The distance-learning program is delivered/conducted via the following medium(s): CD-Roms
Chat rooms
E-mail
Online forums
Internet/Web-based delivery
Telephone conferencing
24-hour technical support? Yes
When/how often classes meet:
• On-site, face-to-face meeting precedes each course.
Core MBA curriculum last revised: 1994
Credits required to complete distance-learning program: 52
Requirements for graduation:
• Students must present final, company-specific project results to relevant parties
Accelerated MBA program offered? No
Distance-learning students required to spend time on campus throughout the course of the program? Yes
Description: Week-long on-campus program residency at the beginning of the program.
Distance-learning students invited to campus for graduation? Yes
Diploma distinguishes whether student earned MBA on or off campus? No
COURSE WORK
Total hours in class per week
2
Total hours of work outside of class per week
20
Students in core class (average)
35
Students in elective class (average)
0
Number of elective courses available to distance-learning students
0
Electives offered in 2000-2001 that are new in the past three years
n/a
Required courses that focus on entrepreneurial studies
n/a
TEACHING METHODS
Teaching Methods:
Case study
20%
Experiential learning
5%
Lecture
20%
Simulations
5%
Team Projects
20%
Other
30%
Description: Self-directed learning via access to mediated, Web-based course materials. In addition to core curricular offerings in fundamental business management skills and principles, the ASU MBA Online Program offers intensive, integrated specializations that add value beyond the traditional MBA degree. By offering students an in-depth academic experience in a leading-edge business discipline that addresses their employer's strategic needs, the ASU MBA Online Program prepares its graduates for leadership in the interconnected global economy. In addition, the depth of expertise throughout the ASU MBA faculty is a key reason for the program’s stature and a driving force behind the program’s future leadership.
Final exams are administered:
Over the Internet
SCHOOL CONCENTRATIONS/SPECIALIZATIONS
E-Commerce
Information Management
Marketing
Services Marketing and Management
Supply Chain Management
Joint-degree programs offered to distance-learning students:
n/a
AREAS OF STUDY
The school reports that the following are its five leading areas of study:
E-Commerce
General Management
Information Management
Services Marketing and Management
Supply Chain Management
New electives added in past 12 months:
n/a
DISTANCE-LEARNING PROGRAM FACULTY
Are faculty members required to travel to off-campus sites to meet with distance-learning students at least one time during each course? Yes
Same faculty as full-time MBA program
100%
Full-time faculty members for distance-learning program
17
Adjunct or visiting faculty in residence over past 12 months
1
Tenured distance-learning professors
94%
Full-time distance-learning MBA faculty with at least 5 years full-time corporate experience
29%
(1) Defined as U.S. citizens who are African American, Hispanic American, and Native American. Asian
Americans are not included in the minority percentage.
STUDENT LIFE
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Distance-learning students have use of the following services/facilities:
School library
School gymnasium
Student rates for tickets
B-school has active professional clubs in the following areas:
n/a
B-school has active networking clubs in the following areas:
n/a
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