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2003 EXECUTIVE MBA PROFILE
Southern Methodist University
Cox School of Business— Executive MBA

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Address: Cox School of Business
Dallas, TX 75275-0333
E-Mail: drowland@mail.cox.smu.edu
Website: http://coxemba.com
  Directions to school


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: 8

Total hours of work outside of class per week: 20

Average students in core class: 45

Average students in elective class: 45

Electives available:
Consumer Behavior
Corporate Governance

Graduation Requirements:
• Students must have earned a pre-determined GPA/Letter grade average
TEACHING METHODS

Teching Methods:
Case study 30%
Distance learning (video conferencing, Web-based learning) n/a
Experiential learning 10%
Lecture 30%
Simulations 10%
Team Projects 20%
Other n/a
Executive MBA faculty utilizes a variety of methodologies to enhance traditional classroom methods.
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:
Accounting
Entrepreneurship
Finance
Marketing
Strategy


EMBA FACULTY

EMBA full-time faculty: 75
Same faculty as full-time MBA program 100%
 
Tenured professors 38
  Of those, what percentage are Female 11%
Underrepresented minorities: (1) 0%
Members of company boards/ directors of boards of advisors 29%
Have owned a business 26%
 
Full-time EMBA faculty with at least 5 years full-time corporate experience 45%

(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:
Master of Accounting


LIFESTYLE - 2003 GRADUATES REPORT

Married   89%
Average number of children 1.6
Average work week 51.6
Average hours spent per week on class work 20.1
Average hours spent communicating with classmates between class meetings 6.7
Average number of days per month spent on campus 5.9


LIFESTYLE

Programs for spouses of EMBA participants Yes
Description: Spouses/significant others are included in social events and invited on the international trips.
Child care support for EMBA participants with families No
Pre-program orientation Yes
Temporary housing for EMBA participants No
Distance from major airport (miles) 25
Access to health club or gym Yes



SPECIAL TRIP

EMBA program includes a mandatory special trip or project out of the country? Yes
Description: International trips to China & Mexico City
THE BOTTOM LINE

Total 2002-2003 EMBA revenues: n/a

Total 2002-2003 EMBA budget: n/a
 
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