Enrollment: 463
Average GMAT: 610.00
GMAT Range (25-75%): 550-670
Average Undergrad GPA: 3.26
Regular Application Deadline: 03/01
Rolling Admission: Yes
School Type: Private
Average Age: 27.00
Average Work Experience (months): 45
Student Faculty Ratio: 10:1

Part Time Program: Yes
Evening Program: Yes
Executive MBA Program Offered: Yes
Total Faculty: 109

Average Starting Salary: $84,671.00
Hired Consulting: 14%
Hired Finance: 10%
Hired Operations: 7%
Hired Marketing: 10%

Out-of-State Tuition: $37,000.00
In-State Tuition: $37,000.00
Financial Aid Deadline: 04/30
Students Receiving Some Aid: 96%
Average Annual Total Financial Aid: $21,435.00

School Says - General Information
The Weatherhead School of Management, at Case Western Reserve University, is proud to play a leading role in the evolution of management education by integrating the fundamentals of business with ideas and practices that are transforming individuals, organizations and society. This passionate support of innovation has built our international reputation for producing MBA graduates that help organizations achieve sustainable competitive advantage.

WeatherheadÂ's unique teaching approach features a blend of functional and interpersonal skills that organizations increasingly need. As a result, our MBAs are strong candidates in a business world that demands individuals who make an impact from day one. The input we ask for and receive from local, national and international businesses, as well as our extensive alumni network, is critical to designing our curriculum and advancing our graduatesÂ' careers.

The Weatherhead School entered an exciting new phase of growth with the opening of the Peter B. Lewis Building in October 2002. The most advanced business learning facility in the world, the Lewis Building reflects our innovative approach and clearly places Weatherhead in the vanguard of business education.

The Weatherhead MBA is a distinctive, challenging, and provocative education that will prepare you for a rewarding career in a dynamic, complex and global business environment. Our graduates are redefining business leadership for the 21st century.

The University Setting

Case Western Reserve University is a nationally recognized, independent university, which includes the College of Arts and Sciences, the Case School of Engineering, the School of Graduate Studies and six professional schools:

Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences
School of Dentistry
School of Law
Weatherhead School of Management
School of Medicine
Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing

The University traces its heritage to the founding of Western Reserve University in 1826 and Case Institute of Technology in 1880, culminating in their federation in 1967. Nearly 9,600 students are enrolled, with approximately 6,000 making up the graduate student body. More than 100 different countries are represented, providing a contemporary international perspective. CWRUÂ's University Circle campus places students within one of the most extensive concentrations of educational, scientific, medical, and cultural institutions in the United States, including:

Cleveland Orchestra
Cleveland Museum of Art
Cleveland Museum of Natural History
University Hospitals of Cleveland
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Cleveland Play House

School Says - Student Body
Weatherhead students are a very diverse group--in terms of ethnicity, nationality, education background and work experience. Approximately 40% of our students are international, representing on average, 20-25 different countries. As you can see from the list below, our students bring a strong academic grounding and a wealth of experiences to the program, which is beneficial to all they share with during the MBA experience.

Fall 2003 Entering Class
Full-time students: 120
International students: 45%
Female students: 32%
Minority students: 10%
Age range: 21-39
Average age: 27
Average work experience: 4.3 years
Average GMAT: 620
Average GPA: 3.18

Undergraduate Majors
Business Administration: 31%
Economics: 5%
Humanities / Social Sciences: 30%
Science / Math / Engineering: 31%
Other: 3%

Professional Backgrounds
Automotive: 1%
Banking: 1%
Consumer Products: 3%
Consulting: 8%
Education: 4%
Financial Services: 10%
Government: 1%
Health Care: 7%
Hospitality: 1%
Information Systems: 7%
Insurance: 3%
International Business: 2%
Manufacturing / Operations: 17%
Media: 6%
Non-Profit: 5%
Other: 5%
Real Estate: 1%
Retail: 4%
Student: 8%
Transportation: 4%
Utilities: 2%

All students have the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of student activities.

Community Service: The School believes the contribution of knowledge, skills, and energy to the community is a sound investment for all future leaders. During the MBA Orientation, students participate in a hands-on community service project. MBA students may participate in a high school student advisory group, through which they counsel local high school students on career and educational goals, resume writing, and interviewing skills. Students may participate in the Community Service Recognition Program throughout their MBA and are recognized at graduation for their efforts.

