Executive MBA Program Program Rules & Guidelines

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1 Executive MBA Program Program Rules & Guidelines Executive Master of Business Administration Program

2 Dear student, Welcome to the Nyenrode Executive Master of Business Administration Program (EMBA). Enclosed you will find the official version of the academic rules and regulations governing the EMBA program effective for the academic year. In addition, you will find important information covering a range of topics such as ICT Services and the Library. Note that it is the responsibility of the individual student to be familiar with all the information contained in this publication. The following items are enclosed in this publication: General Statute of Nyenrode Business Universiteit Rules and Regulations for the EMBA program Information on ICT Services Information on Library Services Nyenrode Guidelines for Report Writing and Bibliographical Descriptions For any questions about the information presented in this booklet, please contact the MBA office. Sincerely, Program Management Executive MBA program

3 General Statute Nyenrode Business Universiteit & Rules and Regulations Degree Program Nyenrode Business Universiteit Executive Master of Business Administration March 2013

4 CONTENT General Statute Introduction 1. General provisions p Organization and persons responsible p Information p Enrolment p Education p Exams p Research p Social behavior p Student housing p Appeal procedures p Final conditions p. 14 Rules and Regulations Degree Program 1. Executive Master of Business Administration p Exams p Grading p Academic Conduct p Final Conditions p. 26

5 General Statute Nyenrode Business Universiteit

6 Introduction This General Statute stipulates in general terms such matters as organization and persons responsible, information, enrolment, education, exams (dealt with in further detail under Rules and Regulations Degree Programs), research and social conduct. The statute applies to all those who, working or studying, make up the Nyenrode community. Belonging to this community is not without obligation or restriction. The Statute applies to all units of the organization with the exception of those Executive Programs and contract Research Programs, where the legal relationship with the client is applicable. Those regulations dealing with social conduct have to do with a number of behavioral rules which apply to living and working on the Nyenrode campus, as well as the use of facilities made available by Nyenrode Business Universiteit (hereafter referred to as Nyenrode ). Moreover, at the request of the student body, a regulation concerning the enforcement of these rules has been included. As mentioned in article 27 of this Statute, and in accordance with the stipulations of the Dutch Act on Higher Education and Scientific Research, the Appeal Committee acts as the Board of Appeal for the Degree Program exams. The legal regulations regarding this are not applicable at a designated university ( aangewezen universiteit ). Nyenrode uses many different instruments to evaluate the performance of its students, including presentations, papers, group work, as well as individual exams. Nyenrode adheres to objective measurement of individual performance. Exam fraud, therefore, will be severely punished. The Statute fully intends to be instrumental in achieving the desired goals. This is in the interest of both the organization and the students alike. Where necessary the Statute will refer to specific regulations. The Executive Board, Nyenrode July 2009

7 CHAPTER 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS Article 1 Legal title 1.1 This General Statute, hereafter: the statute, is established by the Executive Board of Nyenrode. 1.2 The provisions of the statute are legally binding provided that they are in conformity with Dutch law, or regulations covered by the Dutch law. CHAPTER 2: Article 2 ORGANIZATION AND PERSONS RESPONSIBLE Executive Board 2.1 The Executive Board is overall responsible for all educational, exam and research matters and all other responsibilities as mentioned in the statutes of the Nyenrode University Foundation, The Netherlands Business School; Nyenrode Business Universiteit. 2.2 The Executive Board is overall responsible for observing this General Statute and the Rules & Regulations Article 3 Rector Magnificus/Dean 3.1 As a member of the Executive Board, the Rector Magnificus/Dean manages the Faculty. He/she is responsible for the quality of the education and Faculty research, for the development of the personnel, for the management and allocation of the resources assigned to the Faculty, and where possible for the acquisition of resources. 3.2 The Rector Magnificus/Dean represents Nyenrode in academic circles.. Article 4 Associate Deans, Program Directors and Cluster Directors 4.1 The Executive Board appoints Associate Deans and Program Directors for the development and realization of educational and Research Programs. A Program Director (education) is responsible for the quality and financial results of an Educational Program, on the basis of a budget approved by the Executive Board. 4.2 The Nyenrode doctorate regulations are applicable to doctorate research carried out by doctorate students at Nyenrode. 4.3 Within the Faculty there are clusters, which consist of faculty members involved in the discipline covered by the cluster. Each cluster has a cluster director. These clusters provide resources required for education and research. Each cluster director is responsible for the quality and financial results of the cluster in question, on the basis of a budget approved by the Executive Board. The cluster director is accountable to the Rector Magnificus/Dean. 4.4 The Associate Dean is accountable to the Rector Magnificus/Dean; the Program Directors are accountable to the Associate Dean

