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The Aerospace & Defense

MBA

OneOf aKind


MBATim Gray from the ADMBA Class of 2009 (second

from left) poses with his AviationWeek Laureate

Award for the best Maintenance, Repair, and

Overhaul (MRO) program in the industry for 2010.

Pictured with Gray at the awards dinner are

ADMBA director, Andy White; Clay Jones, UT

alum and recently retired president and CEO of

Rockwell Collins; and Lane Morris, Gray’s faculty

advisor. Gray won the award for the results of

work he completed as a student in ADMBA.

The Aerospace & Defense MBA offers a very strong return on investment for students and

supporting sponsors. The one-of-a-kind program prepares “high-potential” professionals to

excel as business leaders with more challenging responsibilities and a far broader span of control.

We prepare “change agents” to excel at the highest levels of responsibility in diverse roles

all across A&D. Students optimize and change their own organization in real-time as they

progress through the curriculum. We deliver this growth in a time period and at a price point

that cannot be equaled. Through industry interactions and relationships fostered in the ADMBA,

students and supporting employers gain a better understanding of key suppliers and vital

customers and build high-value, strategic relationships with rising leaders.

“One of the biggest things that I have gained from the

UT A&D MBA experience is a much broader understanding of the

aerospace and defense industry as a whole. My interactions

with the other students have allowed me to see the big picture

instead of just my little piece of the puzzle.”-Mike Smith, General Electric

The Aerospace & Defense MBA:HigH CustOmer Value

The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services.

top-ranked. The College of

Business Administration (CBA) at the

University of Tennessee, Knoxville, consists

of approximately 7,500 undergraduate

and graduate students and stands as the

top-ranked college at a highly-ranked and

globally respected university. We deliver

education, training, research and service

supporting every sector of business –

from private companies large and small to

government and nonprofit organizations.

The college’s rankings speak to our quality

and value. In its 2015 report, U.S. News and

World Report ranked UT’s full-time MBA

supply chain management concentration

#7 among all public institutions. In

2013, Bloomberg Businessweek ranked the

full-time MBA program #26 in the nation.

Several programs and departments also

have earned exceptional rankings. U.S. News

ranked the college’s supply chain and

logistics program #5 among U.S. public

institutions and #6 nationwide. In 2012,

InformationWeek named the UT Master’s

in Business Analytics program Top 20 in

Big Data Analytics.

Two decades ago, the college decided to

prioritize service to two key industries–

Aerospace & Defense and Healthcare. The

college offers instruction and research

relevant to every business sector but develops

tailored programs for these two unique and

vital industries. For the Aerospace & Defense

sector (A&D), the result is UT’s Aerospace

& Defense Portfolio, a family of unrivalled

business education and training capabilities

that include:

n The Aerospace & Defense MBA

n Non-degree, executive education short

courses – many custom-designed for A&D

n Applied research and implementation

support for sponsoring A&D organizations

We Know the Businessof Aerospace & Defense

“I’m focused on

aerospace and defense

in my day-to-day job.

The University of

Tennessee Aerospace

& Defense MBA is also

focused on aerospace

and defense, and

that’s what makes it

outstanding.”– John Paquet, Deputy and

Director, Lockheed Martin

Integrated Fighter Group

Product Development

ThE AEroSPAcE & DEFEnSE MBA 9

streamlined. The application process is simple and available online at ADMBA.utk.edu.

We accept applications for each new class through the end of November. However, we encourage early

application to help students get off to a good start in the fast-paced program. Entrance requirements

include an undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited university and a strong recommendation

from a supporting employer. Applicants with a minimum of five years’ work experience are preferred. The

ADMBA waives a GMAT exam requirement for well-qualified students with strong professional records. For

questions or application support, contact: Janice Reid, recruiting and admissions liaison, at JReid7@utk.

edu or (865) 974-0173, or Andy White, ADMBA director, at [email protected] or (865) 974-2027.

tuition and feesDespite ADMBA’s premium features, tuition of only $66,000 for 2015 is below the national average

for executive MBA programs. Tuition includes all books, fees, and two meals per day. Tuition does not

include student travel to and from residency period sites or lodging expenses. Even with this value,

ADMBA tuition exceeds reimbursement levels found in the standing, tuition reimbursement plans of

most employers. Still, more than 90 percent of ADMBA students are fully sponsored by their employer.

Many employers sponsoring ADMBA students have made the program a centerpiece of their leadership

development program.

