Seattle University Albers Business Part-time MBA 2010申请相关信息

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Albers School of Business and Economics

901 12th AVE
PO BOX 222000
SEATTLE , Washington 98122 United States   

Program Web site:
http://www.seattleu.edu/albers/default.aspx

  Status:
Private Institution

E-mail:
carpms@seattleu.edu

Part-time enrollment (2009-10):
683

Times offered:

Evenings

Semesters offered:

Fall

Winter

Spring

Summer

Quarter System

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I think my program was good for what my purposes were: to get the designation. I did not have high expectations for networking or technical learning. So, I would recommend it to people like myself who are already technically well-trained, but not to people who are really looking to learn about business.

[The program was] very much geared toward the working professional. Work was applicable to the workplace, and there was a lot of attention paid to management and workplace relationships. Weaknesses included some faculty who were sub-par. There were classes where I felt that I didn't get very much out of them.

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Seattle University offers a balance of standard MBA education and value-based learning, in a diverse atmosphere, and in one of the most dynamic, scenic, and forward-thinking cities in the world. For those seeking just the resume filler, go to an Ivy League. Seattle University, in my opinion, creates more complete leaders, and that is something we need more of.

A more predictable offering of classes would be nice. Also, last minute cancellations can truly wreck a lot of careful planning.

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I could have waited a year to gain more work experience to get into the part-time program at the University of Washington, but I have always found that school to be distant from its students' needs. I liked the small feel of Seattle University and the way that I was treated every time I had contact with the institution.

It is a great school, with great professors who understand that most are working professionals. They understand the challenges of working full time and going to school in the evening and offer a lot of services to help out students with this.

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Flexibility of class schedule and program duration impacted tuition reimbursement as my employer (Microsoft) capped the annual budget for tuition reimbursement. Seattle University's flexibility with class schedules and program duration allowed me to spread the MBA over a longer period of time and thereby cover tuition costs through Microsoft's Tuition Reimbursement Program. University of Washington did not have this flexibility because it had a fixed duration program and fixed schedule of classes. My out-of-pocket costs for the University of Washington program would have been susbstantial.

The program is infused with the Seattle U mission of social and community responsibility. Business techniques and theories are taught with an emphasis that a company and employees act as part of a larger community and are responsible to more parties than just themselves. You get to interact with a large number of students and build networks with people from multiple occupations, backgrounds, and employers.

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SU's MBA instructors were highly experienced in the fields that they taught. A major strength was their ability to relate real-world events and stories to their lessons. They were highly available, approachable, and regarded students as professionals with valid ideas even when discussing opposing ideas. Seattle University also had adjunct professors teaching courses every quarter. I often looked specifically for these courses as I found great value learning from their unique perspectives.

Seattle U is a good school in a great location. Because most of the students are working, it's also a great place for networking. The one downside is the cost. I'm not sure I would recommend SU or any MBA program for that matter if the cost wasn't subsidized.

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Loved the smaller class sizes and felt the instructors had real-world experiences to share.

UW was my other option, but it uses a cohort system and does not allow students to choose electives based on interest. I have learned so much more from having different students in every class [at Seattle].

The quality, flexibility, and convenience of the program make it an ideal choice for students with hectic work and family schedules like we have at Microsoft. I often recommend this program to peers.

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CAREER SERVICES
  Do part-time MBAs have access to career development office?
Yes

  If yes, at what point in the degree process are part-time MBA students able to use the service?
At any time

  Are part-time MBAs permitted to interview for full-time jobs?
Yes

  Are part-time students included in resume drops?
Yes

Organizations that send the most participants to the part-time MBA program:



Boeing
  23


Microsoft
  5

Amazon
  2

Starbucks
  2

Nordstrom
  2

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B-SCHOOL ALUMNI
Living MBA alumni:
4,853

Active MBA alumni clubs:
0

Countries in which MBA clubs exist:
0

Living MBA alumni who gave in past year:
6  %

Mean gift from MBA alumni:
$  310

Median gift from MBA alumni:
$  50

  Did school receive an individual gift in excess of $10 million in the past academic year?
No

Business school endowment
$  22,623,465

  Does the main university offer career placement services for alumni?
Yes

  Does the main university have an alumni networking Web site?
Yes

University alumni networking site:
http://www.seattleu.edu/albers/inner.aspx?id=22642

  Does the B-School have an alumni networking Web site?
Yes

Business school alumni networking site:
http://www.seattleu.edu/albers/inner.aspx?id=22642

  Do current MBA students have access to an alumni database?
Yes

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TECHNOLOGY
Technology improvements in the last three academic years:
Upgraded 38 classrooms with projector, computer, DVD/VCR, laptop connection and audio system. Digital whiteboard installed in one classroom. Widescreen LCD screens with control systems installed in 2 meeting rooms. Dedicated IP Videoconferencing connection added. Print Management system implemented in all computer labs. Replaced computers, projector, and audio equipment in business school computer lab. Upgraded computers in Graduate Student Lounge. Updated applications used in class rooms and labs. Replaced computers in 90% of faculty and staff offices and upgraded loaner laptops. Phased out CRTs displays across campus. Extended wireless network to all business faculty offices. Provided shared computers for faculty use in Eastside campus offices. Purchased additional wireless security equipment for computers. Two computer labs were added in residence halls. Replaced network printers shared by faculty and staff and added one additional printer.

Amount spent:
$  236,140