4個選修課程可供不同科係的同學選擇:
Marketing,
Finance/Accounting, Electronic Business, Human Resource Management, and
International Business.。
About Maharishi University of Management
Maharishi University
of Management was founded in 1971 by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi to create
enlightenment for every individual and peace for the world. During
its development over the past 28 years, the University has pioneered
Consciousness-Based SM education, which develops the total potential
of the brain, the cosmic creativity latent within every student. The
University’s programs and activities are designed to achieve
educational excellence, conduct original research and extend the
frontiers of knowledge, and improve the quality of life for the
individual, the nation, and the world.
Maharishi University
of Management is accredited by the Commission on Institutions of
Higher Education of the North Central Association of Colleges and
Schools (30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago IL 60602,
telephone 312-263-0456). This is the oldest and largest accrediting
organization in the U.S.
Academic programs
include Ph.D., master’s, and bachelor’s degree programs in a broad
range of disciplines.
Faculty include
internationally recognized scholars and researchers with degrees
from the most prestigious universities in the world, such as Oxford,
Harvard, Stanford, Princeton, Yale, and Massachusetts Institute of
Technology.
The campus is
located in Fairfield, Iowa, 50 miles west of the Mississippi River
in the central U.S. The 262-acre campus, with 1.2 million square
feet of teaching, research, recreational, and living space, is
situated on gently rolling hills, landscaped with beautiful trees.
The University is
unique in that it is the only accredited university in the world
which adds to traditional education the Transcendental Meditation
program to develop the full potential of the student. Our students
make rapid progress, not only in academic achievement, but also in
developing their creativity and intelligence.
Some of the features
of Maharishi are:
Study
one course at a time through the block system, which allows you to
go more deeply into each subject and retain more knowledge with
greater ease and enjoyment. Our longer academic year — two
semesters, mid-August through June — also complements greater
in-depth study.
Gain
knowledge through innovative programs such as Environmental Studies,
Sustainable Agriculture, Enlightened Theater Arts, Digital Media,
and Film and Video Arts.
Study
abroad — experience first-hand the cultural diversity of many
countries through our Rotating University, which holds classes in
beautiful locations around the world.
Enjoy
your learning experience through our Consciousness-Based approach to
education—learning systematic programs for developing all qualities
necessary for success in your personal and professional life, and
for your health and happiness. Practice the scientifically validated
Transcendental Meditation® and TM-Sidhi® programs as part of your
curriculum to develop your full potential and expand the "container"
of knowledge — your mind — increasing your alertness and learning
capacity, broadening your comprehension, and unfolding your full
creative potential.
Explore
new disciplines: The Science of Creative Intelligence® (SCI)
connects each branch of knowledge to the whole tree of knowledge.
The Maharishi Vedic Approach to HealthSM introduces skills in
managing health and preventing accumulation of stress and imbalance
in the body.
Enjoy
a positive, nourishing, and serene campus atmosphere, supportive of
the cultural and religious diversity created by students from over
60 countries around the world. The campus is virtually free of
crime, drugs, and alcohol.
The
reconstruction of our campus has begun with the construction of our
first building designed according to the principles of Natural Law.
Maharishi Sthapatya VedaSM design actually promotes clearer
thinking, better health, and good fortune.
Student
activities include a wide variety of sports, clubs, and recreational
events including movies, dances, visiting speakers, Student
Government-sponsored conferences, and a campus radio station. Sports
include golf, volleyball, soccer, skiing, tennis, and adventure
sports such as white-water rafting, mountain biking, and
rock-climbing. The local community offers a wide variety of shops
and restaurants, including a dozen serving international cuisines.
Department of
Management
Ph.D. in Management
Today developing and utilizing
human potential is widely recognized as the cornerstone of corporate
transformation and economic development. Since Maharishi University of
Management is the leading university in the world specializing in
development of human consciousness, it is an ideal place to learn how to
unfold full human potential and create and study the transformation of
organizations toward supreme efficiency and perfection of management.
At M.U.M. not only gain
knowledge and skills, but also practice technologies to develop the
total brain physiology. All topics are studied in the light of the
Maharishi Vedic Management — the knowledge of the total intelligence of
nature, which automatically manages the infinitely complex and evolving
universe without strain and without mistakes.
The Ph.D. program prepares each
student to conduct original and significant research through courses in
research methods and statistics. Each student is encouraged to do
identify a research topic early in his or her studies so that the
research papers throughout the program can focus on this chosen topic.
A specialty of Maharishi
University of Management is the educational methods it has developed to
make knowledge meaningful and enjoyable for students. Students in the
Ph.D. program at M.U.M. are trained in principles and practices for
successful college teaching and adult education.
The Ph.D. program also includes
the opportunity to take electives in other areas of business graduate
courses that support the student academic and research goals.
Career Outcomes
The program is designed to
prepare students for careers as professors, consultants, or researchers
who can help transform the performance of individuals and organizations.
