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.
CAREER SERVICES
Do part-time MBA students have access to the career-management office? Yes
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At what point?
At any time
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Percentage of each group of most recent graduates that:
| Was continuing their education (after graduation) (1) | | 1% |
| Was starting a new business (2) | n/a |
(1) Enrolled/will enroll in further graduate studies
(2) Starting a new business as owner. Do not include students accepting jobs with a salary in a new (startup) business
| Estimated percentage of part-time students who use the career management office | | 10% |
| Estimated percentage of part-time students that change careers during their studies | 10% |
Part-time MBAs permitted to interview on campus, alongside full-time students, for summer internships? Yes
Part-time MBAs permitted to interview on campus, next to full-time students, for full-time jobs? Yes
Part-time students included in resume drops before recruiters visit campus? Yes
ALUMNI AFFAIRS
B-school offers placement services for MBA alumni? No
Alumni networking Web site:
www.erecruiting.com
Current MBAs given access to alumni database? Yes
The B-school has awarded 11,228 MBA degrees since its founding. It has 9,996 living MBA alumni, and 61 MBA club(s) in 35 countries, where B-school alums can participate in school activities and alumni events.
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 n/a (U.S.)
Information found in this survey was provided on behalf of the B-school by Linette Decarie
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