Program Format
Two
cohort classes begin the program each year, one class beginning in August, a
second class beginning in January. Targeted profile and format of the two
cohorts are identical. The
twenty-month curriculum combines the intensity of on-campus classes with the
convenience of distance-learning at home. Each academic year begins with a
ten-day residency in Ann Arbor. Then, approximately once-a-month (see
right), you'll
spend a two- or three-day residency in Ann Arbor, typically from 8:00AM Friday
morning to 5:30PM Saturday evening. At the mid-point of the program - the
start of the second academic year - you'll come to campus for another ten-day
residency, followed by more once-a-month weekend residencies. The
residency format is scheduled to maximize interaction with faculty and peers
while at the same time provide convenience in schedules. Classes rotate on
an 8-week schedule throughout the program.
Technology
Between residencies, teams engage in
interactive Internet-based learning and team collaboration.
Candidates will make use of the latest in distance learning
technologies which highlights their intense face-to-face classroom
experiences. Beginning with the Fall 2008 entering class, the
program has changed to an Apple environment
providing dual-boot laptops (MS Windows is also fully supported). Customized Apple MacBook Pro computers and iPod Touch handhelds keep
participants connected to the program. Lectures are provided as iTunes
video podcasts, providing excellent portability. Program and course websites keep participants abreast of schedules and deliverables, and an enterprise-level collaboration suite helps teams and individuals stay connected.
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