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July 13, 2011
power up ›› SCHOOL OF BUSINESS MBA PROGRAMS
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
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)
www.albany.edu/business/weekendmba
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.
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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)
www.albany.edu/business/weekendmba
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.
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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.
www.albany.edu/business/weekendmba
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)
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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**
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*doesn’t include int’l trip **doesn’t include airfare as part of int’l trip
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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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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2012 could lead us to …
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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!
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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
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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!
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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
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CONTACT Information
• Don Purdy, Weekend MBA Program Director
• E-mail: dpurdy@uamail.albany.edu
• 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: mpalmucci@albany.edu
• P: 518.442.4983 | F: 518.442.4975
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages (UAlbany Full-Time MBA Program, UAlbany Evening MBA Program)
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MARK Your Calendars!
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•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!
www.albany.edu/business/weekendmba