Overview of All UAlbany MBA

July 13, 2011

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WEBINAROverview of UAlbany MBA Programs

MEET the Program Directors

• Don Purdy, Director, Weekend MBA Program

• Melissa Palmucci, Director, Full-Time and Evening MBA Programs

WHY return to school?

• You missed studying for exams, reading textbooks, and working on projects!

• Another tool in the toolbox

• Build a solid business foundation

• Become a more well-rounded business executive

• Position yourself for even greater success

• Provide more value to you employer

www.albany.edu/business/weekendmba

http://www.albany.edu/business/weekendmba

FULL-TIME Overview

• 61 credits over 22 months

• Cohort structure

• Fall entry only

• Focus: recent graduates

• Classes meet primarily during the day, Monday-Thursday

• Location: Main uptown campus

• Investment: $23,850 (tuition for NYS residents for 4 semesters)


http://www.albany.edu/business/weekendMBA_index.shtml

FULL-TIME Features

• Experiential-based concentrations in HRIS and ITM.

• Small class size.

• Graduate assistantships.

• Field projects and internships.

• Option to waive up to 10 credits of prior coursework.



EVENING Overview

• 48 credits over 24-72 months.

• Fall, spring, summer entry.

• Focus: working professionals.

• Classes meet Monday-Thursday, 5:45-8:35 p.m.

• Location: Main uptown campus

• Investment: $18,750 (tuition for NYS residents for 48 credits)



EVENING Features

• Flexible. Self-paced study.

• Specialize in: Finance, Nanotechnology, New Venture Development, Information Technology Management, Tax, Management, or Marketing.

• Option to waive up to 10 credits of prior coursework.

• Option to travel internationally for 3 credits of coursework.



JD/MBA Overview

• Complete your MBA and JD in 4 years, rather than the usual 5.

• The GMAT, a requirement for MBA admission, will be waived in lieu of the LSAT.

• Offers career preparation for corporate lawbusiness consulting, teaching, and research.



WEEKEND Overview

• 48 credits over 22 months

• Cohort structure

• Fall entry only

• Focus: rising professionals/managers

• Classes held every other weekend

• Friday 2:00-8:30 p.m. & Saturday 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

• Location: Executive Education Center – Clifton Park, NY

• GMAT waiver option

• Investment: $38,400 (includes tuition, all course materials, fees and meals, international trip)



VALUE

• University at Albany Weekend MBA Program $38,400

• Binghamton University Executive MBA Program (Bing.) $41,850*

• Binghamton University Executive MBA Program (NYC) $43,160*

• University at Buffalo Executive MBA Program $50,000**

• RIT Executive MBA Program $58,500**

• University of Rochester Executive MBA Program $86,500

• Fordham University Executive MBA Program $87,550**

• RPI Executive MBA Program (moved to RPI’s Hartford, CT campus, February 2011) $88,580**

• Cornell University Executive MBA Program $145,380**

• New York University Executive MBA Program $149,000**

• Columbia University Executive MBA Program $154,320**


*doesn’t include int’l trip **doesn’t include airfare as part of int’l trip

http://www.albany.edu/business/graduate/mbaweekend.html

STUDENT Diversity

• Wide range of backgrounds, ethnicities, religions, job experiences, professions, and ages

• Demographics:

• United States, China, Haiti, Turkey, Pakistan, Korea, India, Canada, Germany, Egypt, Lebanon, Bangladesh, Cameroon, Jamaica, Cuba, Spain, and Afghanistan

• Traveling greater distances, crossing state and national boundaries



INTERNATIONAL Trip

• Eight days

• Seven site visits

• Optional cultural trips

• Last year in Beijing, visited Microsoft, state-owned Topnew, B&Q, Lenovo, and BASF with optional trips to The Great Wall, the Peking Opera, Tiananmen Square, Temple of Heaven, Forbidden City, and more!



PREVIOUS Ports of Call

• 2006 – Buenos Aires, Argentina

• 2007 – Dublin, Ireland

• 2008 – Budapest, Hungary

• 2009 – Santiago, Chile

• 2010 – Beijing, China

• 2011 – Munich, Germany

• 2012 – TBD



2012 could lead us to …



WHY Weekend?

• All-inclusive program investment is value leader among NYS executive-level MBA programs

• Incredible student diversity

• Dedicated, full-time staff who are committed to facilitating the best possible educational experience

• Enjoying most prolific 3-year stretch in program history!



MBA Program Application Materials

• Complete online application

• Upload 1-2 page personal statement

• Official transcripts (3.0 GPA)

• Upload current resume

• Upload 3 recommendation letters*

• GMAT score (580)/upload GMAT waiver request

• Online $75 application fee (credit card)

*For the full-time MBA program, at least 1 letter must be from an academic reference



VALUE Proposition

• AACSB accredited

• MBA programs rated among the top 15 in 2 categories – Opportunity for Women and General Management – by The Princeton Review!

• Voted Most Innovative Business School in Northeast Region of U.S. by European CEO magazine!

• U.S. News & World Report has recognized the School as one of the “Best Business Programs”!

• $64 million School of Business building under construction – targeting 2013 for occupancy!



WEBSITE and GMAT Information

University Web Sites

University at Albany – www.albany.edu

School of Business – www.albany.edu/business

Full-Time MBA – www.albany.edu/business/fulltimemba

Evening MBA – www.albany.edu/business/eveningmba

Weekend MBA – www.albany.edu/business/weekendMBA

GMAT Information Web Site

www.mba.com

Telephone Numbers

GMAT Registration – 518.438.6762

1.800.GMATNOW


http://www.albany.edu/

http://www.albany.edu/business

CONTACT Information

• Don Purdy, Weekend MBA Program Director

• E-mail: [email protected]

• P: 518.442.4964 | F: 518.442.4975

• Twitter: @UAlbanyMBA

• LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/profile/edit?trk=hb_tab_pro_top

• Melissa Palmucci, Campus MBA Programs Director

• E-mail: [email protected]

• P: 518.442.4983 | F: 518.442.4975

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages (UAlbany Full-Time MBA Program, UAlbany Evening MBA Program)


MARK Your Calendars!


•Graduate Programs Information Session, Wednesday, July 13, 5:30 p.m., Business Administration 220

•Career Services Webinar, Wednesday, August 3, 12:15 p.m.

•Weekend MBA Information Session, Tuesday, August 9, 5:30 p.m., Clifton Park Executive Education Center

QUESTIONS?

We hope to receive your

online application package soon!
