Business school revamps MBA to better suit workplace
March 19th, 2007
Students entering the University of Louisville’s new master of business administration program this fall can expect going to class to be a lot more like going to work.
In August, the college will replace its traditional MBA program with The Professional MBA, a two-year program that stresses teamwork and interaction with real businesses. Each group of entering students will go through the program together, taking the same classes at the same time.
“They’ll get a full-time experience in a part-time format,” said business school dean Charles Moyer. “We’ll prepare them to excel in the most challenging business environments.”
Classes will take place two nights a week and on occasional Saturdays in 14 six-week blocks, a structure designed to help students learn real-life skills such as career management, conflict resolution, risk management and creativity, Moyer said.
Electives will allow students to broaden their business education, he said.
The new program also will require students to work on projects with local businesses and will include an international studies trip. Students who pursue the MBA without interruption will receive a no-tuition-increase guarantee.
“Our goal is to make our top-ranked graduate program more accessible and boost local economic development efforts to build, attract and retain a high-quality workforce,” Moyer said.
The school will begin offering a Saturday-only MBA option in January.
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