Foster EMBA Does Not Require the GMAT/GRE/EA for applicants with a bachelor’s degree and above.
To prepare new students for the quantitative rigor of the Executive MBA program, all entering students are required to complete the EMBA Summer Workshop. The Workshop spans six weeks, mid-July to late-August, with thirty-six (36) classroom hours. The sessions are typically conducted on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:00-6:00 pm (PDT).
The 2025 EMBA Summer Workshop dates:Location: TBD Dates are subject to change |
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| Session 1 – Math | Tuesday | July 8 | 3:00 – 6:00 PM | |
| Session 2 – Math | Thursday | July 10 | 3:00 – 6:00 PM | |
| Session 3 – Math | Tuesday | July 15 | 3:00 – 6:00 PM | |
| Session 4 – Math | Thursday | July 17 | 3:00 – 6:00 PM | |
| Session 5 – Math | Tuesday | July 22 | 3:00 – 6:00 PM | |
| Session 6 – Math | Thursday | July 24 | 3:00 – 6:00 PM | |
| Session 7 – Math/Excel | Tuesday | July 29 | 3:00 – 6:00 PM | |
| Session 8 – Excel | Thursday | July 31 | 3:00 – 6:00 PM | |
| Session 9 – Excel | Tuesday | August 5 | 3:00 – 6:00 PM | |
| Session 10 – Excel | Wednesday | August 7 | 3:00 – 6:00 PM | |
| Session 11 – Accounting | Tuesday | August 12 | 3:00 – 6:00 PM | |
| Session 12 – Accounting | Thursday | August 14 | 3:00 – 6:00 PM | |
*Dates are subject to change. All listed times are Pacific Time. Available for in-person
attendance. A live stream is also available for all new students. And sessions are recorded
(available within 24 hours) for missed sessions or for self-paced completion.
There is no additional cost for the Workshop and students are provided the textbooks and materials.
The Summer Workshop content includes:
- basic business math through calculus
- an introduction to microeconomics
- probability and statistics
- enhancing student problem-solving abilities utilizing Microsoft Excel
- accounting basics*
Students are given an assessment (quiz) to ensure proficiency for the math portion.
We believe the Summer Workshop provides an important opportunity for entering students to refresh and enhance both their quantitative skills and study habits. The goal is to better prepare a cohort to optimize their EMBA experience.
*Individuals with a CPA credential, an accounting undergraduate degree, or current accounting experience are exempt from the accounting portion.