Executive MBA Student Handbook

Executive

MBA Student

Handbook

August 2013

Executive MBA

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Contents

Mission Statement ... 2

Introduction ... 4

Academic Planning ... 5

Program Contacts ... 5

Course Sequence ... 5

Academic Calendar ... 6

Program Planning ... 7

Stetson Academic Policies ...11

Communication ...11

Grading ...11

Academic Honesty & Plagiarism ...13

Code of Ethics ...14

Code of Conduct ...15

Disciplinary Action ...15

Assessment ...16

Attendance ...16

Leaves of Absence ...17

Use of Laptops, iPads & Mobiles ...18

Privacy ...19

Accreditation ...19

Financial Information ...20

Expenses & Payments ...20

Financial Aid ...22

General Information ...24

Campus Information ...24

Stetson Technology & Systems ...25

Student Information ...29

Learning Resources ...30

Note: Policies and information listed are subject to change. For more information please check the Graduate School of Business Catalogue www.stetson.edu/other/catalog/

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Mission Statement

We at the Stetson University School of Business Administration have created a learning community of faculty, students and business practitioners. As a student-centered, premiere private business school, we develop educational partnerships that open minds and open doors.

For Our Students

 We provide Professional Services to minimize the stress involved in returning to studies. This means that the faculty, staff, and administrators are all committed to maximizing your overall experience.

 We provide an Integrated Leadership Model with approaches and tools that allow you to recognize and work on your strengths and weaknesses, from both an external and internal perspective.

 We believe you cannot separate the personal and professional, so we provide a Cohort Coach that facilitates the “bridge” and “connection” between your individual goals and the faculty and cohort.

 Our Deeper Cohort Experience brings self-awareness, a mutual commitment to personal and professional growth, and a level of trust that enables you to grow in ways not possible in lesser settings.

 Our Connected Faculty works as a team, deploying best practices with rigor, relevancy, and real-world application.

 The Global Mindset is reinforced throughout with a deep understanding of the interdependency between different cultures and mindsets that have varying perspectives, strategies, and approaches to effective leadership.

For Our Faculty

 We believe in the primacy of the teaching function; instruction by full-time faculty is our principal focus.

 We encourage research and scholarly activity that reinforce and support innovative teaching.

 We realize that faculty and staff are our most important resources and we support their academic, professional and personal development.

 We recognize that our programs add to the academic and professional development of both students and faculty.

For the Business Community

 We are committed to making our teaching and research applicable to the real world.  We believe in ongoing interaction with business professionals as we seek continuous

improvement, cutting-edge approaches and relevance in all that we do.

 We value service that draws students and faculty closer to the business, the university and the broader community.

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For the Entire Learning Community

 We value collegiality, collaboration, excellence and pride in our working relationships and environments.

 We are committed to making our programs worthy of continuing national recognition. Our goal is to prepare graduates for productive and satisfying leadership roles within a wide range of businesses and organizations that, due to the renowned calibre of Stetson's alumni, are ready to accept them with open arms.

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Introduction

The Executive Master of Business Administration (E.M.B.A.) program is designed specifically for the executive, entrepreneur, or fast-track manager who, having advanced to a certain stage in his/her career, recognizes the importance of continuous learning for senior managerial success. It emphasizes study team concepts, learning intensives, cases, and projects. The typical class structure utilizes the “cohort” concept wherein the collective knowledge and experience of the group is utilized to enhance the learning process and to stress the relevance of the material. Admission is a function of managerial background and experience.

You have made the commitment to participate in Stetson’s Executive MBA program in Celebration. We expect that you will find great rewards - intellectual, professional, social, and financial -as a result of your academic success. The Stetson faculty, curriculum, and support will far surpass any ordinary academic experience. Graduates emerge with new perspectives and strategies that positively impact virtually every area of their lives. In the process, you will develop a close network of professional relationships.

Stetson students are expected to meet the highest professional standards. Over the next 19 months, you will be required to continually demonstrate your abilities—social, intellectual, ethical, academic—as you complete a series of 17 graduate business courses. You will be encouraged to constantly prioritize and reassess priorities as you juggle personal, professional, and academic demands. You will develop new skills, new friendships, and new perspectives as you work with your study teams and your classmates.

The time and effort that you invest in this program will have a direct correlation to the value you receive. Once you have earned an MBA, you will be expected to demonstrate your knowledge and ability time and time again. A Stetson MBA degree is much more than an academic credential—it is a powerful tool for growth and a standard for excellence.

Welcome

This handbook is designed to acquaint you with the program, the Graduate School of Business, and the rules and regulations of study at Stetson University. Please take time to read it carefully. Not all situations can be covered in this handbook; therefore, you should consult with your program manager for guidance or advice in special situations.

