Case Western Reserve University Weatherhead School of Management, Executive MBA Program

Overview: The Weatherhead EMBA program is based on a constantly changing curriculum that takes working professionals to a new level of strategy and theory as business leaders. Professionals develop leadership skills at the levels of organization, team, society, and self.

Program Format: The program is taught on Case Western Reserve University’s campus in Cleveland, Ohio. Lecture and discussion, as well as group-work and case study methods are used.

Program Schedule: The program’s duration is two years.

Curriculum:

Year One

Fall Semester

• Orientation / Building the Learning Environment
• Leading Change: Self
• Business Model Design
• Business Statistics and Quantitative Analysis
• Accounting for Business Executives
• Managerial Marketing

Spring Semester

• Leading Change: Self
• Leading Change: Teams
• Expanding Boundaries
• Business Statistics and Quantitative Analysis
• Corporate Finance
• Economic Analysis for Managers

Summer Semester

• International Experience

Year Two

Fall Semester

• Leading Change: The Organization
• Leading Design in Organizations
• Managing Risk & Real Options
• Legal Environment
• Supply Chain Management

Spring Semester

• Leading Change: Society
• Innovation
• Leading Design in Organizations
• Behavioral Economics
• Corporate Governance

Class Profile: Participants are typically 39 years of age with approximately 15 years of professional work experience prior to entering the Weatherhead EMBA program.

Admission Requirements: To be considered for admission applicants must meet the following criteria and submit the following materials:

• Minimum of 10 years’ relevant work experience, with at least five years involving substantial managerial responsibilities
• Potential for career advancement/senior managerial position
• Ability to participate in and contribute to an intensive learning environment
• Time and willingness to make a two-year commitment to attend classes, study group meetings and other required activities
• Evidence of the ability to complete graduate level coursework

Materials needed:

• Transcripts
• Two essays
• Current resume
• Two letters of recommendation
• A non-refundable application fee of $100

Application Deadlines: Admissions is rolling with classes typically starting in mid- September.

Essays: There are two essays required. Detailed instructions are available in the application.