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Tuition and Scholarships

Tuition

We understand that pursuing an Executive MBA is a significant investment. The full cost of the Executive MBA or the Online Executive MBA is $78,000. The cost of the Executive MBA with Life Sciences electives is $81,000.

The all-inclusive cost includes the following to ensures a seamless experience for every students : 

  • Tuition and student fees
  • Course materials, including iPad and electronic textbooks
  • On campus orientation, including meals, travel expenditures*, accommodations, and ground transportation for traveling students
  • International trip fees, including airfare, required accommodations, business visits, scheduled cultural excursions, meals** and ground transportation
  • Life Sciences electives only: networking trip to NYC area

*Reimbursable to specified amount for online students

**Daily breakfast and select lunches and dinners

 

Scholarships

While many RIT's Executive MBA students secure employer sponsorship, the Executive MBA program provides exclusive scholarships for qualified applicants based on merit, need, and commitment.

Below are available scholarships specifically designed for Executive MBA students, which are awarded at the time of admission. For additional, up to date information on financial aid and loans, please refer to  Financial Aid | RIT

NEW for 2024: Emerging Leader Scholarship

Applicants must have a demonstrated track record of professional achievements and a clear potential for leadership within their industry.  Applicants should show a strong commitment to personal and professional development. Financial need will also be considered. Up to $15,000 can be awarded. This will be evaluated and awarded on an individual basis by our Scholarship Committee. Students are eligible for this scholarship for both the online and on campus EMBA program. Cannot be combined with other scholarships with the exception of the Early Decision Award.

New for 2024: Small Business Scholarship

This scholarship aims to support small business owners/employees and aspiring entrepreneurs, providing them with the opportunity to enhance their leadership and business skills, fostering growth and success within the small business sector. Scholarship Value: up to $20,000. This will be evaluated and awarded on an individual basis by our Scholarship Committee. Students are eligible for this scholarship for both the online and on campus EMBA program.

 a. Applicants must be small business owners or professionals actively engaged in small businesses.

b. Candidates should demonstrate a strong commitment to enhancing their leadership skills and business acumen.

c. Financial need will also be considered.

 

Early Decision Award

Early Decision scholarships are offered at the $5,000, $2,500, and $1,000 levels leading up to the next program start date.

Community Builder Scholarship

 

From technology and healthcare to manufacturing, non-profit and beyond, the Community Builder Scholarship supports a new wave of leaders with a vision for driving positive change in their communities and their industries.  Students accepted in either of RIT’s Executive MBA programs (On Campus or Online) are eligiable to receive this scholarship (ranges vary, max amount up to $20,000) and must have a strong track record of community involvement and leadership experience and financial need. Can be combined with other select scholarships.

 

Zriebec Scholarship

 The Zriebec Scholarship is available for qualified applicants employed at not-for-profit organizations.

Executive MBA Dean's Scholarship

The Executive MBA Dean's Scholarship is awarded to select applicants for the on-campus or online Executive MBA programs.

Executive MBA Professional Scholarship

The Professional Scholarship is available to qualified applicants for the on-campus or online Executive MBA programs. 

Women in Leadership

The Women in Leadership scholarship is available for qualified female applicants on a leadership trajectory. 

Life Sciences Professional Scholarship

$25,000 in scholarship funding is available to all accepted students in either Executive MBA program with Life Sciences electives. Cannot be combined with other scholarships with the exception of the Early Decision Award.

RIT Alumni Scholarship

Alumni applicants accepted into the Executive MBA program will automatically qualify for the 20% Alumni Scholarship. Cannot be combined with other scholarships with the exception of the Early Decision Award.

Tessoni EMBA Scholarship

The Tessoni Scholarship is granted to select students during their first semester for excellence in Accounting.