School's investment in technology over the past three years: $544,088
Technology changes made over the past three years:
The school has introduced a student notebook computer program through the IBM Thinkpad University Program. It has also implemented a WiFi (IEEE 80211.b) network for the building and implemented a school-wide Web-based course management system based on Blackboard software. It has installed a distance learning studio, and included research database support and with the acquisition of additional databases and a subscription to the Wharton Research Database Service. The school has upgraded several servers and added several new servers. It has converted email and calendaring systems to Groupwise and set up electronic message boards for student in the atrium. It has also deployed many notebook/desktop computers - in all classrooms, in many student work areas, and for dozens of staff and faculty members.
The school has designed state-of-the-art technology facilities for the new building, which the school will move into in the fall of 2004. It has upgraded most older computers to a Windows XP operating system, and set up a service to provide students with easy access to Microsoft software. In addition, it has implemented a Web and database server for instructional use.
CAREER SERVICES
Do part-time MBA students have access to the career-development office? Yes
Estimated percentage of part-time students that change careers during their studies
n/a
If a full-time program is offered, are part-time MBAs permitted to interview on campus, alongside full-time students, for summer internships? Yes
If a full-time program is offered, are part-time MBAs permitted to interview on campus, next to full-time students, for full-time jobs? Yes
Part-time students included in resume drops before recruiters visit campus? Yes
ALUMNI AFFAIRS
B-school offers placement services for part-time MBA alumni? Yes
Current part-time MBAs given access to alumni database? Yes
The B-school has awarded 8,401 executive MBA degrees, and 8,401 MBA degrees since its founding. It has 7,938 living MBA alumni, and 0 MBA clubs n/a countries, where B-school alums can participate in school activities and alumni events.
During the past 12 months, 15% of alumni gave to the school's fundraising efforts. They gave a median gift of U.S. $175, and a mean gift of U.S. $175. The school has received a gift in excess of U.S. $10 million between Jan. 2001 and Oct. 2003, and the B-school endowment is U.S. $36
Information found in this survey was provided on behalf of the B-school by Paul Bobrowski
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