Graduate Business Programs Student Handbook

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Graduate Business

Programs Student

Handbook

August 2013

Graduate Business Programs

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School of Business Administration

Introduction

The study of business administration has been an important part of the curriculum of Stetson University since 1885, an experience in teaching business courses that is longer than at any other Florida college. Stetson offers modern facilities and equipment and, most importantly, a practice of offering students newly developing knowledge and innovations in the fast changing field of business administration.

Accreditation

Stetson University, through its School of Business Administration, is nationally accredited by AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business at the

undergraduate and graduate levels in business and at the undergraduate and graduate levels in accounting.

Vision

As a teaching community, we develop the values, character, knowledge and skills vital for world-class business professionals.

Mission

We provide a student-centered experience that empowers learners to manage the transitions inherent in a complex and global business environment.

Values

• As a premier AACSB-accredited business school, we value relevance and academic rigor in our programs and curricula.

• We respect the diversity of individuals and perspectives.

• We hold ourselves and our students to the highest ethical standards.

• We reinforce responsibility, accountability and self-awareness as professionals. • We foster innovation and innovators.

• We value quality research that informs business practices and pedagogical skills.

An Effective Learning Climate

We create a climate of continuous improvement, where we assess our work with comprehensive assurance of learning processes.

Goals

Underlying business education at Stetson is the belief that modern business managers must have skill in decision-making, developed through problems, projects, case studies, discussions and the study of analytical techniques. Specific course offerings are designed to show students how the business system functions and how certain skills and techniques enable them to play an active role in the business world. Graduates of the School of Business Administration are prepared for a productive and satisfying career.

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Introduction

You have made the commitment to participate in Stetson University’s Graduate Business Programs. 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 course of your program, you will be required to continually demonstrate your abilities—social, intellectual, ethical, academic—as you complete your 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 your degree, you will be expected to demonstrate your knowledge and ability time and time again. A Stetson 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 Tom Schwarz

Dean, School of Business Administration

tschwarz@stetson.edu (386) 822-7405

Dr. Yiorgos A. Bakamitsos

Associate Dean, Graduate Business Programs

gbakamit@stetson.edu (321) 939-7621

Kathy A. Hannon

Assistant Director for Graduate Business Programs

khannon@stetson.edu (386) 822-7115

For general questions and information please contact the graduate business office at the main office phone line 386-822-7410 and email address mba@stetson.edu. They are checked regularly by staff so you will receive prompt response.

Course Sequence

The curriculum is divided into two broad categories: the prerequisite foundation and the advanced M.B.A. and MAcc. level classes. Many applicants do not need the foundation coursework; evaluations for the necessity of foundation courses are made based upon transcripts received during the application process. Foundation courses are usually required if the applicant's undergraduate degree is not in a business field or if a grade lower than C was received in a required foundation course. In these cases the foundation courses supplement your undergraduate degree and prepare you for graduate study in the individual subject areas.

MBA

The advanced-level coursework consists of 30 credit hours - 24 credit hours of core courses and six credit hours of elective courses. The eight required core courses are offered in the Fall and Spring semesters, and the two elective courses are offered in the Summer. The core courses may be taken in any order, with the exception of the capstone course, MGMT 595 Strategic Management, which may only be taken after completion of 12 credit hours, which must include either ACCT 520 or FINA 511.

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Course Code Course Name Credits

ACCT 520 Financial Accounting and Reporting Seminar 3

FINA 503 International Business & Finance 3

FINA 511 Advanced Financial Management 3

MGMT 519 Organizational Theory & Behavior 3

MGMT 595 Strategic Management and Theory 3

MKTG 516 Marketing Decision Making. 3

BSAN 591 Technology for Business Transformation 3

BSAN 507 Managerial Decision Analysis 3

Business Electives - (two 3-credit graduate courses in the SOBA) 6

TOTAL 30

M.Acc.

The advanced-level coursework consists of 30 credit hours – 5 advanced accounting courses (15 credit hours) and 15 elective credit hours.

