SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
S.95-42
OFFICE OF THE DEAN OF GRADUATE STUDIES
SMemorandum
TO:
Senate ?
FROM: Bruce P. Clayman
Dean of Graduate Studies
and Vice President, Research
SUBJECT:
Executive MBA
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DATE: May 17, 1995
At its meeting of May 10, SCAP approved and recommended to Senate the approval of changes
in the method of delivery of the weeknight version of the Executive Master of Business Admini-
stration program in the Faculty of Business Administration. These are described in the attached
documentation from the Faculty which is accompanied by a copy of the present calendar descrip-
tion of the program. Briefly, the normal mode of delivery of the program would change from a
32-month program delivered in fall and spring semesters to a 24-month program delivered in six
consecutive semesters. The changes are in response to student demand.
The changes are proposed for implementation in September
1995.
All successful applicants to the
program have been notified of the proposed change and unanimously supported it. Present
Stu-
dents will be unaffected.
This gives rise to the following motion:
"that Senate approve and recommend approval to the Board of Governors, as set
forth in S.95 -42, the changes to the mode of delivery of the Executive Master of
Business Administration program in the Faculty of Business Administration, effective
September 1995."
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Simon Fraser University
FACULTY OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
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MEMORANDUM
May 24, 1995
TO:
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R.
Heath, Registrar
FROM:
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Stanley J. Shapiro, Dean
SUBJECT: ?
Continuous 24-Month NEMBA Program
I understand
that we will be informing Senate at its next meeting of the fact that
the night cohort of the EMBA Program, now a six semester offering spread out
over 32-calendar months, will be presented, effective September 1, 1995, as a
continuous 24-month program. Its duration will thus become identical with that of
the Weekend EMBA Program that is currently being offered in a continuous, six
semester, 24-month format.
The decision to move NEMBA to its new format was made by the EMBA sub-
committee of this Faculty's Graduate Studies Committee. The entire professoriate
was informed of this sub-committee's decision. Although there are provisions for
any contentious or controversial committee decision to be challenged, no-one
availed themselves of this opportunity. Rather, there was widespread acceptance
of the fact that a continuous 24-month program was now the norm for EMBA
programs and that the NEMBA schedule had to be adjusted accordingly.
I trust that this memo provides all the supporting documentation required for the
forthcoming submission to Senate. If not, I would be pleased to elaborate upon
any points requiring further clarification. This could be done either in writing or
orally since I am almost certain to be at the Senate meeting in question.
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SJS/mbo
Copy: Dr. D. Shapiro, Director - EMBA Programs
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Simon Fraser University
FACULTY OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
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MEMORANDUM
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May
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1995
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TO:
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Dr. Bruce Clayman, Vice-President/Research
and Dean of Graduate Studies
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FROM:
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Stanley J. Shapiro, Dean
SUBJECT: ?
24-Month NEMBA Program
You
have been previously briefed as regards the set of circumstances that
resulted in this Faculty altering the academic schedule for those students entering
our Night-EMBA program, effective September,
1995.
To state the problem
briefly, we found ourselves with an over abundance of qualified applicants for our
24-month EMBA program but a considerable fall off in qualified applicants for the
32-month night version of that same degree program. However, our total pool of
qualified applicants had not fallen off all that much despite the fact that both
Queen's University and the University of Western Ontario will be offering tele-
learning EMBA programs in Vancouver this coming September.
Dr. Daniel Shapiro believed that part of the fall off in evening enrolments was due
to the fact that the total duration of the program was considerably longer than any
of the now three competing, including our own WEMBA, EMBA programs.
Encouraging students to switch from the weekend to the night program seemed
fruitful only if we could offer a program in the evening that would be no longer in
duration. Would this be fair to students who had originally signed up for NEMBA?
Personal calls to the NEMBA group reported overwhelming preference and even
some excitement over the possibility for NEMBA also becoming a 24-month
program. Consequently, a decision was made to move quickly and, as hoped, we
were able to transfer a number of qualified weekend applicants to the new 24-
month NEMBA program.
As I have already indicated to you orally, the NEMBA change has no academic
implications other than those associated with our moving from a six semester
program spread over 32-months to a six semester program spread over 24-
months. NEMBA students will now be attending class in the summer, which is
what WEMBA students have done for the last number of years. There will be
some initial problems of adjustment but, in the longer run, having the two
programs offering the same course during the same semester will have a number
of pedagogical and economic advantages.
SJS/mbo
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Copy: Dr. J. Munro, Vice- Preside ntlACadeflhiC
Dr. D. Shapiro, Director, FBA - EMBA Programs.
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310 Graduate Business Administration
BUS
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875-4 ?
International Accounting
Comparative systems of accounting. Evolution of multinational
accounting implications. Prerequisites: BUS 871 and 346, orpei
instructor.
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876-4 ?
Decision Support Systems
sign and application of computer-based information sys)ms to support
nagerial decision making in organizations.
BUS
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893-4 ?
Selected Topics in Business Apinistration
BUS ?
894-4 .., Selected Topics in Busines).Mministration
BUS ?
8954 ?
Selected Topics in Busis
BUS ?
896-4 ?
Selected Topics in Busfness
BUS ?
897-4 ....Directed Readings,7
Supervised reading and report prepar3ón in a particular field of specialization.
BUS
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898 ?