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Academic Planning

Program Contacts

Dean, School of Business Administration

[email protected] (386) 822-7405

Dr. Yiorgos A. Bakamitsos

Associate Dean, Graduate Business Programs

[email protected] (321) 939-7621

Dr. Greg McCann EMBA Director

[email protected] (386) 822-7425

Wendy Lowe

EMBA Assistant Director

[email protected] (321) 939-7603 Thais Penteado

Graduate Business Student Assistant

[email protected] (321) 939-7615

Course Sequence

Course Code Course Name Credits

MGMT 502 Management and Leadership 3

ACCT 520 Financial Accounting and Reporting Seminar 3

FINA 505 Financial Economics 3

BADM 502 Contemporary Business Issues 3

FINA 509 Strategic Financial Analysis 3

MKTG 511 Marketing Concepts and Analysis 3

BSAN 507 Managerial Decision Analysis 3

MKTG 516 Marketing Decision Making 3

FINA 503 International Businesses and Finance 3

INTL 501 International Field Experience 3

MGMT 595 Strategic Management 3

ACCT 522 Accounting and Managerial Decision-Making 3

MGMT 519 Organizational Theory and Behavior 3

BSAN 591 Technology for Business Transformation 3

BADM 590 Personal/Professional Development and Leadership 3

FINA 511 Advanced Financial Management 3

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Academic Calendar

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Program Planning

Student Responsibilities

As a student in the Stetson Executive MBA program, you are responsible for preparing for and attending classes, and for meeting graduation requirements. As a Stetson student, you are responsible for following the policies, rules, and regulations of the University and the Graduate School of Business, as published in this handbook and found in Stetson University publications.

Class Registration

All the administration details for the Stetson EMBA program are taken care of for you by the EMBA Program staff. The registration for classes is taken care of on the student’s behalf.

As a cohort based experience, all students participate in the same courses together. Withdrawal from one course in the Executive MBA program forces removal from the entire program since it is a lock-step, 19-month program.

iPads

The Executive MBA Assistant Director will provide the iPad device, a Smart Case for protection. Adapters (Apple Dock to VGA and Apple Digital), along with an Apple TV device will be available in your EMBA classroom for practice and/or use at the Celebration campus location. The iPad device is Wi-Fi enabled and therefore can be used wherever there is a wireless network. The device is your property and will remain with you at the conclusion of your Executive MBA experience in March 2015.

To handle technical or support issues, Stetson University has purchased Apple Care+, which provides 2 years of hardware repair coverage and complimentary support. Additionally, each device is covered for 2 accidental damage repairs; however each is subject to a $49 service fee (http://www.apple.com/support/products/ipad.html), payable by the user.

Course Materials

The Executive M.B.A. program is an all-inclusive, concierge package. The Tuition cost covers a range of added benefits for the student, with everything taken care of and provided for you by the program's Assistant Director.

The course syllabus, books, PDF’s and additional course materials will be provided by the EMBA Program Assistant Director two weeks prior to the start of a new program. This will allow you to prepare for class and schedule the study time required for success.

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International Trip

The international study trip is mandatory for all students. Although the international trip is mandatory, we realize that extenuating circumstances may prevent a student’s attendance. Should this occur, the university will not issue a refund. The student must make arrangements with the Executive Education office and the professor to complete the missed coursework through independent study.

The outbound travel dates for international trip are preliminary until all academic and travel logistics can be finalized. Final dates will be announced by the Program Assistant Director the fall semester prior to travel.

Transcripts

To request an official transcript, students must contact the Stetson University Registrar's Office. Requests may be made by fax, mail or online.

Visit the Web site www.stetson.edu/administration/registrar/transcripts.php or call the Registrar’s Office on (386) 822-7140.

Faculty

Faculty members maintain regular office hours or are available to meet with you by appointment. Contact information is available through the Stetson University website phone directory or is listed on all Course Syllabi.

Study Teams and Team Assignments

In the Executive MBA program, many graded assignments (problem sets, projects, papers, and presentations) are completed in teams, which are frequently changed so that you have the experience of working with each cohort member. We expect study teams to be self-managing, and expect all members to contribute to the team effort. For all assignments, it is essential for students to confirm which are team-based and which are individual. A more complete discussion of study teams is included in this handbook.

The team experience is a source of constant learning. Team members must apply skills of delegation, leadership, motivation, and teamwork to manage projects and people for the benefit of the team. These skills are increasingly important as teamwork plays a greater role in today's organizations.

Study Teams Add To The EMBA Experience By:

 Providing tutorial benefits for team members. The expertise of a team’s members in areas such as accounting, finance, marketing, and general management benefits the team.

Page | 9  Offering peer support to ensure that each member pulls in the same positive direction.  Creating a vehicle for faculty to assign team projects.

 Providing support during periods of academic, work, or family stress.

 Forming the cornerstone for enduring friendships and a solid network for the future.

Course Evaluations

We highly value your input in all aspects of the Stetson experience. At the end of each course Stetson gives students to evaluate both the faculty and course content. We carefully study your evaluations of courses at the end of each semester and these are very useful to the instructor of the course and to those involved in evaluating the instructor’s teaching.

All course evaluations are confidential and anonymous. To safeguard this anonymity and confidentiality, professors do not see the original evaluations that are completed by students, but receive a composite analysis and summary of the evaluations after all grades have been reported. Similarly, students must complete evaluations before grades can be issued.

Recent changes to the course on the basis of student feedback:

 The sequencing of courses within the program.  The faculty and adjuncts teaching EMBA courses.  Guest speakers and domestic business visits.  Stress and time management skills training.

Study team models will vary greatly. The following suggestions may assist you in building a successful study team.

 Plan an initial meeting to know each other, define the ground rules, and set

expectations in terms of attendance at meetings and performance within the team.

 Agree in advance on regular meeting times. Set an agenda and time limit for each

meeting.

 Establish team norms for attendance and contributions on each project.

 Be willing to share information freely between team members on team assignments.

 Be a team player. Study teams are built on trust and mutual assistance and each

team member accepts a responsibility to contribute to the best of his or her ability. If a member is not contributing, other team members have a responsibility to discuss with that person their level of participation.

