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Joint MBA Program By Dr. Kuang-Wei Wen, Chair Information Systems Department, UW-La Crosse

and. National Kaohsiung University of Applied Sciences. Joint MBA Program By Dr. Kuang-Wei Wen, Chair Information Systems Department, UW-La Crosse. Outline. The 7-River Region Program History and Current Status Program Objectives The Joint MBA Program Strengths Curriculum Design

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Joint MBA Program By Dr. Kuang-Wei Wen, Chair Information Systems Department, UW-La Crosse

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  1. and National Kaohsiung University of Applied Sciences Joint MBA Program By Dr. Kuang-Wei Wen, Chair Information Systems Department, UW-La Crosse

  2. Outline 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

  3. http://www.bing.com/maps/default.aspx?v=2&cp=44.39639142949104~-89.2963533103466&lvl=6&sty=r&where1=La%20Crosse%2C%20WIhttp://www.bing.com/maps/default.aspx?v=2&cp=44.39639142949104~-89.2963533103466&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! The 7-River Region: Location

  4. Program History and Current Status 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 2011- 3 students Fifth Class: Fall 2012 – many students?

  5. Program Objectives – 4 P’s 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.

  6. Strengths of the Joint MBA Program Name recognition (national & international) of the UW system and the University AACSB accreditation (25%) Modern and innovative curriculum. Integrative pedagogy and faculty expertise. Small classes and excellent technology support. Flexibility in coursework (two channels).

  7. Curriculum Design 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

  8. ** The Design Grid – A Transposed Matrix Approach

  9. The Joint Program: Curriculum MBA Foundation Phase (11 topic areas in 9 categories) Financial and Managerial Accounting Principles (ACC 221, ACC 222) Macro and Micro Economic Principles (ECO 120, ECO 110) Legal and Ethical Environment of Business (BUS 205) Information Systems Management (IS 220) Financial Management (FIN 355) Marketing Principles (MKT 309) Organizational Behavior (MGT 308) Production Management (MGT 393) Statistics (MTH 145)

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

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

  12. The Program Timeline

  13. Program Costs Comprehensive Program Fee: $16,000 (2012-2014) $17,000 possible for 2014-2016 Books and Study Materials: $1,000 approx. Living expenses: $10,000/year estimated Attractive pricing as compared to regular tuition for the MBA program: $23,500

  14. Admission Requirements A U.S. equivalent bachelor’s degree 2.85/4.00 cumulative GPA, or 3.00/4.00 for the last half (Avg.=3.40) A satisfactory GMAT score (Min=450) 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)

  15. Application Procedure Take GMAT Take TOEFL or IELTS (recommended) Follow the instructions at: http://www.uwlax.edu/oie/IA/Graduate/Grad_Adm.htm 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.

  16. Thank you folks, that's all

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