YOUR POSTGRADUATE PROGRAM, YOUR WAY AT JACKSONVILLE UNIVERSITY’S DAVIS COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
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ince Harvard University established the first Master of Business Administration program in 1908, universities worldwide have gone on to offer MBA options from concentrations in Finance to Healthcare Leadership. However, for students who strive to hold titles such as ‘Chief Executive Officer’, another business education option is on the rise. While the traditional MBA prepares students with the essential knowledge and foundational skills necessary to successfully enter the field of business, the Executive Master of Business Administration, or EMBA, develops established leaders who are ready to grapple with nuance, manage complex operations, and navigate the increasingly globalized business world. Unlike a traditional MBA, the EMBA is specifically tailored to senior managers and business leaders who already have experience in the workforce. According to the EMBA Council, EMBA program applications were 31.6% higher in 2019 than in 2015 across their member organizations. Jacksonville University's (JU) Davis College of Business recognizes the need for quality executive education and meets the demand with two highly ranked, AACSB-accredited executive programs: The Davis College Executive MBA and Doctor of Business Administration. “There is an increasing demand for highquality executive education in Northeast Florida,” said Dr. Angela Mattia, Associate Dean, Director of Graduate Programs, and Professor of Decision Science and Information Systems at JU. “That is why we infuse our in-depth curricula with the kind of flexibility that allows working executives the
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opportunity to earn their executive degree while balancing courses with their work and home lives.” Your EMBA, Your Way JU’s EMBA is built for the working professional, not only through individualized student experiences like executive career coaching and personalized academic advising but through flexible class formats and customizable degree options. Classes meet one weekend per month on JU’s beautiful, riverfront campus in Jacksonville, Florida. If students are unable to make it to class in person, they can stream the class in real-time or watch the recording at a time that works best for their schedule. Flexibility isn't just about convenience, but also about providing students with the opportunity to choose the subject matter that aligns with their passions. As a result, all JU EMBA students are prepared with an education that focuses on leadership style and effective communication, shared learning, networking experiences, and corporate social responsibility. This foundational knowledge prepares students to successfully take on new leadership roles– becoming a rising star in their current organization or launching their own business venture. Students can also further individualize their degree by choosing from two program tracks — Executive Accounting and Finance or Management Development. Real-World Business Experience One of the benchmark learning experiences the Davis College aims to provide for EMBA students is shared culture and
ceo-mag.com / Spring 2022