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  What is the GEMBA program?
  Is the Global Executive MBA Program just for "executives"?
  How are candidates selected for the Global Executive MBA Program?
  What is the GEMBA program? [back to top]
  The Global Executive MBA Program is an accelerated global MBA program (48 quarter units in 12 months) designed for mid-career and senior executives who have a minimum of 5 years' business experience. The time-efficient format and unique curriculum enables full-time working professionals to continue their career while earning an MBA degree and gaining valuable hands-on experience with global perspectives.
  The Global Executive MBA Program starts once a year in January.
  Global Executive MBA courses cover many of the same areas as the traditional Saint Mary's MBA program, including accounting, finance, economics, management and marketing. Courses cover the functional areas of business and the integration of those areas so that participants gain an understanding of the enterprise as a whole in a global business environment.
  Global Executive MBA students will complete a real business project working with a global company or not-for-profit organization with operations in a developing country. The projects are carefully selected with the goal to elevate the quality of life and livelihoods in a developing country with the goal of reducing, and ultimately eliminating, world poverty.
  Is Global Executive MBA program just for "executives"? [back to top]
  Executive MBA programs are designed to meet the educational needs of professionals with significant work experience who wish to earn an MBA while continuing to work full time. Our admissions committee evaluates applicants not on their job title, but on their accomplishments and potential.
  It is a time-efficient, accelerated Executive MBA program which will take 12 months
  How are candidates selected for the Global Executive MBA program? [back to top]
  Participants are selected on the basis of their academic background, managerial accomplishments, professional and educational goals, potential for achieving leadership positions, and their anticipated contribution to the cohort. Participants come from all types of organizations and industries. While a minimum of 5 years work experience is required, the average Global Executive MBA participant has 15+ years work experience. Participants benefit from the extensive collective professional experience of the other members of their cohort.
  Tuition for the Global Executive MBA Program covers the entire 12-month program. The cost includes lodging, meals and in-country transportation during the international trips.
  The best way to learn about Global Executive MBA Program is to come to one of our Information Sessions held around the Bay Area or Online. To experience the classroom environment and interact with current students and faculty sign up to be a participant for a day. You can also contact us at smcmba@stmarys-ca.edu for more information or call (925) 631-4888.