MBA Thesis'
BUS
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900-4 MethodoJøy Seminar/Research Workshop
This course, which will mee)4iice weekly, will devote one-half to an examina-
tion of methodological agfoaches including selection, planning and conduct of
research and philosopl of science and one-half to attendance at faculty and
graduate studentyf&kshop presentations. The methodology section of the
course is integed to place students' research methodology in a broader
context for çcal evaluation. The workshop section will require students to
present tr own research finding for critical evaluation.
Prerequisite: comple-
tion o,Ørior required research courses, or permission of the instructor.
999 ?
MBA Project
Executive MBA Program
The Executive MBA program otters the skills, insights and frameworks that
experienced, high-potential managers need to prepare for the next phase of
their careers. The program takes a general management perspective, focusing
on organizational and decision-making processes that cut across functional
divisions. It is designed for.those who wish to expand their potential and develop
the strategic and global perspective required of tomorrow's senior managers.
Using a cohort model where students take courses in the same sequence, the
program encourages student interaction and co-operation; study groups and
project teams are an important aspect of the learning experience.
Because Executive MBA students pursue full-time careers, classes meet
her two nights a week or alternate weekends all day Friday and Saturday. All
Prasses are held at Simon Fraser University at Harbour Centre. Students in the
weekend residential program have Friday night accommodation provided as
part of tuition. Students take two courses per semester, completing the course
work in three years through the weeknight program, or in two years through the
weekend residential program. All students begin in September. There is a one
month break between semesters and weeknight students do not attend during
the summer semester. Immediately following acceptance in May all students
participate in a preparatory skills module that includes instruction in numeracy.
Admission Requirements
Applicants will be considered for admission to the program based on the
following criteria.
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current business experience, with four to five years in management positions
- GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test) results
—academic qualifications, including an undergraduate degree (B average) or
a professional designation
—letters of reference
While priority will be given to applicants with a university degree or a
professional designation, a limited number of applicants may be admitted who
do not hold a formal degree but possess exceptional business management
qualifications.
The application deadline is April 15 for September enrollment in the same
year. In order to have your application reviewed for the September enrollment,
you must have written the mid-March GMAT (which requires registering with
the Education Testing Service by the end of January).
All students must demonstrate proficiency in mathematics and basic mi-
croeconomic principles. Students may also wish to prepare for the program by
developing the following proficiencies: computer skills, particularly in word
processing and spreadsheets, for either Macintosh or IBM; reading and
comprehension skills; and business and report writing.
For program requirements, see
Faculty of Business Administration
in the
raduate Studies
section.
ree Completion Requirements
Students must complete twelve courses, two of which are electives, with a
minimum B grade average, and should expect to spend 25-30 hours a week on
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their studies. In place of the 600 level MBA course offerings listed below,
students may substitute, with the prior consent of the Executive MBA Gradua
Program Committee, equivalent graduate course work from any department
Simon Fraser University. Prior approval is not required for students tosubstitu...,
800 level BUS or BUEC courses as electives. In extraordinary circumstances,
and with the prior permission of the Executive MBA Graduate Progr
Committee, students may alter the course load of two courses per semestE
Weeknight Program Schedule
Semester 1
Fall
MBA
651-5
Managerial Economics
681-5
Interpersonal Behavior in Organizations
Semester 2
Spring
MBA
632-5
Operations Research
670-5
Accounting for Decision Making and Control
Semester 3
Fall
MBA
603-5
Organization and Management
606-5
Financial Management
Semester 4
Spring
MBA
615-5
Marketing Management
Elective
Semester 5
Fall
MBA
607-5
Business Policy
691-5
Business, Government and Society
Semester 6
Spring
MBA
696-5
Seminar in Strategic Analysis
Elective
Weekend Program Schedule
Semester 1
Fall
MBA
651-5 ?
Managerial Economics
681-5 ?
Interpersonal Behavior in Organizations
Semester 2
Spring
MBA 632-5 ?
Operations Research
603-5
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Organization and Management
Semester 3
Summer
MBA
670-5
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Accounting for Decision Making and Control
Elective
Semester 4
Fall
MBA
. 615-5 ?
Marketing Management
606-5 ?
Financial Management
Semester 5
Spring
MBA
607-5 ?
Business Policy
691-5 ?
Business, Government and Society
Semester 6
Summer
MBA
696-5 ?
Seminar in Strategic Analysis
Elective
Executive MBA Program Courses
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MBA ?
603-5
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Organization and Management
Analysis of the inter-relatedness of major subdivisions of the organization and
interactions between the organization and its environment. The managem'
of motivation and job design.
MBA
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604-5 ?
Organizational Change and Development
An examination of the concepts, principles and assumptions of organization
development. ?
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MBA ?
606-5
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Financial Management
An introduction to decision making with respect to investments (capital
eting), financing and dividend policy.
MBA ?
607-5 ?
Business Policy
Analysis of problems affecting the character and success of the total ente
Emphasis on the functions, responsibilities, and viewpoint of top-level g
management.
MBA ?
610-5 ?
Directed Studies in Business Administration
Individual study with a faculty member. The course outline must be appro
by the Graduate Program Committee.
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MBA ?
611-5 ?
Directed Studies in Business Administration
Individual study with a faculty member. The course outline must be approved
by the Graduate Program Committee.
MBA ?
612-5.-'Directed Studies in Business Administration
Individual study with a faculty member. The course outline must be approved
by the Graduate Program Committee.