8 Article 5 Faculty 5.1 The faculty is responsible for conducting the primary process of education and research at Nyenrode. Various courses / programs are put into effect by the faculty. The Executive Board may appoint an Associate Dean and/or Program Director for each of these components and these appointees are, in turn, responsible for the quality and results of their course or program, on the basis of the budgets determined by the Executive Board. Other organizational units at Nyenrode support the primary process. 5.2 The Faculty Guidelines are applicable to the faculty. Article 6 Program Management 6.1 Program Management is responsible for the organization of the relevant program. Program Management is accountable to the Program Director. Article 7 The Exam Committee 7.1 The Executive Board sets up an Exam Committee for the degree programs at Nyenrode. The Exam Committee is responsible for all issues related to academic testing, e.g. setting of exams, the organization and coordination of the exams, the nomination of examiners and setting of assignments. 7.2 The Exam Committee monitors the level and quality of article The Exam Committee consists of faculty, including faculty responsible for carrying out the teaching in the program concerned. 7.4 A coordinator, who is appointed by the Executive Board, supports the Exam Committee. Article 8 Appeal Committee 8.1 Nyenrode has an Appeal Committee for the benefit of those who wish to lodge an appeal against decisions that concern them and for which the statute provides. 8.2 The Appeal Committee consists of three members, among whom are the chairperson and two acting members. The chairperson does not belong to the Nyenrode community. One of the members comes from the student community and is a participant in one of the degree programs. 8.3 The Executive Board appoints the members for a period of five years; the student member is appointed for a period of one year. 8.4 The Appeal Committee formulates regulations relevant to its proceedings. 8.5 The Executive Board and the Program Directors will provide the Appeal Committee with the information which the Committee deems necessary to carry out its tasks. 8.6 A secretary, who will be appointed by the Executive Board, supports the Appeal Committee

9 8.7 The Appeal Committee has the final decision in cases for which this statute allows an appeal. 8.8 The Appeal Committee has the authority to decide that a decision against which a legal appeal has been lodged has been taken either justifiably or wrongly, or that a milder judgment is reasonable, while at the same time referring back to the original decision-maker in order to come to a revised decision. 8.9 The Appeal Committee can call in the advice of experts to assist it in reaching a decision. Article 9 Campus Council and Campus Committee Board 9.1 In accordance with the stipulations of Chapter 8, Article 21 of this Statute, there is provision made for a Campus Council. The Campus Council has the authority to impose the measures under Chapter 8, Article 21, Paragraph 3, Subparagraphs (a), (b), and (c). Measure (d) may be effected once the Executive Board has given its approval of. Before Measure (e) can be effected, the Support Services Department must first establish that damage has been caused. Measure (f) can only be imposed by the Executive Board. The Campus Council will establish a set of Standing Orders. 9.2 The Campus Commission Board watches over affairs on campus and the Executive Board may request this board to take certain measures with respect to the interests of the students or the campus as a whole. 9.3 In the cases the Campus Commission Board takes measures, the Program Director concerned determines how the provisions of such regulations should be interpreted and applied reasonably and in good faith. 9.4 An appeal can be lodged with the Appeal Committee against a decision referred to in article 9.3. CHAPTER 3: INFORMATION Article 10 Information for personnel 1 and students 10.1 The Executive Board provides personnel and (prospective) students with the following information: a. the statute; b. an overview of the degree programs offered at Nyenrode; c. the educational background requirements and other enrolment and admission requirements, including the fees to be paid and the conditions which must be met with regard to campus accommodation; d. the way in which one can apply for and enroll in a program, the criteria for a possible selection process for a program, the way in which the introductory 1 The term personnel as used in this Statute, refers both to persons responsible for education and research, as well as to those who perform support services

10 period is organized, the costs involved in following a certain program, the duration of the program and the exam requirements; e. the opportunities which are available to the graduate upon successful completion of the program, including the way in which Nyenrode can contribute to these opportunities by supporting the student in the graduate market; f. information on specific facilities which Nyenrode offers, including housing and sports facilities; g. any further information which can contribute to a good understanding of what Nyenrode has to offer In addition to the above, the Executive Board is required to inform personnel about to their legal position. Article 11 Information on personnel and students 11.1 Every member of staff and student has the right to inspect data that concerns them and which is kept in Nyenrode s administration. Such a file may only include personal data necessary for administration purposes Unless the person registered has explicitly given written consent, an administration file will never include personal data concerning the religion or ideology of the person concerned, nor their membership of a political, professional, or social organization, nor data on their physical or mental health, except in cases where there is a generally binding provision to include such information; 11.3 In the case where the inspection referred to in the first paragraph is refused, there is a possibility for appeal to the head of the personnel department when members of staff are concerned, and with the Program Director involved, when students are concerned. An appeal may be lodged against the decision of the Head of Personnel or of the Program Director involved, and should be made within 10 working days to the Appeal Committee The data referred to in the first paragraph can, with the exception of those concerned, only be accessed by other staff members who need the information to carry out their administrative duties Without the consent of the person involved, no data will be provided to third parties, unless generally binding provisions, a court order, requirements with regard to payment of tuition fees and/or personal debts, make it necessary to do so The provisions of the paragraphs 1 through 5 do not impede Nyenrode's right to use data concerning personnel and students for statistical processing and research The Program Director concerned will see to it that all the privacy-sensitive data concerning students is destroyed within four years of their leaving Nyenrode. Excluded from this are basic details (name, address, date of birth, place of birth, and exam results). The information concerning personnel will be registered in accordance with the provisions of the Registry Law ('Archiefwet')

