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2003 EXECUTIVE MBA PROFILE
Duke University
Fuqua School of Business— Weekend EMBA

Sections: Getting In |  Academics & Lifestyle  | Careers & Alumni Affairs | Graduate Comments


Address: Fuqua School of Business
One Towerview Drive
Durham, NC 27708
E-Mail: executive-mba-info@fuqua.duke.edu
Website: http://www.fuqua.duke.edu/executive
  Directions to school
 
Other programs:Global EMBA Program
Cross Continent MBA

ACADEMICS/COURSE WORK

Basic Information:

Core EMBA curriculum last revised: n/a

When and how often classes meet:
• On alternate weekends

Total hours in class per week: 50

Total hours of work outside of class per week: 20

Average students in core class: 55

Average students in elective class: 55

Electives available:
n/a

Graduation Requirements:
n/a
TEACHING METHODS

Teching Methods:
Case study 30%
Distance learning (video conferencing, Web-based learning) n/a
Experiential learning n/a
Lecture 20%
Simulations 10%
Team Projects 30%
Other 10%

Distance learning MBA Yes
Group work done via the Internet n/a


SPECIAL PROGRAMS

EMBA programs run by B-school in another country:
None

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:


EMBA FACULTY

EMBA full-time faculty: 99
Same faculty as full-time MBA program 90%
 
Tenured professors 99
  Of those, what percentage are Female 16%
Underrepresented minorities: (1) 2%
Members of company boards/ directors of boards of advisors 2%
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:
n/a

Other B-school degree programs:
n/a


LIFESTYLE - 2003 GRADUATES REPORT

Married   85%
Average number of children 1.5
Average work week 52.3
Average hours spent per week on class work 19.4
Average hours spent communicating with classmates between class meetings 5.2
Average number of days per month spent on campus 4.6


LIFESTYLE

Programs for spouses of EMBA participants Yes

Child care support for EMBA participants with families n/a
Pre-program orientation Yes
Temporary housing for EMBA participants Yes
Description: During onsite residencies, students stay in Fuqua's on-campus conference center, The R. David Thomas Center.
Distance from major airport (miles) 23
Access to health club or gym n/a



SPECIAL TRIP

EMBA program includes a mandatory special trip or project out of the country? No
Description: International Management Study course offered as an elective
THE BOTTOM LINE

Total 2002-2003 EMBA revenues: n/a

Total 2002-2003 EMBA budget: n/a
 
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2004:  11    1994:  11    
2002:  9    1992:  12    
2000:  5    1990:  13    
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2003:  4    1997:  --    
2001:  4    1993:  --    
1999:  --    

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2003:  17    1997:  9    
2001:  12    1993:  --    
1999:  8    1991:  4    

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