Undergraduate Academic Handbook. BBA Bachelor of Business Administration ibba International Bachelor of Business Administration. Schulich

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1 Undergraduate Academic Handbook BBA Bachelor of Business Administration ibba International Bachelor of Business Administration Schulich

2 Academic Advising Each BBA/iBBA student at the Schulich School of Business has access to academic advising through the Undergraduate Programs Unit in the Schulich Student Services and International Relations Division (Room W263, SSB). Student support is designed to help students make important decisions related to their academic progress. This Undergraduate Student Handbook outlines the academic policies of the School and the University, and provides students with a list of available support services. Please note also that policies are subject to change from time to time, as the School or University deems it to be appropriate, in order to fulfill its role and accommodate circumstances beyond its control. Such changes take precedence over previous policies. Students are encouraged to use the School website for updated information. Students unclear of the academic policies should see an Undergraduate Academic 2015 IMPORTANT DATES Sept. 7 Labour Day University Closed Sept. 10 York Undergraduate Fall term classes commence Sept. 25 Schulich Career Day activities. All classes are held. (Watch for room changes) Oct. 12 Thanksgiving University Closed Oct. 29 Nov. 1 BBA/iBBA Co-Curricular Days Dec. 7 Last Day of Fall and Fall/Winter term classes Dec. 8 Study Day before Fall Exams Dec Fall Exam Period Dec. 24 Jan. 3 University Closed 2016 IMPORTANT DATES Jan. 4 Winter term classes commence. Fall/Winter term classes resume. Jan. 31 Deadline to apply for Spring 2016 Convocation Feb BBA/iBBA Reading Week Feb. 15 Family Day University Closed Mar. 25 Good Friday University Closed Apr. 4 Last day of Winter and Fall/Winter term classes Apr Winter Exam Period For other Important Dates (i.e. religious observances, sessional dates, last day to add or drop a course without academic penalty, exam schedules, and University closures) please refer to the York online services ( Important Dates for up-to-date information. Advisor. Students can book individual appointments with an academic advisor online the Marketplace: Students are encouraged to discuss any problems that affect their academic performance, to clarify academic policy, to plan for the upcoming academic year and to keep a copy of all correspondence (i.e., letters or s.) Students should make decisions concerning their academic choices in keeping with Schulich s academic regulations. Students are welcome to visit the Undergraduate Programs Unit (Room W263K, SSB) for drop-in inquiries, undergrad@schulich.yorku.ca or telephone (416) with their questions. Office hours for the Undergraduate Programs Unit are 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. During the summer months (June, July and August) office hours are reduced to 3:30 p.m. on Fridays. IMPORTANT WEBSITES The Schulich School of Business: schulich.yorku.ca Undergraduate course and program information, Publications, exam schedules, Schulich Career Development Centre, Lotus Notes , forms (LOP, Guided Study, Deferred Standing Request Form, Attending Physician s Statement, Petition Form, etc.), and Financial Assistance and Wait List portal access. Academic Honesty: yorku.ca/secretariat/policies Includes information for both faculty and students with regards to the new University Senate Legislation on Academic Honesty. York Counselling and Disability Services: cds.info.yorku.ca Includes resources and services to help students develop and fulfill their personal and academic potential (i.e. personal & group counselling, learning skills, workshops, etc.) Schulich Exchange-Study Abroad: schulich.yorku.ca/exchange Includes and up-to-date list of the Schulich partner schools as well as the application procedures for studying abroad. York Online Services: currentstudents.yorku.ca Campus Events Enrolment Access Dates Exam and Lecture Schedules Enrolment and Fees Grade Reports Forms Important Dates Housing York University Academic Parking and Transportation Regulations Address Changes Undergraduate Business Society: ubs.schulich.yorku.ca Includes information regarding different student clubs and activities available to all new and continuing Undergraduate Schulich students such as: case competitions, leadership conferences, etc. Orientation Week the Marketplace: undergradblog.schulich.yorku.ca an undergrad blog hosted by the Student Services and International Relations team provides up to date information on important dates, upcoming events, 1-1 advising appointments, academics, community, events, finances and international relations feel free to submit an article/story for posting. STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY The Schulich School of Business provides individual academic counselling for all undergraduate students to assist in course selection and with academic concerns. However, it is every student s responsibility to: verify the accuracy of registration records during each academic session, including all course changes be familiar with the possible financial consequences of course and section changes arrange a conflict-free timetable for the start of every academic session make course changes in consultation with an academic advisor ensure the courses chosen meet all program and degree requirements for promotion and graduation fulfill the requirements and be aware of academic progress in all registered courses note and abide by the sessional deadline dates published online at: know and adhere to the University policy on academic honesty know and adhere to the Student Code of Conduct policy at: communicate her/his intention to graduate at the end of the cur rent academic year by completion and submission of the Application to Graduate form, available online at: At any time during your study, if any of these points are unclear, please meet with a representative from the Undergraduate Programs Unit. The staff in the Undergraduate Programs Unit is here to support your goals. 2 Schulich School of Business

3 Table of Contents Academic Advising 2015 & 2016 Important dates...inside front cover Important Websites...inside front cover Student Responsibility...inside front cover For Assistance and Additional Information Division of Student Services & International Relations...4 Other Faculty Contact Numbers...4 Enrolment and Registration Information Enrolment and Registration...5 Withdrawing from Courses...5 Sessional Course Dates...5 Course and Section Changes...5 Core Course Section Swap...5 Wait List Procedures and the Wait List Database for Year 3 and 4 Elective Courses Class Photo Lists...6 YU-card...6 Computer Access Policy...6 Computer Selection...6 Lotus Notes Update Your Address, Phone Numbers, and Emergency Contact Details...6 Information on Students...6 Registration and Fees Undergraduate Academic Fees...7 Refunds...7 Health and Dental Insurance...7 Academic Requirements Overview...8 Transfer Credits...8 Delayed-Entry to BBA...8 ibba to BBA Transfer...8 Course Load Requirements...8 Courses: Business Electives...9 Non-Business Electives...9 Prohibited Courses...9 Prohibited Course List Internet Courses...12 Course Credit Exclusions...12 Courses: Summer...12 Taking Courses After Graduation...12 Areas of Specialization...12 Schulich Guided Study 4900-Series Elective Courses...13 ibba Language Study Requirements...13 Exchange...13 Internship Abroad SB/INTL or SB/IBUS ibba Globally-Focused Study...14 Relevant Globally-Focused Courses (Sample List) Grading and Promotion Grading Scale...17 Grading Guidelines for Individual Courses...17 Awarding of Grades...17 Repeating Courses...18 GPA Calculations...18 Promotion Standards...18 Dean s Honor List...18 Graduation Graduation Requirements...18 Notification of Intent to Graduate...18 Academic Policies and Regulations: Schulich School University Rules, Regulations and Policies...19 Assignments...19 Unavoidable Absences...19 Attendance...19 Conduct...19 Course/Instructor Evaluations...19 Schulich Centre for Teaching Excellence...20 Personal Documents...20 Transcripts of Academic Records...20 Undergraduate Examinations Policy Academic Honesty Grade Appeals for Schulich Courses...28 Grade Appeals for Courses Taken in Faculties Other Than Schulich...29 Required Withdrawal and the Petition Process...29 Appeal to the Executive Committee...30 BBA/iBBA Program Committee...30 Faculty Council...30 Schulich School of Business Approval Procedure for the Conduct of Course-Related, Non-Funded, Minimal Risk Research Involving Human Participants...30 BBA/iBBA Exchange Eligibility...31 Registration and Tuition While on Exchange...31 Language Study...31 Exchange Courses...31 Application and Selection...31 For More Information...31 Partner Schools...32 Certificate Program Certificate in Managing International Trade and Investment...33 Areas of Specialization Accounting...34 Economics...35 Entrepreneurial and Family Business Studies...36 Finance...37 International Business Marketing...40 Operations Management and Information Systems...41 Organization Studies...42 Responsible Business...43 Strategic Management Course Descriptions Scholarships and Financial Assistance York University Renewable Scholarships...58 York Continuing Scholarships...58 Schulich Awards for Continuing Students...58 Bursaries and Financial Assistance...59 Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP)...60 Out-of-Province Students...60 Student Services and Student Life at Schulich Division of Student Services and International Relations...61 Academic Planning...61 Schulich Career Development Centre (CDC)...61 Alumni Relations...61 Computing Services...62 Lockers...63 The Trading Floor...63 Coffee Shop/Pub...63 Library Services...63 Schulich Student Activities...64 Student Services and Student Life at York University Bookstore...65 Office of Student Conduct and Dispute Resolution...65 Office of Ombudsperson...65 Centre for Human Rights...65 Centre for Student Community and Leadership Development...65 Health Education and Promotion at York...66 Counselling & Disability Services (CDS)...66 Health Services...67 Ron Cope Gateway Resource Room...67 Security, Parking and Transportation Services Lost and Found...69 Shopping Services...69 Sports and Recreation...69 Student Centre...69 Centre for Women and TransPeople at York University...69 Important Information for International Students Curriculum Overview Charts Direct Entry BBA (Fall 2015 Entry)...72 Direct Entry BBA (Fall 2014 Entry)...73 Direct Entry BBA (Fall 2012 and Fall 2013 Entry)...74 BBA Delayed-Entry (Fall 2015 Entry)...75 BBA Delayed-Entry (Fall 2014 Entry)...76 BBA Delayed-Entry (Fall 2013 Entry)...77 Direct Entry ibba (Fall 2015 Entry)...78 Direct Entry ibba (Fall 2014 Entry)...79 ibba (Fall 2012 and Fall 2013 Entry)...80 Degree Program Checklists BBA (Fall 2015 Entry)...81 ibba (Fall 2015 Entry)...82 York Campus Map inside back cover Schulich School of Business 3