ADVANCED ACCOUNTING COURSES

Course Code Course Name Credits

ACCT 508 Government and Not-for-Profit 3

ACCT 509 Cases in Financial Accounting and Reporting 3

ACCT 511 Current Issues in Accounting 3

ACCT 516 Advanced Auditing 3

ACCT 563 Advanced Accounting Theory 3

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MASTER OF ACCOUNTANCY ELECTIVES

Choose FIVE courses (minimum of 15 credits) from the following list, no more than two of which may be at the 400-level, and at least one of which must be a graduate accounting course:

ACCT 410 Accounting Information Systems*** 4 ACCT 502 Federal Taxation of Entities**** 3

ACCT 503 Tax Research 3

ACCT 507 Financial Accounting III**** 3 ACCT 530 Estates, Fiduciary, and Gift Taxation 3

ACCT 585 Special Topics* 3

BSAN 461 Business Process Management 4

BSAN 494 Systems Analysis and Design 4

BSAN 593 Electronic Commerce 3

BSAN 594 Project Management** 3

FINA 412 Multinational Finance 4

FINA 415 Financial Risk Management 4

FINA 503 International Business and Finance 3 FINA 511 Advanced Financial Management 3

INTL 501 International Experience 3

MGMT 519 Organizational Theory & Behavior 3 MGMT 595 Strategic Management and Theory 3

BLAW 407 Business Law I***** 4

BLAW 408 Business Law II***** 4

TOTAL 15

Total Credits for Degree 30

* With permission of the Director of the MAcc Program.

**Not an elective available to students previously taking BSAN 360.

***Students planning to take the CPA exam in Florida who did not take an AIS course as an undergraduate should take ACCT 410 as part of the MAcc program or as an additional course outside of the MAcc program.

****Students who did not take an advanced accounting (corporate tax) course prior to enrollment in the MAcc program are strongly advised to take ACCT 507 (ACCT 502) as a MAcc elective.

***** Students planning to take the CPA exam in Florida who did not complete six credits of business law prior to enrollment in the MAcc program are strongly advised to take BLAW 407 and/or BLAW 408 as a MAcc elective.

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M.Acc. Online

The advanced-level coursework consists of 30 credit hours. The curriculum is set, so all classes must be completed. Each course is offered only one time per year, so if a student does not take a course, he/she must wait until it is offered the following year.

ADVANCED ACCOUNTING COURSES

Course Code Course Name Credits

ACCT 503 Tax Research 3

ACCT 508 Government and Not-for-Profit 3

ACCT 509 Cases in Financial Accounting and Reporting 3 ACCT 510 Contemporary Issues in Information Systems and Controls 3

ACCT 511 Current Issues in Accounting 3

ACCT 516 Advanced Auditing 3

ACCT 521 Contemporary Issues and Cases in Managerial Accounting 3

ACCT 563 Advanced Accounting Theory 3

ACCT 585 Special Topics 3

TOTAL 27

MASTER OF ACCOUNTANCY ELECTIVE

BLAW 507 Contemporary Issues in Business Law 3

Total Credits for Degree 30

JD/MBA

To participate in the J.D./M.B.A. program you must first apply to the College of Law and successfully be admitted. Upon completing your first year of law studies, you may then apply to add the M.B.A. degree to your program. You must be admitted into the J.D. program, offered by the College of Law, and the M.B.A. program, offered by Stetson's School of Business Administration, independently. All entrance requirements for both programs must be satisfied. The required graduate coursework for the M.B.A. portion of the J.D./M.B.A. program consists of 18 credit hours of M.B.A. core courses, which are listed below. The remaining 12 hours for the M.B.A. degree must include LAW 3255 Corporations or LAW 3154 Business Entities and 9 hours from the list of directed electives from the law curriculum.

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Fall: BSAN 591 and FINA 511 Spring: BSAN 507 and MGMT 596 Summer: ACCT 520 and MKTG 516

Law School students must abide by credit hour restrictions of the Law School. Additionally, all requirements for both programs must be maintained to participate in the J.D./M.B.A. program.

 Students are be required to maintain the minimum GPA specified for each program. (Business 3.0; Law 2.0)

 Students must maintain a GPA within the top 75 percent of their law class. Students whose ranking falls within the bottom 25 percent of their law class will not be permitted to continue in the dual-degree program until their rank returns to the top 75 percent of their law class.

 Participants in the J.D./M.B.A. program must complete the requirements set forth in the Stetson University Catalog for both the School of Business Administration and the College of Law. Both degree programs must be completed before either degree will be conferred.

