Executive Education at UT Dallas

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Build your skills and grow as a leader.

Explore our innovative executive education offerings, which offer leading-edge, highly differentiated programs.

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Executive MBA

Executive MBA Programs
Programs Format Duration Average Work Experience GMAT Program Start
Executive MBA On campus 21 months 15 years Not Required August
Online Global Leadership MBA Online only 21 months 14 years Not Required January, May, August
EMBA with emphasis in Project Management Online only 21 months 14 years Not Required January, May, August
EMBA with emphasis in Product Lifecycle and Supply Chain Management Online 28 -32 months 11 years Not Required Fall
EMBA with emphasis in Healthcare Leadership and Management (for professionals) On campus and Online 22 months 5 years Not Required Fall, Spring & Summer
EMBA with emphasis in Healthcare Leadership and Management (for physicians) On campus and Online 24 months 15 years Not Required Every two months
Online EMBA with an Emphasis on Healthcare Organization Leadership Online only 28 months 5 years Not Required Fall & Spring

Executive Master’s

Executive Master’s Programs
Programs Format Duration Average Work Experience GMAT Program Start
Leadership and Organizational Development Online 24-36 months 12 years Not Required Fall, Spring & Summer
Systems Engineering and Management On campus (weekends) 18-24 months 3 years Not Required Every semester
Supply Chain Management Executive Education Online 28 months 11 years Not Required Fall
Healthcare Leadership and Management (for professionals) On campus and Online 22 months 5 years Not Required Fall, Spring & Summer
Healthcare Leadership and Management (for physicians) On campus 16 months 15 years Not Required Every two months
MS in Management Science (Global Leadership) Online only 15 months 14 years Not Required January, May, August

Doctorate

Doctorate Programs in Executive Education
Programs Format Duration Average Work Experience GMAT Program Start
Doctor of Business Administration On campus 36 months 15-20 years Not Required Fall
Jindal School student graduating with an emphasis in international management
Sarah Hagan, EMBA’11, Chief Financial Officer, Omnitracs

Sharpen your business acumen.

Executive Education at The University of Texas at Dallas is designed for individuals and organizations ready to drive change.

Our Executive MBA, Executive Master’s, Doctorate, Academic and Professional Certificate programs focus on sharpening leadership, strategy, communications and organizational management skills. Programs also offer the opportunity to concentrate on key industries and areas such as supply chain, operations, project management, healthcare management, professional coaching, consulting and systems engineering. Whether you are looking to find a catalyst for you or your organization — the solutions are here at UT Dallas.

Find the Executive Education program for you
Executive Education students at a networking event
Sid Keswani, EMBA’09, President, Pandora

Build your network and promote yourself.

Business is not only about what you know; it is about who you know.

Building a robust professional network is one of the keys to a transformation in your career. From peer engagement to world-class faculty to alumni and experience-based learning opportunities, the people you meet while you are in our programs shape your experience as much as the curriculum. We will connect you to the world.

Hear it directly from our Executive Education graduates
Bachelor's in Information Technology and Systems graduate showing off his diploma during commencement
Darrick Fitzgerald, Global Leadership MBA ’18, Managing Consultant, Verizon Wireless

Flexible Formats

Leaders and executives know the power of meeting people where they are.

So do we. The programs within Executive Education are flexible to meet our busy executives’ needs without compromising on experience. There is a wide range of course delivery methods, concentrations and ways to engage with peers and faculty.

Compare Executive MBA or Executive Master’s programs

Learn about the new Doctor of Business Administration
Executive Education students in a professional setting
Mike Peng, O. P. Jindal Distinguished Chair, UT Dallas

Innovative Faculty with Real-World Experience

The Naveen Jindal School of Management faculty includes prolific researchers, dedicated educators and top-level corporate executives.

They bring experience, innovation and cutting-edge research into the classrooms. Students can apply what they learn in real time and catapult their career journey.

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Vision for Executive Education

Business professionals and corporations will recognize the Executive Education program as a global leader in business management, leadership education and executive development. We will support the Naveen Jindal School of Management and UT Dallas in achieving marketplace dominance as an innovative executive education entity that offers leading-edge, highly differentiated programs.