4 For Assistance and Additional Information DIVISION OF STUDENT SERVICES & INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS The faculty and staff at the Schulich School of Business (SSB) are dedicated to supporting the efforts of each individual student to realize his or her fullest potential. The School s Division of Student Services & International Relations should be consulted on questions related to all aspects of study at the School, including admissions, enrolment, registration, grade or course problems, financial assistance or special advising. This office is located in the Scotiabank Suite on the 2nd Floor, West Wing W262, of the Schulich School of Business. TOPICS TO QUERY CONTACT TELEPHONE E- MAIL recruitment admissions academic advising program planning petitions review deferred exams Schulich Ambassador Program Keshia Gray (416) kgray@schulich.yorku.ca Associate Director, ext Undergraduate Programs Services Marianna Colalillo (416) mcolalillo@schulich.yorku.ca Undergraduate Advisor/Coordinator ext Rohini Chaba (416) rchaba@schulich.yorku.ca Student Engagement Coordinator ext Andrea Banerjee (416) abanerjee@schulich.yorku.ca Student Experience & Communications Coordinator ext TBA (416) TBA Undergraduate Programs Assistant undergrad@schulich.yorku.ca undergradambassadors@ schulich.yorku.ca special cases International relations Marcia Annisette (416) hfurcha@schulich.yorku.ca Executive Director of Student Services & International Relations Su-Lan Tenn Assistant Dean, Students Heidi Furcha Financial Administrative Assistant financial aid scholarships and bursaries OSAP information student accounts Olga Carew (416) ocarew@schulich.yorku.ca Manager, Admissions & Financial Aid ext Anne Caulfield (416) acaulfield@schulich.yorku.ca Financial Aid Officer ext petitions and appeals academic honesty cases enrolment and registration letter requests wait lists Melissa Judd (416) mjudd@schulich.yorku.ca Director, Student and Enrolment Services ext Carolyn Ward (416) cward@schulich.yorku.ca Manager, Enrolment Services ext Sandra Osti (416) sosti@schulich.yorku.ca Records and Promotions ext Administrative Assistant TBA (416) TBA Student Academic Services Co-ordinator ext Kareene Martin (416) kmartin@schulich.yorku.ca Registration & Academic Services Assistant ext Meghann Fonceca (416) mfonceca@schulich.yorku.ca Student Programs Assistant ext studentservices@schulich.yorku.ca international student support exchange programs international internships and programs Lindsay Hillcoat (416) lhillcoat@schulich.yorku.ca Associate Director, International Relations ext Tina Fantin (416) tfantin@schulich.yorku.ca Undergraduate ext International Program Coordinator Lan Yu (416) lyu@schulich.yorku.ca International Information Assistant (416) exchange@schulich.yorku.ca ext OTHER FACULTY CONTACTS Markus Biehl (416) ada@schulich.yorku.ca Associate Dean, Academic Detlev Zwick (416) dzwick@schulich.yorku.ca BBA/iBBA Program Director ext Farrokh Zandi (416) fzandi@schulich.yorku.ca Associate Director, Undergraduate Programs ext Schulich School of Business

5 Enrolment and Registration Information Enrolment and Registration At York, enrolment in courses is completed online at: Courses and Enrolment. Each student is assigned an enrolment access date and time. The initial enrolment in courses for newly admitted 1st year students will take place during 1st year advising appointments. Continuing students can find their enrolment access dates and times through the York online services website. Students with an outstanding balance on their student account of $75.00 or more will be blocked from enrolment. Enrolment Access dates and times are assigned to each continuing student by credits earned as well as through random assignment determined by the Registrar s Office. To confirm one s intention to attend York, and to avoid the risk of de-enrolment, a student must pay an enrolment deposit of $300 within 5 business days of initial enrolment in courses to be considered officially registered in courses. This applies to all students including those receiving OSAP, scholarships, and for those whose fees are being paid by an external agency. Failure to pay the $300 registration deposit will result in de-enrolment from courses. For details about the Student Accounts Statement, please refer to the York online services website. Registration into the student s choice of electives is dependent on course enrolment limits, and Wait List rules apply for oversubscribed Schulich elective courses (see Wait List Procedures and the Wait List Database below). Withdrawing From Courses BBA and ibba students are required to complete core courses in the year they are prescribed. Students can only drop a non business elective, a language study course or a globally focused course. Students are not considered withdrawn until courses are dropped using the online system. Not attending classes does not constitute official withdrawal for either academic or financial purposes. Students who do not attend classes but are registered for the course will receive a failing grade. BBA and ibba students who choose to drop a non business elective, a language study course or a globally focused course will be required to complete a course during the Summer session in order to meet the credit count required for promotion. BBA and ibba students should consult an academic advisor to discuss how their academic standing may be affected by withdrawing from a course. Sessional Course Dates Please refer to York s Registrar s Office website for all Sessional and Important Dates at Examples of Sessional Dates include: religious holidays, exam schedules, University closures and deadlines to add or drop courses without academic penalty. All of this information is posted on this website. The Schulich Program website houses information pertaining to Schulich courses, exams and any additional sessional dates that are specific to Schulich Courses, such as sessional dates for ibba courses SB/INTL and SB/INTL Visit: > Program > Bachelor s Degree > BBA > Enrolling in Classes > Course Offerings Course and Section Changes Course and section changes are permitted in accordance with the sessional dates and deadlines posted online. It is the responsibility of the student to recognize the consequences of course changes on registration, fees and academic progress. For more information, see Academic Requirements in this handbook. In addition to possible academic consequences of dropping and adding courses, students should also be familiar with the possible financial consequences. Information on course fee refunds is available online at: sfs.yorku.ca/refunds/tables/. See also the Fees section of this publication. Core Course Section Swap Students may swap sections within Schulich Year 1 and Year 2 core courses with another Schulich student who is enrolled in their preferred section. Students may only swap sections offered within the same term. To submit a request to swap courses with a peer, students must complete the Core Course Section Swap form available at schulich.yorku.ca/forms. The completed form is to be submitted in person to the Undergraduate Programs Unit (W263K). Incomplete forms will not be processed. Wait List Procedures and the Wait List Database For Year 3 and 4 Elective Courses During the enrolment period, a Schulich course may reach its enrolment limit. When this happens, students trying to enrol in that course will be told online that they may not enrol because: a) they do not meet access requirements for the remaining seats, or b) the remaining seats are reserved, or c) the course is full The Automated Wait List Database maintains a list of students who are waiting for a space in a particular Schulich course/section. Wait Lists are not maintained for Year 1 and Year 2 core courses. Students who add their names to the Wait List before the end of the Wait List period will be given priority based on year level. After the priority period for year level has ended, Wait Lists will be assessed on a first-come, first-served basis, provided a student has completed the course prerequisites and space becomes available. Students may add their names to the Wait List by logging on to the Automated Wait List Database at The database requires students to log in with their Lotus Notes username and password. The School reviews the enrolment and Wait List numbers for the term, assessing demand for additional sections of scheduled Schulich elective courses and Year 3 and 4 core courses, or for the addition of new, previously unscheduled courses. Professors may indicate their willingness to accept students in the third week of class to Schulich Student Services. If space is, or becomes available, students will be contacted via their Lotus Notes account, with priority given to those students on the Wait List. If a new section is added, the Student Services staff will Schulich students via Lotus Notes, and advise students of the new section. Note that seniority (the number of courses completed) is used in determining priority only for those students whose names were recorded during the Priority Wait List period. After those students have been awarded space, available spots will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Schulich School of Business 5

