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Admissions

Selection Requirements

   Michael Drake
 


"The EMBA makes you think about situations from different angles. It allows you to approach issues in a more holistic way and helps a person in top management to be better informed. The EMBA has added value to my current skill set and I believe it has contributed to my advancement within TNT."
 

Michael Drake
Regional Managing Director
TNT North Asia
Class of 2004

Prospective students should complete and submit the Singapore Executive MBA application to the Singapore Institute of Management. An interview by the EMBA program director and/or program faculty may also be required as part of the admission process. Applicants not meeting the formal academic requirements will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

While not a formal admission requirement, basic proficiency in using a personal computer, including the use of spreadsheet, word processing software and e-mail contact, is important for the successful completion of the program.

At the discretion of UB, applicants may be required to provide results of the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) and/or Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).

As a guide, the typical EMBA student possesses the following qualifications:

  • At least five years of management or professional experience
  • A strong undergraduate degree or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
  • The potential to contribute to the success of classmates
  • A high level of motivation
  • Good communication skills in both written and spoken English

The application deadline is the first Friday of January of each year. Admission is in March of each year.

Admission decisions will be made solely by the University at Buffalo.

Degree Conferral

To graduate with an EMBA, you must successfully complete all class requirements, including but not limited to the following:

  • Regular class attendance
  • Completion of all coursework (assignments, group projects and examinations) with acceptable grades
  • Attendance at EMBA group meetings and class functions

Students who successfully complete all the requirements of the program will be awarded the Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree by the University at Buffalo, The State University of New York.