Emory employees were awarded the first-ever Dean’s Scholarship for Talented Leaders upon their admittance to the Goizueta Business School’s Executive MBA program earlier this month.
The awardees were Javed Butler, a professor of cardiology in the School of Medicine, and Stacy Johnson, an administrator in the Department of Biomedical Informatics. The scholarship honors faculty members who have at least 10 years of progressive management experience and must be viewed as a leader within their department, according to Goizueta Associate Dean of MBA Admissions Julie Barefoot.
The executive MBA program admits Emory employees who have already reached a leadership position within their department and want to strengthen their general management skills, Barefoot said. Along with an application, the Dean’s Scholarship requires a recommendation from the director of the applicant’s department, Barefoot said.
Although both Butler and Johnson are in the medical field, Barefoot said the program is open to all Emory employees who have adequate experience. She added that the program, while awarding great benefits to future leaders in any field, especially looks to teach those involved in nonprofits and corporate America.
“I couldn’t even tell you the process of how I got the scholarship,” Butler said, adding that receiving it was a surprise.
According to Butler, a disconnect exists between the health and business aspects of health care. He said issues arise because both sides make policies without being properly informed of the full picture.
Therefore, Butler applied to the executive MBA program in order to bridge the gap between the two and therefore have a more meaningful impact in his field, he said.
Butler added that he hopes to apply the masters in business administration that he will receive from the program to either the clinical or research aspect of health care.
Johnson said that she was surprised to receive the award, adding that it was an immense honor.
According to Johnson, she chose Goizueta’s Modular Executive MBA Program for its curriculum, focus on management and leadership practice, student diversity and personalized attention.
“My post-MBA goal is to add value to Emory and enhance my leadership abilities via the incorporation of a formal business education,” Johnson said, regarding her plans for after graduation.
The program itself lasts anywhere from 22 to 25 months, and admitted students may choose between weekend classes or module classes that meet for around eight days every nine weeks, according to Barefoot.
Currently, 45 students are enrolled in the weekend program and 40 are in the module program – the one Butler is in.
The next deadline for applications is Dec. 1. A committee comprised of three Goizueta admissions employees – one of whom is Barefoot – will review applications once a week for the next year, Barefoot said.
– By Naomi Maisel
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