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UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT OMAHA
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
EXECUTIVE
MBA
DIRECTOR’S NOTEFounded in 1975, UNO’s Executive Master of Business Administration (MBA) program is the 13th oldest program in the United States and the only one of its kind in Nebraska. Our 18-month, weekend program is the most affordable AASCB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) accredited Executive MBA in the region.
Alumni of the Executive MBA credit the experiences and knowledge gained through the program to their success and accelerated career advancement. Many of our alumni hold senior leadership positions with Fortune 1000 companies (Union Pacific Railroad, ConAgra, HDR Incorporated, Bank of America, Pfizer, John Deere, Federal Express, and American Red Cross) and other notable local, regional, and national for-profit and non-profit organizations. Other alumni have gone on to establish their own businesses as a result of their participation in the program.
During their 18 months in the program, students complete 36 semester hours of core business courses. In addition, program participants complete six hours of business-related independent study electives in topics relevant to their job and/or business interests.
As a capstone to the program, participants travel abroad conducting international business research for an external client. Since the inception of international research projects in 1989, Executive MBA participants have completed 93 research projects for more than 72 clients and have traveled to 39 different countries in the Americas, Europe, Africa, Australia, and Asia.
The University of Nebraska at Omaha firmly anchored in the community, forging partnerships with local, regional, national, and international businesses and education, government, art and civic organizations. UNO has long set the pace for accessible and affordable higher education in the region and continues to offer an academically rigorous experience for a diverse student population. It was through UNO’s commitment to our community, its businesses, and civic organizations, that the UNO Executive MBA program was created.
As an alumnus of the Executive MBA program I can attest to the rigor and benefits the program provides. You are encouraged to contact me to discuss the Executive MBA in more detail and learn how it can be a valuable addition to your professional credentials.
Looking forward to visiting with you soon.
Welcome!
Best wishes,
Bill Swanson Director, Executive MBA Program [email protected]
EXECUTIVEUNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT OMAHA
MBAThe region’s premiere 18-month accredited MBA program for working professionals
At John Deere, I am in a world competing against many other MBA graduates for promotions, and I feel my education provided me with a superior set of skills. I was told by my new hiring manager, “you seem to have found your voice after completing your MBA.” Simply put, I have more confidence talking with senior managers about our business thanks to my UNO Executive MBA education.
Jason Lems Manager Tactical Sales John Deere Financial Class of 2012
As the 13th oldest
Executive Master of
Business Administration
(MBA) Program in the
United States (est. 1975),
UNO’s internationally
accredited Executive
MBA degree is
designed specifically
for experienced
working professionals.
EXECUTIVE MBA VS. MBAExecutive MBA participants are experienced and mature professionals; most have management responsibilities.
No prerequisite courses are required for the Executive MBA Program.
Participants enter as a group (or cohort) and learn together throughout the duration of the program.
Participants apply newly acquired knowledge and skills to real-world, international business consulting projects in place of a formal master’s thesis.
The international business consulting project includes up to two weeks of international travel with a team of students and a faculty adviser.
“Executive-level” support services are designed to help focus participant efforts on optimizing educational benefit. This concierge approach includes enrolling participants for courses, purchasing and distributing textbooks, course materials, and parking passes, and other associated services.
18-month, alternating weekend program: Fridays 3 p.m.–9 p.m. and Saturdays 8:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
An outstanding peer groupInteracting with other students in the classroom and in study groups is an important part of the Executive MBA experience. You will learn as much from the experience and insights of your diverse group of classmates as you do from the content expertise of the faculty members.
Immediate applicabilityApplying what you learn to challenges and opportunities in the business world is also essential to the Executive MBA experience. As an Executive MBA student, the workplace becomes a laboratory in which you test what you have learned in the classroom. You will have opportunities to design projects that allow you to solve real problems faced at work as part of your independent study `elective requirements.