Program Structure
The Ph.D. in Management requires
four semesters of full-time study in residence at Maharishi University
of Management. As part of the required coursework in the fourth
semester, students undertake a written comprehensive exam and oral
qualifying exam. When a student successfully completes an oral
qualifying examination, the student is advanced to Ph.D. Candidate
status and tuition is reduced. When a dissertation proposal accepted,
the student is advanced to Ph.D. researcher status. The Ph.D. researcher
must complete an oral defense of the dissertation and the dissertation
committee, Graduate School and Library, must approve the dissertation.
TOEFL score of at least 600
(paper-based) or 250 (computer-based) is required. TOEFL is waived
if the student has completed a degree program conducted in English.
English assessment by the Admissions Office can be substituted for
the TOEFL test.
Required Courses in the
Ph.D. Curriculum
Science of Creative Intelligence
Organizational Performance and Strategy
Survey of Organizational Behavior
Models of Organizational Excellence
Leadership
Seminar in Writing and Teaching
Advanced Seminar in Management
Experimental Research Design
Qualitative Research Design
Assessment and Evaluation
Linear Regression
Analysis of Variance
Multivariate Analysis
Preparation for Comprehensive Examination
Preparation for Qualifying Exam
Dissertation Proposal Preparation
Dissertation Research
Additional components of
the Ph.D. are:
4 electives courses from other areas of graduate
study, including Marketing, Finance/Accounting, Electronic Business,
Human Resource Management, and International Business.
The Ph.D in Management program has three
levels, Course work, Candidate, and Researcher level. In the first year the
student will be studying and living on campus. If the student has the
prerequisite of MBA or equivalent Master's degree, the Course work can be
completed in three semesters of full-time study in residence at Maharishi
University of Management. In the fourth semester students undertake a written
comprehensive exam and oral qualifying exam.
When a student successfully completes an oral qualifying examination, the
student is advanced to Ph.D. Candidate status and tuition is reduced. When a
dissertation proposal accepted, the student is advanced to Ph.D. researcher
status. The Ph.D. researcher must complete an oral defense of the dissertation
and the dissertation committee, Graduate School and Library, must approve the
dissertation. Students at the Candidate or Researcher may be selected to receive
free on campus room and board in exchange for part-time services as a teaching
or research assistant.
Financial details for the Ph.D. in Management Fall entry beginning August 2003.
1st year Budget ( Course work level)
$33,110 includes tuition, campus room and board, health insurance, fees and
$2,800 for personal expenses
- 12,040 scholarship
- 2,800 personal expenses $18,270 Payment to University
Additional Payment $1,250 to learn Transcendental Mediation (if student has not learned before
coming)
+ 100 security deposit + 40 Application fee
$1,390
For visa purposes in the first year students must verify having more money than
they are required to pay the university. They must have:
$18,270 (Tuition, R&B, Health Ins, fees)
+ 2,800 personal expense money
+ 1,250 TM course fee + 140 Security deposit and application fee $22,460 Total amount required in first year if maximum amount of scholarship
granted.
2nd year Budget (Course work level)
$33,110 includes tuition, room and board, health insurance, fees and $2,800 for
personal expenses.
- 12,040 scholarship - 2,800 personal expenses
$18,270 Payment to the University
Candidate Level Budget
$21,310 (incl. Tuition, room & board, Health Ins, other fees, personal exp.)
- 3,008 scholarship
- 5,200 assistantship - 2,800 personal expenses
$10,302 Payment to the university
Researcher Level Budget
$ 11,510 (incl. Tuition, room & board, Health Ins, other fees, personal exp.)
- 5,200 assistantship - 2,800 personal expenses
$ 3,510 Payment to the university.
Test requirements:
TOEFL test and GMAT or GRE tets are required for the Ph. D programs. The minimum
score for the TOEFL is 600 for the regular test and 250 for the computerized
test. The minimum GMAT score is 600.
Required Courses in the Ph.D. Curriculum:
Science
of Creative Intelligence
Organizational Performance and Strategy
Survey
of Organizational Behavior
Models
of Organizational Excellence
Leadership
Seminar
in Writing and Teaching
Advanced Seminar in Management
Experimental Research Design
Qualitative Research Design
Assessment and Evaluation
Linear
Regression
Analysis of Variance
Multivariate Analysis
Preparation for Comprehensive Examination
Preparation for Qualifying Examination
Dissertation Proposal Preparation
Dissertation Research
Additional components of the Ph.D. are:
· 4 Electives Courses from other areas of graduate study, including Marketing,
Finance/Accounting, Electronic Business, Human Resource Management, and
International Business.
Study
one course at a time through the block system, which allows you to
go more deeply into each subject and retain more knowledge with
greater ease and enjoyment. Our longer academic year — two
semesters, mid-August through June — also complements greater
in-depth study.
Department of
Management 
