EXECUTIVE MBA
MEET MONTE AHUJA Mr. Ahuja came to the United States in 1969 with $12 in his pocket and a Bachelor s Degree in Mechanical Engineering. He earned a Master s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from The Ohio State University and, in 1975, his MBA from CSU. That same year, he turned an MBA entrepreneurship course project into what would become a multi-million dollar company, Transtar Industries, Inc. The company grew to become the leading worldwide distributor of transmission parts to the motor vehicle repair industry. Mr. Ahuja understands the value of his CSU education and has shown his appreciation through a distinguished record of service and generous financial support. In appreciation of his recent $10 million Monte Ahuja turned an MBA entrepreneurship course project into a multimillion dollar company. donation to Cleveland State University, the Board of Trustees unanimously voted to name the College of Business the Monte Ahuja College of Business. Monte Ahuja is only one of many great CSU MBA success stories. We believe the CSU Executive MBA program will give you the tools to elevate your career in just 19 months. the CSU executive MBA program gives you the tools you need to elevate your career 2
Cleveland State s EMBA An Executive MBA is one of the best ways to increase your value as a leader, team member and employee. Cleveland State University s Monte Ahuja College of Business is one of the region s top business schools. We have a world-class faculty that delivers a unique combination of research-based expertise and real-world business experience. From the first day, you will find yourself among an elite and diverse group of emerging business leaders. This powerful learning experience will be transformative. The convenient 19-month program will give you the knowledge, skills and insights to help you become a better leader, compete in a global marketplace and advance to the next level in your career. If you re looking to earn an advantage in your career, There s an MBA For That. An Executive MBA from CSU s Monte Ahuja College of Business. 100% of current students Feel the class format and program structure provides a positive learning experience. 2 AACSB Accredited Like any other investment or purchase, you want to receive the highest quality for your money. When choosing an Executive MBA program, it s important to make sure your education meets the highest standards. The degree you earn and the future value of the time and money you invest is impacted by the accreditation of the college. AACSB Accreditation represents the highest standard of quality for business schools worldwide. The Monte Ahuja College of Business is AACSB Accredited in both Business Management and Accounting. Less than 5% of the world s 13,000 business programs have earned accreditation. CSU is one of only a few schools in Northern Ohio to have this distinction. In addition, the online and blended courses in the Executive MBA program follow all guidelines and practices of Quality Matters, a faculty-centered, peer-review process that certifies the quality of these types of courses. 3
Key Facts AACSB ACCREDITED in both business & ACCOUNTING Unique Advantage Less than 5% of schools are AACSB Accredited. 8,500+ MBAs Awarded From the inception of CSU s MBA program through 2015. Our alumni see salary increases of up to 60% 1 60% 68% of alumni received a salary increase 1 68% Global Network Upon graduation, you ll join an expansive global network of Cleveland State University MBA Alumni. With more than 8,500 MBA graduates, this Alumni network will serve you as a support network, launch-pad and community. Cleveland State MBA Alumni have gone on to be C-level executives at firms such as Diebold, Liquid Robotics, Forest City Enterprises, Sherwin- Williams, ERICO, GE Lighting and many more. 4
International Study Tour No matter what business or industry you work in, it s likely that at some level your business is, or will be, impacted by the global economy in which we all live. To help you gain a first-hand understanding of how foreign businesses operate and to expand your personal and professional horizons, we have included an International Business Study tour as part of your EMBA program. Prior to your Tour you will do extensive research on a particular industry and firm. Once abroad, you will visit with a variety of businesses, government sectors and trade organizations, and have the opportunity to interact with company executives one-on-one. The result a comprehensive, real-world understanding of the global business environment. In recent years, this tour has taken EMBA students to Europe, Asia and South America. I m learning valuable lessons and making connections that will help advance my career. 2 5
