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* Which of the following best describes your current relationship with Drexel University's LeBow College of Business?
 
I am an alumnus/a of Drexel University’s LeBow College of Business
 
I am currently enrolled in a MBA program at LeBow College of Business
 
I am currently considering, or recently considered, a MBA program at LeBow College of Business
 
I started or completed the application process to a MBA program at LeBow College of Business, but chose not to attend
 
None of the above
 
 
 
* Did you earn an MBA degree from Drexel University’s LeBow College of Business?
 
Yes
 
No
 
 
 
* Which of the following degrees did you earn from Drexel University's LeBow College of Business?
 
B.S.
 
M.S.
 
Ph.D.
 
B.S. and M.S.
 
B.S. and Ph.D.
 
None of the above
 
 
 
* In what year did you earn your MBA?
 
 
 
* In what year do you/did you plan to enroll in an MBA program?
 
 
 
* In what year do you expect to earn your MBA from Drexel University’s LeBow College of Business?
 
 
 
Do/did you plan on pursuing your MBA on a full-time or part-time basis?
 
 
*  
 
Part-time
 
Full-time
 
 
 
* Did you receive an undergraduate degree from Drexel University?
 
Yes
 
No
 
 
 
What is/was your primary motivation for investigating MBA programs?
 
 
What was your primary motivation for investigating MBA programs?
 
 
*  
 
Skills to start your own business
 
Advancement along current career path
 
Help in making a career change
 
Other
 
 
 
 
Which of the following information sources have you used to learn about The Drexel MBA program?
 
 
Which of the following information sources did you use to learn about The Drexel MBA? (Please select all that apply)
 
 
*  
 
Personal interaction with staff
 
Third party rankings/reviews of MBA programs
 
Program information sessions
 
Conversations with alumni or current students
 
Information provided by employer
 
Program website
 
Other
 

 
 
 
What have been the TWO most influential sources of information in shaping your decision about whether or not to apply/enroll in The Drexel MBA program? (Please select up to 2)
 
 
What were the TWO most influential sources of information in shaping your decision to apply/enroll in The Drexel MBA program? (Please select up to 2)
 
 
*  
 
Conversations with alumni or current students
 
Information provided by employer
 
Personal interaction with staff
 
Program information sessions
 
Program website
 
Third party rankings/reviews of MBA programs
 
Other
 

 
 
 
* How did you FIRST learn about The Drexel MBA?
 
TV Commercial
 
Outdoor advertising (billboard, poster, etc.)
 
Magazine/Newspaper Advertisement
 
Recommended by family/friend/co-worker
 
Radio Advertisement
 
Ranking publication
 
Graduate school referral website (gmac.com, qsworld.com, gradschools.com, etc.)
 
Online Search (Google, Yahoo!, etc.)
 
Other
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
When investigating MBA programs, how important are each of the following?
 
 
When investigating MBA programs, how important were each of the following?
 
 
Not at all important
1


2


3


4
Very important
5
* Specialty/focus on international business
* Overall reputation of the business school specifically
* School’s relationships with potential employers
* Convenience of class schedule
* Cost
* Rankings of MBA programs
* Potential for international travel within the curriculum
* Relationship with school after graduation
* Strong alumni network
* Co-curricular activities (panels, symposia, etc.)
* Specific concentration areas available
* Entrepreneurial focus
* Convenience of class locations
* Overall reputation of the University as a whole
* Availability of dual degrees (MBA/MS)
 
 
 
Which other MBA programs are you actively considering? (Please select all that apply)
 
 
Which other MBA programs did you actively consider? (Please select all that apply)
 
 
*  
 
Boston University School of Management
 
Brandeis International Business School
 
College of Business at University of Illinois
 
F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business, Babson College
 
Fox School of Business, Temple University
 
Haub School of Business, Saint Joseph’s University
 
Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business, University of Pittsburgh
 
Krannert School of Management, Purdue University
 
LaSalle’s School of Business
 
Leonard N. Stern School of Business, New York University
 
Robert H. Smith School of Business, University of Maryland
 
Smeal College of Business, Penn State University
 
The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania
 
Villanova School of Business
 
None
 
Other
 

 
 
 
How does The Drexel MBA compare to the other programs you are investigating in the following areas?
 