 Negotiate with each other and try to resolve disagreements between yourselves.

 Be flexible and respect each team member's strengths.

 Remember that study teams are dynamic and interactions can and will change over

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Academic Honors and Awards

Beta Gamma Sigma

This honorary business scholastic fraternity was established in 1926. Its purposes are to reward scholarship and accomplishment in all phases of business among the students and graduates of the school, to promote the advancement of education in the science of business, and to foster principles of honesty and integrity in business practices. High scholarship and promise of marked ability are the prime requisites governing selection of graduating students for membership. By invitation, new members join at the annual meeting held in the spring.

Application for Graduation

Each student must file an application for graduation, with a $100.00 fee, by the graduation application deadline of the term in which they expect to graduate. Graduation application deadlines are listed in the Academic Calendar, and after the graduation application deadline, graduation fees are doubled.

Students access the Graduation forms from the Office of the Registrar: www.stetson.edu/administration/registrar/graduation.php

Attendance at Commencement is expected. You must notify the Office of the Registrar if you plan to graduate in absentia. A graduation application is REQUIRED before a degree will be awarded. A cap and gown is purchased separately from the bookstore.

Financial and Graduation Requirements

Each student must meet all financial, academic, and non-academic requirements set by Stetson University and by the Graduate School of Business. Student account balances must be paid in full to be eligible to receive a Stetson degree, diploma, or transcripts.

Academic Requirements

To meet the academic requirements for the MBA degree in the Executive MBA program, a student must successfully complete 51 credit hours as outlined in the program curriculum schedule, in accordance with the guidelines set forth in this handbook.

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Stetson Academic Policies

Communication

Stetson email will be used as the primary means of communication during the program. Executive MBA students will receive a Stetson email account. It is important that you check your Stetson email on a regular basis. For convenience, you may forward your Stetson email to a preferred email account.

Grading

Grades

Grades are based on examinations, papers, case analyses, class presentations, and/or class participation. In all courses, the instructor determines grading criteria and standards. The chart below indicates grades and equivalent Grade Points given for each course.

A grade of W (withdrawal) or WF (withdrawal, failing) is assigned by the instructor when the student withdraws from a course before its completion. A grade of WF is computed in the student’s grade point average as an F. A grade of W does not affect the student’s grade point average.

Graduate credit is awarded for grades of C or better; however, lower grades must be offset by higher grades to meet continuation and graduation requirements.

Grades assigned to students in graduate programs of the School of Business Administration are as follows:

 A - Distinction

 B - Quality expected of graduate students  C - Below graduate standards

 D - Not accepted for graduate credit, and

 F – Failure to meet course expectations and requirements.

At the faculty member’s discretion, pluses and minuses may be used to further refine a student’s grade.

Final Grade GPA Final Grade GPA

A 4.00 C 2.00

A- 3.67 C- 1.67

B+ 3.33 D+ 1.33

B 3.00 D 1.00

B- 2.67 D- 0.67

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Course Completion

To successfully complete each course for graduate credit, the minimum requirements are:  Achieve a minimum of C*

 Complete all assessment items  Attend 80% of class time.

*See below for minimum cumulative GPA requirements

Academic Performance Requirements

Successful completion of all graduate programs in the School of Business Administration requires that the student earn a minimum of 3.0 overall GPA in all advanced level courses. A graduate student enrolled in advanced level courses who maintains an overall 3.0 GPA is considered to be in good academic standing. A student who falls below an overall 3.0 GPA will be placed on academic probation. A student who does not attain a 3.0 overall GPA after two consecutive terms on probation will be dismissed from the program.

A student who completes all required advanced level courses with an overall GPA lower than a 3.0 may petition the director of the appropriate graduate program for permission to retake a maximum of two courses in which a grade of less than B was earned. The new grade will replace the one originally earned. Any graduate student receiving a D or F in an advanced level class will be dismissed from the program. A dismissed student may apply for re-admission after a one-year absence from the program, but is not guaranteed acceptance.

Incomplete Grades

There may be occasions when students in the Stetson EMBA Program will be unable to complete the work required in a course within the timeframe normally allotted for this. In those circumstances and at the discretion of the faculty member, the student may be given a grade of Incomplete (I) for that course. Unless circumstances expressly prohibit, a grade of (I) must be cleared within 60 days of the last day of the course for which the grade of (I) was given. While the final determination of student knowledge and proficiency rests with each individual faculty member, the following are general guidelines relating to the resolution of a grade of (I) and the potential impact of a failure to resolve the items that gave rise to the incomplete grade.

 The student should contact the instructor of record for the course for which he or she received the (I) as soon as possible but no later than one week after the last meeting day of that class unless extreme circumstances do not allow.

 The student and the faculty member should jointly agree upon the steps necessary for the successful completion of the course and the removal of the incomplete grade (I). The tenants of this agreement should be written including the express timeline of the requirements

Page | 13  If, for any reason, the requirements outlined above are not met, the student must notify

the faculty member immediately of the delay and, as requested, documentation of the reasons for the delay. At the discretion of the faculty member, the requirements to remove the incomplete grade may be reset or altered.

 Failure to complete the work necessary to remove the grade within 60 days (or whatever timeframe the faculty member shall deem appropriate) can cause the grade to become an F. Should this happen, then the continuation of the student in the program will be evaluated in accordance with the Grading Policy.

