The B-school offers EMBA students access to its career services office: No
The B-school allows its EMBA students to interview on campus with corporate recruiters targeting executives for full-time jobs: No
ALUMNI AFFAIRS
The B-school has awarded 483 executive MBA degrees, and 11,228 MBA degrees since its founding. It has 9,996 living MBA alumni, and 61 MBA clubs, where B-school alums can participate in school activities and alumni events.
60 EMBAs will graduate in 2001, compared to 47 EMBAs that graduated in 1996.
During the past 12 months, 12% of alumni gave to the school's fundraising efforts. They gave a median gift of U.S. $75, and a mean gift of U.S. $154. The school has not received a gift in excess of U.S. $10 million since 1999, and the B-school endowment is U.S. n/a
Significant changes since 1999:
(1)The school has added an innovative, cross-functional curriculum that truly integrates modules and residence weeks (there are no discrete courses) across traditional management disciplines. (2) An experiential pedagogy employs applied learning modes such as reflective journals, live case development, and practical business simulations. Assignments focus on real problems faced by the sponsoring organization. This process enables participants to bring immediate value to their sponsoring organization.
(3) A team learning approach promotes cooperative leadership skills by giving each team member a measurable stake in the success (learning) of every other member. (4) A full-time faculty member coordinates team learning for each EMBA class and oversees a 3-credit course woven throughout the 17-month program.
TECHNOLOGY
Wireless network in main buildings: No
School's investment in technology over the past three years: $3,773,862
Technology changes made over the past three years:
The school increased the availability of networked computer resources, including major enhancements to the school's courseware software. The reliability of networked computer resources, including a rigorous upgrade and expansion of all school servers, was increased. The school's public Web site (http://management.bu.edu) was redesigned. The responsiveness and quality of service to users was improved. The school upgraded all training and maintenance programs for students, faculty, and staff. All student, faculty, and staff equipment and software were upgraded. The school also upgraded all training and maintenance programs, equipment, and software.
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