1. Dual Bachelor’s Master’s Degree Program DBMD -- Fall 2008 Olga Vilceanu, Ph.D. Director of International Programs and Career Services Temple University College of Science and Technology

2. dbmd@temple.edu Why Choose DBMD? Early admission to graduate school ▫ 4 th year of college = 1 st year of Master’s DBMD timeline ▫ Arrive Fall 2008 ▫ Acquire dual degree by Summer 2010 2

3. dbmd@temple.edu Why Choose DBMD? Opportunity to pursue a new field ▫ Explore compatible graduate programs ▫ Consider alternate career paths How to find out what is available ▫ Graduate Bulletin, Graduate Programs ▫ Office of International Affairs ▫ DBMD Program ▫ www.temple.edu/cst/dbmd 3

4. dbmd@temple.edu Why Choose DBMD? GRE/GMAT waived ▫ Compensate with high GPA ▫ Exception: Fox Business School Required tests: English proficiency ▫ TOEFL ▫ IELTS ▫ Government-sanctioned tests 4

5. dbmd@temple.edu Why Choose DBMD? Year 4 ▫ Merit-based scholarships ▫ Need-based scholarship Year 5, additional opportunities ▫ Conference travel funds ▫ Research assistantships 5

6. dbmd@temple.edu Why Choose DBMD? Set tuition rate ▫ Flexible number of courses ▫ Customized academic study plan 6

7. dbmd@temple.edu Why Choose DBMD? Available only to partner institutions ▫ Expedited application processing ▫ Improved communication ▫ Verified channels ▫ Reduced application fees 7

8. dbmd@temple.edu Why Choose DBMD? Orientation and ongoing support ▫ 2-week transition module (Aug. 11-22) ▫ Housing arrangements ▫ Professional development services ▫ Mentoring opportunities 8

9. dbmd@temple.edu Why Choose DBMD? Dedicated staff to help you succeed www.temple.edu/cst/dbmd Ongoing communication and support ▫ E-mail ▫ Skype (audio/ video) ▫ Webinars ▫ Phone 9

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