Name of school:
The International University

Status of the institution: Private

Name of Dean: M.Moshe Porat

Country: USA

Address:
SBM 006-00, 1810 N,
13th Street, Philadelphia
PA 19122, USA

Telephone: 1-215-2248156
Fax: 1-215-2248251

Web site : www.interuni.edu

We offer a cross cultural learning process in the world's major economic regions: Europe, North America and Asia. Our MBA program focuses on personal development and close contacts with the business community. We offer an international and integrated curriculum. Our students conduct strategic level team consulting project in a multi-national corporations world wide. Come join us and share our educational experience.

History:
The International University was founded in 1884 as an independent institution offering students a high quality education. We are based in Philadelphia and are proud to state that we are the largest and oldest University in the region.

Mission:
Our goal is to produce business leaders with vision, technical and interpersonal skills necessary to cope with the demands of a world-wide business community.

Accreditation :
Accredited by AACSB (International Association in Management Education), ACICS since 1901.

International exposure:
Our students get hands-on educational experience in Europe, North America and Asia by studying, living and working there

All courses have been newly developed and taught from a global and comparative perspective. The educational approach is international, comprehensive and truly global. Teaching methods include case-studies, lectures, simulations, role plays, research projects. Students have a choice of 8 electives in addition to 12 core courses. Courses are offered in marketing, finance, accounting, operations, strategy and IT.

Course Title: MBA

Type of program: Full time

Degrees and Majors:
MBA in International Business

School concentration:
MBA in International Business

Language of instruction: English

Course start dates:
September 2001
January 2002

Duration of course: 1 year

Total enrolment: 700

International students: 550

Nationalities represented: 47

Students per class: 65

Average age: 31

Age range: 23-38

Number of applicants: 14100

Number of applicants admitted: 1400

Average work experience: 4 years

Entrance 2001 / 2002: 21 September,2001; 21January 2002

Application deadline:
-local: 2 February 2001 for September program; 2 July for January program
-international: 2 February 2001 for September program; 2 July for January program

How to apply:
Send completed application form including statement of professional plans and goals, reference reports, university transcripts, application fees and course description to one of the IMBA program offices. Do not send GMAT and TOEFL score reports with application. Applicants must request ETS that send scores directly to The International University. There is limited enrolment and admissions are on a rolling basis, so apply early. Final decision depends on application evaluation.

Admission criteria:
• Academic background required: A Bachelor's degree or equivalent (BAC+4 in French)

• Tests Required: GMAT, TOEFL for non-native English speakers

•GMAT score range:550-700

•TOEFL score range: 600 ³ 700

• Work experience required: 24 months. However we consider fresh graduates if they show exceptional maturity levels

• Other: If your application is approved you will be invited for personal interview.

Where to apply: (download application)

Library:
Our library has over 1.7 million books, 1.000 business periodicals and newspapers. In additions there are also woks related to the programs of study offered at the university. A professional librarian is there to help students in effectively use the library.

Computer lab:
There are hundreds of networked computers in the main computer building. It is also equipped with CD-Rom and State-of-the-art software for research and study.

Housing:
On campus accommodation is offered. We also have we have an international student office which takes care of private housing and advice

Location:
Philadelphia -the second largest city on the US east coast- has a city centre which is less than 2 miles away from the campus. The city offers a wide range of activities for everybody.

Additional information:
The International University also has campuses in Japan, Spain and Italy. Students have an option to transfer from campus to campus

International exposure:
Our faculty members have wide experience and come from different parts of the world. Some of them have published books, where others published articles in leading economic magazines and newspapers.

Tuition and fees per year:
local: $25,000
international: $ 27,000

Approximate student budget:
housing: $ 6,000
books: $600
personal expenses: $2,000

Scholarships offered:
-local: 20
-international: 40

Grants offered:
-local:5
-international: 15

Application deadline:
-local:
2 February 2001 for September program;
2 July for January program
-international:
2 February 2001 for September program;
2 July for January program

Loans:
-local: 25
-international: 50

Full members: 30

Visiting members: 25

International members: 20

Prominent members:

• Mr. Ivanov ³ DBA from Havard in International Finance
• MS. Chaterjee ³ PhD from Columbia University in Strategy
• Mme Cutler ³ Phd INSEAD ³ marketing
• Mr. Lallas ³ Phd Boston University ³ quality control

Career services on-campus:
Our State-of-art resource room holds ÍMeet the employer" sessions and sponsors numerous other events like interview sessions, work shops on preparing CV"s etc. We conduct 2 recruitment fairs every year and our recruitment officers help students find jobs of their choice

Number of recruiting companies: 206 in 1994
-national: 56
-international: 150

Major industries:
Finance & consulting, marketing and IT

Number of jobs offered per year:
-national: 150
-international: 400

% of students employed 3 months after graduation: 100%

Number of internships offered per year: 550

Top 10 recruiters:

• Arthur Andersen
• Ernst & Young
• Merck
• Nortel Networks
• Bloomberg Financial Markets
• General Electric
• Ford
• Citibank
• Pricewaterhousecoopers
• BNP-Paribas

• Investment Banking
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Logistics
• Advertising & Marketing
• Managerial accounting

Number of alumni: 100,000

Number of international alumni: 700,000

Getting in touch with alumni:

• Mr. Guy Dillon
• Mr. Charles Russel
• Ms. Sophie Hall
• Mrs. Jaya Ranganathan
• Mr. Jules Nikonov
• Ms. Margaret Poklinkovsky
• Mr. Yovan Duran
• Ms. Brigita Finney
• Ms. Lira Mendonca
• Mr. Christopher Needham

List of reputed alumni in the world:

• Mr.Jack Welsh ³ CEO GE
• Ms.Margret Thacher ³Ex PM UK
• Mr.Bill Gates ³ CEO Microsoft
• Mr.Michel Porter ³ Economist
• Ms.Indira Gandhi ³ PM India
• Mr.Bezos ³ CEO Amazon.com
• Mr.Steven Speilberg ³ Film Director
• Ms.Bobbi Brown ³ entrepreneur
• Ms.Eileen Ford ³ CEO Ford models
• Mr.Sam Walton ³ CEO Wal-Mart

Dean: M.Moshe Porat

Director of MBA Program: Mme. C. Barody

Director of admissions: Mr.Lecocq

Director of financial aid: Ms. Cranfield

Director of career services: Mr.Simpson

Director of alumni relations: Mr.Jain

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International locations :

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International fairs:

Individual participation:

Interview sessions possible:

Undergraduate: YES

Graduate: YES

POSTGRADUATE: NO

Language studies: NO

Distance learning: YES

Other: NO