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2004 PART-TIME MBA PROFILE
Heriot Watt University
Edinburgh Business School — Part-Time MBA Programme
Address: Edinburgh Business School
Heriot-Watt University
Edinburgh EH14 4AS
UK
E-Mail: enquiries@ebs.hw.ac.uk
Web links: http://www.ebsmba.com/
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PROGRAM BASICS & REQUIREMENTS

When/how often classes meet:
n/a


Core MBA curriculum last revised

2004
Accelerated MBA program offered? No
Average number of students in a core class 50
Average number of students in an elective class 30
Accelerated part-time program offered? No

Graduation requirements:
n/a

Credits required to complete part-time program 1800

TEACHING METHODS

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

SCHOOL CONCENTRATIONS

Part-time MBAs may concentrate in the following subjects:
Finance
Human Resource Management
Marketing
Portfolio Management
Project Management
Statistics and Operations Research

AREAS OF STUDY, COURSEWORK & ELECTIVES

The school reports that the following are its five leading areas of study:
Finance
Human Resource Management
Marketing
Project Management
Statistics and Operations Research

Total hours in class per week 5
Total hours of work outside of class per week 20
Number of elective courses (not multiple sessions of same course) available in the past academic year: 3

New electives added in the past academic year:
Practical History of Financial Markets
Services Marketing
Competitive Strategy

Web link: Electives course catalog


JOINT-DEGREE PROGRAMS

Joint-degree programs offered to part-time students:
n/a

OTHER B-SCHOOL DEGREE PROGRAMS

Other degree programs offered through the B-school:
n/a

B-SCHOOL FACULTY

Part-Time Program Faculty:
Same faculty as full-time MBA program 100%
Adjunct faculty 21%
Tenured faculty 75%
Faculty with at least five years full-time corporate experience 80%

B-School Faculty:
Full-time faculty in residence over past academic year 12
Adjunct or visiting faculty in residence over past academic year 6%
Tenured professors 12
Of those, what percentage are:
  Female 20%
Underrepresented minorities1: 0%
Members of company boards/ directors of boards of advisers 30%
Have owned a business 25%

(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

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:
n/a

B-school has active networking clubs in the following areas:
International Club
Partners/Family

Religious organizations active on campus:
Christian
Muslim

Active intramural sports teams:
Basketball
Cricket
Golf
Hockey
Rowing
Rugby
Running/Track
Ski
Soccer

Editor's note: While the B-school may not have an active club in an area that interests you, the greater university system may.

TECHNOLOGY

Wireless network in main B-school buildings No
University's investment in technology within the B-school over the past three years $75,000

Technology changes made over the past three years:
New PCs and printers for computer suite, study rooms and offices

 
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