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Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA)
Executive Global MBA in AI Digital Strategy and Global Business Transformation
PURPOSE
The Executive Global MBA prepares ethical and globally competent leaders to lead AI-driven digital transformation and develop innovative international business strategies. The program equips executives to apply emerging technologies to strategic decision-making and lead diverse organizations through complex change and crisis. It emphasizes sustainable cross-sector partnerships and the translation of global knowledge into meaningful organizational and societal impact.
PHILOSOPHY
The program integrates strategic knowledge, ethical leadership, technological competence, global experience, and practical application. Students examine business across different economic and cultural environments while learning to use AI and digital technologies responsibly. Through case studies, executive dialogue, corporate visits, applied projects, and international collaboration, students develop the judgment, adaptability, and professional networks required for ethical leadership, continuous innovation, and sustainable global impact.
OBJECTIVES
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be able to:
- Analyze complex global business environments and formulate strategies that align organizational leadership, cross-cultural collaboration, innovation, and international growth.
- Evaluate artificial intelligence, data analytics, and emerging technologies and apply them responsibly to organizational decision-making, operational improvement, and digital transformation.
- Integrate ethical governance, sustainability, ESG principles, risk management, and organizational resilience into executive-level policies and business strategies.
- Present an evidence-based capstone project that delivers innovative and practical solutions to significant organizational, industry, governmental, or community challenges.
COURSES
Core Courses
12 Credit Hours (Select 4 courses)
| EMB 701 Strategic Leadership and Organizational Management (3) |
| This course examines the responsibilities of executives in developing organizational direction, aligning institutional resources, and leading people through complex environments. Students explore strategic analysis, organizational structure, leadership theory, decision-making, corporate culture, stakeholder management, and performance improvement. Through executive cases and applied assessments, students develop strategies that connect organizational mission with measurable results. |
| EMB 702 Global Business Economics and Innovation (3) |
| This course analyzes the economic and competitive forces shaping international business. Topics include global markets, trade and investment, geopolitical risk, economic policy, regional business systems, innovation ecosystems, and international market entry. Students evaluate how organizations identify global opportunities, respond to economic change, and develop innovative strategies across national and regional markets. |
| EMB 703 Business Ethics Sustainability and Corporate Governance (3) |
| This course prepares executives to address ethical, legal, governance, and sustainability responsibilities. Students examine board accountability, stakeholder interests, regulatory compliance, corporate culture, ESG principles, responsible investment, data ethics, and organizational transparency. The course emphasizes ethical decision-making and the development of governance systems that support long-term institutional trust and performance. |
| EMB 704 AI and Intelligent Business Systems (3) |
| This course introduces artificial intelligence as a strategic business capability. Students examine machine learning, generative AI, intelligent automation, predictive analytics, decision-support systems, and AI-enabled business models. Attention is given to AI governance, privacy, cybersecurity, bias, workforce implications, and responsible implementation. Students develop an executive-level AI adoption plan for an organization or industry. |
Global Intensive I 6 Credit Hours |
| EMB 711 Global Innovation and Technology Leadership (3) |
| This course examines how executives identify, evaluate, and implement emerging technologies within global organizations. Topics include innovation ecosystems, technology strategy, research and development, platform business models, entrepreneurship, commercialization, and collaboration among businesses, governments, and universities. Students analyze successful innovation environments and develop a technology-based growth strategy. |
| EMB 712 AI Driven Organizational Change (3) |
| This course focuses on the organizational and human dimensions of AI adoption. Students study change leadership, organizational readiness, workforce transformation, employee engagement, human-AI collaboration, resistance to change, digital culture, and leadership communication. The course requires students to prepare a change-management plan for introducing an AI-enabled system or digital initiative. |
Global Intensive II 6 Credit Hours |
| EMB 721 Global Finance Investment and Risk Strategy (3) |
| This course develops executive understanding of international finance, capital markets, investment strategy, financial technology, and enterprise risk. Students examine financial decision-making across currencies, markets, regulatory systems, and geopolitical environments. Topics include global capital allocation, cross-border investment, FinTech, financial analytics, risk assessment, and the financial evaluation of strategic initiatives. |
| EMB 722 Crisis Management and Organizational Resilience (3) |
| This course prepares executives to lead organizations before, during, and after disruptive events. Students examine risk identification, crisis communication, business continuity, cybersecurity incidents, supply-chain disruption, reputational risk, disaster response, and organizational recovery. Students develop an integrated crisis-management and resilience plan appropriate to their organization or professional field. |
Global Intensive III 6 Credit Hours |
| EMB 731 Digital Transformation Data Analytics and Technology Management (3) |
| This course examines how organizations integrate digital technologies, data systems, and operational processes to improve performance. Students study digital transformation frameworks, business analytics, cloud-based operations, platform systems, customer intelligence, technology investment, performance measurement, and digital governance. Students evaluate organizational digital maturity and develop a transformation roadmap. |
| EMB 732 Global Market Strategy and Cross Cultural Execution (3) |
| This course addresses the implementation of business strategy across international markets and culturally diverse environments. Topics include international market selection, competitive positioning, cross-cultural negotiation, localization, partnerships, global branding, institutional relationships, and multinational team leadership. Students prepare a market-entry or international expansion strategy for a selected organization.. |
Global Intensive IV United States 6 Credit Hours |
| Mandatory Executive Residency at Midwest University |
| EMB 741 Sustainable Business and ESG Leadership (3) |
| This course examines how executives incorporate sustainability and ESG considerations into organizational strategy, operations, investment, and reporting. Students evaluate environmental and social risks, stakeholder expectations, responsible supply chains, sustainable innovation, governance standards, and long-term value creation. The course concludes with an executive sustainability strategy aligned with organizational goals and measurable performance indicators. |
| CAP 750 Global Executive Capstone Project (3) |
| The Global Executive Capstone requires students to integrate leadership, AI, global strategy, innovation, finance, ethics, sustainability, and organizational transformation into an applied executive project. Each student identifies a significant organizational or industry challenge, conducts appropriate research and analysis, develops an implementable strategy, and presents the project before a faculty or executive review panel. The final capstone must demonstrate executive-level analysis, responsible decision-making, global awareness, practical feasibility, and measurable organizational value. Mandatory On Campus Residency Requirement The final Executive Residency and Global Executive Capstone must be completed in person at Midwest University’s main campus in Wentzville, Missouri. Online participation alone does not satisfy this graduation requirement. |
Service Leadership Engagement Program (SLEP)
The Service Leadership Engagement Program is designed to cultivate servant leadership, ethical responsibility, professional integrity, and community engagement through structured leadership service activities. Doctoral students participate in community service, organizational leadership projects, and professional engagement experiences that strengthen ethical leadership and social responsibility competencies.
Option 1 - Community Service
Complete 24 hours of approved community service, demonstrating leadership, civic engagement, and service to the community.
Option 2 - Leadership Service Seminar
Complete a 1-credit Leadership Service Seminar, which focuses on the role and responsibilities of leaders in serving communities. Students are required to attend the seminar and successfully complete a reflective report or assigned project demonstrating their understanding and application of service leadership principles.