Executive MBA Program

“An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.”

—Benjamin Franklin

Table of Contents Real-Life Leaders and Learning . . . . .3

Program Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

EMBA Demographics . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

International Residency . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Strength of Team Learning . . . . . . . . . 7

Innovative Curriculum . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Integrated Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Candidate Profi le . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Admission Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Graduate Survey Results . . . . . . . . . 10

Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Participating Companies . . Back Cover

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I am proud to present Boise State University’s Executive MBA program.

Our highly acclaimed program and curriculum are designed to develop innovate leaders who will shape the business enterprises and public policy of the future. Th is program will give you the expertise and self-assurance to lead your organization to achieve and sustain a competitive advantage – regionally, nationally and globally. Interaction with fellow participants, faculty and an array of top business leaders, will grow your professional network in one of the most vibrant and livable cities in the West.

Th e EMBA program has a unique, fully integrated curriculum and provides unequaled VIP service to help with your work-life balance. You will learn in parallel from our world-class faculty, a highly selective peer cohort, and an executive coach in our state-of-the-art executive classroom – one of the fi nest in the world.

I look forward to your participation in our Executive MBA Program.

Letter from the Dean

Patrick ShannonDean, College of Business and Economics

Real-Life Leaders and Learning

Professional. Practical. Proven.

Enhance your strengths. Boise State University’s Executive MBA (EMBA) program gives you the inside track: the opportunity to learn from experienced faculty and business executives.

Equip yourself for greater responsibility. Th e action-based learning environment, devoted to real-world issues, enables you to study, practice, and master practical, relevant leadership skills. Sharing ideas and experiences is encouraged.

Earned Excellence. Boise State’s College of Business and Economics is accredited by the AACSB International—the gold standard for business education.

Randy Hales, successful entrepreneur, facilitates a live case on one of his winning ventures in the EMBA 522 Turnaround Module. Mr. Hales is currently the President and CEO of Zagg, Inc., a manufacturer of protective screens and accessories for personal electronic devices.

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Th e Boise State EMBA program features:

Unique, Integrated Curriculum. EMBA multidisciplinary courses replicate the complex real-world situations you face.

Best Practices. A broad range of current industry perspectives provides exposure to innovative and reliable problem-solving strategies.

Individual Coaching. An executive coach works with you one-on-one to help enhance your strengths and address areas for leadership improvement.

International Curriculum. Exposure to cross-cultural issues prepares you for the global economy.

Exceptional Customer Service. Our dedicated staff handles the details and distractions so you can focus on learning.

Program Highlights

Designed to cultivate confi dent and strategic leaders.

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The EMBA program helped me gain a balanced perspective between the strategic point of view of business and real world applications. It emphasizes issues around both domestic and global settings. This really enhanced my managerial skills.

—Ji-Yeon Lee, Class of 2012 Director, International Sales and Marketing

at J.R. Simplot Company Food Group

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EMBA Demographics

Positions

33% Manager

22% Director

16% VP/GM

13% Other Sr. Eng., J.D., M.D.

8% Entrepreneur

8% CEO/President

Company Size

44% 1-999

19% 1,000-4,999

2% 5,000-9,999

13% 10,000-19,999

11% 20,000-49,999

11% 50,000+

By the Numbers

1:4Female to Male

Ratio

39Average Age

of EMBA Participants

17Average

Years of Work Experience

12Average Years

of Management Experience

Sample

Sample

Agriculture

Banking

Consulting Service

Entrepreneur

Environmental

Finance

Government

Healthcare

High-Tech

Hospitality

Legal

Manufacturing

Real Estate

Utilities

Industries

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The Vietnam residency was a true “cultural immersion” with a very well thought-out agenda. I was able to use that knowledge and experience to help provide insights to my company when working on our future strategy.

—Marie Tadlock, Class of 2010Manager of Competitive Team at Hewlett-Packard

The International Residency gives you a deeper, fi rst-hand understanding of the managerial, political, and cultural concepts that infl uence and drive international business.

