Each January and August, the Ross Executive MBA Program admits a new cohort that spans 20 months. The targeted profile and curriculum for each incoming class are identical.
First-Year Course Sequence
Students take three courses concurrently throughout the program. The first-year curriculum includes such classes as Competing on Value, Evaluating Financial Performance, and Decision-Making Under Uncertainty. Parallel to MBA coursework, students participate in the Professional Development Program (PDP), a personalized approach to leadership development that delivers a guided process of self-assessment and reflection. You will create your own customized plan through one-on-one coaching, 360-degree feedback, and other tools that focus on your unique attributes and skills.
Second-Year Course Sequence
Once again, students take three classes concurrently. The second-year curriculum features such classes as Leading Organizational Change, Managing the Value Chain/Supply Chain Management, and Competing on Resources. As in the first year, students continue to progress along the parallel PDP track. Year two of the PDP offers a series of next-level skills workshops and seminars designed to ensure success in the executive ranks. We cover everything from developing dynamic presentations and working with boards of directors to interfacing with Wall Street and handling the media.
Executive Multidisciplinary Action Project (ExecMAP) Course
Through ExecMAP, students consult with partnering organizations on projects designed to motivate executive decisions upon completion: Should a new product or project be launched? Should the company enter a new market? Should an existing facility be expanded or relocated? At the end of the project, Ross EMBAs deliver data-driven results that can be implemented by sponsoring organizations. The ExecMAP course is offered between the first and second years of the program. It is similar to an elective in that students bid on projects that align with their professional interests and goals. Site visits and travel vary by project.