11 CHAPTER 4: ENROLMENT Article 12 Student Enrolment 12.1 A prospective student can register for a degree program provided he/she has met the requirements mentioned in Chapter 4, Article 13 and 14. The Executive Board may make registration dependent on a program s capacity The Executive Board determines the time at which the collection of tuition fees will begin Enrolment gives the right: a. to receive instruction in the program chosen and to participate in the accompanying exams, subject to the stipulations in Chapter 4, Article 14, Paragraph 2. b. to have access to, and to be able to make use of, the buildings belonging to Nyenrode and the general facilities to be found therein, unless otherwise stipulated; c. to make use of facilities specifically designed for students, unless otherwise stipulated The Executive Board may refuse enrolment, provided it is done in writing and the reasons are stated. Article 13 Educational requirements for enrolment 13.1 Students may register for a Degree Program providing that they: a. produce proof that demonstrates that they meet the educational background requirements for the particular Program as demanded by Nyenrode; b. produce proof that demonstrates that they meet the practical experience requirements for the particular Program as demanded by Nyenrode; c. have been admitted to the Program on the basis of successful completion of the admissions process to be conducted by, or on behalf of, the Program Director. Article 14 Financial requirements for enrolment 14.1 Registration for a degree program only takes place if the student, upon submitting the appropriate documentary proof, has met the financial obligations relating to admission to, and participation in the program concerned Should a student, during the study period, not meet his/her financial requirements, either fully or partially, the Program Director may decide to exclude the student concerned from lectures/teaching and/or exams until such time as the student has fulfilled his/her obligations

12 Article 15 Termination of enrolment 15.1 Students can withdraw their enrolment in the case of illness or special circumstances. The Program Director involved determines whether, and to what extent, the student has a right to partial reimbursement of the tuition fees. The student has the right to appeal to the Committee of Appeal against the decision of the Program Director, provided the appeal is made within 10 working days of the Program Director s decision The enrolment legally ends after the established duration of the program has expired The Executive Board may terminate the enrolment in cases where students do not meet their obligations [see Chapter 8, Article 21, Paragraph (3), Subparagraph (f)] In all cases of termination of enrolment, the student receives word to that effect In cases where termination of enrolment takes place after the commencement of study, results and grades gained up to that point will, as far as is possible, be issued In cases of termination of enrolment, all rights pertaining to the student will be annulled. [see Chapter 4, Article 12, Paragraph (3)]. CHAPTER 5: EDUCATION Article 16 Responsibility for Results 16.1 The faculty and the students are expected to make every effort to achieve optimal study results. The faculty will adopt an approach oriented towards the individual student and will structure the education in such a way that selfmotivation can lead to good study results. For students the study is their primary process The Program Director in question is authorized to judge whether the faculty or the students are applying themselves to their tasks to the best of their knowledge and ability. To that end, the Program Director has the authority to take all appropriate measures deemed necessary within the boundaries of the budget granted by the Board Every quarter, the Program Director concerned will report to the Rector Magnificus/Dean about how the particular degree program is progressing in relation to the study results and, if necessary, make proposals to adapt the form and content of the program. The Program Director can also make suggestions to the Rector Magnificus/Dean with regard to the legal position of the faculty and the rights and duties of the students

13 Article 17 Information concerning the Degree Program 17.1 The Program Director is responsible for the drawing up of course outlines and/or other material, containing - for as far as it is relevant to the program concerned - the following information: a. content and objective of the courses; b. working-methods; c. content of exams and tests; d. method of assessment and calculations used in assessments; e. required reading; f. educational background and practical experience requirements. CHAPTER 6: Article 18 EXAMS Certificate stating the results of the exam 18.1 In cases where a course has been carried out, the Exam Committee concerned, or those acting on its behalf, could issue a certificate stating the result of the course taken Students who have successfully passed all parts of the exams required and have acquitted themselves of all other obligations, including all financial obligations, will be granted a diploma by the Exam Committee on behalf of the Executive Board. Article 19 Unforeseen circumstances 19.1 In cases - concerning the exam - for which this statute makes no provision, the Exam Committee, in consultation with the Associate Dean, has the final decision

