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2005 EXECUTIVE MBA PROFILE
Emory University
Goizueta Business School— Modular Executive MBA Program

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Address: Goizueta Business School
1300 Clifton Road
Atlanta, GA 30322
E-Mail: admissions@bus.emory.edu
Website: B-school Web site
  Directions to school
 
Other programs:Weekend Executive MBA Program


PROGRAM BASICS AND REQUIREMENTS

Core EMBA curriculum last revised: 2002

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: 66

Average students in elective class: 50

Number of electives available in past academic year: 32

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?
Yes

TEACHING METHODS

Teching Methods:
Case study 30%
Distance learning (video conferencing, Web-based learning) 30%
Experiential learning 5%
Lecture 20%
Simulations 5%
Team Projects 5%
Other 5%
Independently crafted project with faculty member on issue of importance to self or sponsor company.


SPECIAL PROGRAMS

EMBA programs run by B-school in another country:
None

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:
General Management

New electives available in the past academic year:
Negotiations
Entrepreneurship


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: 83

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 23%
Underrepresented minorities: (1) 3%
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   72%
Average number of children 1.0
Average work week 54.0
Average hours spent per week on class work 23.0
Average hours spent communicating with classmates between class meetings 5.0
Average number of days per month spent on campus 121.0


STUDENT LIFE

Programs offered for spouses/partners of EMBA participants Yes
Description: Orientations; social events

Child care support for EMBA participants with families No
Pre-program orientation Yes
Temporary housing for EMBA participants Yes
Description: Emory Conference Center
Distance from major airport (miles) 20
Access to health club or gym Yes


EMBA program includes a mandatory special trip or project out of the country? Yes
Description: 2 weeks; meet with business leaders, government officials, and academics

TECHNOLOGY

Wireless network in main B-school buildings Yes
University's investment in technology within the B-school over the past three years $3,491,063

Technology changes made over the past three years:
Advanced presentation technology in all classrooms, lecture, breakout, social and meeting rooms. Completed infrastructure for new building with $1.9 mil investment in AV & network technology. There are more than 2,700 wired connects in 2 buildings & more than 90 wireless access points. One network supports both buildings for seamless transition anywhere on the Goizueta campus. New broadcast video studio, behavioral research lab, multimedia development center & video capture services.


THE BOTTOM LINE

Total 2004-2005 EMBA revenues: n/a

Total 2004-2005 EMBA budget: n/a


 
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2002:  22    1992:  --    
2000:  28    1990:  --    
1998:  Second tier    1988:  --    
1996:  Second tier    
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2003:  9    1997:  --    
2001:  8    1993:  --    
1999:  --    



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