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The Executive MBA That Built The Bay Area

Growth happens through experimentation — with new ideas, different industries, real-world projects. For over 40 years, Saint Mary’s College Executive MBA (EMBA) students have been encouraged to stretch their minds through experiential learning and a creative mindset – resulting in the Bay Area's rich history of innovation.

Join a body of scholars where you are known by name and a program ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top-tier regional university.

Individual Attention

We know that EMBA students must balance their education with other obligations. The predominately-online, instructor-led program also includes a robust on-campus experience structured to accommodate working professionals. Cohort-based collaborative learning and small class size encourage diverse discussions and personal attention.

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Boost your credibility and earning potential

Because of the flexible format, the Executive MBA program allows you to earn your degree in 18 months by attending courses while remaining on the job. Our graduates see an increase in salary by broadening their knowledge base and impact organizations in very practical ways. They have progressed into leadership roles at Google, Apple, Cisco, Intel, Wells Fargo, Salesforce, Gap, Chevron, PayPal, and countless others.

Leverage Our 40 Years In the Bay Area

For over 40 years our graduates have been developing the Bay Area landscape into a hub of technology and innovation. Not only will your cohort become a strong support system and a significant network of business connections and friendships, but you'll also build a strong network with thousands of Alumni that you'll be able to leverage throughout your career.

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EMBA Career Paths

Brand Ambassador

Strategic Sourcing Manager, ServiceNow

Director of Sales

VP of Sales, Cobalt.io

Assistant Controller

Regulatory Reporting Supervisor II/VP, Bank of the West

Senior Project Manager

Senior Program Manager, LinkedIn

Human Resources Director

Senior Director, Human Resources, Upwork

Digital Advisor & Program Management Office Lead

Senior Manager (IT Strategy, Compliance & Finance), Chevron

EMBA Industry Segments

Government & Public Administration

Non-Profit

Financial Services

14%

Utilities

Healthcare

13%

Transportation

Arts & Entertainment

Technology

12%

Education

BioTechnology

Food & Beverage

Recruiting

Other

25%

Career Development

SEBA Graduate Career Services (SGCS) is focused exclusively on Graduate Business Students and Alumni and is dedicated to providing individualized, innovative services designed to help you achieve your career goals.

Career Services

SEBA Graduate Career Services offers state-of-the-art employer, industry, and salary resource information along with exclusive Business Graduate job openings. We are here to support you in your continued professional development. Valuable services include:

Resume updating
Post-employment counseling
Workplace harmony consulting
Succession planning
Networking events
Job-finding strategy
Learning to love your work and thrive

Professional Development

This is an opportunity to build your leadership skills and strengthen organizational effectiveness, focusing on the following areas:

Time Management
Stress Elimination
Negotiation Skills
Networking Within
Self-Promotion
Creating Your Personal Career Map
C-Suite Speaker Series

Alumni Network

Saint Mary's College has one of the most active and responsive alumni networks in the world — with 50,000 active alumni engaged in dozens of alumni clubs and affinity groups. The School of Economics and Business Administration has over 7,000 alumni that act as mentors, executive speakers, coaches, and connections.

EMBA Career Outcomes

Graduation Rate	Employment Rate	Average Salary at Beginning	Average Salary at Graduation	Salary Difference	Percentage Change
95%	88%	$118,313	$132,966	$14,652	12%

* 3-year post-graduation outcomes 2015-2017

Recent Employers of EMBA Graduates

Chevron
RobertHalf
LinkedIn
Standford University Medical Center
PG&E
First Republic Bank
Workday
Google
Kaiser Permanente
Adobe
Provident Credit Union
Genentech

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There are many ways to immerse yourself in the Saint Mary’s community and meet people, from choosing among the more than 50 student organizations to doing community service or studying abroad.

With 16 NCAA Division 1 teams including basketball, soccer, cross-country, softball, and baseball fielded from 2,800 undergraduate students, athletics truly unifies our student body.
You might join one of our 40+ student organizations, suit-up for one of our intramural leagues or sit-in on the Global Economic Forum. You won’t run out of options here.
Attend the Executive Speaker Series, ChangeMakers, Speed Mentoring, Career Advantage workshops, and Alumni events and mix with alumni, professors, and recruiters.

