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2003 EXECUTIVE MBA PROFILE
Arizona State University
W. P. Carey School of Business— W. P. Carey MBA - Executive Program

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Address: W. P. Carey School of Business
Tempe, AZ 85287-4906
E-Mail: wpcareymba@asu.edu
Website: http://wpcareymba.asu.edu
 


ACADEMICS/COURSE WORK

Basic Information:

Core EMBA curriculum last revised: 2001

When and how often classes meet:
• Every weekend

Total hours in class per week: 8

Total hours of work outside of class per week: 15

Average students in core class: 50

Average students in elective class: n/a

Electives available:
n/a

Graduation Requirements:
• Students must have attended a minimum number of classes
• Students must have earned a pre-determined GPA/Letter grade average
• Class participation accounts for some percentage of students' grades
• Present final, company-specific project results to relevant parties


TEACHING METHODS

Teching Methods:
Case study 30%
Distance learning (video conferencing, Web-based learning) 1%
Experiential learning 13%
Lecture 13%
Simulations 8%
Team Projects 30%
Other 5%
Client project
Distance learning MBA No
Group work done via the Internet n/a


SPECIAL PROGRAMS

EMBA programs run by B-school in another country:
W. P. Carey MBA Beijing
Country China
Partner Motorola/Tsing Hua

W. P. Carey MBA Shanghai
Country China
Partner Shanghai National Accounting Institute

Domestic partnerships or in-house MBA programs:
None

Number of companies the B-school runs an in-house MBA for: n/a


AREAS OF STUDY

The school reports that the following are its five leading areas of study:
Accounting
Economics
Finance
International Business
Supply Chain Management


EMBA FACULTY

EMBA full-time faculty: 169

Same faculty as full-time MBA program 100%
 
Tenured professors 127
  Of those, what percentage are Female 13%
Underrepresented minorities: (1) 6%
Members of company boards/ directors of boards of advisors n/a
Have owned a business n/a
 
Full-time EMBA faculty with at least 5 years full-time corporate experience n/a

(1) Defined as U.S. citizens who are African American, Hispanic American, and Native American. Asian Americans are not included in the minority percentage.


JOINT DEGREE PROGRAMS

Joint degree programs offered to EMBA students:
MBA/MHSA (Health Services Administration)

Other B-school degree programs:
Master of Science in Information Management Master of Accountancy and Information Systems
Master of Science in Economics; Master of Taxation; Master of Public Health


LIFESTYLE - 2003 GRADUATES REPORT

Married   91%
Average number of children 1.9
Average work week 53.0
Average hours spent per week on class work 23.0
Average hours spent communicating with classmates between class meetings 5.7
Average number of days per month spent on campus 7.3


LIFESTYLE

Programs for spouses of EMBA participants Yes
Description: family days, orientation events, spouse itinerary for international and domestic trips

Child care support for EMBA participants with families No
Pre-program orientation Yes
Temporary housing for EMBA participants No
Distance from major airport (miles) 5
Access to health club or gym Yes



SPECIAL TRIP

EMBA program includes a mandatory special trip or project out of the country? Yes
Description: two trips to Mexico, final international session at different locations


THE BOTTOM LINE

Total 2002-2003 EMBA revenues: $2,412,000

Total 2002-2003 EMBA budget: $1,825,000


 
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