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Profile:Donald Crooks, Ph.D.Professor and Director ofGraduate Business ProgramsDonald Crooks, who earnedhis undergraduate degreeand his MBA from Wagner College,returned to the campus he lovesin 2002 after a 30-year careeron Wall Street. As a managingdirector at Morgan Stanleyand Lehman Brothers, he wasresponsible for global trading andrisk for all equity products andstock exchanges worldwide. He isa recognized industry expert inmatters of trading, execution,and risk.Today, he teaches coursesincluding Current Issues inBusiness, Globalization andIts Impact on Organizations,Managerial Finance, StrategicLeadership and Change,Investment Analysis, BusinessPolicy, and Management.“After more than threedecades in senior managementroles in the corporate world,I know the importance of thecustomer’s needs and wants,” hesays. “As director, I personally actas mentor and advisor to all MBAstudents, and this does not end atgraduation. Throughout the yearI stop by all of our classes, andthe students have access to mypersonal contact information.“In the Wagner MBA programs,the students are our onlybusiness.”
The Wagner MBAWhat are you looking for in an MBA program?If your checklist includes: T he knowledge and skills you need toadvance professionally and to deal effectivelywith today’s new and complex challenges; A program tailored to your needs, schedules,and interests; Personal attention from a program directorand faculty dedicated to helping you achieveyour unique goals; S mall classes where you can develop closerelationships with highly qualified facultyand fellow students from a wide variety ofprofessional backgrounds; A ccess to corporations and business leadersfrom many different fields while you live andlearn in one of the world’s great financialcenters, New York City; then you should consider the Wagner MBA.Wagner MBA Means Business,and Our Only Business Is Our Students.ContentsThe New York City Experience . 2The Wagner MBA: Key Facts . . 2-3The Traditional MBA . 4The Executive MBA . 8The Accelerated MBA .12Career Connections & .16Educational EnhancementsFinancing, Housing, & Admission .17Overview of Wagner MBA Programs. Back
The New York City ExperienceLocated in the New York City Borough of Staten Island, Wagner Collegefeatures the tranquil beauty that once made it a haven for wealthy families suchas the Vanderbilts and the Cunards. Yet our traditional campus is located only 30minutes from Manhattan’s downtown financial district. And our academic program ranksamong the top 25 for master’s-level universities in the North in the U.S. News & World Report“America’s Best Colleges” guide.With a free shuttle service to the Staten Island Ferry, Wagner’s strategic location allows it to maintain closeties with Manhattan’s business community, providing ideal opportunities for Wagner MBA students.Prime LocationSet on a Staten Island hilltop, the Wagner College campus offers a magnificent viewof the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge and easy access to Manhattan’s financial district.The Wagner MBA K ey FactsWagner offers three programs —the Traditional MBA, Executive MBA,and Accelerated MBA — tailor-madefor individuals of different interests,schedules, and stages of their professional life.2Our accomplished faculty bring awealth of practical knowledge to theclassroom, drawn from distinguishedbusiness careers.The level of personal attentionoffered in the Wagner MBA programsis unmatched, with an averageenrollment of only 115 students inall three programs and classes of nomore than 20 students.
