Graduate Programs : Executive MBA : About
The purpose of the Executive MBA Program (EMBA) is to provide a high-quality MBA program at the best value for experienced, working professionals. Our mission is to prepare working professionals to become tomorrow's industry leaders.
Our student's earn a fully accredited SF State MBA degree in 22 months alongside a stimulating group of peers—a "cohort"—of other working professionals from diverse backgrounds, whose experiences add depth to the structured sequences of classes that make up the program.
Why Choose SF State's EMBA Program?
Location
All EMBA courses are conducted at our convenient location in the downtown campus location in the heart of San Francisco. The state-of-the-art facility ensures you will enjoy a productive and comfortable learning environment.
Class Hours
EMBA cohorts meet on two evenings a week on Tuesday and Thursday, or Monday and Wednesday (6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.). Generally, classes meet every week year-round except major public holidays.
The Cohort Experience
Students enter and exit the program with the same set of colleagues, and as such, develop a tight, supportive network of people from a broad cross section of Bay Area organizations. Cohort diversity provides an exciting mix of students that enroll in the same courses together making possible the development of a strong, positive learning community. Students in our cohorts explore and develop individual potential as well as learn to operate together in a suite of exciting course. Because of the small class size, and long-term cohort experience, students learn to become influential organizational leaders who emerge with a powerful alumni network.
Curriculum
The curriculum balances the art and sciences of management so you gain an understanding of both the theoretical backdrop for business, and learn to apply theory in diverse management situations. Courses are designed to give a comprehensive and relevant understanding of today's management environment. Case studies of actual business situations and guest speakers with specialized expertise are an essential part of the curriculum.
“A” Rated Faculty
Our highly qualified faculty come from top Ph.D. programs, including Carnegie-Mellon, Harvard, MIT, University of Michigan, Stanford, UCLA and UC Berkeley. They are committed to excellence in teaching, and are scholars and researchers on the cutting edge of their specific disciplines.
Student Oriented
Once admitted to the program, the EMBA staff assists you with most administrative tasks, including class registration and securing textbooks. Our goal is to provide a supportive environment so that you can concentrate on your courses and studies.
Achievement Oriented Professionals
Your classmates will be working professionals from all functional areas of business. They have significant work experiences and have demonstrated a pattern of increased responsibility through-out their professional careers. Because they are drawn from diverse backgrounds, they will contribute practical insights and real-life issues that will enhance your learning experience.
Accreditations
Our program is accredited by the most respected business accrediting association in the world: AACSB - the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. This ensures that our program is periodically evaluated and is dedicated to continuous improvement of courses and faculty in teaching, research and professional service. San Francisco State University is also accredited by WASC - the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
Course Requirements
For details see Executive MBA : Course Requirements.
Admissions
For deadlines, requirements, and forms, see Executive MBA : Admissions.
Resources
For prospective and current graduate student resources, including schedules, deadlines, requirements, and forms, see Resources for : Graduate Students.
More Information
For more program information, see Bulletin : Graduate Degree Programs in Business.
