COURSE CURRICULUM

The Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) at Wichita State University is a cohort-based, AACSB-accredited graduate program requiring 30 credit hours of coursework completed over an intensive 18-month period. Students progress through the curriculum together as a group, creating a collaborative learning environment that encourages professional networking, leadership development, and the exchange of real-world business experiences. The curriculum is specifically designed for experienced managers, executives, and business owners, focusing on strategic leadership, decision-making, innovation, and organizational performance. Students begin by developing leadership capabilities through courses such as Strengths-Based Executive Coaching and Leading in a Complex World, while also learning how to apply business analytics for strategic decision-making. Financial expertise is strengthened through Financial Reporting and Analysis, Strategic Corporate Finance for Executives, and Accounting for Planning and Control. The program also addresses critical aspects of modern management, including Strategic Human Resources, Operations and Supply Chain Management, Business Law and Ethics, and Economics of Managerial Decisions. Recognizing the evolving business landscape, the curriculum includes contemporary topics such as Marketing in the Digital Age, Digital Transformation, Applied Usage of Artificial Intelligence in Business, Corporate Entrepreneurship and Innovation, and Global Business. Students also study Negotiations, Strategic Real Estate, and Mental Wellness as a Business Strategy, reflecting the program’s emphasis on both professional effectiveness and personal leadership development. A unique feature of the EMBA is its integration of executive coaching and practical application throughout the curriculum, helping students align academic learning with their individual career goals. The program concludes with a Consulting Project Capstone, allowing students to apply the knowledge and skills gained throughout the degree to solve real-world business challenges. The curriculum is carefully structured to provide a broad understanding of finance, marketing, operations, technology, leadership, strategy, innovation, and global business while maintaining a strong focus on executive-level decision-making. Graduates emerge with enhanced leadership abilities, advanced strategic thinking skills, greater confidence in managing complex organizations, and the expertise needed to lead businesses, government agencies, healthcare organizations, nonprofit institutions, and entrepreneurial ventures in an increasingly competitive and technology-driven global economy.