Executive MBA

The Smith Executive MBA curriculum has been designed as a highly integrated series of courses and experiences that provide a solid grounding in management fundamentals and a thorough understanding of how management decisions can have an impact across an organization.

The program has a strong global perspective. The core curriculum, Global Business Project, and International Study trip provide exceptional and unique opportunities to strengthen your ability to manage effectively in a global economy.

The Smith Executive MBA is designed to go well beyond the teaching of leadership skills. Throughout the program, you will gain valuable insights into your personal leadership style and ways to improve your effectiveness as a leader. Team-based projects provide exceptional opportunities to put this learning into action.

The Executive MBA at Smith is an important undertaking that requires a significant investment of time. Smith has designed a schedule that makes it possible to earn your MBA degree while balancing your personal and professional responsibilities. By scheduling classes all day Friday and Saturday morning of every other week, Smith gives you 12 days between class weekends to organize your business travel or family plans. Saturday afternoons on class weekends are available for activities such as working on group assignments, summarizing class discussions, and preparing for presentations. These afternoons also provide an excellent opportunity for tutorials and consultations with faculty.

The Smith Executive MBA schedule typically requires a commitment of 25 hours each week, including class times. Exams, projects, and assignments are divided evenly throughout the year so that you can develop a regular work pattern. There is a brief pause in classes in December and July, though other program commitments may be actioned during this time. There is also time set aside in late September/early October for travel associated with the Global Business Project.