MBA HANDBOOK. Tiffin, Ohio USA

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1 MBA HANDBOOK Tiffin, Ohio USA

2 MBA Handbook FACULTY & ADMINISTRATION COURSE SEQUENCE Expectations Regarding Attendance and Participation Grade Appeals Policy Academic Honesty FIELD STUDY WRITING STANDARDS ASSESSMENT TESTING ASSOCIATIONS AND STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS STUDENT HONORS AND AWARDS CAREER SUPPORT DISCLOSURE

3 MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the Heidelberg School of Business is to prepare students to be effective, socially responsible and ethical leaders, managers, and scholars in the global business environment through experience- based learning that applies business theories, and integrates liberal arts with professional preparation. FACULTY & ADMINISTRATION Program Administration Haseeb Ahmed, Professor of Finance; Dean of the School of Business B.S., University of Texas; M.B.A., Jacksonville State University; Ph.D., University of Mississippi. Allen Underwood, Director, Graduate Studies in Business Heidelberg Business Institute MBA Student Advisor B.S., Heidelberg University; M.B.A., Heidelberg University Faculty JOHN P. COOK, JR., 199- Associate Professor of Finance and Accounting B.A., Heidelberg College; M.B.A., Bowling Green State University; Ph.D., University of Kentucky. MARGO KRAFT, Associate Professor of Business Administration B.S., The Ohio State University; M.B.A., Ashland University; D.M., Case Western Reserve University. MARY L. KOHNE, Assistant Professor of Marketing B.A., M.B.A., Ph.D., University of Cincinnati. MAEF WOODS, Assistant Professor of Accounting B.S., Iowa State University; M.Acct. Wright State University, Ph.D., University of Cincinnati. DIANE MONACO, Assistant Professor of Economics B.A., Wayne State University; M.A. (Economics), University of Akron; Ph.D. (Economics), Wayne State University. BRIAN M. SAXTON, Assistant Professor of Management B.A., Bowling Green State University; M.B.A., Cleveland State University; Ph.D., The Ohio State University. JAN J. YOUNGER, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Communication and Theatre Arts

4 B.A., Kent State University; M.A., Wittenberg University; Ph.D., Bowling Green State University. Csaba Nyiri, Supporting Faculty in Ethics & Philosophy B.A., Eotvos Lorand University; M.A. (Philosophy), Bowling Green State University; Ph.D. Bowling Green State University. Ruth Couch, Supporting Faculty in Management Information Systems B.S., The University of Findlay; M.B.A., The University of Findlay; Ph.D. Walden University. COURSE SEQUENCE Heidelberg University s MBA program may be completed in one calendar year of full- time study. Students studying on a part- time basis may complete the program in two years. A new cohort of full- time and part- time students starts each fall. Students should complete the six prerequisite courses before beginning MBA classes in the fall. Each course in the program is scheduled once per year. For the school year courses will be offered on the following schedule: Fall I Fall II Spring I Spring II Summer I Summer II Marketing Economics Accounting Finance Ethics Competition and Strategy Information Systems Human Resources Management Management International Business, Government, and Economy Communication Elective Full- time students complete both courses each term. Part- time students complete the top row of courses the first year, the second row of courses the second year. During Spring II term, full- time students will take three courses and part- time students will take two courses. Part- time students complete courses in Communication and Finance. In addition to those two courses, full- time students will complete a course in International Business, Government, and Economy. Each course in the MBA program is delivered on an accelerated, eight- week schedule. Each course covers the same amount of material which would be covered during a typical 1 week semester. The Entrepreneurship track and GSB 91, International Study & Travel is not currently offered. All students will follow the field study track and complete the program with the capstone courses, Field Study I and II. SCHOLARSHIPS, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIPS Professionals who manage in non- profit organizations are highly encouraged to participate in the MBA program. To help serve those who serve the needs of our communities, Heidelberg University offers a 2% tuition discount to qualified employees of organizations registered under IRS Code 01(c)(3).