14 CHAPTER 7: RESEARCH Article 20 Doctorate Research 20.1 The Board for Doctorate Research grants doctorates The Rector Magnificus/Dean is responsible for the appointment and supervision of highly qualified doctorate students. For that purpose he/she has been given the authority to take all measures considered necessary, within the bounds of the budget granted by the Executive Board The Rector Magnificus/Dean provides prospective doctorate students with the doctorate regulations, which include information on procedures for, and the conditions under which, doctorate degrees will be granted The Executive Board regulates in the doctorate regulations the composition of the Board for Doctorate Research. CHAPTER 8: SOCIAL BEHAVIOR Article 21 Decorum 21.1 Students and personnel are expected to act in accordance with the legal provisions at all times, and to behave in a socially and academically appropriate manner, which includes meeting any financial obligations. Correct conduct is also expected in the following cases and situations: in traffic and parking on the grounds of Nyenrode; security; the surrounding environment; the use of all property, equipment and facilities; the use of electronic mail, (public domain) software and shareware and the internet; housing. It is obligatory to adhere to the guidelines laid down by the officials responsible In the case of behavior which is unbefitting or irresponsible, the Executive Board may take its own measures, but without countermanding those of the public prosecutor or judge The measures referred to in the second paragraph can - in the case of students - entail: a. a warning; b. a reprimand; c. a fine; d. denial of access to the buildings and grounds at Nyenrode for a set period of time; e. compensation for damage caused; f. expulsion In case of recidivism an offender can be expelled

15 21.5 The measures referred to in the second paragraph are - in the case of Nyenrode personnel - governed by the legal position provisions involved, including regulations with regard to the possibility of appeal An appeal against the measures referred to in the third paragraph is possible if made to the Appeal Committee within 10 working days. Article 22 Discrimination and intimidation 22.1 In cases of actions or practices that involve or result in discrimination on the basis of ethnicity, race, religion, conviction and belief, sex, sexual preference, cultural background, socio-economic environment and physical appearance, a complaint can be lodged with the Executive Board. A complaint may also be lodged with the Board in cases of (sexual) intimidation. The Board is responsible for carrying out an immediate inquiry into the circumstances and facts on which the complaint is based and can, on the basis of its findings, take such measures as those stated in Chapter 8, Article 21, third paragraph, where the complaint concerns students, and measures under the nation-wide legal position provisions, where personnel are concerned Where students are concerned, an appeal may be made to the Appeal Committee against measures by the Executive Board, such as those stated in the first paragraph. Where measures against personnel are concerned, the legal position provisions must apply. Article 23 Rights of the Individual and further Regulations 23.1 For the purpose of protecting the physical well-being and health of nonsmokers, smoking is prohibited in all rooms of all buildings at Nyenrode including corridors, entrances, meeting-rooms, and the mensa. The smoking ban applies to everyone, at all times, and under all circumstances Smoking is allowed in rooms intended for housing; 23.3 With the exception of the designated access roads to the parking areas, vehicles are not allowed to be used on the university grounds Nyenrode reserves the right to take direct measures in cases of non-observance of the above rules. Article 24 Accountability 24.1 Nyenrode cannot be held accountable for any kind of damage caused by students or personnel. Students and personnel are under the obligation to take legal liability insurance

16 CHAPTER 9: STUDENT HOUSING Article 25 Choice of Place of Residence 25.1 Students are not required to live on campus. The Executive Board determines the general provisions under which accommodation at Nyenrode can be rented. The occupation of accommodation on campus is based on a rental contract. CHAPTER 10: APPEAL PROCEDURES Introduction: Students can appeal against decisions of Nyenrode and its representatives. Exam Committee Article 26 Lodging an appeal with the Exam Committee 26.1 In order to appeal against a decision made by the Exam Committee, it is possible to register a written complaint with the Exam Committee within 10 working days following the announcement of the Committee s decision The appeal must include: a. name, address (this includes postal code, city, country) of the appellant; b. name of the body or the official responsible for the decision against which the appeal is lodged; c. a clear description of the decision or, as the case may be, of the treatment against which the appeal is directed. A copy of the decision in question should, if possible, also be submitted. If the appeal concerns a refusal to comply with a decision, a clear description must be given of the decision that should have been taken in the eyes of the appellant. d. the grounds on which the appeal is based All documents pertaining to the appeal as in 26.1 should be addressed to the coordinator of the Exam Committee. (ExamCommittee@Nyenrode.nl) To appeal a decision made by the Exam Committee, a written complaint can be filed with the Appeal Committee. Appeal Committee Article 27 Lodging an appeal with the Appeal Committee 27.1 To appeal against a decision made by the Exam Committee, Nyenrode and its representatives, for which the statute provides, a written complaint can be filed with the Appeal Committee The appeal will, in all cases, be lodged in the form of a written statement outlining the reasons, within 10 working days following the announcement of the decision against which the appeal is being made. If this time-period is exceeded as a consequence of circumstances beyond the control of the person

