Comparison of MBA Pathways

Program

Executive MBA (EMBA)

MBA

Learning format & location

Milwaukee campus and online

Milwaukee campus and online

Online

Class times

Saturday, 7:45 a.m. - 5 p.m. every other weekend; three periods of residency.

Campus courses are typically offered one evening/week, with a 5:30-8:15pm class time

Asynchronous

Class format(s)

60% of coursework is offered on campus through Saturday meetings and residencies.  40% of coursework is completed online.

Classes available through classroom, blended, and online formats.

100% online

Class size

Cohort model with team-based learning. The cohort typically includes 15-22 students.

Average class size: 24

Average class size: 24

Specializations

International Business

Marketing

Finance

International Business

Economics

Health Systems Leadership

Finance

Health Systems Leadership

Curriculum design

Cohort-based curriculum

Individualized Schedule

Individualized Schedule

Length of program

17 months

Average completion: 2 years. Full-time students can finish in 1.5 years

28 months

Total Credits

39.5 credits

31.5 - 42 credits, depending on undergraduate background

31.5 - 42 credits, depending on undergraduate background

Cost

 

$79,500 all-inclusive tuition covers all credits, textbooks & materials, international trip including single occupancy hotel, most meals, a tablet computer that you keep, parking, all meals on class days, optional hotel during immersion week, and all fees.

$1,360 per credit for 2024-2025

$1,360 per credit for 2024-2025

Updated 10/2023