoning skills to identify problems and to develop problem-solving abilities within the business context.

- Develop potential, enabling them to face the future with confidence and determination.

- Prepare for leadership and service within a broad spectrum of business and business-related arenas.

- Acquire the tools specific to business processes and procedures and the capacity to understand the principal theory, significance and practical applications related thereto.

- Develop a solid understanding of the functional components of business - economics, marketing, accounting, finance, law, management, thus enabling the graduate to assume managerial trainee and like positions, in which they will have the occasion to grow and develop further.

- Apply theoretical knowledge to the solution of real-life (field related) problems both individually and through teamwork within the context of a variety of active learning environments.

- Develop strong communication skills with due emphasis on the tools of effective writing.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have earned a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.

International Applicants
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International student (educated outside of the United States), must provide proof of college level proficiency in English when native language is not English in one of the following

- A college transcript indicating a grade of C or higher in an English composition course.

- A high school diploma completed where instruction is conducted in English.

- College transcript indicating completion of 30 semester hours of credit with an average of "C" or higher where instruction is conducted in English.

- Graduation from a school or university where instruction is conducted in English

- A minimum grade of level 3 on the ACT COMPASS's English as a Second language Placement Test
A minimum grade of Pre-1 on the Eiken English Proficiency Exam

- IELTS (International English Language Testing System) - Minimum score of 6.0 on the academic writing and academic reading modules.

- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) scores( (hardcopy) (PBT) or online version (iBT), or computer-based (CBT), score required for:

530 (PBT) or, 71 (iBT) or 197 (CBT)

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