 
How did The Drexel MBA compare to the other programs you investigated in the following areas?
 
 
Much
worse
1

Worse
2
About the same
3

Better
4
Much
better
5
* Overall reputation of the University as a whole
* Overall reputation of the business school specifically
* Rankings of MBA programs
* Availability of dual degrees (MBA/MS)
* Specific concentration areas available
* Convenience of class locations
* Convenience of class schedule
* School’s relationships with potential employers
* Entrepreneurial focus
* Potential for international travel within the curriculum
* Specialty/focus on international business
* Co-curricular activities (panels, symposia, etc.)
* Strong alumni network
* Relationship with school after graduation
* Cost
 
 
 
What are the top reasons you are investigating The Drexel MBA? (Please choose up to 3)
 
 
What were the top reasons you investigated The Drexel MBA? (Please choose up to 3)
 
 
*  
 
Overall reputation of the University as a whole
 
Entrepreneurial focus
 
Co-curricular activities (panels, symposia, etc.)
 
Relationship with school after graduation
 
Cost
 
Strong alumni network
 
Potential for international travel within the curriculum
 
Convenience of class schedule
 
Convenience of class locations
 
Availability of dual degree (MBA/MS)
 
Overall reputation of the business school specifically
 
Specialty/focus on international business
 
Rankings of MBA programs
 
Specific concentration areas available
 
School’s relationships with potential employers
 
Other
 

 
 
 
Ultimately, what will be the most important factors in deciding where you pursue your MBA? (Please choose up to 3)
 
 
Ultimately, why did you choose to enroll in The Drexel MBA at LeBow College of Business? (Please choose up to 3)
 
 
*  
 
Strong alumni network
 
Entrepreneurial focus
 
Specialty/focus on international business
 
Availability of dual degree (MBA/MS)
 
Rankings of MBA programs
 
Convenience of class locations
 
School’s relationships with potential employers
 
Overall reputation of the business school specifically
 
Convenience of class schedule
 
Overall reputation of the University as a whole
 
Co-curricular activities (panels, symposia, etc.)
 
Relationship with school after graduation
 
Cost
 
Specific concentration areas available
 
Potential for international travel within the curriculum
 
Other
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
What source(s) are you using to compare MBA program rankings? (Please select all that apply)
 
 
What source(s) did you use to compare MBA program rankings? (Please select all that apply)
 
 
*  
 
US News & World Report
 
Financial Times
 
Business Week
 
Wall Street Journal
 
School websites
 
Didn’t use MBA rankings
 
Other
 

 
 
 
* Which specific Drexel MBA format(s) originally interested you? (Please select all that apply)
 
The LEAD (LeBow Evening Accelerated Drexel) MBA
 
The Drexel MBA in Wilmington at DuPont
 
Executive MBA
 
The LEAD MBA in Malvern
 
The LEAD MBA in Sacramento
 
MBA Anywhere
 
MBA in Pharmaceutical Management
 
One-Year MBA
 
Two-Year MBA
 
Professional MBA

 
 
 
* In which specific program did you enroll?
 
LEAD MBA
 
The Drexel MBA in Wilmington at DuPont
 
Executive MBA
 
The LEAD MBA in Malvern
 
The LEAD MBA in Sacramento
 
MBA Anywhere
 
MBA in Pharmaceutical Management
 
One-Year MBA
 
Two-Year MBA
 
Professional MBA
 
 
 
When you refer to where you are studying for your MBA, what do you generally say?
 
 
When you refer to where you received your MBA, what do you generally say?
 
 
When you refer to where you are thinking about studying for your MBA, what do you generally say?
 
 
When you refer to where you were considering studying for your MBA, what do you generally say?
 