Increased confidenceIf you have developed your business skills and knowledge on the job, an Executive MBA program can help you fill in the gaps, learn the language of business, and give you a firm grounding in the fundamentals of its various disciplines. Beyond that, an Executive MBA program provides you with strategic perspective, allowing you to view your organization and its environment from the viewpoint of the CEO or other C-level executive positions. It will also help you develop leadership skills supporting your career growth and prepare you for executive responsibilities.
BENEFITS OF AN EXECUTIVE MBA
Access to top facultyExecutive MBA students are the most knowledgeable and demanding audience a business school instructor will face in the classroom. The college’s best faculty, who have extensive practical work and consulting experience, are selected to teach in the program.
Executive perspectiveOur Executive MBA program helps you look at business problems and opportunities from a senior management perspective. You will become knowledgeable about the important strategic concepts in key business disciplines, integrate this knowledge with your previous background and experiences, and enhance management and leadership skills so you can apply this new knowledge to be even more productive and effective for your career and your firm.
Collaborative learningAt the executive level, building partnerships, alliances, and other cooperative relationships is an essential element to success. Our Executive MBA program focuses on collaboration and its impact on sound strategic decision making. Successful Executive MBA participants learn how to share responsibilities with each other and take advantage of the experience and knowledge each participant brings to the class and the program.
UNO’S EXECUTIVE MBA PROGRAM
Unique ContentAll participants work on a comprehensive international business consulting project which provides a means to integrate new knowledge and apply it to real-world business concerns. All students will conduct field research overseas to apply classroom learning firsthand.
Strategic FocusUNO’s Executive MBA program’s aim is to provide the intellectual and applicable tools you will need to manage a broad array of business functions in an integrated manner that advances your organization’s best interests. Reflecting the dynamic and challenging nature of today’s business environment, four unifying concepts have been incorporated into much of the Executive MBA course work: the impact of analysis, strategy, leadership and global commerce on business management and decision-making.
Tailored CurriculumTo accommodate busy lifestyles, classes are scheduled on alternating weekends: Fridays 3 p.m.–9 p.m. and Saturdays 8:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. This schedule allows participants to perform their duties professionally and personally while pursuing their educational goals.
We offer a proven, effective supplement to your business and management experience; one that values your years of professional experience, recognizes the multiple demands on your time, and tailors its curriculum to address the issues that will affect you and your business interest now and in the future.
The UNO College of Business Administration and its Executive MBA program have been accredited by the AACSB since 1980. The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, or AACSB, grants accreditation to only less than 1/3 of U.S. and 15% of international schools and colleges of business.
VALUE FOR YOUR INVESTMENT67 percent of recent graduates have received promotions since graduation and the number of graduates earning salaries of more than $100,000 increased by 23 percent. Our AACSB accreditation ensures that you receive the highest level of business education, the same accreditation standards earned by top schools of business around the world. The UNO Executive MBA offers a high- quality and affordable education, allowing you to gain more value as you invest in your future.
With the passing months, I become more confident as a person and a professional. I have learned to face challenges head-on with creative approaches and to turn workplace challenges into opportunities. This Executive MBA degree helped me earn a promotion and internal recognition with top leaders at my organization. I am certain the skills I’ve earned will help me succeed in this fast-changing business environment.
Liliana Bronner Clinical Education Manager UNMC Department of Family Medicine Class of 2013
EXECU
TIVE MBA
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS CONSULTING PROJECTThe International Business Consulting Project provides a unique experience to participants and is a highlight to the Executive MBA program. The two-part project allows participants to integrate business theory and practice learned in the classroom with a real-world business opportunity. Teams utilize newly acquired knowledge and skills to deliver recommendations to a client following extensive research and analysis. Typical projects have included market entry, expansion or diversification analysis, competitive intelligence, financial feasibility, business start-up, due diligence, site analysis and selection, confirmation/rejection of pending decisions, etc.
The first component is the Integrative Analysis Report. Teams focus on integrative secondary research and conduct analysis on the viability of introducing a new or existing product or service into a foreign market.
