The distance-learning program is delivered/conducted via the following medium(s):
• CD-Roms • Internet/Web-based delivery • Chat rooms • Online forums • E-mail • Individual and group workspaces
Does the program offer 24-hour technical support? Yes
When/how often classes meet:
• Any time
Core MBA curriculum last revised: 2000
Credit hours required to complete distance-learning program: 36
Are distance-learning MBAs required to complete a business plan by the time they graduate? No
Are distance-learning students required to spend any time on campus throughout the course of the program? No
Are distance-learning students invited to campus for graduation? Yes
Does the MBA diploma distinguish whether the student earned the degree on-campus or off? No
Accelerated distance-learning MBA program offered? No
TEACHING METHODS
Teaching Methods:
Case study
20%
Experiential learning
n/a
Lecture
n/a
Simulations
n/a
Team Projects
20%
Other
60%
Description: In the form of leture notes, Internet research, supplemenatl CDs and discussion forums
Final exams are administered:
• Via the Internet
• A proctor is required for one class and some classes use take home and open-book exams
SCHOOL CONCENTRATIONS / SPECIALIZATIONS
Concentrations/specializations offered to distance-learning students:
Finance
General
General Management
Health Care Administration
International Business
Management Information Systems
Project Management
Technology
AREAS OF STUDY / COURSEWORK
The school reports that the following are its five leading areas of study:
Finance
General
General Management
Management Information Systems
Technology
Total hours in class per week
n/a
Total hours of work outside of class per week
n/a
Students in core class (average)
31
Students in elective class (average)
19
Number of elective courses available to part-time students
17
New electives added in past 12 months:
Health Care Administration
Health Care Policy
Managing Projects for Competitive Advantage
Organizational Skills for Project Management
OTHER B-SCHOOL DEGREE PROGRAMS
Other degree programs offered through the B-school:
n/a
JOINT-DEGREE PROGRAMS
Can distance-learning MBA students participate in joint-degree programs? n/a
Joint-degree programs offered to distance-learning students:
n/a
DISTANCE-LEARNING PROGRAM FACULTY
Are faculty members required to travel to off-campus sites to meet with distance-learning students at least one time during each course? No
Same faculty as full-time MBA program
n/a
Full-time faculty members in residence over past 12 months
22
Adjunct or visiting faculty in residence over past 12 months
3
Tenured faculty
88%
Faculty with at least five years full-time corporate experience
n/a
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.
Distance-learning students have use of the following services/facilities:
School library
B-school has active professional clubs in the following areas:
n/a
B-school has active networking clubs in the following areas:
n/a
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