The executive masters of business administration option is a rigorous program in general management for fully employed professionals. Designed for managers and professionals who have at least five years of full-time managerial work experience, it consists of courses similar to the full-time MBA program but is unique in reflecting the work and management experience of its students. The Executive MBA is a general degree and does not offer specialization in functional areas.<br><br>The goal of the BYU Marriott Executive MBA is to train complete leaders. We do this by educating students in three significant waysmind, heart, and spirit.<br><br>During the program, students gain a solid understanding of the best business practices through their core classes. Then during their second year, students will select from electives allowing them to go deeper on subjects and topics of professional or personal interest. In May of the second year, all students travel on the required two-week foreign business excursion and can choose from trips to Asia, Europe, or India and the Middle East.<br><br>The BYU Marriott EMBA gives students opportunities to gather a greater understanding of the world around them. Through networking with the thousands of alumni who have gone before, traveling to explore different companies and cultures, and simply being of service to fellow classmates throughout the program, students expand their understanding and gain critical skills to assist them in a growing global economy and a global church.