International Residency

Our economic future depends on what happens globally,and business leaders need to know how it happens. Rather than just reading, hearing, or talking about the diffi culties and benefi ts of conducting international business, you’ll do it. You will learn what it takes most business people months or years to learn during your International Residency week in Vietnam. It’s a unique chance to conduct and experience international business on the front lines of the future.

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Leadership does not occur in a vacuum and neither does the Boise State EMBA program. Teamwork is central.

Strength of Team Learning

From day one you will work with a team of peers to share ideas, gain practical insights, improve strategic-thinking skills, and enhance your network.

Your study team will unite participants from varied backgrounds so you can benefi t from the broad experiences of others. Synergy begins in the classroom and expands to the workplace.

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My study group evolved into a collaborative, cohesive team — now lifelong friends. My EMBA experience was so valuable I encouraged another WinCo employee to participate in the EMBA Program — he graduates in 2015!

—Valerie Davis, Class of 2012VP, Labor & Human Resources at

WinCo Foods

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Results Driven. When setting up the curriculum for this program, we asked employers what they valued most in their executives. Th eir overwhelming response was they need their leaders to have a better ability to solve multi-faceted, unstructured, messy problems. Business opportunities and challenges do not come neatly packaged in pre-labeled, discipline-specifi c boxes and neither does the EMBA program.

Multi-disciplinary and integrated. Th e Boise State EMBA program builds upon a multi-disciplinary, integrated curriculum that best replicates real-world experiences. Our consortium partnerships with regional organizations bring hands-on experience and insight into the classroom.

Real-world learning environment. EMBA program topics and projects combine multiple perspectives—enabling you to learn in the same environment in which you work.

Innovative Curriculum

YEAR TWO

YEAR ONE

ENTRY

The Boise State EMBA program is demanding and rewarding. The EMBA staff knows the rigors of the program and helps you succeed by providing support in several areas.

Integrated Support

Program prep available to build confi dence. Before class even starts we guide you through a pre-program self-assessment, and if needed, provide tutorial primers to ensure you are prepared for the EMBA program.

VIP Service. We register you for classes, deliver textbooks and other class materials, coordinate meals, and validate parking for class sessions so you do not have to waste time on logistics.

Family Support. Your success is highly dependent on support from those close to you. Th us, we host events throughout the two-year program for spouses, signifi cant others, and children. Th ese events provide a setting for everyone to get to know each other, share the EMBA experience, and have fun outside of class sessions and team meetings.

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Family support and involvement were some of the most enjoyable and helpful aspects of the EMBA program. Having my husband and kids included in functions throughout the year helped them understand and accept the amount of time I had to devote to the program.

—Trisha Stevens Lamb, Class of 2008 Director of Career Start MBA Program at

Boise State University

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Successful candidates preferably have:

• Approximately six years of professional experience with steady career progression and current employment in middle to upper management

• A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university, or an equivalent degree from a non-U.S. institution

• Professional growth potential

• Leadership aptitude

• Quantitative ability

• Familiarity with current desktop software

• A willingness to make a 21-month commitment to the program

Candidate Profi le

Th e Admissions Committee strives to create cohort classes of highly qualifi ed individuals from diverse educational and industry backgrounds. Interested candidates are encouraged to review the detailed admission and application information online at http://emba.boisestate.edu.

Fee: Th e Executive MBA program fee of $22,350 per academic year covers tuition, all books and materials, lodging for the two week-long residencies, and lunches and breaks during regular sessions. Transportation to residencies is the responsibility of participants. Please visit our website at http://emba.boisestate.edu, or call us at 208-426-4034.

Admission Process

Your CommitmentOur Commitment

2013 Graduate Survey Results

Boise State University’s most recent graduating EMBA class gave very high marks to the program in an independent survey by the International Executive MBA Council. Th e marks are noticeably higher than worldwide averages.

