Web site: http://onlinemba.uww.edu Contact information: Zahnd@uww.edu

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater On-line MBA program allows students from around the world to interact with other students and instructors, as well as experts within the field, in a shared learning environment. Students are able to research, analyze, and communicate with others in their related field on-line. Our goal is to provide a high-quality educational experience that will professionally prepare students for careers in business using on-line technology. The Online MBA Program is fully accredited by AACSB International.

At present you can earn an MBA entirely on line with an emphasis in Marketing, Finance, Management, Human Resource Management, or International Business. We are working on expanding our Online MBA emphasis areas. At present, you may choose to combine traditional classes with online classes to complete an emphasis in Accounting, Decision Support Systems, Health Care, IT Management, Operations & Supply Chain Management, and Technology and Training.

Electronic delivery. Traditional quality.

Whether you're an individual seeking career advancement, or an employer looking for staff development options, the UW-Whitewater Online MBA has the quality and flexibility you need.

UW-Whitewater built its Online MBA in 1998 on a solid foundation. It emphasized quality faculty and top academic standards, not high-tech gimmicks. Maybe that's why in only five years, the program is already among the nation's best, according to U.S. News & World Report. In fact, the Online MBA has all of the features that make UW-Whitewater’s on-campus program so successful.

Consider:

• A Ph.D. is required of faculty members who teach in the program, as well as specialized training to meet the challenges of online teaching.
• All credits earned online can be transferred to UW-Whitewater's traditional MBA program, which has the same admissions requirements, classes and instructors.
• UW-Whitewater's program is accredited by Advanced Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB), a leading organization with more than 900 member institutions around the world.
• The curriculum and the software promotes interactive learning among students, through group projects and real-life business problem-solving.

Online MBA Program among top in nation by US News & World Report

UW-Whitewater’s Online Masters of Business Administration (MBA) program is one of the nations best, according to U.S. News and World Report.

The ranking of online MBA programs is part of an expansive survey of electronic learning opportunities by U.S. News, which includes information based on six key factors from more than 350 institutions.

UW-Whitewater’s Online MBA Program, which began in 1998 and currently enrolls over 350 students, was the only Wisconsin program and one of just five from the Midwest included in the ranking.

"Choosing the online program at the UW-Whitewater was definitely a good choice," stated Adreiane L. Treasure from Atlanta, GA, a student alumni of the online program. "It’s a strong MBA program that gives you just the right balance of theory and detailed working knowledge. It has helped me to perform at new levels on my job."

Most students can complete the program in two years. Approximately 12 courses are offered each semester. Courses tuition is $550 per credit.

LearningSpace Software Platform Used to Deliver Online Courses

LearningSpace is the primary distance education tool used with online courses at UW-Whitewater. LearningSpace uses five databases for delivery: Schedule, Media Center, Course Room, Profile, and Assessment. You may view a course sample at http://onlinemba.uww.edu/0.html.

Students may log in using a Lotus Notes Client or any internet browser. The Lotus Client allows students to copy the course to their computer hard drive and then only connect when they want to send and receive course updates. This method is particularly suited for people in isolated areas with slower modem access or traveling business persons who want to take their work with them on a laptop computer.

CD-ROM Technology

We believe a critical feature of all on-line courses is the implementation of a layered architecture. Students should be exposed to audio, video, and interactive simulations as well as written communication. The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater provides layered information in part through the use of CD-ROM technology. All CD-ROMS include an introduction by the faculty member. In addition to the faculty introduction files; video/audio files, PowerPoint slides, E-teach and Camtasia presentations or other lecture notes are provided on the CD-ROM which correspond with each course module. These files allow the student to view the course lectures/demonstrations as if they were in the classroom. All multimedia files are created as executable files so the student is not required to have any special software other than Windows Media Player to view the files. Students simply double click on the multimedia files and watch the video lectures/demonstration/activities on their computer. One advantage of this technology is that you can replay the lectures as many times as you feel necessary and learn at an appropriate pace for your learning style.

The primary advantage of the CD-ROM technology is that students do not have to download large files from the Internet. The CD-ROMs allow students immediate access from their computer. Supplementary files may be added to the class. These files are placed on the server and made available for students to access from the Internet or their Lotus Notes Client.

Overall University Standing

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater has been named the seventh-best public school in the Midwest in the 2001 edition of "America’s Best Colleges," published by U.S. News and World Report. UW-Whitewater shares the slot with two other schools, Eastern Illinois University and Washburn University in Kansas.

US News and World Report used the following factors to determine the rankings of colleges and universities: academic reputation, retention, faculty resources, student selectivity, financial resources, graduation rate performance and alumni giving rate.

"This is another of many indicators which reaffirm our University as a premier comprehensive institution," stated UW-Whitewater Chancellor Jack Miller. "We are committed to our students’ success and will continue to improve upon our already fine reputation.

US News and World Report ranks more than 1400 accredited colleges and universities with with a total enrolment of at least 250 students, including 504 regional universities.

To read more on the rankings, people may visit the U.S. News & World Report web site at www.usnews.com.

UW-Whitewater, founded in 1868, is the fourth largest campus in the 26-campus UW System. The university enrolls 10,600 students, employs a staff of 1,200 and has an annual operating budget of $120 million. UW-Whitewater provides 42 undergraduate and 16 graduate degree programs. The campus is also a regional centre for cultural and athletic activities.

Contact Information:

Associate Dean Zahn
zahnd@uww.edu
(262) 472-1945
http://onlinemba.uww.edu

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