Learn on Saturday. Apply on Monday.
The Broad Executive MBA is unlike any other part-time MBA program. What separates us from the pack? Simple—it all comes down to our unique team-based approach, robust curriculum, convenient schedule and world-class faculty. You get a nationally recognized, AACSB-accredited education in an integrated, compact program with an exceptional ROI. It will challenge your assumptions, expand your insight and develop you into a better leader.
Program Format
The Broad College Executive MBA is specifically designed for busy professionals striving to balance work, home and other responsibilities. Students complete this top-ranked part-time MBA in just 20 months with a predictable, convenient and flexible schedule.
Choose either:
- East Lansing: Every other Friday evening/Saturday
- Troy: Every other Friday evening/Saturday
- Hybrid: One Friday evening/Saturday per month in East Lansing + online
All students build valuable connections during a week-long academic residency on campus in year one, and a global residency in year two. Breakfast, lunch and dinner is provided the hour before courses begin, providing students with dedicated time to connect with their classmates. Technology is used to enhance the learning experience and to ensure that in-class time is interactive. Extended breaks in December and July/August allow students an opportunity to reflect on the learning and re-energize themselves.
Highlights
- 20 months (including breaks)
- Classes meet every other weekend on Friday evening (6 p.m.-10 p.m.) and on Saturday (8 a.m.-5 p.m.)
- Hybrid option classes meet on Friday evening and Saturday, just one weekend per month + online
- Kick off your experience in late summer at a two-day orientation
- Program begins with a seven-day intensive academic residency in East Lansing in September
- Global residency week in spring of year two
Learn from the Experts
The Broad Executive MBA’s world-class faculty is nothing short of exceptional. Consisting primarily of full-time Broad College faculty, our first-rate Executive MBA professors are leading experts in their fields. They consistently demonstrate a passion for connecting relevant research to practical application, and value the opportunity to share their expertise with our high-caliber students. Faculty are top researchers, skilled industry professionals, and many have received prestigious teaching awards.
Executive MBA Curriculum Structure
The Broad Executive MBA’s rigorous curriculum is designed to sharpen your business expertise and give you a competitive edge in your career. Throughout these dynamic courses, you’ll obtain the essential business knowledge, real-world skills and insights you need to excel in the workplace and contribute to your company’s bottom line.
The 45-credit-hour Master of Business Administration (MBA) includes approximately 30 executive MBA courses. Most EMBA courses are 1.5 credit hours and consist of four compressed four-hour sessions that leverage technology to get the most out of in-class time.
Key content areas include:
Enhancing managerial skills
Analyzing the organization
Analyzing the organization’s environment
Managing change and innovation
Developing strategy in a global environment
Current issues in business
Executive MBA Course Descriptions
Our diverse set of courses focus on a wide range of subject matters, from strategy, leadership and management, to marketing, accounting, finance and supply chain management. Courses on information systems, business law and global perspectives are also incorporated into the comprehensive business curriculum.
