Tailored for Professionals

Executive Lifestyle

The program is offered in an executive format requiring four days a month for 10 months a year in residencies. Classes are also supplemented by online interaction. Core curriculum for the program consists of eight courses. These courses cover macro and micro organizational issues, creativity, innovation, and a broad and comprehensive spectrum of research methods – qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods. In addition, several concentration courses and applied research practicum are offered.

Executive Progression

Year 1

(Principles of EMB, Concepts in Innovation)

• Using research for competitive advantage
• Existing knowledge compilation
• Identify new knowledge opportunities

Year 2

(EMB and Innovation Process)

• Integration of relevant data
• Transforming knowledge into application
• Cohort and academic collaboration

Year 3

(Innovation in Practice, Ph.D. in Business Administration: Executive Research Option Awarded)

• Application of conceptual knowledge
• Hands on organization engagement
• Demonstration of new knowledge and independent scholarship