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EMBAThe Executive MBA Program

Creating Opportunities and Relationships for

Business LeadersSince 1983

Envision yourself in a job you never thought you could get,

in a position you never imagined you could attain. You’re making high-impact

decisions, driving growth in your organization. You’re responsible for people,

products and profits. The Krannert Executive MBA Program (EMBA) can help

you realize this dream.

The EMBA program at Purdue has provided educational solutions for working

professionals for over 25 years. This EMBA uses top Krannert faculty, renowned

speakers, and is consistently ranked among the top programs in the world.

We understand that conventional methods of doing business no longer

work in a global economy where competitive challenges abound. Master

the latest, most innovative business practices with an EMBA program that

brings networking and application of business practices into the classroom.

An MBA from Purdue’s Krannert School of Management—one of the most

respected business schools in the world—will help you gain expert business

acumen across all core business courses, learn and implement successful tactics

and strategies in your work place, and help you strengthen your leadership

competencies. The Purdue EMBA is the key to help you unlock your potential

and create new opportunities for you and your company.

A Flexible Learning FormatOur format combines residencies with distance learning components, allowing participants to meet their educational goals while simultaneously fulfilling their professional responsibilities. During off-campus periods, students complete assignments, creating an effective blend of campus time, distance learning, and interaction with some of the best, most experienced working professionals from businesses large and small.

Class time is concentrated into six residencies of one or two weeks. Five of them take place at Purdue and one in China. In the initial residencies, students cover the core skills needed for MBA graduates. Later residencies allow for a more personalized curriculum to meet students’ individual needs. This approach allows for both rigor and flexibility along with interaction among participants. Check out our schedule: www.krannert.purdue.edu/programs/executive/home.asp

You will learn more in our program, retain more, and immediately take applicable information back to your company after the first residency.

“The structure of the program at Krannert was a great fit for me. I was able to work with teammates from different industries all over the globe, expanding my network and learning through their experiences as well. The layout of the residencies also

allowed me to balance course work, the demands of my career, and quality time with my family.”

Krista Ball, EMBA ‘10Vice PresidentOperations-Strategic Optimization GroupFifth Third BankCincinnati, Ohio

“As a candidate over 45 years of age when I applied for the Krannert EMBA program, I was a little concerned about the years that had passed since last studying for classes, doing homework and taking exams. But with my additional years of work experience I soon found that I was able to contribute to discussions in a fuller manner and could see

day-to-day application of the topics and materials being learned. I’m glad I made the move and continued to pursue the dream I thought was too late to accomplish.”

J. Eric Dirlam, EMBA ‘09Project Director, Asset OptimizationVerallia, Saint-Gobain ContainersParis, France

Classmates: Your Allies in Learning Your classmates will be drawn from across the U.S., Europe, Canada, Latin America and Asia. They are experienced professionals—mostly mid-career level— who will bring their expertise into the classroom. Their average age is 34-36; they have an average of 11-13 years’ work experience; and they have backgrounds in business, economics, and technology. They work in both large corporations and smaller businesses—you will learn from them as they will learn from you. The networking opportunities and friendships you develop will result in compelling, life-long connections.

Academic engagement in the Krannert Center

Billy Davidson, EMBA ‘12

A Fully-Engaged, Caring FacultyClasses in the EMBA Program are taught by senior-level faculty, all accomplished instructors who have taught extensively in executive programs. They have substantial research and publication records, have experience as consultants to corporations and government agencies and are adept at answering the tough business questions. All are dedicated to providing top-level learning to students and bringing the latest management knowledge and techniques to the classroom. They are accessible, care about you, and will go the extra mile to help you succeed.

“Krannert EMBA students are exceptional—bright, articulate, multi-talented and experienced and come to the program with high expectations. I endeavor to meet those expectations by bringing to each class a lifetime of experience as a lawyer, judge, teacher and consultant working with businesses across the country and throughout the world. My goal is always not just to impart legal knowledge, but legal understanding by combining real-life cases with the underlying legal and economic philosophy.”

Judge James S. KirschIndiana Court of Appeals andLecturer, Krannert Executive Education Programs Course: The Legal Environment of Business

“The Krannert EMBA is all about learning how to make good decisions and how to lead people. Many of the courses are very analytical and teach the tools that are necessary to make the best business decisions. Courses in organizational behavior, leadership, negotiation and managing change cover the people skills that are essential for executive roles. We also prepare students to lead in a global environment with exposure to cultural differences in business practices around the world.”

F. David Schoorman Purdue Professor of Management/Dean, GISMA Business School Course: Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management

Indiana Court of Appeals Judge James Kirsch (center) and other Indiana appellate judges hear an oral argument for a civil case in the EMBA classroom at Krannert. The court case is an annual event that Kirsch provides as part of his business law course.

A Successful Program is Visible in its AlumniPurdue is ranked among the top 10 U.S. universities for producing CEOs.

“Day in, day out, I have applied the principles learned at Purdue to my workplace. There are many things I encounter daily that we talked about at great length in our classroom there at Krannert.”

