School's investment in technology over the past three years: $1,400,000
Technology changes made over the past three years:
The facility has completely rewired to Category 6 Internet access. Wireless network access points are also available, and two entirely new computer labs have been added making for a total of 125 pc's. The school has introduced a video conferencing center, and has three case classrooms with Internet connections at each seat. All classrooms are also connected to the Internet, and communications with students has been further enhanced by the use of flat screen televisions located throughout Isenberg School.
A portal for all Isenberg School of Management undergraduate curriculum has been built. Also available are Windows 2000, Office Professional 2000 and XP; Info Trac; Compu-Stat; SAS; Lexis/Nexis, American Business Information - Company Directory; Standard & Poor's Corporation; SPSS; Systat; Minitab; and Peachtree Accounting.
CAREER SERVICES
Do distance-learning MBA students have access to the career-development office? Yes
Estimated percentage of distance-learning students that change careers during their studies
n/a
If a full-time MBA program is offered, are distance-learning MBAs permitted to interview on campus, alongside full-time students, for summer internships? No
If a full-time MBA program is offered, are distance-learning MBAs permitted to interview on campus, next to full-time students, for full-time jobs? Yes
Distance-learning students included in resume drops before recruiters visit campus? Yes
ALUMNI AFFAIRS
University offers placement services for distance MBA alumni? No
Alumni networking Web site: n/a
Current distance-learning MBAs given access to alumni database? Yes
The B-school has awarded 3,237 MBA degrees since its founding, 3 of which were distance-learning MBA students. It has 3,160 living MBA alumni, and n/a MBA club(s) n/a countries, where B-school alums can participate in school activities and alumni events.
During the past 12 months, 13% 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. $646. The school has not received a gift in excess of U.S. $10 million between Jan. 2001 and Oct. 2003, and the B-school endowment is U.S. $10,000,000
ADDITIONAL SCHOOL COMMENTS
The Professional MBA Online Program offered at the Isenberg School of Management is accredited at the highest level by the AACSB. This Program is self-paced, providing maximum flexibility while allowing students to earn their MBA and work full-time. The Program is taught solely by graduate faculty and has the same admission requirements as the Isenberg School full-time MBA. Many Online MBA students get aid through their corporation's reimbursement programs.
Information found in this survey was provided on behalf of the B-school by MaryBeth Harris
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