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University of Kansas
School of Business


1999 Profile Update
School Statistics


CURRICULUM
  Electives available in 1998: 59
New electives in past three years: 29%
The core curriculum was last revised in: 1995
Accelerated MBA program offered? No

New Courses in Past Three Years
System Evaluation, Database Theory, Telecommunications Management, Graduate Business Communications, Computer Simulation I, Computer Simulation II, International Business Practicum, Services Marketing, Information Systems Consulting, New Venture Creation, Global Financial Risk Management - Forwards & Futures, Global Financial Risk Management - Options, Networking, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Small Business Development, JAVA Programming

Majors or Concentrations Added in Past Three Years
Information Technology

Teaching Methods
Lecture: 60%
Case Study: 40%
Other: N/A

Full-time faculty members:   52
Adjunct or visiting faculty: 10
Average core class size: 36
Average elective class size: 20

Laptop computer required? No

Grading System
Grades are based on a 4.0 scale with letter grades of A, B, C, D, F; A 3.0 cumulative GPA is required for graduation.

Exchange Programs or International Campuses
London School of Economics; ESC Clermont-Ferrand (France); Clemson University study abroad campus (Asolo, Italy); Universidade de Sao Paulo (Brazil)

Best Areas of Study
Finance, Information Systems, Accounting, General Management

Areas School Would Like to Improve
Entrepreneurship, Operations

1998 PLACEMENT
  On-campus recruiters for graduates: 644
On-campus recruiters for first-year internships: 150
On-campus student full-time job interviews: approx. 1,640
On-campus student internship interviews: 300
Job opportunities posted via the Internet or E-mail: N/A

Top Employers/Number of 1998 Hires
Sprint  
Arthur Andersen
Andersen Consulting
Koch Industries
Deloitte & Touche
Hallmark
KPMG Peat Marwick
Ernst & Young
Payless ShoeSource
PriceWaterhouseCoopers

ALUMNI NETWORK
  Number of living alumni: N/A
Alums who gave to the school during the 1997/98 academic year: N/A
Median alumni gift: N/A
Number of alumni clubs: N/A
Number of dues-paying members: N/A
Number of staffers devoted to MBA alumni relations: N/A
Placement services offered for alumni? No

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1999 Profile Update
School Statistics

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  Key Contacts
School Web Site

E-Mail:
dcollins@bschool.wpo.ukans.edu

Address:
School of Business 206 Summerfield Hall
Lawrence, KS 66045

Dean:
Tom Sarowski
(785) 864-7575

Director of MBA Programs:
Bruce Bublitz
(785) 864-7572

Director of Admissions:
Bruce Bublitz
(785) 864-7572

Director of Alumni Relations:
Todd Sandness
(785) 832-7338

Director of Financial Aid:
Dave Collins
(785) 864-7596

Director of Career Services:
Wendy Gordy
(785) 864-4446

Application Deadlines:
U.S.
May 1, 1999

International
May 1, 1999





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