6 Enrolment and Registration Information NOTE 1: Wait Lists are not available for Year 1 and 2 core courses. Students in Year 1 or 2 who would like to transfer to a different section of a core course and cannot because the course is full, can make changes to their timetable via the Core Course Swap form. It is the student s responsibility to find a peer willing to swap sections. Ensure that you have an alternative schedule prepared. Given the segmented nature of the program, failure to enrol in required core courses will impact your promotion requirements (i.e. advancing from one year to the next). Please refer to the sessional dates website for information regarding the last day to add a course. Add/drop fees may apply; see the Refunds section of this publication. NOTE 2: Students will not be automatically enrolled into courses from Wait Lists. Students will be notified by Lotus Notes that they have 1, 3 or 5 days to enrol in the course online. Once this period has elapsed, Student Services will advance to the next student on the Wait List. NOTE 3: Attendance is expected at all Schulich classes. Students who do not attend classes may be removed from a course. See Attendance Section for details on page 19. Class Photo Lists Every Schulich student has their photo taken for Schulich class lists. Class photo lists are made available to each instructor at the beginning of term, and are used to assist instructors in learning student names, and to ensure that students are given credit for class participation. Students need to ensure that their photo is included in the database. YU-card The YU-card is York University s official integrated photo ID and debit card. YU-cards are issued to all registered students and are the key to important services such as York Libraries, meal plans, photo identification for exams and for OSAP pickup. The card is free but if lost, there is a replacement fee payable at the YU-card Office. For a complete list of YU-card services, visit: Computer Access Policy While computer ownership is not a requirement, it is strongly encouraged. If students do not own a computer, they must have unlimited access to an off-site, reasonably current computer with printing facilities and access to the internet. Lotus Notes This is the primary account that the student is expected to use when contacting members of the Schulich School of Business community. At the First Year Enrolment Appointment each student is given a Lotus Notes account. The student must keep abreast of Schulich and University related news via this communication. Moreover, Lotus Notes credentials are used to provide the student with access to a number of academic and career related databases such as Course Materials Databases which are created for each course and the Career Services Portal which provides access to online job postings and job-hunting tools. Update Your Address, Phone Numbers, and Emergency Contact Details It is critical for the School to have updated addresses and phone numbers in order to be able to reach students as required. New addresses, area codes and phone numbers must be kept up-to-date at (see My Student Records ). Students studying abroad will be required to update their next-ofkin information here. Information on Students Generally, student information is restricted and is available only to the student concerned, to those clearly designated by the student, and to appropriate academic and administrative staff of the University. Aside from name, activity status, graduation status and degree awarded for Senate-recognized programs of study, student information is not normally released to any person or agency outside the University. Any emergency and highly unusual requests for confidential information concerning Schulich students are referred to the Executive Director, Student Services and International Relations. If someone other than the student wishes to pick-up a document on behalf of a York student (ie: transcript, diploma, etc.), the student must provide that person with a letter. The third party must provide the signed authorization as well as photo identification. Computer Selection Students should take into consideration that the Schulich computing environment is predominantly Windows-based when making decisions with respect to computer hardware and software purchases. Please refer to page 62 for information regarding the Schulich computer lab as well as other campus computer lab locations and access hours. 6 Schulich School of Business

7 Registration and Fees Undergraduate Academic Fees Domestic and International student fees are available online at: Money Matters. Academic fees are determined with reference to a formula set by the Province of Ontario (tuition fees plus supplementary fees). All undergraduate students are charged by course each term for all terms; fall, winter or summer. Academic fees for all undergraduate students are assessed according to the appropriate fee rates and the total credit value of the courses taken. Details about methods of payment can also be found online. Some international students, under Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities regulations, may be eligible for exemption from the international student fee rate. Students are eligible for the regular fee rate if they fall into an exempt category. Please note that all documents presented by students in support of an application for exemption must be submitted before payment of academic fees. Students requiring detailed information on regular fee rates and international student fee rates, including information on the interpretation of eligibility for exemption deadline, can refer to Refunds Upon withdrawal from a course, or from the University, students may be entitled to a refund of a portion of their academic fees, depending upon the date by which the withdrawal is authorized. Fees are refunded on a prorated basis. Undergraduate students should refer to the Refund Table posted at: Recipients of financial assistance are reminded that their award may be prorated and they may be obliged to repay a portion of the award immediately upon withdrawal. Students who withdraw from their course(s) after the refund deadlines due to rare and unforeseen circumstances may apply for special consideration to the York University Financial Petitions Committee. For more information, please visit The plan is designed as an opt-out model, as this ensures that the cost remains as low as possible and that the benefits remain substantial. This means that a charge for the plan will automatically appear on your Student Account Statement. Students are able to opt out of the plan if they have alternative/comparable coverage through an employer, parents, or partner. You must opt out each year if you choose not to participate in the health and dental plan. A full description of the plan as well as the opt out deadline dates is available online at Questions about the YFS Health and Dental Plan should be directed to: Member Services Office (MSO) at healthplan@yfs.ca or (416) University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP) for International Students and Other Non-Residents International students in Ontario must purchase the special University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP). This plan provides insurance for all international students (full-time, part-time, graduate and undergraduate) and their eligible family members, as well as eligible employees working at York University. The UHIP fees were under review when this Handbook was published. Please refer to the York Current Students website for up-to-date information. Through UHIP students have coverage for such things as doctor s services, hospital ward accommodation, all maternity claims and limited coverage for medical care outside Ontario or Canada. UHIP only covers dental care required as the result of a major accident. Routine dental expenses are the responsibility of the student. International students must register for UHIP each year that they are a student at York. Questions concerning the plan should be directed to York International s UHIP staff at: uhip@yorku.ca. NOTE: These fees are not included in the fees posted online, but are charged on the York invoice. Health and Dental Insurance All Schulich students are members of the York Federation of Students (YFS), the central undergraduate student union at York University. The YFS administers a Health and Dental Plan for all of its members. The YFS health and dental plan provides coverage year round, from September 1, 2015 to August 31, Schulich School of Business 7

8 Academic Requirements Overview Established in 1969, the Honours Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree program has achieved a level of excellence unsurpassed in Canadian business schools. BBA students begin to study management from Year 1 in courses exclusive to the program. Using business elective courses offered in the Schulich School, students may choose to specialize in one or more areas such as: Accounting, Economics, Entrepreneurial and Family Business Studies, Finance, International Business, Operations Management & Information Systems, Marketing, Organization Studies, Responsible Business, and Strategic Management. Students do not need to specialize if they prefer a more general approach to management. Students can also choose to pursue a certificate in Managing International Trade and Investment. Introduced in 2000, the Honours International Bachelor of Business Administration (ibba) is ideal for students who are seeking a strong introduction to general management along with intensive language study and an international perspective on business. Every student is required to spend at least one academic term abroad at one of the School s exchange partners. In addition to core business courses, ibba students are required to study at least three years of language courses (equivalent to credits) and two years of globally-focused study (equivalent to credits). Proficiency in a second language is not required for acceptance into the program, but is beneficial. Using business elective courses offered in the Schulich School, ibba students might choose to specialize in one or more of the same areas available to BBA students as well as pursue a certificate in Managing International Trade and Investment. The BBA and ibba programs welcome applications from all students who present strong academic credentials, demonstrated leadership abilities, exceptional writing skills, and a keen interest in pursuing the study of business. Both the BBA and ibba degrees are specialized honours programs requiring four years of full-time university study. Both programs integrate the study of management disciplines and non-business courses over the four years. Schulich undergraduate students major in Business Administration. Transfer Credits The Schulich School of Business reserves the right to award transfer credit independent from assessments that may be made by other York Faculties. New BBA or ibba students may receive up to a maximum of transfer credits when entering the program. Details are provided by the Undergraduate Programs Unit. Delayed-Entry to BBA Students interested in the Delayed-Entry program must complete a total of credits during the Fall/Winter session of their 1st year of study. Current Year 2, Year 3 and Year 4 Delayed-Entry students should consult the Curriculum Overview Charts at the back of this publication for required course progression. Students admitted to the Delayed-Entry program can complete their degree in three years and will be provided with a Delayed-Entry study plan. For more information, please visit the Undergraduate Programs Unit (room W263K, SSB) or contact them via telephone at (416) or via at undergrad@schulich.yorku.ca. NOTE: Delayed-Entry is not available for the ibba program. ibba to BBA Transfer ibba students may apply to switch to the BBA program at the end of Year 1 by submitting an ibba to BBA Transfer form to the Undergraduate Programs Unit (W263K). Applications must be submitted by May 15, Students will be notified by the end of July if their application is approved. Because of its integrated course structure, the BBA program does not permit entrance later than the beginning of Year 2. Under no circumstances may students switch from the BBA to the ibba program. Course Load Requirements To maintain good standing in the BA/iBBA program, a total of credits for each year of study must be completed before the beginning of the Fall term of the following year, including all prescribed core courses. Please note: Students must complete a minimum of credits per Fall/Winter session with a minimum of credits per Fall and Winter term in Year 1 and 2 Students who have completed all Year 1 and 2 core courses and a minimum of credits are required to take a minimum of credits each Fall/Winter academic session with a minimum of 9.00 credits per term Students who have completed more than credits entering their last year of study may take the minimum number of credits required to achieve the credit graduation requirement Students may take up to 6.00 credits of non-business courses in another York Faculty or at another university during the Summer term. Students who wish to take more than the 6.00 credit maximum must complete a Summer Course Overload Form available at schulich.yorku.ca/forms. Most students complete credits per semester. Although it is not recommended, students may take as many as credits per term during the Fall/Winter session. Students cannot take more than credits per term during the Fall/Winter session. Exceptions to these course load requirements are possible only on the basis of a successful petition to the Student Affairs Committee, a Committee of Faculty Council, composed of faculty, staff and students. The Committee will review petitions related to one-time modifications to the promotion requirements as outlined in the Undergraduate Academic Handbook. For example, Schulich 8 Schulich School of Business

