Dec 05, 2025  
2025-2026 Graduate Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Graduate Catalog

Executive Master of Business Administration (eMBA)


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Program Overview:


The Executive MBA will focus on analysis, strategy and management skills, with an emphasis on artificial intelligence, business leadership, business analytics, finance and operations, and supply chain management. The program will also prioritize real-world business applications with the foundation of academic theory, preparing students to thrive in their professional careers post-graduation.

The cohort-style program provides knowledge that enhances career trajectories and strategic thinking. Enrollment requires a special application process; eMBA completion requires five semesters, each with two eight-week courses.

The Beacom School of Business is the region’s leader in business education offering quality programs that are fully accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International since 1949. Learn more at: https://usd.edu/emba.

DELIVERY:  USD-Sioux Falls - This program starts Fall 2025.

Program admission is by invitation only. Businesses interested in admitting a cohort should contact: emba@usd.edu 

Executive Master of Business Administration (eMBA) 30 credit hours


  • Executive Master of Business Administration (eMBA) Core 21 credit hours
  • Electives or Health Services Administration specialization 9 credit hours

Questions?


Beacom School of Business
605-658-6532 | business@usd.eduusd.edu/business

Graduate Admissions 
605-658-6140 | gradadmissions@usd.edu  | usd.edu/grad

Location Matters for Non-Licensure Track Programs


This program is not designed or advertised to lead to a professional license or certification required for employment.

USD is permitted to operate under the terms of the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (NC-SARA) policies and standards in offering online courses/degree programs to residents in 49 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands.  Online courses/programs may also be offered to residents of California (a non-SARA state) because it does not regulate out-of-state public institutions.

Additionally, this program is authorized to offer supervised field study experiences (internship, externship, clinical, rotation, practicum, independent study, study away, etc.) in South Dakota. Please be aware that there may be some restrictions on your ability to engage in supervised field study outside of South Dakota. Please contact a program representative if you have questions regarding supervised field study.

Distance education courses or programs will not be offered outside of the United States without prior written approval from the University, which may be withheld for any reason. If you are taking distance courses while physically located outside of the United States, it is your responsibility to confirm the following: (a) if the country will recognize an online degree; (b) the availability of supervised field study opportunities in the country; and (c) if the country charges any additional taxes, withholdings or fees associated with online distance education programs.

For more information, please visit USD’s State Authorization page or contact your admissions counselor.

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