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Executive MBA - Advancing Leaders and Lifelong Connections
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Small, close-knit cohorts that learn and lead together
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Interactive online and hybrid courses built for working executives
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Practical, real-world learning with immediate workplace impact
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National and global capstone projects with embedded international trip
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Recognized reputation at the intersection of business and technology
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Dedicated faculty and staff support every step of the way
Alumni Spotlight
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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January 27, 2026
‘U.S. News & World Report’ ranks RIT online Executive MBA degree program among nation’s best
The 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Online Programs rankings, released this week, listed Saunders College of Business’ online Executive MBA program as No. 13 in the nation for “Best Online MBA Programs.”
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January 13, 2026
Executive MBA program plans targeted curriculum updates
The Executive MBA program at Saunders College of Business is preparing a set of curriculum updates with the aim of better aligning executive education with the needs of the current business environment.
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November 25, 2025
EMBA students build community through a traveling stuffed tiger
A stuffed tiger named Cash is becoming their unlikely symbol of connection, traveling from home to home as a tangible link between classmates across the country.
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July 31, 2025
Saunders Makes Princeton Review’s List of Top On-Campus MBA Programs
Saunders College of Business at Rochester Institute of Technology made The Princeton Review’s combined list of top on-campus MBA programs in the country as part of its Best Business Schools 2025 rankings.