The SMU MBA. Preparing you for the Real World

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1 The SMU MBA Preparing you for the Real World

2 SMU: A Different University Unique Seminar-style learning Born in 2000 Modeled after Wharton 100 events every 3 months Top faculty City campus Close links to business community

3 The SMU MBA Classroom Experience Interactive, seminar-style of learning Emphasis on class participation, group projects & presentations Smaller class size -> Greater 1-on-1 attention Asian Case Studies created at SMU

4 Who Will Be My Classmates? Class of 2013: 100 students Some of Our Students Area of Origin: Asia, North America & Europe Ave Age: 29.5 years old Female: 37% Minhee Son Cosmetics Queen Alice Chu Scientist Ave Work Experience: 5.4 yrs Ave GMAT score: 640 Johaness Chen Entrepreneur Mikel Gorostiaga Business Development

5 International Learning Experience Overseas Business Study Trips Vietnam Oct 2012 Thailand Jul 2013 Visit companies (from case studies) & interact with Management for learning & networking Learn about the country, culture and people Overseas Student Exchanges University of British Columbia, Canada Instituto de Empressa (IE), Spain University of St Gallen, Switzerland Seoul National University, South Korea KEIO University Japan

6 Your Professional Journey Begins Here Access to Career Services Director & Panel of Career Coaches Industry/Sector-Specific Training Resume & Cover Letter Critique Clinics Professional Skills Development, Including Interviewing, Networking & Salary Negotiation Career Needs Analysis & Profiling Assessments

7 100% of Class of 2012 Secured Summer Internships at the Following Great Firms

8 Class of 2012 MBAs : Iconic Graduates

9 In the Background, Engaging with Corporate Partners SMU Career Services partners with 2,000+ companies: Assess companies hiring needs Source for internships and full-time jobs Organize on-campus career fairs, networking events, and company visits Elicit feedback from companies and negotiate hiring terms for students

10 Why Employers Love SMU MBAs Vicky BINDRA, President, Asia/Pacific, Middle East & Africa MasterCard Worldwide In the course of a regular business day, my staff and I encounter a range of complex challenges. So I expect my managers to always be thinking on their feet. Skills like leadership, communication, and negotiation in cross-cultural situations are crucial management skills for a company like ours. And I m glad to see that they re strongly emphasized in the SMU MBA program. Top 5 Skills Preferred by Employers* 1. Communication Skills 4. Core Business Knowledge 2. Strategic Planning Skills 5. Ability to Manage Change 3. Proven Ability to Perform *Source: 2011 GMAC Corporate Recruiter Survey

11 What will you study? 8 Core 4 Supplemental Core Accounting Macroeconomics Finance Operations Marketing Strategy Asian Business Decision Analysis + Communication Leadership Negotiation Creative & Critical Thinking 6 Electives Accounting Communication Management Marketing Finance OBHR and more..

12 Full-time MBA 12 months Start Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Finish Core modules Internship Elective modules Class Schedule Weekdays for Core; Weeknights for Electives Selected weekends Up to 4 weeks of breaks 10-week, Paid Internship Compulsory and for academic credit July through September Internships sourced by Career Services and/or students