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2005 FULL-TIME MBA PROFILE
New York University
Leonard N. Stern School of Business
Address: 44 West 4th Street
New York, NY 10012
E-Mail: sternmba@stern.nyu.edu
Web links: B-school Web site
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PROGRAM BASICS & REQUIREMENTS

Core MBA curriculum last revised

n/a
Accelerated MBA program offered? No
Average number of students in a core class 59
Average number of students in an elective class 46

Graduation requirements:
  • Students must have attended a minimum number of classes
  • Students must have earned a pre-determined GPA/Letter grade average
  • Students must complete 60 credits.


TEACHING METHODS

Teaching Methods:
Case study 25%
Distance learning (videoconferencing, Web-based learning) 5%
Experiential learning 15%
Lecture 20%
Simulations 5%
Team projects 30%
Other n/a
Description: Some categories overlap. For example, case studies can be team-oriented.


SCHOOL CONCENTRATIONS

Full-time MBAs may concentrate in the following subjects:
Accounting
E-commerce
Economics
Entertainment, Media and Technology
Entrepreneurship
Finance
General Management
International Business
Law and Business
Leadership
Management Information Systems
Marketing
Operations Management
Organizational Behavior
Technology


AREAS OF STUDY & ELECTIVES

The school reports that the following are its five leading areas of study:
Accounting
Entrepreneurship
Finance
Marketing

Number of elective courses (not multiple sessions of same course) available in the past academic year: 115

New electives added in the past academic year:
Forensic Accounting and Financial Statement Fraud
Modeling Financial Statements
Customer Relationship Management Systems
Global Outsourcing Strategy
Advanced Global Perspectives
Economies in Transition
Volatitity
Financial Analysis: Entertainment and Media
Investment Banking and Private Equity: Entertainment, Media, Technology
The Performing Manager


JOINT-DEGREE PROGRAMS

Joint-degree programs offered to full-time students:


MBA/JD (Juris Doctor/Doctor of Jurisprudence)
MBA/MA (Master of Arts)
MBA/MPA (Master of Public Administration)


OTHER B-SCHOOL DEGREE PROGRAMS

Other degree programs offered through the B-school:
n/a


B-SCHOOL FACULTY

Full-time faculty in residence over past academic year 219
Adjunct or visiting faculty in residence over past academic year 150
 
Tenured professors n/a
Of those, what percentage are:
  Female n/a
Underrepresented minorities: 1 n/a
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.


STUDENT LIFE

Editor's note: While the B-school may not have an active club in an area that interests you, the greater university system may.

B-school has active professional clubs in the following areas:
Biotech/Health care
Consulting
Corporate Social Responsibility/NetImpact
E-business
Entrepreneurship
Finance
High Tech
Information Technology
Investment Banking
Manufacturing
Marketing
Media & Entertainment
New Media
Nonprofit
VC/ Private Equity

B-school has active networking clubs in the following areas:
Black MBA Association
Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual
Hispanic Student Organization
International Club
Partners/Family
Volunteer
Wine
Women in MBA

Religious organizations active on campus:
Jewish
Active intramural sports teams:
Basketball
Golf
Outdoor Activities
Rugby
Soccer
Softball

B-school participates in MBA Games Yes
Games include:
MBA Rugby World Championship
   TBD (Mar.)
Gotham Cup (golf)
   Columbia (Nov.)
MBA Flag Football
   NYU (Apr.)
Soccer Tournament
   Yale (Oct.)
Tennis Tournament
   Cornell (Nov.)

TECHNOLOGY

Wireless network in main B-school buildings Yes
University's investment in technology within the B-school over the past three years $5,000,000

Technology changes made over the past three years:
Smart Classroom featuring multiple projectors, writable screens, whiteboard cameras that record snap-shot images of the board, save them to the podium pc, and distribute them to students, push-to-talk microphones and networked tablet PCs for students. Wireless infrastructure provides access to Stern's network. All classrooms have video streaming and two-way interactive videoconferencing. Course Management System includes threaded discussions, online chat, online surveys and tests.

 
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2004:  13    1994:  16    
2002:  15    1992:  15    
2000:  13    1990:  17    
1998:  13    1988:  18    
1996:  14    
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1999:  --    1991:  --    



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