MS Pharm/MBA

Students must be accepted into both the UF M.S. in Pharmacy program and the Stetson M.B.A. program. Students first enter the Master of Pharmacy program at the University of Florida. After completing a prescribed number of pharmacy courses, students then begin taking Stetson M.B.A. courses. In this program, the M.B.A. accepts 6 credit hours from a list of directed electives in the pharmacy program and the University of Florida College of Pharmacy accepts 6 credit hours from the M.B.A. program of study. The net benefit is a 12 credit hour reduction when compared to pursuing the two degrees independently. Both programs require students to pass an on-campus comprehensive examination prior to graduation.

There are no foundation courses for this program.

It is recommended that you stay on the course track for the program. Getting off the program track will result in delay of completion of the course by one year or more.

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ACCT 523 Financial and Managerial Accounting for Managers 3

FINA 509 Strategic Financial Analysis 3

FINA 511 Advanced Financial Management 3

MGMT 595 Strategic Management and Theory 3

MGMT 519 Organizational Theory & Behavior 3

MKTG 511 Marketing Concepts and Strategies 3

Directed Electives† 6

TOTAL 30

†Please contact the Office of Graduate Business Programs for a complete list of directed electives.

Academic Calendar

MBA (DeLand, Celebration and Gulfport) and JD/MBA

Fall 2013

First day of classes: Thursday, August 22

Holiday – No Classes – Labor Day: Monday, September 2

Fall Break- DeLand, Celebration, and Gulfport: Thursday, October 10 and Friday, October 11 Holiday Make-up Days: Monday, November 18 and Thursday, November 14

Last day of class: Monday, Nov. 18; Tuesday, Nov. 12; Wednesday, Nov. 13; Thursday, Nov. 14

Final Exams: Tuesday, Nov. 19; Wednesday, Nov. 20; Thursday, Nov. 21; Monday, Nov. 25 (during normal class time)

SPRING 2014

DeLand and Celebration

First day of classes: Monday, January 13

Holiday – No Classes – MLK, Jr. Day: Monday, January 20

Application for May 2014 Graduation deadline: Monday, February 10 Spring Break – DeLand & Celebration: Monday, March 3 – Friday, March 7 Holiday Make-up Day: Monday, April 14

Last day of class: Tuesday, April 8, Wednesday, April 9, Thursday, April 10, Monday, April 14 Final Exams: Tuesday, April 15, Wednesday, April 16, Thursday, April 17, Monday, April 21 (during normal class time)

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First day of classes: Tuesday, January 14

Application for May 2014 Graduation deadline: Monday, February 10 No classes Tuesday, March 4 or Thursday, March 6 due to MBA Spring Break Last day of class: Tuesday, April 8 and Thursday, April 10

Final Exams: Tuesday, April 15 and Thursday, April 17 (during normal class time)

Summer/Fall Registration Deadline for Currently Enrolled Students: Wednesday, April 30

Pharm/MBA

Fall (a) 2013

8/18/2013 - 10/5/2013: BSAN 507 (formerly POM 507) - Augustine

Fall (b) 2013

10/13/2013 - 11/30/2013: ACCT 523 (formerly ATG 520) - Bitter

Spring (a) 2014

1/5/2014 - 2/22/2014: FINA 511 – Tobler

1/5/2014 - 2/22/2014: BSAN 591 (formerly MIS 591) - Surynt

Spring (b) 2014

3/9/2014 - 4/26/2014: MGMT595 – Andrews 3/9/2014 - 4/26/2014: MKTG 516 – Goldring

Summer (a) 2014

5/11/2014 - 6/21/2014: MGMT 519 - Andrews

Summer (b) 2014

6/29/2014 - 8/9/2014: FINA 509 - Michelson

Students will begin MBA coursework at Stetson in the Spring 2014, then return to complete the MS Pharmacy at UF before returning to Stetson to complete the MBA coursework in Summer 2015, Fall 2015, and Spring 2015.

MAcc

Consult the Academic Calendar

(http://www.stetson.edu/administration/academic-affairs/media/academic-calendar-2013-2014.pdf) for the Advanced Accounting courses. For MBA electives, consult the MBA calendar.

