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Program Format
Nancy Dunlap, MD, PhD
Class of 2008
VP, Chief of Staff, and COO
U of Alabama Health System
Birmingham, Alabama
I chose Michigan because it
had the best reputation and it had the most manageable schedule for my
life.... If you are going to take time out of your life and pursue
something like an MBA degree, you want to be sure your time is well
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Two
cohort classes begin the program each academic 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. |
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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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This combination of on-line
and on-campus learning allows greater flexibility for candidates to maintain
their own schedule and work-family balance. Typical workload will require
participants to commit 15-20 hours per week to their studies, although this may
vary among individuals and by course. |
To take a look at a typical 24 hours of Residency, click the picture below.
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