Degree: Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Program Overview
The Executive MBA (EMBA) is tailored to those poised to move into a more prominent leadership role through exposure to concepts that will equip them to think broadly, evaluate situations, and develop creative solutions as effective leaders. A hallmark feature of the program is the exploration of the four levels of leadership, amplifying students' ability to effect change at the personal, team, organization, and societal levels. Classes are held during monthly residencies in the company of intimate cohort groups.
Program Requirements
Weatherhead Executive MBA
The 48 credit hour program takes place over 16 residencies. The curriculum is delivered over five semesters or 21 months. Both fall and spring semesters are comprised of four, three-day residencies (Thursday, Friday, Saturday), with additional track-specific site visits during one residency in the spring semester. The summer semester includes the 10-day international study tour as part of the international business course EMBA 475. Although individual study habits vary, students should anticipate spending 15-20 hours per week to study outside of classes.
The Weatherhead EMBA is a lock-step cohort program. Participants self-select learning teams that represent essential study partnerships over the course of the program as well as invaluable resources for networking and organizational support. Learning teams meet weekly outside of the classroom, either face-to-face or remotely, to achieve course objectives and enhance the learning experience. In addition, faculty often host optional study and review sessions.
Cleveland Clinic-Weatherhead Executive MBA
Not admitting students for the 2023-2024 academic year.
The Cleveland Clinic-Weatherhead Executive MBA at Case Western Reserve University combines Weatherhead School of Management's breakthrough business concepts of leadership in management with Cleveland Clinic’s innovation in healthcare to make this EMBA the premier option for experienced professionals in the healthcare profession. Participants in the Cleveland Clinic-Weatherhead EMBA join students in the traditional EMBA track to provide cross-pollination of ideas from a multitude of industries and experiences.
