Mays Business School offers an Executive MBA Program (EMBA) leading to the degree of Master of Business Administration (MBA) for working professionals with significant professional and managerial experience. Only selected EMBA participants are eligible to enroll in the Mays Executive MBA Program courses.
The Mays Executive MBA Program is a lock-step program. All course enrollments are handled through the Mays Executive MBA Program Office. The Mays Executive MBA Program class sessions are held at CityCentre III in Houston, Texas. Required class sessions are held on Friday and Saturday of alternate weekends during the fall and spring semesters. Details regarding the Mays EMBA Program may be obtained by contacting the Mays EMBA Program Office or at the program website. The Mays EMBA Program is a non-thesis degree for which a final oral examination is not required. Admission to the program is in the fall semester only. Mays Business School is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) at all program levels.
This program is approved to be offered at CityCentre in Houston, Texas and is also approved for delivery via synchronous distance education technology.
GMAT/GRE and TOEFL Requirements
Mays Executive MBA Program students are exempt from the GMAT or GRE. However, GMAT, GRE, TOEFL, or IELTS scores may be used to satisfy the English Language Proficiency Requirement for students from non-English-speaking countries as described on the Office of Admissions' International Graduate webpage.
Program Requirements
Student’s Advisory Committee
On-Campus and Distance Education Degree Programs
The Mays Executive MBA participant’s advisory committee consists of the Director of the Mays EMBA Program or the Assistant or Associate Dean for Graduate Programs within the Mays Business School. The Director or the Assistant or Associate Dean has the responsibility of approving the proposed degree plan for EMBA participants. When necessary, recommendations in cases of academic deficiency will be made to the Graduate and Professional School.
Degree Plan
On-Campus and Distance Education Degree Programs
The degree plan must be completed and filed by the Mays EMBA Program office with the Graduate and Professional School following the deadline imposed by the participant’s college and no later than the dates announced in the Graduate and Professional School calendar of deadlines for graduation.
Credit Requirements
On-Campus and Distance Education Degree Programs
The course requirements for the Mays Executive MBA Program degree consist of 45 credit hours. No options are provided for completing a certificate program or additional courses beyond the degree requirements.
Transfer of Credit
On-Campus and Distance Education Degree Programs
The transfer of credit for Mays EMBA courses is not accepted because of the nature and structure of the Mays Executive MBA Program curriculum.
Limitations on the Use of Transfer, Extension, and Certain Other Courses
On-Campus and Distance Education Degree Programs
The use of such courses is not permitted within the Mays Executive MBA Program curriculum.
Final Examination
On-Campus and Distance Education Degree Programs
A final oral examination is not required for the Executive Master of Business Administration degree.
Additional Requirements
Scholastic Requirements
On-Campus and Distance Education Degree Programs
To maintain good academic standing and to be eligible for graduation, a Mays Executive MBA Program participant must maintain a cumulative 3.000 GPA in the Mays Executive MBA Program curriculum, and he/she must not have any unabsolved grades of D, F, or U on any course on his/her degree plan. To absolve deficient grades, the student must repeat the course at Texas A&M University attaining a final grade of C or better. A student failing to attain or maintain a cumulative 3.000 GPA by the end of the next term may be dismissed from the program. The Director of the Mays Executive MBA Program and the Assistant or Associate Dean for Graduate Programs will evaluate all scholastic probation participants at the end of each of the program’s terms and take appropriate action. When necessary, recommendations regarding the blocking of a student from further enrollment will be made to the Graduate and Professional School.
An EMBA participant who withdraws or is dismissed from the Mays Executive MBA Program may not reenter the program. An exception may be granted in the case of voluntary withdrawal in good academic standing with prior written approval at the time of withdrawal from the Director of the Mays Executive MBA Program and the Assistant or Associate Dean for Graduate Programs. A participant who withdraws or who is dismissed from the program after the deadline for refund will not receive any refund of tuition and fees.
Please see the student handbook for additional academic standards, requirements, and processes.
Application for Degree
On-Campus and Distance Education Degree Programs
For information on applying for your degree, please visit the Graduation section.
