Graduate Schools, Corporate Environment
Many well-known universities around the country have developed advanced degree programs that cater to business executives and senior leaders who are looking to further their education. These schools have designed curricula based on real-world management scenarios to train executives to excel in the world of business. Courses are offered in multiple business areas, yet are not disruptive to busy corporate schedules. Texas has an extensive list of schools with this type of curriculum.
Texas A&M University
Texas A&M University's Mays School of Business ranked No. 1 by the Wall Street Journal. Courses are offered on a Houston-area campus on alternate weekends. Tuition includes course materials, fees associated with the seminar held in Washington D.C., and lodging expenses during the required week-long residency. At least 10 years of management experience is required for admission into the program.
Texas A&M University
385 Wehner Bldg. 4356
College Station, TX 77843
888-551-9998
emba.tamu.edu
Rice University MBA for Executive
Rice University's Jones Graduate School of Business is located in Houston, Texas and is ranked 11th by the Wall Street Journal for its curriculum. Students range from senior level managers to those with degrees in law or medicine. To be admitted into Rice, students must have a minimum of 10 years management experience. Tuition includes textbooks, course material, and a laptop computer with software necessary for course instruction. Fifty-seven graduate credits are required for program completion, achieved in 22 months.
Rice University MBA for Executive
6100 Main St.
Houston, TX 77005
713-348-6060
business.rice.edu
Tulane University Executive MBA
Tulane University's Freeman School of Business is ranked among top graduate programs in the world by Business Week. The school offers a Houston-based executive MBA program with a focus on global business operations. Classes are offered on alternate weekends with occasional travel to the New Orleans campus for workshops, included in the tuition. The tuition also includes an eight-day international seminar at a different location each year, used to enrich the academic experience. Years of experience vary depending on the student's job responsibilities. This program can be completed in 18 months.
Tulane University Executive MBA
1700 West Loop South
Houston, TX 77027
866-TULANEMBA
freeman.tulane.edu
Texas Woman's University
Texas Woman's University School of Management was ranked as the largest program in Texas in 2008. The school offers a blended program with alternating weekends combined with an online curriculum. Five years of management experience is required for admission. The program can be completed in as little as 15 months. Courses are offered on TWU's Houston and Denton campuses.
Texas Woman's University
6700 Fannin
Houston, TX 77030
713-794-2000
twu.edu
University of Texas at Arlington
The executive MBA program offered at UT Arlington is the only EMBA program in Texas to offer a Graduate Certificate in Asian Business Studies. The program can be completed in 15 months, including a four-day orientation. Students must have four to seven years management experience for admission. Courses are held on alternate weekends and tuition includes all course material.
University of Texas at Arlington
701 S. West St.
Arlington, TX 76019
214-577-1111
emba.uta.edu
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