Executive MBA

The EMBA staff is happy to schedule time with you to review your resume, discuss your potential as an applicant, and answer questions about the program. Please contact Chris Hilario, program director, at [email protected] or 404-413-7304 to request a meeting.

Application Requirements

• 4-year bachelor’s degree from an accredited university*
• Minimum of six years of professional work experience post undergraduate degree
• Some experience managing people, projects, or assets
• Must be working full-time while pursuing your degree
• Online application and $100 application fee
• GMAT or GRE score not required
• College transcripts
• Resume
• Personal interview – by invitation only.
• 1 letter of recommendation – we encourage this letter to be from your current supervisor.

Learn more about the application process and what you will need to apply.

*Highly qualified students (10+ years of professional work experience) who have not completed a bachelor’s degree may be considered. Contact Chris Hilario at [email protected] or 404-413-7304 to discuss.

Applications are reviewed in rounds. Please see below for the next application deadline:

• Round 1: October 28th
• Round 2: March 1st
• Round 3: May 1st
• Round 4: June 26th
• Final Deadline: August 1st

Executive leadership development and global competency are integral themes of Robinson’s EMBA program and “baked in” to each course. The curriculum touches all aspects of the enterprise as it pertains to today’s global markets and is designed to equip you with the vision and strategic thinking skills necessary to improve your organization as well as solve real business challenges.

• Before classes begin, you will receive a series of self-assessments; complete an online accounting assessment; and attend a full-day accounting refresher course followed by Introduction to Executive Management, an intense introductory course that takes place over three days.
• During Introduction to Executive Management, you will meet your teammates who will stay with you the entire 17 months. You will have the opportunity to meet your leadership coaches, evaluate your self-assessments, and engage in team-based case work.
• The program culminates with a 2-week international business residency.

Semester 1

• EMBA 8007 – Fundamentals of Accounting
• EMBA 8025 – Financial & Cost Accounting
• EMBA 8700 – Firms, Market and Context
• EMBA 8000 – Introduction to Executive Management
• EMBA 8800 – Executive Leadership and the Senior Management Team
• EMBA 8015 – Leading through Strategic Communication
• EMBA 8100 – Organizational Behavior for Executives

Semester 2

Semester 3

Semester 4

Semester 5

• EMBA 8650 – International Management Practices (international residency trip)
• EMBA 8800 – Executive Leadership and the Senior Management Team

Once accepted to the EMBA program, students will submit a seat deposit to hold their space. The remainder of the tuition will be divided into five payments that will be due at the beginning of each semester.

Georgia residents: $77,000 ($73,000 tuition + $4,000 international trip fee)

Non-Georgia residents: $80,000 ($76,000 tuition + $4,000 international trip fee)

Program tuition covers*:

• Tuition and fees
• Required class materials
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (upon successful completion of EMBA 8355)
• Change Leadership certificate (upon successful completion of EMBA 8820)
• GSU fintech certificate
• GSU data analytics certificate
• One-on-one personalized executive leadership coaching
• Lifelong access to EMBA career coach
• Access to CEO Netweavers mentoring program
• Personal leadership assessments
• Three-day executive leadership immersion
• EMBA-specific workshops and alumni networking events
• Membership to the World Affairs Council of Atlanta
• 50% discount off Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification and project management certificate
• EMBA program-dedicated staff
• Refreshments during class times
• Access to Tower Place 200 facilities/parking
• Graduation regalia, reception, and fees

*The international trip fee covers the cost of a shared room, transportation to required visits, intra-country flights, two cultural visits, some meals, and more. The international trip fee does NOT include flights to and from the trip, visas, or incidentals. These amounts are estimates as of March 2021 and are subject to change.

Scholarships and Resources

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How to Pay for Your MBA
Discover Business has compiled a guide with financial aid opportunities for MBA students, including several aimed at minorities and other underrepresented student groups.

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Loans

• Federal Direct Loans and online FAFSA application for Federal Student Aid
• Private Education Loans

Robinson EMBA students experience an average salary increase of 18% by completion of the program.

This data reflects an average EMBA cohort.

• Average years of work experience: 15
• Average years of management experience: 10
• Average salary (pre-program and includes non-profits): $156,000
• Female Students: 42%
• Male Students: 58%
• International Students: 25-30%
• Average Age: 41
• Percentage of students with graduate degrees: 12%

Robinson’s EMBA program is designed for mid- to senior-level professionals who are seeking to broaden their understanding of business and develop more effective leadership skills.

• Students will be globally competent citizens who demonstrate the ability to integrate functional areas of business to solve complex problems.
• Students will be capable of building and leading high-functioning teams.
• Students will be able to derive value from data by developing the ability to identify, obtain, and analyze relevant data to make recommendations for high-quality solutions.

Check our list of frequently asked questions for additional information.