We are committed to your success. We understand the unique challenge of balancing personal, professional, and academic life. We register you for classes, obtain all books and materials, and provide tutorial primers. In addition, we discuss the program with your family and employer.

The EMBA Program is demanding, rigorous, and

requires serious dedication.

Participants should expect 15-25 hours of homework per week while classes are

in session. We believe that those willing to make the eff ort deserve a quality education.

Overall Value

8.9Average rating for all

programs worldwide: 7.7

Quality of Guest Speakers

8.8Average rating for all

programs worldwide: 7.9

Overall Quality

8.9Average rating for all

programs worldwide: 8.3

Marks were on a 10-point scale.

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Executive MBA2014-2016 Academic Calendar

Ash Grove Cement Company**ASEAAshland Hercules Water Technologies AT&T MobilityBattelle Energy Alliance - INL ***Bauer Investment Group, Inc. Bechtel BWXT Idaho, LLCBench Sewer DistrictBHS Specialty Chemical ProductsBoise Cascade, LLC **Boys & Girls Clubs of ADA CountyBrian D. Knox, Attorney at Law PLLCBrown’s Industries, Inc. Central Washington University Century LinkCheck-6, Inc.Clearwater HouseClimbonCollege Pro PaintersConagra Foods**D.C. Pantell Real Estate Developing Solutions Group, LLCDrake CooperDykman Electrical, Inc.Earl and Earl, PLLCElectrical WholesaleFleetwood HomesGnentechGreeneck EarthworksGuardian Home Care and HospiceH&W Computer Systems, Inc.Hewlett-Packard, Co. *******Hillside Landscape Construction, Inc.HMS Host International Idaho Air National Guard

Idaho Army National GuardIdaho Dept. of Health & Welfare Idaho Dept. of LaborIdaho Falls Police DepartmentIdaho Mutual TrustIdaho National Laboratory ****Idaho Nephrology Associates, LLCIdaho Power Company ********* Idaho Urologic Institute Impact Radio GroupJ.R. Simplot Company ***********John Deere Green TechJohnson & Johnson, Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc.KLA-Tencor CorporationK-Sea Transportation, LLCLincoln Financial Securities CorporationMainstream Electric, Inc.MarshallGISMedical Management, Inc.Meshwork MarketingMichael Mercy MD, PAMicron Technology, Inc. ******* MicrosoftMotivePower, Inc.Netcamps, LLCNew York LifeOasis Medical CenterORR Wealth ManagementPakSense, Inc. PKG Inc.PMG / Mountain States NeonatologyPioneer Title CompanyPOWER Engineers, Inc. Professional Home Inspection

Executive MBA Program Boise State UniversityMicron Business and Economics Building1910 University Drive, Room 4101Boise, Idaho 83725-1600

phone: 208-426-4034email: emba@boisestate.edu

http://emba.boisestate.edu

Special thanks to our participating companies:

Proof Eyewear Rekluse Motor SportsRGB Holdings, Inc.Scentsy, Inc.ShiftWiseSmall Horse TechnologySmoke Guard, Inc.SolFocus Glass WorksSpecialty Risk Services, LLCSports Fan Corp.Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center**Stem Logix Sterling Management & ConsultingStoltz Marketing Group, Inc.SuperValu Inc. Syringa Networks, LLCTerraGraphics Environmental Engineering, Inc.Transform SolarTreetop Technologies Inc.Tresco of Idaho US EcologyU.S. Army U.S. Department of CommerceU.S. Department of the Interior U.S. Navy U.S. Small Business AdministrationWells FargoWest Valley Medical Center WildTangent Media and GamesWinCo Foods ***Woodgrain Millwork, Inc.YMC, Inc.Zapp Electric of Seattle, LLCZions Bank **

*Denotes a company with multiple EMBA students; one * for every participant