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2002 PART-TIME MBA PROFILE
Eastern Michigan University


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Address: 300 West Michigan Avenue
Suite 404 Gary Owen Building
Ypsillanti, MI 48197
E-Mail: cob.graduate@emich.edu
Web site: http://www.cob.emich.edu


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


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

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
 
Tenured part-time MBA faculty 90%
 
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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