An accredited online Executive MBA for working professionals who want stronger leadership depth, strategic fluency, and executive progression without stepping out of their professional lives.
The SMC Executive MBA combines a 100% online accredited master’s program with “Circle Executive”, an integrated executive development ecosystem built around leadership growth, career strategy, and applied implementation.
Direct program admission at fixed institutional tuition.
The Executive MBA integrated with 24 months of Circle Access, onboarding, and quarterly reviews.
Live online sessions, flexible pacing, and academic progression that fits a full-time schedule.
The program is designed for experienced professionals seeking stronger leadership, sharper managerial judgment, and broader strategic capability in an international business environment.
Weekly live sessions and structured pacing create accountability while fitting the realities of a busy schedule.
Each course connects directly to real business decisions across strategy, finance, operations, markets, and people.
90 ECTS at EQF Level 7 within a government-licensed framework that supports international comparability.
Build executive-level fluency in value creation, transformation, and growth while remaining active in your profession.
Average completion of 18–24 months with an online structure designed to adapt to work and life peaks.
Clear admissions guidance, faculty access, and a study environment designed for working adults.
The Executive MBA is designed to deepen strategic judgment, expand cross-functional fluency, and improve your ability to make high-level decisions in complex organizations.
For professionals who want more than a standalone degree, “Circle Executive” integrates the Executive MBA with 24 months of Circle Access, executive onboarding, and quarterly reviews. The degree remains the academic core. The Circle adds structure, continuity, and a stronger developmental environment around it.
The program combines weekly live sessions with eLearning resources and applied work. Students engage with case studies, executive-level discussions, and research that can be anchored in real professional contexts.
Admission requirements and academic eligibility criteria apply.
All courses are at EQF Level 7. Each course has 5 ECTS credits. The Thesis Research Project carries 30 ECTS credits. The total program learning hours amount to 2250.
This course explores contemporary issues surrounding the internal environment of organizations. Topics include organizational and individual effectiveness, organizational culture, business ethics, leadership, introducing and managing change, especially in view of changing technologies and globalization, the use of teams and groups, organizational restructuring, changing employment relationships, and workforce diversity.
The course begins by reviewing basic accounting theory and principles and then explores how these are used by managers for planning and control. Topics include activity-based costing, evaluation of divisional performance, and standard cost variances. This course is intended for the consumers of accounting data.
This course introduces the student to the practice of research in academic and business application. It examines the research process and provides practical advice and insight. The course reviews important quantitative and qualitative research methods, with emphasis on statistical methods. Topics include hypothesis formulation, theory construction, data collection techniques, regression analysis, literature reviews, research proposals, research design, and ethical issues in research.
This course is a comprehensive introduction to corporate finance, presenting essential concepts including accounting statements, security markets, interest rates, taxes, risk analysis, time value of money, and the basics of security valuation. The course shows how financial managers help maximize firm value through stronger decisions in capital budgeting, capital structure, and working capital management.
The course is an introduction to the issues surrounding human resources and the complex relationship between management and employees. Students examine human behaviour and effective human resource management practices aimed at promoting employee well-being and improving productive efficiency. Topics include recruiting and selection, staffing, development, performance appraisal, labour-management relations, and ethics.
The objective of this course is to expose students to the field of marketing, the marketing process, its core functions, and the vital role it plays in business. Students explore the elements of the marketing mix and the components of a marketing plan, including environmental analysis, consumer behaviour, marketing research, product management, promotion, channels of distribution, and pricing. A central focus is the role of marketing within a broader strategic framework.
This course examines the organization, planning, and control of projects and provides practical knowledge on managing project scope, schedule, and resources. Topics include the project life cycle, work breakdown structure, network diagrams, scheduling techniques, and resource allocation decisions.
In this course students learn how to use economic principles as analytical tools for managers, enabling more informed production and pricing decisions. Students also learn how different market structures affect business performance and strategy. Topics include demand and forecasting, production and cost, pricing and output decisions, and market structures.
This course introduces students to the issues, strategies, and relationships involved in sales and business development activities. Students become acquainted with managing a sales force and enabling stronger selling performance. Special emphasis is placed on developing a sales force program, managing strategic account relationships, team development, diversity in the workforce, sales force automation, problem-solving skills, and financial issues.
In this course, students are confronted with the complexities of doing business on a global scale. Focus is placed on the effects and demands on business operations and strategy when engaging in international trade. The topic is explored from a multifaceted perspective involving economic, political, legal, monetary, and ethical issues.
