Today’s Chat Guests
J. Mike MooreGoizueta Communications Office
Kathleen Edwards Sr. Associate Director, EvMBA ‘08, MBA Admissions
Larisa Epshteyn Associate Director, MBA Admissions
New Dean: Erika Hayes James
• Named dean on May 19• Senior Associate Dean of
Executive Education at Darden School of Business
• Assistant professor at Goizueta from 1998 to 2001
• First female, African American dean in business school top 20
• Research: Crisis Leadership, Women in Leadership
“I believe the Goizueta Business School is a world-renowned school that is on the verge of greatness.” – Erika James
MBAs for Working Professionals
BOTH the Evening and Executive MBA Programs…
• World Class Faculty• Intimate Learning• Global Opportunities• Exclusive Network• Career Support
Immediate ROIApplication
Continuation of Career Progression
Current Rankings
U.S. News Businessweek Financial Times
Full-Time MBA 20 22 22Evening MBA 11 14 -Executive MBA 17 22 -Undergraduate BBA 13 9 -
Executive Education - - 11
Goizueta is one of the nation’s only schools with four, top-20 ranked degree programs.
EvMBA Overview
Two Evenings per Week• Typically two courses per term, each course
meets once per week
• Classes are 6:30 – 9:15 p.m.
• Core courses meet on Monday and Wednesday evenings; Elective courses offered Monday-Thursday evenings
• Core cohort, flexible electives structure
• Standard length: 8 semesters, 32 months Minimum length: 6 semesters, 24 months
Evening MBA Program=
9 Core Courses+
8 Elective Courses+
3 Co-curricular ModulesManagement Practice
Leadership DevelopmentInternational Study
EvMBA Class Profile
Incoming Class Size 90
GMAT Average Score 635
GPA Average 3.3
GMAT 80% Range 570-720
Average Years of Work 5-6
Women 30%
Minority 15%
International 20%
Undergraduate Degree by Field of StudyEvMBA Class Snapshot
Weekend Executive MBA• Classes held on alternating Fridays
and Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30p.m. both days
• General Management Curriculum– Several electives offered on Thursday
evenings and after completion– Includes Management Practice &
Leadership Development
• 21 months, starts in August each year
Modular Executive MBA• Classes held from Sunday through
Saturday (7 days) roughly once a quarter from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• General Management Curriculum– Several electives built into the in-class
weeks, additional opportunities exist– Includes Management Practice &
Leadership Development
• 20 months, starts in September each year
EMBA Overview
Average Age 38
Average Years of Work 14
Women 23%
International 17%
U.S. Minority 24%
Languages Spoken 26
Graduate Degrees 30%
EMBA Class Profile
Combined Class Profile by Functional AreaEMBA Class of 2014 Profile
MBA Career Management Center for Working Professionals
As a student, you will have access to:
Content : A framework and programs for career planning and goal-setting Coaching: Individualized career coaching support Connections: Networking and corporate connection opportunities & events
Goizueta’s MBA Career Management Center partners with our Working Professional MBA students
to build lifetime foundational skills for establishing and managing career objectives.
Career Support
Application Deadlines
Evening MBA Program
• June 6, 2014 • July 9, 2014
Executive MBA Programs
• June 1, 2014 • June 30, 2014• July 15, 2014*
*Modular program only
Q & A
Frequently Asked Questions
• Should I take the GMAT or the GRE?
Frequently Asked Questions
• Should I take the GMAT or the GRE?• Does the order I submit application parts matter?
Frequently Asked Questions
• Should I take the GMAT or the GRE?• Does the order I submit application parts matter?• Are there scholarship opportunities?
Frequently Asked Questions
• Should I take the GMAT or the GRE?• Does the order I submit application parts matter?• Are there scholarship opportunities?• Is there a disadvantage for applying in Round 5?
Frequently Asked Questions
• Should I take the GMAT or the GRE?• Does the order I submit application parts matter?• Are there scholarship opportunities?• Is there a disadvantage for applying in Round 5?• When should I schedule an interview?
Frequently Asked Questions
• Should I take the GMAT or the GRE?• Does the order I submit application parts matter?• Are there scholarship opportunities?• Is there a disadvantage for applying in Round 5?• When should I schedule an interview?• What about waiver exams and transfer credits?
Frequently Asked Questions
• Should I take the GMAT or the GRE?• Does the order I submit application parts matter?• Are there scholarship opportunities?• Is there a disadvantage for applying in Round 5?• When should I schedule an interview?• What about waiver exams and transfer credits?• Do you offer international travel opportunities?
Frequently Asked Questions
• Should I take the GMAT or the GRE?• Does the order I submit application parts matter?• Are there scholarship opportunities?• Is there a disadvantage for applying in Round 5?• When should I schedule an interview?• What about waiver exams and transfer credits?• Do you offer international travel opportunities?• Can I take daytime courses if my schedule allows?