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"Redefining success on my own terms..."

Experience the power of an Executive MBA on a global scale and become the leader you were meant to be.

Whether you’re advancing within your current field or preparing for a new direction, the Notre Dame Global Executive MBA equips you to meet the complex demands of today’s interconnected business world. Ranked among the top 20 Executive MBA programs in the nation by Fortune in 2024, this prestigious 22-month program is tailored for leaders seeking to broaden their global perspective.

With monthly in-person sessions at Notre Dame and immersive global experiences across Europe, Asia, and South America, you’ll engage with diverse markets and universal business practices. The Global EMBA offers a world-class, values-driven education that empowers you to lead with confidence, vision, and purpose—both in your organization and on a global stage.

Our diverse cohort comprises professionals with over 10 years of experience, including chief officers, managers, and business owners, all bringing a wealth of expertise to enrich the learning environment.

Start Date:
Early August

Duration:
22 months

Global Immersions
Europe, Asia & South America

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Global EMBA Experience

Notre Dame is storied for educational excellence, a collaborative environment, values-based leadership and a phenomenal alumni network. When you join the Notre Dame Global EMBA program, you’ll be immersed in this culture — a community as inspirational as it is powerful.

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Lead From Your Core Values

Your journey begins with Executive Integral Leadership (EIL), a weeklong immersive experience held on the Notre Dame campus, described by participants as “transformational.” This intensive program sharpens your creative and strategic thinking, challenges assumptions, and deepens your leadership approach—empowering you to lead from your core values and make impactful decisions.

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Work As A Team, Succeed As A Team

At the start of the Global EMBA program, you'll join a small study team of classmates from diverse industries and backgrounds. This collaborative approach enhances your learning experience and fosters meaningful networking opportunities. By leveraging your team members' unique skills and perspectives, you’ll maximize your success while building valuable, lasting connections.

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Immerse Yourself In Global Markets

Deepen your understanding of global markets through two immersive experiences in Europe and Asia during the Global EMBA program. These early and mid-program immersions will help you build a strong foundation as you integrate into diverse business landscapes, applying the insights and skills gained from your coursework and Executive Integral Leadership (EIL) experience.

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Complete Your Journey with a Global Capstone

Your journey culminates during your final global immersion in March of your second year. This capstone experience provides the opportunity to apply everything you’ve learned by tackling a business challenge in the South American market alongside a global partner. Past students have traveled to cities like Santiago and Buenos Aires, gaining invaluable insights while making a significant global impact.

"The shift to a global perspective aligns with the larger business demand for effective leaders with a strong understanding of the complexities of a global economy, particularly in working with varied work cultures." Dean Martijn Cremers, Mendoza College of Business

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# of Months in Program

37
Average Age

15 Years
Average Work Experience

38%
Female Students

30%
Minority Students

Top Industries
Financial Services (15%) Pharma/Healthcare (13%) Manufacturing (11%)

Hear from our Students

Learn more about the student experience from current Executive MBA candidates and alumni:

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Career Development

As experienced professionals, your track record and goals are uniquely yours. Our commitment is to work with you individually to cultivate the skills and confidence necessary for navigating current and future career transitions. We offer services that enables you to tailor your personal career development plans for meaningful success.

Our Career Development team is dedicated to supporting your professional growth throughout the Global EMBA program and beyond. We are available to provide assistance at your convenience, whether it’s before orientation or even after you graduate, ensuring this valuable resource is accessible whenever you require it.

From preparing for pivotal moments to envisioning where you can make the most impact, we serve as your partners and guides on your journey to executive leadership.

Mendoza’s Career Development team, in collaboration with the Executive Integral Leadership (EIL) program, provides leadership-focused coursework to address common career goals. Through EIL, you’ll engage in development that fosters both personal and professional growth. Additionally, one-on-one coaching from our Career Development team will help you navigate future career decisions with clarity and confidence, empowering you to lead purposefully at every stage of your career.

  • Personalized Coaching Services: Our dedicated team offers guidance tailored to your unique career aspirations. They can assist with job transitions, promotion preparation, and more, providing insights and strategies to enhance your leadership potential.
  • Alumni Networking Resources: Utilize platforms like Irish Compass to connect with an extensive network of Notre Dame alumni. Engage in meaningful networking opportunities, share experiences, and access valuable insights that can help you advance your career.

Your business community will extend well beyond campus. As a member of one of the world’s most extensive and engaged alumni networks, you’ll join over 144,000 active Notre Dame graduates, all committed to supporting one another. We’ll guide you in identifying and connecting with fellow alumni who share your interests.

Leaders from these distinguished companies, among many others, have earned an Executive MBA from Notre Dame:

  • Abbott Laboratories
  • Amazon.com
  • Big Ten Network
  • CDW
  • Chicago White Sox
  • Fifth Third Bank
  • Honeywell Federal Manufacturing & Technologies
  • JPMorgan Chase
  • LexisNexis
  • Lincoln Financial Group
  • Motorola
  • National Merit Scholarship Corporation
  • PIMCOPNC Investments
  • PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
  • RICOH
  • Robert Bosch Tool Corporation
  • Ulta Beauty
  • Unilever
  • United Airlines
  • United Bank of Michigan
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • US Army
  • US Navy
  • Verizon
  • Whirlpool Corporation
  • Wrigley
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Student Life

The Global Executive MBA meets once per month Thursday through Saturday on the Notre Dame campus. This immersive two-year journey is centered on project-based learning within small teams, fostering opportunities to gain insights from the diverse perspectives and professional backgrounds of your fellow classmates.