Profile:Lauren JeBranAccelerated MBA AlumnaLauren JeBran, associate atMorgan Stanley in NewYork City, entered the WagnerAccelerated MBA programimmediately after college. Shesays it prepared her well to launcha career in finance.“I knew that I wanted to goback for my MBA,” she says, “butI wasn’t sure if I should do it rightafter college or work for a fewyears first. When I heard Dr. Crooksdescribing this program, I knew itwould be a great opportunity.”First, she says, the intensivecoursework expanded what shehad learned as an undergraduate.In addition, the small class sizesallowed the professors to get toknow her personality and strengthswell and become valuable careeradvisors. “I knew I wanted to gointo finance, but that’s a big field,”she says. “My first position atMorgan Stanley was as an analyst— a good fit for me.”The internship phase of theprogram, known as the ActionLearning Project, then created asmooth transition from courseworkinto the real world. Lauren’s projectwas at Credit Suisse, allowing herAll MBA students receive personaladvisement from the programdirector, who is committed totheir success.Students develop close, supportiverelationships in our cohort-basedprograms, the Executive MBA andAccelerated MBA, and expand theirknowledge through each other inall programs.to apply her skills and to gain greatexposure while guiding her into herchosen career field.“By the end of the program,you’re all set to enter the workingworld,” she concludes.3
TraditionalThe Traditional MBAA Flexible Program for Working ProfessionalsThe Traditional MBA program develops competitive managerial leadersand decision-makers for the private and public sectors. Students acquirecomprehensive knowledge of business concepts and skills, and the abilityto apply them to their chosen field.OutcomesProgram Structure A comprehensive knowledge of, and aglobal perspective on, key businessconcepts and skills. Competence in applying businessconcepts and skills to your major fieldof concentration. Strong quantitative skills to analyzemajor business issues. The ability to conduct empiricalresearch and report the resultseffectively and professionally.The program consists of 45 credits(15 courses):Student Body ProfileGender: 68% males, 32% femalesAverage Age: 24Undergraduate GPA: 3.10Years of Professional Experience:1–4 C ore Tier (15 credits): A strongcore gives students specifictechnical expertise in economics,accounting, management, statistics,communications, and law. M ajor Tier (15 credits): Studentschoose from an array of coursework togain a solid basis of knowledge andskills in their chosen major(s). C apstone Tier (12 credits): Courseworkin strategic management, forecasting,organizational change, and strategicleadership allows students to integratetechnical knowledge and managerialapproaches. E lective (3 credits)Most students enroll in three courses persemester. The degree may be completedin as little as 18 months (five semesters),or over as many as five years.The Wagner Traditional MBA Key FactsFive major areas of concentrationare offered: finance, health careadministration, internationalbusiness, management, andmarketing.4The program may be completedat your own pace, in two tofive years.A wide array of evening andweekend classes are availableto meet the busy schedules ofworking professionals.
Profile:Stanley Lapidow, Ph.D.Adjunct Assistant ProfessorStanley Lapidow is the formermanager of environmentalhealth and safety for the NewJersey State Department ofTreasury, where he was responsiblefor administering occupationaland environmental health andsafety programs for over 4,000employees. He previously servedin management positions in thepharmaceutical industry, and heis a veteran of the United StatesArmy Chemical Corps.“In the Wagner MBA program,we’re not just interested intextbook answers, but in reallife experiences,” he says. “I’vebeen in all kinds of areas, fromgovernment work on the federaland state level to industry.Teaching at Wagner gives me achance to impart my experiencesto the students.”Courses taught by ProfessorLapidow, who also serves on thefaculty of Fairleigh DickinsonPark-Like CampusWagner College has repeatedlyappeared on the Princeton Review’slist of the nation’s most beautifulcampuses. Seen below: the WagnerUnion and Trautmann Square.University and Middlesex CountyCollege, include OrganizationalBehavior and Total QualityManagement.On average, 80 students areenrolled each year, and classsizes are capped at 20 studentsto create an intimate andefficient learning environment.5
Profile:Frank DeSimoneVisiting Assistant Professorof MarketingFrank DeSimone’s businessexperience ranges from Internetadvertising and technology to themanufacturing and distributionof cosmetics and fragrances. Hisachievements include developingEnforsys Inc. into the numberone provider of sophisticated lawenforcement software in the state ofNew Jersey; acquiring and integratingthe Ben Rickert and Cambridgebrands into a private label cosmeticsmanufacturing company; and managingthe successful public offering of AzurelInc. on the NASDAQ stock exchange.Today, he enthusiastically shareshis experience and knowledge withWagner MBA students. “I like teachingin the program because it is an intimatesetting, where the teacher gets toknow each student individually. It is aconstructive, customized program, withdedicated teachers and administrators,”he says.Named Wagner’s Graduate Professorof the Year in 2006, DeSimone teachesStrategic Management and MarketingManagement. He is completing hisPh.D. at the International School ofManagement, based in Paris.“I am very proud to be part of theprogram,” he says. “We offer a qualitybusiness education as the framework toteach students about themselves, andwhere they might fit in the businessworld with the greatest level ofsuccess.”6
