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2005 EXECUTIVE MBA PROFILE
Rockhurst University
Helzberg School of Management— Executive Fellows

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Address: Helzberg School of Management
1100 Rockhurst Road
Kansas City, MO 64110
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PROGRAM BASICS AND REQUIREMENTS

Core EMBA curriculum last revised: 2003

When and how often classes meet:
• On alternate weekends

Total hours of work outside of class per week: 18

Total hours in class per week: 9

Average students in core class: 25

Average students in elective class: n/a

Number of electives available in past academic year: 0

Graduation Requirements:
  • 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 20%
Distance learning (video conferencing, Web-based learning) 5%
Experiential learning 10%
Lecture 30%
Simulations 15%
Team Projects 20%
Other n/a



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:
Accounting
Finance
General Management
Leadership
Marketing

New electives available in the past academic year:
n/a


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: 30

Same faculty as full-time MBA program n/a
 
Full-time EMBA faculty with at least 5 years full-time corporate experience 50%
Tenured professors n/a
  Of those, what percentage are Female 31%
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   n/a
Average number of children 0.0
Average work week 0.0
Average hours spent per week on class work 0.0
Average hours spent communicating with classmates between class meetings 0.0
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 No
Distance from major airport (miles) 25
Access to health club or gym Yes


EMBA program includes a mandatory special trip or project out of the country? Yes
Description: seven- to ten-day trip integrates cultural and business activities

TECHNOLOGY

Wireless network in main B-school buildings Yes
University's investment in technology within the B-school over the past three years $6,500,000

Technology changes made over the past three years:
Complete renovation to Conway Hall, including computer labs and "smart" classrooms with multimedia capabilities.


THE BOTTOM LINE

Total 2004-2005 EMBA revenues: $900,550

Total 2004-2005 EMBA budget: $145,185


 
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