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2003 EXECUTIVE MBA PROFILE
Boston University
School of Management

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Address: School of Management
Boston, MA 02215
E-Mail: emba@bu.edu
Website: http://management.bu.edu/exec/emba
  Directions to school


ACADEMICS/COURSE WORK

Basic Information:

Core EMBA curriculum last revised: 2001

When and how often classes meet:
• On alternate weekends
• Occasional week-long sessions

Total hours in class per week: 10

Total hours of work outside of class per week: 20

Average students in core class: 25

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
• Write a complete business plan
• Present final, company-specific project results to relevant parties
TEACHING METHODS

Teching Methods:
Case study 40%
Distance learning (video conferencing, Web-based learning) 5%
Experiential learning 20%
Lecture 5%
Simulations 15%
Team Projects 15%
Other n/a

Distance learning MBA No
Group work done via the Internet n/a


SPECIAL PROGRAMS

EMBA programs run by B-school in another country:
Asia-Pacific EMBA
Country n/a
Partner AP-EMBA offered in Korea (South), Japan, China and Boston

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:
Entrepreneurship
International Business
Leadership
Strategy
Team Learning


EMBA FACULTY

EMBA full-time faculty: 113
Same faculty as full-time MBA program 100%
 
Tenured professors 44
  Of those, what percentage are Female 23%
Underrepresented minorities: (1) n/a
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 60%

(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:
n/a

Other B-school degree programs:
Master of Science in Investment Management

LIFESTYLE - 2003 GRADUATES REPORT

Married   85%
Average number of children 1.6
Average work week 55.2
Average hours spent per week on class work 22.4
Average hours spent communicating with classmates between class meetings 6.7
Average number of days per month spent on campus 4.5


LIFESTYLE

Programs for spouses of EMBA participants Yes
Description: Lecture/speaker series, expectations orientation & social events
Child care support for EMBA participants with families No
Pre-program orientation Yes
Temporary housing for EMBA participants Yes
Description: Four-star overnight weekend and residence week accomodations in the Boston area and during the international trip are included in program cost.
Distance from major airport (miles) 10
Access to health club or gym Yes



SPECIAL TRIP

EMBA program includes a mandatory special trip or project out of the country? Yes
Description: Development of team based global business plan prior to trip and on-site validation of plan.
THE BOTTOM LINE

Total 2002-2003 EMBA revenues: n/a

Total 2002-2003 EMBA budget: n/a
 
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