T he T raditional MBAMajorsAdmission RequirementsStudent choose one or two majors tocomplete in the program:Requirements for admission into theTraditional MBA program include abachelor’s degree, a GMAT score, twoletters of recommendation, and a personalstatement. In addition, all incomingstudents must demonstrate proficiencyin spreadsheet and word processing,mathematics, accounting, and statistics.All proficiency requirements must becompleted by the end of the firstsemester of the MBA program. Finance Health Care Administration International Business Management MarketingStudents who complete one major mayelect, upon approval, to complete anadditional 15 credits (5 courses) in asecond major field.Class ScheduleInternational StudyMost classes meet for two hours oncea week (Monday through Thursday),between 6 p.m. and 10 p.m., for a fullsemester. Selected courses are offeredon Saturdays, allowing students to fulfillcourse requirements over five concentratedSaturday class meetings (9 a.m.–4 p.m.).The combination of the evening andSaturday classes allows students to bettercoordinate their academic schedule withtheir work obligations.Traditional MBA students have theopportunity to take the electivecourse Global Perspectives inBusiness, a one-week programconducted in the major businesscenters of one or two foreigncountries. While visiting firms andorganizations outside of the U.S.,students gain first-hand insightinto the global business setting.Course topics include globalization,cultural influences on consumerbehavior, and European economicintegration.Instructional MethodsThe curriculum employs both traditionaland leading-edge technologies indelivering management education.Methods of instruction include: Traditional lectures and class discussions Case studies Advanced computer simulations Experiential exercises7
ExecutiveThe Executive MBACreating Effective Managers and Change AgentsThe Executive MBA program provides middle-level managers and professionalsthe behavioral-management skills necessary to advance within their organizationsand to effect positive change in today’s dynamic business environment. Theemphasis is not on number-crunching, but on managing an organization’s mostcritical resource — its people. Team building, communication, motivation, anddecision-making skills are stressed throughout the curriculum.Student Body ProfileSponsorshipGender: 53% males, 47% femalesAverage Age: 33Average Years of Experience: 9Professional Fields: banking, healthcare, insurance, pharmaceuticals,telecommunications, and more.Corporations that have sponsored theiremployees in the Wagner Executive MBAprogram include:The Wagner Executive MBA Key FactsThe program is structured toaccommodate the active schedulesof managers and administrators,allowing them to achieve theirdegree without interrupting theircareer.8The degree may be earned inless than two years (21 months). Alexander & Alexander AT&T Bell Atlantic Bombardier Inc. Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. Chase Manhattan Bank Chemical Banking Corp. Citibank Credit Lyonnais MCI Morgan Stanley Nippon Credit Bank NY Life Insurance Pfizer Staten Island University Hospital Time Warner UBS Financial Services UPS VA Medical Center VerizonAll classes meet on Saturdays,minimizing the interruption ofstudents’ work and personal life.
Profile:Michael Johnson M’06Executive MBA AlumnusMichael Johnson is directorof operations for Verizon inManhattan, with responsibility forrunning Verizon’s new FiOS fiberoptic service throughout the city.He began his career with Verizon 19years ago, and now has his eyes seton becoming a chief executive officer.He completed his undergraduatedegree in business managementand economics while working. Bythe time he was ready to beginthe next stage of his education,he had a young family. He tried anonline MBA program, but found thedistance learning format impossibleto manage as a busy professional andfamily man.Then he connected withWagner’s Executive MBA program.The interpersonal dynamics of theclassroom and immediate instructorfeedback were exactly what heneeded, motivating him to make thedrive from his home in upstate NewYork to the Wagner campus. To thisday, he stays in touch with ProfessorDonald Crooks, Wagner MBA programdirector, and his cohort of fellowgraduates.Michael says that the WagnerExecutive MBA made an indelibleThe program is selective,with an average of 20 studentsper year enrolled in twodifferent cohorts.impression. “The level of businessgrowth and awareness is profound,particularly with the internationalbusiness focus,” he says.9
Profile:Jacqueline MonterossoExecutive MBA StudentDirector of corporatecommunications for the RentStabilization Association in NewYork City, Jacqueline Monterossohas her sights set on owning herown political consulting company.She enrolled in Wagner’s EMBAprogram to start achieving herdreams.“The convenience of theSaturday classes allows me tocontinue working full time,”says Jacqueline, who earnedher bachelor’s from Fordhamin political science and MiddleEast studies. “The program iscost effective and ranked wellagainst other New York City EMBAprograms.”She has developed a greatappreciation for her professorsand her fellow students. “Theprofessors are excellent,” she says.“Well-prepared lectures provide agreat forum for class discussions.Every professor is willing to takethe time to answer your questionsthoroughly.“Going through the programwith a small cohort of about 10fellow students, you get to knowthem and the range of businessesthey work in well,” she continues.“This exposure illuminates more ofthe business world than what I hadbeen exposed to.”10
