You
can judge a business school in many ways. However, one
of the best may be to examine the faculty that will
be teaching you. By this criteria, the Else School has
one of the finest programs in the country. The Else
School faculty brings many years of practical work experience,
consulting and research experience, and academic expertise
to the table. And you won't just be sitting in a classroom
listening to the lecture. Through the interactive nature
of our courses, you will be an active participant in
the learning process. Our professors truly are "the
best" when it comes to getting the most out of a class.
Backgrounds
Our
full-time faculty have earned their Ph.D., JD, and DBA
degrees from many prestigious national institutions,
including the University of Pennsylvania, Virginia Tech,
the University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, the University
of Houston, the University of Georgia, and others. Our
accounting faculty members all have CPAs and our faculty
also includes a Chartered Financial Analyst and a Certified
Valuation Analyst. In addition to this strong academic
background, professors stay current with business and
industry through consulting with major corporations,
health care firms, governmental entities, and non-profit
organizations. You'll receive firsthand knowledge about
the work that goes on outside the classroom.
Teaching
Styles
In
the classroom, professors strive to engage and inform
their students, rather than just cover the material.
Students are taught through discussion-oriented and
team-led classes. Group work is common and cases are
used frequently. Professors encourage student participation
in class discussions and group projects and presentations.
In the first MBA Core course, for example, students
will divide into teams to present class material to
their peers.
Accessibility
Professors
at the Else School are dedicated to helping students
attain their goals. Faculty members make themselves
available to guide students through their course selection,
choice of focus areas, and ultimately their job search.
Because of the small classes, our professors have the
opportunity to build strong relationships with their
students. In addition, full-time students may have the
opportunity to work with a professor as a graduate assistant,
further strengthening an important relationship that
could land a great job or recommendation into a Ph.D.
program.
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