Students eligible for Department of Veteran’s Affairs (VA) G.I. Bill benefits can apply those

funds to ADMBA tuition. Depending on individual circumstances, these benefits can pay from half to all

of the ADMBA tuition expenses. Students should contact the UT Bursar’s Veteran’s Affairs office for more

information at (865) 974-1500 or [email protected].

New classes begin each January. The AACSB-accredited program spans three consecutive semesters

—spring, summer and fall. Students earn 15 hours of academic credit in each semester of the program’s

“lockstep” curriculum, earning a total of 45 credit-hours. Sponsors and students pay tuition in three equal

installments at the start of each semester. There is no penalty for early payment. The business college

invoices sponsors 30 days prior to the start of each semester.

During residence periods on campus, ADMBA students stay at the Four Points Sheraton Cumberland

House Hotel. This hotel is within walking distance of the campus and offers free wireless internet

services. ADMBA participants receive the government per diem rate and free parking. Students flying

into Knoxville are responsible for transportation to and from the hotel. The program handles all

transportation requirements during the week-long RPs.

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CoSt ElEmENtS

Tuition and Fees $30-65K $66K $100K+

Paid Time Away from Work — — $300K+

Average Travel (airfare/mileage and lodging) — $10K —

Indirect Costs (Adverse Impacts of extended absence & management turnover on sponsor, customers and programs) — — $$$$

ToTAl $30-65K $76K $400K+

BuDGEt-PrICED

mBA

AEroSPACE & DEfENSE

mBA

full-tImEmBA

Andy White

Director, the Aerospace & Defense mBA

[email protected]

(865) 974-2027

Janice reid

recruiting and Admissions Coordinator

[email protected]

(865) 974-0173

College of Business Administration Aerospace & Defense Advisory Board

Well-connected. We maintain currency and relevance of our instruction by remaining engaged in service to the industry and with the advice and counsel of an Aerospace & Defense Advisory Board. Members include senior leaders representing virtually every sector of A&D. Employers and their representatives participate at the invitation of the university. The group meets on campus annually to review college support of the aerospace

and defense industry and to advise our leaders.

K. Richard (Rick) Burt (SES)NASA Director, Mission Assurance & Safety, SLS

Mark S. BuongiornoPratt & Whitney (Military Engines)Director, Domestic and Aftermarket Business Development

Mike CuddySAIC Senior Consultant

Lt. Gen. Jeffrey B. Kohler (USAF, Ret.)VP, International Business Development Boeing Defense, Space & Security

Maj. Gen. Mike Wiedemer (USAF, Ret.)AMTEC CorporationSenior Consultant

Susan LavrakasAerospace Industries Association Director, Workforce

Tom LodgeGE Aviation Vice President, Military Systems Operation (CMO)

Robert MurdockATKVice Presidentof Business Development Aerospace Structures Division

Dr. Brent ParkOak Ridge National Lab Associate Lab Director for Global Security

Dan PierreJacobs Technology Vice President for Operations-Technology Region

MG Fred D. “Doug” Robinson (USA, Ret.)Computer Science Corporation Account Executive, Defense Group

George ShultzLockheed Martin Aeronautics CompanyVice President and General Manager C-130 Programs

Anthony L. VelocciIndustry ConsultantFormer Editor-in-Chief, Aviation Week & Space Technology

Bill WilliamsGulfstreamVice President of Supply Chain Management

Members of the A&D Advisory Board visit Neyland Stadium after a board meeting.

The AerospAce & Defense MBA 1

Innovative. The ADMBA curriculum

is uniquely tailored for an optimal development

experience. Content includes traditional MBA

subject matter such as accounting, finance,

operations excellence, leadership, economics,

marketing, business law, and business communi-

cation. We teach these in an aerospace and defense

context, often using case studies and simulations

from the industry

“High compression learning” enables self-motivated

professionals to complete a rigorous MBA in a

single year while continuing to work. Top

professors deliver student-centered instruction

in multiple teaching styles. With more than

75 percent of instruction delivered in-residence,

students can share their own knowledge and

perspective and learn from their classmates.

