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Welcome!
The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) has served learners of all backgrounds for over 100 years. Here at the UNO College of Business Administration (CBA), we pride ourselves on being front runners for new and innovative ideas and programs, and the Executive MBA program is no exception. Our redesigned program has you, the busy professional, in mind, offering the flexibility and affordability you deserve.
The UNO Executive MBA is grounded in a solid academic curriculum accredited by AACSB International, ensuring you receive the highest quality of business education. Our incredible faculty have extensive work and consulting experience in the business world and active research agendas. The EMBA instructors are adept at teaching in their areas of expertise from an executive perspective and are skilled at facilitating classroom interaction among experienced students. As one of the oldest programs in the United States, we have years of expertise and knowledge in meeting the needs of the EMBA learner.
We are proud of our 700+ EMBA alumni and are excited to play a part in your educational journey.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
Michelle W. Trawick
John Becker Dean College of Business Administration
PROGRAM HISTORY
The Executive MBA was established in 1975 as “The Executive Program.” The 13th oldest program in the United States was founded at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The program was offered jointly at the Lincoln and Omaha campuses the year following its inauguration. In 1987, the program was offered solely at UNO.
One of the most significant transformations in the life of the Executive MBA occurred in August 2010, when the College of Business Administration moved to its new location in Mammel Hall on Scott Campus
Throughout the years, the program has been revised to remain current with changing business trends and current educational needs. In the fall of 2023, the program again underwent changes to offer more flexibility to students as well as an updated curriculum
The University of Nebraska at Omaha’s Executive MBA program has a rich history that has progressed from a few course offerings in an emerging business college to its current status as the region’s premier AACSB-accredited program for working professionals
The Executive MBA program at the University of Nebraska at Omaha will be the region’s premier MBA program for executives offering a superior business education experience.
VISION MISSION
The Executive MBA program at the University of Nebraska at Omaha is an executive-level graduate educational program designed to provide experienced professionals an internationally accredited, collaborative, team-oriented learning opportunity through a strategic focused, applied learning process
ATTRIBUTES
OF AN EMBA ST Professional Leaders
The University of Nebraska at Omaha’s Executive MBA program is designed specifically for busy professionals who balance a demanding workload, frequent travel, and life outside of the office EMBA students are:
Mid-level to executive-level professionals with 6+ years of work experience.
They have a history of leadership and impact and are motivated to make a difference in their company and their community
Team Players
Eager to be a part of a tight-knit cohort and join a community of over 700 alumni
Ready for a Challenge
Ready for a new challenge to improve business skills and make new connections
UNO EMBA
AT A GLANCE
The University of Nebraska at Omaha’s Executive MBA program has your busy schedule in mind with convenient weekend courses at an accelerated pace.
17 Months
The Executive MBA program is a hybrid, 17-month, weekend program. A total of 30 credit hours are needed for completion of the program at UNO.
4 Week Classes
Each individual class is 4 weeks long, with an additional week for final submission of course assignments
Online Synchronous Sessions
Join fellow EMBA students online each weekend for virtual class sessions.
In-person Residencies
There are six on-campus residencies throughout the 17-month Executive MBA program. Residencies include in-person instruction and cohort collaboration. This includes program orientation and graduation
1 ELEMENTS PROGRAM
Online synchronous sessions will occur each week of class on Saturdays from 8AM - 11AM CT.
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4 WEEKEND SESSIONS COHORT PROGRAM EXECUTIVE COACHING CHOICE OF CONCENTRATION Select one:
EMBA students will move through the program together.
To help develop leadership skills, we offer tailored executive coaching in both group and individual settings.
PROGRAM COMPONENTS
CAPSTONE PROJECT
The Executive MBA includes three components: the Core Business Curriculum, a Concentration, and a Capstone project
CORE BUSINESS CURRICULUM
The Core Business Curriculum consists of classes covering all areas of business. Courses in this section are designed to help students acquire quickly and focus solely on the business content that they need. This component of the EMBA program is comprised of seven, two credit-hour courses Students may complete this section of the EMBA exclusively to obtain a Graduate Certificate in Executive Business
CHOICE OF CONCENTRATION
The second component of the EMBA program is the Concentration UNO’s EMBA program offers students the flexibility of choosing one of two concentration areas: Executive Business Leadership or Executive Business Analytics. Each concentration area can be completed exclusively to obtain a Graduate Certificate
The third component of the EMBA program is the Capstone Project In the Capstone course, students conduct an integrative applied project for their current organization (or another organization of choice) Students are supervised and mentored by expert faculty throughout the 8-week project
PROGRAM
COURSES
Core Curriculum
Effective Leadership of People
Effective Understanding of Global
Economics, Social Responsibility, and Ethics
Effective Systems, Operations, and IT
Effective Use and Reporting of Accounting Information
Effective Management of Capital Structure, Cash and Risk
Effective & Innovative Products and Marketing
Executive Business Leadership
Concentration
Employee Recruitment, Engagement & Retention
Coaching and Developing Others
Leadership in Diversity, Equity, Access, and Inclusion
Leading Teams
Vision & Strategic Leadership
Leading Change and Innovation
Executive Business Analytics
Concentration
Business Intelligence Data Exploration
Business Intelligence Analysis
Intermediate Analytics
Applications in Analytics
Advanced Applications in Analytics
Frontiers of Analytics
NETWORK STRONG ALUMNI
Lifelong friendships and connections with over 700 Executive MBA alumni are some of the most significant benefits of this degree. As a graduate, alumni can engage through the EMBA Alumni Association which also offers numerous professional development opportunities.
LEADERS
UNO Executive MBA program alumni become part of a powerful community of innovators who lead major global firms, run successful entrepreneurial ventures, serve in positions of political and social leadership, and provide unparalleled volunteer and philanthropic support for their communities
NETWORK
The mission of the Executive MBA Alumni Association is to provide each member networking opportunities, professional development, and support of UNO's Executive MBA Progam
STRATEGIC PARTNERS
We regard our alumni as strategic partners in the program's success. Together we ensure the continued advancement of the program and achieve great things for the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO)
APPLICATION CHECKLIST
Apply Online
Complete our online graduate application at apply.unomaha.edu
Pay the $50 application fee
International Applicants
TOEFL: Required minimum score of 80 (Internet based)
IELTS: Required minimum score of 6.5
Send Official Transcripts
Send official transcripts to UNO from each institution from which you earned college credit prior to attending UNO.
Attach a current resume to the online application
Make sure to highlight job skills, breadth and depth of experience, and demonstrated leadership and management skills.
Attach Statement of Objectives to the online application
In two pages or less, describe your: Interest in the Executive MBA program
Objectives for the degree and how it will help you further your career and/or personal goals
Highest professional/personal accomplishments
Most valuable strengths you bring to a workplace team
Schedule an Interview
Contact the EMBA office to set up an interview
APPLICATION DEADLINES
Submit all application materials by the following dates:
Executive MBA: June 15
Business Certificate: June 15
Business Analytics Certificate: March 1
Business Leadership Certificate: March 1
CONNECT ABOUT CBA &
For more than 65 years, CBA has prepared students to become business professionals, nonprofit leaders, entrepreneurs, company presidents, and CEOslocally, nationally, and internationally. Omaha is our laboratory, where we actively contribute to the community and broader global economy.
Offering highly tailored undergraduate and graduate programs, we empower individuals who want to be their best self and live their best life We strive for excellence by providing the best quality education through brilliant faculty, ongoing accreditation, practical curriculum, and solid business connections.
