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University of Virginia, Darden School of Business, Executive MBA
University of Virginia, Darden School of Business, Executive MBA
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The University of Virginia Darden School’s Executive MBA features a schedule designed specifically for busy working professionals, and involves both in-person and virtual components so you can effectively balance your time between work and class.
Category
Executive MBA Programs
Features
• Cohort-based learning • Case method • An intensive leadership residency • Online classes and exams • Business simulations • Feedback sessions • Coaching sessions
Degree Name
Executive Master of Business Administration
Duration
21 months, on-campus
Cost
Approximately $155,000
What is best?
• An intensive leadership residency • Online classes and exams • Business simulations • Feedback sessions • Coaching sessions
What are the benefits?
• Flexible schedule enable you to work full time while earning your MBA; • Cohorts feature students from diverse backgrounds, experiences and interests; • About one-third of the program is delivered via distance learning; • Interact with your faculty and fellow classmates by sharing screens; • Concepts can be applied immediately in your job
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The University of Virginia, Darden School’s Executive MBA utilizes the case method rather than a lecture-based approach to deliver a management education that empowers you to develop new perspective and enhance your leadership skills so you can transform into a competent business leader.
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The University of Virginia Darden School’s Executive MBA features a schedule designed specifically for busy working professionals, and involves both in-person and virtual components so you can effectively balance your time between work and class. The Darden Executive MBA utilizes the case method rather than a lecture-based approach to deliver education. The case method enables you to hold open dialogue with the faculty, and learn from classmates, who themselves are experienced managers who bring unique perspectives to the case discussion. Darden’s case method is based on a four-step learning process, which allows for complete understanding, integration and application of the materials. The first step is based on individual work; you’ll read and consider each case on your own. The next step involves team-based collaboration: share your ideas with your learning team, typically a cross-functional team of five to six peer managers, and learn to challenge, persuade and inspire others; to reconcile differing viewpoints; and to make smart decisions. The third step is the classroom, either an online class meeting or on-Grounds class. Action-oriented classes include case discussions, simulations, and individual and group presentations. The final step is Reflection/Application: reflect on what you have learned so far as a result of the input from your learning team, class and professors.
After completing the integrated coursework that forms the core curriculum of the EMBA program, students choose from a range of available electives. At the beginning and the end of the 21-month program, all EMBA students come together in Charlottesville for a week-long intensive leadership residency. The two residencies enable you to develop new perspectives on the management challenges you face every day. They also enhance your leadership skills through workshops, coaching and reflection. Students are allowed to choose the most convenient program format between: Monthly in-person residencies which typically take place on weekends; and global residencies, where students spend the week attending case method classes, participating in Global Leadership Explorations and learning to work across international borders.
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