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Western Carolina University
College of Business


1999 Profile Update
School Statistics


CURRICULUM
  Electives available in 1998: 16
New electives in past three years: 50%
The core curriculum was last revised in: 1985
Accelerated MBA program offered? Yes

New Courses in Past Three Years
New Venture Creation, International Strategic Business Decision Making, Strategic Decision Making in the Service Industry, Professional Skills, International Issues in Information Technology, Mastering the Internet, Leadership in the 21st Century, Exploring Electronic Communications & Multimedia

Majors or Concentrations Added in Past Three Years
Master of Accountancy

Teaching Methods
Lecture: 50%
Case Study: 30%
Other: 20%

Full-time faculty members:   38
Adjunct or visiting faculty: 0
Average core class size: 22
Average elective class size: 15

Laptop computer required? No

Grading System
Grades are based on a 10-point scale, with letter grades of A, B, C, and F.

Exchange Programs or International Campuses
Western Carolina has exchange relationships with numerous European institutions.

Best Areas of Study
N/A

Areas School Would Like to Improve
N/A

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

Top Employers/Number of 1998 Hires
N/A  

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: 0
Number of dues-paying members: N/A
Number of staffers devoted to MBA alumni relations: 0
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:
gwilliams@wcu.edu

Address:
College of Business
Cullowhee, NC 28723-9033

Dean:
Ronald Shiffler
(828) 227-7401

Director of MBA Programs:
Gary Williams
(828) 227-7402

Director of Admissions:
Gary Williams
(828) 227-7402

Director of Alumni Relations:
Carla Hudy
(828) 227-7335

Director of Financial Aid:
Thomas Grant
(828) 227-7290

Director of Career Services:
Jeff Bewsey
(828) 227-7133

Application Deadlines:
U.S.
N/A

International
N/A





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