Executive Master of Business Administration

Executive Business Administration

Master of Business Administration

The Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) program empowers confident, purpose-driven leaders to excel in today’s global marketplace. Grounded in a Christ-centered ethical framework, the program seamlessly integrates real-world business practices with a focus on leadership, integrity and lasting impact.

Offering concentrations in high-growth areas such as artificial intelligence (AI), business analytics and accounting, the curriculum equips students with the practical, data-driven skills necessary for leadership roles. Students engage in dynamic, experiential learning with faculty who bring real-world expertise from fields such as banking, global real estate development and technology. This hands-on approach ensures students are ready to lead with strategic insight and make ethical, informed decisions in both for-profit and nonprofit sectors.

33 – 47 Units

20 – 24 Months

1 – 2 Years

About the Program

Accessible through our innovative AI platform, this program allows students to utilize cutting-edge technology to gain hands-on experience while mastering each course. Faculty in this program are leaders in their field and will provide current and relevant learning opportunities that bridge the gap between academy and industry.

Aligned with Jessup’s Christ-centered focus, this program integrates faith in learning, allowing students to build a strong ethical framework that they will utilize in their industry. This ethical framework is especially attractive to employers who are seeking candidates that are guided by strong principles and values and can effectively navigate the rapidly changing world of AI and technology.

The Executive MBA (EMBA) program prepares professionals for leadership roles across industries by developing advanced skills in management, strategy, finance, marketing, operations and innovation.

Learning Outcomes

Construct an ethical framework –  Model principled, effective business decisions by analyzing the implications of management’s actions in a variety of integrated situations for each stakeholder.

Appraise the macroeconomic business climate – Interpret the effects of the macroeconomic environment on investment decisions, including product expansion, R&D activities and human resource development.

Deploy financial tools – Utilize financial tools such as internal rate of return (IRR), net present value (NPV) and the capital asset pricing model (CAPM) to critically evaluate corporate finance decisions and strategies.

Design a strategic marketing plan – Create a marketing plan for an organization based on a comprehensive assessment of potential markets and competitors for a given product or service.

Synthesize accounting and financial transactions – Compile an organization’s accounting and financial transactions into relevant managerial reports, using ratio analysis to evaluate the financial position and inform decision-making.

Formulate a global business perspective – Develop an understanding of corporate governance, international collaboration, and global operations from a global business perspective.

Analyze the business environment – Use SWOT and VRIO models to identify opportunities and formulate effective strategies that achieve a competitive advantage.

Distinctives

A faculty that practices what they teach: Jessup+AI professors come from successful careers in business, banking, high tech and more. They share practical, real-life insights and help open doors that might have been closed – until now.

Innovative, real-world business application: The latest technologies combined with exciting, yet practical learning platforms prepare you for the new era of business.

Ethical leadership and purpose-driven learning: Rooted in biblical principles, the Jessup EMBA program emphasizes ethical decision-making and leadership with purpose, preparing you to make a meaningful impact in the business world and beyond.

Concentrations in high growth areas: We keep our finger on the pulse of where the business world is moving to offer you the latest in high growth skills training.

Program Courses

MBA Program Course List

  • ACCT548 – Accounting & Financial Analysis
  • BUS500 – Principled Leadership
  • BUS544 – Microeconomics for Managers
  • BUS543 – Finance & Data Analytics
  • BUS570 – Operations & Supply Chain Management or BUS681 – Project Management
  • BUS571 – Global Environment of Business
  • BUS591 – Graduate Research Methods
  • BUS620 – Global Marketing Strategy
  • BUS670 – Innovation and Technology
  • BUS682 – Entrepreneurial Management
  • BUS690 – Strategic Decision Making

Here’s a link to the page showing which courses would be changed for students doing one of the international tracks.

Optional Concentrations

Students may choose to complete one of the following emphasis areas:

Artificial Intelligence Emphasis

  • BUS631 – Strategic AI for Modern Business: Principles and Practices
  • BUS697 – AI, Design Thinking, and Critical Analysis
  • BUS632 – Practical Machine Learning Applications for Business

Business Analytics Emphasis

  • BUS501 – Introduction to Business Analytics and Ethics
  • BUS692 – Decision Models and Analytics
  • BUS693 – Data Visualization and Communication

To view all courses and course descriptions, please see our current Academic Catalog.

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