Joint MBA Program By Dr. Kuang-Wei Wen, Chair Information Systems Department, UW-La Crosse and 11/2/2011 1

 The 7-River Region  Program History and Current Status  Program Objectives  The Joint MBA Program  Strengths  Curriculum Design  Curriculum Structure  Program Timeline  Program Costs  Admission Requirements  Application Procedure  Q & A Outline 11/2/20112

The 7-River Region: Location &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! 11/2/20113

Program History and Current Status 10/2/20114  Program founders: Dr. Wen and Dr. Wang  Program Inception: Fall 2007  First Class: Fall 2008 – 1 Student  Second Class; Fall 2009 – 6 students  Third Class: Fall 2010 – 1 student  Fourth Class: Fall students  Fifth 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 11/2/20115

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 11/2/20116

 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 analytically  Provision for advancing to doctoral degrees Curriculum Design 11/2/20117

** The Design Grid – A Transposed Matrix Approach 11/2/20118

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 11/2/20119

MBA Graduate Phase (30 credits: 21 core + 9 elective)  The Core (7 courses, 30 credits) 1.BUS 730 (3 cr) Decision Framing and Decision Making 2.BUS 731 (3 cr) Decision Making in Complex Environments 3.BUS 735 (4 cr) Research and Decision Making Methodology 4.BUS 750 (3 cr) Managing in an Environmentally Conscious World 5.BUS 755 (3 cr) Managing in a Changing Technological Environment 6.BUS 760 (4 cr) Managing in a Global Environment 7.BUS 790 (1 cr) Assessment of Learning Experience The Joint Program: Curriculum 11/2/201110

MBA Graduate Phase (30 credits: 21 core + 9 elective)  The Electives (3 courses, 9 credits; at least 2 graduate level courses) 1.General Electives 2.Concentration Required courses 3.Thesis (1-6 credits) Generally satisfied with NKUAS courses !! The Joint Program: Curriculum 11/1/201111

The Program Timeline 11/2/ U.S.-La Crosse 1 Year + 1 Summer FallSpringSummer BUS 730 (3) BUS 735 (4) MGT 205 (3) BUS 731 (3) BUS 750 (3) BUS 755 (3) BUS 760 (4) BUS 790 (1) 10 credits9 credits5 credits

1.Comprehensive Program Fee:  $16,000 ( )  $17,000 possible for 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 11/2/201113

1.A U.S. equivalent bachelor’s degree /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 10/8/201014

 Take GMAT  Take TOEFL or IELTS (recommended)  Follow the instructions at: 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. 11/2/ Application Procedure

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