The project includes as much as two weeks of required overseas travel and research. Upon return, teams complete the second deliverable of the project, the Capstone Report. Class of 2014 teams traveled to the United Kingdom, South Africa, and Sweden/Denmark/Norway/Finland.
Cost of the overseas travel is included in the program fees. The team-based projects may be sponsored by local, regional, national, or international business enterprises,or private foundations.
Team United Kingdom
Team South Africa
Team Scandinavia
INTEGRATIVE ANALYSIS REPORT• Executive MBA project teams conduct
in-depth research on a project determined by the client. This can include (but is not limited to) an integrative analysis focused on the viability of introducing a new or existing product/service into a foreign market.
• Report covers key financial decisions and assumptions, a complete review of marketing issues, and an examination of the legal environment.
• The strategic situational and competitive analysis may provide client with a precursor for the final capstone report.
CAPSTONE REPORT• Delivers recommendations supported by
a focused, prescriptive market entry analysis that may include industry, company, and product-specific international opportunities and challenges in the country of interest.
• Report is built on 1200+ hours of sophisticated research and analysis, including 30 to 50 on-site interviews with industry, government, consumer organization, trade association, and academic officials.
• Final recommendations are generated and defended in a formal report and presentation to the client.
Since 1989, Executive MBA teams have conducted over 93 projects for more than 72 sponsors in 39 different countries.
Australia
Belgium
Brazil
Canada
China
Costa Rica
Czech Republic
Denmark
Dominican Republic
Finland
France
Germany
Ghana
Hong Kong
Hungary
India
Italy
Laos
Lithuania
Malaysia
Mexico
Moldova
Netherlands
Nicaragua
Norway
Philippines
Poland
Romania
Russia
Saudi Arabia
Singapore
South Africa
Spain
Sweden
Tanzania
Thailand
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
Vietnam
The EMBA program is not just another MBA program. It changed my life by giving me the credentials that I needed to get ahead, not just at work but in life. Instead of having to rearrange years of my life with my family and career, I was able to fully in engage in this 18-month program and commit to successfully completing it.
Athena Ramos, MS, CPM, Program Coordinator, Center for Reducing Health Disparities University of Nebraska Medical Center Class of 2009
PROJECT TYPES• Market Entry, Expansion or Diversification
• Competitive Intelligence
• Market Analysis & Assessment
• Financial Feasibility
• Manufacturing Site Analysis & Selection
• Representation/Market Development
• Questions about Due Diligence
• Business Startup Issues
• Confirm/Reject Pending Decisions
• Other Business Consulting Needs
Carl Weiss, Outside the Box, 2010
SAMPLE TIMELINEPhase 1December to March: Projects identified, assigned, designed, researched, and analyzed.
Phase 2April to June: Preliminary analysis report completed and delivered to sponsor. International plans confirmed and plan underway.
Phase 3 (Capstone)June: Overseas research and analysis completed. Solution alternatives developed.
Phase 4July to December: Compilation and analysis of in-country findings completed; recommendations developed. Formal report and presentation given to sponsor.
Besides being fun and exciting,
our international capstone
experience was a unique, life-
changing experience. Each
member of our team was able
to grow academically and
personally. Our trip changed
the way that we perceive
the world around us—an
experience that can certainly
be leveraged in today’s
global business environment.
Scott Kinnaird,
Strategic Planning Consultant
The Nebraska Medical Center
Class of 2010
The capstone trip provided the
team an opportunity to learn
about a foreign culture and its
impact on the local business
environment. We learned
very quickly that personal
relationships are important to
individuals and organizations
wishing to conduct business
in Singapore. Conducting
the desktop research prior
to the trip helped us once we
knew what the scope of the
project entailed.
Jim Mullen,
General Manager
Sterling Distributing
Class of 2009
My international experience
reminded me of the many
choices we can make in life
and how dramatically different
my life would have been had
I not moved to the U.S. with
my mother and siblings.
