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It is my pleasure to provide you with this brief update on what's new and exciting at the Whittemore School. As you may know, we adopted, some time ago, a guiding strategy of complete integration between the School and the business community, and all of our programs and new initiatives are measured against this strategy. We believe this principle serves all of the School's constituencies in many practical ways, and provides a clear road map for the School's continued development as a 21st-century leader among its peers.
I am particularly pleased, then, to note that AACSB - International recently ratified this strategy by continuing the School's accreditation and lauding several of our practices, specifically:

* Successful and intensive use of experiential learning;
* Responsive strategic planning and curriculum revision process;
* Transformation of the school from a general business model of education to one that provides areas of specialization that directly support the economy of New Hampshire and northern New England;
* Achievement of an exceptional level of interaction with the business community. Among the examples cited by the AACSB Peer Review Team was our Corporate Roundtable program;
* Effective use of noncredit executive education programs to offset declining state funding.

As further evidence of our commitment to integration between academia and the "real world" of business, we recently completed a comprehensive curriculum redesign, heavily influenced by input gathered from leaders in the business community. As it is implemented, this new curriculum will lead us to yet higher degrees of corporate-academic synergy. Our motto for this new curriculum could well be, "Complete immersion in the corporate world from Day One". The new curriculum incorporates class projects, internships, and frequent access to regional business leaders to fulfill our vision.

Finally, I can't end this update without citing the role and influence of our award-winning faculty. We are fortunate to have educators with the depth and breadth of industry experience that makes them capable of recognizing, adopting, and contributing to our vision. Without their acceptance and involvement, our strategy of integration would be an empty one; with their support, it is turning into a model of business education for the challenges of the 21st century.

Mission

WThe Whittemore School of Business and Economics develops students for successful careers and lifelong learning capabilities. We are committed to teaching excellence, quality scholarship, and effective outreach. The school provides a challenging and integrated educational environment that is externally engaged and firmly focused on creating technologically-proficient problem solvers, innovative and critical thinkers, effective communicators, and ethical business leaders.

In pursuing our mission, we dedicate ourselves to:

* Develop strong partnerships with business, government and not-for-profit communities to provide learning experiences for students and faculty and to establish the School as a research and educational resource for these communities.
* Foster and support a culture that values the strong commitment of faculty to the education of our students.
* Develop, evaluate, and revise curricula, courses, and programs to provide students with a current and relevant educational experience.
* Continue to build a strong research reputation, with an emphasis on applied research, through faculty publications in refereed journals, presentations at conferences, and academic contributions to professional organizations.
* Enhance the quality of education through engagement of students in faculty research projects and faculty-mentored student research initiatives.
* Facilitate, support, and develop areas of research expertise that are recognized on a national and international level.
* Encourage and support all forms of quality scholarship in recognition that a breadth of intellectual activities enhances the school's reputation and outreach, and supports the students' learning experience.
* Seek to attract, admit and retain students who exceed University standards.
* Support and advise graduate and undergraduate students in their selection of programs, electives, internships, careers, and placement decisions.

Mission

WThe Whittemore School of Business and Economics develops students for successful careers and lifelong learning capabilities. We are committed to teaching excellence, quality scholarship, and effective outreach. The school provides a challenging and integrated educational environment that is externally engaged and firmly focused on creating technologically-proficient problem solvers, innovative and critical thinkers, effective communicators, and ethical business leaders.

In pursuing our mission, we dedicate ourselves to:

* Develop strong partnerships with business, government and not-for-profit communities to provide learning experiences for students and faculty and to establish the School as a research and educational resource for these communities.
* Foster and support a culture that values the strong commitment of faculty to the education of our students.
* Develop, evaluate, and revise curricula, courses, and programs to provide students with a current and relevant educational experience.
* Continue to build a strong research reputation, with an emphasis on applied research, through faculty publications in refereed journals, presentations at conferences, and academic contributions to professional organizations.
* Enhance the quality of education through engagement of students in faculty research projects and faculty-mentored student research initiatives.
* Facilitate, support, and develop areas of research expertise that are recognized on a national and international level.
* Encourage and support all forms of quality scholarship in recognition that a breadth of intellectual activities enhances the school's reputation and outreach, and supports the students' learning experience.
* Seek to attract, admit and retain students who exceed University standards.
* Support and advise graduate and undergraduate students in their selection of programs, electives, internships, careers, and placement decisions.


source:Message from the Whittemore School | Whittemore School of Business & Economics
 
Part-Time MBA

Put your career on the fast track with our Part-Time MBA program. You can now earn your degree from an AACSB accredited institution in less than two years! The Whittemore School's Part-Time MBA program is the only AACSB accredited Part-Time MBA degree in the state!