Probation

A student who fails to meet the minimum GPA continuation requirements will be placed on probation. The terms of the probation will vary depending on the particular circumstances. These terms ordinarily will include a requirement that the student's GPA increase to the level required for continuation and may include a requirement to take specific courses and achieve specified levels of performance in those courses. Students who receive a grade of I (incomplete) while on probation are subject to dismissal. Students who fail to meet the conditions of probation will be dismissed from the program.

Written notification of GPA standing will be given to students at the end of each term.

Repeating Courses

A student must repeat any course in which he or she earns a D or F grade. A student may also repeat a course for which credit is earned. When a course is repeated, the most recent grade is counted in the GPA, but the earlier grade remains on the transcript.

Procedures on Grades and Other Academic Complaints

Within one month of receiving the grade or other cause of complaint, the student should make an informal attempt to resolve the grievance by approaching the teacher or other academic supervisor. If student and teacher cannot arrive at a mutually satisfactory solution within seven days, the grievance should immediately be referred by the student to the Associate Dean for Graduate Business Programs.

Academic Honesty & Plagiarism

The dictionary defines plagiarism as “stealing and using the ideas of another as one’s own.” Since much of the academic process involves research and writing, the temptation to plagiarize cannot be ignored.

Page | 14 Toward that end, plagiarism will not be tolerated in Stetson University’s EMBA program under any circumstances. The most blatant form, taking credit in an assignment or exam for work done by another, will be dealt with harshly at the discretion of the faculty responsible for that course. Rewriting another author’s work so that it is not a direct quote is still considered plagiarism.

Code of Ethics

Commitment to Knowledge

We commit to creating a positive learning environment and will actively participate and bring business and personal learning experiences to the program.

We strive to leave a legacy of high standards and excellence for all future Stetson EMBA students and pride ourselves in providing them with the foundation needed to fulfill and achieve the highest of goals.

We continue to be influential in the business community as well as mentor others in the EMBA program.

Commitment to Honesty and Integrity

We commit to conduct business with honesty and integrity, fostering an attitude of mutual trust. We will uphold and comply with all laws, regulations and Stetson University policies.

We respect Stetson University’s long standing heritage, honor the traditions, treat all people with dignity and value individualism.

Commitment to Excellence

We commit to excellence by encouraging innovation and improvement. As our journey of lifelong learning evolves, we will share our expertise and knowledge.

We set for ourselves and others the highest standards of leadership, moral behavior and excellence.

We aspire to achieve superior personal, academic, and professional success through active learning and continual growth.

Commitment to Community

We commit to providing selfless service with an uncompromising sense of responsibility within our communities.

We will be good stewards of the human, financial, and environmental resources which are placed in our care.

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Code of Conduct

The Honor Pledge is at the heart of the Honor System at Stetson University. The Honor Pledge is a promise to abide by the highest standards of integrity and honesty in academic work.

Stetson University’s Honor Pledge:

As a member of Stetson University, I agree to uphold the highest standards of integrity in my academic work. I promise that I will neither give nor receive unauthorized aid of any kind on my tests, papers, and assignments. When using the ideas, thoughts, or words of another in my work, I will always provide clear acknowledgement of the individuals and sources on which I am relying. I will avoid using fraudulent, falsified, or fabricated evidence and/or material. I will refrain from resubmitting without authorization work for one class that was obtained from work previously submitted for academic credit in material. By my actions and my example, I will strive to promote the ideals of honesty, responsibility, trust, fairness, and respect that are at the heart of Stetson’s Honor System.

The Stetson EMBA Code of Ethics will also serve to reinforce ethical behavior of all students.

Stetson Alcohol Policy

Alcohol consumption on the premises is strictly prohibited without written permission from the administration.

Disciplinary Action

Disciplinary Suspension:

Students may be placed on Disciplinary Suspension for violating the Honor System for Academic Integrity or the Student Code of Conduct. The period of the suspension will be specified in the letter notifying of the suspension. During that period the student will not be allowed to take courses at Stetson, and any academic work taken at another institution will not be accepted for credit toward the requirements for graduation at Stetson.

After the period of the suspension has been completed students may apply to the Dean of the college or school for readmission to the University. This should be done at least thirty (30) days prior to the scheduled date of registration for the term for which the student is seeking readmission.

Disciplinary Dismissal:

Students may be dismissed from the University for violating the Honor System for Academic Integrity or the Student Code of Conduct. Disciplinary Dismissal is permanent removal from the

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Assessment

Examinations, research projects, presentations and group work are common forms of assessment used in the Stetson EMBA Program.

Examinations or equivalent final projects are given in all courses at the end of each academic term. These examinations are scheduled by the faculty and students may not reschedule or miss any final examination without prior approval of the faculty, and/or Associate Dean of Graduate Programs. Students who miss a final examination without prior approval of the academic Dean are liable for failure of the course.

Late Submission

Submission policies are at the faculties discretion, however a student who submits a late assessment may be penalized by 10% per day, up to ten days.

Assessments will not be accepted after the marked assessment has been returned to students who completed the task on time.

An assignment submitted any time after the due time will be deemed a late submission and penalized accordingly unless extenuating circumstances have been communicated to faculty prior to the deadline.

Extension of Due Date

Extensions will only be granted if extenuating circumstances are communicated with faculty ahead of time, and where circumstances are shown to be extra-ordinary.

