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2003 EXECUTIVE MBA PROFILE
IMD
International Institute for Management Development

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


Address: International Institute for Management Development
Chemin de Bellerive 23
Lausanne CH1001
Switzerland
E-Mail: info@imd.ch
Website: http://www.imd.ch/emba
  Directions to school


ACADEMICS/COURSE WORK

Basic Information:

Core EMBA curriculum last revised: 2000

When and how often classes meet:
n/a

Total hours in class per week: 47

Total hours of work outside of class per week: 15

Average students in core class: 73

Average students in elective class: 56

Electives available:
Competitive Intelligence
Issues in Venture Capital
Negotiation
Managing Across Boundaries
Advanced Group Dynamics

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 35%
Distance learning (video conferencing, Web-based learning) 20%
Experiential learning 20%
Lecture 5%
Simulations 5%
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:
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:
Entrepreneurship
General Management
International Business
Leadership
Strategy


EMBA FACULTY

EMBA full-time faculty: 45
Same faculty as full-time MBA program 58%
 
Tenured professors 45
  Of those, what percentage are Female 9%
Underrepresented minorities: (1) n/a
Members of company boards/ directors of boards of advisors 22%
Have owned a business 7%
 
Full-time EMBA faculty with at least 5 years full-time corporate experience 15%

(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   75%
Average number of children 1.4
Average work week 52.1
Average hours spent per week on class work 20.3
Average hours spent communicating with classmates between class meetings 3.9
Average number of days per month spent on campus 5.9


LIFESTYLE

Programs for spouses of EMBA participants Yes
Description: A four day segment focuses on the personal aspects of the student's life, spouses are invited.
Child care support for EMBA participants with families No
Pre-program orientation Yes
Temporary housing for EMBA participants Yes
Description: Hotel within five minutes walking distance of the school. Full warm meal provided for lunch.
Distance from major airport (miles) 45
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, weeklong discovery expeditions
THE BOTTOM LINE

Total 2002-2003 EMBA revenues: $5,750,000

Total 2002-2003 EMBA budget: n/a
 
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Full-time MBA rank:
2004:  2 (Non-U.S.)    1994:  --    
2002:  3 (Non-U.S.)    1992:  --    
2000:  4 (Non-U.S.)    1990:  --    
1998:  --    1988:  --    
1996:  --    
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EMBA rank:
2003:  6    1997:  --    
2001:  13    1993:  --    
1999:  --    

Exec Ed rank:
2003:  8    1997:  --    
2001:  8    1993:  --    
1999:  --    1991:  --    

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