You've established yourself as a manager, but you have bigger plans. You've got an eye on the C-suite and a thirst for knowledge that goes beyond what a traditional MBA has to offer. You're looking for an executive edge. You demand a high-quality, high-relevance degree that's backed by one of the world's premier research institutions — and you want the freedom to earn it on your time.
Designed to build your aptitude for big-picture decision-making, the WSU Executive MBA online engages you through a convenient online format that's perfect for busy professionals. Seventy-five percent of the EMBA online student body has more than 10 years of management experience, providing ample opportunities to expand your network and build a broad perspective on business leadership.
Prepare yourself for more. Earn your Executive MBA from the WSU Carson College of Business and become a leader among leaders.
Flexible
100% online
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Graduate
in as few as
18 months
No GMAT
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international
field study
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leadership
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Executive MBA Program, Global Operations Manager
"I am a strong believer in the MBA education as an opportunity to really let you launch pad into another industry. It worked for me, as a Marine transitioning to the private sector, and several of my close contacts. This Executive MBA program at WSU is a phenomenal opportunity for you to gain a much broader perspective of the business world and the instructors in this program really have a vested interest in your success."
Brian's story
Founder and CEO, Kid Go Co.
"For me, the greatest thing about the program was the amount of growth and learning — that level of intensive self-development in such a short period of time. To be able to see that that kind of personal and professional transformation happen within me was incredible."
Justine's story
2016 WSU MBA/EMBA Employer Survey
Planning and Operations Director, Nike
“The WSU Executive MBA program was the major factor in my transition from a manager to a director at Nike. The immediate application of what I was learning in class propelled me to a new level of performance.”
Darrell's story
2016 WSU MBA/EMBA Employer Survey
2016 WSU MBA/EMBA Employer Survey
EMBA FACULTY: KNOWLEDGEABLE AND APPROACHABLE
Dr. Donna L. Paul has been lauded by past online EMBA students as affable and brilliant at translating complex financial concepts into easily digestible lessons. She strives to provide the best possible educational experience to her students, extending extra attention to her online EMBA students. Through individual phone calls, teleconferences, and frequent email contact, she assists students with course material and any questions that arise during their time in her class. Dr. Paul is an exemplary member of the faculty who helps make the WSU experience engaging and approachable.
"I seek to make ongoing connections between coursework and current events, illustrating links between theory and practice to ensure that student learning is relevant."
Donna L. Paul, Ph.D.
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF FINANCE
EXECUTIVE MBA ONLINE PROGRAM
Meet your EMBA faculty
EMBA FACULTY: EXPERIENCE. EXPERIENCE. EXPERIENCE.
Dr. Jeanne Yamamura has more than 30 years of experience in business and academia. Her professional background spans a variety of roles, ranging from assistant controller to vice president of finance in the savings and loan industry to educator and mentor. Dr. Yamamura’s diverse expertise enables her to relate to students’ individual needs and future goals, customizing lectures to address their desired outcomes. Her enthusiastic approach to teaching and genuine interest in her students creates a virtual classroom rich in interaction, engagement, inspiration, and invaluable conversations.
"I work hard to design coursework that my students understand and feel comfortable implementing immediately, should they see a need. My extensive experience in accounting, auditing, and management allows me to tailor information into relatable content that empowers students to act."
Jeanne H. Yamamura, C.P.A., M.I.M., Ph.D.
EXECUTIVE MBA ONLINE PROGRAM
Meet your EMBA faculty
EMBA FACULTY: ACCOMPLISHED & ACCESSIBLE
As an Executive MBA student, you’ll enjoy direct access to world-class faculty, including the program director himself. Velle Kolde holds a bachelor’s and master’s from WSU, and has been a lead instructor with the Carson College of Business since 2010. During his 30-year career in the tech industry, Velle has built a dynamic strategic knowledge that he loves to share with Cougar EMBA students. While this level of availability and commitment to student development is rare among most EMBA programs, you’ll find that it’s typical of your WSU EMBA faculty.
"The students receive an executive education that is second to none and they can apply what they learn immediately. It's not just about learning concepts — it’s about being able to evaluate the situation and circumstances, identify the opportunities, and then develop and execute winning strategies."
Velle Kolde
PROGRAM DIRECTOR AND LEAD INSTRUCTOR
EXECUTIVE MBA ONLINE PROGRAM
Meet your EMBA faculty
MANAGER OF WORLDWIDE TRAINING DELIVERY, John Deere
“The thing missing from most EMBA programs is continuous education to update the students after they graduate. This leadership conference is valuable because it keeps alumni, current students, and professors connected on important and innovative topics.”
Cary's story
Curriculum
Earn your Executive MBA online from the WSU Carson College of Business and develop executive-level strategic expertise. The EMBA curriculum can help you master cross-functional leadership, hone your entrepreneurial abilities, gain global perspective, and build the business planning capacity to thrive as a modern decision-maker.
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