Attendance

Because the courses included in Stetson University’s Executive Master of Business Administration degree program at Celebration are lengthy (7 ½ hours on average) but few in number (five meetings per course), inability to attend a session (fully or in part) results in a substantial loss of contact hours and the portion of the knowledge base being covered. While the final determination of student knowledge and proficiency rests with each individual faculty member, the following attendance policy should be followed unless specific exception is made.

 It is the student's responsibility to contact both the Program Assistant Director and the professor teaching the class at least 72 hours before that class for any absence if known. While we try to be flexible with regard to business issues and certainly

Page | 17 emergencies, the fact is that your schedule was provided to you in the beginning of the program and absences should be for unusual and infrequent reasons.

 Contact with the Program Assistant Director and the professor does not constitute acceptance of the fact and forgiveness of the material. It is up to the student to address the consequences of each absence with the individual faculty. If that faculty wishes to allow for makeup of the material, all such arrangement must be initiated by the student and agreed upon by that faculty member. Agreement for the absence does not mean that the student is absolved of responsibility for the material. Even though the student makes up all the assignments, the course grade may still be affected (due to lack of participation, etc).

 The individual faculty policies with regard to attendance and grading are specifically stated in their syllabus.

The criteria outlined above are the basic policy. It is left to the discretion of the individual faculty member to determine what specific requirements may be required. Read each course syllabi carefully for any additional comments.

Class Time

It is important that all members be present to fully take advantage of the cohort driven style of education and learning environment. Class starts at 8:30. As you would for any professional meeting, please endeavor to be on time for all class meetings.

Leaves of Absence

As a cohort based experience, all students participate in the same courses together. Withdrawal from one course in the Executive MBA program forces removal from the entire program since it is a lock-step, 19-month program.

Withdrawal Policy

If an enrolled Executive MBA graduate student wishes to withdraw from the University, he or she must comply with the withdrawal process described below. The policy for dropping an individual course is described elsewhere in the Stetson University Catalog (http://www.stetson.edu/other/catalog/- see Change of Registration (Drop/Add section). Conversations with the program academic advisor (Executive MBA Director/Associate Dean for Graduate Business Studies) are necessary to discuss both the academic and financial implications.

1. A Withdrawal Form must be completed and approved by the Dean of the School of Business.

Page | 18 2. If a student receives any federal and/or state need-based aid and withdraws prior to the

completion of 60% of a term, the Office of Financial Aid is required to perform federal return of Title IV funds calculation. After this calculation is completed, most students will owe a balance to the University since some federal and state aid typically has to be returned due to a student’s failure to complete the term.

3. The permanent academic record will reflect either a W, WP, or WF:

a. If withdrawal occurs before 4 of the 5 classes occur, a grade of W will be assigned. No credit is earned, and the grade point average is not affected.

b. If withdrawal occurs after 4 of the 5 classes in a course, a grade of WP or WF will be assigned for each course according to the instructor’s evaluation of the student’s performance to that point. WF’s are treated as credits attempted, and grade point average is affected.

4. Withdrawal from one course in the Executive MBA program forces removal from the entire program since it is a lock-step, 19-month program.

Financial Impact of Student Withdrawal and Dropped Courses

Students officially withdrawing from their entire course load during the first half of a fall or spring term will receive a prorated tuition credit as follows:

 Before the first day of classes - 100% credit  Prior to the second day of class – 75% credit  Prior to the third day of class – 50% credit  The third day of class and thereafter – no credit

Transferability of Credits

Transfer credits from other programs or Universities are not accepted and course waivers are not allowed in the EMBA Program. Credits from Executive MBA program courses may be transferable to other Stetson programs or to other universities.

Use of Laptops, iPads & Mobiles

Laptops

Students may bring their own laptops to class as desired. For those that do not own a personal computer, the program can provide access to computers in the library on the 3rd floor or Room #119. Short term loaner equipment may be available. Please see the Program Assistant Director for details. Unless the instructor specifically requests the use of these machines, they should be kept in the off position unless the use is related to class work. As a general rule, note taking requirements will be minimal and answering emails is inappropriate classroom behavior.

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iPads

The goal of the iPad, technology tool, is to align our in class content delivery with our world-class brand. Our faculty will deliver content, enhance convenience and productivity, as technology becomes more and more a part of any education experience. Stetson Executive MBA faculty will make adjustments to their course materials and deliverables to incorporate the use of the iPad device (examples include: digital materials, online research, presentation purposes, business apps, portfolios, and blogs). Appropriate instructional use of device is required.

Cell Phones

We appreciate that the students may need to receive phone messages during the day. As a courtesy to other students, we will require that cell phones be kept in the “silent” mode or off while class is in session. There will be a morning and afternoon break as well as an hour break for lunch when cell phones may be used as needed including texting colleagues or friends.

Privacy

Privacy of students' records and affairs is protected under the Federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 as amended (P.L. 93-380) and policies issued by Stetson University. The Stetson Graduate School of Business subscribes to the highest level of professional ethics and standards. All individual advising sessions are private and confidential. All records are maintained under the stringent provisions of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act. Student information is NOT released unless specifically authorized in writing by the student. Students have the right to see their records by appointment and to appeal the inclusion of any information in them.

Accreditation

Stetson University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) to award Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral degrees. Stetson University’s School of Business Administration also holds both Business and Accounting accreditation with the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB International).

