1. Executive MBA Program

2. Location:Location: –Kent State campus (September) Weekend program: Friday night and SaturdayWeekend program: Friday night and Saturday Concentrated: 26 monthsConcentrated: 26 months Limited class size: 30 studentsLimited class size: 30 students Lock-stepLock-step

3. Program Features 45 credit hours total45 credit hours total Classes are 2 credits eachClasses are 2 credits each Length of each class: 8 weeksLength of each class: 8 weeks Attend two classes concurrentlyAttend two classes concurrently Off-campus residencies (1 credit)Off-campus residencies (1 credit) International Business Experience (2 credits)International Business Experience (2 credits)

4. Program Accreditation AACSB International: Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of BusinessAACSB International: Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business 350 0f 1200 business schools350 0f 1200 business schools Only 15 AACSB Accredited business schools in OhioOnly 15 AACSB Accredited business schools in Ohio Adequacy of faculty resourcesAdequacy of faculty resources Qualifications of facultyQualifications of faculty Design of curriculumDesign of curriculum Level of admissions standardsLevel of admissions standards Adequacy of library, computer, classroom and support facilitiesAdequacy of library, computer, classroom and support facilities

5. EMBA Emphasis Problem-solvingProblem-solving Team building and leadershipTeam building and leadership Global and technological focusGlobal and technological focus

6. EMBA Student Profile Age range: 27 - 58Age range: 27 - 58 –Average : 36 Work experienceWork experience –Average 12 years –Minimum 3 years required Average GPA: 3.0Average GPA: 3.0 Average GMAT: 500Average GMAT: 500

7. EMBA International Business Experience 2 weeks travel abroad2 weeks travel abroad Visiting international businessesVisiting international businesses Past trips have included:Past trips have included: –Czech Republic/Hungry –Ireland/Norway –Austria/Greece –Australia

8. To Apply  EMBA application and $30 fee  GMAT  Transcripts  3 letters of recommendations  Resume  Essay of goals and objectives  Personal interview

9. THE GMAT Computer Adaptive Test (CAT)Computer Adaptive Test (CAT) 3 Sections-3 Sections- Quantitative, Verbal, AWA Preparing for the testPreparing for the test Scoring the GMATScoring the GMAT

10. Program Cost All-inclusive fee: $28,000All-inclusive fee: $28,000 Includes:Includes: –Tuition –Class registrations –Books/class materials –Food –Parking passes –Beginning and ending residencies –International Business Experience

11. Paying for the EMBA Program LoansLoans EMBA ScholarshipEMBA Scholarship –Based on academic merit –Up to 25% of the program cost

12. Employer Education Assistance Program For employees whose company offers tuition assistance. –May defer tuition until the end of the semester. Available Fall and Spring semesters

13. Financial Aid Information / Financial Aid Information Page: http://www.finaid.org/ / Fast WEB: http://www.fastweb.com/ Financial Aid Eligibility estimation Loan Payment Calculation Exchange Programs Study Abroad Program MBA Loans Federal Loans

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