The Executive MBA (EMBA) program presents a challenging 21-month course of study specifically designed for executives, senior managers, professionals, entrepreneurs, and technical experts throughout Southern California. Participants have an average of 15 years work experience (with a minimum of eight years), demonstrated leadership abilities, and a proven track record of success. Commencing each fall, students meet for seven consecutive quarters on four class weekends scheduled on Friday and Saturday at The Paul Merage School of Business.The cohort program gives students the opportunity to actively participate in class discussions and interact closely with their peers. The program offers an applications-oriented curriculum with an international and digital focus designed to give the seasoned working professional contemporary management tools for successfully leading organizations in a changing business environment. The EMBA program is a 76-unit program and offers a maximum amount of core and elective course material presented in an accelerated timetable.