9 Academic Requirements students must petition if they fail a core course and are requesting permission to be promoted with a revised study plan. Requests to alter the prescribed course of study, to take more than the maximum allowable credits during the summer term, to drop and be promoted without necessary core courses for the academic year in question, and other matters regarding the credits required for graduation are considered by the Student Affairs Committee. Please refer to the Other Appeals to the Student Affairs Committee section of this publication for guidelines regarding petition submissions. Promotion Criteria Prior to entering the Fall term of Year 2, credits must be completed, including all prescribed core courses Prior to entering the Fall term of Year 3, credits must be completed, including all prescribed core courses Prior to entering the Fall term of Year 4, credits must be completed, including all prescribed core courses Leave of Absence In rare and unforeseen circumstances, a student may petition for a leave of absence for one academic year. Given the structure of the program, one term leave of absences are not permitted. This request should be made in writing and directed to the Schulich Student Affairs Committee. Prior to submitting a petition, students are required to meet with an Undergraduate Academic Advisor. Please refer to the Other Appeals to the Student Affairs Committee section of this publication for guidelines regarding petition submissions. Program Length Direct-Entry students are expected to complete the program within 48 months (4 years) and must complete the program within 60 months (5 years). Delayed-Entry students are expected to complete the program within 36 months (3 years) and must complete the program within 48 months (4 years). Prerequisite A prerequisite course must be successfully completed prior to beginning the course for which it is specified. Corequisite A corequisite course may be taken with a specified course if not already completed. Courses: Business Electives The BBA and ibba undergraduate degrees have been designed to provide students with a rigorous education in all areas of business administration, while allowing for academic breadth in subjects other than those taught by the School. Both the BBA and ibba curricula include core courses (which must be completed at the Schulich School of Business) and elective courses through which students may pursue their individual interests. In some areas, introductory courses are specifically required for proceeding to Year 3 and 4 courses. Students are permitted to pursue all of their business elective courses in one subject if they wish. Registration into the student s choice of electives will be dependent on course enrolment limits, and Wait List rules apply for oversubscribed Schulich elective courses. Please refer to the Wait List Procedures and the Wait List Database section of this Handbook. Non-Business Electives Students select non-business elective courses to broaden their education. However, please note that a maximum of credits of 1000-level non-business electives can be taken prior to the completion of credits. Students in the ibba program must remember to include credits of globally-focused study before they complete their 4th year of study. For more details, see ibba Globally-Focused Study on page 14 of this handbook. Required Year-Level of Non-Business Elective Courses 1. Year 1 and Year 2 students may pursue their electives at any year-level (provided that they meet the prerequisite requirement) to satisfy their non-business requirements in the first credits of their degree. 2. Year 3 students must pursue their electives at a minimum 2000-level to satisfy their non-business requirements between and credits of their degree. 3. Year 4 students must pursue their electives at a minimum 3000-level to satisfy their non-business requirements between and credits of their degree. 4. Please note that this rule does not apply to courses taken through the Department of Languages, Literature and Linguistics or the Department of French Studies, where the language of instruction is not English. This includes American Sign Language courses. 5. Year level requirements do not apply to Globally-Focused Study courses to satisfy ibba degree requirements. Prohibited Courses There are some courses offered by other units of York University that BBA/iBBA students may not take for degree credit. Students may take these courses for their general interest, but such courses will not satisfy BBA/iBBA program requirements for either business or non-business electives, nor may they be substituted for superficially similar Schulich core courses. These courses are excluded from credit towards the BBA/iBBA degrees. The following types of courses will not count towards the BBA/iBBA Program: 1. Management or business courses (unless otherwise specified) offered through other units of the University including business courses in either the Economics and Business program or the Mathematics for Commerce program (including cross-listed courses). 2. Administrative Studies (ADMS) and Human Resources Management (HRM) courses offered by the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies, including cross-listing of these courses in other disciplines or Faculties. Schulich School of Business 9

10 Academic Requirements Below is a list of courses that may not be taken for credit towards the BBA or ibba program PROHIBITED COURSE LIST NEW COURSE NUMBER NEW COURSE TITLE NEW COURSE NUMBER NEW COURSE TITLE AP/ADMS AP/ADMS AP/ADMS AP/ADMS AP/ADMS AP/ADMS AP/ADMS AP/ADMS AP/ADMS AP/ADMS AP/ADMS AP/ADMS AP/ADMS AP/ADMS /6.00 AP/ADMS AP/ADMS AP/ADMS AP/ADMS AP/ADMS AP/ADMS AP/ADMS AP/ADMS AP/ADMS AP/ADMS AP/ADMS AP/ADMS AP/ADMS AP/ADMS AP/ADMS AP/ADMS AP/ADMS AP/ADMS AP/ADMS AP/ADMS AP/ADMS AP/ADMS AP/ADMS AP/ADMS AP/ADMS AP/ADMS AP/ADMS AP/ADMS AP/ADMS AP/ADMS AP/ADMS AP/ADMS AP/ADMS AP/ADMS AP/ADMS AP/ADMS AP/ADMS AP/ADMS AP/ADMS AP/ADMS AP/ADMS AP/ADMS AP/ADMS AP/ADMS AP/ADMS AP/ADMS AP/ADMS AP/ADMS Introduction to Administrative Studies Business in the Canadian Context An Introduction to Accounting: The Analysis and Use of Financial Information Introductory Marketing Quantitative Research Methods in Health Studies Quantitative Methods I Introduction to Organizational Behavior Introduction to Financial Accounting Introduction to Management Accounting Management Information Systems Human Resource Management Elements of Law: Part One Fundamentals of Emergency Management Directed Reading Internship Work Term Professional Communication in the Canadian Context Canadian Business Culture and Management Skills Management Skills for IT Professional Fundamentals of Canadian Business Law and Ethics Gender Issues in Management Consumer Behaviour Applied Marketing Management Decision Analysis Quantitative Methods II Introduction to Operations Research Systems Thinking and Modelling for Management Operations Management Sample Techniques and Survey Design Project Management Physical Distribution and Transportation Occupational Health and Safety Training and Development Employment Law Industrial Relations Human Resource Planning Leadership and Management Skills Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Recruitment, Selection and Performance Appraisal of Personnel Compensation Human Resource Management Internship Work Term Managerial Cost Accounting and Analysis An Overview of Canadian Income Taxation Management of Electronic Commerce Systems Public Sector Budget Process Health Services Accounting Health Services Finance Finance Personal Investment Management Personal Financial Planning Intermediate Financial Accounting I Intermediate Financial Accounting II Elements of Law Part II Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility Disaster Risk Management Comprehensive Emergency Management Integrating Critical Knowledge with Practice Business Continuity Planning Emergency Management Communication Emergency Management Field Experience Disasters and Humans Ethics: Society, the Environment and Disasters Social Issues in Disaster Management Health and Aging AP/ADMS AP/ADMS AP/ADMS AP/ADMS AP/ADMS AP/ADMS AP/ADMS /6.00 AP/ADMS AP/ADMS AP/ADMS AP/ADMS AP/ADMS AP/ADMS AP/ADMS AP/ADMS AP/ADMS AP/ADMS AP/ADMS AP/ADMS AP/ADMS AP/ADMS AP/ADMS AP/ADMS AP/ADMS AP/ADMS AP/ADMS AP/ADMS AP/ADMS AP/ADMS AP/ADMS AP/ADMS AP/ADMS AP/ADMS AP/ADMS AP/ADMS AP/ADMS AP/ADMS AP/ADMS AP/ADMS AP/ADMS AP/ADMS AP/ADMS AP/ADMS AP/ADMS AP/ADMS AP/ADMS AP/ADMS AP/ADMS AP/ADMS AP/ADMS AP/ADMS AP/ADMS AP/ADMS AP/ADMS AP/ADMS AP/ADMS AP/ADMS AP/ADMS AP/ADMS AP/ADMS AP/ADMS AP/ADMS AP/ADMS AP/ADMS AP/ADMS AP/ADMS AP/ADMS SC/BIOL Introduction to Real Estate Real Estate I Introduction to Real Estate Valuation, Part I The Practice of General Management Management International Business Directed Reading Organization and Administrative Theory Personal Selling and Sales Force Management International Marketing Live-Client Learning Marketing Business to Business Marketing Retail Management Marketing Channels New Product Management Advertising and Communication Digital Marketing Marketing Strategy Customer Relationship Management Marketing Research I Marketing Research II Services Marketing Social Marketing: Non-Profit Marketing and Social Responsibility Brand Management Advanced Brand Management Decision Making Supply Chain Management Modelling and Simulation for Management Materials and Inventory Management Data Analysis Systems Strategic Human Resource Management Human Resources Research Methods Qualitative Methods Career Management Issues in HR Identity and Inclusivity in Organizations: Advanced Topics Organizational Development International Human Resources Management Cross Cultural Management Organizational Communication Executive Coaching Negotiations for Human Resource Management Managing Effective Groups and Teams Advanced Portfolio Management Ethics for Investment Managers Derivative Securities Fixed Income Securities and Risk Management Retirement and Estate Planning Professional Financial Planning Insurance and Other Finance Topics Accounting Theory and Contemporary Issues Managing and Implementing Strategic Information Systems Internal Audit Planning the IS Audit Advanced Financial Accounting Financial Management Applied Corporate Finance Auditing and Other Assurance Services Information Systems Audits Auditing: Advanced Topics Taxation Of Personal Income in Canada Corporate Taxation in Canada Comprehensive and Multi-subject Accounting Problems Management Policy Part I Management Policy Part II Technology Management Principles of Consulting Statistics for Biologists 10 Schulich School of Business