Josette Gordon-Simet
Associate Medical Director
Midlevel Providers
Alegent Creighton Health
Class of 2012
PREVIOUS SPONSORS
INTERN
ATION
AL OPPO
RTUN
ITIES
Compaq
InfoGroup
Gallup
Mosaic
Lindsay Manufacturing
TelventAmerican Express
Earth UniversityThe Maids
Hewlett-Packard
Pfizer
Alegent
SA Electric
Monsanto Agricultural
Physicians Mutual
Conductix-Wampler
HDR
John Deere
Union PacificOPPD
ValmontConAgra
AlbGold
SAMT
Right at Home
BMaKK
Planet Water
Chamness Technologies, Inc.
IANR (University of Nebraska)
ProfitStars
ANSTO
BiCor Animal HealthCargill
Iowa Pork Producers Association
Allied International Bank
The Genius ofWarren Buffett
Warren Buffett visits students, faculty, and staff during the Berkshire Hathaway Week 2013 at Mammel Hall. Warren Buffett portrait by Michael Israel, donated to UNO by John Morgan hangs in Mammel Hall.
The Genius of Warren Buffett: The Science of Investing and the Art of Managing offers Executive MBA participants a unique opportunity to explore an in-depth evaluation of the life, character, investment, management, business, and charitable career of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Chairman and CEO Warren Buffett. The only course of its kind in the United States, Executive MBA participants may also have the opportunity to interact with lifelong learners from across the globe.
Internationally acclaimed keynote presenter, author, and distinguished authority on Warren Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway, Robert P. Miles, built the course to include distinguished guest speakers and multiple valuation case studies of actual businesses and stocks purchased by Warren Buffett. The course culminates with participant presentations of businesses/stocks that would fit into the Berkshire family of businesses. Participants choose the business/stock individually or as part of a team, then defend the selection.
Executive MBA participants may take the Genius of Warren Buffett course as an independent study elective. The course deliverables include an Investment Analysis team paper on the business/stock chose to “pitch” to Berkshire Hathaway. It includes a buy recommendation supported by a detailed company overview, a statement of risk, economic, market, and industry analysis, and ratio and valuation breakdowns.
I’m leaving the course with a deeper understanding of value investing, including essential concepts such as a circle of competence, economic moats, and margin of safety, as well as a greater appreciation of Warren Buffett’s greatest asset - his character.
Claire Kenkel Client Development Consultant at Gallup Class of 2012
THE G
ENIU
S OF W
ARREN BU
FFETT
The Genius ofWarren Buffett
the home for the UNO College of Business Administration. With an estimated cost of $34 million, this 120,000 sq. ft. L-shaped building took two years to build and was open for students in 2010.
Mammel Hall 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. To qualify for such a distinction, Mammel Hall has certain rooms that regulate temperature for energy optimization, areas that maximize the potential for open space and use of daylight rather than artificial light, landscaping that reduces water use for maintenance, ceiling tiles made from recycled content and overall water reduction by up to 50 percent in some classrooms just to name a few of its features.
Mammel Hall
Sophistication &
Sustainability
Within Mammel Hall’s three-story, 120,000-square-foot building:
• An atrium with interactive, touch-screen historical and informational digital displays
• Breakout rooms for student collaboration
• A two-story 190--seat auditorium
• Lounge areas for students to study and relax
• A cafe serving food supplied by Omaha’s own Wohlner’s Grocery
• Bridges and skywalks linking areas of the building
• Glass-walled classrooms and meeting rooms outfitted with computer hookups, LCD monitors and other technology to enhance learning
• Laboratories for investment science, innovation and entrepreneurship, executive decision making and technology
• Technology that will enhance the education process and accommodate a wide range of presentations
FACILITIES
Sophistication &
Sustainability
Within the Executive Suite:
• 24-hour access to Mammel Hall and the Executive Suite
• Two high-tech classrooms dedicated to Executive MBA/Executive Education
• A boardroom that offers the most advanced technology and conferencing capabilities in the building
• A quiet study library for individual or group work
• Fully-stocked kitchen area
• Video capabilities to allow students to participate in class remotely
• Technology that will enhance the education process and accommodate a wide range of presentations
• Meeting place for students and alumni
Esther George, Guest Speaker, President and Chief Executive, Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City
Doug Knight, Class of 2012
Jun Kaneko, Bonze II, 2007
Ranked #2 “Best Cities for Professional Women” - Movoto.com, March 2014
Ranked #3 “Best City to Start a Business” - Nerdwallet.com, May 2014
Ranked #1 “10 Best Cities to Raise a Family in America” Movoto Blog, January 2014
Ranked #25 “Best Places for Business and Careers” Forbes July 2014
UNO serves as a gateway to a metropolitan environment and is an indispensable part of the Omaha community.
