2022 marked 10 years from my completion of RIT’s Executive MBA program, and a good point in time to reflect on the investment.  As a self-employed strategy consultant, I knew that if I could enhance my portfolio of services immediately, I could deliver more value to clients immediately. Saunders College of Business connected me to an alum who had also been self-employed while earning his EMBA. He advised me to keep a separate notebook throughout the program dedicated to jotting down ideas and concepts to be applied immediately. By doing that, I landed one of my largest clients 6 m ..read more

  Shortly after ringing in the new year, we welcomed Online Class 33 to RIT's Online Executive MBA program. During 3 immersive days of orientation, our newest students become more than classmates as they dive into their first courses, team-building activities, and experiential dinners. Our students find this opportunity to connect in person before starting the program as an invaluable way to promote growth, trust, and excitement for the adventure ahead. Students often note how remarkable it is that they arrive to campus as strangers, and leave with the bond of close friends or even famil ..read more

  Orientation Experience: I feel seen. That is the biggest difference with RIT’s EMBA program Written by Alex Sunseri, Online EMBA student: From the warm and personal welcome from Sr. Admissions Officer, Annie Capella during the information gathering process, to the wholesome review and discussion with Program Director, Jeff Davis on where I have been and want to go - I have felt fully seen. That is truly rare in our fast paced digital world. The personal approach matched with relevant course work, group learning based approach, expedited schedule and top EMBA school rankings made RIT a ..read more

  Each year, three EMBA cohorts embark on a 10 day journey together to a new country to learn about the international business climate first hand from industry leaders. This year's trip was one for the record books, with a total of 52 travelers including On Campus Class 28, Online Classes 28 & 29, and a group of EMBA alum who couldn't wait to experience the trip after being unable to travel in 2020 due to COVID restrictions. Although each trip takes place in a new location each year, the focus remains the same: immerse students in the international business world and local culture, c ..read more

  Executive MBA Orientation For three action packed days, our newest cohort made up of both Online and On Campus students met face to face to kick-off their Executive MBA experience. Orientation is so much more than a simple meet and greet. Students learn the ins and outs of the program that lies ahead, but their experience goes far beyond that. They participate in multiple team building events including an escape room designed just for them. They receive their team assignments and begin work on the contract that will be the glue that holds their team together throughout the entirety of ..read more

This Year's International Destination Announced The Executive MBA international experience is more than an international trip. Traveling with all three cohorts, you are immersed in the culture of a new city, where traditions and general business practices may seem unusual or even exotic. That is one of the exact reasons we select the locations we do — to create a transformative experience for our EMBA students. In addition to company visits, tours, and presentations from senior management, your team will serve as a consultant to an international organization, applying your knowledge and expert ..read more