Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion

What you'll study

Coursework combines interactive, experiential learning and applied projects focused on real-world executive challenges. Students develop skills in leading change initiatives, building organizational agility, using data-driven strategies to improve operational efficiency and driving innovation-led revenue growth. Emphases include influence-based leadership, global entrepreneurship, network development and executive decision making. Students select between experiential options in executive followership or building change capacity.

• Program course codes include: DBTL-500, EMBA-501, EMBA-510, EMBA-515, EMBA-520, EMBA-525, EMBA-535, EMBA-540, FINC-510, MGMT-512, MGMT-528, MGMT-522.
• The catalog lists full course descriptions and any prerequisites; students should consult the course catalog for the complete curriculum sequence.

Entry requirements

Applicants must hold a baccalaureate or graduate degree from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and CHEA; transcripts must be sent directly from the issuing institution. A minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.5 is required (based on at least 30 credit hours at the degree-granting school). Applicants with GPA below 2.5 may be admitted on a probationary basis under DeVoe School of Business guidelines.

International applicants must demonstrate a U.S.-equivalent degree; Indiana Wesleyan may request a third-party credential evaluation (AICE and NACES member organizations accepted). English-proficiency thresholds vary by prior education; published minimum scores include TOEFL 79 (bachelor) / 85 (master) / 95 (doctorate), IELTS 6.5 (bachelor/master) / 7.0 (doctorate), Duolingo 90 (bachelor/master) / 95 (doctorate). Graduation requires completion of all curriculum credits with a minimum 3.0 GPA and a minimum grade of C in each course; any grade of C- or below must be repeated.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared for senior and executive-level roles that require strategic leadership and organizational change capability. Typical positions and pathways noted by the program include:

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

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

Tuition is stated at $499 per credit hour for the program; financial aid options include grants, loans, scholarships, veterans' benefits and employer reimbursement. Applicable fees for resources and services may be charged in addition to tuition; tuition rate is guaranteed while continuously enrolled. Prospective students can request cost sheets or contact an enrollment counselor for estimated cost of attendance and financial aid guidance.