Oakland University’s Executive MBA is the go-to program for current and aspiring leaders at some of the world’s leading corporations. Widely recognized as one of the nation’s best part-time MBA programs, our executive MBA attracts management-track professionals from organizations such as General Motors, AT&T, FCA, Beaumont Health, McLaren Health Care and Amazon. With alternating weekend courses that fit comfortably alongside a full-time work schedule, Oakland’s executive MBA equips you to oversee complex operations, motivate teams and formulate strategy in a competitive global economy. Whether you already hold a management position or seek to attain one, our executive MBA program offers practical, convenient professional development that delivers results for your organization and your career.
Oakland University’s Executive MBA is the go-to program for current and aspiring leaders at some of the world’s leading corporations. Widely recognized as one of the nation’s best part-time MBA programs, our executive MBA attracts management-track professionals from organizations such as General Motors, AT&T, FCA, Beaumont Health, McLaren Health Care and Amazon. With alternating weekend courses that fit comfortably alongside a full-time work schedule, Oakland’s executive MBA equips you to oversee complex operations, motivate teams and formulate strategy in a competitive global economy. Whether you already hold a management position or seek to attain one, our executive MBA program offers practical, convenient professional development that delivers results for your organization and your career.
In recent years, high-profile publications such as US News & World Report, CEO Magazine, and The Princeton Review have listed Oakland’s executive MBA among the nation’s best MBA programs. The rankings are based on a variety of criteria, including return on investment, GMAT scores, peer assessment scores and other factors.
The numbers don’t lie: People who earn a master of business administration from Oakland University get concrete results.
According to data compiled from survey responses, social media and School of Business Administration records, Oakland MBA graduates from the 2018-2019 class realized the following professional gains after completing the program:
Whether you already hold a management position or aspire to one, our executive MBA can help you expand your authority, increase your income and deepen your professional satisfaction.
Oakland’s executive MBA degree totals 39 credits and requires 21 months to complete. Courses meet every other weekend, so you can fit them in comfortably alongside a full-time professional schedule.
The executive MBA program kicks off with a four-day “boot camp” that builds team cohesion, establishes personal relationships and communication channels, and sets the tone for the entire MBA program.
Curriculum is divided into four components: foundational knowledge, leadership, global perspective and current business issues. The academic core of our executive MBA consists of the following nine courses:
You’ll also complete electives in leadership and topical issues, plus a series of executive seminars focused on C-suite presentation and professional development.
Not sure if the executive MBA degree is right for you ? Check out these other graduate programs at Oakland, and contact our admissions team to discuss your options.