4/22/2026,
5:30 PM -
6:30 PM,
Rio Bravo Brewing Company, 1912 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Executive MBA
Elevate Your Leadership with an Executive MBA for Working Professionals
One of the best Executive MBA programs in the southwest, the Executive MBA brings together a cohort of professionals with management experience, leadership skills, and drive to become leaders in the New Mexico community.
Dive deep into an enhanced MBA curriculum tailored to developing your forward-thinking leadership skills by honing your strategic decision-making skills, strengthening your ability to build teams, and enabling an understanding of cross-functional collaboration. The part-time weekend schedule allows you to pursue your career, engage with your family, and invest in your professional development simultaneously.
Two-year part-time MBA program: Start in Fall and graduate in May two years later
Attend class in person once a month on Saturday, with flexible learning and support during online weeks
Networking dinner held on Friday before in-person Saturday courses to grow your network and professional development
Wraparound services: parking, registration, regalia, class materials
Learning Teams allow you to build deep connections with your cohort and create a built-in support system
Engage in an international or domestic residency to diversify your business learning
Executive MBA Calendar and Curriculum
We regularly adjust the academic aspects of the program to meet the changing needs of students and respond to industry trends. The dynamic nature of the program means you can immediately apply what you learn in class at your workplace. Class of 2028 start dates will be posted after the class schedule has been finalized. To receive a notification when the schedule is updated, sign up for our email update list.
Executive MBA Salaries*
$108,460.22
Average salary of graduates employed in the field
$92,844.39
Average salary at graduation
*based on 2023 data
Top Executive MBA Occupations
Occupation
Average Salary
President
$148,692.10
Owner
$148,692.10
Chief Executive Officer
$148,692.10
Director of Operations
$118,295.49
Top Executive MBA Employers
Self-Employed
Los Alamos National Laboratory
The University of New Mexico
Sandia National Laboratories
Presbyterian Healthcare Services
“The EMBA curriculum helped me develop my understanding and leadership skills in ways that I could never have imagined. I am now much better equipped and confident in my leadership roles.”
Maxine McReynolds EMBA Class of 2019 Attorney, Los Alamos National Laboratory Office of General Counsel
"Visiting the headquarters of an international company was profoundly rewarding. The experience underscored the significance of fostering international relationships and highlighted the economic impact such companies can have on our local industries. Even more, this visit broadened our perspective on New Mexico's potential to become a driving force in the global tech industry and advanced manufacturing."
Victoria Archuleta EMBA Class of 2024 Senior Economic Developer, Village of Los Lunas
Executive MBA Class of 2027 Snapshot*
43
Average age
41%
Minorities
11
Average years of management experience
*Summer 2024 entering data
Executive MBA FAQ
Is a GMAT or other exam required for admission?
No, the GMAT or other entrance exam is not required for admission! To learn more about our admission requirements, visit our application page.
How much work experience is required for an Executive MBA applicant to be considered?
Executive MBA candidates need a minimum of 5 years of management experience to apply. Management experience should include management of people, budgets, projects and processes. Not sure if your work experience qualifies? Schedule a meeting with our admissions team to discuss your resume and experience.
My GPA was below 3.0. Is it even worth applying?
Anderson uses a holistic admissions process. We consider many factors, including GPA, work experience, management experience, letters of recommendation, the application interview video, and program alignment to make an admission decision. A low GPA does not remove you from consideration for the program. We recommend addressing your GPA in your personal statement, following our personal statement template.
What is the difference in an Executive MBA vs. MBA?
Deciding between the MBA vs. Executive MBA can be difficult. Anderson's Executive MBA focuses on developing business leaders who already have a strong foundation in their industry. Executive MBA students learn from the curriculum, faculty, and one another to develop high-level strategic decision-making skills to position them as future leaders.
MBA students come from varying levels of work experience, with some having none at all. MBA students engage with the curriculum and faculty to develop their leadership skills and position them for their first management position.
I am a busy professional—is the Executive MBA feasible for me?
Executive MBA students juggle many factors—work, family, volunteering and community impact, and school. It is a significant committment of time, and we are committed to supporting you through:
Learning teams: You and your learning team work on all projects together.
Flexibility and scheduling: While we provide you the calendar ahead of time, we realize that you may not be able to attend each class. If you need to miss a Saturday class, there is support to help you catch up. The online learning format on the non-class weeks further supports your flexibility needs.
Wraparound services: We take care of minutia such as book purchasing, course registration, meal during Saturday class, parking, and even graduation regalia.
What does the international or domestic residency look like?
In year two of your program, you will select an international residency focused on global business practices, or a domestic residency, for example The Washington Campus, focused on public affairs and policy. Part of your tuition contributes to the cost of the residency. Final residency costs are provided after the cohort votes on the residency location.
Admissions
Executive MBA candidates are selected for admission based on a holistic review of application materials. Anderson considers many factors, including GPA, work experience, management experience, letters of recommendation, the application interview video, and program alignment to make an admission decision.
To apply, you must have significant work experience with at least five years of management experience, and an undergraduate degree (in any field) for full consideration.