T he E xecutive MBAProgram StructureThe program consists of 45 credits(15 three-credit courses): F unctional Tier (21 credits): A strongfunctional core gives students specifictechnical expertise in economics,accounting, management, marketing,finance, statistics, and computer usage. I ntegrative Tier (12 credits): Theintegrative tier ensures that studentsunderstand how the entire organizationfunctions and relates to its environment. ehavioral Tier (12 credits): The Bbehavioral tier helps students learnabout the consequences of their personalmanagement style and develop moreeffective methods of motivating thepeople they manage.The Cohort ExperienceExecutive MBA students attend theirclasses with other professionals from awide range of industries, who share theirexperiences and perceptions. Throughoutthe program, students remain togetheras a cohort and take their courses in aprescribed sequence. The small-groupdynamics and interactions providesupport and add breadth to the classroomexperience.Instructional MethodsThe curriculum employs both traditionaland leading-edge technologies indelivering management education. Methodsof instruction include:A unique feature of the program is theuse of a large-scale behavioral simulation.Participants in the simulation assumespecific managerial roles in a fictitiousorganization and are given feedback ontheir use of strategic leadership skills andtheir ability to influence change in theirorganizations.AmenitiesIncluded in tuition, a number of amenitiesallow students to focus on their studies: Each student receives a top-of-the-linelaptop computer. All books are provided and delivered tostudents at their home. Breakfast and lunch are provided oncampus. Eliminating bureaucracy, the staff of theMBA office is the first point of contactfor help with any problem.Admission RequirementsAdmission to Wagner’s Executive MBAProgram is highly selective. Candidatesmust have a baccalaureate degree froman accredited institution and a minimumof six years’ experience in a managerialor administrative position. Employersponsorship is highly recommended. Twoletters of recommendation and interviewwith the director of MBA programs arerequired.International StudyAll Executive MBA studentsparticipate in a GlobalCompetitive Business Studyas part of their coursework ininternational business and therelationship between businessand government. This studyincludes a one-week programin the major business centersof one or two foreign countries.Transportation, lodging, siteadmission, and some mealexpenses are fully covered bytuition.Past locations have includedEngland, Ireland, Italy, Germany,Switzerland, France, Belgium,and the Netherlands. During thespring 2009 study, the groupvisited the European Commissionand the European Parliamentin Brussels; Arcelor Mittal, theworld’s largest steel producer, inGhent; and the U.S. Consulate inAmsterdam. Traditional lectures and class discussions Case studies Advanced computer simulations Experiential exercisesTransportationParking is free at the campus, and a free shuttleto the Staten Island Ferry is available hourlyfrom the front gate gazebo (pictured) as well asfrom the center of campus.11
AcceleratedThe Accelerated MBAA 12-Month Program for Young ProfessionalsThe Accelerated MBA is a full-time, 12-month program designed for youngprofessionals and recent college graduates who wish to expedite their entryinto the job market, and also want to pursue an MBA degree. The programexposes students to all major business disciplines, including finance, marketing,international business, and economics. In the spirit of the College’s awardwinning undergraduate curriculum, the Wagner Plan for the Practical LiberalArts, the Accelerated MBA also puts heavy emphasis on oral and writtencommunication skills, as well as the building of a cohesive learning community.Student Body ProfileProgram StructureGender: 67% males, 33% femalesAverage Age: 22Undergraduate GPA: 3.26The Accelerated MBA curriculumconsists of 46 credits, completed overthree consecutive, full-time semesters.Throughout the program, students remaintogether as a cohort group and take theircourses in a prescribed sequence. Thecoursework exposes students to all majorbusiness disciplines, including finance,marketing, international business,and economics. The program focusesprimarily on strengthening students’analytical and problem-solving skills,managerial leadership and responsibility,and information-technology skills. Inaddition, effective communication andwriting skills are stressed throughoutthe program.The Wagner Accelerated MBA K ey FactsThe Accelerated MBA featuresan intensive, tightly stru
and his MBA from Wagner College, returned to the campus he loves in 2002 after a 30-year career on Wall Street. As a managing director at Morgan Stanley and Lehman Brothers, he was responsible for global trading and risk for all equity products and stock exchanges worldwide. He is a rec
