State of the Art Technology
TThe School of Economics and Business Administration at Saint Mary’s College is one of the pioneers in the area of distance learning. It regularly conducts a large number of classes every year using synchronous and asynchronous distance learning technologies to reach program participants at remote locations worldwide. Regular videoconferencing is conducted in the Hybrid EMBA classes. Such capabilities will be available to program participants on an as-needed basis.
The T-GEMBA program is designed to integrate the most advanced classroom telecommunications and computer technology in to the MBA classroom. Using the various platforms, technologies and services developed for managerial learning over the years, the program ensures that participants are able to be on-line on a 24/7 basis. Every participant is expected to possess a laptop that will be fully networked by the support staff. Participants will have worldwide access to standardized programs and software tools offered to every participant.
T-GEMBA participants are require to have computers for classes, for assignments and the global business consulting project, and to regularly interact with professors, administrators and one another. Their computers are required to be loaded with the requisite software such as MS-Office and the requisite application suites. Access to the web is key and 24/7 connections are made available in the classroom and throughout each residency.
