Securing Support from Your Employer for an EMBA

Most EMBA programs have been designed with the schedule of busy managers in mind. The structure of the degree aims to maximize learning and personal development, while minimizing time away from work and home. Plus, EMBA programs tend to utilize modular structures which allow students to remain in their current positions. Even so, support from your employer is essential if you are to successfully balance your professional workload and your EMBA program. You may also be keen to explore the possibility of their being able to provide you with financial support.

To explore the possibility of financial support from your employer, make sure you have gathered all updated information about tuition fees (what is and isn’t included), payment plans, fee waivers, early bird discounts and scholarships.

Prepare a strong case, including the benefits for the business, and discuss with your employer the ROI (return on investment) to your company of investing in you.

If your employer is not prepared to fund you 100%, then consider how your company could still provide you with financial support through matching funding, percentage splits, reduced hours, salary sacrifice, bonus payments and tuition reimbursement at key milestones or after successful completion of the program.