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MAcc (online)

Fall 2013

8/19/2013 - 9/22/2013: ACCT 516 (Advanced Auditing) - Bitter

9/23/2013 - 10/27/2013: ACCT 585 (Contemporary Issues in Business Law) - Surynt 10/28/2013 - 12/01/2014: BLAW 507 (Contemporary Issues in Business Law) - Copeland

Spring 2014

12/02/2013 - 1/19/2014: ACCT 521 (Contemporary Issues in Managerial Accounting) - Miller 1/20/2014 - 2/23/2014: ACCT 563 (Advanced Accounting Theory) - Bitter

2/24/2014 - 3/30/2014: ACCT 509 (Cases in Financial Accounting and Reporting) - Smith-Jones 3/31/2014 - 5/04/2014: ACCT 508 (Governmental & Not-For-Profit Accounting) - Knipe

Summer 2014

5/05/2014 - 6/08/2014: ACCT 511 (Current Issues in Accounting) - Miller

6/09/2014 - 7/13/2014: ACCT 511 (Contemporary Issues in Information Systems and Controls) - Augustine

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Program Planning

Student Responsibilities

As a student in the Stetson Graduate Business 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

Newly admitted students: Registration for all new Graduate Business Program students is handled by the Graduate Business Office.

Returning DeLand and Celebration MBA

Registration information and PINS will be sent via email prior to the registration period each semester, so you may register for courses for which you have completed the necessary foundation coursework or prerequisites.

JD/MBA

Registration information will be sent via email prior to the registration period each semester. Registration will be handled by the Graduate Business Office.

MBA/MSP (PharmaMBA)

Registration information will be sent via email prior to the registration period each semester. Registration will be handled by the Graduate Business Office.

MAcc and MAcc online

DeLand MAcc students must meet with the MAcc Director prior to registration each semester. Registration is then handled by the Graduate Business Office.

Online MAcc students are registered by the Graduate Business Office.

Course Materials

MBA/MSP

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Online MAcc

Textbook information will be communicated to students by Program Student Advisor.

DeLand MBA, Celebration MBA, JD/MBA, and DeLand MAcc

Textbook and course materials are communicated with the Stetson University Bookstore. To find out the required and recommended materials for your course(s):

Go to the Bookstore Website: www.bkstr.com. Select State (Florida), then Institution (Stetson University), then Campus (Stetson University).

Click on the "Books" tab. Select “Textbooks and Course Materials”. Then, select your program (all), term, and department (ACCT, BLAW, BSAN, ECON, FINA, MGMT, MKTG, or STAT. (You will have to do this separately for each course).

Once you select the Department, you must select your Course Number. Then, you must select your Section, which is C1 for Celebration MBA, 30 for DeLand, and L1 for Gulfport, and A1 for DeLand MAcc.

Sometimes, it brings up two choices, as some books are available in digital format. Also, some professors will have recommended materials in addition to the required materials.

Follow the same process to find information on your other course(s).

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 Graduate Business Programs, professors may designate some graded assignments (problem sets, projects, papers, and presentations) to be completed in teams. We expect groups to be self-managing, and expect all members to contribute to the team effort.

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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.

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 the course of the program.

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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

Students must meet the academic requirements, including individual course grades, overall GPA, credit hours and course requirements, for the graduate business degree program as outlined in the Academic Catalog.

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Stetson Academic Policies

Communication

Stetson email will be used as the primary means of communication during the program. Graduate Business Program 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.

Foundation Requirements

The graduate business programs require a basic foundation in business administration courses. Foundation requirements may be satisfied by courses taken at institutions accredited by the appropriate regional association. Coursework taken by applicants as part of their undergraduate curriculum may be applied to the foundation requirements if the coursework is comparable and if the applicant earned a course grade of a C or higher. After admission to a graduate program at Stetson, any foundation course may be satisfied by completion of a comparable course credit from an institution accredited by the appropriate regional association.

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

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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

C+ 2.33 F 0.00

XF = 0.00 WF = 0.00 WP = 0.00

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

I = incomplete. This is the grade given when a student cannot complete the work of the course because of illness or other extenuating conditions, and the instructor’s academic Dean has approved an extension of time for the completion of a course. The work of the course must be completed two weeks prior to the last day of classes in the next academic session of enrollment (excluding summer term); but in all cases, except graduate thesis courses, it must be removed within 24 months from the date issued regardless of enrollment status; otherwise the I becomes an F. An I grade cannot be removed by repeating the course.

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Probation

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.

Repeating Courses

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.

