California State University, Sacramento

Executive MBA Program


Program Features

The unique features of the Sac State EMBA program provide unparalleled value to professionals and employers.

Executive-Level Education

The EMBA program is designed to develop business knowledge and skills to prepare seasoned professionals for executive or managerial decision making in any organization. Graduates will be able to think strategically under conditions of high uncertainty, and will be well prepared to advance their careers to more senior management positions.

Innovative Curriculum with Business Applications Emphasis

The EMBA curriculum provides a mix of cutting-edge theory and creative real-world applications to prepare participants to succeed in a challenging and changing global market. Our participants tackle case studies individually and in teams, throughout the program.

The curriculum culminates in a final project, which provides participants with the opportunity to integrate and apply learning to address a pressing organizational issue.  Individuals will work with local business, government, and nonprofit organizations and their leadership on real-world, real-time business challenges to combine community service with a synthesizing learning experience.

Outstanding Faculty

The EMBA instructional team brings together outstanding scholars and business leaders to provide participants with the best of business theory and practice. Professors at the College of Business Administration earned their degrees from world-class doctoral programs. They are engaged in scholarly research and consulting work that reflects cutting-edge thinking and practice.  Executives and seasoned business professionals participate in the program as co-instructors and guest lecturers to provide real-world perspectives and networking opportunities for participants. 

In working with students, faculty members are flexible and creative in accommodating individuals’ professional schedules. They take a team approach with other faculty and students to create an exceptional and dynamic learning experience.

Quality Assurance

The College of Business Administration is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International – the premier accrediting body for business schools worldwide. Fewer than 25% of all business colleges in the country have earned this accreditation. The EMBA program meets the AACSB accreditation standards regarding faculty qualifications and assurance of student learning outcomes.  The College has developed a specific program mission, program learning goals, and objectives to drive the assessment of student learning outcomes for each of the EMBA courses.

Cohort-Based Learning

Participants will complete the program together as part of a cohort.  This cohort-based format will provide a stimulating networking environment for the participants.  Individuals will be able to learn together, share their experiences, and develop long-term professional relationships that will continue long after graduation.