Howard University Online Executive MBA

Intro

The Howard University online Executive MBA is crafted for the elite business professional who is ready to lead and seeks a competitive edge in global business. This transformational program will provide a comprehensive understanding of industry and preparation to strategically think and act from the perspective of senior leadership. Developed for experienced and emerging business leaders, this distinctive program will elevate your leadership abilities and help you redefine your career.

Curriculum

Financial Accounting
Financial Management
Organizational Behavior and Leadership
Marketing Strategy
Statistics and Data Analysis
Strategic Communications
Legal and Ethical Issues in Business
Managing Technology and Innovation
Managerial Accounting
Creating Value Through Supply Chain
Applied Economics for Executives
Managing the Global Business Environment
Entrepreneurship
Strategic Management: Capstone

Program Format

42 semester credit hour degree program with 14 three credit hour courses
Students complete three 5-week courses (9 credit hours) per term
Students can complete the program in 5 terms or 1.3 years
All students complete an MBA Fundamentals orientation course before their first term, which is a 2-4 week self-paced orientation course that covers basic accounting and finance principles as well as tools and strategies for student success.

Rankings

U.S. News & World Report’s 2011 Annual Guide to America’s Best Colleges has named Howard University among the nation’s top tier of national research universities offering a range of undergraduate, master’s and doctoral degrees. Howard University is now ranked 104th among the nation’s best national universities.

Howard was also ranked among the top U.S. Business Schools (#53) by Bloomberg BusinessWeek and #1 for Greatest Opportunities for Minority MBA Students by Princeton Review 2011.

Admissions Requirements

42 semester credit hour degree program with 14 – three credit hour courses (delete hyphen) 43 Students complete three 5-week courses (9 credit hours) per term Students can complete the program in 5 terms or 1.3 years All students complete an MBA Fundamentals orientation course before their first term, which is a 2-4 week self-paced orientation course that covers basic accounting and finance principles as well as tools and strategies for student success.

Undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited college or university

A minimum of 7 years of professional work experience, with 5 years in a management or senior leadership role

Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher is recommended, but not required

Official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended

Current resume or CV detailing all previous work experience

Statement of Interest

3 letters of recommendation – 1 recommendation from a current supervisor

GMAT recommended, but not required

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) results for international students for whom English is not their native language forwarded from the Educational Testing Service. A minimum score of 550 on the written exam and 213 on the computer-based exam is required for admission.

$75 non-refundable application fee

Rankings and Accreditation

The Howard University School of Business is accredited by AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Howard University is also regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

• Address: 2600 6th Street, NW, Washington DC, 20059
• Phone: 877-398-3053
• Email: admissions@onlineprograms.howard.edu
• Website: executivemba.howard.edu/