The Omaha metropolitan area provides excellent opportunities for personal growth and enrichment. Omaha is home to numerous performing arts venues, leading technology centers, national sporting events, and exciting urban night life.
Hotel accommodations are within walking distance from Mammel Hall at nearby Aksarben Village.
Omaha is the home to the headquarters of five Fortune 500 companies:
• ConAgra Foods
• Union Pacific Railroad
• Mutual of Omaha
• Kiewit Corporation
• Berkshire Hathaway
Omaha is also the home to an additional four Fortune 1000 headquarters:
• TD Ameritrade
• West Corporation
• Valmont Industries
• Werner Enterprises
OM
AHA
EXECUTIVE MBA ALUMNI ASSOCIATION The Executive MBA Alumni Association brings added value to your Executive MBA degree long after graduation. The association offers access to a network of over 600 accomplished alumni and increases the program’s visibility and stature locally and regionally.
Led by a core group of committed graduates, the mission is to continue a life-long commitment to personal and professional development and ensure a unique and differentiated degree value through alumni involvement. Last year, expanded educational opportunities offered to alumni included sessions on succession planning, branding, and entrepreneurship. The EMBA alumni also collaborate with CEO round table groups and host discussions at Mammel Hall. This value beyond the classroom is supported by three pillars that are critical to this success:
1. Market development—to promote the value of our graduates and the need for corporate investment in developing their high-potential staff.
2. Enhance the Executive MBA program— to expand the value of the Executive MBA beyond the classroom to activities that result in improved recruiting, enhanced learning, and post-graduation involvement.
3. Value to alumni—to create opportunities to network and connect with fellow alumni.
Board of DirectorsPhil Higgins, ChairVP-GM Cox Media Class of 2009
John Bredemeyer, Vice ChairRealcorp, Inc. Class of 2010
Kathy English, Secretary & TreasurerExecutive Vice President & COO Children’s Hospital and Medical Center Omaha Class of 1995
Mohamad Doghman Chief Compliance Officer & Vice President, OPPD Class of 2007
R. Brad HarseSenior Vice President BCC Advisers Class of 1978
Steve McCollisterManaging Member Accelerated Success, LLC
Gustavo ObertoManaging Director, Sales and Marketing Organization-Americas Conductix, Inc. Class of 2005
John SmithFounder/VP of Operations THG Benefits Class of 2002
Mark TheisenGeneral Counsel Greater Omaha Packing Co, Inc. Class of 2003
EMBA Alumni Association Executive CommitteeScott Kinnaird, PresidentStrategic Planning Consultant The Nebraska Medical Center Class of 2010
Daniel Dunn, Vice PresidentTerritory Sales Manager - Southwest TSYS Merchant Solutions Class of 1012
Michelle Oiness, Secretary & TreasurerGlobal Mobility Analyst and Client Relations Manager NEI Global Relocation Class of 2012
Dave Blair, Class of 2001
Scott Brown, Class of 2012
John Buckley, Class of 2008
Lloyd Buzzell, Class of 2015
Chris Carlson, Class of 2005
Tyler Davis, Class of 2013
Elizabeth Durham-Ruiz, Class of 2013
Scott Faith, Class of 2010
Claire Kenkel, Class of 2012
Doug Knight, Class of 2012
Chuck Schmaderer, Class of 2005
Steve Schmitz, Class of 2008
Bill Shultz, Class of 1996
Colby Smith, Class of 2014
Bill Swanson, Class of 1991
Pete Wilson, Class of 2014
As a founding member of the Executive MBA Alumni Association, I can assure every graduate that the value of their investment does not end with a diploma; it begins.