Student Testimonials

Varun Gadhok

Varun Gadhok, EMBA

Senior Director – Information Systems, Tenet Healthcare

After an exhaustive national search for EMBA programs, I chose UT Dallas due to their outstanding reputation, cultural fit and academic rigor. I am pleased to report that the coursework lived up to my lofty expectations of an executive program and has yielded a positive return on my investment. The collaborative group studies and presentations boosted my confidence, refined my delivery and left me with a lifetime of fond memories in and out of the classroom.
Qiana Levy

Qiana Levy

UTDs EMBA program has surpassed my expectations. The program allowed me to maintain a demanding work schedule alongside a rigorous course load. The caliber of the professors and students, and the alignment of the course materials was exceptional. The program was well-designed and added immense value to my professional growth. Immeasurable components included the executive projects, international trip, collaboration and rich discussions with like-minded professionals. The curriculum enriched my business acumen, strategic foresight/execution, relationship-building and change management skills, as well as created enduring friendships. I am deeply appreciative and highly recommend UTDs EMBA program.
Ellie Shollenberger

Ellie Shollenberger

The UT Dallas Product Lifecycle & Supply Chain Management is a unique and one of a kind Executive MBA program; no other school offers this concentration. Unlike the traditional EMBA with a finance focus, this program taught me the importance of making the best business decision beyond the numbers. The knowledge and experience I gained in the program has given me more opportunities to be involved with important projects and to manage corporate programs in the company; and I am enjoying this challenge. Most importantly, I learned a lot from my highly experienced classmates with different backgrounds, and the friendships we built during our international study trip is a lifetime gift and priceless!
Jake Henne

Jake Henne, EMBA 2021

World Wide Technology, Client Manager SLED

As a military veteran who spent 7 years as an active duty Army officer, serving exclusively in light infantry units, I had a lot to learn as I transitioned to civilian life in June 2018. I undertook immense self-study and networking primarily via LinkedIn, but I ultimately knew that I would need to refine my business skills and prove myself. Earning an MBA was always something I was interested in, even while on active duty. However, after leaving the Army, that desire heightened immensely. I was fortunate to be accepted in to the UTD EMBA program and will be forever grateful. It has been challenging in many ways, but I have learned so much about how to think about and analyze the bigger picture, and how to communicate and collaborate with professionals from all walks of life. As a type-A personality, the EMBA program has truly challenged me to get out of my comfort zone and grow both personally and professionally. #UTD #UTDEMBA #Veteran #JSOM
Mohammed Omer

Mohammed Omer, GLEMBA ’19

It’s about the experiences of exchanging skill sets and perspectives.
Khaled Hallak

Khaled Hallak, EMBA 2021

Bank of America, Officer, Syndicated Loan Closer

I joined the EMBA program at UT Dallas with aspirations to hone my business acumen and skillsets gathered from academia and real-world experience through both entrepreneurship and large corporate ventures. The EMBA program did not polish my current understanding; they shattered my foundation and rebuilt my business knowledge with the most cutting-edge academics through a prestigious curriculum and world-renowned professors. Throughout the rigors of this program, I quickly learned the importance and power of my cohort. With an ocean of information flowing towards you, it is impossible for one person to absorb and process on their own. I formed a tight bond with some of the brightest executive minds across an array of industries. In this program, we did more than just dissect and examine case studies from historic events; we were able to consult with real corporations in efforts to aid with ongoing and current issues. Our impact was evidenced when select corporations successfully implemented our recommendations. This program is far from easy, it will push you to new heights and you will need to reintroduce yourself to your family and friends upon graduation. On the bright side, the leaders of this program, Pamela Brady (Program Director) and Connie Imhof (Program Manager), are such genuine and caring people, you will feel like a part of a new family throughout the duration of this program. If you are looking to expand your knowledge and grow your network, the EMBA at UTD comes highly recommended.
Andy Miller

Andy Miller, GLEMBA ’16

IT Operations Manager, Splunk

The GLEMBA program’s focus on global business challenges was vital in helping me to understand how my company can grow and succeed in a globally competitive landscape. The courses, interaction with peers and the exceptional faculty have empowered me to analyze and solve problems differently – essentially the program has enabled me to become a better leader.
Curtis Clark

