ROI at a glance

UNO's Executive MBA is one of the least expensive of such programs, costing almost $15,000 less than the national average.

ROSS RIDENOURE
Executive MBA 2002. After serving as VP and Chief Nuclear Officer of OPPD, he became VP, Southern California Edison and Site Manager of their San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station.

The Real Value of an Executive MBA... Better Thinking

The pursuit of an Executive MBA demands a big investment of your time, effort and money. Naturally, you want to know what you will get in return.

1. Fast-track means to improved job performance.

If you are looking to climb the corporate ladder within your company or industry, an Executive MBA will give you the tools you need to improve your job performance, increase marketability, and expand opportunities for advancement.

2. Curriculum that covers and integrates all functional ares of business.

Executive MBA curriculum has retained a strategic look at the foundation disciplines of business while improving courses that focus on soft skills - strategy, leadership, communications and team building. Recognizing that one size does not fit all, we have incorporated elective courses that allow you to focus your attention on subjects specifically related to your career and professional development needs and interests.

The depth and intensity of the program, high interaction with seasoned professionals and executives and coaching by top graduate faculty allows participants to quickly learn the values of time management, efficiency and effectiveness.

3. Expanded professional network.

The variety of backgrounds and distinct experiences of our Executive MBA participants foster a valuable networking environment that is both powerful and exponential. Our increasingly visible alumni group is working to make your experience even more rewarding personally and professionally.

4. Deepening international business perspectives and exposure.

International business exposure and hands-on learning is highlighted in the International Capstone Consulting Project. This is your opportunity to integrate business theory and practice with a real-world business objective. Two weeks of required international travel will increase your international business skills and cultural relationship, which may result in increased travel opportunities with your company.

5. Thinking critically from an Executive's perspective.

Our Executive MBA Program helps you look at business problems and opportunities from a senior management perspective. You will become knowledgeable about the important concepts of the key business disciplines. You will integrate this knowledge with your prior background and experience. Develop and enhance your management and leadership skills so that you can make your new knowledge and perspective productive for you and your firm.
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"The fact that two of our last three CEO's, and many of our vice-presidents and division managers, are graduates of the program, gives clear testimony to the high value we place on it." Ross Ridenoure (EMBA '02) while serving at OPPD