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2002 PART-TIME MBA PROFILE
Eastern Michigan University

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FACULTY/ACADEMICS
Basic Information:
When/how often classes meet:
Evenings On alternate weekends Every weekend Via the Internet (scheduled) Via the Internet (unscheduled)
Core MBA curriculum last revised: 1985
Credits required to complete part-time program: 33
Requirements for graduation:
Students must have attended a minimum number of classes Students must have earned a pre-determined GPA/letter-grade average Students must present final, company-specific project results to relevant parties
Accelerated part-time MBA program offered? No
Laptop computer requirement? No
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TEACHING METHODS
Teaching Methods:
| Case study | 25% |
| Distance learning (video conferencing, Web-based learning) | 5% |
| Experiential learning | 20% |
| Lecture | 15% |
| Simulations | 15% |
| Team Projects | 20% |
| Other | n/a |
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Can part-time MBAs take some courses online? Yes

SCHOOL CONCENTRATIONS / SPECIALIZATIONS
Accounting
Finance
Finance/Operational Controlls
Human Resource Management
International Business
Management Information Systems
Marketing
Strategic Quality Management
Tax

AREAS OF STUDY / COURSEWORK
The school reports that the following are its five leading areas of study:
Finance
Human Resource Management
International Business
Management Information Systems
Marketing
New electives added in past 12 months:
International Law
E-Commerce
Leadership
Negotiation and Influence Strategies
International Human Resources
Human Resources & Technology
Starting New Ventures
| Total hours in class per week | 6 |
| Total hours of work outside of class per week | 18 |
| Students in core class (average) | 25 |
| Students in elective class (average) | 25 |
| Number of elective courses available to part-time students | 41 |

OTHER B-SCHOOL DEGREE PROGRAMS
Other degree programs offered through the B-school:
Master of Accounting
Master of Human Resources
Master of Science in Information Systems

JOINT-DEGREE PROGRAMS
Joint-degree programs offered to part-time students:
MBA/Language & World Trade

PART-TIME PROGRAM FACULTY
| Same faculty as full-time MBA program | n/a |
| Full-time program faculty members in residence for part-time MBA program over past 12 months | 74% |
| Adjunct or visiting faculty in residence over past 12 months | 36 |
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| Tenured part-time MBA faculty | 90% |
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| Part-time program faculty with at least five years full-time corporate experience | 42% |

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? Yes
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:
Finance
Human Resources
Information Technology
MBA Alumni Group
Manufacturing
Marketing
B-school has active networking clubs in the following areas:
Black Business Students
International Club
Religious organizations active on campus:
n/a
Active intramural sports teams:
Indoor Hockey
Rowing
Running/Track
Soccer
Softball
Volleyball

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