Tony Grilli, EMBA ‘96President and CEOOtis Elevator Canada

“Krannert demonstrated to me early in my career the power of applying leading edge information technology in a learning environment. I left much more confident and willing to engage in all functions of the business equation.”

John Krenicki, Jr., EMBA ‘91Vice Chairman, General Electric President and CEOGE Energy

Module 1 (2 weeks)Managerial EconomicsAccounting for ManagersManagement AnalyticsManaging Behavior in OrganizationsMarketing Management

Module 2 (2 weeks)Finance for ManagersStrategic ManagementManagement of Manufacturing and Service OperationsLeadership in Organizations

Module 3 (1 week)Functional Elective 1Functional Elective 2Immersion Elective

Module 4 (1 week)Functional Elective 3Immersion ElectiveChange Management

Module 5 (1 week)Risk ManagementEntrepreneurshipImmersion ElectiveActive Learning Project

Module 6 (2 weeks)Legal and Ethical EnvironmentsDeveloping a Global Management Strategy

Cross-Functional Curriculum with Personalized Options

A Healthy Return on Your InvestmentThe Purdue EMBA yields a handsome return on investment by enhancing your personal and professional development and creating opportunities to open some very exclusive doors. In 2008, the Wall Street Journal ranked us #14 among executive MBA programs, with a 121% personal return on investment.

But it isn’t all about raises and promotions. It’s about meeting and networking with some of the most talented people across the nation. And your skills and knowledge will help to give your company a competitive edge. A recent survey of our alumni two years after graduating from our EMBA program revealed that 53% saved or made their company $12,000,000 annually based on ideas and information acquired in the classroom. The analytical skills and understanding of managerial concepts we teach you will contribute to your organization’s competitive strengths today and into the future.

An International Classroom ImmersionAn international experience is an important feature of the EMBA program. Occurring during the last module of the program, the classroom moves to an international location—most recently to China—to provide participants with a richer comprehension of the global competitive environment of business through a series of lectures, case analyses, plant visits, outside speakers from government ministries and multinational firms, and associated

international business projects. Our on-site international classroom fosters collaboration, understanding and an exchange of global business practices and ideas.

EMBA students tour the Forbidden City in Beijing

EMBA students experience international business at Xi’an Jiaotong University

Ranked #14 for return on investment by the

Wall Street Journal, 2008

Tailoring the Program to Meet Your Needs

Functional Electives – For these electives, students, as a group, will choose three courses of greatest interest from a selection of courses (e.g., International Economics, Marketing in a Global Economy, Negotiation in Organizations, International Financial Management). This approach allows for electives to be changed annually to reflect current business challenges and student interests.

Immersion Electives – These electives allow student teams to analyze a business trend or a topic of interest. For example, 4-5 students may be interested in operational efficiency in the healthcare industry and may choose to analyze that issue, even if none of them work in healthcare. The immersion electives provide both breadth and depth of understanding to cutting-edge challenges and issues.

Active Learning Projects – These projects have students combine prior experience with classroom skills to diagnose and resolve a critical problem for a business client. Experience in solving problems for clients provides students with insights and new skills to address challenges in their home company.

Across the modules, we have introduced three ways that students will be able to tailor the program to match their particular interests:

Visit UsOne of the best ways to learn about our EMBA program is by talking to current students or alumni. To schedule a visit and to sit in on a class with our current students, visit www.krannert.purdue.edu/execprofiles. If you would like to chat with one of our alumni or our faculty, contact us at the information below, and we will be glad to coordinate a phone call or e-mail exchange.

Complete Our Online ApplicationApplying to our EMBA program is easy. Simply complete our online application and provide two recommendations (found within the application), a resume, and official transcripts. Please call our office at the number below to speak with an admissions counselor to answer specific questions you might have about your admission and candidacy.

Contact UsWe’re no ordinary university—and we’re not looking for ordinary people, but people confident enough to take the challenge our program presents. Not only do we offer a top education that will open doors and create opportunities, but you’ll find us easy to reach, personable and willing to answer your questions. We look forward to helping you accomplish your goals, so call us: 877-622-5726 or email us: krannertexec@purdue.edu.

A Few of the Many Companies—Both Large and Small—That Have Benefited from KrannertKnowledge and Expertise

Advocate Health Care AlcoaAirTran Airways, Inc.Avaya, Inc.Bank of AmericaBiogen Cognizant Technology SolutionsCorporate ExpressCummins Power GenerationDell ComputerEli Lilly and CompanyFifth Third BankGeneral ElectricGreat Lakes ChemicalHarper Capital Advisors Harris CorporationIntuit, Inc.IBM CorporationOtis ElevatorPepsiCo InternationalSaint-Gobain ContainersStandard Locknut St. Vincent Medical CenterTemperature Equipment Corp. Texas Children’s HospitalTooltechnic SystemsXactware Solutions, Inc.

To see a list of companies represented in our program over the last five years, visit our Web site www.krannert.purdue.edu/emba.

The Krannert Center for Executive Education and Research

An equal access/equal opportunity university

Current or former military personnel: your GI Bill benefits could cover the entire cost of this outstanding program!

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