Florida Atlantic College of Business
Executive MBA Programs
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The Executive Graduate Programs Office in the College of Business at 糖心Vlog is home to the 23-month Executive MBA program. With courses offered every third weekend, our full service program is specially designed for those with busy personal and Executive commitments as well as for those who prefer the convenience of a full service structured cohort program.
The focus of the Executive MBA program is to provide an environment where a concentrated effort between professor and student results in the mastery of all of the components of a graduate-level, business administration curriculum.
Upon completion of our Executive MBA program, you will have earned the Master of Business Administration degree. The program allows participants to continue their Executive responsibilities while earning a regionally-accredited MBA degree as full-time graduate students. Each class begins and progresses through the program as a group, sharing the same sequence of classes and educational experiences.
The Executive MBA degree program is held at the Boca Raton campus and begins each fall and spring semester.
Program Information
40 - 46 Credits:
- 28 credits core MBA
- 12 credits electives/concentration
- Executive MBA participants may pick from a myriad of elective* courses (12 credits) in accordance to their career objectives, or chose an MBA concentration in the following areas:
- Hospitality and Tourism Management
- Finance
- Operations Management
- International Business
- Business Analytics
- Management Information Systems
- Health Administration
- Marketing
- Accounting
- Executive MBA participants may pick from a myriad of elective* courses (12 credits) in accordance to their career objectives, or chose an MBA concentration in the following areas:
*Elective courses may be offered at different days/times or online.
- 6 credits foundation - Financial Accounting and Managerial Finance
Foundation accounting and finance courses may be waived with a previous grade of “B” or better if completed within the last five years
The remainder of the curriculum is enhanced to accommodate business prerequisite courses.
- Courses are every third Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 AM - 3:15 PM, with 1-2 week breaks between semesters
- $965 per credit hour
- 40 - 46 credits total (ACG 6027 & FIN 6406 may be waived)
- $38,600 - $44,390
- Tuition is the same for Florida Residents, Out-of-State Residents & International Students.
- Full-service, all-inclusive:
Tuition, books, breakfast and lunch, student ID, parking e-permit, review classes and recorded classes (as needed), graduation cap and gown and banquet. - Financial Aid and Tuition Reimbursement are accepted. Tuition is waived until financial aid is disbursed.
- Self Pay? We offer a convenient payment plan.
The 23-month Executive MBA program starts every spring (January) and fall (August) semester.
Courses are every third Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 AM - 3:15 PM, with breaks between semesters. Each class of executives begins and progresses through the program together, taking most of the same courses and sharing the same educational experience for the 23 months.
The program consists of 40-46 classroom hours depending on academic and professional background. The pace and intensity of the program are balanced to provide students with optimal opportunities to assimilate knowledge.
A variety of learning methods are employed throughout the program. Case studies, computer simulations of challenging, competitive business situations, problem-solving discussions, team presentations, individual study, lectures, visual presentations, guest speakers, and assigned readings are regularly used. Students also complete research and analytical studies to develop strategic thinking abilities.
Executive MBA (EMBA) Core Curriculum
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The 23-month Executive MBA is 40 - 46 total credits:
- 28 - 34 Core MBA credits
- 12 Elective credits
糖心Vlog’s Executive MBA course curriculum is career-centered and aimed at advancing the quality of business management in the workplace while empowering students in their career aspirations. Online MBA coursework consists of core courses and electives.
*Students who have previously taken Financial Accounting Concepts (ACG 6027) and Corporate Financial Management (FIN 6406), or the undergraduate level equivalents, within the last five years and received a grade of “B” or better may have up to 6 foundation credits waived. The MBA core curriculum provides a comprehensive foundation in business management and exposure to a broad array of success-proven managerial skills and strategies.
Courses listed below are required as part of the core curriculum for the MBA program. All courses are three (3) credits except where indicated.
Boca Raton Campus Spring 2027: Click to start/return to your Supplemental Application.
While there is not a specific end date to apply, the Executive Education department recommends submission of applications by early July for the Fall semester, mid-November for the Spring semester, and late April for the Summer semester. The Executive Education programs are on a rolling admission cycle, and qualified candidates may be considered for admission until the program start date or deferred to the subsequent term/semester. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible to secure admission into the program.
Item 1: Submit Current Resume
Current resume with three academic or professional references on last page including: reference name, title, company, contact information.
Item 2: Submit Unofficial Transcript(s) or Unofficial Transcript Evaluation
Upload your unofficial transcript(s) from your bachelor’s program or transcript evaluation (this step is NOT required for 糖心Vlog graduates). If you only have an official copy of your transcripts or evaluation, please mail them to our office (listed below). Graduates of a foreign college who have completed an academic program equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree are required to submit a course-by-course and GPA evaluation from a foreign credentials evaluation service that is a member of .
Item 3: Submit Letters of Recommendation
The supplemental application includes a "Recommendations" tab with space to enter email addresses corresponding to your recommenders (two letters recommended). If email addresses are entered, please notify your recommenders that they can expect a request from you - via email - containing a link to our database. Alternatively, upload scanned letters of recommendation. Recommenders should be academic (professor, instructor) or professional (colleague, manager, associate) and can be a subset of your references. The letter should address your work ethic, preparedness for graduate studies, how the degree would help you advance your profession, etc. A one-page document composed of 2-3 paragraphs will suffice for this requirement for each letter.
