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2001 EXECUTIVE MBA PROFILE
Thunderbird
The American Graduate School of International Management

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Address: Executive Master of International Management (EMIM)
15249 North 59th Avenue
Glendale, Arizona 85306
E-Mail: emim@t-bird.edu
Web site: www.t-bird.edu


COURSE WORK

When and how often classes meet:
• On alternate weekends
• Occasional week-long sessions
• There will be some interactive distance learning as part of the second language curriculum.

Total hours in class over the course of a session: 660

Total hours of work outside of class over the course of a session: 1,680

Average students in core class: 35

Average students in elective class: 0


Required core courses: 25
Percent of total coursework: 100%

Courses considered electives: 0
Percent of total coursework: 0


TEACHING METHODS

Teching Methods:
Case study 55%
Distance learning (video conferencing, Web-based learning) 5%
Experiential learning 10%
Lecture 15%
Simulations 2%
Team Projects 13%
Other 0%

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:
Master of International Management Latin America
Country Mexico
Partner ITESM

Global Executive Dvlpmt Series (EMIM in Asia)
Country Taiwan
Partner Acer Corporation

Master of International Management for Executives - Sao Paulo
Country Brazil
Partner American Chamber of Commerce

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 86%
Adjunct faculty 12%
Other 2%
Description: Guest lecturers from the faculty or outside the school who participate in our Executive Seminar Series, which will account for 4% of our credit hours.


Tenured professors 42
  Of those, what percentage are Female 29%
Underrepresented minorities: (1) 29%
Focus on entrepreneurship 0%
Members of company boards/ directors of boards of advisors 48%
Have owned a business 0%
 
Full-time EMBA faculty with at least 5 years full-time corporate experience 48%

(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   32.0%
Average number of children 1.3
Average work week 42.0
 
Average hours spent per week on class work:
0-2 0.0%
3-4 0.0%
5-6 12.5%
More than 6 87.5%
 
Average hours spent communicating with classmates between class meetings:
0-2 20.0%
3-4 44.0%
5-6 20.0%
More than 6 16.0%
 
Average number of days per month spent on campus 4.2
 
Programs for spouses of EMBA participants Yes
Description: There is a one day program for spouses and partners during the first trimester of the new program. The focus of this event is to learn about the EMIM program and its rigors from a number of perspectives including a panel of alumni spouses and students. The spouses participate in a case study discussion and an introductory language class. They are given a campus tour, are introduced to a number of the support services available to them on the campus, and have an opportunity to network among themselves. During the program a number of social events for the entire student family are held.


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: $1,675,000

Total 2000-2001 EMBA budget: $1,019,000


 
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