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Advancing Leaders and Lifelong Connections
Join experienced professionals from varying industries on a transformative journey to cultivate leadership skills, expand global perspective, and enhance critical thinking.
Hybrid or online, the 16 month executive MBA encourages collaboration in the accelerated structure and highly interactive environment, yielding a remarkable return on investment.
Accepting Applications for Spring 2026
Apply today to join the online Spring 2026 cohort (January start)
Watch the 2025 keynotes on demand
Registration to access is required. 0:11-43:54 Christina Gullo's keynote on Leading & Navigating Uncertainty. 44:20 - 1:57:25 Peter S. Goodman's keynote on the current state of global economics.
Connect with executive MBA students for free consulting.
Notable Alumni
From Classroom to Commercialization
Reuben Zielinski ’85 (electrical engineering), ’96 (EMBA) developed patented vacuum drying technology that removes moisture from electronic devices including cell phones, tablets, and hearing devices. He credits the Executive MBA with enhancing his entrepreneurial endeavor and creating a successful business plan for Redux.
Championing Veterans: How J'nez drives impactful change
J’nez Thomas ‘20 (EMBA) builds community by championing veteran success. As first runner-up for the 2023 Ms. Veteran America national competition, she’s found versatility in communication, a core military skill, transcends any profession and walks of life.
Read more about how J'nez is increasing awareness for veterans support
From Recreation Leader to Community Catalyst
Michael Cocquyt '18 (EMBA), Senior Program Manager at LaBella Associates, stepped into a whole new career thanks to the program connecting him with diverse classmates and applicable learning. His advice to prospective candidates considering continuing their education? "If you don’t do it now, it’ll be too late, so definitely embrace the opportunity if you can."
Emerging Leaders in Healthcare Transformation
Lamya Hamad '24 (EMBA), Jen Spencer '23 (EMBA), and Alex Sunseri '23 (EMBA) graduated from the inaugural Executive MBA class focusing on Life Sciences electives, which sparked cross-over collaboration. They combined Executive MBA and life sciences learnings with experiences in pharma, health information, and cybersecurity to create Stratus Health Sync, a winning interoperability solution.
Read more about their impactful innovation in interoperability
Latest News
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March 19, 2025
Pain And Pleasure In Project Management Of CDMOs
Outsourced Pharma talks to Tony Sampognaro '23 (Executive MBA) about how his degree has enhanced his abilities in navigating the business complexities of Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations.
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January 21, 2025
RIT Executive MBA degree program among nation’s best as ranked by ‘U.S. News & World Report’
Rochester Institute of Technology has again been recognized for offering one of the best online programs in the nation. The 2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Online Programs rankings, released this week, listed Saunders College of Business’ online Executive MBA program as No. 11 in the nation for “Best Online MBA Programs.”
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December 10, 2024
EMBA student leverages RIT for inclusive leadership growth
Chris Soukup, a graduate student in the RIT Executive MBA program, is the CEO of Communication Service for the Deaf, a nonprofit organization that provides resources and services to benefit the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community in the employment sector. -
August 30, 2024
Saunders College of Business unveils upgraded Max Lowenthal Hall with ‘Opening Bell’ ceremony
Designed by LaBella Associates, this $25 million expansion almost doubles the size of RIT’s business college, adding more than 35,000 square feet of renovated classrooms, applied research and case analysis labs, a state-of-the-art auditorium and café, and more.