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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
College of Commerce and Business Administration
1999 Executive MBA Profile
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1999 classes begin
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8 / 15 / 1999
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Final application deadline
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6 / 1 / 2000
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Current
total enrollment
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66
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Applications received
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71
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Applications accepted
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63%
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Accepted applicants enrolled (yield)
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84%
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Female students
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18%
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Minority students
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3%
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International students
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8%
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Note: For the purposes of this survey, minority students are defined as African-American, Hispanic-American, and Native-American students from the U.S. Asian Americans are not included.
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Total revenues generated by EMBA program in 1998-99
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$1,326,000
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Total tuition cost
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$41,400
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Mean GMAT
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N/A
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Median GMAT
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N/A
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Range
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[min.]
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N/A
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[max.]
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N/A
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Mean GPA
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3.13
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Median GPA
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3.10
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Range
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[min.]
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2.26
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[max.]
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4.00
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Average years of work experience
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13
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Range of work experience (years)
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[min.]
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5
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[max.]
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30
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Average salary for manager in program
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$77,000
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Salary range for manager in program
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[min.]
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$34,300
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[max.]
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$360,000
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Students with advanced degrees
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18%
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Students from nonprofit sector
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24%
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Students from an organization
of 100 or fewer employees
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9%
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Students with title of president,
CEO, or chairman
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3%
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Attending executives who live or work
within 45 miles of school
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53%
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Year program was founded
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1975
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Executive MBAs to be graduated in 1999
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37
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Executive MBAs graduated in 1994
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27
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Approximate number of
degrees awarded since founding
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900
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Required core courses/
percent of total coursework
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13 / 75%
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Courses considered electives/
percent of total coursework
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4 / 25%
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International content
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35%
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Entrepreneurial content
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20%
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E-commerce content
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10%
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Significant changes since 1997
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A course has been introduced in the program's internationally-focused final semester entitled "Information Technology and E-Commerce Strategy." Content is developed in cooperation with the University of Illinois National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA).
Distance learning was launched at a remote site in Chicago, utilizing two-way, interactive, video and synchronous internet tools. The first participants graduated in 1999. Remote participants attend resident sessions at the beginning of each semester in person, relying on video conferencing for the weekly classes.
The academic content of the overseas residency has been enhanced by requiring presentation of strategic business solutions to related company managers in Europe. While these studies may initially be developed through the use of published cases, they regularly require significant independent research in an effort to address current business challenges. This exercise requires the application of business skills acquired throughout the entire program and culminates in one of the most significant benefits to participating in the Illinois EMBA.
Laptop computers were required for the first time in 1998; their in-class use allows the student to leverage the use of electronic data for research, on-line analysis, file sharing and presentations as well as to enhance the ability of the professor to provide hands-on learning. Both the campus classrooms and remote sites have been wired with power and ethernet connections.
The pre-session review has been altered to include a computer and Internet technology session, with the immediate goal that students will learn to hold virtual study group meetings. These electronic communication skills will also enhance the student’s ability to manage in environments ranging from multi-computer to multi-national.
In response to requests from students who are occasionally unable to attend classes, recordings of class days are captured and digitally encoded, producing streaming video and audio which can be accessed via the Internet. Students may now be assured of access to missed information in a timely and efficient manner, perhaps dialing through a modem at home on the weekend or from a motel room mid-week.
In order to enhance the interactive learning experience and networking among students, the program has introduced a substantial amount of group dynamics training to the orientation week. Sessions have also been added to enhance conflict management skills in a general management setting as well as the international arena. An international case simulation now takes place between EMBA students and international managers from Asia, Europe and South America.
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Special trips or projects outside of country
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UIUC runs a required 10-day overseas residency that is the capstone of its final semester, integrating management fundamentals into a strategic international business environment. The curriculum utilizes broad-based, strategic studies while exposing the students to the culture of a foreign country. Cases are selected by EMBA faculty at Illinois and by its overseas academic partner, requiring students to test their understanding in the practical setting of the boardroom by way of developing cases and making recommendations to senior managers. Additional company and governmental visits are combined with cultural studies, meeting the objective of strengthening the student's understanding of the challenges which face today's global companies. Air fare, ground transportation, lodging and most meals are included in the pre-paid tuition.
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Distance-learning opportunities via Internet, videoconferencing, or other medium
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Distance or Web based learning content
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15%
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Group work done via the Internet
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25%
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The school launched a istance learning program at a remote site in Chicago, utilizing two-way, interactive, video and synchronous Internet tools. The first participants graduated in 1999. Remote participants attend resident sessions at the beginning of each semester in person, relying on video conferencing for the weekly classes.
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Programs for the spouses of Executive MBA candidates
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Spouses are invited to Partner Day during orientation week, Business & Government day at the State Capitol and Class Dinners. They are encouraged to join class participants at the end of the overseas residency.
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Program
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Warsaw Executive MBA
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Country
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Poland
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Partner
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University of Warsaw Intl. Post-Grad. Mgmt Center
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Partnerships with domestic Executive MBA programs / corporate providers
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N/A
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Top five organizations that sent the most participants to Executive MBA Program in last five years
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Caterpillar Inc.
Motorola
General Electric
Illinois Power
IBM
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Faculty / Teaching Methods
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Same faculty as full-time MBA program
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100%
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Adjunct faculty
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0%
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Other
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0%
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Full-time Executive MBA faculty with at least 5 years full-time corporate experience
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18%
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Case study
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35%
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Lecture
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30%
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Distance learning
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15%
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Total hours in class
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580
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Total hours of work outside of class
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1800
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When and how often classes meet
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On alternate weekends
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