Employer Sponsorship

Sponsorship Opportunities and Benefits
Corporate Sponsorship is used strategically in organizations as a development tool, to reward a high-potential employee, as a form of compensation, for succession planning, etc. A variety of reimbursement options are available to facilitate sponsorship.
Sponsorship in the form of financial support (tuition reimbursement) is valued at any level.

"Time" sponsorship by employers is required due to the time commitment involved.

Selecting Candidates
Good candidates for the Executive MBA program are individuals who are self-motivated and have the temperament to handle the demands of work, school and home and the willingness to make a two-year commitment.

Applicants need a minimum of five years relevant work experience and a four-year undergraduate degree. Previous academic training in business is not required for admission. Potential candidates are encouraged to talk with alumni and current students. We strongly encourage students to visit a class, to get a "feel" for the environment and structure.

Employed applicants to the Wichita State University Executive MBA program must submit an ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY form (D) as part of the application process. This form ensures that the employer understands the financial and time commitment required for the program and outlines the following:

SOURCE OF SUPPORT
An indication of the source of financial support, if any, expected from the employer.

ORGANIZATIONAL SPONSORSHIP
An acknowledgement of the employee's intent to apply and an assurance from the company to support full participation in all aspects of the program.

APPLICANT'S STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY
An acknowledgement of the attendance and GPA requirements necessary to remain in good standing in the Wichita State University Graduate School.

 

Corporate Sponsors

Airbus North America 
American Red Cross 
Amkor Technology, Inc. 
Bombardier Aerospace-Learjet, Inc. 
The Boeing Company 
Cargill Meat Solutions 
CCH 
Cessna Aircraft Company 
City of Wichita 
Coleman Company 
Corporate Lodging Consultants, Inc. 
Electromech 
Evans Building Company, Inc. 
Excel Corporation 
Galiichia Medical Group 
Givens Cleaning Contractors, Inc. 
Heartland IT Services, Inc. 
HOC Industries, Inc. 
Honeywell Aerospace 
Hospice, Inc. 
IBM Corporation 
ICM 
IMC Salt Company 
Key Construction, Inc. 
KETCH 
Koch Industries 
Latshaw Enterprises, Inc. 
Love Box Company 
Lucent Technologies 
Mennonite Housing 
Mid-Continent Eye Bank/Wichita Eye Foundation 
Mikesell Enterprises 
Onsrud Cutter, Inc. 
Penny & Giles Aerospace 
Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America 
Ralph C. Johnson & Co. 
Raytheon Aircraft Company 
Spirit Aerosystems 
Standard Beverage Corporation 
Star Lumber 
Stillwater Designs 
TEC Systems, Inc. 
Vulcan Chemicals 
The Wichita Eagles 
Wichita State University 
York International 
Wheat State Manor, Inc.