Executive Master of Business Administration for Global Supply Chain
University of Tennessee KnoxvilleProgram Overview
The Executive Master of Business Administration for Global Supply Chain at University of Tennessee Knoxville is a MBA programme in Business & Management over 11 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Executive Master of Business Administration for Global Supply Chain programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 11 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 85,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; USD 85,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
- Location: Knoxville, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Executive Master of Business Administration for Global Supply Chain programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Compared to traditional programs, which range from 16 to 24 months in length, UT\x92s one-year EMBA for Global Supply Chain is completed in one year and requires that you be away from work for less than 30 days. The course combines distance learning (about 20 hours per week for readings and assignments) with four residence periods: two 9-day sessions on the University of Tennessee campus and two 10-day global immersion trips.
- As a student in our program, you will bring exceptional value to your organization by contributing at the highest strategic level, while earning your degree and working full time. The program curriculum includes a number of major assignments and a thesis-like company project, which are structured to immediately apply your leanings to your organization, resulting in an exceptional ROI for your organization.
- Students in our program have the opportunity to acquire knowledge from the #1 globally ranked faculty for supply chain research and through an unprecedented network of supply chain management VPs from 40+ leading companies. Upon entering the program, you immediately become part of an international network of supply chain executives and leading scholars.
- The EMBA for Global Supply Chain has been designed to emphasize strategic thinking in a global business environment. The program immerses you in the economic, political, and cultural realities of major world markets. You\x92ll benefit from a world-class international faculty and expert speakers on geopolitical and business topics and study in key international markets in Asia, West/Central Europe and North America.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
Admission to graduate school for Executive MBA candidates includes (but is not limited to) the following requirements:
- A four-year undergraduate degree from an accredited institution or foreign equivalent.
- A minimum grade-point average of 2.7 out of a possible 4.0, or a 3.0 during the senior year of undergraduate study. Previous graduate work (including foreign degrees) must have a grade-point average of 3.0 on a 4-point scale or equivalent. However, a strong record of professional or educational accomplishment may be considered as part of a GPA waiver request.
- Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) scores. You\xc2\x92re exempt from the GMAT requirement if you already have a graduate degree. You may be exempt if you have more than 5 years of managerial experience and an undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
- Proficiency in spoken and written English. International applicants whose native language is not English must have taken the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) within the last two years.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 85,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; USD 85,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 85,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; USD 85,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Tennessee Knoxville directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Tennessee Knoxville
University of Tennessee Knoxville
Knoxville, United States
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville is a public land-grant research university in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States. Founded in 1794, two years before Tennessee became the 16th state, it is...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2004-02-18
- Start Date 2018-08-01
- Language English
- Duration 11 months
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