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Virtual Bridge FAQ

Our virtual curriculum will include all of the comprehensive business topic areas as our traditional residential program. We know that making connections with your fellow classmates, Tuck faculty, staff, and MBA students is a unique aspect of the Business Bridge Program®; our online program will provide virtual opportunities for you to have those interactions through group team building activities, academic simulations, and space to work directly with faculty, Bridge alumni, and current Tuck MBA students.

Please reach out to our team (TuckBridge@tuck.dartmouth.edu) if you have additional questions not addressed.

APPLYING TO VIRTUAL BRIDGE

  • What is the application deadline?

    Please review the application deadline rounds.

     

    Applicants are notified of admission decisions approximately 2 weeks after the admissions deadline.

     

    Once accepted and enrolled, we require a non-refundable deposit of $1,000 to secure your place. This deposit will confirm your session.

     

    You may pay the deposit by credit card online in the student portal or by sending a check, made out to Dartmouth College, to Tuck Business Bridge Program, 100 Tuck Hall, Hanover, NH, 03755.

     

    Once tuition has been paid, any cancellations that take place within thirty (30) days of the start of the accepted program will not be refunded.

  • What do I need to submit for admission?

     Review the program application requirements. 

  • Who is eligible to apply?

    See Who Should Attend for more information about Tuck Bridge Admissions. 
     

  • What is the cost of the virtual program?

    The cost of a virtual Bridge session is $7,300. Virtual Bridge will deliver a high-quality, community-based program with access to rich learning, top-ranked MBA faculty, and impactful career resources. The move to an online format does not minimize the high-touch and rigorous nature of the program.

  • Do you offer financial aid?

    Business Bridge offers need-based financial aid in the form of loans and scholarships. Financial aid applications will be made available once applicants are admitted to the program. 
     

  • Is there a program cancellation policy?

    Once tuition has been paid, any cancellations that take place within thirty (30) days of the start of the accepted program will not be refunded. The $1,000 deposit is non-refundable.

  • What are the technology requirements and recommendations for Virtual Bridge?

    Required:

    • Computer with Windows 10 or MacOS High Sierra, or newer operating system
    • Integrated camera for videoconferencing or an external camera that can be plugged in  

     

    Recommended: 

    • Headset with a dedicated microphone

    • Earbuds with a standard 3.5mm plug for audio 

    • Wired connection to the internet 

    • External monitor that is large enough to comfortably watch lectures for extended periods of time 

COURSES

  • How will the virtual business curriculum be structured?

    The academic curriculum will be delivered as a hybrid model with synchronous (live) and asynchronous (pre-recorded) content. Live classes will occur daily. Asynchronous content will be made up of a combination of pre-recorded instructional and information videos from the faculty, readings, and both individual and group assignments.

    There will be two, 75 minute, live synchronous classes each morning. The afternoon schedule will include one 75 minute synchronous class, optional office hours with faculty, career development programming, and 3-4 hours of synchronous virtual study group time with your peer groups and Bridge Associate in the evenings.

    You should plan on 6-7 hours of synchronous online time, and an additional 2-3 hours of optional programming, seven days a week (Monday-Sunday, 9am-9pm).

    The program will be delivered in eastern daylight time. Students are required to attend all synchronous (live) programming.

  • What will a typical day at Virtual Bridge look like?

    The program will be delivered in eastern daylight time. Students are required to attend all synchronous (live) programming.

    The Business Bridge Program is the same time commitment as a full time job, plan on (at least) 40 hours of work per week.

    Morning (start at 9:00am EDT)

    • 90 min - Synchronous class #1
    • 15 min transition
    • 90 min - Synchronous class #2
       

    Career Sessions/Study/Break (start at 12:00pm EDT)
    Career Services Modules, Study Time, Lunch Break (120 minutes)

    Afternoon (start at 2:00 pm EDT)

    • 90 min - Synchronous class #3 or Lab
    • 15 min transition
    • 90 min - Synchronous class #4 or Lab

     

    Evening (start at 6:30pm EDT)

    • 60 min – study group time with Bridge Associate (synchronous)
    • 60-120 min – Course/project work in study groups (asynchronous materials available for students to work through as a group; e.g., assignments, simulations)

       

  • Will there be opportunities to interact with faculty members?

    Virtual Bridge will include live classes led by faculty with opportunities to ask questions and contribute to class discussions. Students will also have the opportunity to interact with faculty during live office hours held throughout the program.

  • What other support will be available?

    Carefully selected Tuck MBA program teaching assistants (Bridge Associates) will be supporting students in all areas during the program. Bridge Associates play a key role managing study groups, being content experts, and mentoring students. They work closely with program participants to help students understand the course material and manage the workload. In addition, they assist faculty members in organizing the classes and evaluating the participants' performance.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT, NETWORKING, AND CAREERBRIDGE

  • What career development resources are available?

    Tuck's Career Development Office will deliver sessions on industry exploration and skill development. 

     

    Industry Exploration Sessions:

    • Finance
    • Consulting
    • Marketing

    Skill Development Sessions:

    • Resume
    • Cover Letter
    • Networking
    • Fit Interview, Virtual Interview, and Case Interview

     

    Sessions will be delivered asynchronously. Tuck Career Advisors will offer 2 synchronous sessions to answer questions about each career stream.

     

    In addition, students will submit their Tuck formatted resumes to be included in the Tuck Business Bridge resume book, which is shared with corporate recruiting partners.

  • How will career aspects of the program take place virtually?

    We will provide live virtual alumni discussion panels and networking opportunities, as well as distribute the Bridge resume book to corporate partners. 

TEAM CAPSTONE PROJECT AND STUDY GROUPS

  • Will the capstone project be included in Virtual Bridge?

    Working in study groups, all Bridge students will complete a capstone project by selecting a publicly traded company and analyzing it using skills acquired during virtual Bridge class sessions. At the end of the Bridge program, each team will present its findings to experienced professionals and members of the Tuck faculty for feedback. Student teams will work closely with designated Bridge Associates, who provide guidance throughout the process.
     

  • Will I still be assigned a study group?

    Yes, study groups are paramount to the Bridge experience. Study groups will work together on class assignments and the capstone project. 

    Students will meet regularly with their study groups and Bridge Associate via virtual tools, like Zoom.