Overview: The Frank G. Zarb School of Business EMBA program with Hofstra University is designed for those who are middle-to-senior management in their organizations or firms, particularly in the private or public sectors, as well government and not-for-profit industries. The program is organized to allow working managers the opportunity to continue their professional commitments while simultaneously participating fully in a Master of Business Administration program. With a broad-based management curriculum that is application driven and an exposure to the full scope of various business functions, the EMBA program focuses on skills that can be readily applied.
Program Format: Classes meet on the Hofstra University campus in Hempstead, New York.
Program Schedule: The program is 20 months. Classes meet between 8 A.M. and 6 P.M. on Saturdays.
Curriculum/Core Courses:
ACCT 401 – Financial Reporting and Managerial Accounting Semester Hours: 4
FIN 401 – Managerial Economics Semester Hours: 3
FIN 402 – Managerial Finance Semester Hours: 4
IT 401 – Information Systems for Management Semester Hours: 4
LEGL 401 – The Legal and Regulatory Environment Semester Hours: 2
MGT 401 – Operations Management Semester Hours: 2
MGT 402 – Managing Contemporary Organizations Semester Hours: 4
MKT 401 – Marketing Analysis and Management Semester Hours: 4
QM 401 – Quantitative Analysis for Managers Semester Hours: 4
Class Profile: Admitted students to the Hofstra EMBA program typically have at least seven years of managerial or equivalent professional experience reflecting a progression in responsibilities given.
Admission Requirements: To be considered for admission to Hofstra University’s, Frank G. Zarb School of Business EMBA program applicants must submit official transcripts from all previous post secondary universities and colleges attended, an essay that provides insight into managerial responsibilities and work ethic, an interview conducted by an EMBA admissions committee member, and two letters of recommendation from a current or former supervisor.
The GMAT is not normally required for the EMBA program unless the admissions committee specifically requests a score report.