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MBA Admissions Web Chat - Evening & Executive Programs (May 2014)
- 2. Today’s Chat Guests J.Mike Moore Goizueta Communications Office Kathleen Edwards Sr. Associate Director, EvMBA ‘08, MBA Admissions Larisa Epshteyn Associate Director, MBA Admissions
- 3. New Dean: ErikaHayes 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
- 4. MBAs for WorkingProfessionals BOTH the Evening and Executive MBA Programs… • World Class Faculty • Intimate Learning • Global Opportunities • Exclusive Network • Career Support Immediate ROI Application Continuation of Career Progression
- 5. Current Rankings U.S. NewsBusinessweek Financial Times Full-Time MBA 20 22 22 Evening 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.
- 6. EvMBA Overview Two Eveningsper 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 Modules Management Practice Leadership Development International Study
- 7. EvMBA Class Profile IncomingClass 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
- 8. 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
- 9. Average Age 38 AverageYears 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
- 10. MBA Career ManagementCenter 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
- 11. Application Deadlines Evening MBAProgram • June 6, 2014 • July 9, 2014 Executive MBA Programs • June 1, 2014 • June 30, 2014 • July 15, 2014* *Modular program only
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- 13. Frequently Asked Questions •Should I take the GMAT or the GRE?
- 14. Frequently Asked Questions •Should I take the GMAT or the GRE? • Does the order I submit application parts matter?
- 15. Frequently Asked Questions •Should I take the GMAT or the GRE? • Does the order I submit application parts matter? • Are there scholarship opportunities?
- 16. Frequently Asked Questions •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?
- 17. Frequently Asked Questions •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?
- 18. Frequently Asked Questions •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?
- 19. Frequently Asked Questions •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?
- 20. Frequently Asked Questions •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?