In the Executive Development Program, you can build knowledge and develop leadership skills without needing to fulfill typical graduate degree requirements. The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is not required to apply. A college degree is also not required – work performance, scope of responsibility and leadership potential are more important considerations in the application process.
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Is the Executive Development Program right for you?
The Executive Development Program is ideal for mid-to-senior level professionals with at least seven years of professional experience or increasing levels of responsibility throughout their career, whether in managing larger teams or taking on more complex projects. Those who benefit most from the program usually have experience with large-scale projects and enterprise-wide scope. If you have fewer than seven years of experience, please consider attending the Business Management Certificate Program as an alternative.
Please contact us at 206-543-8560 or [email protected] with any questions.
Applicants are encouraged to begin the application process early to take advantage of the early admissions discount. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. To complete your application, you will provide:
- Resume
- Personal Statement addressing your interest in applying (100-300 words)
- A description of your current position, including managerial experience, with direct reports or on larger scale projects. Can be a company-provided role description or a 50-250 word description.
2025-26 Deadlines and Tuition Information
Early admissions (10% discount) | Regular admissions | |
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Application deadline | May 1, 2025 | July 25, 2025 |
Notification of admissions status and reply timeline | You will receive notification of admissions within 10 business days. Your offer reply is due within 30 days of acceptance to the program or by June 1, whichever is sooner. | You will receive notification of admissions within 10 business days. All applicants will be notified no later than July 30, 2025. Your reply to your admissions offer is due within 30 days of acceptance, or by August 6, 2025, whichever is sooner |
Non-refundable deposit due | $1500 deposit due June 1, 2025 to secure early admissions pricing | $1500 deposit due within 30 days of acceptance, or no later than August 6, 2025 |
Full tuition due | $27,522 total (includes deposit) Tuition balance or first installment due by September 1, 2025. | $30,580 total (includes deposit) Tuition balance or first installment due by September 1, 2025. |
Details:
- Tuition includes instruction, textbooks and materials, meals and rooms at off-site sessions, dinners on campus, parking, and the Executive Development Program certificate.
- Applications received after August 1 will be considered on a space-available basis. Please contact us at [email protected] to inquire if space is still available.
- Tuition can be paid by installments. We offer the following payment plan options:
- 2 equal payments due September 1 and February 1
- 3 equal payments due September 1, December 1, and March 1
- 8 equal payments + $25 per payment admin fee, due the first of each month September through April.
- Installment plan to be selected when accepting your offer of enrollment.
- Refunds will not be made after the start of the program.
- We reserve a limited number of seats at a 25% reduced tuition for non-profit organizations. Contact us at [email protected] for more information.
- Participants can use their available VA Benefits/GI Bill to attend the program. Please contact us at [email protected] for more information.
- Because this is not a college credit course, traditional student financial aid is not available.
- The Executive Development Program cannot sponsor student visas.
- September 4, 2025: Orientation
- September 10-13, 2025: Fall Retreat at local resort
- September 29, 2025: First Monday evening class (class meets most Monday evenings October-April)
- May 7-9, 2026: Spring Retreat at local resort
- May 21, 2026: Graduation
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