It‘s a busy schedule, and in just 22 months you will earn your degree by attending classes two nights per week - saving over a year when compared to most other part-time programs. The Part-Time MBA is offered at both the Durham and Manchester, NH campuses.
 
Part Time MBA Concentrations

A student can elect to earn a specialization in one of three fields currently offered by the school: Marketing and Supply Chain Management, Entrepreneurial Venture Creation, or Financial Management. A specialization consists of three required electives. A student may take four electives from any discipline for the general management track.


Marketing and Supply Chain Management



This specialization covers such topics as market research and analysis, new product and services development to production and final delivery. A cross-functional approach is utilized to teach students how to manage fundamental value processes involved in the production and marketing of goods and services. The specialization is unique in its integrative emphasis on meeting customer and market needs in an optimally effective and efficient manner given technological and operational constraints.



ADMN 852


Marketing Research

ADMN 898


New Product Development

ADMN 898


Supply Chain Management



Entrepreneurial Venture Creation



This specialization is designed to promote an environment that produces an entrepreneurial culture and promotes learning through experiential, real-world, real-time learning. It provides a basis to learn about the high growth entrepreneurial venture process of value creation through an application of technology in a dynamic environment. Appropriate for students whose intent is to start a high growth business, work for a new venture, become involved in new venture creation within an established organization or are interested in the field of venture capital and other funding sources.



ADMN 898


New Product Development

ADMN 834


Private Equity/Venture Capital

ADMN 832


Entrepreneurial Management



Financial Management



Designed for the student that wants to take a coherent set of finance courses offered within the general framework of the MBA. The study of finance provides students with opportunities in a wide variety of disciplines including banking, insurance, corporate finance, investment management, and risk management. The field of finance has become popular over the last few years due, in part, to the increased publication and growth of the stock and derivative markets.



ADMN 830


Investment Analysis

ADMN 829


Financial Policy

ADMN 846


International Financial Management
 
Executive MBA

Our Executive MBA program is an innovative 19-month program designed for experienced professionals. For 30 years, this program has addressed the needs of developing managers with varying functional backgrounds and all industry types. Such diversity of professional and academic backgrounds creates an invigorating, dynamic classroom learning environment. Students often comment they learn as much from each other as they do from the faculty - an outcome we feel is both desirable and rewarding.

The Whittemore Executive MBA program has demonstrated a solid return on investment. 60% of our most recent class (May 2008) have either received promotions or new jobs prior to graduation. The program is tailored to meet the needs of students who have considerable work experience (typically a minimum of seven years), an appropriate level of managerial responsibility and have demonstrated success in their chosen careers. Because the program format allows you to work full-time while attending school, the transfer of real-life solutions to your workplace is immediate.

The program is conducted at the New England Center located on the University campus in Durham. The New England Center is a full service, award-winning conference facility with 103 private hotel rooms, dining facility and classrooms. Classes meet all day every other Friday and Saturday, normally in a twice per month sequence. Meals and hotel accommodations are included in the program so students can fully focus on school while creating strong ties to fellow students and faculty.

Graduate education is an important step in your professional development and we believe our Executive MBA program will prove to be a tremendous asset in helping you achieve your goals. It has already helped more than 600 others achieve theirs.

Sincerely,

George Abraham

Director, Graduate and Executive Programs
Whittemore School of Business and Economics
 
Executive MBA Program Costs
2008-2009 Program Costs

For students that begin the program in September 2008 (class of 2010)

Total program costs including Friday evening hotel accomodations - $46,730.00

This covers the cost of tuition, textbooks, room and board (refreshment breaks, lunches and dinner) while classes are in session.

Total program costs without housing - $41,810.00
This covers the cost of tuition, textbooks, board (refreshment breaks, and two lunches).
 
Which MBA model is right for you?

Which model is right for you?

Full-time M.B.A

The full-time option begins once a year and permits students to earn the degree in a year. The program begins in July with two online courses and students report to the Durham campus in late summer to begin their courses and finish the following July. Students progress through the program as a cohort except while taking electives. Currently the program targets recent graduates with exceptional academic records from all disciplines.



Current Class Profile:

32 Students

47% female

31% International

Average age at entry – 25

Average undergraduate GPA – 3.29

Average GMAT score – 552



Part-time M.B.A.

The part-time evening model offers students the most flexibility to earn their degree. The program can be completed in as little as two years or as many as six. Approximately 40% complete the degree in two years with another 40% completing the degree between two and half to four years. Courses meet on both the Manchester and Durham campuses.



Current Profile:

139 total students enrolled

32% female

Average age at entry – 30

Average undergraduate GPA – 3.25

Average GMAT – 548

Executive M.B.A.

