Cohort Experience

A Cohort by definition is a group or company, a companion or associate. At Stetson, the Executive MBA Program Cohort experience provides an immediate safety net and network of collaboration that extends learning, camaraderie, and creates meaningful friendships.

The Executive MBA was designed with a study team concept often referred to as Cohort-based learning. This format creates an enriching classroom experience by providing students with similar aspirations an engaging environment where discussion flourishes and work and personal experiences are utilized as a launching pad.

Each August, an Executive MBA Cohort begins their journey. In the first year, students build core competencies in economics, statistics, management, marketing, accounting, finance, information technology, quantitative methods, and business law and business tools. The foundation work has been set.

Recognizing global economy and the importance of appreciating the difference in business practices, the program has a study abroad component – the International Trip – which is the bridge to advanced study. Students travel abroad for a week in June. The Cohort meets with international business leaders and learns first-hand how practices differ. The Cohort experiences the culture that supports these international businesses. Often, best practices are shared and implemented in the workplace. Destinations have included Dublin, Prague, Dubai, Hong Kong, and Vietnam.

Advanced Study fills the last year of the EMBA program. The foundation work in the first year and the International Trip experiences support your learning efforts. In the second year of study, you focus on e-commerce, operations research, financial management, advanced accounting, marketing decision making, international business and finance, organizational theory and behavior, strategic management, business strategy, and business plan development. The Cornerstone Project and business plan development courses are critical in demonstrating individual and Cohort team ability to apply strategies and skills learned from the entire 19 month program.

In the Stetson EMBA program, you are not just a number. Class size is held to a maximum of 24 students so that highly qualified professors, the EMBA Program Coordinator, and the Celebration Center location will provide individualized assistance and access to you throughout your time with us. 

• 95% of Executive MBA professors have Ph.D.’s in their field, have relevant business experience, are considered excellent faculty by students and peers, and have published relevant research in their fields.
• The Executive MBA Program Coordinator is dedicated to you, providing superior and consistent support and service throughout your program. This includes: course registration, coordination of course textbook and material distribution, weekly communication, grade dissemination, and international trip and special event planning.
• The Celebration Center is available for study groups, library/resource material use, and technology utilization on-demand.

Class Profile

The strength of the Stetson Executive MBA is built not only on the quality of our faculty, but also on the quality of our participants.

Well-Rounded Students

Despite lives filled with work and family commitments, Stetson School EMBA students also make time for outside activities and volunteer work that add meaning to their lives. Away from the classroom and boardroom, program students are accomplished athletes, talented musicians and artists, community leaders and dedicated volunteers to a variety of causes.

Experience

Stetson Executive MBA participants bring an average of over 14 years of professional experience to the program. Advancement and innovation distinguish their career histories. The weekend residential format of the program and team-oriented curriculum connects these successful leaders in a close-knit, high-level learning community.

Diversity

Participants bring a broad range of industry knowledge to the Stetson Executive MBA program. It serves not only executives from industry leaders but also entrepreneurs, public sector employees, physicians, small businesses owners, and more. The diversity of organizations represented and the experience of participants combine to create an unparalleled educational environment.

Who is a typical EMBA student?

• AGE: 36

• GENDER: Female 56%, Male, 44%

• FAMILY: Married with one or more children

• WORK HISTORY: At least 7 years at current employer

• MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE: About nine years

• SALARY: $76,000-$100,000

• RESIDENCE: Within 150 miles of program