Dr. Joe Bocchi, Executive Director – Georgia WebMBA Program – University System of Georgia A Consortium Model SBAA November 2009

Overview Implemented 2001 Geographic Outreach Consortium – 5 USG Schools - AACSB USG: Training/Development Lock-Step -5 Terms/2 per Term 36 Students 1 st Year - $12K Net Governance: MOU & Governing Board Balanced: School Contribution

Current Profile Cohorts: th AACSB, Travel, Flexibility, Cost Schools: AACSB, 10 Years Growth, AQ USG: Technology/Branding 250 Students/Year - >$1.3M Gross Learning Teams: 85% Graduation Rate Reputation, Resources, Reach

 Admissions Criteria  Application  Financial Aid  Admissions  Registration  Tuition Payment  Academic Policies  Grade Filling  Faculty Selection  Faculty Review  Graduation  Accreditation  Marketing  Admissions  Course Standards  Budget  Governance & Oversight  Technology - Liaison  Training Strategy  Course Development  Course Managers  Performance  Quality  Accreditation Support School FunctionsProgram Functions

Program Goals Accredited General management MBA provides an advanced foundation for effectively managing in any organization. Sustainability and Scalability Outcomes Comparable to Campus Programs

Student Profile – Average: Age: 33 Yrs. Business. Experience: 11 Yrs. Management Experience: 7 GMAT: 510 GPA: 3.12 GMAT Waivers – Work/Degree: 27%+ – Middle Management – Travel: Avg. 9 Hours/Week – Southern States

Implementation Curriculum Alignment Learning Objectives Course Development Faculty Selection Faculty Training Technology Implementation Course Managers

Economic Feasibility Schools Collect Course Tuition Retain Base Rate: Varies Differential Sent to Agency Account Operating Expenses FY – Net – 75% 25% 75% Allocated for Courses Staffed 25% for Student Registrations Faculty Compensation Varies Performance - Activity

Challenges Operations Co-Branding – 6 Schools – Image Equity Geographic Expansion Professional Promotion AQ+ Bench Strength Corporate Partnerships

Challenges Accreditation Competitive Tuition Pricing Performance Management Metrics - Conversions Financial Model Adjustment Scalability –Expanded Centralized Functions Technologically Independent