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What is an EMBA program?
An executive MBA program, also known as an EMBA program, is designed specifically for busy professionals who balance a demanding workload, frequent travel, and life outside of the office.
At UNO, our EMBA students have a wide range of undergraduate degrees and a minimum of six years of professional-level work and leadership experience.
Program Snapshot
Length: 17 Months
This cohort program begins with the Core Business curriculum. Students then complete a concentration track before rejoining the cohort for the Capstone Project.
Format: Hybrid
Online synchronous sessions occur each week of class on Saturdays from 8 - 11 A.M. CT.
Location: Omaha
There are six on-campus residencies throughout the 17-month program. These include in-person instruction and cohort collaboration. Residencies include orientation and graduation events.
An MBA program that fits your busy schedule.
We provide executive-level support services so you can maximize your education, job duties and personal life. This concierge approach means we take care of everything — from enrollrent in your courses and purchasing textbooks to distributing course materials, parking permits and catered meals.
Program distinctions and benefits
- No prerequisite classes or GMAT/GRE required
- Program is cohort-based and focused on collaborative learning
- Capstone project replaces a formal master’s thesis
- Synchronous online format tailored to professionals with demanding schedules
- Tailored executive coaching to develop leadership skills
- Choice of concentration area
- Access to top faculty and an active alumni base
Accreditation and Ranking
The UNO College of Business Administration and its Executive MBA program are accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). AACSB is the most recognized and rigorous form of accreditation business schools can earn.
This accreditation ensures that students receive the highest level of business education – the same standards earned by the top business schools worldwide.
Mammel Hall | Executive MBA Suite
Mammel Hall is home to the UNO College of Business Administration and is certified by the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design group (LEED)—the first of its kind on campus and the first in the University of Nebraska system to achieve a Gold rating.
EMBA students benefit from:
- 24-hour access to Mammel Hall and the Executive Suite
- Two dedicated high-tech classrooms
- A boardroom with advanced technology and conferencing capabilities
- A quiet study library and small conference room for individual or group work
- Fully-stocked kitchen area
- Video capabilities to allow students to participate in class remotely