Executive MBA
Ranked #1 in the Southeast by Financial Times
Hear from alumni Scott Boatwright who leveraged what he learned in the program to turn around a $20 billion business.
Hear alumna Carol Meyer on learning what it takes to lead an organization and life balance in the Robinson EMBA program.
Worth the Investment
- Classes are designed for working professionals. Attend class every other weekend (Friday 5-9:30 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 to 6:00 p.m.) for 17 months at the GSU Buckhead Campus.
- Feel good about your investment. GSU is ranked the 2nd most innovative university in the 2020 Best Colleges edition of U.S. News & World Report Magazine. Our EMBA program is ranked #1 among public universities in the Southeast by Financial Times, in the top 20 worldwide by CEO Magazine, and in the top 50 Executive MBA Programs globally by Ivy Exec. The Robinson EMBA offers the best value in the market.
- On average, EMBA students report an 18% salary increase by graduation.
A Sharpened Skillset
- Respond to the complex issues facing today’s business executive with agility and confidence.
- Develop the critical thinking and problem solving skills to recognize and pursue business opportunities.
- Hone the ability to build superstar teams and integrate the different functional areas of business.
- Cultivate global competence and embark on an optional international residency.
Prepare for What’s Next
- Maximize your leadership potential with the award-winning EMBA personalized leadership program and expert executive coaching recently recognized with the 2020 PRISM award for coaching excellence.
- Study with faculty who are “pracademics,” bringing real-world business experience into the classroom.
- Follow in the footsteps of Executive MBA alumni — our 1,400 graduates lead top global firms including AT&T, The Coca-Cola Company, The Home Depot, IBM and State Farm.
Support for Military Members
- Georgia State enrolls more veterans and military connected students than any other USG.
- GSU was recently ranked #7 in the nation by the Military Times in its 2020 ranking of Best for Vets College Survey.
Worth the Investment
- Only take classes every other Saturday plus one Friday a month for 17-months in Buckhead, and stay focused on your current career.
- Feel good about your investment. Ranked 26th worldwide and No. 13 among U.S.-based programs by CEO Magazine, our EMBA offers the best value in the market.
- On average, EMBA students report an 18% salary increase by graduation.
A Sharpened Skillset
- Respond to the complex issues facing today’s business executive with agility and confidence.
- Develop the critical thinking and problem solving skills to recognize and pursue business opportunities.
- Hone the ability to build superstar teams and integrate the different functional areas of business.
- Cultivate global competence and embark on an optional international residency.
Be Your Best Self
- Study with faculty who are “pracademics,” bringing real-world business experience into the classroom.
- Follow in the footsteps of Executive MBA alumni — our 1,400 graduates lead top global firms including AT&T, The Coca-Cola Company, The Home Depot, IBM and State Farm.
- Share your classmates’ aspirations and challenges, and realize the best version of yourself. That’s the strength of the program’s cohort format.
Alumni Spotlights

president,
TIAA Charitable
Kay McFarlin, class of 2016

CEO
Polytron Inc.
Ron Rich, class of 2018

group president
Focus Brands
Kat Cole, class of 2010
Where You’ll Find Robinson EMBA Graduates
Just a few of the companies that have benefited from the knowledge and expertise of Robinson EMBA graduates:

Duration
17 months
starting every September
Format
Cohort, classes every other weekend, Friday 5-9:30p.m. and Saturday 9-6
Tuition
- Georgia residents: $76,500 ($73,000 tuition + $3,500 international trip fee)
- Non-Ga. residents: $79,500 ($76,000 + $3,500 international trip fee)
*These amounts are estimates and are subject to change.
Location
Georgia State’s Buckhead Center,
Tower Place 200