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2003 EXECUTIVE MBA PROFILE
University College Dublin
Smurfit School of Business, UCD— International EMBA

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Address: Smurfit School of Business, UCD
Blackrock
Co. Dublin Ireland
E-Mail: mba@ucd.ie
Website: http://www.ucd.ie/smurfitschool
  Directions to school
 
Other programs:EMBA IFSC
EMBA Blackrock


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: 8

Total hours of work outside of class per week: 30

Average students in core class: 30

Average students in elective class: 17

Electives available:
Business Planning and Project Management
Marketing Channels

Graduation Requirements:
• Students must have attended a minimum number of classes
• Class participation accounts for some percentage of students' grades
• Students must have achieved a minimum pass grade in all subjects


TEACHING METHODS

Teching Methods:
Case study 25%
Distance learning (video conferencing, Web-based learning) n/a
Experiential learning 5%
Lecture 30%
Simulations n/a
Team Projects n/a
Other 40%
seminars 30% inc team projects + 10% on consulting project OR Internship OR field study
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:


EMBA FACULTY

EMBA full-time faculty: 62

Same faculty as full-time MBA program 60%
 
Tenured professors 62
  Of those, what percentage are Female 24%
Underrepresented minorities: (1) n/a
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 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:
Master of Accounting
Master of Science in Quantitative Finance; Master of Management Science Master of Science in Marketing Practice
Master of Business Studies (13 specialisations); Graduate Diploma in Business Studies (for non business graduates)


LIFESTYLE

Programs for spouses of EMBA participants No

Child care support for EMBA participants with families n/a
Pre-program orientation Yes
Temporary housing for EMBA participants Yes
Description: specific postgraduate student accomodation available
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: Brussels Elective, Maryland elective


THE BOTTOM LINE

Total 2002-2003 EMBA revenues: n/a

Total 2002-2003 EMBA budget: n/a


 
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