5 A full- time graduate assistantship is available to one MBA student. The full- time graduate assistant will receive tuition remission for up to 12 hours of graduate credit per semester and up to a maximum of 39 graduate credits. A part- time graduate assistantship is available to one MBA student. The part- time graduate assistant will receive tuition remission for up to 6 hours of graduate credit per semester and up to a maximum of 21 graduate credits. HSB graduate assistants report to the Dean of the School of Business. The full- time graduate assistant works 20 hours per week, including some evenings and weekends. The part- time graduate assistant works 10 hours per week, including some evenings and weekends. For both positions responsibilities may involve a wide variety of administrative duties, primarily consisting of: Providing assistance with HSB event programming and initiatives including planning, logistics, communications and marketing Outreach to area secondary schools, organizations, and businesses to form partnerships and create opportunities for their involvement with HSB programming Assist and identify marketing opportunities for special projects Maintain social media communications and HSB website information by coordinating with the Office of Marketing and Communication Services Assist with the collection, organization and analysis of data Support special project work of HSB Additional administrative duties as needed. Qualifications for the graduate assistant positions include: an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university acceptance into the Master of Business Administration program availability to work 10 or 20 hours per week, including evenings and weekends Scholarships are available to academically qualified, full- time students. Academic requirements and level of scholarship are as follows: Undergraduate Grade Point Average Scholarship 3.0 to 3.74 $2, to 3.90 $4, and above $6,000 POLICIES Expectations Regarding Attendance and Participation Heidelberg University s MBA is a program preparing students for the field of management. MBA students are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, both in the classroom and outside the classroom. A significant part of the learning process comes from classroom discussion. Students are expected to participate in classroom discussion. Students are also expected to respect other students participation in discussions. Students will avoid disruptive or discourteous behavior such as coming to class late, returning from breaks late, interrupting students while they are speaking, or not paying attention to other students while they are speaking or making presentations.

6 Criticism and debate are important components of classroom discussion. As such, MBA students will display constructive criticism of others views and not engage in personal attacks. Debate will be professional and centered on the subject matter. The classroom portion of the learning experience is dependent on the contribution of individual members to the group. Absence(s) of a student reduces the learning experience of all students. Each syllabus will specify course expectations including evaluation, attendance, and participation. Grade Appeals Policy A grade appeals policy has been developed for graduate students. The policy is located in the graduate catalog, which can be located online at Academic Honesty Heidelberg University s academic policy, covering all students, can be found in the student handbook. The student handbook can be accessed online at FIELD STUDY Field Study is a set of two capstone courses in the MBA program. The courses are designed to test skills developed throughout the program. In addition to the business knowledge developed in the program, field study will test students ability to collaborate, solve problems, communicate, and conduct research. Field study is an unstructured learning environment where students take charge of the project and faculty guide students toward successful completion. One of the goals of field study is to provide quality research and problem solving to a real problem being faced by a company or organization. Students are encouraged to discuss the possibility of offering this service to their employer or an organization with which they are affiliated. Priority for field study projects will be given to employers or organizations affiliated with current students and alumni. WRITING STANDARDS Heidelberg University s MBA program is writing intensive. Most classes will require written case analysis, some individually and some in groups. Each professor will disclose writing standards and grading rubrics within their syllabus. ASSESSMENT TESTING Assessment testing takes place at several points throughout the MBA program. Heidelberg University utilizes assessment testing to measure the learning outcomes of the program. Students will complete a Peregrine Academic Services pre- assessment test at the start of the MBA program, and a post- assessment test during capstone courses. The Peregrine assessment tests are delivered online and are completed outside of class.

7 Assessment testing of writing and oral presentation skills will also take place during the capstone courses. These assessments will be completed with the input of various program stakeholders. ASSOCIATIONS AND STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS The Heidelberg University MBA program has several associations for the benefit of current and former students. The MBA Alumni Association organizes events with the purpose of providing networking opportunities for both alumni and current students. The MBA Student Association gives students a chance to further their leadership skills. Leaders of this organization are charged with organizing events which provide networking opportunities for current students and Heidelberg University undergraduates. This group also provides students with an opportunity to deliver program feedback to MBA administrators. The MBA program has ombudsmen who periodically conduct anonymous student surveys to provide program feedback to MBA administrators. The ombudsmen also provide an opportunity for students to anonymously air grievances. The ombudsmen are alumni Stephanie Goller and Chris Patrick. Stephanie s address is stephaniepratt98@hotmail.com. Chris s address is Christopher- patrick@live.com STUDENT HONORS AND AWARDS Each spring MBA faculty and administration meet to discuss the awarding of MBA Student of the Year. The award is in recognition of exemplary scholarship and leadership in pursuit of the MBA degree. Two criteria are used to select recipients of this award. 1. High academic scholarship at the MBA level. 2. Demonstrated leadership consistent with the philosophy of the Heidelberg MBA program. Leadership can take a number of forms, such as: a willingness of the student to share their findings with other students beyond the typical in- class requirements of presentations and discussions; sharing their professional knowledge with other students in a class; taking a leadership role external to the class that benefits the MBA program; bringing fresh insights or approaches to the class. CAREER SUPPORT Heidelberg University provides career support services to graduate students through the Owen Academic and Career Support Center. Their web site is located at DISCLOSURE This handbook is designed to help students quickly find information specific to Heidelberg University s MBA program. In the case of discrepancies, The Graduate Catalog and student handbook take

8 precedence. The Graduate Catalog can be found online at The student handbook can be found online at