17 involved, the Appeal Committee will disregard those grounds for a nonadmissible declaration The appeal must include: a. name, address (this includes postal code, city, country) of the appellant; b. name of the body or the official responsible for the decision against which the appeal is lodged; c. a clear description of the decision or, as the case may be, of the treatment against which the appeal is directed. A copy of the decision in question should, if possible, also be submitted. If the appeal concerns a refusal to comply with a decision, a clear description must be given of the decision that should have been taken in the eyes of the appellant. d. the grounds on which the appeal is based All documents pertaining to the appeal should be addressed to the secretary of the Appeal Committee, and have Nyenrode's address as the place of residence (AppealCommittee@Nyenrode.nl) The fee set for the lodging of an appeal is 100. If the Appeal Committee decides in favor of the appellant, this fee will be refunded The chairperson of the Appeal Committee will inform the appellant of possible deficiencies in the appellant's case and will invite him/her to rectify or resolve these within a period of time determined by the chair. Where the appellant fails to do so, the appeal can be declared non-admissible on these grounds. Article 28 Assistance and witnesses 28.1 At hearing, parties can be represented by an authorized person or can call upon the assistance of a counselor The Appeal Committee can, by virtue of its office, or at the request of the parties, call in witnesses and experts. Article 29 Simplified procedures 29.1 The chairperson of the Appeal Committee can make an immediate decision should he/she be of the opinion that the Appeal Committee is apparently not competent to make a judgment, or if the appeal is clearly non-admissible, or if he/she regards further proceedings as unnecessary because: a. the appeal is obviously unfounded; b. the decision against which the appeal is lodged, can apparently not be upheld, or c. the decision against which the appeal is being made has been retracted or altered by the responsible body, and the body concerned has apparently complied with the complaints of the appellant. He/she will base his/her decision on documents pertaining to the case An appeal against the decision referred to at the beginning of the first paragraph under items a and c can be lodged by the appellant to the Appeal Committee within 10 working days of the day the decision was sent to the appellant. The appeal must be lodged by means of a letter signed by the appellant or defendant which states the reasons for the appeal

18 29.3 The verdict referred to in the first paragraph will be annulled by means of the appeal, unless this appeal is considered non-admissible or unfounded by the Appeal Committee. Article 30 Amicable settlement 30.1 Before considering the appeal, the Appeal Committee may send the written appeal to the body or official against whom the appeal has been lodged, with the request that for an investigation into the possibility of an amicable settlement being arranged with the party or parties concerned. The body or official concerned will inform the Committee of the result of this attempt within 5 working days of the relevant documents being submitted. Should an amicable settlement not be reached, the Committee will then take the appeal into consideration. Article 31 Determining the place and time of appeal proceedings 31.1 The chairperson of the Appeal Committee will determine as expeditiously as possible where and at what time the hearing will take place. The parties involved will be given ample notice The Appeal Committee may, on its own accord, gather the information it considers necessary and can request the documents pertaining to the case. Article 32 The hearing 32.1 The appeal will be considered in a public hearing of the Appeal Committee. In special cases, the Appeal Committee may decide that (part of) the appeal should be conducted behind closed doors Before the end of the hearing, the chairperson of the Appeal Committee will announce when a decision will be made. In principle, the Appeal Committee will announce its decision within 15 working days of the closure of the hearing. Article 33 Request for a provisional settlement 33.1 In cases where the interests of the appellant require an expeditious settlement, the appellant can make a request to the chairperson of the Appeal Committee for a provisional settlement, pending the decision on the principal issue. Such a request should be made in writing and state the reasons for the request. Article 34 Procedure for request for a provisional settlement 34.1 The chairperson of the Appeal Committee decides on the request referred to in article After the request, referred to in the first paragraph, has been received, the chairperson of the Appeal Committee will decide, as expeditiously as possible, when and where the appeal proceedings will take place. The parties will then be notified in writing

19 Article 35 Revision 35.1 There may be a review of the decision of the Appeal Committee at the request of the appellant on the basis of new facts or circumstances which, had they been known earlier, would have possibly led to another decision. This request has to be lodged within 10 working days after the new facts or circumstances have come to light In the case of a request for review, the provisions of this statute will apply to the extent that this is possible. CHAPTER 11: FINAL CONDITIONS Article 36 Delegation by the Executive Board 36.1 The Executive Board can delegate the authority assigned to it in this statute. Article 37 The scope of this statute 37.1 This statute applies to all Nyenrode degree programs. This statute replaces all previous statutes. Article 38 Date when statute takes effect 38.1 This statute will take effect the day after it has been laid down by the Executive Board. Article 39 Unforeseen cases 39.1 In all cases not covered by the provisions of this statute, the Executive Board has the final decision. Article 40 Final and temporary provisions 40.1 This statute is also applicable to the doctoraal Programma Accountancy as long as Nyenrode and NIVRA have not made any other stipulations known to the students, and as far as this is reasonable The regulations in this Statute can diverge from those stipulated in the Faculty Guidelines. In such cases the Rector Magnificus/Dean will decide how the regulations should be interpreted and applied reasonably and in good faith. Thus laid down by the Executive Board

