Executive Management Program
The Stanislaus State Executive MBA is a flexible, career-focused program designed for mid-level managers and experienced professionals seeking to elevate their ladership and strategic capabilities. With a curriculum centered on the most pressing challenges facing today's organizations, the program equips students with the tools needed to drive innovation, manage change, and lead with impact. Faculty emphasize real-world application, ensuring that each concept learned is directly relevant and immediately transferable to the workplace.
Program Structure
The EMBA is a 36-unit accelerated program designed to be completed in just 15 months. Classes are held on Saturdays, with select online sessions integrated to reduce the need for weekly in-person attendance. This flexible format is ideal for working professionals, allowing them to advance their education without interrupting their careers.
As part of the program experience, each cohort participates in a facility tour at a local manufacturing or operations-based organization. These visits typically include a behind-the-scenes tour, a presentation on the organization's business strategies and operations, and valuable benchmarking opportunities -- providing insights that are applicable across a wide range of industries.
AACSB Business Accreditation
All Stanislaus State's business programs are fully accredited by AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. This prestigious accreditation is recognized worldwide as the gold standard for business education, reflecting the highest level of academic excellence, faculty quality, and continuous improvement. Fewer than 6% of business schools globally achieve this distinction -- making it a hallmark of excellence in management and business education.
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Cutting Edge Curriculum
Today's managers must navigate constant change -- from shifting economies and global disruptions to evolving technologies and complex organizational systems. The Stanislaus State EMBA goes beyond core management fundamentals, equipping professionals with the strategic thinking and leadership skills needed to thrive in this dynamic environment. The curriculum is designed to address real-world challenges in global operations, workforce development, ethical decision-making, supply chain management, and technological innovation -- preparing graduates to lead with confidence in a rapidly changing business landscape.
Highly Qualified Faculty
The EMBA curriculum is delivered by accomplished scholars and practitioners who bring a blend of academic expertise, industry experience, and ongoing research to the classroom. Faculty create a learning environment that challenges students to think critically, apply theory to practice, and engage with contemporary leadership and management issues.
With students coming from diverse, highly skilled professional backgrounds, the program emphasizes real-world application of advanced business concepts. Coursework focuses on innovative and strategic approaches to leadership, enabling students to develop creative solutions to organizational challenges. The cohort model also fosters professional dialogue, collaboration, and valuable networking opportunities among peers and faculty.
Creative Course Delivery
A hallmark of the Stanislaus State EMBA is its innovative, accelerated delivery designed specifically for working professionals. The program enables students to earn their graduate degrees without putting their careers or personal responsibilities on hold. Small class sizes foster a personalized and collaborative learning environment where students can explore practical solutions to real-world organizational challenges together.
The integration of advanced distance learning technologies adds flexibility and convenience while also enhancing students’ digital competencies—an essential skill set in today’s tech-driven business landscape.
Flexibility of Schedule
The EMBA class schedule is built to accommodate the demanding lives of working professionals. Courses are delivered through a blend of cutting-edge distance learning technologies and in-person, workshop-style classes held on Saturdays. Each course is tailored to the needs of the cohort, ensuring a personalized and practical learning experience that supports both professional growth and work-life balance.
Small Class Size
A distinctive feature of the EMBA program is its small, cohort-based class structure. This format fosters strong collegial relationships among students and faculty, creating a supportive and engaging learning environment. Participants come from a wide range of professional backgrounds—including corporate, government, and nonprofit sectors—bringing diverse perspectives to classroom discussions. This diversity, combined with intimate class sizes and in-depth dialogue, enriches the educational experience and promotes meaningful professional growth.
Updated: June 16, 2025