Executive MBA
Experience an Exceptional MBA
The STEM-designated Executive MBA program is designed to develop sharp business acumen, strategic decision making, and the ability to leverage emerging technology. The program brings accomplished executives together to exchange insights, build relationships and gain a holistic understanding of modern business challenges through the lens of diverse perspectives.
This program is intended for high-potential leaders on a trajectory toward significant leadership and C-suite roles seeking to enhance their readiness for impending executive responsibilities. Participants are required to have:
- A minimum of 8 years of progressive professional experience
- A minimum of 3 years of management experience
Start Date
January 2026
Program Duration
15 Months
Days on Campus
Average 3 Days
Per Month
Prerequisites
No GMAT
Required
The Smith Executive MBA is the only program in the region that takes a holistic approach to all three criteria for executive positions: personal actions, team functions and business, strategic and financial acumen.
What You Will Learn
- Frameworks and principles of strategic leadership that will allow you to confidently steer organizations through uncertainty and volatility
- Effective communication and negotiation skills to build strong relationships with stakeholders and foster an inclusive, productive, and efficient workplace culture
- Foundational understanding of business functions coupled with hands-on experience, with a strong emphasis on implementation and execution, preparing you to address real-world challenges
- Strategies and methods to leverage data and technology to drive efficiency, productivity and innovation
- Best practices to manage people and processes, and build networks of influence
- An executive mindset that enhances your executive presence and increases your capacity to navigate complex challenges and opportunities
Your Purposeful Leader Journey
What is it you want to accomplish in your life and career, and who do you need to enlist to accomplish it? Leaders can harness market principles to make great things happen, but not alone – so how do you create win-win collaborations within teams, within organizations and across organizations?
The Smith EMBA program will challenge you to take a purposeful approach to your career journey. Robust executive assessments help you understand your capabilities and increase your self-awareness. A certified executive coach will help you create your personal leadership development plan - a customized road map with actionable steps and measurable benchmarks to expand your skills and drive your growth.
See a sample of the previous cohort's Purposeful Leader Journey roadmap.
Your Continued Success
After you’ve completed your MBA, keep your knowledge and skills fresh with complimentary access to Smith’s Executive Education self-paced course catalog– for up to 3 years after graduation!
#16
EMBA (U.S.)
Financial Times, 2023
44%
Average salary increase 3 years post graduation
17
average years of experience
45%
have graduate degrees
Program Highlights
Learn from expert faculty who are deeply connected to the region's business leaders, policy-makers and influencers
A think tank environment with industry consultant access
Become the architect of your own unique career journey
Work with a personal executive coach, a career coach and a federal and veterans affairs liaison
Gain new insights through classes, site visits and networking events on-location in NYC
Apply program learnings to a consulting project specific to your organization, and drive immediate, on-the-job impact
Guest sessions and panels from industry experts to stay abreast of the current business landscape
Optional international study available in Winter Term
Only 26 days away from work over 15 months
Learn from Influential Faculty
Named by The Economist as one of the world’s top thinkers on emerging economies; frequently speaks at the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos.
Served as Asst. Secretary for Economic Policy at the U.S. Department of Treasury; led the implementation of the Paycheck Protection Program to combat the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Leads the Ed Snider Center for Enterprise and Markets; is a senior contributor at Forbes providing insights for leading purposeful lives; expert on strategy and innovation.
Expert on human capital issues; research focuses on gender pay gap and female leaders, with groundbreaking insight into how women-led hedge funds embrace risk-taking.
An expert on consumer behavior, she went viral when her research on the pleasures of going out alone made national news and resonated across America.
Executive MBA Alum Insights
"I was making a transition from clinical medicine to leadership, and this program has changed the way I approach problem solving and given me opportunities to advance my career in healthcare. I’ve been amazed -- I use skills I gained in the program every single day, from ethics issues to global supply chain issues to employee satisfaction and negotiation skills."
Dr. Dawn Walton, EMBA ’20
Vice President of Medical Affairs
Holy Cross Hospital, Germantown, Maryland
"I wanted professors who were in tune with real-world needs and applications. The professors were always open to taking time to talk, not just in class but outside of class. I still email professors now if I have a question. The program put all the pieces together in a way that was really an eye-opener for me."
Alex Attumalil, EMBA ’20
Deputy Chief Information Security Officer
Under Armour
"One of the most helpful aspects was the commitment to growing students’ leadership skills and capacity. Executive coaching was immensely helpful for me as I was exploring career growth and leadership opportunities. The sense of camaraderie, faculty support, and learning environment were worth the time and investment."
Sylvia Bugg, EMBA ’12
Chief Programming Executive & General Manager, General Audience Programming
Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)
"The EMBA program taught me a lot about being a global business leader but more importantly, taught me a lot about myself. I have used the lessons learned in the program to be a better leader, father, husband, and human being. There was much more value to this program than just business and economics. I use what I learned every day."
Aaron Demory, EMBA ’19
Chief, Information Security and Technology
FDIC
"My cohort introduced me to a world of intriguing and thought-provoking perspectives. They challenged me to reconsider what I initially believed to be differences among us, and I realized that those perceived differences were aspects of the human experience that were just as true as my own."
Latrice Wilson, EMBA ’21
Entrepreneur
Am I a Good Fit?
Are you ready to drive change and make a positive impact for your organization? Ready to learn in a think tank environment with industry experts who also happen to be your classmates? Ready to take a purposeful approach and invest in your development as a leader? Then you are the right fit for the Smith Executive MBA. An admissions representative would be happy to give you a personal résumé evaluation, schedule a one-on-one consultation to provide individualized feedback on your candidacy, or schedule your visit to an Executive MBA class.
Schedule a virtual consultation
Frequently Asked Questions
The EMBA was designed to accommodate executives with significant professional and personal commitments. On average you will spend 3 days a month attending classes, one Friday and two Saturdays. Hybrid options are available when other obligations prevent you from attending in person. Expect to spend approximately 8 hours per week in self-paced modules, readings, projects and group work outside of scheduled class time. In addition, there are on-campus residencies at the beginning and end of the program.
Executive MBA tuition for January 2024 is $136,806 and includes a $2,000 nonrefundable deposit. Tuition is all-inclusive and covers all courses, books and required materials, student and administrative fees, parking, accommodations, and breakfast, lunch and an afternoon snack. There is no differentiation between in-state and out-of-state tuition. Tuition is charged in five installments (once per semester). The $2,000 nonrefundable deposit is deducted from the first tuition bill of the program.
30~40
Cohort Size
55%
Women (2023)
27%
Military/Veterans (2023)
Admissions
The Smith School is now accepting applications for the cohort that begins in January 2026.
| Application Deadline |
|---|
| May 15, 2025 |
| June 15, 2025 |
| July 15, 2025 – Priority consideration deadline. |
| August 15, 2025 |
| September 15, 2025 |
| October 15, 2025 |
| November 15, 2025 |
Upcoming EMBA Events
Executive MBA Info Session
6:30 PM EDT
Executive MBA Info Session
6:30 PM EDT