MBA Admissions Web Chat - Evening & Executive Programs (May 2014)

Today’s Chat Guests

J. Mike MooreGoizueta Communications Office

Kathleen Edwards Sr. Associate Director, EvMBA ‘08, MBA Admissions

Larisa Epshteyn Associate Director, MBA Admissions

New Dean: Erika Hayes James

• Named dean on May 19• Senior Associate Dean of

Executive Education at Darden School of Business

• Assistant professor at Goizueta from 1998 to 2001

• First female, African American dean in business school top 20

• Research: Crisis Leadership, Women in Leadership

“I believe the Goizueta Business School is a world-renowned school that is on the verge of greatness.” – Erika James

MBAs for Working Professionals

BOTH the Evening and Executive MBA Programs…

• World Class Faculty• Intimate Learning• Global Opportunities• Exclusive Network• Career Support

Immediate ROIApplication

Continuation of Career Progression

Current Rankings

U.S. News Businessweek Financial Times

Full-Time MBA 20 22 22Evening MBA 11 14 -Executive MBA 17 22 -Undergraduate BBA 13 9 -

Executive Education - - 11

Goizueta is one of the nation’s only schools with four, top-20 ranked degree programs.

EvMBA Overview

Two Evenings per Week• Typically two courses per term, each course

meets once per week

• Classes are 6:30 – 9:15 p.m.

• Core courses meet on Monday and Wednesday evenings; Elective courses offered Monday-Thursday evenings

• Core cohort, flexible electives structure

• Standard length: 8 semesters, 32 months Minimum length: 6 semesters, 24 months

Evening MBA Program=

9 Core Courses+

8 Elective Courses+

3 Co-curricular ModulesManagement Practice

Leadership DevelopmentInternational Study

EvMBA Class Profile

Incoming Class Size 90

GMAT Average Score 635

GPA Average 3.3

GMAT 80% Range 570-720

Average Years of Work 5-6

Women 30%

Minority 15%

International 20%

Undergraduate Degree by Field of StudyEvMBA Class Snapshot

Weekend Executive MBA• Classes held on alternating Fridays

and Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30p.m. both days

• General Management Curriculum– Several electives offered on Thursday

evenings and after completion– Includes Management Practice &

Leadership Development

• 21 months, starts in August each year

Modular Executive MBA• Classes held from Sunday through

Saturday (7 days) roughly once a quarter from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

• General Management Curriculum– Several electives built into the in-class

weeks, additional opportunities exist– Includes Management Practice &

Leadership Development

• 20 months, starts in September each year

EMBA Overview

Average Age 38

Average Years of Work 14

Women 23%

International 17%

U.S. Minority 24%

Languages Spoken 26

Graduate Degrees 30%

EMBA Class Profile

Combined Class Profile by Functional AreaEMBA Class of 2014 Profile

MBA Career Management Center for Working Professionals

As a student, you will have access to:

Content : A framework and programs for career planning and goal-setting Coaching: Individualized career coaching support Connections: Networking and corporate connection opportunities & events

Goizueta’s MBA Career Management Center partners with our Working Professional MBA students

to build lifetime foundational skills for establishing and managing career objectives.

Career Support

Application Deadlines

Evening MBA Program

• June 6, 2014 • July 9, 2014

Executive MBA Programs

• June 1, 2014 • June 30, 2014• July 15, 2014*

*Modular program only

Q & A

Frequently Asked Questions

• Should I take the GMAT or the GRE?


• Should I take the GMAT or the GRE?• Does the order I submit application parts matter?


• Should I take the GMAT or the GRE?• Does the order I submit application parts matter?• Are there scholarship opportunities?


• Should I take the GMAT or the GRE?• Does the order I submit application parts matter?• Are there scholarship opportunities?• Is there a disadvantage for applying in Round 5?


• Should I take the GMAT or the GRE?• Does the order I submit application parts matter?• Are there scholarship opportunities?• Is there a disadvantage for applying in Round 5?• When should I schedule an interview?


• Should I take the GMAT or the GRE?• Does the order I submit application parts matter?• Are there scholarship opportunities?• Is there a disadvantage for applying in Round 5?• When should I schedule an interview?• What about waiver exams and transfer credits?


• Should I take the GMAT or the GRE?• Does the order I submit application parts matter?• Are there scholarship opportunities?• Is there a disadvantage for applying in Round 5?• When should I schedule an interview?• What about waiver exams and transfer credits?• Do you offer international travel opportunities?


• Should I take the GMAT or the GRE?• Does the order I submit application parts matter?• Are there scholarship opportunities?• Is there a disadvantage for applying in Round 5?• When should I schedule an interview?• What about waiver exams and transfer credits?• Do you offer international travel opportunities?• Can I take daytime courses if my schedule allows?