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The UAlbany Weekend Executive MBA program is one of only 5% of accredited business programs in the world. We offer the most value for the money in New York State.$38,400 includes all books, meals and your international trip.
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March 7, 2011 / Albany.edu/business/weekendMBA_index.shtml
power up ›› THE WEEKEND MBA PROGRAM
WEBINAROverview of the UAlbany Weekend MBA Program
MEET the Program Director
• 30 years marketing communications experience
• 2 degrees in communication
• Have taught marketing in School of Business since 1998
• Have headed Weekend MBA Program since 2008
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Twitter: @UAlbanyMBA
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
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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
• Investment: $38,400 (includes tuition, all course materials, fees and meals, international trip)
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VALUE
• University at Albany Weekend MBA Program $38,400
• Binghamton University Executive MBA Program $39,800*
• University at Buffalo Executive MBA Program $40,000**
• RIT Executive MBA Program $57,500
• University of Rochester Executive MBA Program $83,500
• RPI Executive MBA Program (moved to RPI’s Hartford, CT campus, February 2011) $84,365**
• Fordham University Executive MBA Program $88,000
• Cornell University Executive MBA Program $138,800
• New York University Executive MBA Program $144,000
• Columbia University Executive MBA Program $148,320
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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
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STUDENT Diversity
• Professional Experience:
• Wide range of professions within our program
• Bank vice presidents and senior vice presidents, physicians, engineers, scientists, project managers, consultants, nurses, attorneys, salespeople, hospital executives, marketing directors, graphic design, lobbyists, human resources, financial services, information technology
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CLASS of 2011 Snapshot
• Class size – 24
• Average age – 40
• 54% male and 46% female
• 3 Masters degrees
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CLASS of 2012 Snapshot
• Class size – 30
• Average age – 40
• 60% male and 40% female
• 2 Ph.D.s, 7 Masters degrees
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INTERNATIONAL Trip
• Mandatory for all Weekend MBA students since 2005
• Research proves that being in country is more effective learning tool … and more fun, too!
• Returning students better able to understand complex foreign financial transactions, understand cultural differences and their impact, and are more confident in pursuing foreign ventures within their organizations.
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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!
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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
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APPLICATION Materials
• Completed online application
• $75 application fee
• Official transcripts (3.0 GPA)
• Current resume
• 3 recommendation letters in signed, sealed envelopes
• GMAT score (580)/GMAT waiver
• 1-2 page personal statement
• July 31 deadline (soft)
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GMAT Waiver
• 15 years full-time work experience
• 5-10 years professional experience plus Masters degree from accredited institution, depending on credits
• Terminal degree from accredited university
• LSAT score
• GRE score as part of previous Master program application
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VALUE Proposition I
• AACSB accredited
• 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!
• So much great news and so little space means …
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VALUE Proposition II
• MBA programs rated among the top 15 in 2 categories – Opportunities 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”!
• $54 million School of Business building under construction – targeting 2013 for occupancy!
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WEBSITE and GMAT Information
University Web Sites
University at Albany – www.albany.edu
School of Business – www.albany.edu/business
Weekend MBA – www.albany.edu/business/weekendMBA_index.shtml
GMAT Information Web Site
www.mba.com
Telephone Numbers
GMAT Registration – 518.438.6762
1.800.GMATNOW
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CONTACT Information
• Don Purdy, 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
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MARK Your Calendars!
• Wednesday, March 16, 12:15 p.m.
• Information Security
• Dr. Sanjay Goel
• Associate Professor in Information Technology Management
• Director of Research at the New York State Center for Information Forensics and Assurance
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QUESTIONS?
We hope to receive your
online application package soon!
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