University at Albany Weekend MBA Information Session Presentation
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This is a revised information session presentation, including details on our international trip to Prague, hotlinks, and a slide on the EMBA Council's top 10 reasons to consider an executive MBA program.
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University at Albany Weekend MBA Information Session Presentation
- 1. September 10, 2013 / albany.edu/business/weekendmba power up›› THE WEEKEND MBA PROGRAM INFORMATION SESSION at the Albany-Colonie Executive Education Center
- 2. 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 your employer
- 3. EMBA Council’s Top 10 Reasons • Great investment • Knowledge to use • Powerful peers and friends • Income potential • Global view • Diverse experience • Leadership development • New opportunities • Stimulating projects • Confidence boost
- 4. 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 – Albany, NY • Investment: $41,760 (includes tuition, all course materials, textbooks, fees, meals, and international trip)
- 5. VALUE • University at Albany Weekend MBA Program $41,760 • 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 $62,500** • University of Rochester Executive MBA Program $86,500 • RPI Executive MBA Program (moved to RPI’s Hartford, CT campus, February 2011) $88,580** • Fordham University Executive MBA Program $90,177** • Cornell University Executive MBA Program $149,920** • New York University Executive MBA Program $157,000** • Columbia University Executive MBA Program $161,280** *doesn’t include int’l trip **doesn’t include airfare as part of int’l trip
- 6. FINANCING Options • Contract program • Does NOT qualify for federal/FAFSA funding • Private graduate student loans • Scholarship awards available • Chambers of commerce • General
- 7. 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, Nigeria, and Afghanistan • Traveling greater distances, crossing state and national boundaries
- 8. 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
- 9. CLASS of 2013 Snapshot • Class size – 26 • Average age – 38 • 74% male and 26% female • 1 Doctoral degree • 2 Masters degrees
- 10. CLASS of 2014 Snapshot • Class size – 27 • Average age – 36 • 66% male and 34% female • 5 Masters degrees Academic Background Scientific/Technical/ Engineering Social Sciences Management/Business/ Accounting Other
- 11. INTERNATIONAL Trip • Mandatory for all Weekend MBA students • 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.
- 12. INTERNATIONAL Trip • Eight days • Site visits/management presentations • Optional cultural trips • Last month in Prague, heard from Civic Institute, Siemens, GE Money Bank, BRISK, Radisson Blu, Avast, Passion Communications, Kozel Brewery, and two crystal manufacturers!
- 13. PREVIOUS Ports of Call • 2006 – Buenos Aires, Argentina • 2007 – Dublin, Ireland • 2008 – Budapest, Hungary • 2009 – Santiago, Chile • 2010 – Beijing, China • 2011 – Munich, Germany • 2012 – India • 2013 – Prague, Czech Republic • 2014 – Stay tuned!
- 15. 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) • July 31 deadline (soft)
- 16. 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
- 17. 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 5-year stretch in program history! • So much great news and so little space means …
- 18. 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”! • $64 million School of Business building nearing completion – just moved in last month!
- 19. WEBSITE and GMAT Information University Web Sites University at Albany – albany.edu School of Business – albany.edu/business Weekend MBA – albany.edu/business/weekendMBA GMAT Information Web Site mba.com Telephone Numbers GMAT Registration – 518.438.6762 1.800.GMATNOW
- 20. CONTACT Information • Don Purdy, Program Director • E-mail: dpurdy@albany.edu • P: 518.956.8381 | F: 518.442.4042 • Twitter: @UAlbanyMBA • LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/donpurdy • Facebook: facebook.com/weekendmba • YouTube: youtube.com/ualbanymba • Sarah Martin, Program Assistant • E-mail: semartin@albany.edu • P: 518.956.8330 | F: 518.442.4042 • LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sarahemartin1
- 21. QUESTIONS? We hope to receive your online application package soon!