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Financial Information

Expenses & Payments

2013-2014 Tuition

The Executive M.B.A. program is an all-inclusive, concierge package. The Tuition cost covers a range of added benefits for the student, with everything taken care of and provided for you by the program's Assistant Director.

Tuition includes:  Course Fees

 Apple iPad, books and course materials

 International trip (flight, lodging and most meals)

 Concierge Services - Breakfast, lunch and snacks on class meeting days  Leadership Diagnostic tools and approaches

 A cohort (and career) coach

 Free parking and access to the facility on demand to research, study and use technology tools as desired.

The tuition for the Executive MBA program is $61,455 ($1,205 per credit hour). The principal sum shall be due incrementally over the course period and payable as follows. In the event a payment is received after the due date the student may be subject to a late fee of 2.5% of the dollar amount that is owed.

Billing Cycle

Classes

Tuition

Due

Due Date

FALL: MGMT 502, ACCT 520, FINA 505 $10,845.00 December 15, 2013 SPRING: BADM 502, FINA 509, MKTG 511, BSAN 507 $14,460.00 May 15, 2014 SUMMER: MKTG 516, FINA 503, INTL 501 $10,845.00 August 15, 2014 FALL: MGMT 595, ACCT 522, MGMT 519, BSAN 591 $14,460.00 December 15, 2014 SPRING: BADM 590, FINA 511, BADM 585 $10,845.00 May 1, 2015

Stetson University supports Corporate Tuition Reimbursement programs. Please see the Assistant Director for information to address your company’s requirements.

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Payment Procedures

The Bursar’s Office (Student Accounts) at Stetson generates bills and collects tuition, fees, and other university-related charges. The Bursar’s Office will email bills approximately one month before your due date. The invoice will show your current balance and any activity for that month; it will also have a due date.

Payments can be made to the Bursar’s Office:

1. Online

Online credit card payments may be by visiting :

https://secure.stetson.edu/forms/administration/student-accounts/payment/

Stetson University accepts Master Card, VISA, Discover and American Express for Student Account payments. A convenience fee of 2.5 % for each transaction made will be charged to your credit card.

2. By Direct Debit

A direct debit submission form can be downloaded from the Bursar’s Office website: http://www.stetson.edu/administration/finance/bursarsoffice.php

3. By check

Checks can be mailed to the Bursar’s Office at: Bursar's Office

C/o Stetson University

421 North Woodland Boulevard Unit 8348

DeLand, FL 32723

4. Monthly Payment Plan

The Monthly Payment Plan (MPP) is a retail installment contract which allows Stetson University students to finance the estimated total net annual charges (total annual charges less authorized aid, memo items and scholarships) in 5 monthly payments during the current semester. A down payment of 20% of the balance due for the semester is required. The remaining 80% is billed in 4 monthly payments with late penalties, if applicable.

There is non-refundable $100 application fee each semester to participate in the MPP. There is no finance charge associated with the Monthly Payment Plan. And a late charge of 2.5% of your monthly payment is charged on any monthly payment that is late. Late payments are payments received after the due date. There is no grace period for late fees.

The MPP form can be downloaded from the Bursar’s Office: http://www.stetson.edu/administration/finance/bursarsoffice.php

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Cancellation & Refunds

If you make a payment for more than the outstanding balance on your student account, Stetson University is required to refund any overpayment back to the student. In addition, the convenience fee will not be refunded for the portion overpaid. As noted above, convenience fee disputes must be taken directly to your credit card company.

If a student withdraws from the program, refunds for tuition and fees initially paid will be refunded to the student in accordance with the University’s policy on Withdrawals. The convenience fee for credit card payments will not be refunded.

Financial Aid

Financing Resources

Financial Aid for students pursuing a graduate degree through Stetson University is available in the form of federal and private student loans. Federal Direct Loans are available with a maximum eligibility of $10,250 per term (an EMBA can take 5 terms) and the Graduate Plus Loan is an additional option providing up to $10,000 per year (an EMBA can take 2 years). If you are or will be a Stetson University graduate student and are interested in receiving a federal student loan, follow the process outlined below.

What You Must Know:

The following five steps must be completed before your financial aid request can be processed. Links to the forms and instructions on how to complete them are detailed below. We encourage you to complete steps 1-3 prior to your acceptance to avoid delays in processing. Apply for financial aid at the time you apply for graduate school. Waiting until notification of your acceptance to initiate this process may cause delays in processing for you. You’ll want to know your financial aid options sooner than later.

Instructions Outline:

1. Register for a Federal Student Aid PIN. You can do this by visiting www.pin.ed.gov. Your PIN will be used to electronically sign the FAFSA. Please note that it may take up to one week to receive your PIN.

2. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the academic year of enrollment. This may be done on-line at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Students starting classes in Fall 2013 through summer 2014 should submit the 2013-2014 FAFSA available January 1, 2013.

3. Include the federal school code (001531) for Stetson University on the FAFSA. If you do not include the school code, your information will not be sent to us. Be sure you "sign" your FAFSA using your PIN.

* To avoid any discrepancies in your aid received, please complete step 4 before proceeding to step 5.

Page | 23 4. Visit your www.my.stetson.edu to check on the status of your financial aid award, review

outstanding/satisfied requirements, and accept or decline your aid. To accept or decline your aid, please follow the following steps:

1. Log in to my.stetson.edu.

2. Click on Financial Aid tab at the top.

3. Select Accept Award Offer to access your financial aid information. 4. Select Aid Year (Ex. 2013-2014) and hit submit.

