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2003 EXECUTIVE MBA PROFILE
Heriot Watt University
Edinburgh Business School— Consortium MBA Programme

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Address: Edinburgh Business School
Heriot Watt University
Edinburgh EH14 4AS
United Kingdom
E-Mail: eb@ebs.hw.ac.uk
Website: http://www.ebsmba.com
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ACADEMICS/COURSE WORK

Basic Information:

Core EMBA curriculum last revised: 2003

When and how often classes meet:
n/a

Total hours in class per week: 5

Total hours of work outside of class per week: 18

Average students in core class: 20

Average students in elective class: 6

Electives available:
History of Financial Markets
Influence
Stakeholder Management

Graduation Requirements:
• Present final, company-specific project results to relevant parties
• and complete all nine of required courses for MBA or all eleven of courses for MBA with specialism


TEACHING METHODS

Teching Methods:
Case study 30%
Distance learning (video conferencing, Web-based learning) n/a
Experiential learning n/a
Lecture 20%
Simulations 15%
Team Projects 35%
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: 7


AREAS OF STUDY

The school reports that the following are its five leading areas of study:
Finance
Human Resource Management
Marketing
Strategy


EMBA FACULTY

EMBA full-time faculty: 15

Same faculty as full-time MBA program 100%
 
Tenured professors 11
  Of those, what percentage are Female 18%
Underrepresented minorities: (1) n/a
Members of company boards/ directors of boards of advisors 40%
Have owned a business 50%
 
Full-time EMBA faculty with at least 5 years full-time corporate experience 80%

(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

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
Description: Executive style facilites, with spacious rooms that are equipped with a king-sized bed, study desk, colour television with integrated videa recorder, beaverage making facilities and en-suite bathroom. All rooms have an individual balcony or patio.
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? No


THE BOTTOM LINE

Total 2002-2003 EMBA revenues: $40,500

Total 2002-2003 EMBA budget: n/a


 
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HERIOT-WATT PROFILES
Full-time '04 | '0303 | undefined
Part-time '04 | '03 | '02
EMBA '03
Distance '04 | '03

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