Participants of the Executive MBA Program benefit from the diverse industry and educational backgrounds represented in the class. Within the study teams, and more broadly within the entire class, students become valuable resources to one another. A result is the development of a strong network among alumni and current participants.

Study Teams

The Executive MBA Program is designed to build an intensive collaborative educational process within study teams and among members of the class. Study teams are an integral part of the program from both an academic perspective and also as a means for mutual support. Teams of four or five individuals are formed at the beginning of the Program by the Executive MBA Program leadership.  In configuring the teams, consideration is given to providing diversity of background and breadth of expertise so that total group effectiveness is maximized. Geographical proximity is also a factor, allowing study teams to meet conveniently each week outside of class. 

Approximately one-third of course work is performed and graded as team projects, with the balance as individual work. The study team also serves an important function beyond teamwork – even individual work is discussed in the study team setting where appropriate.  Indeed, an important tenet of Executive MBA education is that those who are expert in a particular subject assist in educating their fellow team members and classmates through advising and leading discussions. 

Networking

The Executive MBA Alumni Association provides a forum for sharing information of professional, business and general interest among its members. The hundreds of alumni in this active network interact socially and do business with one another on a regular basis.  These activities enhance the camaraderie developed among the students in the program.