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2002 PART-TIME MBA PROFILE
University College Dublin
The Michael Smurfit Graduate School of Business — Executive MBA (Blackrock)

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Address: The Michael Smurfit Graduate School of Business
University College Dublin
Blackrock, Co. Dublin
IE
E-Mail: mba@ucd.ie
Web site: http://www.ucd.ie/smurfitschool


FACULTY/ACADEMICS

Basic Information:
When/how often classes meet:
• Evenings
• Occasional week-long sessions
Core MBA curriculum last revised: 2001

Credits required to complete part-time program: 63

Requirements for graduation:
• Students must have attended a minimum number of classes
• Students must have earned a pre-determined GPA/letter-grade average
• Business Research Project
Accelerated part-time MBA program offered? No

Laptop computer requirement? Yes


TEACHING METHODS

Teaching Methods:
Case study 20%
Distance learning (video conferencing, Web-based learning) n/a
Experiential learning 10%
Lecture 40%
Simulations n/a
Team Projects 20%
Other n/a
Description: 10% The School gives students the chance to take part in an international study trip.There are international study options in the University of Maryland (US) and CEIBS in Shanghai (China).


Can part-time MBAs take some courses online? No


SCHOOL CONCENTRATIONS / SPECIALIZATIONS

n/a


AREAS OF STUDY / COURSEWORK

The school reports that the following are its five leading areas of study:
n/a

New electives added in past 12 months:
Global E-commerce in High-Tech Growth Economies
Leadership Skills
Marketing Channels
Planning & Decision Making


Total hours in class per week 14
Total hours of work outside of class per week 25
Students in core class (average) 35
Students in elective class (average) 30
Number of elective courses available to part-time students 18


OTHER B-SCHOOL DEGREE PROGRAMS

Other degree programs offered through the B-school:
MBS in Financial Services
MBS in Quantitative Finance
MBS in Human Resource Management
MBS in International Business
MBS in Managt. & Organisation Studies
MBS in Management Consultancy
MBS in Management Infomation Systems
MBS in International Marketing
MBS in Marketing Management
MBS in Strategic Management and Planning
MBS in Supply Chain Managt.
MBS in Toursim
Master of Accounting
Master of Electronic Commerce/Information Systems
Master of Finance
Master of Human Resources
Master of International Management/Business
Master of Management Science
Master of Science (Marketing Practice)
MBS in Electronic Commerce
Master of Management and Manufacturing
Master of Marketing



JOINT-DEGREE PROGRAMS

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


PART-TIME PROGRAM FACULTY

Same faculty as full-time MBA program 77%
Full-time program faculty members in residence for part-time MBA program over past 12 months 21%
Adjunct or visiting faculty in residence over past 12 months 9
 
Tenured part-time MBA faculty 67%
 
Part-time program faculty with at least five years full-time corporate experience 50%


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:
Business Society

B-school has active networking clubs in the following areas:
n/a

Religious organizations active on campus:
n/a

Active intramural sports teams:
Rugby
Sailing



 
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