Overview: The Bradley University EMBA program was designed due to the increase in managerial expectations at firms, organizations, and large companies. As such, Bradley instructs its students with a comprehensive view of business strategy, and combines analytical and critical thinking skills to augment the curriculum.
Program Format: The EMBA program is taught on Bradley University’s campus in Peoria, Illinois. Lecture and discussion, as well as group-work and case study methods are used. Class size is small, so students are given more individual attention.
Program Schedule: The program meets Fridays and Saturdays, two weekends per month. The program’s duration is 15 months.
Curriculum: The EMBA curriculum integrates key knowledge and skills within economics, marketing, finance, operations, and management into courses focused on current business issues.
Core courses are:
Attracting and Developing Talent
Dealing With Problem People
Leadership Challenge
Leading Successful Change
Team Building
Scanning the Environment
Global Environment and Issues
Acquiring Capital and Making Investment Decisions
Competition and Pricing
Cost Management
External Economic Environment
Performance Measurement and Control
Building Employee Commitment
Communication Workshop
Creating and Maintaining Customer Satisfaction
Developing Strategy
Managing Technology
Strategic Positioning and Maximizing Performance
Class Profile: On average, participants of the program are 40 years of age with 10 years of professional work experience.
Admission Requirements: To be considered for admission applicants must submit:
Proof of undergraduate/graduate academic performance (Official transcripts)
Demonstrated ability to accomplish graduate–level business coursework
Personal interview with the Director of the EMBA Program
Letters of recommendation from peer professionals
Completed application form with essay
A letter of sponsorship from your employer
A personal essay/statement
Application Deadlines: The admissions committee follows a “rolling admission” process, whereby each applicant is considered separately and measured against acceptance criteria.
Essay: A brief essay is required (limited to 250 words) explaining interest and desire to enroll in the Foster College of Business Administration Executive MBA program. Applicants mention long-term professional goals and career objectives, and explain how the program will help them realize the goals. Also, include examples of ways one will use the Executive MBA education in your current position and any expectations one might have of this program.