John Smith Founder/VP of Operations THG Benefits Class of 2002
Mark Caniglia (left), retired VP of Marketing at Cox Communications, Class of 1998, connects with fellow alum Mike Kohler(right), co-owner of PGP Business Consulting, Class of 1992, at an Executive MBA Alumni Association event.
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EXECUTIVE FACULTYExecutive-level faculty have enjoyed careers in industries such as manufacturing, finance/investments, and corporate marketing before making the transition over to academia. They continue to keep close ties to their respective industries and the community through business consulting and community involvement. Our faculty are also content-experts in their fields, speaking frequently at national and global conferences and teaching in countries all around the world.
Why is this important for you? First, these senior faculty members in the College of Business understand the value and importance of linking academic theory with real-world application for students in the Executive MBA Program. Teaching cutting-edge business knowledge from a holistic and global perspective is their top priority. They constantly ask themselves, “What is it that executives need to know in today’s globally networked business environment?”
Second, their diverse backgrounds and experiences allow them to share personal stories and practical knowledge that can be easily applied to your workplace. Finally, the faculty enjoy working with mature individuals who have a strong desire to learn and grow personally and professionally. They will challenge you to think in new ways, consider different perspectives objectively, solve problems creatively, and approach the world of business with a new sense of confidence and tenacity.
The International Capstone Project integrates all the knowledge that students have learned from the program and then some! The classroom setting comes to life in the international arena. Students learn about marketing, finance, budgeting, logistics, accounting, time management, stress management, conflict management, leadership, creative communication, and strategy from an international perspective in a single project! The multiple layers of learning in a compact capsule is exemplary.
Dr. Phani Tej Adidam Executive Education Professor of Business Administration Director, Center for International Business Initiatives Professor, Marketing and Management
I have been interviewing and hiring employees for over 15 years. The information that Dr. Meglich shared in the Human Resource Management class would have been helpful in many ways to my past and present employers. Her real-world knowledge and practical advice will have an immediate impact as I apply the information to current processes.
Jennifer Colwell, Legal Administrator Gross & Welch, P.C., L.L.O Class of 2014
The value of an EMBA degree is immense. The EMBA gives the student a stronger sense of applied theory and how to employ and utilize key business foundations to their companies and corporate lives. It is also an excellent program in terms of networking both with current classmates and alumni.
David A. Volkman, Ph.D. CFA Col. Guy M Cloud Professor of Investment Science and Portfolio Management Chair Department of Finance, Banking and Real Estate
CURRICULUMA total of 42 credit hours are needed for completion of the Executive MBA Program at UNO. For detailed course descriptions, visit emba.unomaha.edu.
June 2015
BSAD 8240 - 2 hours Leadership: Development and Perspectives
BSAD 8260 - 2 hours Accounting: Understanding the Financial Score
August 2015
BSAD 8480 - 3 hours Economics: Predicting Consumer, Business and Economic Behaviors
BSAD 8460 - 3 hours Executive Development: Leadership and Management Toolkit
November 2015
BSAD 8560 - 3 hours Marketing: Establishing Presence and Demand in the Marketplace
BSAD 8570 - 3 hours Strategy: Mapping a Road to the Future
January 2016
BSAD 8370 - 3 hours Part A: Law - the Legal Environment of Business Part B: Ethics - Personal and Corporate Responsibility
BSAD 8360 - 3 hours Finance: Managing Financial Resources
ELECTIVESSelf-study electives allow participants to focus on individual professional development and interests. Participants complete three highly-focused 2.0 credit hour special topics courses. Students may select topics from a list of pre-authorized courses or work with an Executive MBA faculty member to create a personalized course in current business topics or work-related projects.
