The distance-learning program is delivered/conducted via the following medium(s):
• CD-Roms • Internet/Web-based delivery • Chat rooms • Online forums • E-mail • Text based course materials
Does the program offer 24-hour technical support? No
When/how often classes meet:
• No contact hours necessary
Core MBA curriculum last revised: 2003
Credits required to complete distance-learning program: 1800
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
40%
Experiential learning
n/a
Lecture
n/a
Simulations
10%
Team Projects
n/a
Other
50%
Description: MCQ's, Cases, Essays, Practice exams completed through self-study of text and on-line course materials
Final exams are administered:
• On-campus
• Proctored exams held in 350 centres worldwide
SCHOOL CONCENTRATIONS / SPECIALIZATIONS
Concentrations/specializations offered to distance-learning students:
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
Leadership
Marketing
Strategy
Total hours in class per week
0
Total hours of work outside of class per week
15
Students in core class (average)
n/a
Students in elective class (average)
n/a
Number of elective courses available to part-time students
20
New electives added in past 12 months:
Strategic Risk Management
Mergers & Aquisitions
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? Yes
Joint-degree programs offered to distance-learning students:
MBA/MS (Master of Science)
MBA/PhD (Doctor of Philosophy)
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? Yes
Same faculty as full-time MBA program
100%
Full-time faculty members in residence over past 12 months
20
Adjunct or visiting faculty in residence over past 12 months
40
Tenured faculty
75%
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.
Distance-learning students have use of the following services/facilities:
School library
School gymnasium
Student rates for tickets
B-school has active professional clubs in the following areas:
n/a
B-school has active networking clubs in the following areas:
International Club
Partners/Family
Religious organizations active on campus:
Christian
Muslim
Active intramural sports teams:
Basketball
Cricket
Football
Golf
Hockey
Rowing
Rugby
Running/Track
Ski
Swimming
Volleyball
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