Executive MBA experience

Executive MBA classes meet on ASU's Tempe campus for one in-residence weekend per month. The intensive weekend includes both Friday and Saturday, with Friday overnight lodging provided. Live virtual course content will also be delivered on one additional Saturday per month, for a four-hour time block, allowing you greater flexibility to meet course commitments while still balancing work and life. Small classes of fewer than 50 students allow you to network with peers, faculty and alumni from the program as you develop lifelong business and personal relationships.

"When I was able to research the different options available, the Executive MBA was a phenomenal fit for my schedule, giving me the ability to pursue an MBA in person while allowing me to still work full-time.

The relationships extend outside the classroom. That was very meaningful to me personally."

Jack Schannep, Executive MBA graduate

Life at W. P. Carey

Outside the classroom

Leverage the power of W. P. Carey by taking advantage of extensive opportunities beyond the classroom. Expand your professional network through W. P. Carey events, sponsored tailgates, and networking mixers with alumni. Improve your soft skills through Lunch and Learn sessions with our executive and career coaches. Develop lifelong friendships through organized social events such as EMBA Family Fun Day and the W. P. Carey golf tournament.

Speaker sessions

Gain insights from senior executives through exclusive guest speaker sessions. Past speakers and sessions have included:

Bob Moran, CEO of PetSmart
Rick Hamada, CEO of Avnet
Former Arizona Governor Jan Brewer
Site visit to Amazon fulfillment center
Site visit to the national Press Club, Washington D.C.
Executive coach development session: How to get onto a corporate board
Executive coach development session: Managing virtual teams
Career coach development session: Leveraging LinkedIn
Career coach development session: Strategic networking

Program operations

Focus on your studies while we focus on the student experience. The W. P. Carey Executive MBA program is committed to making your transition back to the classroom as seamless as possible. In fact, your dedicated program operations team is on-site during class to assist with any questions. Our dedicated team will help you with the resources you need to be successful in the classroom through academic advising, course enrollment, and navigating the policy and process of being a student. We also work closely with you and your peers to host events and opportunities to keep you connected and engaged throughout.

We will work with you to provide the resources you need to be successful throughout the Executive MBA program, including:

Course registration
Textbook delivery
Supplemental course materials
Billing and deadline reminders
Parking arrangements

Travel scholarships

Recognizing the national reach of our Executive MBA, W. P. Carey offers exclusive travel scholarships for students residing outside the Phoenix metro area. Awards are automatically applied based on travel distance without any separate application required, ensuring leaders from across the country can access this transformative experience.

Executive coaching

To provide personalized, high-level direction in the area of professional development, the W. P. Carey School contracts private executive coaches who work one-on-one with each Executive MBA student.

Even the highest performers recognize that to reach the next level in their development, they need someone who knows more than they do in a particular space to help guide them. Our Executive MBA coaches come from diverse professional backgrounds — all with extensive management experience at the highest levels. They can help you address professional behaviors, management style, and executive presence. They also offer objective, candid suggestions or perspective on particular professional challenges, gaps or roadblocks you might be facing in class or in your career.

>> These coaching sessions provide a unique and valuable learning tool in refining your leadership approach, helping you become a more effective leader.

Career management

At ASU’s W. P. Carey School of Business, Executive MBA students gain access to dedicated career services designed to match the pace and goals of experienced leaders.

W. P. Carey Career Services Center

More than 650 organizations from over 35 industries partner with W. P. Carey to recruit talent. The W. P. Carey Career Services Center will support your professional development as a student and after you graduate. Engage with a career coach early in your program, so you can capitalize on as many connections and opportunities as possible.

Career Blueprint helps you understand who you are, tell your story, and map what’s next
Career Management Model offers a lifelong framework for setting and achieving goals
On-demand career resources and tools connect the dots between research and reality
W. P. Carey recruiting events provide access to employers and opportunities
Career coaches act as credible partners to help navigate your journey

Alumni network

Create a network that will last a lifetime. With more than 130,000 W. P. Carey alumni around the world, there are endless opportunities to get connected and stay involved.

"I chose ASU because I was seeking a highly-respected program that would also allow me to expand my personal and professional network.

Having recently moved back to Arizona, I felt my local connections were underdeveloped. ASU’s Executive MBA program stood out as the ideal opportunity to meet like-minded, driven individuals and build a strong network within the Arizona business community.

The most critical lesson I learned during my time in the EMBA program is that people skills are the future of work."

Katie Anderson, Executive MBA graduate