• A Passive, Index Investment Program for 401(k) Investors
• A Random Walk Down Wall Street
• Applications in Competitive Intelligence
• Business Plans for Entre/Intrapreneurial Ventures
• CBA in Brussels Study Abroad Course
• Conceptual Foundations of Social Media Marketing
• Eco Marketing - Green has Gone Mainstream
• Investing and Hedging with Options
• Marketing in Emerging Economies (may include an international trip to China)
• Selecting Equity Investments Using a Multi-variable Screening Method
• Social and Interactive Media Marketing Strategy
• Stock Trak Investment Portfolio Simulation
• Strategic Leadership
• Sustainability for Managers
• Understanding Non-Profit Financial Statements
April 2016
BSAD 8580 - 3 hours Part A: International Economics and Finance Part B: Global Management
June 2016
BSAD 8590 - 3 hours Capstone: International Business Consulting Project
August 2016
BSAD 8380 - 2 hours Quality: Meeting Customer and Stakeholder Expectations
BSAD 8490 - 2 hours IT: Leveraging Technology for Competitive Advantage
October 2016
BSAD 8280 - 4 hours Part A: Human Resource Management Part B: Change Management
BSAD 8900 - 6 hours Independent Study Electives Current Business Issues, Opportunities, and Challenges (completed over the course of 18 months)
Obtaining my EMBA will help me in my current role achieve an officer level position ... [and] provide more credibility to the business decisions and recommendations surrounding our human capital. I see my EMBA as an accomplishment that opens doors for higher level positions outside of a traditional HR career path.
Nicole Cummings, PHR Human Resources Manager, Cakebread Cellars Class of 2013
I gained valuable insight and skills from the Executive MBA program. I also learned a lot from my classmates and developed solid friendships. The network and ability to tap into alumni is a priceless resource.”
Chris Carlson, CPC Managing Director Aureus Group Class of 2005
Fletcher Benton, Folded Square Alphabet T and F, 1989
PROGRAM COSTThe Executive MBA Program cost is all-inclusive and covers all tuition and university fees, required textbooks and other course materials, on-campus parking, catered meals, subscriptions to the Wall Street Journal and The Economist, up to two weeks of international travel, research-related expenses, and other value-added services.
Program invoices are issued quarterly beginning in August 2015. Total cost for the Class of 2016 (begins June 2015) :
• $46,500 Acceptance Deadline: March 1, 2015 Six tuition installments of $7,750
• $48,000 Acceptance Deadline: June 1, 2015 Six tuition installments of $8,000
FINANCIAL AIDParticipants interested in financial aid may be eligible for long-term, low-interest loans through the UNO Financial Aid Office. Loan disbursements are first credited to the participant’s account balance; remaining funds are provided to the student as a refund check.
Start the application process by completing the FAFSA form at www.fafsa.gov. This must be complete to be considered for Federal Stafford or Graduate Plus Loans. Read the instructions carefully and complete all sections applicable to you. **Participants do not have to be admitted to UNO to file the FAFSA.**
For more information, contact the Executive MBA Program at 402-554-2448.
Option 1: Unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loan• Approximate loan eligibility per year:
Year 1: $20,500 disbursed Fall 2015 and Spring 2016
Year 2: $16,500 disbursed Fall 2016
• Unsubsidized Stafford Loans begin to accrue interest at ≈6.8% upon disbursement.
• Repayment does not begin until six (6) months after you cease to be enrolled half-time.
Option 2: Federal Graduate Plus Loan• Used in addition to the Unsubsidized
Federal Stafford Loan.
• Approximate loan eligibility: Summer 2016: ≈$11,000
• Credit-based loan used to cover the difference between the program cost and the Federal Stafford Loan amount.
• Fees: maximum 3% origination fee and 1% default fee; deducted from your loan proceeds at the time of disbursement.
• Fixed repayment interest rate set at ≈7.9%.