Student Organizations: The Graduate Business Student Association (GBSA) was formed by Weatherhead MBA students to serve as a liaison with WSOM faculty and staff on issues pertaining to student life. The organization's primary focus is to enhance each student's MBA experience in the areas of professional development, academic achievement, and community involvement. Student and professional organizations and special interest groups include:

Black MBA Student Association
Community Service Committee
Entrepreneur Venture Association
Finance and Investment Club
Global Business Group
Graduate Business Student Association
Health Systems Management Association
Human Resources and Organizational Development Group
JD/MBA Student Association
John Hay/WSOM Partnership (High school advisory group)
Marketing Club
Net Impact--Students for Responsible Business
Orientation Committee
Social Activities Committee
Spouse/Significant Other Network
Student Learning Management Committee
Supply Chain Management Organization
The Weathervane (student newspaper)
Weatherhead Ambassadors
Weatherhead Consulting Group
Weatherhead E-Business Association
Weatherhead Sports & Entertainment Network
Weatherhead Wine Society
Weatherhead Women in Business

School Says - Academics
The Weatherhead School of ManagementÂ's integrative MBA curriculum enhances the potential of each student to create value by drawing from different perspectives to identify, analyze, and resolve complex problems.

The program is designed to meet today's challenging business environment by producing a new generation of leaders who possess the skills and insights that organizations need in order to prosper.

Our strength is the product of a dynamic community of students, faculty, business partners and alumni. These groups--representing true global diversity--interact in a collaborative setting that promotes a vibrant exchange of ideas and constant exploration of new ways to work together.

Being creative and agile in designing systems and adapting to change:

Strategic Issues and Applications, a first-year introduction to organizations and management
Integrative functional core courses
Expanded international study opportunities

Developing and enhancing organizational leadership:

Development of managerial and career skills
Guest lecturers from local, regional, national, and international organizations

Making a personal commitment to life-long learning:

Expansion of leadership assessment and development throughout the MBA program

Adding value in a special area of expertise:

A wider selection of advanced elective courses

Contributing to the betterment of communities and society:

Increased emphasis on community service
Student-run conferences on current issues in management

Advanced electives in 18 areas: Students select a sequence of elective courses to develop depth and diversity in an area of special interest or to design a sequence in general management. A minimum of three elective courses is required to establish an area of specialization from the following list:

Accountancy, Financial Reporting and Management Control
Banking and Finance
Bioscience Entrepreneurship (New for Fall 2003)
E-Business
Economics
Entrepreneurship
Health Systems Management
International Management
Labor and Human Resource Policy
Management Information Systems
Management of Technology
Management Policy
Marketing
Nonprofit Management
Operations Management
Operations Research
Organizational Behavior
Supply Chain Management

School Says - Admissions
The Weatherhead MBA program admission policy has been developed to ensure that incoming classes will be composed of highly qualified individuals representing diverse academic, professional and cultural backgrounds and accomplishments.

The MBA program is open to graduates of accredited, four-year colleges and universities. Individuals who have already earned an MBA degree (whether in the US or another country) are not eligible to apply for admission to our MBA program. We offer a number of specialized degrees or certificate programs for individuals who already hold an MBA degree.

The Weatherhead Admissions Committee evaluates applicants on academic and professional accomplishments, performance on the GMAT, individual career goals, written recommendations and responses to interview and application essay questions.

Full-time candidates, to the traditional two-year program are admitted for Fall semester only. The one-year accelerated program begins with the Summer semester (late May) only. Deadlines for both programs are as follows:
First Round: January 30
Second Round: March 19

Applicants to the evening/part-time program can begin the program at the Fall, Spring or Summer semester. Application deadlines are approximately 1 1/2 months before the start of the semester.

The preferred method of application is online for either the full- or part-time program. Access the online application feature at:
https://apply.embark.com/MBAEdge/CWRU/15/
Application materials can also be downloaded from our website.

Information for Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) Degree Holders: In order to be considered eligible for admission to the MBA program, a candidate who has earned the three year B.Com. degree must: 1) Have completed a minimum of one additional year of post-graduate coursework (academic coursework completed at or offered by an accredited college or university); or 2) Have a minimum of five years, post-B.Com. work experience.

School Says - Campus Life
The Peter B. Lewis Building, opened in the Fall of 2002, is the culmination of the vision of the Weatherhead community. Named in honor of visionary donor Peter B. Lewis, Chairman of The Progressive Corporation and one of the nationÂ's top philanthropists, our new building is the most creative, dynamic environment in the world for teaching and exploring business ideas. Designed by renowned architect Frank Gehry, the Lewis Building gives the Weatherhead School a striking physical identity within Case Western Reserve University. Inside is a truly unique architectural and technological infrastructure that opens new learning possibilities and gives students the resources they need to compete at the highest levels of business.

State-of-the-Art Learning Environment: The buildingÂ's classrooms are acoustically designed to foster active learning and ensure that every student can be seen and heard comfortably by the rest of the class. The buildingÂ's main classroom is a tiered, oval room that places the instructor and up to 60 students in an interactive setting featuring white boards around the full perimeter of the room, allowing any student to take the lead during class discussions. Outside the classroom, students have access to 14 group study rooms, numerous open meeting areas, a student lounge with meeting space, and a large reading room for quiet study. Faculty offices, classrooms and meeting areas are distributed on every floor to facilitate informal interaction among faculty, students, administrators, and visiting executives, and to complement the Weatherhead SchoolÂ's learner-centered curriculum.