Grade Grievances

Students are entitled to full and clear explanations of their grades. The teacher of each course has authority over all academic matters pertaining to that course, including (but not limited to) establishing requirements, assigning grades, and communicating the reasons for those grades to the student. A student who feels that a final course grade has been inappropriately influenced by prejudice, arbitrariness, or nonacademic factors has the right to appeal that course grade, first to the teacher; then, if the grievance is not resolved, to the Chair of the Department in which the faculty member teaches; finally, if the grievance is not resolved, to the appropriate academic Dean. A grade grievance must adhere to the timelines and steps detailed in the procedure below:

1. The student shall request an explanation of the grade from the faculty member. The faculty member should be prepared to discuss and show records relating the disputed grade to both the course assignment(s) and grading scale as defined in the course syllabus. This disclosure must not include any revelation of another student’s grade(s).

2. If, after meeting with the faculty member, the student thinks that a complete or satisfactory explanation has not been provided, the student may direct a formal written appeal summarizing the grievance to the appropriate department chair. This appeal must be initiated no later than 30 calendar days after the beginning of the subsequent regular semester (i.e., fall or spring). The student bears the burden of proof to demonstrate that prejudice, arbitrariness, or nonacademic factors have inappropriately influenced the disputed grade. The Chair shall investigate the matter by collecting a written report from the faculty member. The faculty report will provide appropriate documents and supporting evidence; a written defense of the disputed grade may be included. The Chair shall make a decision within ten working days. If the Chair sustains the

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3. Following the Chair’s decision, either the student or the faculty member may initiate an appeal of the Chair’s decision to the appropriate academic Dean. The appeal must be in writing and explain the reasons for the appeal. The Dean shall then refer the grievance to the school’s Grade Grievance Officer. The Officer shall enlist two senior faculty members of the school of the faculty member concerned to constitute a three-person examining board. This board shall investigate the matter. The investigation must include a conference with both the student and faculty member present. (If circumstances prevent the faculty member’s participation, the Dean may appoint a representative or delay the proceedings until the faculty member can be present.) The board shall submit a report to the Dean within ten working days. The board may recommend that the grade be upheld, that the faculty member assign a different grade, or that the record of the course be removed from the student’s transcript. A recommendation for the assignment of a different grade may result in a grade higher or lower than the disputed grade. The Dean shall review the report and all supporting data and report in writing to all parties within ten working days. The decision of the Dean will be final.

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.

Toward that end, plagiarism will not be tolerated in Stetson University’s Graduate Business 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 Graduate Business Program students and pride ourselves in providing them with the foundation needed to fulfill and achieve the highest of goals.

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Page | 20 We continue to be influential in the business community as well as mentor others in the Graduate Business 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.

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.

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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 University. Under ordinary circumstances, a student will not be readmitted to the University following Disciplinary Dismissal.

Assessment

Examinations, research projects, presentations and group work are common forms of assessment used in the Stetson Graduate Business 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 are liable for failure of the course.

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Attendance

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 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 emergencies, the schedule was provided to you in the beginning of the program, and absences should be for unusual and infrequent reasons.  Contact with 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

Macc

Advanced-level accounting classes generally meet twice weekly in the daytime at the DeLand campus and follow the undergraduate schedule. Any MBA courses taken as electives would meet at the times specified for those courses and would follow the MBA schedule.

Macc (online)

Advanced-level classes meet weekly in the evenings as determined by the professor.

MBA and JD/MBA

Advanced-level classes meet weekly in the evenings beginning at 6 p.m. At the DeLand campus and the Celebration center, classes are offered Monday through Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m.; at the Gulfport campus, classes are offered on Tuesday and Thursday evenings in the fall and spring semesters, and on Monday and Tuesday evenings during the summer semester. During the summer semester classes meet from 6 to 10:00 p.m. due to the semester's abbreviated schedule.

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Pharm/MBA

Advanced-level classes meet twice per week in the evenings as determined by the professor.

Withdrawal Policy

If an enrolled graduate student wishes to withdraw from the University, dropping all courses and leaving campus, he or she must comply with the withdrawal process described below. Withdrawal covers all course enrollments for a given registration period regardless of their meeting schedule. The policy for dropping an individual course is described elsewhere in the Catalog (see Change of Registration (Drop/Add)).

Students who leave the University without proper permission automatically suspend themselves and can be re-admitted only by special approval of the Dean of the appropriate College or School. A grade of F is recorded for all courses when a student leaves without prior approved withdrawal.