Students complete reading assignments and

other preparation at home before each of the five,

one-week residency periods (RPs). RPs:

n bring students together for face-to-face learning

n utilize team assignments, stimulations,

classroom seminars, and guest speakers;

n are organized by professors around themes

n provide an integrated, interdisciplinary curriculum

Because time is a valuable commodity, the program

delivers approximately one-fourth of all instruction

via distance learning. The program includes live,

“synchronous” sessions, in which professors lead

students through a participative, online learning

experience. These seminars take place every

other Thursday evening between RPs. The

program also includes “asynchronous” distance

learning since some MBA material is best deliv-

ered through a traditional, instructor-centered

lecture. These pre-recorded sessions, accessed

via the internet, provide students with maximum

scheduling flexibility. Students watch these

lectures at their convenience and as often as

needed to master the associated business skills.

The ADMBA not only broadens student business

skills but also broadens industry knowledge.

In RP three, students visit A&D employers, and

learn from business leaders representing

virtually every sector and business function.

Students see first-hand how top organizations

apply business skills taught in the classroom.

Distinguished leaders from government and

industry speak to and mentor ADMBA students

throughout the year-long program.

In addition to the traditional, out-of-class

preparation required for an MBA, students also

complete homework assignments or “deliver-

ables.” These help the student master desired

business skills and provide an evaluation

instrument to verify student learning and

development. Most deliverables are job-based

and help students better understand their own

employer, competitors, customers, and suppliers.

In this way, ADMBA students improve business

practices and their own professional value as

they complete their academic requirements.

Curriculum Design

Guest speakers from all

across the aerospace

and defense industry

share business lessons

with ADMBA students

throughout the

year-long program.

2 The AerospAce & Defense MBA

RP 2015 DATES ACADEMIC THEME

1 Jan 18 – 24 foundations of Business excellence

2 Apr 12 – 18 Total operations excellence (Lean, sixsigma, Toc)

3 Jun 21 – 27 enterprise excellence

4 sep 13 – 19 selling excellence

5 Dec 5 – 11 The Marketplace – an MBA capstone experience

2015 ADMBA Schedule

“The unique

scheduling allowed

me to attend residence

periods from San

Antonio and to keep

my work and family

life on track. The UT

calendar is very

student friendly.”- Jim henry, Vice president,

Technology and Develop-

ment, standard Aero


-Residency Period :-Cyberclass

January February S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8 9 10 11 : 13 14 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 22 23 24 25 : 27 28 25 26 27 28 : 30 31

March April S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 8 9 10 11 : 13 14 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 22 23 24 25 : 27 28 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 29 30 31 26 27 28 29 :

May JuneS M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 63 4 5 6 7 8 9 7 8 9 10 : 12 1310 11 12 13 : 15 16 14 15 16 17 18 19 2017 18 19 20 21 22 23 21 22 23 24 25 26 2724 25 26 27 : 29 30 28 29 30 31

July AugustS M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 15 6 7 8 : 10 11 2 3 4 5 : 7 812 13 14 15 16 17 18 9 10 11 12 13 14 1519 20 21 22 : 24 25 16 17 18 19 : 21 2226 27 28 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

September OctoberS M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1 2 : 4 5 1 2 36 7 8 9 10 11 12 4 5 6 7 : 9 1013 14 15 16 17 18 19 11 12 13 14 15 16 1720 21 22 23 : 25 26 18 19 20 21 : 23 2427 28 29 30 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

November DecemberS M T W T F S S M T W T F S1 2 3 4 : 6 7 1 2 3 4 58 9 10 11 12 13 14 6 7 8 9 10 11 1215 16 17 18 : 20 21 13 14 15 16 17 18 1922 23 24 25 26 27 28 20 21 22 23 24 25 2629 30 27 28 29 30 31

The program provides students a template to

simplify academic formatting requirements.

This frees them to focus their talents and

knowledge on the business objectives of the

employer. The student’s final report provides

sponsors a roadmap for broader application

in other business units. By attending a few

optional seminars and including a few extra

elements in their OAP report, students can

earn a LeanSigma Green Belt with little extra

effort and at no additional cost. The range

of suitable OAP topics is limitless, but, most

typically fall in one or overlap several of the

following broad categories:

n Operations Excellence

n Financial Processes and Programs

n Contracting

n Program Management

n Business Processes

n Supply Chain Management

n Capital Investment

n Business Development

n Information Technology

We encourage students and employing

sponsors to tackle projects of significant,

strategic importance. To enable that, we

routinely coordinate and sign non-disclosure

agreements with public and private sector

organizations. On the government side, we

routinely support “For Official Use Only”

and “Source Selection Sensitive” topics.

We recognize the great responsibility that

comes with that trust and faithfully honor it.

