School's investment in technology over the past three years: $8,692,910
Technology changes made over the past three years:
The Full-time MBA program has introduced a wireless technology infrastructure that enables students to access the school network from anywhere at the College for functions such as e-mail via the Internet. Another form of remote connectivity called Citrix Thin Client, allows students wireless access to more complex server-based business software applications. With the $6.9 million renovation project, approximately 170 new personal computers (PCs) have been added to all the classrooms and labs.
CAREER SERVICES
Do distance-learning MBA students have access to the career-development office? No
Estimated percentage of distance-learning students that change careers during their studies
3%
If a full-time MBA program is offered, are distance-learning MBAs permitted to interview on campus, alongside full-time students, for summer internships? No
If a full-time MBA program is offered, are distance-learning MBAs permitted to interview on campus, next to full-time students, for full-time jobs? Yes
Distance-learning students included in resume drops before recruiters visit campus? No
ALUMNI AFFAIRS
B-school offers placement services for MBA alumni? Yes
Current distance-learning MBAs given access to alumni database? Yes
The B-school has awarded 8,348 MBA degrees since its founding, 34 of which were distance-learning MBA students. It has 8,208 living MBA alumni, and 3 MBA club(s)in 1 country, where B-school alums can participate in school activities and alumni events.
During the past 12 months, 8% 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. $222. As of Jan. 2002 the B-school has not received a gift in excess of U.S. $10 million, and the B-school's total endowment is $35,000,000 (U.S.)
Information found in this survey was provided on behalf of the B-school by Terri Stevens
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