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

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:Weekend EMBA
Cross Continent MBA

ACADEMICS/COURSE WORK

Basic Information:

Core EMBA curriculum last revised: n/a

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

Total hours in class per week: 50

Total hours of work outside of class per week: 20

Average students in core class: 40

Average students in elective class: 40

Electives available:
Portfolio Management
Venture Capital/Private Equity
Leadership
Mergers & Acquisitions
Customer Relationship Management
Marketing Strategy
Competitive Analysis
Supply Chain Management
Biotech Industry Overview
Energy - Will there be a serious shortage?

Graduation Requirements:
• Class participation accounts for some percentage of students' grades
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:
Seoul
Country Korea (South)
Partner Seoul National University

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:
Finance
Marketing
Management Effectiveness


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   70%
Average number of children 1.8
Average work week 53.1
Average hours spent per week on class work 20.9
Average hours spent communicating with classmates between class meetings 7.2
Average number of days per month spent on campus 3.4


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 reside in Fuqua's on-campus conference center, The R. David Thomas Center.
Distance from major airport (miles) 23
Access to health club or gym Yes



SPECIAL TRIP

EMBA program includes a mandatory special trip or project out of the country? Yes
Description: Three, two-week residencies in Asia, Europe, and Latin America.
THE BOTTOM LINE

Total 2002-2003 EMBA revenues: n/a

Total 2002-2003 EMBA budget: n/a
 
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 FUQUA RANKINGS
Full-time MBA rank:
2004:  11    1994:  11    
2002:  9    1992:  12    
2000:  5    1990:  13    
1998:  7    1988:  10    
1996:  11    
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EMBA rank:
2003:  4    1997:  --    
2001:  4    1993:  --    
1999:  --    

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

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