Program Description

The Coles Executive MBA (EMBA) is designed for working professionals with a strong desire to advance their careers. In only 19 months, approximately one weekend a month, Coles EMBA provides the strategic business and leadership skills needed to achieve personal and professional success. Coles’ cutting-edge global teaming experience, program-long executive coaching, and customized integrated curriculum are just a few of the differences that lead to its internationally ranked and accredited status. Be a commanding business leader with a Coles Executive MBA. 

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this program will be able to: 

1. Perform effectively in a collaborative business environment.
2. Evaluate the appropriate use of collaboration.
3. Select and use appropriate personal and business communication skills and channels.
4. Identify the ethical dimensions of a situation.
5. Explain the ethical and legal implications and consequences of a business decision.
6. Evaluate the impact of different economic systems on the business environment.
7. Evaluate the impact of different financial systems on the business environment.
8. Evaluate the impact of different national and regional cultures on the business environment.
9. Describe how business practices and processes differ among various countries and how this may impact a multi-national firm’s performance.
10. Evaluate self and others using proven personal profile, assessment, and skill development models to achieve individual and business.
11. Enhance effective interpersonal skills necessary to influence others to achieve business outcomes.
12. Assess and evaluate the process of decision-making and problem-solving required to accomplish business goals and objectives.
13. Assemble, analyze, and synthesize information from internal and external sources to enable the decision-making process.
14. Analyze and develop appropriate mission, goals, and objectives for individual and business desired outcomes.
15. Evaluate, develop, and execute an appropriate strategic plan to achieve business goals and objectives.
16. Describe the core concepts of the functional areas of business: accounting, finance, and economics.
17. Describe the core concepts of the functional areas of business: marketing and sales.
18. Describe the core concepts of the functional areas of business: human resources and organizational theory.
19. Describe the core concepts of the functional areas of business:  supply chain management and business information/technology systems.
20. Describe the core concepts of data structures, visualization, and analytics.
21. Describe the core concept of entrepreneurship.

This program is a part of the Michael J. Coles College of Business .

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Admissions, Enrollment, and Graduation Criteria

Admissions Criteria

Admission to the Coles Executive MBA Program is based on a competitive process. The following are program-specific criteria beyond the general Graduate Admissions  requirements. To be considered for admission to this program, the following application materials must be submitted to the KSU Graduate Admissions Office:

• Completion of an interview with the appropriate Coles EMBA Recruitment Director. 
• Completed Executive MBA application. 
• Baccalaureate degree from an institution accredited in a manner accepted by Kennesaw State University (See ”Admission Criteria for Applicants Without an Undergraduate Degree” below). 
• A minimum of five (5) years of relevant post-graduate professional experience as evidenced by a current resume. 
• Two letters of recommendation speaking to leadership, teaming, and/or other professional qualifications. 

*International applicants have additional requirements; see KSU Graduate Admissions section of this catalog. 

Admission Criteria for Unique Cases

The Coles EMBA Admissions Office at Kennesaw State University will consider a limited number of applications from individuals without an undergraduate degree based on the following (in addition to the other requirements outlined above): 

• Ten years of significant business experience. 
• A GMAT score of 550 or greater. 
• A minimum of 60 semester hours of undergraduate course work from an accredited institution. 
• A panel interview with three faculty members which results in a favorable recommendation by all three. 
• Final review and approval by the Vice President for Academic Affairs. 
• Students admitted to the EMBA program without an undergraduate degree shall number no more than 5% of the final class headcount

Transfer Credit

The Coles Executive MBA is a cohort based, lock-step curriculum program. Students enrolled in the Coles Executive MBA program will not be given program credit for courses taken at other institutions. 

Enrollment Criteria

This program does not have specific enrollment requirements. 

Graduation Criteria

Each student is expected to meet the requirements outlined in Academic Policy 5.0 PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS & GRADUATION .

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Program Course Requirements