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2002 PART-TIME MBA PROFILE
Boston University
School of Management
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FACULTY/ACADEMICS
Basic Information:
When/how often classes meet:
• Evenings
Core MBA curriculum last revised: 2001
Credits required to complete part-time program: 64
Requirements for graduation:
• Students must have attended a minimum number of classes
• Students must have earned a pre-determined GPA/letter-grade average
Accelerated part-time MBA program offered? No
Laptop computer requirement? No
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TEACHING METHODS
Teaching Methods:
| Case study | 50% |
| Distance learning (video conferencing, Web-based learning) | 0% |
| Experiential learning | 5% |
| Lecture | 30% |
| Simulations | 5% |
| Team Projects | 10% |
| Other | 0% |
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Can part-time MBAs take some courses online? No
SCHOOL CONCENTRATIONS / SPECIALIZATIONS
Entrepreneurship
Finance
General Management
Health Care Administration
International Business
Marketing
Public Administration
AREAS OF STUDY / COURSEWORK
The school reports that the following are its five leading areas of study:
Finance
General Management
Health Care Administration
Leadership
Marketing
New electives added in past 12 months:
Overview for Entrepreneurs and Executives
The Biotechnology Industry
International Strategic Alliance
Object Oriented Programming
Geographical Information Systems
Creating Markets and Supply Chain Transformation
Strategy with an Administrative Point of View
Global Strategic Human Resources Management
Supply Chain Management
Managerial Ethics
| Total hours in class per week | 6 |
| Total hours of work outside of class per week | 8 |
| Students in core class (average) | 45 |
| Students in elective class (average) | 32 |
| Number of elective courses available to part-time students | 97 |
OTHER B-SCHOOL DEGREE PROGRAMS
Other degree programs offered through the B-school:
Master of Investment Management
Master of Science in Information Systems
JOINT-DEGREE PROGRAMS
Joint-degree programs offered to part-time students:
MBA/MA (Master of Arts)
MBA/MA in International Relations
MBA/MS (Master of Science)
MBA/MS in Manufacturing Engineering
PART-TIME PROGRAM FACULTY
| Same faculty as full-time MBA program | 100% |
| Full-time program faculty members in residence for part-time MBA program over past 12 months | 116% |
| Adjunct or visiting faculty in residence over past 12 months | 71 |
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| Tenured part-time MBA faculty | 41% |
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| Part-time program faculty with at least five years full-time corporate experience | n/a |
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/center on campus? No
Part-time students have access to lockers on campus? Yes
Part-time students have access to break-out room on campus? Yes
B-school has active professional clubs in the following areas:
Biotech/Health care
Business Ethics
Consulting
E-business
Entrepreneurship
European Club
Latin American Business Council
Asia in the Grad. School of Management
Finance
Information Technology
Marketing
Net Impact: Students for Responsible Business
Nonprofit
Sports Management Association
International Management
B-school has active networking clubs in the following areas:
BUMBA Performance Group
European Club
Latin American Business Council
Asia in the Grad. School of Management
Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual
Hispanic Student Organization
International Club
MBA Council
Volunteer
Women in MBA
Religious organizations active on campus:
Buddhist
Christian
Hindu
Jewish
Muslim
Active intramural sports teams:
Baseball
Basketball
Equestrian
Fencing
Football
Hockey
Indoor Hockey
Lacrosse
Rugby
Sailing
Ski
Soccer
Swimming
Volleyball
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