20 Rules and Regulations Degree Program Nyenrode Business Universiteit Executive Master of Business Administration

21 RULES AND REGULATIONS DEGREE PROGRAM EXECUTIVE MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Every student is expected to be familiar with the rules and regulations. CHAPTER 1 EXECUTIVE MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM Introduction A fixed time-fixed quality feature characterizes the Executive Master of Business Administration ( EMBA for short) Program, which means that the successful completion of the Program needs to occur during the time allotted to the Program. In order to qualify for the Master of Business Administration degree, a student must complete all courses and achieve an average grade of "6.00" to meet the MBA degree requirements. A student may have no more than four grades of "5", two grades of 5 and one grade of 4, or two grades of 4 in their final grade transcript for the MBA Program in order to meet the MBA degree requirements. The exception to this rule applies to the Project/Thesis, for which a minimum grade of 6.00 is required before rounding. Curriculum The curriculum 1 of the EMBA Program consists of the following courses, study hours, study load in European Credits according to the European Credits Transfer System (ECTS 2 ) and, for international transcript purposes, the number of Grade Point Average (GPA 3 ) credits allotted to each course (see also Chapter 3: Grading) Nyenrode Executive MBA Program (EMBA 11) Learning COURSE Hours Contact Hours Module One (7-19 April 2013) Strategic Leadership Marketing Strategy Management Communication Skills Quantitative Methods Careers & Personal Development 10 6 Exposure to the industry Subject to change 2 28 study hours is equivalent to 1 ECTS 3 40 study hours is equivalent to 1 credit in the GPA system

22 Module Two The Americas Module (July ) Entrepreneurship Industry Experience - Portland Module Three (3-15 November 2013) Leadership in Times of Change Financial Accounting and Reporting Foundations of Finance Managerial Economics Introduction to Research Methodology Careers & Personal Development 10 3 Exposure to the industry 10 3 Module Four - Stellenbosch (2-14 March 2014) International Finance Doing Business in a Global Environment Operations in Multi-cultural Organizations Business Ethics & Corporate Government South African Business Consultancy Project 80 9 Module Five (15-27 June 2014) Human Resource Management Introduction to Entrepreneurship Operations Management Management & Organizational Dynamics Management Accounting & Control Careers & Personal Development 10 3 Exposure to the industry 10 3 Module Six (28 September - 10 October 2014) Corporate & Global Strategic Management Corporate Finance Entrepreneurship Leadership Development Careers & Personal Development 10 3 Exposure to the industry 10 3 Project Thesis 450 Total `Article 0 Admission (Special Track Programs) and Exemptions 0.1 Students who have successfully completed the Nyenrode Part-time Master of Science in Management Program (formally known as Part-time Doctoraal Programma Bedrijfskunde) or the Nyenrode Master of Science in

23 Management Program (formally known as Intensief Doctoraal Programma Bedrijfskunde) are eligible for admission to the EMBA Program. Based on the successful completion of the Nyenrode PTMSc in Management Program or the Nyenrode MSc in Management Program exemptions are granted for: - all courses in the Modules 1, 3, and including 5; - all courses in Module 6, with the exception of the Thesis. Exemptions will not be included in the calculation of the GPA. In deviation of the stipulation in the introduction of this Chapter, a student may have no more than one grade of 5, or one grade of 4 in their final transcript for the EMBA Program in order to meet the MBA degree requirements. Article 1 Assignments 1.1 All Program course work must be completed in English. 1.2 Course work, assignments etc. must be submitted according to the instructions of the Instructor. Late submission of any course work and/or assignments will be penalized at the discretion of the Instructor. A request for late submission must be made to the Instructor (with a copy to Program Management) prior to the due date. Article 2 Attendance One of Nyenrode s teaching objectives is its experienced-based education, which has its foundations in a mix of sound academic teaching and in-depth class discussions. To ensure the learning objective is met, students are expected to attend all scheduled classes and to participate actively in discussions. 2.1 Attendance is mandatory. The course outline should clearly state what the penalty is for students who, without any valid reason (to be determined by Program Management) do not attend class. Instructors are responsible for checking the attendance. 2.2 If a student is unable to attend an obligatory class due to an emergency or serious illness, he/she should inform both Program Management and the relevant Instructor (preferably) before class. 2.3 Any violation of these rules will be considered as academic misconduct. See Article 10. Article 3 Final Project

24 3.1 Rules and regulations regarding Company Projects or Theses are outlined in the Final Project Guidelines booklet issued by EMBA Program Management. This reader is legally binding. Article 4 Graduation 4.1 Once the student has met all requirements as set forth in these rules and regulations, he/she will be eligible to receive the degree of the EMBA Program, provided he/she has fulfilled all his/her financial and other obligations to Nyenrode Business Universiteit. 4.2 Degrees will be granted on Graduation Day of the MBA Programs. Program Management will set this date. If the student has not met all the requirements by this date, the degree will be granted as soon as the requirements have been met

