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2001 DISTANCE-LEARNING MBA PROFILE
University of Arizona
Eller College of Business and Public Administration

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Address: Eller Graduate School of Management
McClelland Hall 210
Tucson, Arizona 85721
E-Mail: mbaapp@eller.arizona.edu
Web site: eller.arizona.edu/mba


ENROLLMENT

2001/2002 classes begin: Jan. 2002

Year distance-learning program was founded: 1999

Institution is: U.S. public


Total graduate enrollment 605
Distance-learning MBA students 0
Part-time MBA students (on-campus) 0
Full-time MBA students 319
Current total undergraduate business school enrollment 5,133
 
Change in distance program class size in past 12 months -12%
Distance program completion rate n/a
Average number of months to complete distance-learning program 24
Maximum number of months permitted to complete distance-learning program 24
If set program length, how long (months)? 24

Time limit for completion of individual online courses? No

Is it possible for students to change their status from distance-learning to full-time? No

Can students admitted into other MBA programs offered by your university take courses online? No

Are there specific locations from which students must attend program (i.e. satellite television receiving sites)? Yes

Program available to students from outside the country in which your program is located No


STUDENT PROFILE

Female students in class 22%
International students (1) 4%
Underrepresented minority (2) students 33%
Married students n/a

Students from the following regions:
Africa n/a
Asia 4%
Central/South America, Mexico n/a
Eastern Europe n/a
Middle East n/a
North America
 (Canada: n/a / U.S.: n/a  )
96%
Oceania n/a
Western Europe n/a

North American students by region:
Canada n/a
Mid-Atlantic U.S. n/a
Midwest U.S. n/a
Northeast U.S. n/a
South U.S. n/a
Southwest U.S. 65%
U.S. Possessions and territories n/a
West U.S. 31%

New students who live outside a 45-mile radius of the school:   31%

(1) Students from countries other than the school's home country.

(2) Defined as U.S. citizens who are African American, Hispanic American, and Native American.


TOP CORPORATE CUSTOMERS

Organizations that send the most participants to the distance-learning MBA program:
FirmNo. of Students
1. Raytheon Co. 8
2. International Bus. Mach 9
3. Merrill Lynch 2
4. University of Arizona 2



CLASS TRAITS

GMAT Scores
Average 630
Range (middle 80%) n/a - n/a

TOEFL Scores*
Mean TOEFL score 652
Minimum TOEFL score required 600

Work Experience (months)
Average 84
Range (middle 80%) n/a - n/a
Enrolled students with one year or less work experience n/a

Student Age (years)
Average n/a
Range (middle 80%) n/a - n/a

Salary
Average salary of entering students n/a
Range (middle 80%) n/a - n/a

* Paper based equivalent. See TOEFL concordance table for computer-based score equivalents.

Entering students employed in the following fields:
Consulting n/a
Finance/Accounting n/a
General Management n/a
Human Resources n/a
Marketing/Sales n/a
MIS n/a
Operations/Logistics n/a
Other n/a

Entering students employed in the following industries:
Financial Services n/a
Government (federal, state, local, military) n/a
Manufacturing n/a
Nonprofit (trade associations, religious organizations, charities) n/a
Other Services n/a

Graduates whose education was company-sponsored (1)   n/a
(1) Includes graduates whose studies were financially sponsored by their employers and are returning to those employers, or who were employed while a student and will continue working for that employer


ADMISSIONS

Application fee: $95

Separate application for distance program? No

34 people applied to the distance-learning MBA program in 2001. The school accepted 79% (selectivity) of those applicants, and 90% of admitted applicants (yield) enrolled in the program.

Female applicants 21%
International applicants (1) 6%
Underrepresented minority (2) applicants 27%

Interviews for applicants are:
Required

In 2001, the B-school interviewed 100% of its distance-learning MBA applicants, and 100% of its admitted applicants.

(1) Applicants from countries other than the school's home country.

(2) Defined as U.S. citizens who are African American, Hispanic American, and Native American.


INVESTMENT AND DEADLINES FOR CLASS OF 2004

Tuition and Fees
Average total (not annual) cost of distance-learning MBA program:
Resident $30,000
Nonresident $49,000

Application Process
Deadline(s) to apply:
Aug. 15, 2001
Sept. 15, 2001
Oct. 15, 2001
Oct. 15, 2001

Does the distance-learning program offer rolling admissions? Yes
Deadline for scheduling an interview: n/a

Financial Aid
Deadline(s) to apply:   n/a
Distance-learning MBAs whose education is partially covered by employer   n/a
Distance-learning MBAs whose education is 100% covered by employer   20%
Distance-learning MBAs receiving financial aid through B-school   n/a

Average financial aid package $18,000
Range (middle 80%) $5,000 - $18,000

Scholarships are merit or need based?
n/a

Number of full-tuition scholarships awarded by school to distance-learning MBAs n/a
Does the school offer a guaranteed loan to its distance-learning MBAs? (1) No
Average outstanding loan for 2001 graduates n/a

(1) Upon admission, any accepted applicant, regardless of nationality, and without the need of a cosigner, is eligible for a loan


CONTACTS

Dean Mark Zupan
Hired as of Jan. 1997
 
Distance-learning MBA program director Carol Shuherk
 
MBA admissions director Susan K. Salinas Wong
 
MBA financial aid director n/a
 
MBA career services & alumni affairs director Trina M. Callie
 
Alumni relations director n/a


 
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