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2001 EXECUTIVE MBA PROFILE
Arizona State University
College of Business

Sections: Getting In |  Academics & Lifestyle  | Careers & Alumni Affairs | Graduate Comments


Address: ASU MBA for Executives Program
Arizona State University, College of Business
Tempe, Arizona 85287-4906
E-Mail: asu.mba@asu.edu
Web site: www.cob.asu.edu/mba


COURSE WORK

When and how often classes meet:
• Alternate Fri, Sat

Total hours in class over the course of a session: 610

Total hours of work outside of class over the course of a session: 1,000

Average students in core class: 54

Average students in elective class: 0


Required core courses: 23
Percent of total coursework: 100%

Courses considered electives: 0
Percent of total coursework: n/a


TEACHING METHODS

Teching Methods:
Case study 40%
Distance learning (video conferencing, Web-based learning) 5%
Experiential learning 12%
Lecture 20%
Simulations 3%
Team Projects 20%
Other 0%
Description: Each class goes through the program as a cohort and the students work in teams within that cohort. The teaching methods employed by the program capitalize on this team structure by integrating lecture and case-based instruction, internet resources and co


Distance learning MBA Yes
Percentage of distance learning in curriculum 5%
Group work done via the Internet 15%


SPECIAL PROGRAMS

EMBA programs run by B-school in another country:
China MBA
Country China
Partner Tsing Hua University

Domestic partnerships or in-house MBA programs:
None

Number of comapanies the B-school runs an in-house MBA for: 1


EMBA FACULTY

Same faculty as full-time MBA program 95%
Adjunct faculty 0%
Other 5%
Description: Special Program Faculty


Tenured professors 165
  Of those, what percentage are Female 16%
Underrepresented minorities: (1) 7%
Focus on entrepreneurship 4%
Members of company boards/ directors of boards of advisors 0%
Have owned a business 0%
 
Full-time EMBA 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.


LIFESTYLE

Students Report
Married   9.4%
Average number of children 1.7
Average work week 46.0
 
Average hours spent per week on class work:
0-2 0.0%
3-4 0.0%
5-6 10.3%
More than 6 89.7%
 
Average hours spent communicating with classmates between class meetings:
0-2 20.7%
3-4 48.3%
5-6 10.3%
More than 6 20.7%
 
Average number of days per month spent on campus 5.7
 
Programs for spouses of EMBA participants Yes
Description: Orientation for spouses and significant others, international business off-site class (Europe).


Child care support for EMBA participants with families No
Pre-program orientation Yes
Temporary housing for EMBA participants No
Distance from major airport Less than 1 hour
Access to health club or gym Yes



THE BOTTOM LINE

Total 2000-2001 EMBA revenues: $2,196,000

Total 2000-2001 EMBA budget: $1,200,000


 
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