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2001 PART-TIME MBA PROFILE
University of Maryland University College
Graduate School of Management and Technology

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Address: 3501 University Blvd. East
Adelphi, MD 20783
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E-Mail: gradschool@info.umuc.edu
Web site: www.umuc.edu/grad/mba


FACULTY/ACADEMICS

Basic Information:
When/how often classes meet:
n/a

Core MBA curriculum last revised: 2001

Credits required to complete part-time program: 43

Requirements for graduation:
• Students must have attended a minimum number of classes
• Students must have earned a pre-determined GPA/letter-grade average
• Some percentage of students' grades account for class participation
• Students must write a complete business plan
• Students must present final, company-specific project results to relevant parties
• Business Simulation

Accelerated MBA program offered? No

Laptop computer requirement? No


COURSE WORK

Total hours in class per week 8
Total hours of work outside of class per week 12
Students in core class (average) 25
Students in elective class (average) n/a
Number of elective courses available to part-time students n/a


TEACHING METHODS

Teaching Methods:
Case study 20%
Distance learning (video conferencing, Web-based learning) n/a
Experiential learning 15%
Lecture 15%
Simulations 5%
Team Projects 25%
Other 20%
Description: Research papers, Projects, Discussion/online conferencing (Entire MBA program is asynchronous online)


Distance-learning option for some courses? No


SCHOOL CONCENTRATIONS/SPECIALIZATIONS

n/a

Joint-degree programs offered to part-time students:
MBA/MS (E-Commerce)
MBA/MS (Technology Mgmt)
MBA/MSIM (Master of Science in Information Management)
MBA/MSM (Master of Science in Management)



AREAS OF STUDY

The school reports that the following are its five leading areas of study:
Finance
Leadership
Marketing
Organizational Behavior
Technology

New electives added in past 12 months:
n/a


PART-TIME PROGRAM FACULTY

Same faculty as full-time MBA program 100%
Part-time faculty in residence over past 12 months 20
Adjunct or visiting faculty in residence over past 12 months 23
 
Tenured professors n/a
 
Part-time MBA faculty with at least five years full-time corporate experience 100%


STUDENT LIFE

Editor's note: While the B-school may not have an active club in an area that interests you, the greater university system may.

Part-time students have their own area on campus? No

Part-time students have access to lockers on campus? No

Part-time students have access to break-out room on campus? No

B-school has active professional clubs in the following areas:
n/a

B-school has active networking clubs in the following areas:
n/a

Religious organizations active on campus:
n/a

Active intramural sports teams:
n/a



 
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