• The Princeton Review, U.S. News & World Report, and Poets&Quants rank RIT's executive MBA among the best nationally.
• A 15-month, 4-semester program that begins in August and finishes in November of the following year.
• The executive MBA is a cohort-based program, where all students enter the program at the same time and move through the courses with their initial cohort. 
• All students are required to attend the international seminar, which is an 8-to-10 day business and cultural educational trip near the end of the program.

RIT's executive MBA is a challenging program designed to accelerate the careers of experienced, high-performing professionals with six or more years of business experience. It is ideal for creative, innovative individuals with established careers who are looking for proven and effective methods and strategies to propel them further up the career ladder or transition into a new field.

Executive MBA Courses

The curriculum in RIT's executive MBA program focuses on core business concepts that provide fundamental skills, knowledge, and perspectives in accounting, statistics, leadership, finance, negotiations, and economics. The program develops skills in cross-functional analysis with an emphasis on strategy, marketing, technology, and international business. Interdisciplinary examples, case analyses, and an applied orientation are key components of the program. The program's 24 courses are evenly distributed across the four semesters, with some modification over the shorter summer semester. Classes are held on alternate Friday and Saturdays from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. In addition, all students attend a three-day orientation at the start of the program and a seven-to-10-day international study trip in their last semester. There is one online course each semester. The program takes advantage of local and regional relationships with area businesses, and students have the opportunity to tour various businesses and interact with company leaders during the program, especially during the Executive Leadership course.

Business Administration - Executive MBA degree, typical course sequence
Course    Sem. Cr. Hrs.
Residency
MGMT-806    Team Building and Ethics    1
First Year
ACCT-801    Accounting and Organizational Goals    2
ACCT-802    Managerial Accounting    2
DECS-810    Statistical Analysis for Managers    2
DECS-864    Systems Support for Operations    2
DECS-875    Business Simulation     2
ESCB-840    Microeconomics & Pricing    2
FINC-845    Valuation and Capital Budgeting    2
FINC-846    Financial Planning and Analysis    2
MGMT-800    Leadership Development I    1
MGMT-801    Leadership Development II    1
MGMT-810    Leadership    2
MGMT-818    Strategic Thinking I    2
MGMT-819    Strategic Thinking II    2
MGMT-850    Negotiations and Decision-making    2
MGMT-861    Managing Technology, Innovation and Research    2
MGMT-889    Capstone Consulting Project I    3
MKTG-851    Marketing Strategy    2
MKTG-865    Managing New Product Commercialization    2
Second Year
FINC-850    International Finance    2
INTB-820    International Business    2
INTB-825    International Study Seminar    2
MGMT-860    Executive Leadership Series    2
MGMT-890    Capstone Consulting Project II    3
Total Semester Credit Hours    47

Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission to the executive MBA program, candidates must fulfill the following requirements:

• Complete an online graduate application. Refer to Graduate Admission Deadlines and Requirements for information on application deadlines, entry terms, and more.
• Submit copies of official transcript(s) (in English) of all previously completed undergraduate and graduate course work, including any transfer credit earned.
• Hold a baccalaureate degree (or US equivalent) from an accredited university or college.
• Recommended minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (or equivalent).
• Submit a current resume or curriculum vitae.
• Letters of recommendation are optional.
• Not all programs require the submission of scores from entrance exams (GMAT or GRE). Please refer to the Graduate Admission Deadlines and Requirements page for more information.
• Submit a personal statement of educational objectives. Refer to Application Instructions and Requirements for additional information.
• Have at least six years of professional work experience.
• Participate in an interview with a representative of the executive MBA team.
• International applicants whose native language is not English must submit official test scores from the TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE. Students below the minimum requirement may be considered for conditional admission. Refer to Graduate Admission Deadlines and Requirements for additional information on English requirements. International applicants may be considered for an English test requirement waiver. Refer to Additional Requirements for International Applicants to review waiver eligibility.

Tuition fee-$60,000 for 15 months