Are you ready for real change?
Students at the Saunders EMBA Program undergo a major transformation during their intensive 15 months with us. Our internationally accredited program is ideal for high-performing professionals that seek to expand their strategic thinking skills and cross-functional knowledge in accounting, leadership, finance, economics and marketing.
You may enter our program confident in your strengths. But be prepared to discover your weaknesses, as well. You will be pushed to master and apply business concepts to real-world situations. As a result, the way you approach business challenges will change. The way you view global markets will change. And, the way you see yourself will change.
Commitment and Connection
Classes at the Saunders EMBA Program meet all day Friday and Saturday, every other week, for 15 months. During this time you will be assigned to a team of three to five classmates. This team-based approach means you can tap into the
know-how and experience of your classmates for support and diverse viewpoints.
Our students come to us with a minimum of six years of real-world practice in fields as diverse as engineering,
operations, finance, marketing—even chemistry and biophysics. After 15 months those classmates become a strong network of professional associates you can connect with for the rest of your career.
The Executive MBA at the
E. Philip Saunders College of Business
Andrea Childs
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Class 15 A chemist by trade, Andrea Childs realizedshe needed a new formula for success after becoming a brand manager in a global life sciences company. Today her newfound knowledge mixed with her chemistry expertise has resulted in a potent combination.
Now I am as comfortable in the lab as I am at an international financial review. The practical, cutting-edge knowledge I gained has provided the leverage I need to take on a larger leadership position within my organization.
Po-Ya Abel Chuang
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Class 16 Po-Ya Abel Chuang is a rocket scientist.Literally. He came to RIT via Taiwan and Penn State University, and his career path has involved heavy-duty graduate studies in rocket propulsion, combustion, and thermal management. Now he develops fuel cell technology that may someday replace the internal combustion engine.
I realized that R&D is only a small piece of the corporate world. In order to drive real change I needed to strengthen my business acumen, my leadership and negotiation skills. RIT delivers that knowledge through hands-on professors, as well as classmates that bring their own diverse experiences to the classroom.
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William Howe::
Class 16Bill Howe never stops driving process innovation. In leading R&D efforts for a major manufacturing company, he knows that creating new ways to research, test, and develop products can dramatically impact the bottom line. He also knows that what he learns at the Saunders College of Business on Friday or Saturday can be applied at work on Monday.
There’s no time for theories in my work environment. And the Executive MBA program at RIT reflects this reality. Every person in the program—students, faculty and staff— is focused on pushing new ideas and better ways of working. Not only do I benefit from this, but so does my employer.
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The Capstone Project is a powerful process that lets students
analyze, diagnose and present solutions to actual companies. However, students are supported by a faculty mentor along the way, who helps guide, test hypotheses and push for superior results.
PersonAl CoACHinG
At Saunders, students receive personalized coaching for writing, presentation skills, leadership skills and career planning.
Change Your Perspective: The International Study Trip An international business trip highlights your last quarter in the RIT Executive MBA Program. Prior to the trip, each student team is assigned a global company to research. During your trip you will meet with top management at those companies and discuss the challenges they face in a global and increasingly complex economy. You will also attend lectures, visit industrial facilities and meet with local business and government leaders. Past International Study Trips have included China and Eastern Europe.
Real-world Applications: The Capstone Project
Your knowledge and ability to apply the fundamentals of business will be tested as part of the Capstone Consulting Project. This project is a hallmark of the Saunders EMBA Program and truly benefits both students and their corporate clients. During the Capstone a team of students work as management consultants for a company to address real-world strategy and operational issues. Your results are presented to your client’s leadership team for feedback and critique. The reward? When clients adopt student recommendations to effect real change.
Disruptive Innovation
New ideas and creativity are the keys to delivering value in any economy. These concepts are built into every class to help you learn how to ask the right questions and identify opportunities for “disruptive innovation” that will change products and services, businesses and markets.
Typical Topics Covered in Curriculum
• Business Finance, Accounting, Statistics, Economics, and Marketing • Managing Research and Innovation • Managing New Product Commercialization • Operations and Supply Chain Management • Commercialization and Branding • Power, Influence and Negotiation • Globalization and International Business • Capstone Project • Leadership
suPer summit
Each year all Saunders’ EMBA alumni are invited back to attend “Sharpen the Saw” day. This day features outstanding talks by business leaders and a chance to network and learn from over 350 Executive MBA alumni.
Candice Lucas
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Class 13 Candice Lucas wanted control over her career. After working for a large multi-national bank, Candice realized that an Executive MBA would give her an edge in the business world and broaden her career opportunities. She chose RIT because it offered an environment that both challenged and nurtured her. Today, as a leader in a coalition of human service agencies, she uses the negotiation and business skills gained at RIT to drive change in both the public and private sectors.Engage in classroom conversation and don’t be afraid to challenge the professors if your opinions differ from theirs. Embrace the learning from the curriculum as well as from the interaction with your cohort. And enjoy the journey!
Faculty and Staff
Our world-class faculty is made up of full-time instructors involved in both applied research and business practice. Classroom styles include case studies, lectures, group discussions, experiential exercises and team presentations. For a complete profile on the team of dedicated professionals, go online at www.ritemba.com.
Your MBA is Just 15 Months Away
To learn more about Saunders EMBA Program at RIT, we encourage you to visit our campus and meet with us about your career goals and plans. Call 585-475-4534 to set up an appointment. Or, attend one of our scheduled information sessions where you can attend class and meet alumni, faculty and current students.
To Apply
Learn more about our application requirements online at www.ritemba.com. A limited number of scholarships are available for Executive MBA students.
About the E. Philip Saunders College of Business As one of the eight colleges at RIT, the E. Philip Saunders College of Business provides students the resources of a large university while being part of a smaller college. Our programs are at the forefront with an emphasis on managing people, innovations, and technology in a rapidly changing global environment.
Contact Us
RIT Executive MBA Program 585-475-7435
embainfo@saunders.rit.edu
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