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2004 FULL-TIME MBA PROFILE
Boise State University
College of Business & Economics
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PROGRAM BASICS & REQUIREMENTS
Core MBA curriculum last revised
| 2003 |
| Accelerated MBA program offered? | Yes |
| Average number of students in a core class | 22 |
| Average number of students in an elective class | 12 |
Graduation requirements:
- Students must write a complete business plan
- Students must have attended a minimum number of classes
- Students must have earned a pre-determined GPA/Letter grade average
TEACHING METHODS
Teaching Methods:
| Case study | 27% |
| Distance learning (videoconferencing, Web-based learning) | 7% |
| Experiential learning | 13% |
| Lecture | 30% |
| Simulations | 8% |
| Team projects | 15% |
| Other | n/a |
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SCHOOL CONCENTRATIONS
Full-time MBAs may concentrate in the following subjects:
Accounting
Engineering
Finance
Health Care Administration
High-Tech Marketing
Management Information Systems
Public Administration
Tax
AREAS OF STUDY & ELECTIVES
The school reports that the following are its five leading areas of study:
Accounting
Finance
General Management
High-Tech Marketing
Tax
Number of elective courses (not multiple sessions of same course) available in the past academic year: 13
New electives added in the past academic year:
International Trade & Investment Law
Asset Valuation & Investment
International Finance
Seminar in Global Strategy
Electives course catalog
JOINT-DEGREE PROGRAMS
Joint-degree programs offered to full-time students:
n/a
OTHER B-SCHOOL DEGREE PROGRAMS
Other degree programs offered through the B-school:
Master of Accountancy, Taxation
Master of Accounting
Master of Electronic Commerce/Information Systems
B-SCHOOL FACULTY
| Full-time faculty in residence over past academic year | 68 |
| Adjunct or visiting faculty in residence over past academic year | 46 |
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| Tenured professors | 43 |
| Of those, what percentage are: |
| | Female | 20% |
| Underrepresented minorities: 1 | 20% |
| Members of company boards/ directors of boards of advisors | 12% |
| Have owned a business | 18% |
(1) Defined as U.S. citizens who are African American, Hispanic American, and Native American. Asian
Americans are not included in the minority percentage.
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.
B-school has active professional clubs in the following areas:
Consulting
Entrepreneurship
Environmental
Finance
High Tech
Human Resources
Information Technology
Manufacturing
Marketing
Media & Entertainment
New Media
B-school has active networking clubs in the following areas:
Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual
Hispanic Student Organization
International Club
Partners/Family
Volunteer
Religious organizations active on campus:
Buddhist
Christian
Hindu
Muslim
Active intramural sports teams:
Baseball
Basketball
Football
Golf
Hockey
Kayak
Lacrosse
Martial Arts/Aikdo/Judo/Karate/Tiakando
Outdoor Activities
Rodeo
Rugby
Running/Track
Ski
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Volleyball
| Event | Month | Location |
MBA games or sports contests against rival B-schools:
Northwest Venture Championships
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Mar. |
Boise, ID |
New Venture Championship
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Mar. |
Oregon |
Moot Corporation
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Apr. |
Austin, TX |
TECHNOLOGY
| Wireless network in main B-school buildings | Yes |
| University's investment in technology within the B-school over the past three years | $330,500 |
Technology changes made over the past three years:
Added and/or replaced ceiling projectors, DVD/VHS players, dedicated PCs, wireless mouses, new document imaging cameras, and wireless Internet connectivity and/or laptop connections in 12 of 15 classrooms; two additional classrooms equipped with netcom equipment and dedicated totally to the network communications courses; new computers for staff and labs; new laserjet color printers; new server for the college
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