Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion

What you'll study

The EMBA develops executive-level competencies in strategic leadership, influence-based leadership, organizational change, global entrepreneurship, network development, and strategic revenue growth through innovation and AI. Students complete experiential activities such as a Bespoke case study and a revenue-growth strategy, and select between experiential courses in executive followership or in building change capacity.

• Program courses (listed in the catalog): DBTL-500, EMBA-501, EMBA-510, EMBA-515, EMBA-520, EMBA-525, EMBA-535, EMBA-540, EMBA-548, EMBA-549, EMBA-551.
• Format: online delivery with an embedded Oxford weeklong intensive through the Entrepreneurial Leaders Organization.
• Credits: 30 credit hours.

Entry requirements

Applicants must hold a baccalaureate or graduate degree from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by both the U.S. Department of Education and CHEA, with official transcripts sent directly to IWU. A minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.5 is normally required (students with lower GPAs may be admitted on probation under DeVoe School guidelines). Candidates must submit a resume documenting at least five years of executive leadership experience in roles such as director, executive director or C-suite; qualifying experience may come from business, non-profit, civic, educational, medical, religious or government organizations.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared for senior leadership and strategic roles across sectors. Typical job titles noted by the program include:

• Executive Director
• Chief Strategy Officer
• Director of Innovation
• Leadership Consultant
• Founder / Entrepreneur
• Organizational Change Leader

Scholarships & funding angle

IWU indicates financial aid is available in the form of grants, loans, scholarships, veterans’ benefits and employer reimbursement. Tuition is shown at $675 per credit hour on the program page and applicable fees for resources/services, prerequisites or electives may be assessed; students are advised to request the program cost sheet or consult an enrollment counselor for an estimated cost of attendance and details on aid options.