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Leadership Executive, MBA

Discover Seattle University's Albers Leadership Executive MBA program, a top-tier MBA for experienced professionals aiming to elevate their leadership skills.

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About this Program

Explore One of the Best Leadership Executive MBA Programs in the Northwest

Join a top-tier leadership executive master's in business administration program. Designed for holistic development, our intense emphasis on personal leadership is woven into everything we do.

For more than 20 years, we've drawn savvy business leaders from all over the Northwest looking for an Executive Master's in Business Administration program that not only delivers results through a top-ranked education, but also provides transformative leadership education and experience.

Our Leadership Executive Master's in Business Administration degree helps leaders cultivate their vision and skills to make a profound impact on their companies and communities in fresh and invigorating ways.

Note: Due to the program's schedule and delivery format, this program is not eligible for F-1 student visa sponsorship. 


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No Application Fee

We are committed to removing barriers to graduate education by waiving the application fee for all applicants.

Our Leadership Executive MBA at a Glance

Learn how this degree from the Albers School of Business and Economics will contribute to your career goals, explore course requirements and see how impactful a Seattle University MBA can be.

Embarking on an Executive MBA journey positions you at the intersection of experience and advanced leadership education. Tailored for seasoned professionals like yourself, this program is designed to sharpen your strategic thinking, enhance executive decision-making, and deepen your understanding of global business dynamics. With a focus on practical application, you'll immediately integrate newfound knowledge into your current role. The cohort, comprised of accomplished peers, becomes a powerful network for collaboration and insights. Balancing work commitments and intensive coursework, an Executive MBA not only elevates your leadership capabilities but also propels your career forward, equipping you to navigate the complexities of executive-level responsibilities.

Thoughtfully designed with courses grouped into five broad themes, our Leadership Executive MBA curriculum will expand your perspective through multidisciplinary and multi-industry exposure, as well as through coursework, reflection, rigorous application, and—unique among Executive MBA programs and top business schools—ongoing, dedicated one-on-one executive coaching.

Seattle University's tradition of educating the whole person means that the Leadership Executive MBA program delivers more than just the increased level of business acumen you'll find at top business schools. The rigorous instruction in core business concepts together with a highly personal exploration of leadership means you'll graduate with:

LC1. A deepened awareness and sense of yourself as an authentic leader.

LC2. Superior leadership acumen (ability to influence individuals and orchestrate organizational change).

LC3. Strong knowledge of business concepts and disciplines.

LC4. Superior analytical and integrative competence in strategy and decision making.

LC5. The ability to inquire/source quality information, and synthesize knowledge via situational analysis and risk assessment.

LC6. Leading with conscience and competence within the local and global Commons.

Here's the list of courses for this program starting Fall 2027.

Required
EXLR 5110: Creating High Impact Teams (3)
EXLR 5140: Leadership for a Just and Humane World (3)
EXLR 5125: Leadership Synthesis and Discernment (3)
EXLR 5220: Leading Organizations Within Systems (3)
EXLR 5210: Ethical Leadership and the Commons (2)
EMBA 5430: Strategic Marketing (2)
EMBA 5520: Leading Change and Influence (3)
EMBA 5530: Digital Strategy and Data Insights (3)
EMBA 5620: Negotiation and Enterprise Legal Issues (3)
EMBA 5330: Strategic Accounting for Executives (3)
EMBA 5350: Economics for Strategic Decision-Making (3)
EMBA 5410: Global Strategy Formation (2)
EMBA 5440: Integrated Financial Analysis (3)
EMBA 5540: Strategy Implementation (2)

Capstone
EMBA 5610: Integrating Leadership and Business Practices (3)

Course titles and numbers are subject to change as the semester curriculum is finalized. Course content will remain unchanged.

This program typically takes 4 semesters and 41 credits to complete. The plan below is a sample for students starting in Fall 2027. 

Semester 1, 14 credits
EXLR 5110: Creating High Impact Teams (3)
EXLR 5140: Leadership for a Just and Humane World (3)
EXLR 5125: Leadership Synthesis and Discernment (3)
EXLR 5220: Leading Organizations Within Systems (3)
EXLR 5210: Ethical Leadership and the Commons (2)

Semester 2, 11 credits
EMBA 5430: Strategic Marketing (2)
EMBA 5520: Leading Change and Influence (3)
EMBA 5530: Digital Strategy and Data Insights (3)
EMBA 5620: Negotiation and Enterprise Legal Issues (3)

Semester 3, 8 credits
EMBA 5330: Strategic Accounting for Executives (3)
EMBA 5350: Economics for Strategic Decision-Making (3)
EMBA 5410: Global Strategy Formation (2)

Semester 4, 8 credits
EMBA 5440: Integrated Financial Analysis (3)
EMBA 5540: Strategy Implementation (2)
EMBA 5610: Integrating Leadership and Business Practices (3)

 

#20

In the Nation

Seattle University’s Leadership Executive MBA degree — U.S. News & World Report, 2026

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AACSB Accredited: A Mark of Global Excellence

Albers stands among the world’s top 6% of business schools distinguished by AACSB accreditation.

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Consistently Ranked Among Top 30 Since 2016

Top 30 Executive Programs — U.S. News & World Report

Academic Excellence Designed for You

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A Business Curriculum You Can Take to Work

Our applied approach means you’ll be required to use the management and leadership skills you’re learning in your own work environment, adding value to your employer while making you a more valuable employee.

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Small Class Sizes and Easy Access to Exceptional Faculty

Our expert faculty with both industry and research experience, skillfully merge theory with practice in the classroom. Because of our small class size, you get to know your professors—you’re never just a number.

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A Schedule That Works for You

To accommodate even the most demanding schedules, Seattle University's Leadership EMBA degree program meets once a month in compact, three-day modules. The compressed schedule allows you to graduate in two academic years.

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An Expanded Professional Network

In Seattle University's Leadership Executive MBA program, you'll learn as much from your peers as you will from your instructors. You'll broaden your network while our active alumni and social events help you maintain the rewarding and lasting relationships you built in the program.

An MBA Degree With a National Reputation for Leadership

Seattle University’s Leadership Executive MBA degree program is ranked #20 nationally for 2026 by U.S. News & World Report and is the only Executive Master's in Business Administration program in the Pacific Northwest to be recognized in the Top 25 programs nationally.

Our program ranks because we believe there’s more to leadership than effective application of tactical managerial tools, and it starts with knowing who you are. Seattle University’s Leadership Executive MBA degree program begins with reflection and personal exploration to help you uncover and develop your voice as a leader.

Our Executive MBA curriculum includes dedicated one-on-one executive coaching to broaden your perspective and develop the confidence, insight, and self-awareness necessary to influence and inspire others with authenticity.

Built With Everything You Need to Lead

Picture this: A seven-month deep dive into leadership with one-on-one executive coaching.

Small cohort-based classes that provide an intimate, high-impact learning environment.

A convenient schedule that allows you to continue working full-time and combines in-person classes with online work outside class.

A talented, accomplished peer network that becomes a lasting source of personal and professional support.

Projects that put your leadership into action.

From Our Alumni

Ashley Carson, LEMBA ‘20

“The LEMBA program is transformational. It’s not just about the credential on your resume. This program forces you to flex and adapt, and become a better version of yourself. I will be forever grateful for the experience and what I learned from my classmates. We all can and will make a difference.”

Chief People Officer, Vera Whole Health

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Ariel Rosemond

Director, Executive Leadership Programs