The Executive MBA consists of 9 courses, of which 3 are common core courses and 6 correspond to 2 functional areas

Graduate Certificate 1	Basic Courses ( 3 course)
Graduate Certificate 2	Functional Area 1 ( 3 courses)
Graduate Certificate 3	Functional Area 2 ( 3 courses)

Basic Courses – Financial and Economic Environment of Business

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BU 501- The Business Environment (3 credits)

Every business is impacted by external economic forces. Understanding the key concepts of is essential to making good business decisions. Concepts covered in this course include supply and demand, elasticity, taxation, markets, currency, trade, and competition.

BU 503 – Principles of Managerial Finance (3 credits)

Reviews the role of finance in business. Students will learn the key concepts of financial management, including: the relationship between accounting and financial functions, financial analysis, value assessment, and the use of financial data to make business decisions.

In addition to these three core courses, students must select two concentrations in functional areas (9 credits each) to complete the program of study.

Marketing Management

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MK 501- Marketing Management (3 credits)

Provides an overview of marketing processes and strategy development. Topics include market research, segmentation, pricing, positioning, promotions, and distribution.

MK 502 – Advertising and Promotion (3 credits)

This course is a detailed study of strategies and methods in advertising and promotion of goods and services. Traditional and digital modalities are covered, as well as ethical, s and strategic issues that arise in advertising and promotion campaigns.

MK 503 – Marketing Research (3 credits)

An examination of methods for the collection, analysis, and application of research data used to make marketing decisions.

Financial Management

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FI 501- Principles of Finance (3 credits)

This course explores the application of financial principles in the strategic planning and operations of organizations. Students will learn to calculate financial data and generate analysis for use in decision making.

FI 502 – Corporate Finance (3 credits)

This course explores corporate valuation, capital management and financial decision making.

FI 503 – Futures, Options and Derivatives (3 credits)

This course explores the integration of options, futures and derivatives trading strategies within financial planning and financial portfolio management.

Human Resources Management (Available January 2022)

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HR 501- Human Resource Management (3 credits)

This course provides an overview of human resources processes and strategies. It addresses the practices of recruitment, selection, training, management, promotion, retention, compensation, and employee discipline.

HR 502 – Training and Development (3 credits)

This course focuses on strategies for developing and training your employees. Topics covered include: job analysis; employee testing and selection; development strategies; training and evaluation techniques; and evaluation of training programs.

HR 503 – Employee Engagement and Retention (3 credits)

This course focuses on strategies to improve the performance of human capital. Topics covered include: legal environment of human resources, workforce planning, performance management, compensation, managing diverse workforces, expatriate operations, leadership and motivational techniques, and developing a strategic human resources plan.

Organizational Leadership

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LM 501- Leadership (3 credits)

This course examines the theoretical foundations of leadership, motivation, teamwork and conflict management.

LM 502 – Organizational Behavior (3 credits)

This course explores the theoretical foundations and conceptual models for analyzing, understanding and managing human behavior within organizations.

LM 503 – Cross-Cultural Leadership & Global Management Strategy (3 credits)

This course examines issues that arise in the management of organizations operating internationally. Covered Topics include: globalization, cultural dimensions, transnational operations and competition, global strategy, and corporate social responsibility.

(*) Accumulable certificates are not required for the EMBA. Since we seek to keep tuition costs to a minimum, if the student wants the certificates issued while taking the EMBA, there is an additional fee of $150 per certificate to cover the administrative costs associated with completing the degree audit and issuing the digital certificate. If the student wishes to have a paper certificate issued, there is an additional fee of $150 for the issuance of each certificate.

A graduate degree is an investment in your future, and we understand that covering tuition and other education-related costs can be a real challenge. Saint Kolbe University provides access to quality education at an affordable cost, in forms and languages that meet the needs of students around the world.

The simplicity of fixed monthly payments

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Services are actively evolving; it’s time for education to evolve as well. That’s why we offer a very simple payment plan for our students. You would pay a fixed monthly fee of $562.50 for every 3 courses. It’s that simple.

Tuition Guarantee

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Part of our commitment is to give you peace of mind. Once you start your program, your tuition and other fees are locked in and fixed for the duration of your program.
This way you won’t be surprised by unexpected increases or changes that could jeopardize your completion.

Difficult Times Policy

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We understand life circumstances. If you are enrolled in a program and face a major life hardship, such as a job loss or health-related situation, you may suspend your learning program for a short period of time. We will allow you to stop payments, giving you time to recover. Remember, the maximum time to complete a degree is 150% of the agreed completion time.

Debt Free Graduates

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We want you to have a successful graduation, without future school debts. With our low tuition and monthly payments, we allow students to pay as they go, avoiding a large burden at the end of their programs. This approach also allows for a very simple application process, without the numerous forms and documentation needed to apply for loans and government programs. This simplicity also allows us to reduce administrative costs and pass those savings directly to you.

Scholarships

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Generally, our students are able to pay the monthly tuition with a combination of earned income, family contributions and savings.
Saint Kolbe University is fully committed to your success. In the event that you are fully qualified for our programs and can demonstrate that you have an affordability challenge where you are unable to cover the full monthly payment, you may qualify for one of our scholarships.

Fees and Tuition by Program

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Program	Executive MBA
Application Fee	$ 100
Tuition per Credit	$ 250
Credits	27
Courses	9
Total Tuition	$ 6,750
Graduation Fee	$ 150
Estimated Program Cost	$ 7,000

*All amounts are in U.S. dollars.

Tuition and fees are subject to change prior to admission, but your cost is locked in for the duration of your program at the time of admission.

Books and other materials

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The estimated cost of the program does not include books and materials which can cost between $300.00 and $1,400.00 depending on the program. Students are responsible for purchasing their books prior to each course. We will provide links to where you can purchase them, but you are not obligated to get them there. You can buy or rent your books anywhere; most books are available in electronic format, in Spanish and English, and you can also rent or purchase used books, to help reduce expenses.

Stackable Certificates

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A great benefit of Saint Kolbe University’s programs is the design of the cumulative certificates to earn a Master’s degree. This means that for every 3 courses you complete in the regular pathway you can earn a Graduate Certificate to accelerate your career even faster.

Paper Diplomas and Certificates

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We live in a digital world, so all of our diplomas and certificates are issued digitally, signed by our President and with a unique serial number that links the diploma or certificate to your academic achievements. Many students may choose to print and frame the certificate; however, if you prefer to receive a paper copy diploma or certificate issued by the institution, there is an additional certificate delivery fee of $150 to cover the cost of printing and mailing.

All costs are in U.S. dollars.