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2001 EXECUTIVE MBA PROFILE
Duke University
Fuqua School of Business — Weekend EMBA

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Address: The Fuqua School of Business, Duke University
PO Box 90127
Durham, North Carolina 27708-0127
E-Mail: weekendexec@fuqua.duke.edu
Web site: www.fuqua.duke.edu


COURSE WORK

When and how often classes meet:
• On alternate weekends

Total hours in class over the course of a session: 507

Total hours of work outside of class over the course of a session: 1,330

Average students in core class: 53

Average students in elective class: 45


Required core courses: 12
Percent of total coursework: 80%

Courses considered electives: 6
Percent of total coursework: 20


TEACHING METHODS

Teching Methods:
Case study 30%
Distance learning (video conferencing, Web-based learning) 5%
Experiential learning 15%
Lecture 15%
Simulations 0%
Team Projects 0%
Other 15%
Description: These categories are not mutually exclusive, which present some difficulties in accurately presenting the distribution of teaching methods so that they sum to 100%. For example, case discussions, as students share their experience in the work place.


Distance learning MBA Yes
Percentage of distance learning in curriculum 5%
Group work done via the Internet 80%


SPECIAL PROGRAMS

EMBA programs run by B-school in another country:
Cross Continent
Country Germany
Partner n/a

Global Executive
Country Germany
Partner n/a

Global Executive
Country Czech Republic
Partner n/a

Global Executive
Country China
Partner n/a

Global Executive
Country Brazil
Partner n/a

Domestic partnerships or in-house MBA programs:
None

Number of comapanies the B-school runs an in-house MBA for: 0


EMBA FACULTY

Same faculty as full-time MBA program 95%
Adjunct faculty 5%
Other 0%

Tenured professors 77
  Of those, what percentage are Female 14%
Underrepresented minorities: (1) 33%
Focus on entrepreneurship 0%
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 0%

(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   19.2%
Average number of children 1.4
Average work week 48.8
 
Average hours spent per week on class work:
0-2 0.0%
3-4 1.9%
5-6 7.7%
More than 6 90.4%
 
Average hours spent communicating with classmates between class meetings:
0-2 13.5%
3-4 40.4%
5-6 21.2%
More than 6 25.0%
 
Average number of days per month spent on campus 5.2
 
Programs for spouses of EMBA participants Yes
Description: The school offers a Partner's Weekend for the spouses/significant others of our Weekend Executive students. During this weekend, we help the partners build their support network, develop/strengthen their coping skills and enjoy a weekend on campus as our guests.


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



THE BOTTOM LINE

Total 2000-2001 EMBA revenues: $7,261,180

Total 2000-2001 EMBA budget: $1,710,222


 
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2004:  11    1994:  11    
2002:  9    1992:  12    
2000:  5    1990:  13    
1998:  7    1988:  10    
1996:  11    
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2001:  4    1993:  --    
1999:  --    

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2003:  17    1997:  9    
2001:  12    1993:  --    
1999:  8    1991:  4    



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