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2001 EXECUTIVE MBA PROFILE
IMD
IMD - International Institute for Management Development

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Address: IMD International Institute for Management Development
Ch. de Bellerive 23 P.O. Box 915
Lausanne CH-1001
Switzerland
E-Mail: info@imd.ch
Web site: www.imd.ch


COURSE WORK

When and how often classes meet:
• 5 Modules of varying lengths. Modules 1, 2 five weeks each; Modules 3,4 two weeks each, Module 5 three and a half weeks.

Total hours in class over the course of a session: 995

Total hours of work outside of class over the course of a session: 870

Average students in core class: 47

Average students in elective class: 60


Required core courses: n/a
Percent of total coursework: 85%

Courses considered electives: 0
Percent of total coursework: 15


TEACHING METHODS

Teching Methods:
Case study 35%
Distance learning (video conferencing, Web-based learning) 20%
Experiential learning 20%
Lecture 5%
Simulations 5%
Team Projects 15%
Other 0%
Description: Experiential learning includes discovery expeditions to three centres around the world, as well as a series of projects based on participants' own companies.


Distance learning MBA No
Percentage of distance learning in curriculum 30%
Group work done via the Internet 15%


SPECIAL PROGRAMS

EMBA programs run by B-school in another country:
None

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 100%
Adjunct faculty 0%
Other 0%

Tenured professors 50
  Of those, what percentage are Female 10%
Underrepresented minorities: (1) 0%
Focus on entrepreneurship 4%
Members of company boards/ directors of boards of advisors 36%
Have owned a business 12%
 
Full-time EMBA faculty with at least 5 years full-time corporate experience 12%

(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
Programs for spouses of EMBA participants Yes
Description: A four-day segment of the program focuses on the personal aspects of the student's life, "The Journey to Lifelong Learning." It covers issues such as personal development, career development, and work/life balance. This segment has been specially designed as a shared learning experience, and partners are encouraged to attend.


Child care support for EMBA participants with families Yes
Pre-program orientation No
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: $2,556,000

Total 2000-2001 EMBA budget: n/a


 
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Full-time MBA rank:
2004:  2 (Non-U.S.)    1994:  --    
2002:  3 (Non-U.S.)    1992:  --    
2000:  4 (Non-U.S.)    1990:  --    
1998:  --    1988:  --    
1996:  --    
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2003:  6    1997:  --    
2001:  13    1993:  --    
1999:  --    

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2003:  8    1997:  --    
2001:  8    1993:  --    
1999:  --    1991:  --    



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