84% of current students feel the international study tour weighed heavily in their decision to attend this program. 2 95% of current students feel the international study tour provided valuable learning experiences and personal growth. 2 Source: CSU EMBA Alumni 1 and Current Student Survey 2 6
Learning Experience Beginning with the Manager s Workshop, a six-day residency retreat built around a comprehensive case analysis, you will immediately be immersed in each of the core disciplines: accounting, finance, information systems, management, marketing and operations management. This unique retreat allows you to quickly build relationships, cohesion and understanding among both your fellow EMBA students and professors. You ll also develop fundamental business, presentation and decision making skills. The program is cohortbased which means you ll take classes with the same group of students throughout the program. The program focuses on the application and integration of business strategy, decision making and solutions. You ll learn to apply principles, concepts and theories to business analysis and real-world problem solving. 100% of alumni believe the collaborative and diverse culture of their cohort provided valuable networking opportunities. Business practicum The well-recognized reputation of CSU s business school along with the deep business and community relationships of our faculty, allows us to partner with many of the areas large firms to provide our EMBA students with hands-on projects. Through this Business Practicum students can apply the analytical, marketing and strategic business tools they have gained in coursework to solving real world challenges. A collaborative, diverse culture The CSU EMBA program admits only the most qualified mid-to upper-level managers from across multiple industries, business sectors and cultures. That means you ll be part of an elite and diverse peer group of emerging leaders that may include engineers, lawyers, physicians, bankers, marketers, operations managers, entrepreneurs and others. Because of the collaborative culture, students find their experience leads to networking opportunities that may have been missed had they not have been part of the CSU EMBA experience. Source: CSU EMBA Alumni Survey 1 19 mos. Earn your EMBA degree in just 19 months. The weekend class schedule allows you to maintain your current career momentum, while working towards your degree. Designed for working Professionals If you are a high-potential professional looking to become a leader, the CSU EMBA program should be your choice. It is an executive format specifically designed to fit the active personal and professional schedules of managers and executives. Classes are held three Saturdays and less than one Friday per month at the Monte Ahuja College of Business. You ll have normal holiday breaks plus a summer break in August. Source: CSU EMBA Current Student Survey 2 7
Curriculum Components Management & Strategy 33% Marketing 9% 9% 13% Information Technology Human Resources 9% International Business Accounting Finance Logistics & Operations 9% 9% 9% 95% of current students Believe their professors provide expertise in their disciplines and assist in student learning. 2 This was the best investment I have ever made in myself. I cannot express how much I have enjoyed my time as an Executive MBA student. 1 8
OUR Faculty A s one of the region s top business schools, we have only the most accomplished business faculty. Our EMBA professors bring a powerful combination of research-based expertise and real-world professional experience to the program. They are selected for expertise in their discipline as well as their related experience in business and government. Susan Storrud-Barnes, Ph.D., Interim Director of MBA programs, Assistant Professor of Strategic Management Collectively they are actively involved locally and internationally as business consultants, members of professional organizations and as community leaders bringing a richness of practical application to every course they teach. Dennis McGarry, M.B.A. Adjunct Professor Rajshekhar (Raj) Javalagi, Ph.D. Professor of Marketing, Associate Dean Heidi Meier, D.B.A., CPA Professor of Accounting Bryan J. Pesta, Ph.D., SPHR Assistant Professor of Management 9