11 Academic Requirements PROHIBITED COURSE LIST NEW COURSE NUMBER NEW COURSE TITLE NEW COURSE NUMBER NEW COURSE TITLE LE/CSE/EECS LE/CSE/EECS AP/ECON AP/ECON AP/ECON AP/ECON AP/ECON AP/ECON AP/ECON GL/ECON AP/ECON AP/ECON AP/ECON AP/ECON GL/ECON GL/ECON AP/ECON AP/ECON AP/ECON AP/ECON GL/ECON AP/ECON AP/ECON AP/ECON AP/ECON GL/ECON GL/ECON GL/ECON AP/ECON AP/ECON AP/ECON ES/ENVS ES/ENVS ES/ENVS AP/SC/GEOG AP/HIST HH/HLST HH/HLST HH/HLST HH/HLST HH/HLST HH/HLST HH/HLST HH/HLST AP/HRM AP/HRM AP/HRM AP/HRM AP/HRM AP/HRM AP/HRM AP/HRM AP/HRM AP/HRM AP/HRM AP/HRM AP/HRM AP/HRM Computer Use: Web and Database Systems Introduction to Database Systems Microeconomics for Life: Making Smart Choices Macroeconomics for Citizens: Government Hands-Off or Hands-On? Intermediate Microeconomic Theory I Intermediate Microeconomic Theory II Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory I Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory II Introductory to Statistics for Economists I Financial Accounting Operations Management Sampling Techniques and Survey Design International Trade Use of Economic Data Microeconomic Theory Macroeconomic Theory Managerial Economics and Strategy Global Business Economics Introductory to Statistics for Economists II International Monetary Economics Business Ethics International Trade Policy and Economic Integration Topics in International Trade Topics in International Monetary Economics Forecasting Techniques in Economics and Business International Economics Corporate Finance I Corporate Finance II Financial Economics Corporate Finance Topics in Corporate Finance Quantitative Methods in Environmental Studies Qualitative Methods in Environmental Studies Business and Sustainability: Issues and Strategies Introductory to Statistical Analysis in Geography Business and International Economy, Quantitative Research Methods in Health Studies Occupational Health and Safety Introduction to Healthcare Financial Management Health Services Accounting Health Services Finance Health Management Information Systems I Health Database Applications Health Services Financial Management Human Resource Management Occupational Health and Safety Training and Development Employment Law Industrial Relations Human Resource Planning Leadership and Management Skills Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace Recruitment, Selection and Performance Appraisal of Personnel Compensation Human Resource Management Internship Work Term Strategic Human Resource Management Human Resources Research Methods Career Management AP/HRM AP/HRM AP/HRM AP/HRM AP/HRM AP/HRM AP/HRM GL/ILST GL/ITEC AP/ITEC AP/ITEC AP/ITEC AP/ITEC HH/KINE HH/KINE SC/MATH SC/MATH SC/MATH * SC/MATH SC/MATH SC/MATH GL/MATH GL/MATH GL/MATH SC/MATH SC/MATH SC/MATH SC/MATH SC/MATH SC/MATH SC/MATH GL/MATH SC/MATH SC/MATH SC/MATH GL/MATH GL/MODR GL/MODR GL/MODR GL/MODR SC/NATS AP/PHIL AP/PHIL GL/PHIL AP/POLS GL/POLS GL/POLS AP/POLS AP/POLS AP/PPAS AP/PPAS HH/PSYC HH/PSYC HH/PSYC GL/PSYC HH/PSYC HH/PSYC GL/SOCI GL/SOCI AP/SOCI AP/SOCI AP/SOCI AP/SOSC AP/SOSC AP/SOSC GL/SOSC Organizational Development International Human Resources Management Cross Cultural Management Organizational Communication Executive Coaching Negotiations for Human Resource Management Managing Effective Groups and Teams International Finance Fundamentals of Mathematics Systems Analysis and Design I Using and Designing Database Systems System Analysis and Design II Business Process Management Systems Analysis of Data in Kinesiology I Analysis of Data in Kinesiology II Introduction to Statistics I Fundamentals of Mathematics Introduction to Calculus with Vectors Statistics for Business and Society Business Mathematics I The Nature of Mathematics II Introduction to Statistical Methods I Introduction to Statistical Methods II Fundamentals of Mathematics The Mathematical Theory of Interest An Introduction to the Basic Practice of Statistics Elementary Statistics I Introduction to Applied Statistics Elementary Statistics II Mathematics of Investment and Actuarial Science Business Mathematics II Mathematics of Investment and Actuarial Science Operations Research I Linear Optimization Regression Analysis Operations Research Introduction to Statistical Methods I Introduction to Statistical Methods II Fundamentals of Mathematics Mathematical Statistics Statistics and Reasoning in Modern Society Business Ethics Ethics of Administration Business Ethics Intro. To Business, Government and Society Introduction to Statistical Methods I Introduction to Statistical Methods II Problems in Canadian Business Law Statistics for Social Sciences Statistics for Social Sciences Public Sector Budget Process Statistical Methods I and II Statistical Methods I Statistical Methods II Introduction a la statistique Intermediate Statistics Organizational Psychology Introduction to Statistical Methods I Introduction to Statistical Methods II Statistics for Social Sciences Organizations, Work and Society Formal Organizations Introduction to Business and Society Corporate Social Responsibility Problems in Canadian Business Law Business Ethics * Open to those students who have not completed MCV 4U in High School NOTE: This list may change from one academic session to the other. If you have questions please contact the Undergraduate Programs Unit via at undergrad@schulich.yorku.ca. Schulich School of Business 11

12 Academic Requirements Internet Courses Courses offered through the Internet (any course that indicates ONLN as the lecture type on the online course timetable) may be taken by Schulich undergraduate students to fulfill their degree requirements. A total of credits of Internet courses (throughout the length of the program), may be completed to satisfy degree requirements. Year level requirements still apply. Course Credit Exclusions Course credit exclusion is a formal status accorded to pairs of courses that are recognized as having sufficient overlap in content to warrant specifically excluding students from obtaining credit in both. Course exclusions will be recognized by all Faculties and programs, and are listed, if applicable, following the individual course descriptions. When a student completes a pair of elective courses designated as course credit exclusions (CCE), the second CCE course and grade becomes the course and grade of record. The first CCE course and grade completed are designated NCR (No Credit Retained). This is not the case for core courses. BBA/iBBA students who want to upgrade a core course cannot do so with a course that is designated as a course credit exclusion (CCE). For example, if a BBA/iBBA student would like to upgrade the grade he/she received in SB/MGMT he/she cannot do this with SC/MATH (or equivalent). He/she can only upgrade his/her grade for SB/MGMT by repeating SB/MGMT Courses: Summer Students in Years 1-3 Students in the first three years of the BBA and ibba programs may complete a maximum of 6.00 credits of non-business electives, language study or globally focused study during the Summer session at York University. Schulich (SB) core and elective courses are not offered during the Summer session. Students in the BBA and ibba programs may take courses at another university, as non-business electives, if the courses are pre-approved prior to the term in question. Students may take a maximum of 6.00 York equivalent credits each summer either through another York faculty or through another institution via a Letter of Permission. Students must complete an Undergraduate Request for a Letter of Permission (LOP) form, and attach it to a course description from the host University along with a concise statement outlining why he/she is requesting to take a course at another institution. The letter should also include how many credits and toward what year level the student would like it to apply. The Undergraduate Request for a Letter of Permission LOP form may be obtained from the Undergraduate Programs Unit or through the Schulich website at: schulich.yorku.ca/forms. Once completed, requests can be forwarded to the Undergraduate Programs Unit for review. Please allow 7-10 business days for processing. BBA & ibba students who wish to take language courses at another institution on a Letter of Permission (LOP) can submit their requests to the Undergraduate Programs Unit along with written confirmation from York s Department of Languages or the Department of French Studies verifying that the language course taken at the other institution is indeed equivalent to a York language course. Students must submit their request for a Letter of Permission as early as possible so that there is sufficient time for review. Academic rules and regulations regarding courses apply. Students who do not have approval for courses to be taken on a Letter of Permission prior to enrolling in them will not be granted credit in either the BBA or ibba program. Credit(s) for the course(s) taken on a Letter of Permission will be added to the student record once an official transcript has been received from the host institution. It is the student s responsibility to arrange to have the official transcript forwarded to the attention of the Undergraduate Programs Unit, Division of Student Services and International Relations, Schulich School of Business no later than September 15. Taking Courses After Graduation Occasionally Year 4 students in the BBA or ibba program complete all of their credits by the end of Winter Term in their fourth year of study. Those wishing to take additional courses in the Summer term (i.e. not for credit toward their BBA or ibba degree) must complete a Non-Degree Status form and return it to the Schulich Student & Enrolment Services office (W262P). Forms can be located at schulich.yorku.ca/forms. Non-degree status students are not permitted to take Schulich courses after graduation. Areas of Specialization Students entering Year 3 of the BBA or ibba program can choose to specialize in either one or two areas offered at the Schulich School of Business: Accounting, Economics, Entrepreneurial and Family Business Studies, Finance, International Business, Operations Management and Information Systems, Marketing, Organization Studies, Responsible Business and Strategic Management. A student s interest in an area does not entitle them priority for registration or Wait List purposes for Schulich electives. Students do not need to specialize if they prefer a more general approach to management. For a list of the academic requirements for the various specializations, please refer to the Areas of Specialization section of this Handbook. Note: Neither the transcript nor the diploma will note an area of specialization. Students may request a letter from Student & Enrolment Services (W262P) (at the point of graduation) to substantiate any claims made on resumés for employment purposes. 12 Schulich School of Business