You’ll have the flexibility to continue working during the off weeks while managing your other commitments, all supported by your cohort. Collaborating with leaders within your teams and across the cohort provides a wealth of collective wisdom, enabling you to draw on each other’s experiences and expertise as you navigate the demands of both your professional and academic responsibilities.

Your classmates will become your strongest allies, closest collaborators, and invaluable sources of academic, professional, and personal support. As a member of the Notre Dame family, you’ll have the opportunity to attend networking events and connect with your local Notre Dame club, expanding your professional connections. Additionally, you’ll engage in global experiences that deepen your understanding of international markets while enjoying all that Notre Dame has to offer—from thrilling football games and world-renowned speakers to Mass at the Basilica.

Global EMBA Course of Study

The Global Executive MBA curriculum integrates multiple focus areas, equipping you with new frameworks and strategies for addressing longstanding business challenges, responding to emerging trends, and seizing new opportunities. Each stage in the program reinforces the three cornerstones of leadership, business fundamentals, and strategic thinking.

    • Step One: Leadership and Self-Awareness
      Your journey begins with the Now Irish orientation week in August, where you’ll participate in Executive Integral Leadership (EIL). This one-week intensive focuses on self-awareness and leadership development, providing you with a deep understanding of your strengths and how to maximize your effectiveness as a leader. Throughout the program, EIL principles will be woven into your learning experience, allowing you to continuously refine and evolve your leadership approach.
    • Step Two: Core Coursework
      Following the orientation, the curriculum transitions into core coursework that emphasizes essential skills such as Awareness, Decision-Making, Integration, and Advanced Business Analysis. This stage lays the groundwork for applying strategic thinking in diverse business contexts and prepares you for the global immersions ahead.
    • Step Three: Global Foundations
      In the fall, you will engage in your first global immersion in Europe, where you will explore the business landscape, cultural nuances, and operational strategies of leading organizations. This experience builds a robust foundation in global business principles and cross-cultural leadership, enabling you to navigate international markets effectively.
    • Step Four: Global Integration
      The second global immersion takes you to Asia, where you will apply your foundational knowledge to integrate complex global strategies and practices. Through hands-on projects and immersive experiences, you will synthesize your learning, fostering a comprehensive understanding of global business dynamics and developing effective strategies for leading multinational organizations.
    • Step Five: Global Impact
      Your journey culminates with the Global Capstone during the final immersion in South America in the spring of your second year. This experience allows you to tackle a complex business challenge alongside a global partner, synthesizing the skills and insights you’ve gained throughout the program. You’ll apply strategic insights and demonstrate the impact of your decisions within a broader international framework, positioning yourself as a leader capable of driving meaningful change.

By the end of the program, you will emerge as a strategic leader with a holistic view of yourself and a comprehensive understanding of global business, ready to make a significant impact within your organization and beyond.

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Admission

The next step you take in your professional life could be the one that accelerates your career, lifts your organization to the next level and changes the way you see the world. Due to the once a month format of the Global EMBA program, Notre Dame is unable to support student visas for this program.

RoundApplication DeadlineDecision ReleaseConfirmation Deadline
(typically 30 days)
Early ActionSept. 5, 2024Oct. 18, 2024Nov. 18, 2024
Round 1Oct. 15, 2024Dec. 13, 2024Jan. 13, 2025
Round 2Jan. 7, 2025Mar. 14, 2025Apr. 15, 2025
Round 3Mar. 17, 2025May 2, 2025Jun. 2, 2025
  • Early Action Deadline
    Applying in the Early Action round automatically qualifies you for an interview, demonstrating your commitment to Notre Dame’s Global Executive MBA program. For subsequent rounds, interviews are by invitation only. The Early Action round, though non-binding, is tailored for applicants who are sincerely dedicated and eager about joining our community. Interviews for this round will be conducted from August to September on a first-come, first-serve basis.
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Tuition & Aid

The Notre Dame Global Executive MBA offers one of the best returns on investment of any top-ranked Global EMBA program. Aided by its competitive price, program-sponsored scholarships and financial aid, any student can put together a plan to participate in the Notre Dame Global Executive MBA program today.

Tuition for the Global Executive MBA Class of 2026 is $182,965 for the full 22-month program.

Financing Your Education

Most Global Executive MBA students finance their education through a combination of Notre Dame-sponsored scholarships, external scholarships, personal income or savings and graduate student loans, including both private and federal loan programs. While some students qualify for corporate financial sponsorship through their employer, it is not required to apply to the program.

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Visit Us

When you’re considering a decision as important as where to pursue your master’s degree, a campus visit will help give you the insight you need to make the right choice. It’s a chance for you to get to know Notre Dame and for us to get to know you. Our students tell us that visiting the campus made a big difference in their decision to attend Notre Dame. Your visit can include:

  • Connecting with the admissions team
  • A tour of the Stayer Center for Executive Education
  • A University of Notre Dame campus tour

Contact emba.business@nd.edu to schedule a time for you to visit.

 

Attend an Event

You’re invited to join us—in person or online—for a presentation of the Notre Dame Global Executive MBA program. Rising executives, managers and corporate sponsors will learn about our program’s unique focus on values and strategy while visiting with program alumni.

Get Started or Solidify Your Decision at an Information Session

Tue Dec 17
Executive Programs Application Workshop
Fri Jan 3
Global EMBA Small Group Chat
Wed Jan 15
Global EMBA Spotlight: Negotiating Employer Support
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