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2003 EXECUTIVE MBA PROFILE
Georgetown University
Robert Emmett McDonough School of Business— International Executive MBA Program

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


Address: Robert Emmett McDonough School of Business
Washington, DC 20007
E-Mail: msb-iemba@msb.edu
Website: http://msb.georgetown.edu
 


ACADEMICS/COURSE WORK

Basic Information:

Core EMBA curriculum last revised: 2000

When and how often classes meet:
• On alternate weekends

Total hours in class per week: 20

Total hours of work outside of class per week: 15

Average students in core class: 52

Average students in elective class: 52

Electives available:
World Equity Markets
Legal Environment of Business
Social Enterprises
International Negotiations

Graduation Requirements:
• 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 25%
Distance learning (video conferencing, Web-based learning) n/a
Experiential learning 25%
Lecture 20%
Simulations n/a
Team Projects 30%
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:
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:
Corporate Social Responsibility
General Management
International Business
Leadership
Strategy


EMBA FACULTY

EMBA full-time faculty: 73

Same faculty as full-time MBA program 100%
 
Tenured professors 43
  Of those, what percentage are Female 30%
Underrepresented minorities: (1) 2%
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 100%

(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   66%
Average number of children 1.0
Average work week 54.2
Average hours spent per week on class work 19.3
Average hours spent communicating with classmates between class meetings 6.0
Average number of days per month spent on campus 4.9


LIFESTYLE

Programs for spouses of EMBA participants No

Child care support for EMBA participants with families No
Pre-program orientation Yes
Temporary housing for EMBA participants Yes
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 consulting project residencies conducted overseas


THE BOTTOM LINE

Total 2002-2003 EMBA revenues: n/a

Total 2002-2003 EMBA budget: n/a


 
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2004:  25    1994:  --    
2002:  30    1992:  --    
2000:  26    1990:  --    
1998:  Second tier    1988:  --    
1996:  Second tier    
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2003:  11    1997:  --    
2001:  9    1993:  --    
1999:  --    



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