Each September a cohort of experienced professionals begins a nineteen month program meeting alternating Friday and Saturdays at the New England Conference Center on the Durham campus. A minimum of five years of professional experience is required for consideration to the program. This design permits experienced professionals to create a stimulating and close knit network as well as allowing for those that travel for work to have a minimum number of days per month on campus.



Current Class Profile

23 Students

53% female

Average age at entry – 38

Average undergraduate GPA – 3.09

Average GMAT - 594
 
Full-Time MBA

Put your career on the fast track with our full-time Whittemore MBA program. You can now earn your degree from this AACSB accredited institution in less than one year! Program begins with an on-line foundation in July and finishes the following year in early July.

It‘s an intense program and you will earn your degree in eleven months, saving over a year when compared to most other programs.

Highlights of the program include:

*
Week-long orientation program promoting teambuilding and academic preparation
*
The same cohort of students from start to finish.
* Internship course for students with less than 3 years work experience
*
Ten-day international residency
*
Program culminates with a "real-world" corporate consulting project

Please click below to launch the Full-Time MBA video:

Admission Information - Full Time MBA

Graduate Application Requirements

The crucial requirements for admission is a history that demonstrates the applicant has the potential and desire for graduate study. All students must have completed a four year bachelor's degree (or equivalent) before beginning the program. In the portfolio approach to admission, the following factors are all considered:

* Academic Credentials
* GMAT Scores
* TOEFL Scores
* Work History
* References
* Personal/Interview
* Potential for Leadership
* Essay Questions

Academic Credentials

Copies of transcripts from every institution you have attended must be submitted with your application. Official transcripts must be in sealed envelopes. In instances where an educational institution will not release transcripts directly to the student, they may be sent to the Graduate School, University of New Hampshire, Thompson Hall, 105 Main Street, Durham, NH 03824-3547. A grade point average (GPA) will be calculated based on academic coursework taken at all institutions you have attended. The recent average GPA for admitted applicants was 3.2.

GMAT Scores

The GMAT is required for admission to the Full Time MBA program. The recent average GMAT score was 560. To register for the exam or for more tools to help you prepare for the exam, please visit the Graduate Management Admissions Council homepage.

References

Three letters of recommendation must be submitted with your application. References should detail your strengths, weaknesses, and potential for academic and managerial success. Personal references are not recommended.

Interview

Normally Full Time MBA applicants are required to have an interview as a part of the application process. The interview allows the admissions committee to gain a greater understanding of the applicant's professional background.

Essay Questions

The essay questions are a crucial component of your application to the Whittemore School. Through your answers to the specific essay questions you will offer the admissions committee members insight into your reasons for pursuing a graduate business degree. It is important that we are able to accommodate your academic needs and that your interests are in line with our curriculum objectives. There is no minimum or maximum requirement for the essays, however we expect that you will convey your responses in a clear and concise manner.

Work History

Two years of work experience is recommended but not required for applicants considering the full-time MBA program.
Potential for Leadership

An effective leader is an active listener as well as a dynamic speaker, a participant as well as an organizer, and a manager as well as an innovator. We believe leadership skills can be taught, but it takes a unique person to apply these skills. At the Whittemore School, you will have the opportunity to participate as a team member throughout your academic career. Your individual strengths and weaknesses will be balanced within your team and allow you to develop these skills. Obviously, leadership skills are difficult to measure. The admissions committee works to create a class that brings together many individuals from diverse backgrounds to create an atmosphere that promotes critical thinking, collaboration, computer literacy, international awareness, and creative reasoning.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)

International students are required to submit verification of English proficiency as demonstrated by taking the Test of English as a Foreign Language.

The minimum TOEFL requirement is 550 on the paper-based test or 213 on the computer-based test. International applicants are required to submit official TOEFL scores less than two years old. While we have established minimum scores for admissions purposes, competitive applicants seeking financial aid from the Whittemore School, have on average, had TOEFL scores of 650 on the paper-based test and 280 on the computer-based test.

Applications for Admission

* Request an Application
* Print Application Forms
* Apply Online

International Students who live outside the US must submit a pre-application prior to submitting a formal application.



Full-time MBA
Application Form (print 2 copies)
Recommendation Form (print 3 copies)
Essay Questions
Statement of Residency Form

All applications and supporting documents should be mailed to:

The Graduate School
Thompson Hall
Room 109
105 Main Street
Durham, NH 03824-3547

Essay Questions
Full-Time, Part-time MBA,
1. Do you believe your college grades reflect your ability? Explain.
2. Describe a situation in which you have had to assume a significant responsibility. What effect did that situation have on your personal development?
3. What do you consider to be your major strengths and weaknesses and how do you expect graduate study to affect them?
4. Discuss your long-range objectives, including alternatives considered and the ways in which your planning has been influenced by past academic work experiences and the benefits you anticipate from further education. Also provide any additional information which you feel should be considered by the Admissions Committee.
 
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