Terry College of Business, University of Georgia

Executive MBA program

Why the Terry EMBA?

Leadership has never been more critical for success in business. Technological innovation, global competition, and the complexity of a diverse yet networked world all fuel demand organizational leadership that can respond effectively to rapid change, and in so doing create world-class enterprises that are responsive, creative, supportive, and highly flexible. To address this need, the Executive MBA program at the Terry College of Business is designed to develop the skills and perspectives working professionals need to meet the leadership challenges of tomorrow. Building on the Terry College's strong reputation as a leader in business education, the Executive MBA program blends several distinct elements into a unique learning experience that is ideal for individuals seeking professional and personal growth.


Focus on Leadership Development

The focus and foundation of the Executive MBA program is personal leadership development. Participants learn about the important dimensions of effective leadership, and measure their initial skill level in each leadership trait using a series of assessment instruments. This information is used to construct a personal development plan that serves as a roadmap for leadership growth. A professional executive coach is also assigned to each participant to provide guidance and feedback throughout the program.


Distance Learning Technologies

Content delivery in the Executive MBA program involves a mix of traditional classroom instruction and distance learning. Classroom interaction allows participants to take advantage of the collective experience of the group to better understand how business concepts and principles can be applied to real-world settings. The use of distance learning technologies reduces the amount of face-to-face class time in the program, thereby providing participants with additional flexibility to learn at a time and place that is most convenient for them.


Program Format

The Terry Executive MBA is an 18-month program. It includes two weeklong residencies on the campus of the University of Georgia, 21 weekend sessions in Atlanta, and a 10-day international residency. This format allows participants to accommodate their many professional and personal obligations and still obtain an MBA degree from a highly rated business school in a relatively short period of time.


Program Benefits

By participating in the Terry College of Business Executive MBA Program, you can expect to gain the following skills and experiences:

- Enhanced leadership skills: the ability to think and act strategically, to communicate a vision of the future, to motivate and empower others, to tolerate ambiguity and embrace change, to collaborate with strategic partners and to develop the leadership potential of others.
- First-hand experience through an international residency to learn how social, cultural, economic, and regulatory factors affect the global business environment.
- A well-rounded understanding of the major issues in each functional area of the firm and how they interact to support the overall operations of the business.
- An enhanced ability to think creatively, to link business principles to practice, and to manage with greater interpersonal effectiveness.
- An opportunity to immediately apply what you are learning to issues you face on the job.
- An invaluable network of contacts among faculty and participants that will last throughout your career.

Of course, upon completion of the program you will also receive a Master's degree in Business Administration from the University of Georgia, a degree that will significantly enhance opportunities for advancement and earning potential.

Requirements and Criteria

The Terry College of Business Executive MBA program is designed to meet the needs of working professionals interested in developing the skills and perspectives required as they assume positions of increasing managerial responsibility within their organizations. You stand to gain most from the program if you have demonstrated significant leadership capability, and if you show the potential for further development. You should be prepared to actively participate in a highly engaging and interactive educational experience, and you can expect to apply what you learn to the business opportunities and challenges faced by your organization.

Admission to the Terry College of Business Executive MBA program is highly selective. In general, a bachelor's degree in any discipline from an accredited institution of higher learning is required for admission. A minimum of five years of relevant, full-time work experience is expected. In addition, several general issues are considered in evaluating your qualifications.

• Do you have the perspective, the intellectual capacity, and the drive and discipline to successfully complete all program requirements?
• Will the program content add significant value, given your current position in the organization and your potential for future growth?
• Will your experience and expertise add to the educational experience of other participants in the program, and are you motivated to share these strengths with others?

As such, your qualifications for the program are determined by a combination of your academic and professional accomplishments, and by an assessment of both how the program will contribute to your professional development, and how you will contribute to the group with whom you share the program.

The following items are required for consideration in the Executive MBA program.

1. A completed application form as well as written essays articulating your qualifications and motivation for pursuing advanced education.
2. Official transcripts from all educational institutions that you have attended previously. These should be sent to the Executive MBA Program, Terry College of Business, 407 Brooks Hall, Athens, GA 30602.
3. A score on the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT). Obtain information about the GMAT by contacting the Educational Testing Service at 1-800-462-8669. Please request that your scores be sent to the Executive MBA Program at the University of Georgia - program code 5939.
4. A TOEFL score if English is not your primary language. Please write to Test of English as a Foreign Language, P.O. Box 899, Princeton, NJ 08541to learn more about the test.
5. Two letters of recommendations regarding your professional expertise and experience.
6. A letter of sponsorship from an appropriate member of your organization that at a minimum stipulates that you will be given the time required to participate in the program.
7. An admissions interview. Contact the Executive MBA Program.

GMAT Waiver Policy

The Terry Executive MBA program will consider waiving the GMAT requirement for applicants that meet specific criteria established by the UGA Graduate School. Applicants meeting any one of the criteria are not guaranteed a waiver to the GMAT requirement but rather qualify for consideration for the waiver. For more information regarding the GMAT waiver policy, please contact our office directly.