Joint MBA Program

By

Dr. Kuang-Wei Wen, ChairInformation Systems Department, UW-La Crosse

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The 7-River RegionProgram History and Current StatusProgram ObjectivesThe Joint MBA Program

StrengthsCurriculum DesignCurriculum StructureProgram TimelineProgram Costs

Admission RequirementsApplication ProcedureQ & A

Outline

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The 7-River Region: Locationhttp://www.bing.com/maps/default.aspx?v=2&cp=44.39639142949104~-89.2963533103466&lvl=6&sty=r&where1=La%20Crosse%2C%20WI

Chicago: 300 miles (480 km); 4.5 hrs by car Minneapolis: 160 miles (256 km); 2.5 hrs by car Milwaukee: 210 miles (336 km); 3 hrs by car Madison: 140 miles (224 km); 2 hrs by car

New Orleans: 1,000 miles (1,600 km); 8 days by boat!11/2/2011 3

Program History and Current Status

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Program founders: Dr. Wen and Dr. WangProgram Inception: Fall 2007First Class: Fall 2008 – 1 StudentSecond Class; Fall 2009 – 6 studentsThird Class: Fall 2010 – 1 studentFourth Class: Fall 2011- 3 studentsFifth Class: Fall 2012 – many students?

Prepare students for positions of responsibility in business, education, and government.

Produce managers who can address business issues across functional areas.

Provide a rich and rigorous learning experience built upon strengths of the participating institutions.

Promote cultural and intellectual exchange of the students and faculty.

Program Objectives – 4 P’s

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1. Name recognition (national & international) of the UW system and the University

2. AACSB accreditation (25%)3. Modern and innovative curriculum.4. Integrative pedagogy and faculty

expertise.5. Small classes and excellent

technology support.6. Flexibility in coursework (two

channels).

Strengths of the Joint MBA Program

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Special Curricular Features: A “transposed matrix” design with a strong focus on managing in a

Changing technological environment an Environmentally and Socially Conscious World a Global Environment

  Training in business research methodology

Ability to address problems analyticallyProvision for advancing to doctoral degrees

Curriculum Design

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** The Design Grid – A Transposed Matrix Approach

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Discipline Changing

Technological Environment

Global Environment

Social & Environmental Responsibility

Behavioral Skills

Financial Analysis

Operations/Logistics/ Management Science

Information Systems

Marketing

Accounting

Management Integration

• MBA Foundation Phase (11 topic areas in 9 categories)

1. Financial and Managerial Accounting Principles (ACC 221, ACC 222)

2. Macro and Micro Economic Principles (ECO 120, ECO 110)

3. Legal and Ethical Environment of Business (BUS 205)

4. Information Systems Management (IS 220)5. Financial Management (FIN 355)6. Marketing Principles (MKT 309)7. Organizational Behavior (MGT 308)8. Production Management (MGT 393)9. Statistics (MTH 145)

The Joint Program: Curriculum

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• MBA Graduate Phase (30 credits: 21 core + 9 elective)

The Core (7 courses, 30 credits) 1. BUS 730 (3 cr) Decision Framing and

Decision Making2. BUS 731 (3 cr) Decision Making in Complex

Environments 3. BUS 735 (4 cr) Research and Decision

Making Methodology4. BUS 750 (3 cr) Managing in an

Environmentally Conscious World5. BUS 755 (3 cr) Managing in a Changing

Technological Environment6. BUS 760 (4 cr) Managing in a Global

Environment7. BUS 790 (1 cr) Assessment of Learning

Experience

The Joint Program: Curriculum

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• MBA Graduate Phase (30 credits: 21 core + 9 elective)

The Electives (3 courses, 9 credits; at least 2 graduate level courses)

1. General Electives2. Concentration Required

courses3. Thesis (1-6 credits)

Generally satisfied with NKUAS courses !!

The Joint Program: Curriculum

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The Program Timeline

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U.S.-La Crosse1 Year + 1 Summer

Fall Spring SummerBUS 730 (3)BUS 735 (4)MGT 205 (3)

BUS 731 (3)BUS 750 (3)BUS 755 (3)

BUS 760 (4)BUS 790 (1)

10 credits 9 credits 5 credits

   

     

1. Comprehensive Program Fee: $16,000 (2012-2014) $17,000 possible for 2014-2016

2. Books and Study Materials: $1,000 approx.

3. Living expenses: $10,000/year estimated

Attractive pricing as compared to regular tuition for the MBA program: $23,500

Program Costs

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1.A U.S. equivalent bachelor’s degree2.2.85/4.00 cumulative GPA, or

3.00/4.00 for the last half (Avg.=3.40)

3.A satisfactory GMAT score (Min=450)

4.TOFEL score of 213 (computer based) or 79 (IBT), La Crosse Battery score of 80, or IELTS of 6.0 (5.5 can be considered)

Admission Requirements

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Take GMAT Take TOEFL or IELTS (recommended)Follow the instructions at: http://www.uwlax.edu/oie/IA/Graduate/Grad_Adm.htm to complete the application package.Pay the $56 application fee and $50 processing fee to UW-L’s OIE. Should complete application procedure before mid-March to receive full consideration.

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Application Procedure

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Thank you folks, that's all

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