Executive leadership isn't about having every answer. It's about having the judgment to ask the right questions and the wisdom to understand how decisions shape the people and organizations you lead.
The Executive MBA is built for leaders who are ready for that next level of thinking. You'll move beyond managing functions to influencing whole systems, learning to balance strategy and results with the human impact behind every decision. Because at St. Thomas, we believe business at its best serves something bigger than the bottom line.
Designed for working professionals, the St. Thomas Executive MBA aligns with the pace, pressure, and responsibility of executive life.
Length: 18 months, five academic terms
Hybrid format: Monthly in-person weekend residencies paired with flexible online coursework
Timeline: Program starts each October
Curriculum: 20 required courses | 42 credits
The Executive MBA curriculum is organized into five integrated themes, each building on the last:
Global experience: Eight-to-ten-day international residency during the final term
The Executive MBA is designed for experienced leaders ready to expand their impact. Admission requires:
Estimated program tuition: $93,000 (see the Estimated Cost of Attendance for the Executive MBA program)
The program investment includes:
*Airfare for the international residency is not included.
You learn alongside experienced working professionals who bring real leadership responsibility to the classroom. Your cohort spans industries and functions, which makes discussions practical, candid, and grounded in real work.
You move through the program together, building trust through shared projects and peer-level conversations.
The relationships you form become a long-term advantage. Your cohort becomes a network of leaders you can turn to for perspective, problem-solving, and support long after graduation.
Balancing your professional responsibilities with an Executive MBA requires thoughtful coordination.
Our student services team manages the administrative details, from course registration to ordering and preparing your materials, so you can focus on the work that matters. You arrive on campus ready to learn, not manage logistics. This support is built into the program and designed to keep your attention where it belongs, on your growth as a leader.
If you're considering whether the Executive MBA is the right fit, connect with our admissions team to schedule a consultation.
The Executive MBA experience is intentionally designed to strengthen how you think, decide, and lead, and how your decisions shape organizations, culture, and the people you lead.
Each cohort brings together professionals who are actively leading teams, managing strategy, and shaping outcomes in their organizations. Students come from a wide range of industries and academic backgrounds, creating conversations grounded in real decisions.
Cohorts typically include 20 to 25 students. The size is intentional, large enough for diverse perspective, small enough for meaningful dialogue and strong relationships.
Students and alumni share how the program has shaped how they think, lead, and influence their organizations.
Our faculty teach how decisions affect people, organizations, and outcomes. Ethics is part of every discussion as you weigh priorities, risks, and consequences. Faculty bring broad business perspective and stay invested in your growth throughout the Executive MBA program.
Professor, Ethics and Business Law
With 25 years of experience advising business leaders on ethics, judgment, and meaningful work, Dr. Michaelson is an acclaimed author, podcast host and national leader in business ethics.
Senior Clinical Professor, Management
Mary brings more than 20 years of consulting experience in project and process management, with a focus on employee development, organizational effectiveness, and emotional intelligence.
Senior Clinical Faculty, Accounting
Joe's background spans strategic and financial leadership and consulting, with expertise in accounting, corporate finance, fraud detection, governance, health care, and valuation.
Connect with our team to talk through your goals, your experience, and whether the St. Thomas Executive MBA is the right next step for you.