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2005 EXECUTIVE MBA PROFILE
Georgetown University
Robert Emmett McDonough School of Business— International Executive MBA

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Address: Robert Emmett McDonough School of Business
Suite 214
Washington, DC 20057
E-Mail: msb-iemba@msb.edu
Website: B-school Web site
 


PROGRAM BASICS AND REQUIREMENTS

Core EMBA curriculum last revised: 2000

When and how often classes meet:
• On alternate weekends

Total hours of work outside of class per week: 12

Total hours in class per week: n/a

Average students in core class: 50

Average students in elective class: n/a

Number of electives available in past academic year: 4

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
  • Write a complete business plan
  • Present final, company-specific project results to relevant parties

Distance EMBA programs available?
No

TEACHING METHODS

Teching Methods:
Case study 25%
Distance learning (video conferencing, Web-based learning) 0%
Experiential learning 25%
Lecture 20%
Simulations 0%
Team Projects 30%
Other 0%



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: 0


AREAS OF STUDY AND ELECTIVES

The school reports that the following are its five leading areas of study:
Corporate Social Responsibility
General Management
International Business
Leadership
Strategy

New electives available in the past academic year:
mergers & acquisitions


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: 75

Same faculty as full-time MBA program 100%
 
Full-time EMBA faculty with at least 5 years full-time corporate experience 23%
Tenured professors n/a
  Of those, what percentage are Female 20%
Underrepresented minorities: (1) 7%
Members of company boards/ directors of boards of advisors 29%
Have owned a business 24%
 

(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 51.0
Average hours spent per week on class work 17.0
Average hours spent communicating with classmates between class meetings 6.0
Average number of days per month spent on campus 145.0


STUDENT LIFE

Programs offered for spouses/partners of EMBA participants Yes
Description: orientation, family dinners

Child care support for EMBA participants with families No
Pre-program orientation Yes
Temporary housing for EMBA participants No
Distance from major airport (miles) 5
Access to health club or gym Yes


EMBA program includes a mandatory special trip or project out of the country? Yes
Description: overseas residencies

TECHNOLOGY

Wireless network in main B-school buildings Yes
University's investment in technology within the B-school over the past three years $255,600

Technology changes made over the past three years:
enhanced: wireless access, remote connectivity, network infrastructure, email service, student news/event displays. Increased laptop support. Added PDA support and video teleconferencing. Beginning to implement streaming video infrastructure. Enhanced Web site back end technology.


THE BOTTOM LINE

Total 2004-2005 EMBA revenues: $3,697,296

Total 2004-2005 EMBA budget: $1,157,759


 
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