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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Virginia Tech's executive MBA program accredited?
Yes, the Virginia Tech Executive MBA is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
What are the admission requirements?
Admission requirements for the Virginia Tech Program include an interview with the Executive Director, 8 years of professional experience, completion of an undergraduate degree, and of course a completed application.
Is financial aid available to Executive MBA students?
Financial aid is available to EMBA students in the form of loans. Most students opt for the Federal Stafford Loans and the MBA Plus to cover the cost of attending the program
What should I know about Corporate Support?
We encourage our applicants to involve their management and human resource decision-makers early on in the application process. This allows corporate sponsors to understand an applicant's motivation for pursuing an Executive MBA degree and appreciate direct on-going benefits to the corporation throughout the program, well before matriculation. A letter of corporate support for time off for Friday afternoon classes every other week and the International Residency is an application requirement.
What is the approach to teaching in Virginia Tech's EMBA?
Our student dynamic is one with a team-based approach.
How are we graded?
We recognize that grades are a way to measure on-going progress in the program for the student as well as for corporate sponsors. We provide registration letters and grade letters as needed. Each course grade is a combination of individual and team deliverables, presentations and special projects. How these components are weighed is at each professor's discretion.