1. Case for Sponsorship Please use this presentation as a template for building your case for sponsorship. Customize it with your company name and logo in the footer. Edit and delete information to create a proposal that makes the most sense for you

2. Boston University Executive MBA Program Case for Sponsorship to support Applicant Name Title Company

3. Case for Sponsorship  Why an Executive MBA?  Why the Boston University Executive MBA?  Benefits to the Organization  Return on Investment Boston University Executive MBA Program

4. Why Do I Want an Executive MBA?  Learn management fundamentals and build framework for problem solving  Opportunity to interact with and learn from classmates from diverse industries and functional areas  Class schedule designed for immediate application of learning  Strengthen and deepen management and leadership skills  Build broader international perspective  Insert your other reasons here 5/2/2015 Boston University Executive MBA Program

5. Executive MBA vs. Part time MBA  Opportunity to interact with peers at a similar level, EMBA students have an average of 16 years of experience  Program is completed in 18 months compared with 3-5 years  Executive MBA is the same amount of credits as the part-time MBA  Total cost for an EMBA is only slightly higher and is all-inclusive, meaning the tuition will not increase after the first year Boston University Executive MBA Program

6. Why a Boston University EMBA  28 year history of delivering a top Executive MBA Program, with an extensive alumni network  Accelerated 18-month program designed for an executive schedule  Customized curriculum delivered in integrated modules taught by senior faculty with real world and academic experience  Class members selected for diverse industry and functional experience  Unique approach to international strategy and global experience, including an international trip Boston University Executive MBA Program

7. The Boston University EMBA Curriculum  Edit based on your interests  Core management skills in accounting, marketing, finance, strategy and operations  Leadership and Management Competencies  Strong international focus with module dedicated to the International Environment and Global Perspective  Teaches how to work collaboratively at an advanced level and lead high performance teams  Law and ethics, with a focus on corporate accountability and decision making  Module dedicated to finance, corporate strategy, strategy of technology and economics Boston University Executive MBA Program

8. Benefits to the Organization  Organization name is well aware of the benefits it receives by supporting advanced education for its employees, such as an MBA program. Insert your company education policy here, if appropriate.  Use this slide to explain how you will use the EMBA curriculum in your current position and how it will benefit the organization.  You can give examples of previous company supported courses or educational opportunities and how you’ve used those to benefit the organization Boston University Executive MBA Program

9. Return on Investment  Immediate Results  Through exposure to new ideas and best practices from other industries, I can immediately add value through new analysis, decision making, and team leadership.  Increased Resources  EMBA Students consult with faculty members and classmates as they work through real-time work challenges, gaining insight and developing perspective. I can apply this learning directly back to our organization. 5/2/2015 Boston University Executive MBA Program

10. What BU EMBA Sponsors Say  “The Boston University EMBA was a great investment for our company. We were able to send a high potential executive to program who had limited P/L experience prior to EMBA. She was able to complete the program in a short period of time, maintained existing job performance, and came back to the business ready to take on more responsibility. We were able to move her immediately into a senior marketing role with P/L responsibility. She was able to perform at an extremely high level, achieving top quartile year over year sales increases in a very competitive market.” M. Crosby, COO Irving Oil, Sponsor of Kathi Webber, Director, Business to Consumer Marketing  “I have been very impressed by the Executive MBA Program at BU. It has enabled Amula to enhance her global perspective on issues confronting our organization. In addition the program has afforded her the opportunity to strengthen her leadership abilities and begin to take a strategic perspective across the functional divisions of our business.” Joseph W. LeBon, Regional Manager Bayer HealthCare Sponsor of Amula Patel, Executive Surgical Sales Consultant, Bayer HealthCare Boston University Executive MBA Program

11. Investment  Time Investment over 18 Months  42 days away from work  28 Fridays (3 virtual)  3 residence weeks, Wednesday – Friday (9 business days)  8-9 day International Seminar (5 business days)  Weekend days  31 Saturdays  2-3 weekend days for International Seminar  Financial Investment  $96,400*  Includes tuition, books, lodging, parking, breakfast, lunches, and selected dinners during residence weeks, overnight weekends, as well as accommodations, land cost and intra-country travel for the international seminar *Tuition for class that began January 2015. Tuition for the class beginning January 2016 will be published in early spring 2015. 5/2/2015 Boston University Executive MBA Program

12. Company Name’s Investment  Use this slide to describe your proposal for sponsorship and what you are asking for from your company Boston University Executive MBA Program

13. My Investment  Use this slide to explain your plan for making up missed time for classes and residence weeks  Suggestions include:  Vacation days for Fridays and Residence weeks  Working extra time Monday-Thursday in exchange for Friday  Working on Saturdays of non-class weekends  Include your financial commitment (if applicable) Boston University Executive MBA Program

14. EMBA Sponsors and Alumni  Sponsoring Organizations  Genzyme  EMC  State Street  Could be competitors or other companies in the industry  Alumni from our company  Number of alumni or names here (with permission from alumni) *If you are interested in this information, please contact us at emba@bu.edu or 617-353-8470.emba@bu.edu 5/2/2015 Boston University Executive MBA Program

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17. Supporting Materials  Use this section to include any supporting materials that you would like to present including your proposal for time off or financial payback. Boston University Executive MBA Program