Global Executive MBA
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.
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.
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.
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.
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%)
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.
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- 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.
- Step One: Leadership and Self-Awareness
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.
Faculty Spotlights
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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