25 CHAPTER 2 Article 5 EXAMS General Degree Programs Exam regulations 5.1 In exceptional circumstances (for example a physical handicap) the Exam Committee may, following a request by the student concerned, decide whether the student may take the exam in another appropriate form or manner. 5.2 Students expressing to be dyslexic need to have this established by means of an official test. This should be done by an institute appointed by Nyenrode. Information regarding this test may be obtained from Program Management. Students are required to cover their own costs for this test. The Exam Committee, in consultation with Program Management, may grant students additional time for written tests, if the test confirms dyslexia. 5.3 When an exam is conducted orally, Program Management can appoint a second examiner. Only one candidate can be assessed at the same time, unless the Exam Committee decides otherwise. The oral exam must be tape recorded. 5.4 In the case of an oral exam, the examiner concerned will inform the student of the grade no later than one day after the exam. 5.5 The Exam Committee, in consultation with the Instructor, reserves the right to adjust grades up to the graduation of the student. 5.6 As proof that the Degree Program has been successfully completed, a diploma is granted by the Exam Committee on behalf of the Executive Board. The Program components, which the degree covers, will be listed on a transcript. 5.7 Successful completion of the Program must occur during the allotted time. The Exam Committee is authorized to extend this duration should this prove necessary. Article 6 EMBA Exam regulations, Composition and Retakes 6.1 Results of written tests and other components making up the final grade must be published within a period of three weeks after the exam has taken place. If assignments are handed in after the final exams have taken place, grades for that component will be published three weeks after the assignments have been handed in. Any deviation from the above mentioned period requires the express consent of Program Management. 6.2 Students are allowed to inspect all program components making up the overall grade of a course (cases, midterms, exams etc.) during the next module. A sample of possible answers of the written exam will be available

26 In special circumstances this deadline may be extended or shortened by the Exam Committee. Exam reviews will take place at Nyenrode Business Universiteit. 6.3 Generally, the final exam should be at least 50% of the overall grade; group/individual assignments, cases etc. should account for the remaining percentages. Program Management in consultation with the Instructor and the Exam Committee reserve the right to make any changes or exceptions. The Exam Committee reserves the right to make any changes to the weighting of exams and/or other assessment components and reserves the right to change components during the Program. 6.4 A student may receive an insufficient grade for an assessment component (i.e. achieve a grade lower than 6 on any component of the final grade) and still pass the course, if the overall grade is at least a A minimum overall grade of 5.50 is needed to pass a course. The exception to this rule applies to the Project/Thesis, for which a minimum grade of 6.00 is required before rounding. 6.5 A student is not allowed to retake an exam. If a student is unable to participate in an exam, he/she must inform the Program Management in writing prior to the exam. The Exam Committee will then evaluate the circumstances surrounding the absence. If the Exam Committee deems the reason for the absence valid, it will set a new exam date and immediately notify Program Management in writing of its decision. 6.6 A student who has not fulfilled all the requirements of the Nyenrode Business Universiteit EMBA Program may request permission from the Exam Committee to take the Program component for which that student has received an insufficient final grade, and all related exams and course assignments, in the Program which follows. Students wishing to make use of this opportunity should file an official request with the Exam Committee. If the Exam Committee grants permission, the student concerned is required to pay a fee for the course. Program Management will determine this fee, depending on the course or Program component failed. If a student has not completed the thesis within one year after the official deadline, the charge is 1.500,- per student. In case of writing a new thesis, the charge is 4.000,-. The Exam Committee will only honor the request of a student who, in the opinion of the Exam Committee, has demonstrated sufficient academic ability and effort in the Program. 6.7 Should the Program components referred to in Article 6.5 no longer be part of the Program, Program Management will provide an alternative course of study and examination thereof

27 6.8 If, due to extenuating circumstances, a student is unable to complete the Program within the time allotted, his/her grades of completed courses will retain there validity for three years after the graduation date of the Program in question

28 CHAPTER 3 Article 7 Grading GRADING 7.1 Nyenrode Business Universiteit employs a 0-10 grading scale in which 10 is the maximum score. 7.2 Final grades are expressed in whole numbers, except for the Program component Thesis. Any rounding-off required is done as follows:.50 and above is rounded up to the next highest whole number..49 and below is rounded down to the next lowest whole number. (For more details on the Thesis grading: see the Project Thesis Guidelines). 7.3 For international transcript purposes, non-rounded grades awarded at Nyenrode Business Universiteit are converted to letter grades in accordance with the following table: = A = C = A = C = A = D = B = D = B = D = B- < 4.0 = F = C+ Any rounding-off to one decimal point is done as follows for grades between 10.0 and 4.0:.45 (.450) and.95 (.950) and above are rounded up by one decimal point to the next highest number with one decimal point (.5 or.0).44 (.449) and.94 (.949) and below are rounded down by one decimal point to the next lowest number with one decimal point (.4 or.9) All grades below are rounded down and converted to the letter grade F. These letter grades are weighted according to the number of GPA (Grade Point Average) credits allotted to each course, and converted to a 4.0 scale using the following table: A+ = 4.0 C = 2.0 A = 4.0 C- = 1.7 A- = 3.7 D+ = 1.3 B+ = 3.3 D = 1.0 B = 3.0 D- = 0.7 B- = 2.7 F = 0 C+ =