All ADMBA professors are U.S. citizens.

However, we cannot handle classified topics

or receive or handle classified information.

Transformation & Development

Real world. In lieu of a master’s thesis analyzing someone else’s business problems, ADMBA

students complete a year-long business improvement project for their own employer. Students solve

“real-world” business improvement challenges to deliver significant, tangible business dividends.

Students demonstrate mastery of key curriculum content while applying the new knowledge in the

highly dynamic marketplace. The Organizational Action Project, or OAP, is a key component of the

ADMBA program design. In January, students work with their sponsoring employer and UT faculty

members to identify a suitable topic and scope for the project. We then assign a faculty advisor with

relevant expertise and experience. The professor serves as both advisor and project evaluator.


LEADERSHIP DEvELOPMENT

The ADMBA program takes strong

leaders and makes them better.

Formally-trained leadership coaches

use proven instruments to identify

leadership strengths and weaknesses

of each student. We then assign a

leadership coach and mentor to each

one, providing the optimal pairing

based on the development needs

and career path of each student.

Together, students and coaches

develop and execute a custom plan

for 12 months of personal growth and

change. ADMBA leadership coaches

include top faculty members from the

college as well as a few hand-picked

executives from the industry.

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“My project was

about taking two

accounting systems

and removing

redundancies and

streamlining them

to become more

efficient and effective.

Direct savings in the

first year alone are

well above one

million dollars.”– Jen santos,

formerly in the Air force

Budget office, now a

professional staff

Member for the senate

Appropriations committee

Featured Faculty

Expertise. UT professors bring academic expertise and practical experience as instructors

and project advisors. Tenured professors do most of the teaching in the ADMBA. Several are current or

former department heads or deans. Most ADMBA instructors have significant experience teaching in this

program and in the college’s non-degree, training programs tailored for the A&D industry. Many also

have extensive experience doing funded research and consulting with the industry. However, because

they don’t teach and research exclusively in A&D, they frequently share insights about best business

practices in other industries as they teach and advise aerospace and defense students and their employers.

Bruce Behn, PhD

Deloitte LLP Professor

Associate Dean for Graduate and Executive Education

Began career with Rockwell International; Advised students from Boeing, Delta Air Lines and Pentagon budget offices

John Bell, PhD

Assistant Professor, Supply Chain Management

Retired USAF acquisition and logistics officer; Extensive consulting and research in SCM

Melissa Bowers, PhD

Beaman Professor of Business Analytics

Extensive research and consulting with Air Force depots; Advising experience with DLA, Delta Air Lines

Randy Bradley, PhD

Assistant Professor Marketing and Supply Chain Management

Formerly with Computer Sciences Corporation; Research and consulting with the Army and Air Force

Dan Flint, PhD

Regal Entertainment Group Professorof Business

U.S. Naval Academy graduate and former Navy aviator; Teaching and advising in marketing and business development

Kenneth Gilbert, PhD

Professor and Department Head, Statistics, Operations and Management Science

Extensive teaching, research, and consulting with military depots and commercial airlines

Alex Miller, PhD

William B. Stokely Chair in Management

Former CBA Associate Dean; “Father” of the ADMBA; Extensive consulting work with USAF acquisition community

Michael “Lane” Morris, PhD

Associate Dean of Undergraduate Studies and Student Affairs

Skinner Professor in Management

Specialist in human resources and teamwork; Project advisor for 2009 AviationWeek Laureate Award winner

Mandyam “Srini” Srinivasan, PhD

Pilot Corporation Chair of Excellence

Professor of Statistics, Operations and Management Science

Advisor and member, Warner Robins ALC team that won 2007 Edelman Award for depot productivity

James Wansley, PhD

Clayton Homes Chair of Excellence in Finance; Department Head

Army veteran; Advising experience with Lockheed Martin Aeronautics and National Guard Bureau


“The subject

matter becomes real,

understandable, and

long-lived through

exciting and relevant

simulations, in-class

projects, group

projects, and other

innovative techniques.

I’ve already found

myself thinking

differently.”–John Burtz, Delta Air Lines

Diverse Perspectives. The ADMBA program has served more than 225 students

representing more than 50 sponsoring employers. These aerospace and defense professionals have

served the industry in a wide range of positions and attended from locations all across the country,

including 38 states, Washington, D.C., and two international assignments.

