Admissions

Admission to the Executive MBA program is selective and depends on several elements, including demonstrated scholarship, achievements, professional experience and the ability to communicate effectively.

The criteria for admission to the Executive MBA program include:

• Minimum of 5+ years professional experience
• Undergraduate degree in any discipline
• Attend an information session or schedule an interview with the program faculty director or the program coordinator

Applications are considered by the Executive MBA admissions committee. In making admission recommendations, the committee assesses the potential of applicants for success in the master's program by examining their undergraduate records and work experience.

The Executive MBA program follows an all-inclusive cost structure outlined by Student Financial Services (See the Special Program Rates Dropdown). A tuition deposit is due when accepting admission, and five additional payments are due at the beginning of each term.

The program cost is fully inclusive of all course registrations, textbooks, electronic resources, course materials, and required special events or workshops. Meals and snacks are also included during regular sessions and special events.

Visit Student Financial Services for more information on Financial Aid. The School of Business Administration reserves the right to change tuition rates prior to the start of each cohort.

The application process requires submission of the following:

• Online Application for Admission from Oakland’s Graduate School
• Curriculum Vitae or Resumé - uploaded after online application is submitted
• Two email addresses for individuals who will write your recommendations - added after online application is submitted
• Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended sent to OU

This program admits only in the fall term of each year.

Many people ask: What’s the difference between an MBA and Executive MBA program? They want to know which MBA program is best for them. The answer depends on your professional experience, your career goals and your schedule.

Oakland’s part-time MBA and Executive MBA programs offer a rigorous, business-foundation centered curriculum accredited by AACSB-International. The two programs are delivered in different formats, require different levels of commitment, and serve different career levels and aspirations.

Overview

• Executive MBA: A premier graduate business program designed exclusively for experienced high-potential professionals already in or aspiring to leadership roles, emphasizing leadership skills and strategic thinking.
• Part Time MBA: A graduate program emphasizing all the functional areas of business in case- and action-based learning environment for professionals seeking managerial roles.

Schedule

• Executive MBA: Cohort structure. Classes meet alternating Fridays 3 – 8 p.m. and Saturdays 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Part Time MBA: Students select classes for each term. Each class meets 1 night per week, 6:30 – 9 p.m., Monday – Thursday (some courses available online).

Total Credits

• Executive MBA: 39 credit hours
• Part Time MBA: 36-48 credits (not including prerequisites), depending on prior academic preparation

Average Professional Work Experience

• Executive MBA: ~ 14 years
• Part Time MBA: ~ 5 years

Program Length

• Executive MBA: 21 months, including two-month summer break
• Part Time MBA: 18 months to 6 years. Pace determined by student

Prerequisites

• Executive MBA: Minimum 5+ years’ professional work experience
• Part Time MBA: Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Financial Accounting, College-level Calculus

Concentrations / Focus

• Executive MBA: Program focused on business essentials, leadership, professional development and global understanding
• Part Time MBA: Variety of concentrations available allows student to customize program to meet their goals

Tuition

• Executive MBA: The Executive MBA program follows an all-inclusive cost structure outlined by Student Financial Services. A tuition deposit is due when accepting admission, and five additional payments are due at the beginning of each term. The program cost is fully inclusive of all course registrations, textbooks, electronic resources, course materials, and required special events or workshops. Meals and snacks are also included during regular sessions and special events.
• Part Time MBA: The Part-Time MBA program follows standard graduate tuition rates outlined by Student Financial Services. Books and additional expenses are not included.

Visit Student Financial Services for more information on Cost of Attendance and other Financial Services