29 CHAPTER 4 ACADEMIC CONDUCT Introduction Students at Nyenrode Business Universiteit are expected to maintain the highest standards of academic conduct. Activities that have the effect or intention of interfering with education, pursuit of knowledge, or fair evaluation of a student s performance are prohibited. Article 8 Report writing, consultation and collaboration 8.1 Unless stated otherwise, all assignments have to meet the Nyenrode Guidelines for Report Writing and Bibliographic Descriptions. 8.2 Unless stated otherwise, all individual assignments within the Programs are to be completed by the individual student. Consultation with other students on any assessable work is not allowed without the express permission of the relevant course supervisor or Instructor. 8.3 Study groups are composed by Program Management or by the Instructor(s) of each specific course. In the event of group assignments, it is the responsibility of each individual student and of the study group as a rule to ensure that all members of the group meet their responsibilities. 8.4 Unless stated otherwise, all group assignments within the Programs are to be completed by the members of the group. Consultation with other students on any assessable work is not allowed without the express permission of the relevant course supervisor or Instructor. 8.5 If a student fails to meet his/her responsibilities and the study group has reminded the student of his/her failings, the other students in the group have the right to approach the Instructor and/or Program Management to discuss the situation. The Instructor, in consultation with Program Management, has the right to remove the student who fails to meet his/her responsibility from the group. Students do not have the right to exclude a fellow student from their study group. The Exam Committee, in consultation with the Instructor, will determine the consequences for this student. 8.6 Any violation of these rules will be considered as academic misconduct. See Article

30 Article 9 Conduct during exams 9.1 Students are required to have their student ID with them during the exam. 9.2 If the use of books, dictionaries, lecture notes etc. is allowed during an exam, the Instructor concerned will announce this in advance. It is prohibited to add any information to a book, unless the Instructor decides otherwise. Either the Instructor or proctor may inspect books and calculators before, during, or after any particular exam. The exchange of dictionaries, books or any other reference-materials during an exam is not allowed. 9.3 Bags, coats, cases, communication and electronic devices (excluding calculators) should be left at the entrance to the exam hall/room. 9.4 If the Instructor concerned allows calculators for exam purposes, only standard non programmable calculators are to be used. 9.5 Students may not start the exam until all students are seated and the proctor announces the start of the exam. 9.6 During the exam, students are not allowed to purchase food and/or beverages from the vending machines in the corridor. 9.7 Should a student need to go to the bathroom, he/she must register this at the proctor. Only one student at a time will be allowed to visit the bathroom. 9.8 Students may arrive no later than half an hour after the start of the exam. Students arriving after this time may be excluded from participating in the exam. No students are permitted to leave the exam until half an hour after the start of the exam. 9.9 All materials (including notes and drafts) should be handed in at the end of the exam, unless stated otherwise on the Exam Cover Sheet Students are obliged to follow the instructions of the proctors Any violation of these rules will be considered as academic misconduct. See Article 10. Article 10 Academic misconduct 10.1 Activities that have the effect or intention of interfering with education, pursuit of knowledge, or fair evaluation of a student s performance are prohibited. An examinee who, through deception or negligence, makes it entirely or partly impossible for the examiner to correctly assess a students knowledge, insight and skills, is violating the standards of academic conduct

31 10.2 Measures to be taken against violators of the standards of academic conduct are at the discretion of the Exam Committee. Possible measures include a warning, a reprimand, a deduction of points from the final score, or further participation in the test or assignment being denied. In the case of serious and/or repeated academic misconduct, The Executive Board, in consultation with the Exam Committee or those acting on its behalf, may take the decision to remove the examinee from the course/program in question In cases where the discovery of academic misconduct does not occur until after the test or assignment has taken place, the Exam Committee or those acting on its behalf, may still decide to take measures as given in Article Before a decision is made, the examinee will receive the opportunity to be heard by the Exam Committee The Exam Committee involved is responsible for informing the examinee, in writing, of the measures taken. Examples of academic misconduct include but are not limited to the following definitions: A. Cheating: using or attempting to use unauthorized assistance, material, or study aids in examinations or other academic work. Example: using a cheat sheet in a quiz or exam, altering a graded exam and resubmitting it for a better grade, etc. B. Plagiarism: using the ideas, data, or language of another without specific or proper acknowledgment. Example: copying another person s paper, article, or computer work and submitting it for an assignment, cloning someone else s ideas without attribution, failing to use quotation marks where appropriate, etc. To avoid plagiarizing, you must give credit whenever you use: Another person s idea, opinion, or theory Any facts, statistics, graphs, drawings any pieces of information that are not common knowledge Quotations of another s person s actual spoken or written words Paraphrase of another person s spoken or written words C. Fabrication: submitting contrived or altered information in any academic exercise. Example: making up data for an experiment, fudging data, citing nonexistent articles, contriving sources, etc. D. Multiple submission: submitting, without prior permission, any work submitted to fulfill another academic requirement. E. Misrepresentation of academic records: misrepresenting or tampering with or attempting to tamper with any portion of a student s transcripts or academic record, either before or after coming to Nyenrode Business Universiteit. Example: forging a change of