13 Academic Requirements Schulich Guided Study 4900-Series Elective Courses Enrolment in Schulich Guided Study 4900-Series Elective Courses Under guidance of a full-time Schulich faculty member, individual students in Year 3 or 4 may undertake a special program tailored to the mutual interests of the student and the faculty member. If a student is interested in working with a part-time Schulich faculty member, the Guided Study form must be co-signed by a Tenure stream or CLA Faculty member. Please refer to the course outline on page 57 for specific information establishing this type of course. A student can take a maximum of 6.00 credits of Guided Study courses for BBA or ibba degree credit. Guided Study courses are coded as SB/XXXX The XXXX portion of the course code uses the functional area or program a faculty member is associated with, such as FINE or IBUS or ECON These courses are not available to exchange students visiting Schulich. To enrol in the Schulich Guided Study 4900-series elective courses, students must: Download the Guided Study form from the Schulich website: > Programs > Bachelor s Degree > BBA or ibba > Forms > Guided Study form Submit the completed form to Schulich Student Services, by the end of the first week of classes in which the course is taken. Include the approved course topic, title and signature from the faculty member supervising the course. Enrol in the course upon receipt of approval from Schulich Student Services. The student will be advised by to enrol in the course. Note: Faculty members are not obligated to agree to assist a student with a Guided Study course. ibba Language Study Requirements All ibba students are required to study a language. Students in the ibba program are required to complete a minimum of credits of language study, achieving advanced level competency in one language prior to graduation: 6.00 credits at the Beginner Level 6.00 credits at the Intermediate Level 6.00 credits at the Advanced Level Each student will choose a language for study as an integral part of the program. The languages available at the advanced level are those currently supported at York University: Arabic, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Portuguese, and Spanish. Students may opt to take other languages outside of York University to satisfy their ibba Language requirement, with prior approval from the Department of Languages. Prior knowledge of the language is not necessary, but beneficial. In order for a student to move towards Advanced Level, a student must achieve a C grade or higher in each stage of competency. Please note that Advanced Level for each language does not necessarily translate into a 3000-level course. For example, if a student successfully completes AP/FR (Beginner), AP/FR (Intermediate), and AP/FR or AP/FR (Advanced), in Years 1, 2, 3, respectively, then he or she has satisfied the ibba language requirement. When a student has completed advanced level competency, before credits, he or she may choose either to continue into the Year 4 level, if available in that language, or to fulfill the remaining portion of the credits language requirement by taking courses in another language supported by York University. Language requirements may be completed while on exchange. ibba students are encouraged to continue their language study during the exchange program at the appropriate level. ibba students can also satisfy language requirements at another accredited University on a Letter of Permission (LOP) along with written confirmation from York s Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies Department of Languages, Literatures and Linguistics or the Department of French Studies and approval by the Undergraduate Program Sub-Committee. For procedures and details, please see the Courses: Summer section of this Handbook. Exchange ibba students are required to spend at least one term abroad at one of Schulich s partner schools to meet their degree requirements. BBA students are also eligible to apply for an international exchange in Year 3 or 4. Direct Entry BBA and ibba students are eligible to go on exchange after the successful completion of all Year 1 and Year 2 core courses. In addition, ibba students are required to successfully complete a minimum of credits of Language Study, including Intermediate Level Competency, with a minimum grade of C to be eligible to go on Exchange. If a student does not successfully complete Year 1 and Year 2 core courses, and if an ibba student does not successfully complete credits of Language Study (including Intermediate Level Competency, with a minimum grade of C), he/she will not be permitted to leave on exchange in Year 3. For Delayed-Entry students, an international exchange is permitted in Year 4, after the completion of 2000 level core courses. Core courses cannot be completed on exchange. For information on the exchange term abroad, please refer to the BBA/iBBA Exchange section of this Handbook or: Internship Abroad SB/INTL or SB/IBUS BBA and ibba students who are able, on their own initiative, to find a summer internship abroad may be granted a maximum of 3.00 credits towards their degree. The summer internship is conducted with an organization outside of Canada and must be a minimum of 8 weeks. International students are permitted to do the internship in Canada. The internship should be completed between year 2 and 3 or between year 3 and 4. Multiple internships (e.g., in successive summers) will not be awarded multiple credit. The course SB/INTL (ibba) and SB/IBUS (BBA) will count as a Schulich business elective. Approval for the internship must be obtained from the BBA/iBBA Program Director, Detlev Zwick (dzwick@schulich.yorku.ca) or the Associate Director, Undergraduate Programs (fzandi@schulich.yorku.ca) prior to the beginning of the term for which the internship is being registered. For students currently on Exchange, this approval can be facilitated, via , with a representative from Schulich s International Relations Office (intlrelations@schulich.yorku.ca). Approval for the internship must be obtained prior to the beginning of the internship. 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14 Academic Requirements Steps to Enrol into SB/INTL or SB/IBUS Submitting an internship offer from a suitable organization for a minimum duration of 8 weeks (full-time) to be completed outside Canada (International students are permitted do their internship in Canada), internship proposal form and a two-page written proposal to the BBA/iBBA Program Director for review. The proposal should provide a brief background about the internship opportunity, including the purpose of the internship, the assigned tasks, the organization s name and its industry, the place where the internship will take place, the division of the company and the name of the assigned supervisor. 2. Scheduling and completing a pre-departure and submitting a waiver and emergency contact form prior to departure. Contact Schulich s International Relations Office (intlrelations@schulich.yorku.ca) for more information. Students must complete the proposal requirements and submit the complete form to the Associate Director, International Student Services & Programs. Enrolment must be completed and tuition paid prior to the beginning of the term for which the internship is being registered. 3. Submitting a final report for grading upon completion of the internship to the BBA/iBBA Program Director. This report is to be prepared in accordance with the template (available on the Schulich website), and to be accompanied by a letter of evaluation from the employer. Failure to comply will result in an F grade. ibba Globally-Focused Study In order to graduate from the program, ibba students must complete at least credits of globally-focused study. Year level requirements do not apply. A globally-focused course is one that provides students with general knowledge of the world at large or of a different country, region, or society, with special reference to economic, political, cultural, historical and linguistic dimensions. A globally-focused course need not have a business focus. The overall objective of a globally-focused course is to introduce students to different regions interests, criteria, and requirements for effective economic, political, cultural and social development. The coverage may vary from course to course depending on the discipline as well as the breadth. Courses in economics, history, geography, or political science will qualify, as will more broadly based interdisciplinary courses in international relations. Language instruction courses will not be counted as globallyfocused study. However, other courses in the Department of French Studies and in the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics that emphasize cultural aspects are acceptable. Many courses may be found in the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies. Globally-focused courses may also be taken on Exchange or on a Letter of Permission, with prior approval. Please see the sample list of approved globally-focused courses below. This list is not exhaustive. If an ibba student finds a course that meets the globally-focused criteria and is not on the sample list, the course name, number and description should be forwarded to the Undergraduate Programs Unit for review via at undergrad@schulich.yorku.ca. If acceptable, it will be added to the sample list and the student may complete the course. Please Note: Inclusion in this sample list does not guarantee that every course will necessarily be available in future years. Please check the course offerings listed online for course availability RELEVANT GLOBALLY-FOCUSED COURSES (SAMPLE LIST) NEW COURSE NUMBER NEW COURSE TITLE NEW COURSE NUMBER NEW COURSE TITLE AP/ANTH AP/ANTH AP/ANTH AP/ANTH AP/ANTH /3.00 AP/ARB FA/ARTH GL/CAT AP/CH AP/CH AP/CH AP/CH AP/CH AP/CLTR AP/CLTR AP/CLTR AP/CRIM AP/CRIM AP/DLLL AP/ECON AP/EDUC Introduction to Social Anthropology Making Sense of a Changing World: Anthropology Today. Anthropology through the Visual From Empire to Globalization: Anthropological Perspectives Nutritional Anthropology Introduction to Arab Culture The Art of Asia Catalan Language and Culture Intermediate Chinese Language and Culture in China: Shanghai as an International and Chinese Centre Advanced Modern Chinese and Culture Women Writers in Modern and Contemporary China Contemporary Chinese Culture Through Literary Texts and Film Contemporary Chinese Culture Through Literary Texts and Film (In translation) Questioning Culture Music in Human Experience Introduction to Visual Culture Youth Crime Crime, Science and Technology World Literatures in Perspective Women in the North American Economy Teaching Internationally and Interculturally AP/EN AP/EN AP/EN AP/EN ES/ENVS ES/ENVS 3227/3800N 3.00 FA/FACS 3900B 3.00 FA/FILM AP/FR AP/FR AP/FR AP/FR AP/GEOG AP/GEOG AP/GEOG 2020/ AP/GEOG AP/GEOG AP/GEOG AP/GEOG Introduction to Postcolonial Literatures in English: African, Caribbean, South Asian and the South Pacific Travel Writing in English Caribbean Literature Petersburg in Russian Literature and Culture (In translation) Taking Action: Engaging People and the Environment Urban Planning and Practice in the Global South Arts of the Philippines and its Diaspora Contemporary World Cinema Culture, Marketing, Operations in French Culture, Management, Strategy in French Masterpieces of French Theatre I 19th-Century French Literature: Towards Modernity The World Today: An Introduction to World Geography Human Geography Geographical Transformation of the Caribbean Islands The End of the Earth as We Know It: Global Environmental Change Historical Geography Empire, State and Power. An Introduction to Political Geography Introduction to Cultural Geography 14 Schulich School of Business

