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2005 EXECUTIVE MBA PROFILE
The University of Chicago
Graduate School of Business— Executive MBA Program Asia

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Address: Graduate School of Business
Singapore 238466
Singapore
E-Mail: asia.inquiries@chicagoGSB.edu
Website: B-school Web site
  Directions to school
 
Other programs:Executive MBA Program North America
Executive MBA Program Europe


PROGRAM BASICS AND REQUIREMENTS

Core EMBA curriculum last revised: n/a

When and how often classes meet:
• Occasional week-long sessions

Total hours of work outside of class per week: n/a

Total hours in class per week: n/a

Average students in core class: 86

Average students in elective class: 30

Number of electives available in past academic year: 12

Graduation Requirements:
  • Students must have attended a minimum number of classes
  • Students must have earned a pre-determined GPA/Letter grade average
  • Class participation accounts for some percentage of students' grades

Distance EMBA programs available?
No

TEACHING METHODS

Teching Methods:
Case study n/a
Distance learning (video conferencing, Web-based learning) n/a
Experiential learning n/a
Lecture n/a
Simulations n/a
Team Projects n/a
Other n/a
all of above. Faculty select best method for learning the materials.


SPECIAL PROGRAMS

EMBA programs run by B-school in another country:
Executive MBA Program Europe
Country United Kingdom
Partner n/a

Executive MBA Program North America
Country United States
Partner n/a

Domestic partnerships or in-house EMBA programs:
None

Number of companies the B-school runs an in-house EMBA for: n/a


AREAS OF STUDY AND ELECTIVES

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

New electives available in the past academic year:
corporate restructuring
equity portfolio management
investment & finance in China
strategic investment decisions


JOINT DEGREE PROGRAMS

Joint degree programs offered to EMBA students:
n/a
n/a


OTHER B-SCHOOL DEGREE PROGRAMS

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


B-SCHOOL FACULTY

Full-time faculty in residence over past academic year for EMBA program: 127

Same faculty as full-time MBA program 100%
 
Full-time EMBA faculty with at least 5 years full-time corporate experience n/a
Tenured professors n/a
  Of those, what percentage are Female 6%
Underrepresented minorities: (1) 0%
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.


LIFESTYLE - 2005 GRADUATES REPORT

Married   66%
Average number of children 1.0
Average work week 54.0
Average hours spent per week on class work 16.0
Average hours spent communicating with classmates between class meetings 4.0
Average number of days per month spent on campus 0.0


STUDENT LIFE

Programs offered for spouses/partners of EMBA participants No

Child care support for EMBA participants with families No
Pre-program orientation Yes
Temporary housing for EMBA participants Yes
Description: University negotiates special hotel rates for students during residential study weeks.
Distance from major airport (miles) 10
Access to health club or gym No


EMBA program includes a mandatory special trip or project out of the country? Yes
Description: 2 weeks of study in Chicago & 1 week of study in London

TECHNOLOGY

Wireless network in main B-school buildings Yes
University's investment in technology within the B-school over the past three years $12,570,742

Technology changes made over the past three years:
Community Directory System

The GSB implemented in the summer of 2005 a Web-based student and alumni system. The Community Directory provides an online resource students and alumni can use to connect with the GSB community throughout all phases of their academic and professional life. The Community Directory makes it easy for students and alumni to tap into a network in one's industry; locate a possible mentor, make a career change, find a service provider, stay involved with the GSB


THE BOTTOM LINE

Total 2004-2005 EMBA revenues: n/a

Total 2004-2005 EMBA budget: n/a


 
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