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Executive M.B.A. Program
The Executive M.B.A. program is structured for mid-career to upper-career professionals who are fully employed. Rather than a program of traditional course disciplines (e.g., accounting, marketing, finance) the EMBA program offers a more thematic approach -- integrating the material and often delivering it with faculty from different disciplines teaching in a team format. This program is delivered on alternating Fridays and Saturdays (full days) for a two-year period. As with the other M.B.A. programs, an extensive international trip is integrated into the program.
Application
In addition to the general admission requirements, applicants should have a minimum of 10 years of work experience that includes substantial managerial responsibilities. Enrollment is limited to 77 participants. The Executive M.B.A. office may be contacted at (213) 740-6410; Fax (213) 740-9090; or email: uscemba@marshall.usc.edu.Program Structure
This program uses a non-traditional interdisciplinary approach to executive and managerial education though "themes" that integrate various functional areas and address classic, yet dynamic, business issues.The program begins the last week of August with a six-day domestic residential session. Thereafter, the 22-month M.B.A. program meets on the University Park campus on alternating Fridays and Saturdays throughout the year with a 10-week summer break. An 11-day international trip is scheduled in the fall of the program's second year.
| Year 1, Fall Semester | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| Theme I | ||
| GSBA 560 | The Perspective of Top Management | 2 |
Theme II | ||
| GSBA 561 | Evaluating Market Performance | 9 |
| Year 1, Spring Semester | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| Theme III | ||
| GSBA 562 | Management of Operations | 11 |
| Year 1, Summer session | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| Theme IV | ||
| GSBA 563 | Technology and Information Systems Management | 6 |
Theme V | ||
| GSBA 564 | Functional Strategies and Implementation | 2 |
| Year 2, Fall Semester | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| Theme VI | ||
| GSBA 570 | The Role of the Senior Executive | 2 |
Theme VII | ||
| GSBA 571 | Environmental Analysis: Establishing Competitive Advantage | 9 |
| Year 2, Spring Semester | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| Theme VIII | ||
| GSBA 572 | Strategic Planning for Growth | 11 |
| year 2, Summer session | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| Theme IX | ||
| GSBA 573 | Managing Strategic Change and Implementation | 6 |
Theme X | ||
| GSBA 574 | The Executive of the Future | 2 |
Total units required for degree: 60 | ||