AerojetProcess Engineer

Air National GuardChief, Air Dominance Requirements; KC-135 Pilot

ASIProject Manager

ATK Aerospace StructuresContract Manager; Composites Process Engineer; Chief Engineer

The Boeing CompanySenior Manager; VP, Supplier Management; Materials Management Supervisor; Supplier Diversity Specialist; Site Executive/Center Director; Program Manager, Aluminum Strategies

CAS, Inc.Director of Corporate Operations; Program Manager

Defense Logistics AgencyDivision Chief; Supervisor, Integrated Support Team

Delta Air LinesProduction Manager; GM, Aircraft Acquisition & Sales; GM; Industrial Engineer, Global Cargo Ops.; Program Manager

EOD TechnologyProject Manager

Exotic Electro-OpticsDirector, Programs & Business Development

F&E AircraftMaintenance Director of Operations

Fokker Services, Inc.VP of Strategic Programs, North and South America

General ElectricVP, Tanker Programs

GKNQuality Systems Engineer; Program and Contracts Manager

Goodrich CorporationDirector of Operations

Hamilton SundstrandVP, Mechanical Global Operations

Iridium Satellite LLCProgram Manager, NEXT Generation Satellite

Korry ElectronicsInternational Business Manager

Lockheed MartinProgram Director; Deputy Program Manager; Chief Engineer, F-22 Raptor; Senior Manager, USG C-130 Global Sustainment; Director of Program Management & Affordability, C-130 Programs

Med-Air, Inc.Controller

Med-Trans CorporationDirector of Environmental Health and Safety

Merck & Co., Inc.Senior Director, Aviation Services

Northrop GrummanSite Director

Ontic Engineering & ManufacturingQuality Director

Pilot/Flying J Corp AviationFalcon 50EX Cpt. / Director of Training

Rolls Royce CorporationProgram Leader; Electronics Engineer; Deployed Operations Specialist

RTI International MetalsVP; Div. Chief, Tactical Missile Systems

Smiths AerospaceMarketing Manager

Standard AeroVP and GM; VP, Engineering & Quality; Segment Director, International Sales

Technology for Energy Corp. Director of Aviation; Director, Regional Sales

TeledyneDirector of Programs

Trio Tool and Die Co., Inc.President/CEO

United Airlines Aircraft Technician

U.S. Air ForceProduction Manager; Process Improvement Branch Chief; Director of Engineering; Program Element Monitor; Director, Systems Engineering Flight; Procurement Analyst; Chief, Investment Budget Branch (SAF/AQ); U.S. Defense Attaché, Egypt; F-22 Pilot

U.S. ArmyChief Electronics Engineer; Facilities Operations. Manager, TARDEC; Lead Systems Engineer, Griffin Missile System

U.S. NavyFlag Lieutenant, N-43, Office of the Director, Navy Fleet Readiness; F/A-18E Pilot

Viper NorthwestVP/COO


Student Profile

AvERAGE UNDERGRADUATE GPA3.16

AvERAGE INDUSTRy ExPERIENCE20 years (varies widely)

GOvERNMENT / INDUSTRy MIx60 : 40

UNDERGRADUATE MAJOR

n Engineering

n Business

n Other

53%38%

9%

Gary AdamsDelta Air LinesGM, Operational Performance Delta Cargo

Jeff BabioneLockheed Martin Aeronautics CompanyVice President & Deputy GM F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Program

David BinaGE Aviation SystemsVice President, Americas

Tom Delash EADS/Fairchild ControlsVice President, Strategy & Technology

Michael Emmelhainz The Boeing CompanyFunctional Product Support Director, BDS Engineering, Mission Assurance & Product Support

Suzi McBride Iridium Communications Inc. Vice President

Jennifer SantosU.S. Air ForceProfessional Staff Member, Senate Appropriations Committee

Karen ShortU.S. ArmyChief, Force Basing Architectures; Assistant Secretary of the Army

Rebecca SiersGKN AerospaceDirector of Continuous Improvement

Mark SnauferATKChief Engineer, Commercial Programs

David TracyNorthrop GrummanKC-10 Depot Director

James WigfallThe Boeing CompanyVice President, Business Support to BCA & BCC

George WiggsU.S. Army AMRDECDirector, System Simulation and Development Directorate (SSDD)

Janis WoodDeputy Director76th Aircraft Maintenance GroupTinker Air Force Base, OK

Greg yerkesLife Support InternationalPresident

Tom Delash Michael Karen Short Mark Snaufer James Wigfall Emmelhainz


Alumni Network

Friends in High Places. Students in the ADMBA program have come from diverse roles all across the industry to learn from and alongside their peers. This produces a powerful learning environment along with great friendships and valuable, strategic business relationships. Through the ADMBA, students share an experience not found anywhere else in academia. They learn and grow together in class and remain in touch to leverage those bonds throughout their professional careers. The network established pays tremendous dividends for students and their sponsors. Given the design of the ADMBA, every student and alum is a distinguished professional. The group below reflects the type of outstanding A&D leaders found in our classroom and our alumni network.