See the Stetson University 2013-2014 Catalog for further details on the withdrawal process (www.stetson.edu/catalog).

Official Graduate Student Withdrawal Procedures

1. The student must complete the withdrawal process at least two weeks prior to the last day of classes in a semester (excluding summer term). Students may not withdraw during the last two weeks of a semester.

2. The withdrawal process is initiated in the office of the graduate program in which the student is enrolled. The Dean of the College or School in which the student is enrolled must approve it. 3. Graduate students receiving any type of University-administered financial aid (including scholarships, loans, or grants) must present the Withdrawal Form to the Office of Financial Aid (Griffith Hall) for information and a signature. Note: 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.

4. Graduate students living on campus in any type of University housing must present the Withdrawal Form to the Office of the Dean of Students (Carlton Union Building) for information and signature.

5. The Withdrawal Form must be returned to the office of the graduate program in which the student is enrolled to complete the withdrawal process. Once initiated, the withdrawal process must be completed within seven calendar days. No Withdrawal Forms will be accepted after 4:30 p.m. on the last day to officially withdraw during that semester.

6. When a student completes the withdrawal process, it will be recorded on the permanent academic record as follows:

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Page | 24 a. If completed before the mid-term withdrawal date (see the Academic Calendar for specific date), a grade of W will be assigned for each course. No credit is earned, and the grade point average is not affected.

b. If completed after the mid-term withdrawal date, 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.

7. Withdrawal affects all courses in a term of enrollment. To drop a single course, including a special format course beginning later in a semester, a graduate student would follow the drop policy, gaining approval from the graduate office and the Dean. Students receiving financial aid must consult with the Office of Financial Aid before completing a drop. There may be financial consequences for failure to maintain at least half-time enrollment, except for post-baccalaureate students for whom the minimal academic load is at least six credits (five credits for M.A., M.S., M.Ed., Ed.S., and six credits for post-baccalaureate (post-bacc.) students).

Financial Impact of Student Withdrawal and Dropped Courses

Please consult the Academic Calendar for Drop/Add course dates.

For more information, access the Stetson University Catalog

http://www.stetson.edu/other/catalog/ or consult the Stetson University Bursar’s Office http://www.stetson.edu/administration/finance/bursarsoffice.php and Financial Aid Office http://www.stetson.edu/law/admissions/financial/ (if applicable).

Prior to dropping or withdrawing for any courses, we strongly recommend you to contact the above offices so you fully understand any financial or academic consequences.

Transfer of Credits

Advanced course requirements are ordinarily to be taken at Stetson. The following general policy will be applied by all directors of graduate business programs when awarding graduate transfer credit:

 A maximum of six hours of graduate credit is transferrable into a graduate degree program. Transfer credit hours are not permitted for Stetson joint degree programs except from the partner school.

 Only business or economics courses taken at an AACSB-accredited university and in which the student earned a grade of B or above are eligible for transfer. Pass/fail and internship courses are not eligible for transfer credit.

 Courses may not be transferred from a previously completed degree program.

 Graduate credit must have prior approval by the director of the graduate program and the appropriate department chair. Students may be required to present course descriptions and/or course syllabi for review.

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chair(s), will determine if a course is the equivalent of a current graduate program advanced requirement. If the course is not determined to be equivalent, the course may be given credit as a graduate elective, if approved by the director of the graduate program.

Use of Laptops & Mobiles

Laptops

Students may bring their own laptops to class as desired, unless otherwise notified by the professor. As a general rule, laptops should be used for note taking. Answering emails and other computer activities not directed by the professor is considered inappropriate classroom behavior.

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

JD/MBA, MBA and MAcc

Effective fall 2013, tuition and fees are combined in a per credit-hour rate rather than charged separately. The cost per credit hour, which includes applicable tuition, general fee and technology fee for the 2013-2014 academic year is as follows:

 DeLand: $873 per credit hour  Celebration: $852 per credit hour  Gulfport: $873 per credit hour

Macc (online)

Students will pay between $25,020 and $25,520 in total tuition, or $784 per credit hour. Tuition includes a one-time technology fee and books.

Below you'll find detailed costs associated with our online Master of Accountancy program:

 Application fee: $100 (non-refundable)  Course tuition: $784 per credit hour

 One-time technology fee: $100

 Books: $1,500 - $2,000

 Total tuition: $25,020 - $25,520

Pharm/MBA

Tuition is $1,000 per credit hour. Each course in the program is 3 credit hours, i.e. $3,000 per course. There are 8 courses in the program for a total cost of $24,000 for the MBA degree. We do not charge fees, but you will incur the cost of textbooks.

