Frequently Asked Questions
- What sets the MBA Fellows Program apart from the general MBA?
- How long is the program?
- What degree will participants earn?
- How many participants are in the program?
- Are there any individual projects, or are all nine projects team based?
- Is a laptop needed and if so, what are the specifications?
- Is the GMAT a requirement?
- Is an interview required?
- What are the admissions requirements?
- Tuition - How much is the tuition and what does it cover?
- Do you offer financial aid?
- Where and when do classes meet?
- Are participants required to stay overnight if they live in the area?
- How will I stay in contact with my project team and the MBA faculty team?
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What sets the MBA Fellows Program apart from the general MBA?
The MBA Fellows Program merges robust project-based action learning with the power of electronic collaboration, enabling participants to integrate working and learning experiences while continuing career growth. Intensive residency experiences are designed to enhance leadership skills, allow accelerated project start-up, evaluate project deliverables, and assess individual learning.
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How long is the program?
The two-year program is organized around nine integrated learning projects. Projects are introduced at each residency and concluded in 12 weeks during the next residency. Residencies will consist of three one-week residential experiences and six extended weekend residencies over the two years. -
What degree will participants earn?
At the end of the two-year program, participants will have earned 54 credits and an MBA from the Carey Business School.
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How many participants are in the program?
Up to 30 participants will be enrolled in each cohort. The initial cohort began November 2006. -
Are there any individual projects, or are all nine projects team based?
There are two individual projects that are designed to achieve personal goals where the context could be job-related. Team-based projects engage learners in collaborative efforts with teammates. During team projects, individuals will be responsible for working through learning modules and will receive feedback from the faculty on their individual progress. Both individual and team efforts between residencies are supported by the electronic learning community, a technology-mediated learning tool developed at Johns Hopkins University and facilitated by the faculty and outside experts.
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Is a laptop needed and if so, what are the specifications?
Yes, a personal laptop is required for the program. Minimum notebook configuration is as follows:
- Intel Mobile Pentium Processor (1.8GHz)
- Windows XP Professional, SP2
- 512K RAM
- 30GB Hard Drive
- 10/100 Ethernet adapter
- 24X CD-RW/DVD
- Wireless network card supporting 802.11b/g
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Is the GMAT a requirement?
No. Due to the nature of the target audience the GMAT or other measures of standardized testing are not required. The MBA Fellows are individuals who have already demonstrated at least 2-4 years of experience in increasingly responsible positions.
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Is an interview required?
Yes. Each applicant will participate in a personal interview with the director and members of the program staff, and/or faculty team. The purpose of the interview will be to gauge the readiness of the applicant for the program. This interview may be performed via telephone or another appropriate means of communication.
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What are the admissions requirements?
Application materials consist of:
- Completed program application (online form; opens a new browser window), with $70 application fee
- Official transcripts
- Essay
- Resume
- Two letters of professional recommendation
- Sponsor letter from employer
- An interview
Completed application materials should be sent to:
MBA Fellows Program Coordinator
Carey Business School
Johns Hopkins University
10 N. Charles Street
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Tuition - How much is the tuition and what does it cover?
The tuition of the two-year MBA Fellows Program is a fixed cost that covers application, registration and graduation fees, books, materials, and lodging (including breakfasts and lunches) at the Mount Washington Conference Center. Payments are due on a quarterly basis one week prior to each residency. See the Carey Business School Web site for the current program costs.
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Do you offer financial aid?
The Carey Business School offers a broad program of financial support. For information on federal grants, low interest loans, scholarships, and other financial aid, visit our Web site at www.onestop.jhu.edu. -
Where and when do classes meet?
The inaugural cohort of 30 MBA Fellows began in November, 2006, at the Mount Washington Conference Center. Participants will meet on a quarterly basis with three extended weekend residencies (from 1 p.m. Thursday to noon on Sunday) and one full week (from 1 p.m. Sunday to noon on Sunday) residency each year. The second and third full week residencies will run from 1 p.m. Monday through 5 p.m. on Saturday.
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Are participants required to stay overnight if they live in the area?
Yes. Staying overnight during residency enriches the overall learning experience and builds a sense of community among fellow participants. Both informal team project collaboration and formal activities will take place during the evening hours.
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How will I stay in contact with my project team and the MBA faculty team?
Collaboration among participants, access to learning materials, and tutoring by experts is supported by the electronic learning community. Teams are not prohibited from meeting in person.
