Theresa S. Falcon Executive Master of Business Administration
Department: Foster College of Business
All degree programs offered by the Foster College of Business, Bradley University, are accredited by the AACSB International: The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.
The Theresa S. Falcon Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) program is especially designed for experienced professionals wishing to obtain a master’s degree in business administration. EMBA students have a number of years of significant, post-baccalaureate career experience and typically continue to work full time while enrolled in the program. Participants begin the program at the same time and move through the curriculum together, completing the requirements as a group. The collective professional experience of the program participants enriches the educational environment.
Bradley University’s EMBA program focuses on leadership and the business issues leaders face every day. Leadership is a key issue in contemporary organizations. While effective leadership is a critical component of organizational success, studies indicate that organizations are facing a “crisis of leadership.” Two-thirds of executives surveyed across the nation indicated that their organizations had too many people who were strong in management but weak in leadership. The leadership component of Bradley University’s EMBA program is supported by the Center for Professional Excellence. One of the five business assistance centers in the Foster College of Business, the Center for Professional Excellence is the Midwest affiliate of the Center for Creative Leadership (CCL), the premier leadership development program in the nation.
Unlike traditional MBA and EMBA programs with their prescribed courses in economics, finance, management, and accounting, Bradley University’s EMBA focuses on issues that managers and executives identified as the most pressing problems they faced. The program takes an issues-oriented, problem-solving approach to business. Business issues are addressed from an interdisciplinary perspective. Each issue is approached with insights gained from various business disciplines. Accounting, marketing, management, and finance are integrated throughout the curriculum. Through this award-winning, issues-based, integrated curriculum, program participants will develop a comprehensive business knowledge and awareness.
Through the course of the program, the leadership skills of individual participants will be developed. Faculty and executive coaches will work one-on-one with participants to assess leadership skills and create a personal development plan.
Admissions Information
Admissions Requirement
Online applications are accepted on a rolling admissions basis. Applicants should submit all of their application materials at least 60 days prior to the start of the program. Applicants will be evaluated on the following criteria: managerial experience, undergraduate/graduate performance, letters of recommendation, essay, and a personal interview for entrance into the program.
The required documents are the following:
- Application form. The application form must be complete with meaningful and well-developed answers to the questions on the goals of the applicant. All applicants must submit a non-refundable application fee, payable online, to Bradley University. The fee for domestic applicants is $40.
- Transcript(s).
Official transcripts, sent directly from all post-secondary institutions attended, are required. Bradley alumni need not provide Bradley transcripts. Transcripts can be sent electronically or mailed to:
Graduate Education
Bradley University
1501 W. Bradley Ave.
Peoria, IL 61625
USA
Additional transcripts may be required at the discretion of Graduate Education. Applicants who have completed graduate-level coursework or post-baccalaureate coursework should submit all transcripts reflecting graduate coursework. - Three letters of recommendation. Recommendation forms are included on the online application site. Please note that a direct supervisor must be one of the recommenders, unless you are self-employed.
- Personal essay. Directions for the essays can be found on the online application site.
- Interview. Once your application is received, an on-campus interview will be scheduled. Be prepared to describe projects you have handled that demonstrate your management skills.
A link to the online application site can be found at www.bradley.edu/emba. For additional information, please contact the:
Graduate Program Coordinator
Foster College of Business, Bradley University
1501 W. Bradley
Peoria, IL 61625
E-mail: emba@bradley.edu
Phone: (309) 677-3714
Admissions Criteria
The entire application package is evaluated as a portfolio. The portfolio includes a personal statement, history of managerial and/or leadership experience of at least five to seven years, and letters of reference. As well as determining the academic qualifications of each individual, the composite picture aids in identifying if that person will contribute to the growth of fellow students in the cohort. A personal interview with the EMBA Academic Director is an integral part of the portfolio evaluation.
The GMAT is not required for admission to the EMBA program. Rarely, a candidate without a baccalaureate degree may be admitted as an exception to the baccalaureate degree requirement when the applicant has an exceptional portfolio including a significant record of managerial experience.
The final admission recommendation rests with the Associate Dean.
Program Costs
The fee for the Fall 2019 EMBA degree program is $68,000. Tuition, instructional materials, meals, and the international trip, excluding student's airfare and some meals, are included in the fee.
Payment Schedule for Program
Deposit $500
Due immediately upon acceptance into the program
First Payment $33,500
Due on the first day of class
Second Payment $34,000
Due halfway through the program
Scholarships
Theresa S. Falcon Executive MBA Scholarships
Funded through the Theresa S. Falcon Executive MBA endowment, limited scholarships may be available to students admitted to the EMBA program, with an emphasis on health professionals. The available earnings shall be used to award scholarships as determined by the Director of the Theresa S. Falcon Executive MBA program in consultation with the University’s Office of Financial Services.
Other Scholarships
The following scholarships are also available for EMBA students who are admitted unconditionally into the program: Company Loyalty, Non-profit/Government/Education, and the Dean’s EMBA Scholarship.
Applicants for need-based scholarships must complete a Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA).
The application deadline for all EMBA Scholarships is 60 days prior to the start of the program. Contact the Graduate Program Coordinator at emba@bradley.edu or 309-677-3714 to learn about priority scholarship award timelines.