The Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) is a defense-focused general management program for more senior DoN officers (805) and senior DoN civilians (807). The program design and course work capitalizes on the current managerial and leadership experience of program participants. 

Specifically, the EMBA goals are to provide participants with:

1. A solid background in management fundamentals
2. Focus on financial management and acquisition knowledge and abilities
3. Analytical and critical thinking skills to make decisions under conditions of extreme uncertainty
4. Opportunities for interaction so that managers can learn from each other
5. Projects and activities relevant for today's knowledge-driven, team-based environment

The EMBA is a 24-month, part-time, distance learning degree program. Classes meet once a week, approximately 6-7 hours per day, depending on course units.

Requirements for Entry

The program has the following admissions criteria:

• Lt Commander (O4) and above (805) with Department Head tour completed, Lieutenants admitted by exception
• Civilians GS-12 and above (807), or middle-level management experience
• Undergraduate degree from an accredited four-year college or university
• APC of 245 (GPA > 2.6)

Entry Dates 

The EMBA program entry dates are March and September (805); January and July (807)

Degree

Completion of this program results in an Executive Master of Business Administration degree. 

Requirements for the degree are met by completing:

• 37 hours of core EMBA courses
• 17 hours of an approved sequence of BPP electives
• Remaining a student in “good academic standing” as defined by NPS criteria
• The 17 hours of approved electives can be tailored to meet student sponsor needs.

DON Military (EMBA) – 805

DON Civilian (EMBA) – 807

Program Manager: William D. Hatch II, CDR, USN (Ret.)

Administration: Houda T. Tarabishi

Academic Associate: John E. Mutty, CAPT, USN (Ret.)