Executive MBA

Why the XMBA?

Reason #1: The Jesuit Identity & Mission

Founded in 1831, Xavier University is one of the oldest Catholic universities in the nation and is deeply embedded in the Jesuit tradition. In particular, the mission of the Williams College of Business is to “educate students of business, enabling them to improve organizations and society, consistent with the Jesuit tradition.” In other words, the Xavier MBA graduate will have a strong foundation in ethics and social responsibility.

 

“I have learned so much that is directly applicable to my work”
– Anne Chance, Class of 2008

Reason #2: “The Power of X”

Xavier University and the Williams College of Business offer the best MBA experience within the region. Additionally, the Williams College of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). We encourage you to ask any of the 13,000 plus Xavier MBA alumni and corporate sponsors what the Xavier Masters in Business Administration means to them and to their organization. You’ll soon discover “The Power of X.”

 

“The opportunity to network with other high caliber XMBA students has been phenomenal, without this program I would have never crossed paths with the majority of the students.”
– Amy Kappen, Class of 2008

Reason #3: Unique XMBA Design

In particular, the XMBA program is designed for experienced professionals who have demanding work schedules and who are on track for leadership positions within their organization. Because we are so selective for the XMBA program, we guarantee XMBA participants will be surrounded by the most experienced and brightest student peers. Additionally, for a program that frequently blends classroom instruction with group projects and real world experience, the value of having a strong cohort and support system distinctive to the XMBA program is immeasurable. The XMBA program is the only program that will offer this unique learning environment.

 

“The work is tough, but the people at Williams take care of a lot of the details. They gave me what I needed.”
– Tom Stevenson, Class of 2007

Reason #4: The XMBA Family

XMBA students are welcomed into the Williams College of Business family of faculty, staff, and administrators from day one of the program. As family members rooted in the Jesuit tradition, we encourage the progression of the XMBA students throughout the program by offering as much assistance and support as we can. That’s why we handle all of the administrative details including student registration, purchasing campus parking permits, ordering and delivering textbooks, and providing lunch during class meetings.

As part of the family, while attending class XMBA students also have access to the same facilities and services as faculty and staff which no other students can enjoy, including the Williams College of Business kitchen stocked with coffee, soda and snacks. Furthermore, the classroom for the XMBA program is equipped with all the technological needs a student would desire including wireless access to the Xavier University network for personal laptops. During orientation we even bring in a team of network engineers to make sure every student’s laptop is properly configured to work on campus. The bottom line is that we understand the demands of the XMBA student and we try to make everything else as simple as possible so that you can focus on your education without worrying about the administrative details of your graduate degree.

The family treatment doesn’t end with graduation. XMBA alumni join a strong and talented group of over 1,000 XMBA graduates. Even as CEOs, C-level executives, or retirees, many XMBA alumni find the time to stay connected with the Williams College of Business and the XMBA program through various activities and events. As an XMBA alum, this powerful network of professionals in addition to continuous executive education opportunities will be at your fingertips.