EML Academics
The Executive Master’s in Leadership (EML) curriculum explores leadership as a set of interrelated competencies, teaching students the art and science of effective leadership behaviors.
The Executive Master’s in Leadership (EML) teaches students the art and science of effective leadership behaviors necessary to make wise personal, organizational, and policy choices. The 32-credit curriculum explores leadership as a set of interrelated competencies — understanding and making changes to optimize the self and relationships, your organization, and global and local communities.
Curriculum & Course Descriptions
The EML curriculum combines 12 core courses, three residencies – where students bring together everything they have learned into real-life deliverables – and personal coaching designed to catalyze students’ reflection and self-awareness to force multiply their EML experience. Watch an overview of the program with Professor Catherine Tinsley.

Summer Term Courses
Courses offered during the summer term focus on emotional intelligence, accountability, negotiation, and mindful decision-making.
Video: View Summer Term Courses Overview
Fall Term Courses
Courses offered during the fall term focus on intra-organizational topics of culture, human capital, collaboration, and building strategic vision.
Spring Term Courses
Courses offered during the spring term focus on building stakeholder networks, cultivating a global mindset, and continual growth and innovation.

The Georgetown EML program presents a unique opportunity for students to reposition themselves for future leadership roles, to challenge themselves to enter new arenas, and to map out a journey to become their best selves – both professionally and personally.
Catherine Tinsley
Academic Director, EML Program
Raffini Family Professor of Management
Residencies
EML students participate in three experiential residencies – two domestic and one global – that allow them to actively engage and put into practice the concepts and skillsets they learn in the classroom. These residencies roughly anchor the start and end of the EML program.

Residencies deepened my cohort’s relationships. They provided a concentrated, extended period away from distractions like email to dive deep into leadership challenges.
Ariel Batungbacal (EML’12)
Faculty & Research
EML classes are led by experienced faculty who offer practical and applicable knowledge and who are equally committed to our students as mentors beyond the classroom. This group of noted experts and educators understand the nuances of leadership and deliver rich, practical insights to our Executive Master’s in Leadership students.
Professor Brooks Holtom
Teaches Human & Social Capital
Professor Evelyn Williams
Teaches Leading Change & Innovation
Professor Jason Schloetzer
Teaches Strategic Management of Cost & Profit
Join Our June 2021 Intake
The next EML intake launches in June 2021. We welcome the opportunity to connect with you throughout the admissions process to learn more about your background and interests.
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