Distance Learning Executive MBA (EMBA)

Following are some of the top universities offering the Executive MBA (EMBA) programs by distance learning:

The University of Tennessee (UT Knoxville)
- The Executive MBA program is designed for executives to earn a degree without interrupting their careers.
- It can be completed in one year.
- It consists of four, two-week residence periods and 15 distance-learning sessions.
- It offers the Physician Executive MBA program for physicians seeking leadership and business operation skills.
- Degree programs offered via distance education are the same as the degree programs on campus.
- The College of Business Administration is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).

The University of Georgia, Terry College of Business
- The Terry Executive MBA combines traditional face-to-face sessions with distance learning activities.
- Distance learning activities include electronic presentations, threaded group discussions, and synchronous help sessions.
- The EMBA was ranked 59th in the world according to the Times' 2008 ranking.

The University of Dundee (UK)
- It offers the Executive MBA in International Oil and Gas Management and the Executive MBA in International Mineral Resources Management by Distance Learning.
- Dundee is ranked 215th in the world according to the Times Higher Education - QS World University Rankings 2009.

Edinburgh Business School (UK)
- It is the Graduate School of Business of Heriot-Watt University - a Royal Charter institution.
- EBS is highly regarded as one of the world's leading business and management schools.
- The 2 year part-time Executive MBA combines the flexibility of distance learning with a series of on-campus intensive seminars.
- The MBA programme consists of seven core courses and two elective courses. After completing three courses, you are eligible for a Postgraduate Certificate in Business Administration, and after six courses for a Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration.

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