“My classmates

and I could all relate

the ADMBA instruction

directly to our

profession. We all

spoke a common

language—only from

different perspectives.

In the ADMBA, not

only is the instruction

career-relevant, so

is your network of

new friends.”– suzi McBride, Vice

president, Iridium

communications Inc.

Unrivaled. The Aerospace & Defense

MBA program is designed for self-motivated,

high-achieving professionals. Participants

come from highly diverse academic and profes-

sional backgrounds, including engineering and

design, test and evaluation, manufacturing,

maintenance, operations, supply chain

management, contracting, budgeting, market-

ing and business development–to name just a

few. Students earn an MBA in one year while

continuing to work. The life-friendly calendar

attracts top professionals from all over the

industry.

By attracting executive-track students from

both government and private industry

employers, ADMBA creates a powerful student

cohort. Students not only learn from UT’s top

professors but also from one another. They learn

about the business challenges in sectors of the

industry and business functions beyond their

own. They also develop close personal relation-

ships with classmates and industry executives

they meet on field trips and at speaker forums.

The net effect is a powerful learning team and a

valuable strategic network paying big dividends

for students and their sponsoring employers.


Source Selection

“UT’s Aerospace &

Defense MBA has been

a critical part of our

portfolio of leadership

development programs

since 2004.”– ralph heath, recently retired

executive Vp, Lockheed

Martin Aeronautics PROGRAM FEATURES

MBA Accreditation 4 4 4

Traditional MBA subject Matter 4 4 4

nationally ranked college & programs 4 4

A&D case studies and company Visits 4

A&D Industry- & Job-based assignments 4

A&D-focused, Week-long, Industry Immersion 4

Top professors with extensive A&D expertise 4

A&D classmates & networking opportunities 4

$1M+ Business Improvement project in lieu of thesis 4

high compression Learning (12-month program) 4

free “Bonus” Leansigma Green Belt certification 4

Top-tier, Institutional prestige & clout 4 4

Long periods Away from Work (18-24 months) 4

Manpower “backfill” costs, program turbulence 4

BUDGET-PRICED

MBA

AEROSPACE & DEFENSE

MBA

FULL-TIMEMBA

top-ranked. The College of

Business Administration (CBA) at the

University of Tennessee, Knoxville, consists

of approximately 7,500 undergraduate

and graduate students and stands as the

top-ranked college at a highly-ranked and

globally respected university. We deliver

education, training, research and service

supporting every sector of business –

from private companies large and small to

government and nonprofit organizations.

The college’s rankings speak to our quality

and value. In its 2015 report, U.S. News and

World Report ranked UT’s full-time MBA

supply chain management concentration

#7 among all public institutions. In

2013, Bloomberg Businessweek ranked the

full-time MBA program #26 in the nation.

Several programs and departments also

have earned exceptional rankings. U.S. News

ranked the college’s supply chain and

logistics program #5 among U.S. public

institutions and #6 nationwide. In 2012,

InformationWeek named the UT Master’s

in Business Analytics program Top 20 in

Big Data Analytics.

Two decades ago, the college decided to

prioritize service to two key industries–

Aerospace & Defense and Healthcare. The

college offers instruction and research

relevant to every business sector but develops

tailored programs for these two unique and

vital industries. For the Aerospace & Defense

sector (A&D), the result is UT’s Aerospace

& Defense Portfolio, a family of unrivalled

business education and training capabilities

that include:

n The Aerospace & Defense MBA

n Non-degree, executive education short

courses – many custom-designed for A&D

n Applied research and implementation

support for sponsoring A&D organizations

We Know the Businessof Aerospace & Defense

“I’m focused on

aerospace and defense

in my day-to-day job.