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Financial Accounting Concepts (ACG 6027)
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Principles applicable to the accounting cycle, asset valuation, income determination, financial reporting, basic business taxes, and owner's equity. Available only to graduate students lacking an undergraduate course in accounting. |
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Financial Management (FIN 6406) |
Tools and applications of corporate financial analysis and forecasting, investment policy, financing policy and working capital policy. |
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Communication Strategies for Business Professionals (GEB 6217)
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Writing and speaking strategies linked to (1) critical thinking for problem analysis/solution and persuasive proposals and (2) research for decision-making. Students submit papers and presentations from core courses. |
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Contemporary Issues in Industry/Executive Forum (GEB 6931) (1 credit)
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Presentations by and seminar-like interaction with entrepreneurs and executives focusing on the practical nature of business development. Students and executives discuss current challenges facing business and industry today and consider alternative ways of meeting these challenges.
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Global Environment of Management (MAN 6937)
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Topics affecting global managers: regulation and deregulation, technology, ecology, national industrial policy, social responsibility and ethical reasoning, human resource issues, the globalization of economic conditions, security issues, and environmentalism. |
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Advanced Analysis of Accounting Data (ACG 6315)
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Analysis of financial and managerial accounting data for users of those data. Meant to provide broad exposure to accounting to graduate students who are not pursuing accounting degrees and who do not have accounting backgrounds. |
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Advanced Marketing Management (MAR 6815)
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Coverage of how marketing managers research, communicate, price, and distribute product and service offerings to profitably satisfy targeted customer segments in a dynamically changing global environment.
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Advanced Financial Management (FIN 6806)
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Theory and practice of financial planning and management. Emphasizes the capital structure of business enterprise, its cost of capital and its evaluations. Applications of quantitative methods to capital theory. |
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Management of Information Systems and Technology (ISM 6026)
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Evaluations of information systems: types, development and use. Emphasis is on understanding information systems in the context of managerial use, problems, and opportunities. |
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Operations Management (MAN 6501)
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Introduction to major managerial problems and decision processes of operations management. Includes topics such as: forecasting, design or production systems, simulation, modeling, using decision trees and PERT, analysis of univariate and multiple time series, quality control, just-in-time systems, and decision support systems. |
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Leadership and Organizations (MAN 6296)
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Foundation for understanding leadership in organizations. Topics include leadership in relation to motivation, communication, performance, group dynamics and organizational change. |
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Global Business Strategy (MAN 6721) |
Strategy, its formulation, articulation, and implementation. Review of current theory and practices and case studies as well as the role and responsibility of the general manager in managing the business enterprise. |
Why Choose 糖心Vlog's Executive MBA Program?
Our Executive MBA program is tailored to empower seasoned professionals like you to excel in leadership roles and perform in the global business landscape. With a focus on practical learning and real-world application, our EMBA equips you with the skills and expertise needed to thrive in executive positions.
Learn Alongside Industry Experts
Join a cohort of experienced professionals and immerse yourself in 糖心Vlog鈥檚 executive educational experience. Interact with peers who bring diverse perspectives and insights to the classroom, enriching your learning journey and expanding your professional network.
The Executive Graduate Programs office in the College of Business at 糖心Vlog is home to the 23-month Executive MBA program. 糖心Vlog's EMBA caters to those whose work week is filled with personal and professional commitments as well as for those who prefer the convenience of weekend classes just once every three weeks.
- College of Business AACSB Accreditation
- Program starts August and January of each year
- Complete the EMBA in 23 months without work interruption
- Meet every third weekend on Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 AM - 3:15 PM
- No business prerequisites required prior to admission
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One of the strongest attributes of the 糖心Vlog Professional and Executive MBA is the highly esteemed and experienced faculty. Classes are taught using a balanced blend of case-studies, real-world examples and strong academic theories, making the crucial real-time link between the classroom and industry.
The faculty members in the Program are selected from the nearly 90 full-time faculty in the College of Business. Selection criteria include excellence in teaching, consulting, research, and publication.
They have earned doctoral degrees from the nation's most prestigious AACSB accredited universities, such as Harvard, Wharton School, Northwestern, MIT, Columbia, Chicago, NYU, and Michigan.
Consulted with Fortune 500 firms, small businesses, and government; published numerous texts and articles in leading academic business journals, such as: Accounting Review, Auditing: A Journal of Practice & Theory, Accounting Horizons, Journal of Accounting Research, Financial Review, Financial Management, Journal of Financial Research, Journal of Marketing, Journal of Marketing Research, Journal of Retailing, Journal of Consumer Marketing, International Marketing Review, Journal of Business Research, Public Opinion Quarterly, Columbia Journal of World Business, International Business Studies.
Published articles in the most widely recognized practitioner-oriented business and trade journals such as: Harvard Business Review, Journal of Accountancy, Business Horizons, Long Range Planning, Marketing News, American Demographics, The CPA Journal, Journal of Taxation, Financial Executive, Banker's Magazine, Bank Marketing, Productions and Inventory Management, The Financial Planner, The Personnel Administrator, The Development Journal.
Faculty teach in the Executive MBA Program because they are interested in the practical world of business and appreciate its emerging opportunities and difficulties. They see great needs in business and society for more effective managers and are excited about exchanging ideas during lively discussions with future business and government leaders. In short - they enjoy the special challenges of teaching working adult students!
Faculty from other universities may at times participate in the Executive MBA Program for their special insights and unique skills/knowledge. Guest speakers from industry and government may also be invited to lecture.
Executive Education Admissions
777 Glades Road, Boca Raton, FL 33431
phone:
(561) 297-6000
fax:
(561) 297-2179
email:
emba@fau.edu
map:
Bldg. 103, SF 129
















