The University of Wisconsin System

2. The University of Wisconsin System • The University of Wisconsin-Parkside is one of 11 comprehensive campuses in the distinguished University of Wisconsin-System. • Since its creation, the University of Wisconsin System has established itself as one of the world's premier public university systems. The UW educates more than 173,000 students on its campuses, and serves more than one million citizens through statewide extension programs.

3. Location • UW-Parkside is located in the urban corridor that includes Milwaukee to the north and Chicago to the south.

4. Our Local Communities • UW-Parkside is located between the communities of Kenosha (population 96, 240) and Racine (population 81,592).

5. Undergraduate Degree Programs

6. Graduate Degree Programs • Master of Business Administration • Master of Science in Computer & Information Systems • Master of Science in Applied Molecular Biology

7. New Majors • UW-Parkside has added exciting new degree programs like the Applied Health Sciences (AHS) major for students seeking careers in high-demand health care professions. • The university’s 90 percent placement rate to graduate schools opens doors for our students. To prepare students for the careers they want, Applied Health Sciences joins our respected Business, Biological Sciences and Criminal Justice programs; innovative Sport and Fitness Management and Graphic Arts Animation majors.

8. New Construction • A new suite-style residence hall, scheduled to open in the Fall of 2009 is currently under construction and will add 250 beds to our current on-campus living spaces total of 765. • New Residence Hall Features: • 4 or 5 people per suite • Private bathrooms in suite • Walk-in closets • Carpeted rooms • Wi-Fi • Convenient lounges for socializing and studying • Kitchenettes in each community • Fitness area • Easy access to classes and new union

9. New Construction • The UW-Parkside Student Center recently underwent a $25 million expansion and houses the campus bookstore, credit union, food service and student involvement center.

10. School of Business & Technology Fred Ebeid, Ph.D. Dean

11. School of Business & Technology (SBT) • Two departments – Business & Computer Science • 800 undergraduate majors • 98 graduate students • 2,462 headcount; 171 classes – Spring 2009 • Solutions for Economic Growth (SEG) Center • 85 projects in Fall/Spring 2007-08; involves up to 325 students; profit/non-profit

12. School of Business & Technology • 5-minute Webmercial

13. Undergradute Programs Majors: Business with concentrations in: Accounting Finance General Business Human Resource Management Marketing Management Information Systems (MIS) Minors: Business and MIS Certificates: Entrepreneurship and Project Management

14. Undergradute Programs Major: Computer Science Minors: • Computer Science • Web Development Certificates: • Unix System Administration • World Wide Web Publishing • Cyber Security

15. Graduate Programs in SBT Business Administration (MBA) Computer Information Systems (MSCIS)

16. The MBA Program AACSB International Accredited

17. WHO PURSUES AN MBA? • Business professionals • Computer professionals • Healthcare professionals • Engineers • Lawyers • Teachers

18. WHY AN MBA? • Satisfy changing job requirements • Move up the ladder • Career change • Increase in earning power • Self-improvement • Life-long learning/goal

19. WHY AN MBA AT UWP? • AACSB International accreditation (1995) • Only 554 (5.4%) schools worldwide have this distinction; 459 (30.6%) in the U.S. • Estimated 10,265 schools worldwide; 1500 in the U.S. offer business degrees • Interactive, small-class environment • Faculty-student interaction • Team-oriented learning • Application-oriented learning

20. WHY AN MBA AT UWP? • 8-week courses • Evening format • Courses offered • Face-to-face classes on campus • Web-based classes • Highly qualified faculty • Individualized advising

21. I DO NOT HAVE A BUSINESS DEGREE…. • Your undergraduate degree can be in any discipline • You need a bachelor’s degree or an advanced degree from a regionally accredited institution • It may take you a little longer to earn your MBA

22. MBA CURRICULUM Three components of the MBA degree • Foundation courses • Core courses • Elective courses

23. HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE? • If you have the foundation courses completed • You can finish in as little as 2 or 3 semesters full-time • If you need the foundation courses • You can finish in as little as 4-6 semesters full-time

24. CONTACT INFORMATION • www.uwp.edu Keyword: MBA • Debbie Dawdy • 262.595.2280 • dawdy@uwp.edu • Dirk Baldwin • 262.595.2046 • baldwin@uwp.edu

25. Master of Science in Computer and Information Systems

26. What is Computer and Information Systems? Blend of: • Computer Science technical skills • Management Information Systems • Applied skills • Management skills • Interpersonal skills

27. Goal of MSCIS Program • Increase supply of high quality IT professionals in the region • Targets two populations • Those with non-technical bachelors degrees • Those already holding BS in CS or MIS

28. Program Strengths • Small class sizes • Outstanding instructors • Cutting edge curriculum • Dedicated lab facilities • Highly marketable skills

29. Curriculum Outline • Prerequisites + 30 graduate credits • Can be completed in 1 year of full-time attendance counting summers (after prerequisites)

30. CONTACT INFORMATION • www.uwp.edu Keyword: MSCIS • Connie Wheeler • 262.595.2314 • wheelerc@uwp.edu • Stu Hansen • 262.595.3395 • hansen@uwp.edu

31. HOW MUCH WILL IT COST?

32. Exchange Students (non-degree seeking) • Cost for studying at UWP for one-semester: • Room: $1,600 (University apts) • Meals:$940 • International insurance: $450 • Books and spending money: depend on student

33. Degree Seeking Student: Undergraduate • Cost for studying at UWP for one academic year: • Tuition: $6,822 • Room: $3,200 • Meals: $1,880 • International insurance: $900 • New student fee: $125 • Books and spending money: varies • International scholarship available *Fees are subject to change and scholarships are competitive

34. Degree Seeking Student: Graduate • Cost for studying at UWP for one academic year:* • Tuition: $8,880 • Room: $3,200 • Meals: $1,880 • International insurance: $900 • New student fee: $125 • Books and spending money: varies • International scholarship available *Fees are subject to change and scholarships are competitive

35. Program Details

36. Exchange Students(both undergraduate & graduate) Not all classes are offered every semester. To find what are offered for any given semester, go to: http://www.uwp.edu/departments/registrar/ • English Proficiency: • 525 on TOEFL or equivalent • Tuition: pay tuition at your home institution • Class selection: School of Business &Technology offers • Over 170 undergraduate classes • Over 50 graduate classes You may select non-business classes Most importantly, the classes you take should be useful in fulfilling your degree requirement at your university

37. Degree Seeking Undergraduate Students English Proficiency: TOEFL 525 (or equivalent) • Financial Resources: • $12,927 + books & spending money • International scholarship may reduce the tuition Degree Requirements • General education requirements: • Humanities & arts (12 cr.) • Social & behavioral science (12 cr.) • Natural science (12 cr.) • Business requirements: • Fundamental business preparation (31 cr. Including math, econ., statistics, introductory acct., and English classes) • Upper level business foundation core (18-21 cr.) • Concentration courses (15-27 cr.)

38. Degree Seeking Graduate Students English Proficiency: TOEFL 525 (or equivalent) GMAT Score (may be waived if undergraduate GPA>3.0 on a 4.0 scale) • Financial Resources: • $14,925 + books & spending money • International scholarship may reduce the tuition Program Requirements • Foundation courses: • Should complete prior to depart to the US • Accounting, finance, marketing, economics, management, computer, statistics, and college algebra • Most should be satisfied if your undergraduate degree is in business • Can be taken from UWP online • Degree requirements: • Required courses (16 cr.) • Elective courses (16 cr.) • A maximum of 12 credit hours can be transferred.

39. Welcome to UW-Parkside!