The University of

Tennessee Aerospace

& Defense MBA is also

focused on aerospace

and defense, and

that’s what makes it

outstanding.”– John Paquet, Deputy and

Director, Lockheed Martin

Integrated Fighter Group

Product Development

ThE AEroSPAcE & DEFEnSE MBA 9

streamlined. The application process is simple and available online at ADMBA.utk.edu.

We accept applications for each new class through the end of November. However, we encourage early

application to help students get off to a good start in the fast-paced program. Entrance requirements

include an undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited university and a strong recommendation

from a supporting employer. Applicants with a minimum of five years’ work experience are preferred. The

ADMBA waives a GMAT exam requirement for well-qualified students with strong professional records. For

questions or application support, contact: Janice Reid, recruiting and admissions liaison, at JReid7@utk.

edu or (865) 974-0173, or Andy White, ADMBA director, at [email protected] or (865) 974-2027.

tuition and feesDespite ADMBA’s premium features, tuition of only $66,000 for 2015 is below the national average

for executive MBA programs. Tuition includes all books, fees, and two meals per day. Tuition does not

include student travel to and from residency period sites or lodging expenses. Even with this value,

ADMBA tuition exceeds reimbursement levels found in the standing, tuition reimbursement plans of

most employers. Still, more than 90 percent of ADMBA students are fully sponsored by their employer.

Many employers sponsoring ADMBA students have made the program a centerpiece of their leadership

development program.

Students eligible for Department of Veteran’s Affairs (VA) G.I. Bill benefits can apply those

funds to ADMBA tuition. Depending on individual circumstances, these benefits can pay from half to all

of the ADMBA tuition expenses. Students should contact the UT Bursar’s Veteran’s Affairs office for more

information at (865) 974-1500 or [email protected].

New classes begin each January. The AACSB-accredited program spans three consecutive semesters

—spring, summer and fall. Students earn 15 hours of academic credit in each semester of the program’s

“lockstep” curriculum, earning a total of 45 credit-hours. Sponsors and students pay tuition in three equal

installments at the start of each semester. There is no penalty for early payment. The business college

invoices sponsors 30 days prior to the start of each semester.

During residence periods on campus, ADMBA students stay at the Four Points Sheraton Cumberland

House Hotel. This hotel is within walking distance of the campus and offers free wireless internet

services. ADMBA participants receive the government per diem rate and free parking. Students flying

into Knoxville are responsible for transportation to and from the hotel. The program handles all

transportation requirements during the week-long RPs.

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CoSt ElEmENtS

Tuition and Fees $30-65K $66K $100K+

Paid Time Away from Work — — $300K+

Average Travel (airfare/mileage and lodging) — $10K —

Indirect Costs (Adverse Impacts of extended absence & management turnover on sponsor, customers and programs) — — $$$$

ToTAl $30-65K $76K $400K+

BuDGEt-PrICED

mBA

AEroSPACE & DEfENSE

mBA

full-tImEmBA

Andy White

Director, the Aerospace & Defense mBA

[email protected]

(865) 974-2027

Janice reid

recruiting and Admissions Coordinator

[email protected]

(865) 974-0173

OneOf aKind


MBA

OneOf aKind


MBATim Gray from the ADMBA Class of 2009 (second

from left) poses with his AviationWeek Laureate

Award for the best Maintenance, Repair, and

Overhaul (MRO) program in the industry for 2010.

Pictured with Gray at the awards dinner are

ADMBA director, Andy White; Clay Jones, UT

alum and recently retired president and CEO of

Rockwell Collins; and Lane Morris, Gray’s faculty

advisor. Gray won the award for the results of

work he completed as a student in ADMBA.

The Aerospace & Defense MBA offers a very strong return on investment for students and

supporting sponsors. The one-of-a-kind program prepares “high-potential” professionals to

excel as business leaders with more challenging responsibilities and a far broader span of control.

We prepare “change agents” to excel at the highest levels of responsibility in diverse roles

all across A&D. Students optimize and change their own organization in real-time as they

progress through the curriculum. We deliver this growth in a time period and at a price point

that cannot be equaled. Through industry interactions and relationships fostered in the ADMBA,

students and supporting employers gain a better understanding of key suppliers and vital

customers and build high-value, strategic relationships with rising leaders.

“One of the biggest things that I have gained from the

UT A&D MBA experience is a much broader understanding of the

aerospace and defense industry as a whole. My interactions

with the other students have allowed me to see the big picture

instead of just my little piece of the puzzle.”-Mike Smith, General Electric

The Aerospace & Defense MBA:HigH CustOmer Value

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