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2003 PART-TIME MBA PROFILE
University of Arkansas
Sam M. Walton College of Business — Managerial MBA Program

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Address: 475 Business Building
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR 72701
E-Mail: gsb@walton.uark.edu
Web site: http://gsb.uark.edu


ACADEMICS

Basic Information:
When/how often classes meet:
• Evenings

Core MBA curriculum last revised: 2000

Credit hours required to complete part-time program: 38

Requirements for graduation:
• Students must have earned a pre-determined GPA/letter-grade average

Accelerated part-time MBA program offered? Yes

Computer requirement? No


TEACHING METHODS

Teaching Methods:
Case study 15%
Distance learning (video conferencing, Web-based learning) 25%
Experiential learning 10%
Lecture 20%
Simulations 5%
Team Projects 25%
Other n/a

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:
General Management
Total hours in class per week 6
Total hours of work outside of class per week 12
Students in core class (average) 46
Students in elective class (average) 25
Number of elective courses available to part-time students 7
Percentage of electives offered in 2002-2003 that are new in the past three years 53%

New electives added in past 12 months:
Crisis Management
International Logistics
International Marketing
E-Business Technologies


OTHER B-SCHOOL DEGREE PROGRAMS

Other degree programs offered through the B-school:
Master of Accounting



JOINT-DEGREE PROGRAMS

Can part-time students participate in joint-degree programs? Yes

Joint-degree programs offered to part-time students:
MBA/JD (Juris Doctor/Doctor of Jurisprudence)


PART-TIME PROGRAM FACULTY

Same faculty as full-time MBA program 35%
Full-time faculty members in residence over past 12 months 89
Adjunct or visiting faculty in residence over past 12 months 15
 
Tenured faculty 47%
 
Faculty with at least five years full-time corporate experience 50%


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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