Faculty profiles Susan Storrud-Barnes, Ph.D. Dr. Storrud-Barnes is an Assistant Professor teaching Strategic Management with more than 20 years in the architect/engineer/construction industry, as a consultant and project manager. She uses her experiences to illustrate classroom concepts. Dr. Storrud-Barnes research is focused on financial market cycle pressures on strategy and the legal tactics that firms can take to balance profits and stock prices. Included among her honors is Teacher of the Year and Researcher of the Year at Washington State University. Raj Javalgi, Ph.D. Dr. Javalgi is a Professor of Marketing and teaches the International Business Strategy course. Through his course you ll gain a deep, globally focused understanding of both business and marketing strategy. Discover the relevancy of how his interests in International Marketing, International abusiness, Marketing Research, Multivariate Statistical Methods and Marketing Management apply to a global economy. However, he is not just a professor. Dr. Javalgi is a highly sought after consultant on International Marketing strategy and the Associate Dean for Research & Strategic Initiatives at the Monte Ahuja College of Business. Dennis McGarry, M.B.A. Dennis McGarry has been a highly experienced Finance and Managerial Accounting instructor for 28 years and earned his MBA from Cleveland State University. As a Senior Finance Manager with the General Electric Company you ll gain invaluable business insights from his experience both domestic and international. Other positions he has held with GE are: Manager Finance - Worldwide Purchasing and Mergers and Acquisitions, Manager Finance Managerial Accounting for the North American Lighting Operations. He has worked in the United States, Canada, Mexico, England, Italy, Germany and Hungary. OUR world-class faculty deliver a unique combination of real-world business experience & researchbased expertise. Bryan J. Pesta, Ph.D., SPHR Dr. Pesta, Assistant Professor of Management, teaches human resources management. The skills, human understanding and HR insights you ll learn from Dr. Pesta will help you become a better leader and manager by hiring, developing and managing a more productive staff. Highly regarded in his field and is published regularly, Dr. Pesta is a recipient of the Excellence in Humanist Communication Award from the Humanist Chaplaincy at Harvard University. He is also a Consulting Editor for the Journal of Social Psychology. Heidi Meier, D.B.A., CPA Heidi Meier, Professor of Accounting, teaches managerial and financial accounting. She is considered an expert in the area of auditing and has been awarded the Legacy Award for Outstanding Teaching and the Distinguished Research Award. Dr. Meier is a great communicator and what you ll gain from her classes on a management level, is a deep understanding and appreciation for the impact sound business accounting has on the health and success of any business. 10
Executive in residence Steve Kirk, recently retired Chief Operating Officer of Lubrizol Corporation Monte Ahuja College of Business is honored to have Steve Kirk, recently retired Chief Operating Officer of Lubrizol Corp., as an Executive in Residence. With his impressive résumé and success, students will gain valuable real-world insights into the global business environment along with one-on-one executive and project coaching. Steve Kirk earned his bachelor s and master s degrees in chemical engineering from Cornell University, and in 1979, his MBA from Cleveland State University. He serves on the board of directors of Robbins & Myers (NYSE: RBN), Vocational Guidance Service and the CSU Foundation. Mr. Kirk also served as the chairman of the Dean s Visiting Committee from 2008-2010. As COO of Lubrizol we focused on making our customers successful. I am proud to be part of the team that does that at CSU, one student at a time. Steve Kirk 11
The Visiting Committee The Monte Ahuja College of Business is guided in part by a Visiting Committee, which is made up of regional and national business leaders who represent key industries and economic sectors in the Northeast Ohio region and beyond. These professionals serve as advisors and ambassadors for the College, to help create conditions for success within both the University and the broader community. The Visiting Committee leverages the power of connections to enable essential conversations about the future direction of the Monte Ahuja College of Business. As a body, the committee supports positive change initiatives to strengthen the College s agenda for excellence, vitality and relevance. Linda Kane Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting and Administrative Officer, Forest City Enterprises, Inc. Committee Members Andrew J. Balazs, Jr. - BBA 1980 & MBA 1990, Vice President, Enterprise Technology Advancement, Infrastructure and Operations, Medical Mutual of Ohio Cynthia D. Brogan - 1983 BBA, Vice President, Treasurer, The Sherwin- Williams Company Gregg Budoi - MBA 2000, Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President, Kalibrate Peter Buca - BBA 1988, Vice President Innovation and Technology, Parker Hannifin