School's investment in technology over the past three years: $17,000,000
Technology changes made over the past three years:
-Doubled student email capacity by upgrading server to Exchange 2000.
-Initiated Customer Relationship Management/Enterprise Resource Management Planning, including creating an online directory used as a roster for faculty and a networking tool for students. Also includes phase one of "My Marshall," a customized web page for students promoting communication within the Marshall community.
-Wireless capabilities added to all areas in and out of Popovich Hall, the graduate student building.
-Upgraded computer lab PCs and reconfigured lab with ergonomically correct furniture, also accessible to persons with disabilities.
-Upgraded projectors and document cameras in MBA classrooms.
-Installed 2 Bloomberg terminals for use by MBA students.
-Launched MBA laptop programs utilizing recommendations from a student task force to determine "standard" laptop for MBA students. Included ability to purchase laptops at reduced prices and technical experts to configure laptops and connect to the network.
-Enhanced life-long email forwarding service for graduates.
CAREER SERVICES
Do part-time MBA students have access to the career-development office? Yes
At what point?
At any time
Estimated percentage of part-time students that change careers during their studies
25%
If a full-time program is offered, are part-time MBAs permitted to interview on campus, alongside full-time students, for summer internships? No
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
Current part-time MBAs given access to alumni database? Yes
The B-school has awarded n/a MBA degrees since its founding, n/a of which were part-time MBA students. It has 18,119 living MBA alumni, and 14 MBA club(s)in 6 countries, where B-school alums can participate in school activities and alumni events.
During the past 12 months, n/a of alumni gave to the school's fundraising efforts. They gave a median gift of U.S. n/a, and a mean gift of U.S. n/a. As of Jan. 2002 the B-school has received a gift in excess of U.S. $10 million, and the B-school's total endowment is $130,000,000 (U.S.)
Information found in this survey was provided on behalf of the B-school by Barbara J. Roberts
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