TECHNOLOGY
Wireless network in main buildings: Yes
School's investment in technology over the past three years: $2,500,000
Technology changes made over the past three years:
The school redesigned its Web site using a content management system, implemented a Storage Area Network, and implemented wireless network capability. Upgrades were made to research computing, student and training lab computers, projectors and other classroom technology, and to the network (including e-mail and file servers). Web casting capabilities and a distance learning facility supporting video conferencing were also added.
CAREER SERVICES
Do part-time MBA students have access to the career-development office? Yes
| Estimated percentage of part-time students that change careers during their studies | n/a |
If a full-time program is offered, are part-time MBAs permitted to interview on campus, alongside full-time students, for summer internships? Yes
If a full-time program is offered, are part-time MBAs permitted to interview on campus, next to full-time students, for full-time jobs? Yes
Part-time students included in resume drops before recruiters visit campus? Yes
ALUMNI AFFAIRS
B-school offers placement services for MBA alumni? Yes
Alumni networking Web site:
http://www.carlsonschool.umn.edu/alumnionline
Current part-time MBAs given access to alumni database? Yes
The B-school has awarded 14,600 MBA degrees since its founding, 5,300 of which were part-time MBA students. It has 10,500 living MBA alumni, and 1 MBA club(s)in 1 country, where B-school alums can participate in school activities and alumni events.
During the past 12 months, 9% of alumni gave to the school's fundraising efforts. They gave a median gift of U.S. $50, and a mean gift of U.S. $279. 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 $126,722,939 (U.S.)
Information found in this survey was provided on behalf of the B-school by Carolyn Chase
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