Corporation William Centa - MBA 1977, Senior Vice President and CFO, Mayfran International - retired Saji Daniel - BBA 1990, President and CEO, Tradex International, Inc. Terry Fergus - Principal, FSM Capital Dave Fornari - 1976 BBA and 1980 MBA, Consultant, Deloitte and Touche Kathy Free - 2009 MBA Teresa Hack - President & COO of Channel Products, Inc. Andrew Jackson - BBA 1982, President and CEO, AJ Automotive Group Linda Kane - BBA 1979, Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting and Administrative Officer, Forest City Enterprises, Inc. Randy Kelly - Partner, PwC - retired Stephen Kirk - BBA 1979, MBA & Honorary DBA 2007, Former Senior Vice President and COO of Lubrizol Corporation Janet L. Kramer - MBA 1983, President, National Multiple Sclerosis Society s Ohio Buckeye Chapter Joseph C. Krysh - BBA 1980 & MBA 1981, Former Executive Vice President, Medical Mutual of Ohio Ted Laufik - BBA 1977 & MBA 1986 Benson P. Le - President and CEO, Technology Management Incorporated Nancy Leizman - First Vice President and Investment Officer, PIM Portfolio Manager, DettelbachLeizman Wealth Management Group of Wells Fargo Advisors Joe Levanduski - BBA 1984, CFO/ Treasurer, A. Schulman, Inc. Tom Moore - MBA 1980, President, Moore and Associates, Inc. Frank Nagorney - Principal, Cowden, Humphrey, Nargoney and Lovett Co., LPA David E. Nash - Partner, McMahon DeGulis LLP Daria Roebuck - BS 1980, Vice President of Human Resources, ERICO Daniela Stankic - President, DS Express Carriers, Inc. Emeriti Members Ronald Auletta - BBA 98 & MBA 01, President and CEO, Xaloy, Inc. Jeffrey Baldassari - Former President and CEO, The Taylor Companies Thomas R. Brule - Partner for Corporate and Securities Practice Group, Benesch Friedlander Coplan and Aranoff LLP William Harrison Collins - Chairman and Founder, Collins Gordon Bostwick Architects James T. Guzowski - BBA 75, Managing Director, Corefocal Chip Killius - Director of Fluid Power and Subsidiary Finance, Applied Industrial Technologies Jack Schron - President, Jergens, Inc. Wilton Sogg - Attorney at Law, McCarthy, Lebit, Crystal and Liffman Co., L.P.A. Kenneth G. Wilkes - BBA 80, Vice President, General Manager International Operations, Libbey Glass 12
EMBA PROGRAM Tuition An Executive MBA from CSU is widely considered one of the most cost effective, accredited programs in the region. If you have a minimum of five years of professional experience and a bachelor s degree or greater from an accredited college or university, apply today and start accelerating your career. $ 49,900 All inclusive Fee The EMBA program fee includes: Tuition Textbooks The Manager s Workshop residency program The International Business Study Tour Meals and refreshments on class days Parking Access to all student services and amenities at the University Flexible Payment Options Cleveland State University offers: A budget payment plan A deferred payment plan for students who receive company reimbursement A direct billing option for third party, company billing Financial aid is available to all graduate students, mostly in the form of student loans Some graduate assistantships may also be available Admission Requirements Nomination: A nomination letter from a person who can comment meaningfully on the candidate s performance in a professional setting, preferably from a current or former supervisor. Experience: Candidates must have a minimum of five years of professional or managerial experience as evidenced by a recent resume that includes both professional background and work experience. Education: Bachelor s Degree from an accredited college or university with an overall GPA of at least a 2.8 out of 4.0. Submit recent GMAT or GRE scores and college transcripts for review by admission committee. Or, if the applicant possesses a graduate degree (e.g., master s, JD, M.D., Ph.D.) from an accredited college or university with a minimum graduate GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0. CSU will evaluate the applicant s performance and the content of the graduate program (no GMAT or GRE required). 1. CSU EMBA Alumni Survey, 2013 2. CSU EMBA Student Survey, 2013 13
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I m learning valuable lessons and making connections that will help advance my career. 2 EXECUTIVE MBA I found this program to be an excellent addition to my skills and experiences to help me rise to the next level. 1 I would do it all over again. It was one of the most meaningful personal and career experiences I have ever enjoyed in my entire life. 1 I am very happy with my decision to attend CSU and am thrilled with all of the good things I see happening there. 2 216-687-3850 All Rights Reserved. Copyright 2015, Cleveland State University.