1999 Profile Update
School Statistics
Graduates' Comments
STRATEGY FOR APPLICANTS
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Babcock is one of the very few B-schools that actually invite applicants to call up its top administrators and ask questions about the program. As the school puts it, "Every applicant has access to the directors of admissions and financial aid, career services, and the dean through our toll-free numberÖ.Personal attention in the admissions process distinguishes Wake Forest from other MBA programs and is indicative of students' experiences here." The school says it seeks candidates who "have demonstrated potential for management careers through academic achievement, professional experience, and extracurricular activitiesÖ.We also look for evidence of leadership ability, teamwork skills, and a strong sense of values."
On-campus interviews are strongly recommended -- not quite half of those admitted to the Class of `98 interviewed with admissions officers in Winston-Salem. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays are set aside for interviews, campus tours, and lunch with a current student; after January 1, you must have your application in before making an appointment. Call the admissions office to arrange your visit. If you submit your application by the early decision deadline of December 1, you'll have an answer by Christmas; those seeking financial aid should have paperwork in by March 1, with the deadline for applying for 10 full-tuition scholarships February 15.
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CURRICULUM
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Electives available in 1998: 60
New electives in past three years: 17%
The core curriculum was last revised in: 1998
Accelerated MBA program offered?
No
New Courses in Past Three Years
Entrepreneurship, Financial Products & Payment Systems, Applied Security Analysis, Managing International Operations, Business Plan, Practicum,
Family Business Dynamics, Fast Growth Management, Working Capital Management, International Organizational Behavior,
International & Comparative Management
Most Popular Electives
International Finance, Advanced Corporate Finance, Negotiations, Advertising Management, International Competitive Policy, Strategy Games
Most Popular Professors
Ram Baliga, Ajay Patel, Rick Harris, Michelle Peterman, Jack Ferner, Brooke Saladin
Majors or Concentrations Added in Past Three Years
New Career Concentrations have been added as follows:
Management Consulting, Entrepreneurship and Family Business, Commercial Banking/Lending, Corporate Finance/Treasury, Security Analysis/Portfolio Management, Investment Banking, Brand Management, Business-to-Business Marketing, International Marketing, Manufacturing Management, Service Operations, Operations Consulting, Individual Customized Concentration.
Teaching Methods
Lecture: 25%
Case Study: 50%
Problem Solving/Integrative Exercises, Field Study Consulting: 25%
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36 |
| Adjunct or visiting faculty: |
4 |
| Average core class size: |
38 |
| Average elective class size: |
20 |
Laptop computer required?
Yes
Grading System
Grades are based on a 9-point system: A+ = 9 to C- = 1
Exchange Programs or International Campuses
Oxford University (England); ESC Bordeaux (France); University of Kaiserslautern (Germany); International Business School of Moscow (Russia)
Best Areas of Study
Finance, Operations, Entrepreneurship, Marketing
Areas School Would Like to Improve
N/A
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1998 PLACEMENT
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On-campus recruiters for graduates: 52
On-campus recruiters for first-year internships: 39
On-campus student full-time job interviews: approx. 715
On-campus student internship interviews: 507
Job opportunities posted via the Internet or E-mail: 109
Top Employers/Number of 1998 Hires
| First Union |
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5 |
| Wachovia |
4 |
| Arthur Andersen |
3 |
| Zurich Insurance |
3 |
| NationsBank |
3 |
| Sara Lee |
3 |
| Johnson & Johnson |
2 |
| Andersen Consulting |
2 |
| Delta Air Lines |
2 |
| Daymon Assn. |
2 |
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ALUMNI NETWORK
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Number of living alumni: 3,538
Alums who gave to the school during the 1997/98 academic year: 31%
Median alumni gift: $250
Number of alumni clubs: 4
Number of dues-paying members: 0
Number of staffers devoted to MBA alumni relations: 1
Placement services offered for alumni?
Yes
Description of Alumni Placement Services
In conjunction with the career services office, the following services are available to Babcock alumni: critique of resumes, one-on-one career counseling, and access to job listings and the career resource center.
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Key Contacts
School Web Site
E-Mail:
admissions@mail.mba.wfu.edu
Address:
Babcock Graduate School of Management
Winston-Salem, NC 27109
Dean:
R. Charles Moyer
(336) 758-5418
Director of MBA Programs:
Mary Goss
(336) 758-4387
Director of Admissions:
Mary Goss
(336) 758-4387
Director of Alumni Relations:
Melissa Combes
(336) 758-4906
Director of Financial Aid:
Donna Agee
(336) 758-4424
Director of Career Services:
Mary Goss
(336) 758-4387
Application Deadlines:
U.S.
April 1, 1999
International
April 1, 1999
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