15 Academic Requirements RELEVANT GLOBALLY-FOCUSED COURSES (SAMPLE LIST) NEW COURSE NUMBER NEW COURSE TITLE NEW COURSE NUMBER NEW COURSE TITLE AP/GEOG Geography of Identities Introduction to Social Geography AP/GEOG Post-Colonial Geographies AP/GEOG Land and People: Historical Geographies of Modern Ireland AP/GEOG The Global Economy AP/GEOG Nations and Nationalisms AP/GEOG Society, Space and Environment in South Asia AP/GEOG The Impoverishment of a Continent AP/GEOG Comparative Politics of Environment and Development AP/GEOG Asia-Pacific Development: Geographical Perspectives AP/GER Modern and Contemporary German Writers AP/GER Berlin in German Literature and Culture AP/GER Vienna in the Early 20th Century: Literature, Art, Culture and Politics (In translation) AP/GER Women in German Literature and Culture AP/GER Recent German Film and Culture (In translation) AP/GER Germany and the Global Imaginary AP/GER Berlin in German Literature and Culture AP/GKM Modern Greek Literature and Culture after Independence AP/HIST War, Revolution and Society in the 20th Century AP/HIST Imperialism and Nationalism in Modern Asia AP/HIST Life, Love and Labour: An Introduction to Social and Cultural History AP/HIST Streetlife: The Culture and History of European Cities AP/HIST Ancient Greece and Rome AP/HIST Modern Europe AP/HIST Russian Culture: Continuity and Conflict (In translation) AP/HIST British History GL/HIST Ancient History AP/HIST History of East Asia AP/HIST Latin American History from the Conquest to the Cold War AP/HIST Introduction to Caribbean History AP/HIST African History, From 1800 to the Present AP/HIST Islamic Civilization, AP/HIST Classical Athens: State and Society AP/HIST Sport and Society in Ancient Greece AP/HIST Spectacle and Society in Ancient Rome AP/HIST Society in Preindustrial Europe AP/HIST Europe in the Middle Ages: AP/HIST Issues and Themes in Medieval Culture AP/HIST Renaissance and Reformation: Brand New or New Again GL/HIST Fifteenth Century Europe AP/HIST Europeans and the Natural World to 1800 AP/HIST History of the Soviet Union AP/HIST Modern Ukrainian History AP/HIST Modern Germany: 1871 to the Present AP/HIST European Fascism: AP/HIST The Spanish Civil War AP/HIST From the Defeat of Fascism to the Fall of Communism: Europe since 1945 GL/HIST England from Restoration to the Industrial Revolution AP/HIST The British Empire from 1600 to the Present AP/HIST British Society and Politics in the 20th Century AP/HIST Constitutional Law and Equal Rights in U.S. History AP/HIST Atlantic Encounters: Brazil and Western Africa before 1888 AP/HIST Restructuring in Caribbean Society AP/HIST Contemporary Mexican History AP/HIST Conflict, Resistance and Revolution in Latin American History AP/HIST Modern Japan AP/HIST Modern Japan: Meiji Restoration to Postwar Era (1868 Present) AP/HIST The History of Vietnam from Prehistory to the French Colonial Era AP/HIST Korea Since World War II AP/HIST Sages and Statecraft in East Asia AP/HIST Modern China AP/HIST History of Hong Kong AP/HIST The Islamic Gunpowder Empires AP/HIST The Middle East Since 1800 AP/HIST Selected Problems in Modern Russia AP/HND South Asian Literature and Culture AP/HND South Asian Literary Activism: Women Writers and Filmmakers in South Asia and the Diaspora AP/HREQ The Global South, Human Rights and Development AP/HREQ Human Rights, Islamic Thought and Politics AP/HUMA Myth and Imagination in Ancient Greece and Rome AP/HUMA Culture and Society in East Asia AP/HUMA Introduction to Korean Culture AP/HUMA One World: Historical and Cultural Perspectives of Globalization AP/HUMA India: Life, Culture and the Arts AP/HUMA The Nature of Religion: An Introduction AP/HUMA Questioning Culture AP/HUMA Renaissance and Baroque Art and Architecture AP/HUMA Modern Art: 1750 to the Present AP/HUMA Germany through the Ages: Culture and Society AP/HUMA Defining Europe: Introduction to European Studies AP/HUMA Introduction to Korean Culture GL/HUMA Ancient History GL/HUMA Catalan Language and Culture AP/HUMA Persian Literature and Culture AP/HUMA Introduction to Arab Culture AP/HUMA Russian Culture: Continuity and Conflict (in translation) AP/HUMA Aspects of Italian Culture AP/HUMA Iranian Cinema: Aesthetics and Culture AP/HUMA Myth in Ancient Greece: Texts and Theories AP/HUMA The Calypso and Caribbean Oral Literature AP/HUMA How the Irish Saved Western Civilization AP/HUMA Issues and Themes in Medieval Culture AP/HUMA Renaissance and Reformation: Brand New or New Again AP/HUMA Chinese Culture in Hong Kong, Taiwan and Singapore: Their Literary Texts and Film AP/HUMA Berlin in German Literature and Culture AP/HUMA Vienna in the Early 20th Century: Literature, Art, Culture and Politics (In translation) AP/HUMA Women in German Literature and Culture AP/HUMA Modern Italian Culture (in Translation) Schulich School of Business 15