5. Select Award Overview to view your award.

6. Select Resources/Additional Information and answer ALL required questions. 7. Select Terms and Conditions Tab, review and accept.

8. Click on the Accept Award Offer Link.

9. Under Accept Award choose accept, decline and/or put a partial amount in the Accept Partial Amount column.

10. Click on Accept Full Amount of Awards or Submit Decision based on whether you accept the full amount or declined or accepted a partial amount of the awarded fund(s).

To review Financial Aid requirements on your my.stetson.edu, please follow these steps: 1. Log in to my.stetson.edu.

2. Click on Financial aid tab at the top. 3. Click on the Eligibility link.

4. Click on Student Requirements from the list.

5. Complete the Entrance Counseling and the Master Promissory Note by logging onto https://studentloans.gov; you will need your FAFSA Pin to log on.

Visit http://studentaid.ed.gov/ for more information on types of grants, scholarships, and loans available.

Tuition Reimbursement

Stetson University will assist you with the appropriate documentation to both request and submit tuition reimbursement for each course. Please see program administrator to discuss any particular or unique corporate requirements.

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General Information

Campus Information

Campus Access

The Center at Celebration has areas designated specifically for Executive M.B.A. students.  Room 109 - Executive M.B.A. classroom

 Room 124/125 - Breakout Room - Breakfast, lunch and snacks.  Room 126 - Executive M.B.A. classroom

Additional study rooms can be reserved by contacting the Assistant Director, Wendy Lowe. Please provide the meeting date, time span and number of students in attendance. Confirmation of the room number will be sent to the requester.

ID Cards

At Orientation, a picture will be taken for your Stetson University student identification card. This identification card will contain your student ID number (often referred to as your "800 number" or "SUID").

The program coordinator will provide your identification card to you within two weeks. This ID card acts as an access card that will grant you access to the facility from 5 a.m. to midnight, seven days a week. If you misplace your identification card, please notify the program coordinator or call the student ID office at 386-822-7782 so we can provide a replacement.

Facility Access – Study Group Rooms

Once you have a Student ID card, students can access the Celebration facility from 6 a.m. to midnight, seven days a week. EMBA rooms can be booked for study group time, and is based on a first-come-first-served basis.

Please contact the Program Assistant Director to pre-arrange room reservations and to ensure the classroom is unlocked for your utilization.

Meals

The Executive M.B.A. program is an all-inclusive, concierge package. The Tuition cost covers a range of added benefits for the student, including breakfast, lunch and snacks on class meeting days.

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Copiers & Printers

Photocopiers are available for Stetson students. For large copy jobs, we can suggest a convenient full-service copy center.

Stetson Network Connections

Stetson University Celebration Center provides instructions for connecting to the wireless network. In addition, IT consultants will be available to assist you with connections during the first week of class including installing printer drivers on your devices as desired.

Stetson Network Printers

Network printers are located the EMBA wing, Classroom 124-125, in the front lobby, and on the 2nd floor. Students can send print jobs directly to the printer from their network in the classroom.

IT Help

The Stetson Center at Celebration and Stetson University both have staff available to assist students with technology issues or needs.

Celebration Technology Help Desk: (321) 939-7607 Information Technology Help Desk: (386) 822-7217 [email protected]

Monday: 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday-Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Stetson Technology & Systems

Usernames & Passwords

Username – wlowe (first initial of first name + first 7 letters of last name) Email – [email protected]

Password – 800xxxxxx (your Student ID #) **The first time you log in to the system, please change your password.

Email Access – http://email.stetson.edu

Page | 26 All students will receive a Stetson email address. The password and user ID will be provided to you upon admittance to the Stetson system. We will use your Stetson email address as a primary means of communication, so it is important that you check the Stetson email on a regular basis. For convenience, you may forward your Stetson email to a preferred email account. Your Stetson user ID and password will also be used to log into various Stetson resources.

To access your email, go to http://email.stetson.edu

Changing your password

Once logged in to your email, there will be an options button in the upper right corner – click this and then select change password from the list of options located in the left pane. (This is available from the Internet Explorer browser - other web browsers may not show the change password feature.) Changing the password for email will also change the password for Blackboard. This password will expire every 6 months and will need to be reset within that time-frame.

Directing your Stetson Email to a Preferred Email Address

Your Stetson email account allows emails to be forwarded to another email address. It is strongly recommended that you do this unless you plan to check your account regularly to ensure you don't miss important emails or notifications. To set up email forwarding, follow these steps:

1. Log in to your account by going to http://email.stetson.edu.

2. Click on the Options button (in the upper right section of the screen). 3. Select "Create an Inbox Rule."

4. Select "New."

5. Select "[Apply to All Messages]" and "Redirect the Message to..." from the drop-down menus.

6. Type in your other address in the "To" section at the bottom of the window. 7. Click Ok and then be sure to save the rule.

Blackboard Access

Blackboard is the university's learning management system for students and faculty. As a Stetson Executive MBA student, you will have access to Blackboard. Blackboard allows professors to post course materials, email course information, and post grades all on a secure web site. Each instructor will choose whether or not Blackboard or other online systems will be used in his/her course. Blackboard can be accessed with your Stetson user ID and password. There are also apps available for Blackboard on both iPhone and iPad.

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My.Stetson

http://my.stetson.edu

My.Stetson (Banner) is the database system that Stetson uses to store, organize and maintain university records including Student information, class schedules, alumni information, and financial records.

