The Helzberg School of Management at Rockhurst University is known internationally for its superior development of values-driven business leaders. Graduates of Helzberg’s high-ranking Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) programs include leaders of global and local companies, organizations and nonprofits, as well as professionals in search of self-improvement, a new job or a better salary. But what’s the difference between accredited MBA and Executive MBA programs? Glad you asked.
Executive MBA vs MBA: What’s the Difference?
Executive MBA (EMBA)
- Cohort-based, consisting of powerful and focused relationships of 15-25 seasoned executives in Kansas City area
- Learning experience based around a strategic, applied approach in which concepts are taught through ongoing experiences
- Prerequisites founded on professional experience and executive management skills
- Entire curriculum and program experience taught through an ethical lens for leaders in the local and global perspective
- Executive coaching provides strategic-focused mentoring and C-suite skill development with access to lifelong learning
Helzberg MBA
- Opportunity to build a network across industries and roles from hundreds of MBA peers in Kansas City area
- MBA concepts are taught first, followed by applied learning through projects
- Prerequisites are course-based and include economics, accounting, finance, marketing, as well as business statistics
- Ethical concepts taught in certain courses for business and management, centering around the University’s Jesuit values
- Professional coaching helps students navigate their career plan for growth, transition or new opportunity