The course provides learners with a global overview of the systematic planning, design, operation, control, and improvement of business processes within manufacturing and service industries. Leading industry examples and case studies are used to integrate real-world learning with theoretical understanding of operations and supply chain management. Major topics include quality management and control, capacity management, plant location, layout and design, production planning and scheduling, supply chain management, and inventory management.
The course presents the framework of the strategic management process through which managers shape long-term competitive advantage. It pursues three objectives: to expose students to important thinkers in strategic management, to help them connect those ideas, and to apply them to real-life cases. As a result, the course serves as a capstone experience for the program, integrating themes studied across previous modules.
This module, carrying 30 ECTS credits, explores contemporary issues surrounding the internal environment of organizations. Topics include organizational and individual effectiveness, organizational culture, leadership, introducing and managing change, especially in view of changing technologies and globalization, the use of teams and groups, organizational restructuring, changing employment relationships, and workforce diversity.
The Executive online MBA of Signum Magnum College has been devised as a general management executive program designed for professionals who are looking to change their careers, enhance and develop their knowledge and skills for more senior positions in organizations or consider starting their own businesses in an international context. SMC focuses on helping you become an exceptional leader in your profession.
This means that every course we offer is designed with enterprise, leadership, and your success in mind.
Upon successful completion of the Executive MBA programme, graduates will have the ability to:
Explore the full Competences, Knowledge, and Skills mapped to each EMBA module. Below is the module index; the complete, unabridged outcomes are available on the Outcomes page.
For this program, tuition is established by SMC and published in advance for clarity. Applicants can choose the direct Executive MBA route or the integrated Circle Executive pathway.
Or €450/month during enrollment.
Or €495/month over 24 months.
Applicants are expected to present appropriate academic preparation, relevant professional experience, and the language skills required for postgraduate study in English.
Minimum 180 ECTS (or equivalent) from a recognized institution.
Work experience in middle management (or higher) with team leadership responsibilities.
IELTS overall 7.0 or TOEFL iBT 100 (for non-native speakers).
Our Admissions Committee values academic potential, creativity, critical thinking, social & moral values, and strong motivation.
Our admissions process is simple and fully online. Follow the four steps below to secure your seat in the next Executive MBA cohort.
Have your CV, academic transcripts & diplomas, proof of English proficiency (if applicable), and a copy of your ID or passport ready.
Complete the secure online form through our admissions portal. You can save progress and return anytime before final submission.
Your application will be reviewed by the Admissions Committee. You may be contacted for a short interview or additional information.
If admitted, you’ll receive an official offer letter, tuition schedule, and enrollment instructions. Confirm your seat within 14 days to join the next cohort.
Need help with your documents? Contact admissions@smceducation.com — we’re here to assist.
29th of May, 2026
The next Executive MBA cohort is scheduled to begin on this date.
Yes. The program is delivered online and combines weekly live classes with eLearning in a format designed for working professionals.
The average duration is 18 to 24 months, depending on pace and progression.
The direct Executive MBA is the academic pathway alone. Circle Executive adds 24 months of Circle Access, executive onboarding, and quarterly reviews around the degree pathway.
The direct tuition is €9,900 pay in full or €450/month during enrollment.
No. Circle integration is optional. Applicants can enroll directly into the Executive MBA at institutional tuition.
The Executive MBA program is designed for working professionals who seek to enhance their leadership, managerial and decision-making skills in a global business environment. It provides a comprehensive understanding of business concepts and their practical application, preparing graduates for senior management positions and entrepreneurial ventures.
The program combines theoretical knowledge with practical relevance and emphasizes the development of analytical, strategic and leadership competencies. Students gain insight into international business practices, innovative thinking and ethical decision-making, enabling them to lead organizations effectively in an ever-changing world.
Delivered fully online, the Executive MBA offers flexibility for professionals balancing career, family and study. The curriculum is structured to provide both depth and breadth of knowledge across key areas of management, including finance, marketing, operations, human resources and strategy. Through interactive coursework, case studies and applied research, students engage with real-world business challenges and develop practical solutions that drive performance and growth.
Upon completion, graduates possess the critical thinking, leadership and strategic skills necessary to make high-level contributions to organizations and society. The Executive MBA from Signum Magnum College represents academic excellence, global recognition and a commitment to shaping visionary business leaders.