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2002 PART-TIME MBA PROFILE
Heriot-Watt University
Edinburgh Business School

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Address: Edinburgh Business School
Heriot-Watt University
Edinburgh EH14 4AS
UK
E-Mail: oncampusmba@ebs.hw.ac.uk
Web site: http://www.ebsmba.com


FACULTY/ACADEMICS

Basic Information:
When/how often classes meet:
• Two weekends over a six-week period
Core MBA curriculum last revised: 2000

Credits required to complete part-time program: 180

Requirements for graduation:
• Students must complete all nine of the required courses
Accelerated part-time MBA program offered? No

Laptop computer requirement? No


TEACHING METHODS

Teaching Methods:
Case study 35%
Distance learning (video conferencing, Web-based learning) 0%
Experiential learning 0%
Lecture 20%
Simulations 15%
Team Projects 30%
Other n/a

Can part-time MBAs take some courses online? Yes


SCHOOL CONCENTRATIONS / SPECIALIZATIONS

Finance
Human Resource Management
Marketing
Strategy


AREAS OF STUDY / COURSEWORK

The school reports that the following are its five leading areas of study:
Finance
Human Resource Management
Marketing
Strategy

New electives added in past 12 months:
Consumer Behaviour
Competitive Strategy
International Marketing
Marketing Channels
Marketing Research
Sales Force Management
Project Management
Strategic Risk Management


Total hours in class per week 5
Total hours of work outside of class per week 18
Students in core class (average) 25
Students in elective class (average) 15
Number of elective courses available to part-time students 20


OTHER B-SCHOOL DEGREE PROGRAMS

Other degree programs offered through the B-school:
n/a



JOINT-DEGREE PROGRAMS

Joint-degree programs offered to part-time students:
n/a


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 20%
Adjunct or visiting faculty in residence over past 12 months 9
 
Tenured part-time MBA faculty 75%
 
Part-time program faculty with at least five years full-time corporate experience 80%


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? No

Part-time students have access to break-out room on campus? Yes

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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