Go to my.stetson.edu from a web browser. At the login prompt, your user ID is either your student id number (9-digit number beginning with 800) or your social security number. Your original PIN is set to your date of birth in the 6-digit format of MMDDYY. Once successfully logged in, it will prompt you to change the PIN to another 6-digit number.

Media Services

All Stetson Executive MBA classrooms are equipped with overhead projectors, multimedia computer consoles, and stereo VHS videocassette players. Video recording equipment is available for preparing and taping class presentations. Equipment is continuously available for student use. Technical support or assistance is provided on request.

Library Access

Stetson librarians work closely with students, giving in-person assistance as well as consulting by telephone and email. Our goal is for you to locate and utilize the wide array of information resources we offer, both in digital and tangible forms. We sincerely want you to call on us for your information needs.

You can call the Research Librarian On-Call at (386) 747-9028 for immediate assistance seven days a week, during the following hours:

Monday-Thursday, 9 am – 10 pm Friday 9 am – 5 pm;

Saturday 11 am – 5 pm Sunday 2 – 9 pm

Also, from the Library homepage you can click on Ask-A-Librarian to send an email inquiry. However, questions can be submitted 24/7, but are only answered when a librarian is on-call (see above).

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Other Library Contacts:

Susan Ryan

Associate Library Director

duPont-Ball Library, Stetson University [email protected]

(386) 822-7181 Barbara Costello

Research Librarian/Associate Professor duPont-Ball Library

[email protected] (386) 822-7185

Accessing Digital Library Resources

http://stetson.edu/library

With your Stetson network User Name and Password, Stetson students have the ability to search our online databases from virtually anywhere in the world you are connected to the Internet.

Stetson’s online full-text databases are extensive, and key business databases include: EbscoHost Business, ABI/Inform, Gale Business Resource Center, Hoover’s Company Information, RIA Checkpoint (Accounting), LexisNexis Business, S&P Net Advantage, NewsBank InfoWeb (Business NewsBank), and Statistical Data Sets.

Quick Guide to Accessing Business Journals and Periodicals Full-Text

There are three ways to access full-text business journals: METHOD ONE:

If you have a KNOWN journal you want, e.g. Harvard Business Review, click on JOURNALS LIST in the header of the library home page (http://stetson.edu/library).

Type the journal name in the FIND box, press "Search."

What you will see is ALL the formats in which we have that publication. If we have it online, you will see a link to the correct database. In this case, Harvard Business Review is in the Business Source Premier database, so click on that database link. At this point, you should get a proxy login screen asking for a user name and password. This is the same username you use for Stetson email, but DO NOT include the @stetson.edu.

Then you will see all the years of the Harvard Business Review on the right of your screen. From there, you can pick your year and your issue and drill down to your article. OR, above the list of years, you'll see "Search within this publication." If you click on that, you can search by keywords, article title, or subject JUST in the Harvard Business Review.

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If you just want to search a business database and you don’t have particular journal or magazine titles in mind, click on DATABASES in the header of the library home page.

From here you can choose any database (such as "Business Source Premier") and search by keyword or subject, etc. Once you click on a database name, you should be prompted for the login.

METHOD THREE:

If you don't know which database to choose for your topic, we will guide you. Click on MY SUBJECT in the header of the library home page.

From there, you can choose "business" or "finance" or "management" and we will list the best databases for that subject. Again, once you click on a database, you should be prompted to login.

Student Information

Class Schedule

The 19-month program schedule is published online and the class meeting dates are not altered.

Invoices

As a Stetson student, you will receive a reminder invoice 30-days prior to the Promissory Term deadline. This reminder will contain the courses you’ve completed, the credits taken, the cost per course, and your outstanding balance. Please remit the credit card or check payments to the Student Accounts office directly.

Receipts

At the conclusion of each Executive MBA course, you will receive the following documents – an official grade report, a books receipt, and a materials receipt. This documentation will provide both you and/or your employer with course information, credits, and cost information for processing purposes. This information will also be in my.stetson.edu for real-time access.

Page | 30 As a Stetson student and alumni, you can keep your email account for lifelong use for networking purposes and to stay connected to your Alma Mater!

Learning Resources

Teaching Staff

Faculty members maintain regular office hours or are available to meet with you by appointment. Contact information is available through the Stetson University website phone directory - https://secure.stetson.edu/programs/greenpages/index.php?view=faculty.

Textbooks & Course Materials

The Executive MBA program office provides textbooks, case studies, simulations, iPad apps, and other materials required by the faculty for each course. Naturally, you supply your own pens, pencils, paper, folders, incidental materials, and services (such as typing and large project photocopying).

Resource Materials

Executive MBA program cohorts have found both Blackboard, my.stetson.edu, and the online library resources to maximize their learning productivity.

What you need to know…

 Although we are available to assist you whenever possible, the office staff cannot

provide services such as typing and photocopying.

 Although we try to maintain security in the building, we cannot assume responsibility

for lost or stolen articles. Keep computers and other valuables with you.

 Smoking is strictly prohibited in all areas of the building, including the Stetson

facilities.

 As a courtesy to your professors and classmates, please silence pagers and cell

phones and avoid texting during class sessions.

 Feel free to dress as informally and comfortably as you wish, since you will be

spending a great deal of time in class. We may occasionally suggest that you dress in business attire for special events or social occasions.

 Please contact the program administrator with any questions regarding grades.