Powerful Technology: The Lewis Building is the most technologically advanced business education facility in the world today. With an all-building switched gigabit network, as well as a broadband network, Weatherhead boasts connections 10 to 100 times faster than other business schools. This robust infrastructure enables multimedia and video conferencing with schools and organizations across the globe from every classroom. Each individual classroom seat has ample power and data connections to the Internet and CWRUnet, the UniversityÂ's fiber optic network.

Students Say - Academics
Offering the "top organizational behavior program in the world," the Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western University is widely regarded as "one of the country's top graduate business programs," ensuring "brand equity in a Weatherhead degree" to all who succeed here. Students tell us that Weatherhead also excels in entrepreneurship and management information systems and that its finance program "is underrated." "I've been very impressed with it," says one student. A stellar regional reputation makes Case the ideal choice for those who "want to live and work in Ohio."
Weatherhead offers a conventional 2-year, full-time MBA, a "well-regarded" 11-month accelerated MBA, and a part-time program with great flexibility that allows students to work toward their degree at a pace that works for them. All programs include the Leadership Assessment and Development (LEAD) course, a distinctive program feature designed to help students develop long-term career goals and strategies. The Weatherhead MBA also incorporates a Strategic Issues and Applications (SIA) integrative capstone course that centers on case studies and group projects.
Not satisfied to rest on its laurels, Weatherhead is currently in a period of transformation. Students tell us that the "Administration is currently working on focusing our programs to differentiate us" and warn that "some people who came here for a specific reason that is not in the 'plan' anymore may feel they were offered something that wasn't available." A revolving door within the administration further underscores the transition. As far as deans go, one student reports, "We're on something like our fifth one in 4 years." (Some tell us that "the biggest issue is with the turnover of deans in the School of Management and some faculty leaving because of this." Things are looking up here, though; as one student puts it, "While the school has gone through a lot of change in the last few years, the new staff and administration are remarkably more accessible, transparent, capable, and inclusive in their current roles, as well as in the strategic plan for the school in the future."

Students Say - Admissions
Applicants to Weatherhead MBA programs must submit the following materials to the Admissions Office: a completed application form; official copies of transcripts for every undergraduate or graduate program attended; an official GMAT score report; two letters of recommendation; a current resume; and essay responses to three questions provided as part of the application package. International students whose transcripts are not in English must have their transcripts translated and interpreted by a professional service. Students whose first language is not English must also submit an official score report for the TOEFL. All international applicants must submit a statement of financial responsibility. The school requires an interview for admission. Weatherhead prefers candidates to submit their applications online. Hard-copy applications may take longer to process, the school warns.

Students Say - Campus Life
"There is a real sense of community here" among Weatherhead full-timers, who tell us that they "get to know the professors, staff, and students all very well. Many professors go on a first-name basis with students and will attend social events the school has put on." Extracurricular events include "the 'Pull up a Chair' event, which takes place once a month and is put on by professors. There have been ping-pong tournaments, a business fashion show sponsored by Talbots, and a billiards contest." Clubs including the Entrepreneurship Venture Association, the Marketing Club, Net Impact, and the Weatherhead Wine Society are all active and allow for outside-the-classroom interaction. Weatherhead is located "in the heart of Cleveland's cultural center," within a couple of blocks of the Botanical Gardens, Severance Hall ("home of the world-renowned Cleveland Orchestra"), Cleveland Museum of Art, The Museum of Natural History, and the Children's Museum.
"There are three types of students at Weatherhead," students tell us: "Engineering/foreign students who typically lack real-world substance; young professionals who maintain work/home/school; and family/parents types who put more energy into their home life, but still contribute with their business expertise." Weatherhead's full-time student body "is about 40 percent international students which makes for an enormous amount of different ideas and backgrounds," says one student. "Each and every one of them brings a lot of experience, creativity, dedication, and ideas to the table." Many tend to be on the youngish side, however, with little in the way of professional background; some American students also find that the shaky English skills of some international students can be a barrier to communication.

Students Say - Careers
The Career Development Center (CDC) at Case has "a brand-new staff, and students have already been placed for full-time jobs or internships with top companies. . . . For students who haven't found a job, the CDC provides resume reviews; recorded mock interviews with staff, faculty, and alumni professionals who volunteer their time; online mock interviews; Career Fridays, which bring in speakers to give seminars on anything from case interviewing to negotiating a job offer; free access to career websites; access for students to our alumni database; feedback on actual interviews; and a library of career-related books and practice manuals for students to borrow."
Employers who frequently hire Weatherhead MBAs include: Johnson & Johnson, American Greetings, Progressive, Bristol West, Emerson Electric, PNC Bank, Ohio Savings, General Electric Company, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, Eaton, Ernst & Young, McKinsey & Company, National City Corporation, Key Corporation, and IBM.

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