Executive MBA

Master of Business Administration - 36 credits

The Davenport Executive MBA Program is designed for experienced, mid-to-upper level business professionals who want to engage in a comprehensive graduate business program. The EMBA curriculum focuses on taking executives to the next level by developing a stronger set of decision making capabilities, leadership skills, values perspective, and knowledge with which to lead their organizations.

Admission to the Executive MBA program is competitive. We seek highly-motivated individuals wishing to accelerate their career growth. Once students are admitted into the program, they become part of a cohort. This means the same group of students goes through the program together. The cohort experience allows for a sense of community among classmates as they study, network and support each other.

The EMBA is a 21-month program that begins once a year. The program meets for three weekends in each seven-week session. Classes are held on Friday nights and Saturdays. This unique schedule accommodates the busy schedule of executives who want to maintain career momentum while balancing professional and personal responsibilities. The Executive MBA is currently offered in Grand Rapids and Livonia.

Outcomes of the Davenport Executive MBA Program

• Develop an understanding of key strategic approaches to management challenges
• Cultivate your professional/occupational vision and mission
• Enhance your confidence and aptitude in your job performance
• Apply functional and managerial principles in a professional, peer-reviewed environment
• Collaborate with other high-potential professionals from diverse backgrounds
• Benefit from a broad collective of professional experience

Tuition Investment

• Davenport's Executive MBA program is one of the most competitively priced in the state of Michigan
• The tuition investment is $3,000 per course or $36,000 total
• All fees including some meals are included with the exception of books and course packs

Admissions Criteria

• Possess a significant number of years in a professional field with at least eight years of experience in senior management
• Work at or above mid-level management in your current professional field
• Convey a strong commitment to the requirements of the program
• Demonstrate the intellectual capacity to do graduate-level course work in an accelerated format