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2001 EXECUTIVE MBA PROFILE
Wake Forest University
Babcock Graduate School of Management

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


Address: Fast-Track Executive MBA Program
P.O. Box 7368
Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27109
E-Mail: evening.exec@mba.wfu.edu
Web site: www.mba.wfu.edu


COURSE WORK

When and how often classes meet:
• On alternate weekends
• Occasional week-long sessions

Total hours in class over the course of a session: 520

Total hours of work outside of class over the course of a session: 136

Average students in core class: 60

Average students in elective class: n/a


Required core courses: 18
Percent of total coursework: 100%

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


TEACHING METHODS

Teching Methods:
Case study 60%
Distance learning (video conferencing, Web-based learning) 0%
Experiential learning 20%
Lecture 10%
Simulations 0%
Team Projects 10%
Other 0%

Distance learning MBA No
Percentage of distance learning in curriculum 4%
Group work done via the Internet n/a


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 29
  Of those, what percentage are Female 3%
Underrepresented minorities: (1) 0%
Focus on entrepreneurship 21%
Members of company boards/ directors of boards of advisors 25%
Have owned a business 70%
 
Full-time EMBA faculty with at least 5 years full-time corporate experience 75%

(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   27.8%
Average number of children 1.1
Average work week 46.6
 
Average hours spent per week on class work:
0-2 0.0%
3-4 0.0%
5-6 8.6%
More than 6 91.4%
 
Average hours spent communicating with classmates between class meetings:
0-2 13.9%
3-4 52.8%
5-6 19.4%
More than 6 13.9%
 
Average number of days per month spent on campus 5.6
 
Programs for spouses of EMBA participants Yes
Description: The school offers a Spouse/Partner Weekend in order for them to meet other partners, attend class with students, attend socials, tours of the business school, campus and local art museum.


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: $2,254,200

Total 2000-2001 EMBA budget: $703,452


 
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