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

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.

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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 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.

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Page | 29 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

Center at Celebration

The Center at Celebration has areas designated for M.B.A. students.

 Room 109 - M.B.A. classroom  Room 119 - M.B.A. classroom

Hours for Center at Celebration:

 Monday – Thursday: 7:15 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.  Friday – Sunday: 7:15 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

DeLand Campus

Consult your schedule for classrooms

Hours for Lynn Business Center in DeLand:

 Sunday – Thursday: 7am – 11pm  Friday and Saturday: 7am – 8pm

Gulfport Campus

Consult your schedule for classrooms

ID Cards

Thes 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.

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Parking Permits

A parking permit is not required at the Celebration Center. Please feel free to park in the parking lot or along the roadside.

DeLand Campus Vehicle Registration:

Parking at the DeLand campus is permitted at designated locations. A campus map of the DeLand campus is available and may be helpful to you as you navigate the campus.

All motor vehicles operated on campus by students, faculty, and staff must be registered with the Stetson Division of Public Safety within five (5) days after being brought to campus. This includes full-time, part-time, day, evening, summer, and commuting students, and full-time and part-time faculty/staff members. Motor vehicles include, but are not limited to, automobiles, vans, trucks, motorcycles, and mopeds.

Permits: Registration fees are $75.00 for students. Additional or replacement parking permits are available for a fee of $1.00. Student parking permits are valid for one year and expire every August 15th. All parking fees/fines are attached to each individual student account and must be paid at the Office of Student Accounts in Elizabeth Hall.

Parking Location: There is a parking lot adjacent to the Lynn Business Center (LBC). Only one zone designation (permit) will be assigned to each applicant. All vehicles must be parked in their designated zone. Students may use faculty/staff spaces for parking between 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 a.m. weekdays and anytime during the weekend. Resident parking spaces are enforced 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

For more information, access: http://www.stetson.edu/administration/public-safety/parking.php

The Department of Public Safety operates 24 hours a day, 365 days per year to ensure your safety. Our officers provide a full range of services including routine patrol of the campus, parking enforcement, safety inspections, and after hour escort services. I encourage all students, faculty, staff, and visitors to stop by our office located at 405 North Amelia Ave. or call Public Safety at (386) 822-7300 if you ever have any questions or need assistance from our Public Safety Department.

Robert L. Matusick, Director of Public Safety

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Gulfport Campus Vehicle Registration

Parking at Stetson University College of Law is provided at no charge to faculty, staff and students. But for parking to be properly managed, this policy has been developed to educate the Stetson community about registration and parking processes, conditions for parking, and parking restrictions.

Public Safety can be contacted at 727-343-1262 (accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week).

http://www.stetson.edu/law/offices/safety/media/vehicle-registration-and-parking-regulations-pdf.pdf

Printers

Printers are available for Stetson students in DeLand (lower level, LBC) and Celebration (First and second floor). 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 in Celebration to assist you with connections including installing printer drivers on your devices as desired. In DeLand and Gulfport, please consult the Help Desk.

IT Help

Celebration Technology Help Desk

Technology Coordinator: Kyle Sojak (321) 939-7607

Email: ksojak@stetson.edu

Tuesday – Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

DeLand Information Technology Help Desk

(386) 822-7217

helpdesk@stetson.edu

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

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Gulfport Information Technology Help Desk

(727) 562-7323 it@law.stetson.edu

Monday – Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Saturday: 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Stetson Technology & Systems

Usernames & Passwords

Username – khannon (first initial of first name + first 7 letters of last name) Email – khannon@stetson.edu

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

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

Stetson Email

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:

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Page | 34 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

https://blackboard.stetson.edu/

Blackboard is the university's learning management system for students and faculty. As Graduate 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.

NOTE TO JD/MBA STUDENTS: Blackboard for MBA courses are different from the Blackboard for Law School coursework. For questions or assistance, please contact the DeLand IT Helpdesk at (386) 822-7217 or helpdesk@stetson.edu.

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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 Graduate Business Program 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

DeLand

http://stetson.edu/library

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).

Other Library Contacts:

Susan Ryan

Graduate Business Programs Student Handbook