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2005 EXECUTIVE MBA PROFILE
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Kenan-Flagler Business School— MBA for Executives Weekend Program

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Address: Kenan-Flagler Business School
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3490
E-Mail: emba@unc.edu
Website: B-school Web site
  Directions to school
 
Other programs:OneMBA, Global Executive MBA Program


PROGRAM BASICS AND REQUIREMENTS

Core EMBA curriculum last revised: n/a

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

Total hours of work outside of class per week: 20

Total hours in class per week: 30

Average students in core class: 55

Average students in elective class: 28

Number of electives available in past academic year: 35

Graduation Requirements:
  • 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 50%
Distance learning (video conferencing, Web-based learning) 4%
Experiential learning 10%
Lecture 16%
Simulations 5%
Team Projects 15%
Other 0%



SPECIAL PROGRAMS

EMBA programs run by B-school in another country:
OneMBA
Country China
Partner Chinese University of Hong Kong

OneMBA
Country Netherlands
Partner RSM Erasmus University

OneMBA
Country Brazil
Partner Fundação Getulio Vargas, Escola de Administração de Empresas de São Paulo

OneMBA
Country Mexico
Partner Tec de Monterrey's Graduate School of Business Administration and Leadership (EGADE-ITESM)

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:
Finance
General Management
International Business
Leadership
Strategy

New electives available in the past academic year:
Leveraging Human Resources
Global Leadership
Managing Innovation and R&D
Legal Environment of Business
Global Supply Chain Management
Sustainable Enterprise
Career Management


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:
Master of Accounting


B-SCHOOL FACULTY

Full-time faculty in residence over past academic year for EMBA program: 99

Same faculty as full-time MBA program 80%
 
Full-time EMBA faculty with at least 5 years full-time corporate experience 20%
Tenured professors n/a
  Of those, what percentage are Female 13%
Underrepresented minorities: (1) 3%
Members of company boards/ directors of boards of advisors 22%
Have owned a business 19%
 

(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 Yes
Description: Invited to final day of first immersion week; 1/2 day program w/program overview; panel discussion

Child care support for EMBA participants with families No
Pre-program orientation Yes
Temporary housing for EMBA participants Yes
Description: Housed in the outstanding facilities at our executive conference center or the Carolina Inn.
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? No
Description: optional

TECHNOLOGY

Wireless network in main B-school buildings Yes
University's investment in technology within the B-school over the past three years $2,750,000

Technology changes made over the past three years:
Continuing a commitment to technology through targeted projects and a strong partnership with the Student IT Advisory Board, UNC Kenan-Flagler has created a technology environment that enhances the student experience. While streamlining administrative functions are important, greater importance is given to the student experience, resulting in even more improvements to areas such as the wireless network, printing, email capabilities, collaboration tools, "recruiter central" and "student central."




THE BOTTOM LINE

Total 2004-2005 EMBA revenues: n/a

Total 2004-2005 EMBA budget: n/a


 
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