With no further information available on the topic, the actual extent of computerization of the syllabus back then is left to the imagination. Though not an entirely online program, most of the teaching and learning does take place over the Internet, with the program attracting students from around the world. The courses are targeted at general managers who have or will soon assume global or internationally-oriented responsibilities. All students are issued IBM ThinkPads with the necessary connectivity software pre-installed. The school is also working on developing technologies to further facilitate communication, such as computer-based videoconferencing and streaming video.
Some courses integrate issues of immediate relevance to students' companies.
Not included are travel to the mandatory residential schools. Though Fuqua does not provide any financial assistance, many students are able to get their companies to financially assist them to varying degrees. What would be much appreciated, though, is any information on past graduates. Only three classes have graduated so far, but it would be helpful to see a breakdown of the fields they are currently employed in and even, perhaps, the companies they work for. We at RealPower doubt that somewhat, but we are impressed to see a top US university offering an entire graduate degree online.