 
*  
 
Drexel or Drexel University
 
LeBow or LeBow College of Business
 
Other
 
 
 
How would you rate your experience at LeBow College of Business in the following areas?
Very poor
1

2

3

4
Very good
5
* Quality of fellow students
* Specific technology instruction (SAP software, Bloomberg terminals, etc.)
* Internship/real world opportunities
* Valuable coursework
* Overall technology infrastructure
* Quality of instructors
* Career assistance
* Class size/personal attention
* Networking opportunities
* Study abroad opportunities
* Prestige of degree
* Career outcome
 
 
 
What was the most valuable class you took during your business studies?
   
 
 
 
Who was the best professor you had within the LeBow College of Business?
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
* Which of the following aspects of an MBA program do you think justify higher tuition costs? (Please select up to 3)
 
Reduced class size/more personal attention
 
Study abroad opportunities
 
High quality fellow students
 
Valuable coursework
 
Prestigious degree
 
Internship/real world opportunities
 
Career assistance
 
Networking opportunities
 
Positive career outcome
 
Strong technology infrastructure
 
High quality instructors
 
Specific technology instruction (SAP software, Bloomberg terminals, etc.)
 
None of the above

 
 
What is your sense of LeBow College of Business’ current trajectory in the following areas?
Declining Holding Steady Increasing
* Prestige
* Awareness
* Quality
 
 
 
Given your experience thus far, how likely would you be to recommend The Drexel MBA at LeBow College of Business to a friend, family member, or colleague?
 
 
How likely would you be to recommend The Drexel MBA at LeBow College of Business to a friend, family member, or colleague?
 
 
*  
Not at all likely
0


1


2


3


4
Neutral

5


6


7


8


9
Extremely
likely
10
 
 
 
What are the qualities that stand out most to you in general among Drexel MBA students? (Please choose up to 3)
 
 
What are the qualities that stand out most to you in general among Drexel MBA graduates? (Please choose up to 3)
 
 
Based upon what you know about The Drexel MBA program, which qualities do you think best describe the typical Drexel MBA student? (Please choose up to 3)
 
 
*  
 
Analytical
 
Intelligence
 
Professional versatility
 
Technological proficiency
 
Creativity
 
General career success
 
Entrepreneurial spirit
 
Strong teamwork skills
 
Leadership
 
Practical thinking
 
Strong financial skills
 
Business ethics
 
None of the above

 
 
 
How long ago did you earn your undergraduate degree?
 
 
How much time elapsed between the completion of your undergraduate degree and your enrollment in the Drexel MBA program?
 
 
*  
 
Enrolled in the MBA program immediately
 
Still in school
 
1-2 years
 
3-5 years
 
6-10 years
 
11-15 years
 
More than 15 years
 
 
 
Did you pursue an MBA at an institution other than Drexel University's LeBow School of Business?
 
Yes
 
No
 
 
 
* What was the primary reason you chose NOT to pursue an MBA at Drexel University’s LeBow College of Business?
 
Other MBA programs specifically had a better reputation
 
Not enough international travel within the curriculum
 
Inconvenient class schedule
 
Not enough co-curricular activities (panels, symposia, etc.)
 
Poor relationship with school after graduation for alumni
 
Other schools had a better overall reputation
 
Did not have a dual degree program (MBA/MS)
 
Inconvenient locations
 
Lack of an entrepreneurial focus
 
Poor experience with Drexel University as an undergraduate
 
Did not have concentration areas I was interested in
 
Lack of focus on international business
 
Weak alumni network
 
Poor relationships with potential employers
 
Too expensive
 
Other MBA programs had better rankings
 
Chose not to pursue an MBA
 
Other
 
 
 
 
* In which MBA program did you choose to enroll?
 
Boston University School of Management
 
Brandeis International Business School
 
College of Business at University of Illinois
 
F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business, Babson College
 
Fox School of Business, Temple University
 
Haub School of Business, Saint Joseph’s University
 
Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business, University of Pittsburgh
 
Krannert School of Management, Purdue University
 
LaSalle’s School of Business
 
Leonard N. Stern School of Business, New York University
 
Robert H. Smith School of Business, University of Maryland
 
Smeal College of Business, Penn State University
 
The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania
 
Villanova School of Business
 
I chose not to enroll in any MBA program
 
Other
 
 
 
 
In what area is/was your undergraduate major?
 
