2003
UAS NEWS RELEASE ARCHIVES
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February 21, 2003 In an effort to meet the unique business needs of Alaskans, the University of Alaska Southeast is offering a Web-based Master’s degree in Business Administration. The MBA program is not new to UAS, but what is new is the delivery method. “The program was modified to reflect current available technology,” said MBA Director Michael E. Dwyer, “as well as the state’s need for practical, relevant and accessible business education.” A cohort of students will progress thorough the MBA program in a succession of classes which follows the traditional fall, spring and summer semester school year. The cohort will move at a two-class a semester pace, which has students fulfilling their degree requirements with a two-year part-time commitment. The curriculum was designed using Alaskan business cases and is being offered primarily within the state. “We think this program will be successful in the urban areas with busy professionals who can’t take time off to go back to school, but want to advance in the work force,” said UAS Provost Roberta Stell. “ But, a lot of Alaskan business gets done in more remote areas. We anticipate a lot of people in the resource industry who work outside the urban areas will be very interested in the MBA program.” The cohort model has been widely praised for its positive impacts on the learners’ teamwork and lifelong networking. These positive aspects of the graduate cohorts best fits the educational goals of the UAS MBA program and provides expanded opportunities for collaborative learning, peer interactions and professional networking. The first cohort of students will begin its study in early September 2003. Applications to the program are welcome. Please visit www.uas.alaska.edu/mba for more details. September 2003 cohort applicants are encouraged to apply by April 21, 2003. -30-
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