• Repayment period begins on the date of the final disbursement; first payment is due within 60 days; may be eligible for deferment six (6) months after you cease to be enrolled half-time.
UNO’s graduate programs offer the
in the Omaha region
most affordable tuition rates
APPLICATION PROCESS AND DEADLINESAdmission to the Executive MBA Program is highly selective. Because much of the experience is driven by participant interaction, we look at more than an applicant’s GPA or GMAT scores. Our program looks for leaders in any industry and from all backgrounds. Candidates are judged on their leadership abilities, accomplishments, life experiences, and academic excellence. Final deadline for applicants who wish to start the program in June 2015 (December 2016 graduation) is June 1, 2015.
• $46,500 Acceptance Deadline: March 1, 2015 Six tuition installments of $7,750
• $48,000 Acceptance Deadline: June 1, 2015 Six tuition installments of $8,000
Completed applications are considered in the order they are received. Each cohort is limited to 25 participants, so applicants are encouraged to submit application materials as early as possible. Interviews with the Executive Director and alumni panel are scheduled once the online application is complete and three letters of recommendation have been received.
Acceptance letters are sent to candidates approximately one to two weeks after all application materials are received and interviews are complete. Once admitted, a non-refundable, $1000 deposit is required to guarantee your seat and is applied to the first invoice. Candidates will also be asked to submit immunization records (proof of two MMR shots), an executive biography, and food preference survey at that time.
Adam Weiss, Taking Flight, 2010
PREREQUISITES• Undergraduate degree from an accredited
college or university or foreign equivalent.
• Six years minimum professional-level work experience with managerial experienced preferred.
• GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test) scores are not required if you meet one of the following criteria:
1. You hold an advanced degree (master’s, doctorate, etc.) from an accredited U.S. college or university or foreign equivalent.
2. Your GPA for all Junior and Senior level undergraduate courses was a 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
• Candidates with undergraduate degrees from institutions that offer accelerated degree completion or grant credit for life/work experience may be required to take the GMAT regardless of undergraduate GPA.
• No prerequisite courses are required. Executive MBA Boot Camp, a self-study prequel to the program, covers five fundamental courses.
• Applicants whose native language is not English may be required to submit a TOEFL score.
APPLICATION CHECKLIST• Complete the online UNO Graduate
Studies application for FALL 2016 at: apply.unomaha.edu
• $45 application fee (paid online by credit card)
• Official GMAT and/or TOEFL scores (if required) forwarded to the UNO Office of Graduate Studies
• Official transcripts from EACH college or university attended are required whether a degree was received from the institution or not. Applicants with foreign transcripts should include the grade/score sheets as well as a certificate of completion. If the records are not in English, an official translation must be provided by the applicant. Request transcripts well in advance of the application deadline as it may take up to three weeks to receive the documents. Mail transcripts to: UNO Office of Graduate Studies 6001 Dodge Street Omaha, NE 68182
• Current resume detailing employment history, nature of duties/responsibilities/accomplishments, leadership roles and community involvement.
• Statement of Purpose with no more than two pages single-spaced addressing the following:
1. What are your career objectives and how will an Executive MBA assist you?
2. Discuss your most outstanding personal and professional accomplishments.
3. What is the most significant strength you bring to a workforce team and why?
• Three letters of recommendation (one from current employer and two from non-family members) sent directly to the Executive MBA Program: Executive MBA Program 6708 Pine Street MH 100 Omaha, NE 68182 Letters should address your intellectual abilities, professional achievements, and potential for increased management responsibilities.
• Interviews: Required interviews with the Executive Director and alumni panel will be scheduled after the online application is complete.
It is amazing to look back at some of the things that I read and learned during my EMBA that I thought would never apply to me (Leadership Pipeline, Operations, Finance) but have become core competencies in my current work. I have found myself rereading many texts and notes from school so that I can refresh myself and continue to strive to be qualified for the roles that I now hold.
Sean Kingsbury Director of Operations, Priority Promotions Former Operations Manager, Special Intelligence, U.S. Air Force Class of 2011
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