Curtis Clark

My experience during the Supply Chain EMBA program was very rewarding, both professionally and personally. I experienced a terrific camaraderie with my fellow classmates who shared a desire to learn. Dr. Rajamani has a passion for what he teaches and for helping students realize the difference they can make in the workplace. With students from many different industries and cultural backgrounds, I was able to broaden my perspective on the global nature of supply chains. I made this investment in myself.
Jennifer Masie

Jennifer Masie, EMBA 2022

Vice President, Retail Operations and Chief of Staff

I immediately began to apply the skills sets from statistics and economics at work. I can see how the knowledge and confidence has enabled me to be a better contributor overall.
Holly Martin

Holly Martin, GLEMBA ’19

Customer Experience Manager, J.B. Hunt

Because of this program, I was able to present within my organization to five different groups, which led to a promotion, an invitation to assist with three special projects as a new manager, and an appointment as a co-chair to lead professional development for an internal employee resource group.
Vinay Rao

Vinay Rao, EMBA 2021

ERP Specialist Advisor NTT Data Services

As an engineer, who made decisions mostly based on data, I was most impacted by courses like organizational behavior, c-suite leadership, and performance transformation. I also enjoyed all the finance and economics classes. These topics helped broaden my perception of what I can do for my company and community.
Jon McBride

Jon McBride, EMBA ’11

Technology Consultant, Chief Technology Officer, Integrated Healthcare Association

I pursued my MBA for many reasons, but chiefly among them was to start my own company, grow said company, and successfully exit. Win, lose, or draw I wanted my own startup experience. The company I co-founded after our program graduation was recently acquired. My co-founders, investors and I walked away with a great return on investment and with much more knowledge.
Alexander Moeller

Alexander Moeller, EMBA 2017

Quality Director, Diodes Inc.

Coach Mario helped me transform into a more effective and self-aware leader. Using the syllabus and coaching guide provided by UTD as a basis to conduct our sessions, Mario was always very flexible in adjusting the content of our sessions. He thoughtfully summarized the key topics that we discussed during each session and sent them with action items we had agreed on for the following month.
Tu Huynh

Tu Huynh

The Executive MBA in Product Lifecycle in Supply Chain Management has been a tremendous value for me. The knowledge and insights that I gained from the program have helped me be confident in evaluating new business opportunities and understanding supply chain risks in order to maximize the return on investment on our project portfolio. The Executive MBA in PLSCM improved my ability to make many critical decisions for my role in the Digital Business Transformation Office where I am interfacing with many business partners and suppliers on behalf of Comerica Bank.

Daniel Hendrickson, EMBA 2022

VP, Sr. Financial Analyst, First United Bank

The EMBA cohort means being a part of an elite group of individuals with similar drives, intelligence, and upward mobility ambitions. As a member of the cohort, I have benefited from my fellow members’ experience and industry knowledge. The EMBA program is competitive, but the cohort is out for its members’ well-being and improvement.
Business Economics has been my favorite class so far. Professor Kiser’s wealth of knowledge is absolutely world-class. Economics is not an easy subject, but he has the ability to take complex concepts and make them easy to understand.
I would recommend the UTD EMBA program as they create an environment to focus on your professional development and advance it for decades. The material and classes are fantastic, but the quality of the cohort is even more impressive.

Vinesh Reddy

Vice President, Business Process Offshore, Bank of America

The executive coaching experience was transformational. I was analyzed by my coach and was provided great recommendations to improve myself from where I was before the coaching to where I am now. I found the experience to be valuable to me personally and professionally.
Denis Zub

Denis Zub (EMBA 2022)

Just one year ago, when COVID-19 have not even appeared in top-1000 Google searches and flying anywhere on Earth was a five-minute decision, I was sitting in my chair thinking of the next career steps. The only thing I knew then was that I needed inspiration, rethinking, rebooting if you will. Boiling in your day-to-day problems, solving your pre-determined pattern of tasks, and being eventually stuck in your narrow life-box with a boring forward-looking prospect was not the life I wanted to live.
Ashwin Prakash

Ashwin Prakash, GLEMBA ’20

Head of Data Science and Analytics, HCA Healthcare

The application of learnings from Operations Management and Strategic Management courses helped make an immediate impact in my job, merging the lines between school and work while providing an instant return on investment for my employer.
Kilynn Sommer

