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Here’s a profile of the CSU MBA program. I’ve had a few queries asking “how satisfied are you?” etc. with the CSU, distance MBA program. I thought this post might answer some questons for those looking for a distance program. This information comes from a military MBA site.

militarymba.net/colorado.html

Colorado State University
College of Business Distance MBA Program
Contact Information:
Colorado State University
College of Business
Distance MBA Program
1270 Campus Delivery
Fort Collins, CO 80523-1270

1-800-491-4MBA ex 2 or 1-800-491-4622 ex 2
www.CSUmba.com
susan.meyer@colostate.edu

MBA Degree Programs:
Comprehensive Distance MBA Program offered in a 2-year or 4-year format
Evening MBA program on-campus in Fort Collins offered in a 21-month format
Executive MBA program on-campus in Denver offered in a 21-month format

Accreditation(s):
AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Since 1970.
Member of the North Central Association
The Higher Learning Commission

Admission Requirements:
In brief, the admissions requirements are (the admissions committee looks at the
composite qualifications of an individual not at each criterion in isolation):
Bachelor’s Degree, 3.0 GPA or better
GMAT score of 550 or better (GMAT waivers may be possible)
TOEFL score of 565/227
4 or more years full-time work experience – Junior officers may be eligible for
admission with less than 4 years of experience.

Prospective students are required to submit official transcripts from all previous institutions attended. In the case of international students, the TOEFL is required. The program’s website can provide you with greater detail on these requirements as well as the minimum scores accepted by the College. For additional information on GMAT and TOEFL exam schedules near you, the following contact information is provided:

Tuition:
The tuition varies by MBA program. The Distance MBA Program costs are $547* for each credit hour effective Fall 2006.

Description of Learning Environment for Students:
Distance MBA Program
Course content is delivered using mixed-media DVD technology allowing anywhere viewing. Each session of the on-campus MBA classes are taped, burned onto the DVDs and mailed out the next morning to distance MBA students around the world. The student receives the full lecture, class discussions, student questions and copies of the PowerPoints®.

As much as possible, the entire classroom environment is delivered to each distance MBA student around the world.
Distance students enjoy an inclusive environment. The distance student follows the same group of on-campus students throughout the program and is encouraged to engage in discussions with the on-campus students through our technology hub.

Additionally, distance MBA students are supported by the College of Business program coordinators, the MBA advisor, and technical support. Additionally, students have access to the wonderful reference business library. Distance MBA students are encouraged to come to Fort Collins for graduation and the related fesitivies.
Individuals serving in the military and employed by the Federal Government make up the largest single group of students (current and alumni) in the CSU Distance MBA Program. Military personnel in the US or deployed around the world have found the DVD course delivery technology to give them the flexibility they need to complete the program.
Colorado State University’s Distance MBA Program is one of the very few AACSB accredited distance programs in the United States. Distance MBA Program students earn their MBA from Colorado State University; they do not earn an online or distance degree.

Faculty:
The MBA courses through the College of Business are taught by tenure-track Ph.D. faculty. Those who teach in the MBA programs are some of the best in the College of Business and most have extensive business experience in addition to their academic achievements. Group sections for the distance MBA students are facilitated by highly qualified adjunct faculty who have extensive experience in their specific areas of expertise.

Distance MBA Program students communicate with their professors, other students and team members through a sophisticated communications application. Using threaded discussions or the chat room, distance students are connected to the campus and all its support services.
Accomplishments/Recognition:
AACSB - top 20 percent of accredited business schools worldwide
Princeton Review – Ranked #1 Best Administered Distance MBA Program, 2006
IBM National Technology Hub - IBM partnered with CSU and provided the College of Business with $21.6 million worth of technology servers so that students may develop and text computer applications

Kiplinger’s - One of the best “big name” distance MBA programs
New York Times - Named the distance MBA a “best buy” by geteducated.com, a distance-education research firm
Forbes - The distance MBA led to CSU being named as one of the nation’s Top 20 Cyber Universities
Templeton Foundation - Twice named CSU a character-building university
US News and World Report - 100 best undergraduate business schools