| Address: |
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J. Mack Robinson College of Business
34 Broad St., NW, Suite 1402
Atlanta, GA 30302-3994
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| E-Mail: |
emba@gsu.edu |
| Website: |
B-school Web site |
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B-SCHOOL & PROGRAM BASICS
| Classes begin: |
Aug. 12, 2005
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| Year program was founded: | 1980 |
| Institution is public or private? | Public |
| Business school accreditation: | AACSB
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| Length of program: | 18 months |
Enrollment
| Total graduate business students | 1,540 |
| Full-time MBA students | 309 |
| Part-time MBA students | 809 |
| Distance MBA students | n/a |
| Executive MBA students | 59 |
| PhD program students | 102 |
| Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) students | n/a |
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| Total undergraduate business students | 5,045 |
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| Change in EMBA class size in past academic year: | 1% |
STUDENT PROFILE - MOST RECENT ENTERING CLASS
| Female students in class | 18% |
| International students 1 | 15% |
| Married students | 69% |
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For U.S. schools only: |
| African American students | 38% |
| Alaskan Native of Pacific Islander American students | n/a |
| Asian American students | 5% |
| Mexican American students | n/a |
| Puerto Rican students | n/a |
| Other Hispanic American students | 3% |
| White (non-Hispanic) students | 51% |
| Multiethnic/Multiracial students | 3% |
| Not reported | n/a |
| Other | n/a |
Students from the following regions:
| Africa | 2% |
| Asia | n/a |
| Eastern and Central Europe and Central Asia | 5% |
| Latin America and the Caribbean | 8% |
| Middle East | n/a |
North America
(Canada: n/a / U.S.: n/a ) | n/a |
| Oceania | n/a |
| Western Europe | n/a |
North American students by region:
| Canada | n/a |
| Mid-Atlantic U.S. | n/a |
| Midwest U.S. | n/a |
| Northeast U.S. | n/a |
| South U.S. | 100% |
| Southwest U.S. | n/a |
| U.S. Possessions and territories | n/a |
| West U.S. | n/a |
(1) Students from countries other than the school's home country.
Students from the following job functions:
| Consulting | 5% |
| Finance/Accounting | 18% |
| General Management | 34% |
| Human Resources | 0% |
| Marketing/Sales | 15% |
| Management Information Systems | 5% |
| Operations/Logistics | 13% |
| Other | 10% |
Students from the following industries:
| Government | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 20% |
| Non-Profit | 5% |
| Services | 67% |
| Other | 3% |
(1) Students from countries other than the school's home country.
TOP CORPORATE CUSTOMERS
Top five organizations that sent the most participants to EMBA program in last 5 years:
BellSouth
Georgia-Pacific
Atlanta Gas Light
IBM
Georgia Power
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CLASS TRAITS - MOST RECENT ENTERING CLASS
GMAT Scores - Historical Chart | 2005 | 2003 | 2001 |
|---|
| Average | 590 | n/a | 573 | | Median | n/a | n/a | 530 | | Range (middle 80%) | 530 - 640 | n/a | n/a |
GMAT scores are required as part of the application.
TOEFL Scores
| TOEFL scores are required for applicants whose native language is not English. |
| Average TOEFL score * | n/a |
| Minimum TOEFL score required * | 580 |
| * Paper-based equivalent |
Work Experience (months)
| Average | 192 |
| Range (middle 80%) | 84 | - | 324 |
Student Age (years)
| Average | 38 |
| Range (middle 80%) | 30 | - | 47 |
Work Background
| Students with advanced degrees | 23% |
| Students from nonprofit sector | 10% |
| Students from organization with fewer than 100 employees | 15% |
| Students titled president, CEO, or chairman | 10% |
Travel Distance
| Students living within 45 miles of the school | 13% |
Salary
| Average | $98,148 |
| Range (middle 80%) | $40,000 | - | $161,000 |
2005 GRADUATES REPORT
Editor's Note: Based on responses to BusinessWeek's 2005 survey of EMBA graduates.
Functional areas represented in graduating class:
| Accounting | n/a |
| Finance | n/a |
| Human Resources | n/a |
| Manufacturing | n/a |
| Marketing | n/a |
| Operations | n/a |
| Strategy | n/a |
| Supply Chain | n/a |
| Other | n/a |
| Average years of management experience: | n/a |
| Average no. of employees EMBAs manage at work: | n/a |
Percent of program employer paid for:
| Nothing | n/a |
| 0-20% | n/a |
| 21-40% | n/a |
| 41-60% | n/a |
| 61-80% | n/a |
| 81-99% | n/a |
| 100% | n/a |
Average No. of EMBA programs students applied to: 0.0
Average No. of EMBA programs students were accepted to: 0.0
Salary at start of EMBA program:
| Under $50K | n/a |
| $51-75K | n/a |
| $76-100K | n/a |
| $101-125K | n/a |
| $126-150K | n/a |
| $151-200K | n/a |
| Over $200K | n/a |
Average increase at end of EMBA program: n/a
ADMISSIONS
| Application fee (resident) | $50 |
| Application fee (nonresident) | $50 |
77 people applied to the part-time MBA program in 2005. The school accepted 92% (selectivity) of those applicants, and 55% of admitted applicants (yield) enrolled in the program.
Selectivity/Yield - Historical Chart | 2005 | 2003 | 2001 |
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| Selectivity | 92% | n/a | 66% | | Yield | 55% | n/a | 53% |
Interviews for MBA applicants are:
Required
In 2004, the B-school interviewed 81% of its full-time MBA applicants, and 100% of its admitted applicants.
The B-school placed 0 applicant(s) on its wait list. from which 0 ultimately enrolled.
COSTS, DEADLINES, AND FINANCIAL AID
| Estimated TOTAL (not annual) cost of EMBA program (U.S. dollars) |
Program Cost - Historical Chart | 2005 | 2003 | 2001 |
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| Resident | $52,500 | $50,500 | $41,500 | | Nonresident | $52,500 | $50,500 | n/a |
Applications
2005-2007 application deadline(s):
All applicants - June 30, 2006
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Rolling Admissions? Yes
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Deadline(s) for scheduling an interview:
All applicants - July 14, 2006
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Financial aid deadline(s):
All applicants - June 30, 2006
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Funding
EMBAs whose education is 100% funded by employer: 33% (school reports)
EMBAs whose education is partially funded by employer: 33% (school reports)
EMBAs receiving financial aid through the school: 66%
Number of full-tuition scholarships awarded by school in past academic year: n/a
Guaranteed loan offered, regardless of nationality? (1) No
Maximum amount students can borrow: n/a
Average outstanding loans for 2005 graduates n/a
Scholarships are based on
n/a
(1) Upon admission, any accepted applicant, regardless of nationality,
and without the need of a cosigner, is eligible for a loan
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