Kilynn Sommer, EMBA ’15

Strategic Demand Generation and Marketing Communications Leader, Mitel

The UT Dallas Executive MBA program has helped me grow substantially in my role in leading a multicultural task force. I have been able to foster the respect, trust and engagement among disciplines that don’t typically intersect with one another. The disciplines now see the value in ‘the cause’ in their respective roles and also for the patients.
Meredith Carter

Meredith Carter, EMBA 2020

Senior Director of Finance, Gamestop

I’m thankful to have pursued an Executive MBA instead of the format I seriously considered earlier in my career. This program provides the opportunity to practice critical thinking, influencing and delegation skills. I particularly appreciate how courses like Operations Management and Performance Transformation require students to think deeper and more holistically about issues and possible solutions. The course content builds through the program and enables students to view business differently than their functional or technical lens.
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Certificates

Below is a complete list of all Executive Education certificates — both Academic and Professional (non-credit) — sorted by discipline. For more information about a particular certificate, including admission requirements and how to apply, please visit its dedicated web page.


Mission

We strive to serve the global business community — both individuals and organizations — by providing advanced, contemporary executive development programs and opportunities for acquiring the essential knowledge, skills and abilities for continuous personal and professional improvement, and sustainable business success.

We develop and continuously improve programs that incorporate a broad range of management disciplines to address the challenges of managing and leading in the rapidly evolving, dynamic, global society.

Executive Education Alumni Spotlights

Will McIntosh

Will McIntosh, EMBA’06

Senior Manager, Advisory Services, Ernst & Young LLP

McIntosh, a senior manager in Advisory Services at Ernst and Young’s Dallas office, measures his success by the quality relationships he has developed with clients and coworkers throughout his 15 years in the management consulting and financial services industries. He assists leading banks and lenders in solving various management problems and improving their operations in order to better serve customers and meet the demands of other key stakeholders.

Joseph James

Joseph James, MBA’10

Enterpreneur

James, who completed his Executive MBA degree in 2010, manages two startup businesses. At 2020 Commercial, he provides commercial real estate sales, leasing and development services. At Mango Farms Digital Marketing, he and his staff provide web and mobile application development and manage digital marketing for clients.

Sid Keswani

Sid Keswani, MBA’09

President, Pandora Americas

As president of the Americas region, Sid Keswani is responsible for PANDORA’s markets in North America, the Caribbean and Latin America.

Sara Hagan

Sarah Hagan, EMBA’11

CFO, Omnitracs

Hagan, a Dallas resident, joined Omnitracs, LLC, in April 2016, after a successful 11 years at Sabre Corp., where she held senior leadership positions in accounting and finance.

Charles Gillis

Charles Gillis, MBA’04

Executive Director, Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr, PC

Technology and an evolving mindset about work-life balance is completely changing the legal services profession.

Darla Ripley

Darla Chapman Ripley, EMBA’97

Associate, Dave Perry-Miller & Associates Real Estate

Darla Ripley places a lot of importance on maintaining all networks, regardless of industry or location.

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Executive Education Articles

how to write en essay for the executive mba

How to Write an Admissions Essay for an Executive MBA Program

The power of your personal story

Each individual has a story to tell, yet when it comes to the admissions essay, many essays fall short because the applicant fails to effectively convey their story. The beginning of the essay should capture the reader’s attention.

professors discussing what makes a good emba candidate

What Makes a Good EMBA Candidate?

An Excellent Career Investment

When I am asked what makes a good executive MBA candidate, several thoughts come to mind. I’m looking for mature working professionals that are ready to invest in accelerating their career.

Difference Between EMBA and PMBA

What is the difference between EMBA and PMBA?

UT Dallas offers five paths to earning an MBA. Each MBA requires 53 credit hours to complete and all are accredited by AACSB – the gold standard for business schools. Tuition, curriculum and admissions are different, however, for each of these MBA options.

Jackie Kimzey leading a class

The Importance of a Relevant Curriculum

Curriculum is key for students

Creating and maintaining a relevant curriculum is key for students to achieve the maximum return on investment (ROI) in an executive MBA program. Emerging technologies are becoming an integral part of our business environment..

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Executive Education Programs at the Jindal School

Academic Certificates

Gain focused knowledge in specific areas of interest and earn academic credits in these programs that can be transferred to degree programs.

Professional Certificates

Get up to date knowledge on cutting edge topics that are in demand in the current work environment. A university degree is not required for admission.