The Weatherhead Executive MBA is a 21-month journey into the heart of leadership. Designed for seasoned professionals, this program empowers you to lead at every level—from self to society—through an innovative curriculum, executive coaching, and global perspectives.
Unique Program Features
- Leadership at Four Levels: Grow as a leader of self, teams, organizations, and society.
- Global Business Study Tour: Gain firsthand experience in international business environments.
- Innovative Curriculum: Explore cutting-edge topics like AI, strategy, and innovation.
EMBA at a Glance
Career Outcomes
Graduates of the Weatherhead Executive MBA program have experienced career outcomes such as:
- Promotions during the course of the program.
- Expanded transferable management skills that can be applied in new industries.
- Tapped for the senior leadership pathway within their organization.
- Ability to contribute strategically to the growth of their organization.
Your EMBA Journey Starts Here
Program Highlights
1:1 Leadership Coaching
Explore personal vision and goals and refine leadership style and executive presence based on the Intentional Change Theory.
Integration of Design Thinking
Apply innovative problem-solving techniques through a real-world application project.
Comprehensive Curriculum
Integration of current business trends (e.g. artificial intelligence and innovation) through evolving special topics coursework.
Student Profile
- Mid-to-senior-level professionals advancing toward executive leadership
- Innovators ready to pivot industries or drive change within their organizations
- Leaders seeking to broaden their influence and create lasting impact
What You’ll Learn
Strategic Leadership
Develop actionable insights to lead change and drive innovation.
Global Perspectives
Expand your understanding of cultural and economic influences.
Advanced Business Acumen
Master financial, strategic, and operational decision-making.
Program Curriculum
A 21-month lock-step cohort program with monthly in-person residencies and a week-long international study experience, all tailored to fit the lives of busy executives.
Affordable Excellence
- Merit-Based Scholarships: Recognizing academic and professional accomplishments.
- Federal Financial Aid: Eligibility for loans through FAFSA.
- Employer Sponsorships: Encouraged for professionals with organizational support.
The Weatherhead Way
At Case Western Reserve, you’ll study at one of the nation’s leading research universities located in a city known for industry and healthcare innovation, where nearly 40% of Fortune 500 companies are represented. You’ll learn breakthrough business concepts from the people who literally wrote the book on them.
Plus, you’ll:
- Learn more than just the core skills of business management,
- Discover yourself better as a person and as a leader, and
- Build the skills you need to reach beyond problem solving to solution innovation.
Want to find out how?
The most impactful experience in the Executive MBA program is the thoughtful and progressive nature of the change leadership model... Coaching through compassion instead of compliance has been instrumental in my success and really helped reframe how I interact with my employees.”
Your Next Step Starts Now
Ready to enhance your career as an executive? Our program can help you get there.