Meet the Students

Seanna Allen, Executive MBA, Executive MBA Program, EMBA, Saint Mary's College of California, SMC, School of Economics and Business Administration, Graduate Business, Bay Area

Seanna Allen

"I really love this program, it's been transformation for me. It hasn't been an experience where you go in and sit through classes and then you get your degree at the end and move up in your career; it's much more than that."

Radhika Jain, Executive MBA, Executive MBA Program, EMBA, Saint Mary's College of California, SMC, School of Economics and Business Administration, Graduate Business, Bay Area

Radhika Jain

"I feel like there is a need for conscientious leadership. The Saint Mary's MBA is a principled degree—it strives to build the kind of leader that I want to become. I want to equip myself with an education that will help me be a mindful leader."

David Newhouse, Executive MBA, Executive MBA Program, EMBA, Saint Mary's College of California, School of Economics and Business Administration, SMC, Graduate Business, Bay Area

David Newhouse

"The greatest thing about the EMBA program was the revelation that I wasn't "too" old to go back to school and learn new skills. My instructors and classmates were very helpful as well so that I would suceed."

Seun Ayeni, Executive MBA, Executive MBA Program, EMBA, Saint Mary's College of California, School of Economics and Business Administration, SMC, Graduate Business, Bay Area

Seun Ayeni

"The academic quality of the professors has pushed me to work harder. The results have been immediate. My colleagues have noticed a difference in the level of my work since enrolling at Saint Mary's."

What You'll Learn

Students join our program with a variety of backgrounds and experiences and In the business world, your success often depends on your ability to complete work through teams. While much of the curriculum involves individual work, you will also work with a team on group presentations and projects, allowing you to refine your leadership and teaming skills.

The Saint Mary's learning environment is student-centered, interactive, focused on collaboration, and designed to stimulate critical thinking. You'll join an intimate class of experienced professionals, which allows professors to actively engage everyone in the learning process—even during online sessions. Many students tell us that they learn as much from classmates as they do from professors.

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Admissions

EMBA Program students are a diverse group of highly motivated people, representing a wide range of educational backgrounds and levels of experience.

Academic preparation:

Applicants for admission to the EMBA program must hold a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from an accredited college or university.
The Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT).

Professional work experience:

Management experience, which may include managing people, projects, budgets, or leading teams.

Priority scholarship consideration will be given to candidates admitted in Rounds 1, 2, and 3. If you are applying beyond the Round 3 deadline, you may still apply for our scholarships directly on our Scholarships Webpage.

Application Deadlines

One	Two	Three	Four
December 12	February 7	May 27	July 15

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Tuition and Aid

Tuition for the 2022-20231 EMBA program is $75,888.

We offer the following to help support your tuition and fees:

Scholarships:
Scholarships are awarded on various criteria usually reflecting the values and purposes of the donor or founder of the award.

Payment Plans:
Plans for paying any outstanding debts. Within a payment plan, the borrower agrees to pay back a certain amount of money each month to repay the debt.

Financial Aid:
Financial assistance intended to aid students in reaching their educational goals. This assistance may come in a variety of forms such as grants, scholarships, work-study and loan programs.

Veterans' Benefits:
Saint Mary's College is approved for the continued education of Veterans and their eligible family members under the Department of Veteran Affairs. All Graduate Business Programs (MBA and MS) are recognized as full-time, and we are also proud to participate in the Yellow Ribbon Program.

Jan Warhuus

EMBA Program Director
Professor & Associate Dean, Graduate Business Programs

Berna Aksu, Professor, Executive MBA, Sr Director of Executive Education & Strategic Partnerships, Saint Mary's College, School of Economics and Business Administration, Graduate Business

Berna Aksu

Professor, Management & Entrepreneurship
Sr Director, Executive Education & Strategic Partnerships
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