MBA Executive Program at Arizona State University

Programme overview

The executive Master of Business Administration program is a 21-month cohort-based offering developed for senior leaders. The program emphasizes teaching you about ethical and high-impact leadership, data-driven decision-making, innovation and hands-on learning across ASU's campuses and partner sites. The program stands out for its strong focus on applied leadership and strategic thinking, leveraging ASU's reputation for innovation and real-world engagement.

What you will study

48 credit hours including the required capstone course (MGT 589) Required Core (1.5 credit hours) LES 582 Ethical Issues for Managers (1.5) Electives and Research (43.5 credit hours) Culminating Experience (3 credit hours) MGT 589 Strategic Management (3) Additional Curricular Information While there are no business course prerequisites, potential students must demonstrate strong quantitative ability and effective written and oral communication skills.

Career pathways

Graduates have the essential academic preparation to pursue professional careers as leaders within organizations in diverse functions, such as human resources, finance and marketing. Career examples: CEO, finance manager, marketing manager, supply chain manager.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the W. P. Carey School of Business. Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree from a regionally accredited institution. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program. All applicants must submit: graduate admission application and application fee official transcripts current resume two letters of recommendation answers to short-answer questions proof of English proficiency Additional Application Information An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency. Letters of recommendation should comment on the student's motivation, commitment, achievements, work experience and likely success in the program.

Entry terms: Fall, Spring and Summer; the terms available for each programme are listed in Degree Search.

Graduate application deadlines are set by each programme office and listed in Degree Search; the application opens almost a year before the start term. The nonrefundable application fee is $75 for U.S. citizens, permanent residents, DACA and international online students outside the U.S., and $120 for international students on a nonimmigrant visa studying in the U.S. Apply with ASU's graduate application (Law applicants use the law college's site); GRE/GMAT requirements vary by programme.

Apply through the official page: https://admission.asu.edu/apply/graduate/admission

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