Overview

Ranked #1 in Georgia and #3 in North America by CEO Magazine (2024), the Executive Master in Business Administration from Kennesaw State University is the only true weekend programme in metro Atlanta with classes held approximately one weekend per month.

The 19-month programme teaches leadership and business acumen, but also digs deep to uncover your strengths, goals, and personal brand.

At the Coles College of Business at Kennesaw State University, you’ll experience cutting–edge global teaming, program-long executive coaching and an integrated curriculum designed for professionals ready to advance their career. Instantly applicable in the workplace, our motto is “what you learn on the weekend you apply on Monday”.

What is the difference between an Executive MBA and an MBA?

The Executive MBA is designed for working professionals looking to increase their business acumen and advance their career.

The weekend-only program teaches leadership and business acumen, but the coursework and assignments also dig deep to uncover your strengths, goals and personal brand.

The program-long team assignments are also an important program component. The average age of our students is 39, with approximately 16 years of professional work experience.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Business Strategy & Analysis for Executive Decision Making

The Business of Teaming and Coaching

The Enterprise Value Chain

Managing Human Capital

Personal and Professional Development Planning

Experiencing Business in a Global Environment

International Leadership and Collaboration

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 19 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-02 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

48 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kennesaw, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

GMAT

Required

English requirements

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General requirements

Online Graduate Application - There is a non-refundable $75 application fee.

Transcripts - Official transcripts from EACH college and/or university you have attended.

Bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA of 2.75 from a regionally accredited college or university

Two letters of recommendation speaking to leadership, teaming, and other professional qualifications

Resume or professional vitae documenting a minimum of five (5) years of relevant post-graduate professional experience

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

20142 USD / year

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Out-of-State

20142 USD / year

≈ 20142 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

5454 USD / year

≈ 5454 USD / year

Living costs

Kennesaw

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

What is the difference between an Executive MBA and an MBA?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Kennesaw

Funding

Scholarships Information

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