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2004 FULL-TIME MBA PROFILE
University of Michigan
Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan
Address: 701 Tappan Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1234
E-Mail: n/a
Web links: B-school Web site
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PROGRAM BASICS & REQUIREMENTS

Core MBA curriculum last revised

2004
Accelerated MBA program offered? No
Average number of students in a core class 70
Average number of students in an elective class 65

Graduation requirements:
  • Students must have attended a minimum number of classes
  • Students must have earned a pre-determined GPA/Letter grade average
  • Complete prescribed list of core classes, a communication requirement, Law/Ethics, and attain 57 credits.


TEACHING METHODS

Teaching Methods:
Case study 30%
Distance learning (videoconferencing, Web-based learning) 0%
Experiential learning 15%
Lecture 25%
Simulations 10%
Team projects 20%
Other 0%


SCHOOL CONCENTRATIONS

Full-time MBAs may concentrate in the following subjects:
Accounting
Consulting
Corporate Social Responsibility
E-commerce
Economics
Entrepreneurship
Ethics
Finance
General Management
Health Care Administration
History
Human Resource Management
International Business
Law
Leadership
Management Information Systems
Manufacturing and Technology Management
Marketing
Operations Management
Organizational Behavior
Portfolio Management
Public Administration
Public Policy
Real Estate
Statistics and Operations Research
Strategy
Supply Chain Management
Tax
Technology


AREAS OF STUDY & ELECTIVES

The school reports that the following are its five leading areas of study:
Finance
General Management
Marketing
Operations Management
Organizational Behavior

Number of elective courses (not multiple sessions of same course) available in the past academic year: n/a

New electives added in the past academic year:
Business Systems Consulting
Intellectual Property & Competitive Strategy
Retail Behavior & Consumer Management
Leveraging Information Technology in Business Strategy
Emerging Information Technologies
Financial Analysis
Corporate Intervention Tools & Techniques
Advanced Valuation Techniques
Personalized Medicine & Future of Healthcare
Continuing a Legacy: Leading a Family Business

Electives course catalog


JOINT-DEGREE PROGRAMS

Joint-degree programs offered to full-time students:
Asian Studies
MBA/JD (Juris Doctor/Doctor of Jurisprudence)
MBA/MArch (Master of Architecture)
MBA/MD (Doctor of Medicine)
MBA/ME (Masters in Engineering)
MBA/MHSA (Master of Health Services Administration)
MBA/MSIE (Master of Science in Industrial Engineering)
MBA/MSIM (Master of Science in Information Management)
MBA/MSN (Master of Science, Nursing)
MBA/Meng (Master of Engineering (manufacturing management))
Natural Resources and Environment
Public Policy


OTHER B-SCHOOL DEGREE PROGRAMS

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


B-SCHOOL FACULTY

Full-time faculty in residence over past academic year 128
Adjunct or visiting faculty in residence over past academic year 53
 
Tenured professors 78
Of those, what percentage are:
  Female 24%
Underrepresented minorities: 1 9%
Members of company boards/ directors of boards of advisors n/a
Have owned a business n/a

(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:
Automotive
Biotech/Health care
Consulting
Corporate Social Responsibility/NetImpact
E-business
Entrepreneurship
Environmental
Finance
High Tech
Human Resources
Information Technology
Investment Banking
Manufacturing
Marketing
Media & Entertainment
Nonprofit
Operations Management
Real Estate
VC/ Private Equity

B-school has active networking clubs in the following areas:
Armed Forces Association
Black MBA Association
Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual
Global Blue Alumni Network
Hispanic Student Organization
International Ambassador Program
International Club
Partners/Family
Volunteer
Wine
Women in MBA

Religious organizations active on campus:
Christian
Jewish

Active intramural sports teams:
Fly Fishing Club
Golf
Hockey
Lacrosse
Rugby
Ski
Soccer
Tennis
Triathlon

TECHNOLOGY

Wireless network in main B-school buildings Yes
University's investment in technology within the B-school over the past three years $2,500,000

Technology changes made over the past three years:
Construction: A behavioral research lab, a financial center and electronic classroom, (from a $2.5 million donation not included above), Audio/Video production studio, Student lab facility and a PhD facility. Equipped all classrooms with standardized Audio/Video equipment. Introduction of storage area network(SAN)to archive research and classroom materials. Provided a "Virtual Lab" for specialized or course-related software.

 
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