The Virginia Tech Executive MBA Program Overview
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The Virginia Tech Executive MBA Program Overview
Put Tech in your MBA The Virginia Tech Executive MBA Program Overview The Virginia Tech Executive MBA ~Location: Arlington, VA (near Ballston Metro) ~Length of Program: 18 Months ~Program Focus: Leadership and Strategic Management in a Global Environment ~Breaks: Summer and Winter ~Class Meetings: Every other weekend; Fridays 2:00 - 9:00 pm and Saturdays 8:30 am - 5:30 pm ~First Class Weekend: Aug 26-27, 2016 ~Opening Residency: 3-day, Aug 11-13, 2016 ~Domestic Residency: 3-day, June 21-23, 2017 ~International Residency: 10-day, Mar 18-28, 2017 ~Academics: 49 credits, 25 courses, 6 modules Program Cost* ~All required course materials, registration and graduation fees ~Technology package (laptop and software) ~3-day Opening Residency (hotel, transportation, and meals) ~3-day Domestic Residency (transportation, hotel, some meals) ~10-day International Study Abroad (hotels, and many meals while abroad included) round-trip airfare not included ~Catered meals and parking on class days *For those receiving Post 9/11 Education Benefits, please note fees included in the EMBA tuition related to computer technology, lodging, meals, and travel will not be covered by VA in tuition payments to the University. Application Requirements ~ Online Application Form ~ Interview with EMBA Staff ~ Professional Resume ~ Two Letters of Recommendation: (one should be a corporate letter of support from your supervisor) ~ Official Academic Transcripts (undergraduate and graduate) ~ $90 Application Fee ~ Completion of MBA Math course and Accounting prerequisite prior to Opening Residency APPLICATION DEADLINES Early Decision: Feb 8, 2016 Round 1 - March 5 Round 2 - May 20 Final Round - July 15 $1000 Discount - Apply March 1- June 15 Minimum Admissions Requirements ~ Undergraduate degree - preferred GPA of 3.0 or higher (last 60 credits) ~ 6+ years professional/management work experience ~ GMAT not required Put Tech in your MBA "The EMBA program at Virginia Tech was one of the most rewarding educational experiences of my career. We were constantly challenged by our faculty and our classmates, applying experience and new techniques to solve real world problems. The confidence and new skills I gained through this 18 month course of study led directly to my career advances in the last several years. Choosing this program was definitely one of the best professional choices I have made." -Tim Hoke, IT Audit Manager, Accenture Academic Coursework Opening Residency: Ethical Leadership and Team Building Module 1 Accounting Fundamentals | Management of Information for Business Decisions | Financial and Economic Environment of Business | Designing & Managing Organizations Module 2 Modeling Decision Making for Competitive Advantage | Legal & Ethical Issues in High Tech Environment Principles of Financial Management | Managing the Marketing Function Module 3 Managing Information Systems for Executive Decision Making| Investments and Portfolio Management | Technology and Innovation Environment | Strategic Human Resource Management Module 4 Implementing Management Controls | Corporate Finance | Business Negotiations | Managing Professional Marketing Relationships Module 5 Project Management |Managing the Global Supply Chain| Business and Corporate Strategy | Change Management Module 6 Global Finance | Proactive Marketing in Dynamic Contexts | Global Management and Strategy | Study Abroad (International Business Strategy and Culture) Corporate Partnerships A-T Solutions | Booz Allen Hamilton Intellisoft Technologies, Inc. | Leidos | L3 NSS Science Applications International Corp (SAIC) Opening Residency The Opening Residency is your introduction to Virginia Tech and the Executive MBA Program. Generally held offsite, the 3-day session includes an opportunity for you to meet your fellow classmates formally and your team members, an ethics seminar, a teambuilding and leadership course, a student services overview, and a technology orientation. Domestic Residency We designed the 2-3 day Residency to reinforce concepts learned in the classroom. Study Abroad The 10 day required Study Abroad is an opportunity to interact with senior-level business professionals and government officials in a global environment. This international program emphasizes the importance for business leaders to have the ability to compete globally and illustrates effective strategies that lead to success abroad. Cultural events are also included. Past Study Abroad Destinations Chile, March 2016 Peru and Chile, March 2015 Germany and Croatia, July 2014 Argentina and Peru, March 2014 Brazil and Chile, March 2013 Hungary and Italy, July 2012 Payment Schedule Deposit upon Acceptance $ 3,000 September 10, 2016 December 10, 2016 March 10, 2017 June 10, 2017 September 10, 2017 January 10, 2018 TOTAL COST $13,750 $13,750 $13,750 $13,750 $13,750 $13,750 $85,500* *Program cost subject to change. Deposit is nonrefundable. Federal Financial Aid is available. FAFSA School Code 003754 Contact Us Virginia Tech Executive MBA Program 900 N. Glebe Rd., Arlington, VA 22203 703-538-3791 or [email protected] www.mba.vt.edu/emba