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2003 PART-TIME MBA PROFILE
University of Alaska Anchorage
College of Business and Public Policy

Sections: Getting In |  Faculty/Academics  | Next Step & Alumni Affairs


Address: College of Business and Public Policy
3211 Providence Drive
Anchorage, AK 99508
E-Mail: anmbs1@uaa.alaska.edu
Web site: http://www.cbpp.uaa.alaska.edu


ACADEMICS

Basic Information:
When/how often classes meet:
• Evenings
• On alternate weekends

Core MBA curriculum last revised: 1995

Credits required to complete part-time program: 36

Requirements for graduation:
• Students must have attended a minimum number of classes
• Students must have earned a pre-determined GPA/letter-grade average
• Students must write a complete business plan
• Students must present final, company-specific project results to relevant parties

Accelerated part-time MBA program offered? No

Computer requirement? No


TEACHING METHODS

Teaching Methods:
Case study 5%
Distance learning (video conferencing, Web-based learning) n/a
Experiential learning n/a
Lecture 75%
Simulations n/a
Team Projects 10%
Other 10%
Description: Senior Project - Usually two semesters to complete

Can part-time MBAs take some courses online? Yes

SCHOOL CONCENTRATIONS / SPECIALIZATIONS

School Concentrations/Specializations
General Management
AREAS OF STUDY / COURSEWORK

The school reports that the following are its five leading areas of study:
Accounting
Economics
Finance
Management Information Systems
Statistics and Operations Research
Total hours in class per week 8
Total hours of work outside of class per week 24
Students in core class (average) 30
Students in elective class (average) 20
Number of elective courses available to part-time students 15
Percentage of electives offered in 2002-2003 that are new in the past three years 10%

New electives added in past 12 months:
Alaska Economic Issues


OTHER B-SCHOOL DEGREE PROGRAMS

Other degree programs offered through the B-school:
n/a



JOINT-DEGREE PROGRAMS

Can part-time students participate in joint-degree programs? n/a

Joint-degree programs offered to part-time students:
n/a


PART-TIME PROGRAM FACULTY

Same faculty as full-time MBA program n/a
Full-time faculty members in residence over past 12 months 41
Adjunct or visiting faculty in residence over past 12 months 21
 
Tenured faculty 60%
 
Faculty with at least five years full-time corporate experience 80%


STUDENT LIFE

Editor's note: While the B-school may not have an active club in an area that interests you, the greater university system may.

Part-time students have their own area/center on campus? No

Part-time students have access to lockers on campus? Yes

Part-time students have access to break-out room on campus? Yes

B-school has active professional clubs in the following areas:
n/a

 B-school has active networking clubs in the following areas:
n/a

 Religious organizations active on campus:
n/a

 Active intramural sports teams:
n/a

 
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