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2003 PART-TIME MBA PROFILE
University of Connecticut
School of Business — UConn - Stamford MBA Program

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Address: University of Connecticut Stamford Campus
One University Place
Stamford, CT 06901-2315
E-Mail: stammba@business.uconn.edu
Web site: http://www.business.uconn.edu
Directions to school
 
Other programs:UConn - Hartford MBA Program
UConn - Waterbury MBA Program


ACADEMICS

Basic Information:
When/how often classes meet:
• Evenings
• On alternate weekends
• Via the Internet (scheduled)

Core MBA curriculum last revised: 2002

Credits required to complete part-time program: 57

Requirements for graduation:
• Students must have attended a minimum number of classes
• Students must have earned a pre-determined GPA/letter-grade average

Accelerated part-time MBA program offered? No

Computer requirement? No


TEACHING METHODS

Teaching Methods:
Case study 20%
Distance learning (video conferencing, Web-based learning) 20%
Experiential learning 10%
Lecture 35%
Simulations 5%
Team Projects 10%
Other n/a

Can part-time MBAs take some courses online? Yes


SCHOOL CONCENTRATIONS / SPECIALIZATIONS

School Concentrations/Specializations
Accounting
Finance
General Management
Health Care Administration
Information Technology
International Business
Management of Technology
Marketing
Real Estate


AREAS OF STUDY / COURSEWORK

The school reports that the following are its five leading areas of study:
Accounting
Finance
General Management
Management of Technology
Marketing

Total hours in class per week 6
Total hours of work outside of class per week 15
Students in core class (average) 36
Students in elective class (average) 18
Number of elective courses available to part-time students 45
Percentage of electives offered in 2002-2003 that are new in the past three years 18%

New electives added in past 12 months:
Federal Tax and Business Decisions
Risk Management and Insurance
Fixed Income Investments
Financial Modeling
Consulting Services
Pricing Theory and Strategy
Evaluating E-Business Practices
Emerging Technologies


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? Yes

Joint-degree programs offered to part-time students:
MBA/JD (Juris Doctor/Doctor of Jurisprudence)
MBA/MD (Doctor of Medicine)
MBA/Master of Science in Accounting
MBA/Master of Social Work


PART-TIME PROGRAM FACULTY

Same faculty as full-time MBA program 1%
Full-time faculty members in residence over past 12 months 102
Adjunct or visiting faculty in residence over past 12 months 34
 
Tenured faculty 25%
 
Faculty with at least five years full-time corporate experience 95%


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? Yes

Part-time students have access to lockers on campus? No

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

B-school has active professional clubs in the following areas:
Graduate Management Association (GMA) - covers all professional areas of interest

B-school has active networking clubs in the following areas:
Alumni and Friends Society
Microsoft.net User Group

Religious organizations active on campus:
n/a

Active intramural sports teams:
n/a



 
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