WASHINGTON (December 8, 2017) — Howard University’s Online Executive MBA (EMBA) has been ranked among the 30 Best Executive MBA Degrees for 2017.  The ranking from College Choice, a leading authority in college and university rankings and resources, put Howard University at #30 for the Best Executive MBA Degrees. The full ranking is available here.

"The Faculty of the School of Business is very proud of this ranking which is a reflection of their commitment to providing a high quality executive management program," stated Barron H. Harvey, Ph.D., dean of the Howard University School of Business.

In its description of Howard University, College Choice noted Howard’s extensive alumni network, partnerships with major corporations and the offering of a certificate for Executive Leadership for Ministry and Community Leaders. The University’s EMBA is designed for mid-career professionals and emerging managers seeking to be equipped with the business acumen needed to become entrepreneurs and C-Suite executives. The program’s structure allows completion in as few as 18 months. Students applying to the program are not required to take the GMAT; however, it is recommended.

According to College Choice, the ranking is based on three composite scores: institutional excellence, student satisfaction, and return on investment. The data comes from university websites, PayScale, U.S. News & World Report, and the National Center for Education Statistics.

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About Howard University

Founded in 1867, Howard University is a private, research university that is comprised of 13 schools and colleges. Students pursue studies in more than 120 areas leading to undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. The University has produced four Rhodes Scholars, 10 Truman Scholars, two Marshall Scholars, over 80 Fulbright recipients, 22 Pickering Fellows and one Schwarzman Scholar. Howard also produces more on-campus African-American Ph.D. recipients than any other university in the United States. For more information on Howard University, call 202-238-2330, or visit the University’s website at www.howard.edu.