How to Prepare for an Executive MBA
Harvard University developed the very first Master's Degree in Business Administration (MBA) program for business students at the start of the 20th century. Since its establishment, this prestigious degree program has undergone various transformations, including the addition of the Executive MBA (EMBA) program, for managers and executives who have more career experience. Completing your EMBA not only looks great on your resume, it makes you much more competitive in the national and international job market. This rigorous program is now offered to seasoned business professionals online and around the globe, in developed as well as third-world countries.
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Things You'll Need
- Undergraduate/bachelor's degree
- Accredited institution
- Full-time employer/sponsor
- Money
- Admissions applications
- Study material
- Practice exams
- Test/GMAT scores
- Transcripts
- Professional recommendations
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Acquire your undergraduate degree. Acquire your bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Accreditation adds more credibility and ensures that the institution meets the stringent academic requirements set by the certifying organization. The degree does not have to be in the business field. You can have a bachelor's degree in criminal justice, for example, and still be accepted into the EMBA program.
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Choose the right institution for you. Explore all educational options and carefully research every institution that sparks your interest. Make arrangements to visit each campus so that you feel comfortable and satisfied with the facilities and degree plans before applying for admission. Select a facility where you will be mentally challenged because it will be much more rewarding. Ensure the institution is accredited, just as you did for your undergraduate degree.
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Secure funding for your EMBA degree. Get financing. Most often, your employer will sponsor you by paying for all or part of your schooling. In the event they do not, there are always grants, scholarships and loans.
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Take the GMAT exam. Study for and take all placement examinations, such as the Graduate Management Admission Test® (GMAT®). The exam is usually given by appointment. It has three-parts that you will have about four hours to complete.
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Request official transcripts Turn in all official transcripts and test scores to the Admissions Office at the college or university of your choosing. Keep copies for yourself as well.
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Submit formal letters of recommendation. Ask past and present employers, along with former college professors, to write letters of recommendation on your behalf. You cannot write your own. Wait to find out the status of each admission's application.
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Study hard to get your EMBA. Commit to studying consistently because the EMBA is not easy. Set aside an ample amount of time for reading, research and homework each day. You should plan to spend about 15 to 20 hours per week studying.
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