The NIU Executive MBA
Wes Saber, CFO of Haribo. MBA alumnus, 2014.
Cross career boundaries to great leadership opportunities. 16 months to your degree.
Olubukola Adeoti, Global Strategic Pricing Manager, Abbott. MBA alumnus, 2017.
Over its nearly 40-year history, the NIU Executive MBA helped propel countless careers into leadership positions. We’ll steer your career there too.
Join us. Email: mba@niu.edu
Professor Bart Sharp, Mike and Kristina McGrath Professor of Entrepreneurship.
Nimble leadership for unbridled change Our redesigned program addresses the challenges of exponential change. Four modules serve to integrate the key leadership skills necessary for creating and excelling in gamechanging realities. Entrepreneurial Mindset: envision possibilities in a radically changing environment. Agile Mindset: connect the dots between strategy, functions and disciplines. Global Mindset: create alignment between diverse persons, markets, cultures in order to lead global initiatives. Transformational Mindset: bring innovation to life through strategic intention and experimentation.
Our faculty experts will use a combination of case studies, class discussions, engagement with business leaders and real-world projects. Recent corporate tours include visits to Tesla, Hyundai and Adobe. Student projects in the field have included consulting work with start-ups in the MATTER health-technology incubator space in Chicago’s Merchandise Mart, among others. “The best part of the NIU EMBA is that it truly blends education with real-world experiences. It was a challenging program that definitely helped me grow in my career and also as a person. It’s one of those life-changing decisions that I’m happy I made.” — Prashanth Sankaran, EMBA class of 2016
Among the top 50 programs The NIU Executive MBA is AACSB accredited and ranks among the top 50 by CEO Magazine. This elite program comes from an outstanding business college listed among the best for more than 30 years in the U.S. News & World Report annual rankings. Accolades are important, but they don’t tell the entire story. We’re much more than a fully accredited AACSB business school with talented individuals, innovative ideas and nationally ranked programs. We care greatly about your success. The proof is in our extensive network of trailblazing alumni, amazing students, highly regarded faculty and devoted friends.
An NIU Business alumni network 60,000-plus strong Relationship-building is at the core of the NIU Executive MBA. In fact, it’s built right into our process. With our cohort model, you’ll advance through the program with the same classmates — creating interpersonal connections and expanding your professional network with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and industries.
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“My NIU MBA helped me achieve my dreams and my goals.” — Ralph de la Vega President and CEO (retired) of AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets
Ralph de la Vega’s journey took him from a 10-year-old Cuban immigrant to a long-standing career as one of the most powerful telecommunications executives in the world. Our Executive MBA program helped prepare de la Vega and many others for leadership opportunities. We’ll help prepare you too.
MBA International Experience in Panama.
The NIU Executive MBA broadens your horizons You’ll gain a rich understanding of global business by being in the center of where it happens. Our global component provides an immersive, week-long international Countries in Europe, Asia, experience. You’ll engage in hands-on business at international South America and Australia. organizations, use what you learn and interact with global corporate leaders. Your earnings potential will increase in just 16 months: the amount of time it takes for you to earn your degree. Every step of the way, we’re right there with you. You’ll witness this dedication in the responsiveness and support you’ll receive from the entire NIU Executive MBA team. MBA International Experience in Beijing, China.
Transform your career with the NIU Executive MBA and join an alumni network of extraordinary leaders.
Cross career boundaries to great leadership opportunities.
For more information, email mba@niu.edu