The Online Executive MBA

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1 Business education your way. Anytime, anywhere. You have choices make the one that works for you. The Online Executive MBA College of Business, University of Nevada, Reno

2 Study with some of the nation s best business faculty from our part-time MBA program ranked by BusinessWeek in 2011 as one of the top five in the nation. And for the fourth year in a row, The Princeton Review listed our College of Business in its Best Business Schools guide. Combine this with the convenience of online learning and a price that s within reach and the choice is clear. Apply today at Our new online Executive MBA program is designed with you in mind your time, your investment and your educational goals. With an integrated blend of theory and practice, the University of Nevada, Reno s EMBA is perfect for midcareer executives and experienced professionals who want to advance in today s challenging work world. Our online format allows you to continue working while earning an Executive MBA in two years. Building on the strength of our nationally recognized part-time MBA program, the Executive MBA is taught by the same award-winning faculty who will share their real-world knowledge and expertise. Coursework will Business education your way familiarize students with cuttingedge issues in business disciplines, critical for advanced managerial decision-making. We realize you have many choices for your executive education and we welcome your application. Please contact us if you have questions about our program. Sincerely, Founded in 1874 as the Silver State s first university, the University of Nevada, Reno is a top-caliber, land-grant research institution committed to serving the common good of the state and the world. Kambiz Raffiee, Ph.D. Associate Dean, College of Business Foundation Professor of Economics and Director, MBA/EMBA Programs raffiee@unr.edu

3 Designed to accommodate the schedules of mid-career executives and experienced professionals, the Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) program is offered online, allowing professionals to continue working while earning their EMBA. All courses are taught by the University s premier business faculty who will share their real-world expertise, teach executive leadership by integration of knowledge, skills and experience, and encourage application of theoretical solutions to real-world business challenges. The program focuses on managerial skills in problem identification and analysis, and application of those managerial skills to discovery of effective solutions. Graduates of the EMBA program will gain knowledge and skills to: Lead organizations Tackle new and unfamiliar circumstances using a conceptual understanding of relevant disciplines Adapt and innovate to cope with unforeseen events Manage in unpredictable business environments About the Online EMBA With a blend of theory and practice that integrates professional experiences with a graduate-level academic management curriculum, the EMBA program provides a general management emphasis suited to the needs of mid-career executives and experienced professionals. The program familiarizes students with cutting-edge issues of business disciplines for managerial decision-making, and crystallizes the philosophy and capabilities of experienced professionals, fostering professional growth. Class Format The online, 12-course curriculum is offered as a two-year cohort program beginning each Fall semester. This allows students in each cohort to begin the program at the same point, move through the curriculum together, and build supportive working relationships in a stimulating online environment. Courses in the EMBA program are sequenced to assure continuity in learning. All coursework is completed online. For each class, students will have at least one proctored exam, which can be taken in your area. EMBA students are required to complete their degrees in two years. For more than half a century, our College of Business faculty have used their passion for teaching, relied on their expertise in working with organizations throughout the country and developed an ambitious research agenda to help educate more than 10,000 business graduates providing them with the judgment and skill set needed for a rapidly changing business world.

4 For more information visit Admission Requirements The EMBA program is open to those who hold a bachelor s degree from an accredited four-year institution. Any undergraduate major is acceptable. In addition, the minimum standards for admission to the EMBA in the College of Business require: The applicant must have an overall grade-point average (GPA) of at least 2.75 on a 4.0 scale. The applicant must have five or more years of professional work experience beyond undergraduate studies. The official report of the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or the Graduate Record Exam (GRE). If you have taken the LSAT, it will be accepted in lieu of the GMAT/GRE for admission to the program. Application and Admission Process To apply to the EMBA program, please visit and: 1 2 Create an account with the University of Nevada, Reno Graduate School, return to the main menu and complete the online Executive MBA Application. Submit three letters of recommendation on company letterhead, a two-page personal statement indicating the applicant s educational and career objectives, and a current résumé ed to Danielle Townsend at dcrowthe@unr.edu or, mail to: EMBA Admission c/o Danielle Townsend Extended Studies University of Nevada, Reno/0050 Reno, NV USA Get started & apply today The primary concern for admission is a candidate s fitness for graduate study and promise of effective business performance. A judgment of these qualities is made from the applicant s: Undergraduate record Results of the GMAT, GRE or LSAT Letters of recommendation Written personal statement indicating the candidate s educational and career objectives* Résumé detailing professional experience *Applicants will be expected to demonstrate proficiency in oral and written communication in English. To fulfill the written communication requirement, applicants must submit a written statement indicating their educational and career objectives, along with other writing samples they may wish to have considered. Tuition and Fees The 12-course online Executive MBA is competitively priced at $24,000, payable in installments of $4,000 each semester. Please see the website for complete information about fees. The University of Nevada, Reno is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action, ADA institution. Produced by Extended Studies Marketing Dept., 1/ Provide one copy of official transcripts from each college or university where work has been completed, to be sent to: Graduate Admission Graduate School University of Nevada, Reno/0326 Reno, Nevada, USA Submit the official report of the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or the Graduate Record Exam (GRE). Please visit the GMAT website or the GRE website for information. Schedule your test as soon as possible. Scheduling times may be limited and results may take several weeks to reach the University. If you have taken the LSAT, it will be accepted in lieu of the GMAT/GRE for admission to the program. The test results for GMAT, GRE or LSAT should be sent to Graduate School. Applications are due by mid-april for the following fall cohort. Please visit for all program deadlines and course schedules. If you have questions or need assistance with your application please contact Danielle Townsend in Extended Studies, Online and Independent Learning at the University of Nevada, Reno, dcrowthe@unr.edu or call (775) or

5 The Online Executive MBA College of Business, University of Nevada, Reno Faculty from one of the top five part-time MBAs in the nation (ranked by BusinessWeek in 2011) Competitively priced Convenient online format Visit