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"Regardless of location, students will receive a world-class EMBA education, utilizing state-of-the-art stable learning technologies, while still developing close relationships with faculty and classmates," says MEMBA Director Nancy Ortman, of Emory University.

In an uncertain world, companies throughout the Americas understand that one of the foundations of success is a well-rounded management team. The days of "seat-of-the-pants" decision-making have disappeared, and today's organizations need managers who understand critical business issues, such as:

* Financial management: Using sophisticated analytical tools to manage cash flow, reduce economic and currency risks, and improve bottom-line financial performance.

* International marketing: Reaching the right customers in order to launch new products or expand a company's services to new markets.

* Operational management: Focusing on boosting productivity, reducing costs and delivering quality products and services.

* Technology: Employing all the assets that technology offers, including advanced data and voice networks to serve customers, enhance internal operations and build new revenue streams.

Graduate business education is an ideal way for multinational companies, family-owned enterprises and start-up businesses to build the skills of junior- and senior-level managers. Latin American executives can take advantage of programs designed for general and specific business needs, including the Master of Business Education (MBA), the most widely respected academic credential in the business world.

Other programs focus on specific topics, usually with a shorter training period. Graduates typically earn a certificate upon completion. Although English remains the language of international business, many educational programs are now available in Spanish as well.

Convenient air travel, as well as distance-learning opportunities offered by the Internet make business schools easily accessible to executives and professionals, regardless of the chosen course of study. And while many aspects of the business world will continue to change, the need for education will remain a constant.

Emory University

Emory University's Goizueta Business School has announced a second format for its Executive MBA degree -- the Modular Executive MBA program (MEMBA). As a complement to the school's Weekend EMBA program (WEMBA); the new MEMBA program will combine traditional classroom learning with distance-learning, making it possible for internationally based executives to participate at Goizueta without relocating to Atlanta.

The MEMBA Program is designed for talented, high-potential business managers with eight to 10 years of professional work experience. In addition, Goizueta's Executive MBA Program is one of the "Top 10" programs in the world, as ranked by U.S. News & World Report, Financial Times and Business Week.

The MEMBA format is a 20-month program comprised of eight Atlanta-based residency periods of approximately one week each and one overseas residency period. The MEMBA program will consist of 70 percent face-to-face learning while in residence, and 30 percent distance-learning. "Regardless of location, students will receive a world-class EMBA education, utilizing state-of-the-art stable learning technologies, while still developing close relationships with faculty and classmates," says MEMBA Director Nancy Ortman.

"Most EMBA programs serve a regional market," says Ed Leonard, senior associate dean for academic programs and director of the Executive MBA program. "We can expand our geographic reach by offering our MEMBA program in a format accessible to those outside the Atlanta region."

With Delta Air Lines offering daily non-stop flights from Latin America, this program is a perfect fit for internationally based executives looking to earn their MBA at a "Top Ten" global program. To learn more about the MEMBA program online, visit www.goizueta.emory.edu (follow link to Degree Programs).

Goizueta Business School also will host open house events in Atlanta on May 16 and June 20, 2002. For those who cannot attend in person, the open houses will be broadcast live via webcast at www.goizueta.emory.edu.

For more information, please contact Christy Lake, assistant director of admissions, at [phone] or via e-mail at [e-mail].