 
*  
 
Humanities and Social Sciences
 
Engineering/Natural Sciences/Technology
 
Business
 
Other
 
 
 
 
* What type of alumni activities/information are you interested in? (Please select all that apply)
 
Interaction with prospective students
 
Formal mentorship of current students
 
Connect with fellow alumni and students for career development
 
Travel
 
Cultural programs
 
Involvement as a guest speaker/panelist
 
Organized reunion with classmates
 
Participation in fundraising efforts
 
Networking
 
Information about fellow alumni career moves
 
Other
 

 
 
 
* How engaged have you been with LeBow College of Business since your graduation? (Please use the following 5 point scale)
Not at all
1

2

3

4
Extremely engaged
5
 
 
 
* How would you rate the value of your continued relationship with LeBow College of Business? (Please use the following 5 point scale)
Very poor
1

2

3

4
Very good
5
 
 
 
* From which of the following sources do you obtain information about Drexel University’s LeBow College of Business? (Please select all that apply)
 
Drexel University Magazine
 
Emails from the College
 
Newspapers, billboards, radio or television
 
Mailings from the University
 
Drexel Alumni Details
 
LeBow College of Business website
 
Drexel University website
 
Mailings from the College
 
LEAD Magazine
 
Other
 

 
 
 
* What information would you like to see in an alumni newsletter? (Please select all that apply)
 
Athletics
 
Alumni life and activities
 
Campus facilities and growth
 
Campus life
 
Obituaries
 
Cultural events
 
Strategic Planning
 
Financial status
 
Faculty research
 
Faculty awards and achievements
 
Class notes
 
Other
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
* When was the last time you visited the LeBow College of Business’ web site?
 
Within the last week
 
Within the last month
 
Within the last six months
 
Within the last year
 
More than a year ago
 
I have never visited the web site
 
 
 
* When you have visited the LeBow College of Business’ web site, please indicate how you have used the site. (Please select all that apply)
 
For university/college news or information
 
Visit career services
 
Change your address or contact information
 
Learn about faculty
 
Learn about programs offered
 
Visit the online alumni community
 
Email faculty or staff
 
Make a contribution
 
Event information/register for an event
 
Find out when information sessions will be held
 
Other
 

 
 
 
What recommendations/changes would you make to improve the LeBow College of Business’ web site content and functionality?
   
 
 
How important are the following social networking sites to you?
Not at all important
1


2


3


4
Very
important
5
* Twitter
* MySpace
* Facebook
* Linkedin
 
 
 
Are there any other social networking sites that are important to you?
   
 
 
 
In what industry did you work prior to enrolling in The Drexel MBA program/currently work if you are a part time student?
 
 
In what industry do you currently work?
 
 
*  
 
Finance/Accounting
 
Products/Services
 
Consulting
 
Technology
 
Health Care
 
Nonprofit/Government
 
Manufacturing
 
Energy/Utilities
 
Student
 
Unemployed
 
Other
 
 
 
 
If you were the Dean of Drexel University’s LeBow College of Business, how would you improve the experience for alumni?
 
 
If you were the Dean of Drexel University’s LeBow College of Business, how would you improve the experience for students?
 
 
If you were the Dean of Drexel University’s LeBow College of Business, how would you encourage more people to pursue The Drexel MBA?
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
* What is your gender?
 
Male
 
Female
 
 
 
* What is your age?
   
 
 
 
When applying to Drexel University’s LeBow College of Business, where did you/do you reside?
 
 
When you were considering applying to Drexel University's LeBow College of Business where did you/do you reside?
 
 
Country
 
United States
 
Other
 
 
 
 
* City:
   
 
 
* State:
 
 
 
* Into which ethnic group do you classify yourself?
 
White Non-Hispanic
 
African American / Black Non-Hispanic
 
Native American or Alaskan
 
Asian or Pacific Islander
 
Other Hispanic
 
Cuban American
 
Mexican American
 
Puerto Rican American – Mainland
 
Puerto Rican American – Commonwealth
 
Biracial / Multi Racial
 
Unknown
 
Prefer not to respond
 
Other
 
 
 
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