MBA viewbook : Fogelman College of Business & Economics

Fogelman College of Business & Economics

MBA Programs The MBA that means business.

Driven by doing.

In a dynamic world Where change is the only constant, are you ready to succeed? Are you prepared and have the necessary tools? In an increasingly global market place and technology-driven world do you have what it takes to be successful?

The Fogelman College of Business & Economics at The University of Memphis has embraced change. We have changed some programs, added courses to make them relevant to today’s business. We are one of the top MBA programs in our region and are accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) – the leading authority on MBA programs. Only the top 5% of business schools are accredited by AACSB. With five MBA programs and a selection of other master’s degrees, we offer programs to diverse needs.

Success is about making the right choices. Turn this page only if you are serious about your career and want a bright future as a leader.

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SPANDANA GOLI Customer-Driven MBA 2011

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Success isn’t just the ability to recognize great opportunities — it’s also the ability to take full advantage of them.

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Customer-Driven MBA Program

Top corporations are looking for motivated, highly trained and experienced employees to lead them in the 21st century. The Customer-Driven MBA program partners with corporate sponsors like FedEx, AutoZone, Smith & Nephew, Medtronic and Wright Medical, who provide full-tuition scholarships and stipends to carefully selected students to complete this 17-month program.

As the only full-time, corporate-sponsored MBA program in the nation uniquely designed to meet specific industry needs, the Customer-Driven MBA program boasts excellent professors, peer-to-peer learning and a probable offer of full-time employment for two years following successful completion of the coursework and internship.

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MARCUS WALKER Executive MBA 2011

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I got tired of the glass ceilings and corporate ladders.

So I chose the competitive edge sharp enough to cut through it all.

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Executive

MBA Program By design, this elite, cohort-based program transforms experienced professionals into executive leaders. Having produced globally oriented leaders for more than three decades, this Executive MBA is specifically designed for professionals with at least five year of experience, emphasizes the development of strategic decision-making and leadership skills, and provides exclusive networking opportunities.

With a Fall-to-Fall calendar, domestic and international residencies, and an all-inclusive, full-service experience, this program allows students to continue to take care of business while going to school. Classes are held on an alternating Thursday evening and Saturday schedule, and students engage in cutting-edge strategies taught from a global perspective necessary in today’s competitive business environment. All in all, this MBA will change your view of the world.

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KIRILL PERVUN International MBA 2011

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Even though the world seems to be getting constantly smaller, I’m always looking to expand my business opportunities.

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International MBA Program

For the globally minded student interested in business abroad, the Fogelman College offers the International MBA program. This full-time, 17-month program teaches students how to succeed both in the United States workplace and overseas. International MBA students have gained valuable international business perspectives through study-abroad offerings from partnering universities in countries such as; China, France, Germany, India, Japan and Peru.

Students have received hands-on experience through internships in the Memphis business region and in international locations with companies such as:

• Altair Technologies

• International Paper

• Audi

• Millipore

• AutoZone

• Smith & Nephew

• Bosch

• Thomas & Betts

• Cummins

• Vitro

• FedEx

• Wright Medical

Graduate assistantships with paid tuition and a monthly stipend are available for qualified students. Business is global. Are you ready for the future?

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MICHAEL CERVETTI Instructor Department of Marketing and Supply Chain Management

Online

MBA Program The Online MBA Program is a 100% asynchronous program. The 33 credit-hour program can be completed fully online, with the ability for on-campus sessions available.

The Online MBA Program is fully accredited by the AACSB, with our internationally recognized faculty teaching online courses. You can take classes on a part-time schedule to accommodate your work and life schedule. Taking classes on a full-time schedule is also available.

Our Online MBA Program has been ranked in the Top 25 as a Best Buy and Best Value by different rating agencies. This program is also ranked in the Top 10 Online Business School for Veterans by U.S. News & World Report.

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JESSICA OLSON Professional MBA 2011

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I always hold myself to high standards — to challenge, to lead, to learn.

So why wouldn’t I choose a program that holds itself to the same standards?

Professional MBA Program

The Professional MBA Program allows you to take evening-time classes that accommodate your work schedule. The ability to take classes on a part-time schedule means that you have the ability to continue working and go to school at the same time. Taking classes on a full-time schedule is also available.

We offer a 33-hour MBA Program (with no concentration) and a 45-credit hour MBA Program, with concentrations such as Services Marketing, Biomedical Management, and Entrepreneurship to name a few. We also offer joint programs with the Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law and with the UT Health Science Center.

Internships and post-graduate job opportunities are also available.

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Specialized Master’s Programs in Business

To help meet all your business needs, the Fogelman College also provides a Master of Science or a Master of Arts in the following majors:

• Master of Science with a major in Business Administration - Finance concentration

Program requirements: memphis.edu/finance/msba_FIN.php

For more information: msbafinance@memphis.edu

- Management Information Systems concentration

For more information: call 901.678.4613

• Master of Science with a major in Accounting - Concentrations include General Accounting, Healthcare Accounting and Taxation

For more information: call 901.678.4569

• Master of Arts with a major in Economics - For students interested in a PhD in Economics or in a career as an economic analyst in either the private sector or in government organizations.

For more information: call 901.678.2785

memphis.edu/fcbe/specializedmaster_program.php

Fogelman College of Business & Economics

Visit us online at memphis.edu/mba.

Fogelman College of Business & Economics A Tennessee Board of Regents Institution- An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action University.

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