Thus, they are well prepared to help students bridge the gap between theory and practice, which in turn enhances classroom learning. To ensure that the faculty members model teaching excellence in the classroom, GSMT conducts course evaluations each semester, peer classroom visits, and periodic re-certification. In 1997 more than 3,700 students enrolled in graduate classes each semester, fall and spring. Of these students, 49.0 percent were female, and over 41 percent were from diverse ethnic groups. The average age of GSMT students is 34 years.
Most students are mid-level professionals who have made steady progress in their chosen fields.
Typically, they are at a point in their careers where they are seeking additional preparation in anticipation of a new managerial or technical assignment. Students' rich lives and work experiences offer a special perspective and maturity to GSMT classrooms.