Is an EMBA right for me?

This resonates if you’re thinking…

• "I want a bigger voice in strategic decisions."
• "My role is expanding faster than my toolkit."
• "I need enterprise-level thinking, not just functional expertise."

How the Fisher EMBA supports this direction

Many professionals pursue the EMBA to increase their impact without changing employers. Coursework is designed for immediate application, allowing students to bring real organizational challenges into the classroom and return with practical frameworks they can use right away. Executive coaching provides a confidential space to strengthen communication, influence and leadership presence, while faculty bring top-tier academic insight grounded in real-world decision-making. Immersion experiences and peer learning expand perspective, helping students operate with greater confidence and strategic clarity inside their current organization.

Jason D.

Role: Fusion Threat Intelligence Manager Sr.
Career growth experienced during program: Expanded responsibilities
Impact at graduation: “The EMBA has changed how I approach leadership, from the way I make decisions and develop my team to how I think about long-term strategy. I’ve been able to immediately apply what I’m learning to make more data-informed decisions, lead with greater intention and operate at a more strategic level.”

This resonates if you’re thinking…

• “I’m preparing for a larger leadership role.”
• “I need financial and strategic fluency.”
• “I want to move from managing work to leading organizations.”

How the Fisher EMBA supports this direction

For professionals stepping into broader leadership, the EMBA builds the capabilities required to operate at an executive level. Integrated coursework strengthens financial literacy, strategy development and enterprise decision-making, while coaching supports leadership transitions and stakeholder navigation. Faculty-led discussions expose students to complex, real-world scenarios, and immersion experiences broaden market awareness. Many students report expanded responsibilities or formal advancement during or shortly after the program as their confidence and executive readiness grow.

Paul H.

Role when starting the Executive MBA program: Business Development Engineer
Role at graduation: Head of Client Solutions
Impact at graduation: “Executive coaching gave me an outside perspective I couldn’t get within my own organization, while the Executive MBA curriculum gave me new ways to think, lead and influence. That combination helped me navigate my next career move and earn a promotion that was more than incremental.”

Alisha M.

Role when starting the Executive MBA program: Assistant School Leader
Role at graduation: School Leader
Impact at graduation: "As I stepped into a school leader role, the Executive MBA gave me practical tools to make more strategic decisions around staffing, budgeting and resource allocation. It strengthened my confidence as a leader and helped me balance mission-driven work with strong business strategy.”

Jon R.

Role when starting the Executive MBA program: Cargo Operations Program Manager
Role at graduation: Senior Program Manager
Impact at graduation: “The Executive MBA has helped accelerate my transition from an individual contributor to a global people leader, with responsibility spanning North America, Latin America and Europe. I’m now on track for promotion three years earlier than expected, reflecting the increased scope and impact I’ve taken on since starting the program.”

This resonates if you’re thinking…

• “I want to reposition my career.”
• “I’m exploring a shift in industry or function.”
• “I want my experience to travel further.”

How the Fisher EMBA supports this direction

Students pursuing a pivot use the EMBA to build transferable leadership and business fluency. Exposure to diverse industries within the cohort broadens perspective, while faculty frameworks provide language and structure that translate across sectors. Coaching helps students map their strengths to new opportunities and navigate career transitions with intention. Immersion experiences introduce unfamiliar markets and business environments, helping students build confidence and connections that support change.

Kate N.

Role when starting the Executive MBA program: Director of Supply Chain
Role at graduation: Director of Product Management
Impact at graduation: "After 20 years in supply chain, the EMBA challenged me to see the business through a much broader lens. That experience gave me the perspective and confidence to step into a new role with product ownership and greater P&L responsibility.”

This resonates if you’re thinking…

• “I want to launch or acquire a business.”
• “I have an idea I want to pressure-test.”
• “I want to drive innovation inside my organization.”

How the Fisher EMBA supports this direction

Entrepreneurial students leverage the EMBA to structure and validate new ventures. Coursework in finance, strategy and operations provides tools to evaluate opportunities and manage growth, while executive coaching offers a sounding board for decision-making. The peer cohort supplies diverse perspectives and honest feedback, and immersion experiences expose students to entrepreneurial ecosystems and emerging markets. Whether launching a venture or leading innovation internally, students leave with a stronger foundation for calculated risk and sustainable growth.

Levi D.

Role: CEO
Industry: Construction
Impact at graduation: "During the Executive MBA, I went from operating a single business to leading a multi-entity organization, including acquiring and integrating a new company. I’ve been able to apply what I’m learning in real time to make better decisions around strategy, capital allocation and growth, directly impacting how I structure, scale and manage my organizations.”

• Classes meet once a month, for three consecutive days (Thursday-Saturday)
• World-class, senior-level faculty
• Access to Executive Coach
• International and domestic immersions  included in tuition
• Connect with alumni and industry leaders

• Cohort Size: 25 - 35 professionals
• Required Years Professional Work Experience: 7 years
• Average Years Professional Work Experience: 17 years
• Industries Represented:
  • Government/Military
  • Health Care
  • Finance
  • Sales
  • Innovation
  • Engineering
  • Marketing
  • Technology
  • Manufacturing
• Positions Represented:
  • C-suite
  • President
  • Vice President
  • Physician
  • Director
  • Senior Manager
  • Manager
  • Supervisor
  • Engineer