The distance-learning program is delivered/conducted via the following medium(s): Internet/Web-based delivery
24-hour technical support? Yes
When/how often classes meet:
• Every weekend
Core MBA curriculum last revised: 1993
Credits required to complete distance-learning program: 48
Requirements for graduation:
• Students must have earned a pre-determined GPA/letter-grade average • Some percentage of students' grades account for class participation
Accelerated MBA program offered? Yes
Distance-learning students required to spend time on campus throughout the course of the program? No
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
4
Total hours of work outside of class per week
6
Students in core class (average)
20
Students in elective class (average)
20
Number of elective courses available to distance-learning students
6
Electives offered in 2000-2001 that are new in the past three years
100%
Required courses that focus on entrepreneurial studies
10%
TEACHING METHODS
Teaching Methods:
Case study
25%
Experiential learning
5%
Lecture
20%
Simulations
n/a
Team Projects
30%
Other
30%
Description: Asynchronous threaded discussion led and moderated by faculty.
Final exams are administered:
Over the Internet
Proctoring is sometimes used.
SCHOOL CONCENTRATIONS/SPECIALIZATIONS
General 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
Entrepreneurship
Finance
General Management
Management Information Systems
New electives added in past 12 months:
Database Management
Ideas in Writing
Marketing Communication
Supply Chain Management
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? No
Same faculty as full-time MBA program
100%
Full-time faculty members for distance-learning program
22
Adjunct or visiting faculty in residence over past 12 months
8
Tenured distance-learning professors
80%
Full-time distance-learning MBA faculty with at least 5 years full-time corporate experience
20%
(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
Editor's note: While the B-school may not have an active club in an area that interests you, the greater university system may.
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:
Entrepreneurship
Finance
Graduate Business Association
Human Resources
Marketing
Masters of Public Administration Student Association
B-school has active networking clubs in the following areas:
Black Student Union
Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual
International Club
Student Events Board
Students with Disabilities
Religious organizations active on campus:
Christian
Muslim
Active intramural sports teams:
Basketball
Hiking
Outdoor/Wilderness Activities (e.g., rock climbing, white water rafting)
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