16 Academic Requirements RELEVANT GLOBALLY-FOCUSED COURSES (SAMPLE LIST) NEW COURSE NUMBER NEW COURSE TITLE NEW COURSE NUMBER NEW COURSE TITLE AP/HUMA AP/HUMA AP/HUMA AP/HUMA AP/HUMA AP/HUMA AP/HUMA AP/HUMA AP/HUMA AP/HUMA GL/ILST GL/ ILST AP/IT AP/IT AP/IT AP/IT AP/IT 3760/ AP/IT 3770/ AP/IT AP/JP GL/LIN AP/KOR AP/KOR AP/KOR AP/MIST AP/MIST AP/PHIL AP/PHIL AP/PERS GL/POLS AP/POLS AP/POLS AP/POLS AP/POLS AP/POLS AP/POLS AP/POLS AP/POLS AP/POLS AP/POLS AP/POLS AP/POLS AP/POLS AP/POLS AP/POLS AP/POLS The Oral Tradition in Caribbean Culture African Oral Tradition Thinking Religion in South Asia: Teachings and Orientalism Religion, Culture and Identity in the Balkans Torah and Tradition: Jewish Religious Expression from Antiquity to the Present Aspects of Ukrainian Culture I Recent German Film and Culture (In translation) Germany and the Global Imaginary Ukrainian Culture within the European Context Feminine in Chinese Culture Culture, Globalization and International Civil Society Introduction to International Relations Intermediate Italian Language and Culture in Italy Aspects of Italian Culture Italian Cinema, Literature and Society Modern Italian Culture (In translation) Italian Medieval and Renaissance Civilization Modern and Contemporary Italian Culture Modern Italian Culture (In translation) Contemporary Japanese Culture and Society Catalan Language and Culture Contemporary Korea: Identity, Society, and Culture Understanding Korea Through Korean Films Language and Society in Korea War and Peace in the Middle East The Calypso and Caribbean Oral Literature Asian Philosophical Traditions Introduction to Islamic Philosophy Persian Literature and Culture Introduction to International Relations Introduction to International Politics States & Societies in the Glob. Context Human Rights, Islamic Thought and Politics The Political Culture of Race and Racism Global Conflict and Security I Comparative Foreign Policy Analysis Global Issues in Foreign Policy Multilateralism I: The United Nations, Regional Organizations and International Law War and Peace in the Middle East Political Economy of Industrial Democracies Post-Communist Transformations: Can East Become West? The Rise and Fall of Communism in Russia and Eastern Europe China: The Path to Modernization and Democracy China: 21st Century Superpower Governing the New Europe Political Economy of Latin America and the Caribbean AP/POLS AP/POLS AP/POLS AP/POLS AP/POLS AP/POLS AP/POLS AP/POLS AP/POR AP/REI AP/RU AP/RU AP/SOSC AP/SOSC AP/SOSC AP/SOSC AP/SOSC AP/SOSC AP/SOSC AP/SOSC AP/SOSC AP/SOSC AP/SOSC AP/SOSC AP/SOSC AP/SOSC AP/SOSC AP/SOSC AP/SOSC AP/SOSC GL/SP AP/SP AP/SP SC/STS FA/THEA FA/VISA FA/VISA FA/VISA FA/VISA FA/VISA FA/VISA 3620B 3.00 FA/VISA 3680C 3.00 Dictatorship and Democratization in South America The Global South: Politics, Policy & Development Africa: The Politics of Transition and Resistance Encounters of Islam and Modernity The New German Politics and European Integration Russia in World Affairs Topics in International Political Economy The Politics of Southern Africa From Camões to Pessoa Muslim Disaporas and the West Petersburg in Russian Literature and Culture (In translation) Petersburg in Russian Literature and Culture (in translation) Introduction to International Development Studies Markets and Democracy The Culture of Cities The Global South, Human Rights and Development Health Systems in the Global Society Peoples and Cultures of Southeast Asia Introduction to South Asian Studies The Culture of Cities Introduction to Caribbean History Health and Development in the Third World Health: International and Comparative Perspectives Political Economy of Latin America and the Caribbean Culture, Democracy and Development in Africa The Global Information Society Youth Crime Crime and Science and Technology Asian Cities in Context India: Culture and Society Catalan Language and Culture Varieties of Spanish Worldwide Spanish Sociolinguistics The Global Information Society Introduction to Theatre and Performance The Art of Asia Renaissance and Baroque Art and Architecture Modern Art: 1750 to the Present Visual Culture in Modern Asia Roles and Representations of Women in Renaissance and Baroque Art Romantic Art Abstract Expressionist and European Contemporaries For all additional queries, please contact undergrad@schulich.yorku.ca 16 Schulich School of Business

17 Academic Requirements GRADING AND PROMOTION Grading Scale Schulich School of Business undergraduate programs use the University s nine-point letter-grading system; the top grade is A+ and the minimum passing grade is D. Each letter grade for a course is assigned an Index Value, and the Index Values are weighted by the credits value to derive a weighted average. This weighted average is calculated on a cumulative basis, and is called the grade point average (GPA). The Schulich School of Business does not use the percentage guidelines indicated in the York Undergraduate Programs Calendar. When instructors award marks on a percentage basis, the instructor converts the percentages to letter grades. There is no prescribed conversion formula from percentages to letter grades. For example, a cumulative percentage mark of 50% in a course does not necessarily mean that a student will pass a course. Students should clarify any uncertainties about grading with the course instructor. Undergraduate Grading Scale Letter Grade Index Value Interpretation A+ 9 Exceptional A 8 Excellent B+ 7 Very Good B 6 Good C+ 5 Competent C 4 Fairly Competent D+ 3 Passing D 2 Barely Passing E* 1 Marginally Failing F 0 Failing P 0 Pass (Exchange courses) I Incomplete * The letter grade E is not used within the Schulich School of Business, although other York Faculties use it. A failing grade of E obtained in a non-schulich course will be recorded as such and calculated into the GPA using an index value of 1. An Incomplete (I) has no index value. Grading Guidelines for Individual Courses 1. Normally courses entail 36 contact hours for 3.00 credit courses and 18 contact hours for 1.50 credit courses, not including the final examinations. 2. Normally, student presentations should not take up more than a total of 6 hours of a 3.00 credit courses or 3 hours for a 1.50 credit course. The expected length of student presentations should be defined. 3. Normally, course outlines should present a clear outline of the topics to be covered, readings to be assigned, and problems/ cases to be discussed in every class. 4. (a) The grading scheme (i.e. kinds and weights of assignments, essays, exams, etc.) should be announced, and be available in writing, within the first two weeks of class. (b) With the exception of courses explicitly required for certification by a professional body, or other exceptions agreed to by Senate, students pass or fail a course on the basis of their final course average, without the additional requirement of having to obtain a passing grade on a final examination. This policy does not exclude the possibility of a final examination representing more than 50% of the final grade in a particular course or the requirement that a student pass a specific course lab component. (c) Normally, there should be more than one component contributing to the course grade. (d) The way in which the final course grade will be computed should be clear to students: the percentage contribution to the final grade of every graded element; multiple elements should not be combined into a single percentage component the mapping of individual grades into a numeric form for combination into the final grade the mapping of final numeric grades into a final letter grade if grades are to be standardized or curved in some way, this should be stated in the outline the student should be able, after each graded assignment is returned, to understand what the grade on that is worth in terms of a standardized letter grade. Alternately, the course outline should specify what class standing levels will receive what grade students should be able, after each graded assignment is returned to know their relative class standing Every component of the final grade should be reported separately to students (this includes class participation grades). 5. Normally, class participation should not account for more than 20% of the final grade. Instructors should ensure that students know the basis for the assessment of class participation and should keep appropriate documentation as the course progresses. Instructors must retain documentation for twelve months. Participation should be based on more than attendance. 6. Normally, students must receive graded feedback worth at least 15% of the final grade for a 3.00 credit course prior to the withdrawal date from a course without academic penalty, with the following exceptions: 1.50 credit courses, courses on a compressed schedule, practicum courses and courses where the course work typically consist of a single piece of work. 7. Normally, the average course grade awarded within a section of an undergraduate course should be between 5.50 and Grade distributions that do not meet the guidelines must be reviewed by the Area Coordinator or appropriate Program/ Specialization Director. The Course Director and the approver should be prepared to explain the basis for the grade distributions that do not meet the guidelines. Awarding of Grades 1. Grades are awarded for each course in which a student is enrolled at York University. A course can be credited only once towards satisfaction of degree or certificate academic credit requirements. This also holds true when a student completes a pair of courses designated as course credit exclusions (CCE). 2. A student who, for reasonable circumstances, with approval from the course instructor, does not complete the requirements of a course in time for a letter grade to be awarded will receive a grade of I (Incomplete). This grade is temporary and requirements must be completed by the end of the following academic term. Failure to complete requirements within the specified time will result in a grade change from I to F. Until one of the letter grades is awarded, the I, which has no Index Value, will not be used in computing the GPA. 3. Approved courses completed on Letters of Permission (LOP) outside York University are not used in computing GPAs. However, credit(s) toward the degree are incorporated. 4. Schulich students will be awarded a grade of pass or fail for courses completed on academic exchange. When the Pass/Fail option is used for grading a course, a pass does not affect the calculation of the GPA, but a fail will count as 0 (zero) in the calculation of the GPA. Schulich students cannot request a Pass/Fail option for courses taken at York University. 5. Grades are made available online approximately two weeks after the end of the exam period. The University does not release grades verbally or in person to students. Schulich School of Business 17

18 Academic Requirements Repeating Courses 1. Students who fail a core course must repeat it to satisfy program requirements before taking courses that have that course as a prerequisite. Students who fail an elective course may repeat the course, or may select another elective to satisfy program requirements. 2. Students are allowed to repeat a passed or a failed course once for academic degree or certificate credit. When a student is allowed to repeat a course for academic degree or certificate credit, the second grade will be the grade of record and the only grade calculated in the student s GPA. A course can be credited only once towards satisfaction of degree or certificate academic credit requirements. The record of both the first and second time the course was taken will appear on the student s transcript, with the first course designated as No Credit Retained (NCR). The restrictions regarding repeating a passed or failed course also apply to cross-listed courses and course credit exclusions. An exception arises when the F grade was the penalty for a breach of academic honesty: the first grade, where the penalty occurred, will be calculated in the GPA and the second grade will be designated as NCR. GPA Calculations Students receive a letter grade as a final mark for a course. For GPA calculation purposes, letter grades are translated to their corresponding Index Value on the above nine-point scale. The average of the Index Values, weighed by the number of credits of the corresponding courses, constitutes the GPA. A student transcript or grade report will contain all courses taken and their final marks. The grade report will also list the cumulative GPA (including all courses to date) and a sessional GPA (including only the courses for the session most recently completed). The GPA will be calculated based on the required courses as laid out in each program s requirements along with the elective courses with the highest grade where surplus elective course(s) exist. Additional elective courses will appear on the transcript but will not be included in the GPA. Courses with NCR designation will not be calculated into the GPA. Promotion Standards Students must satisfy the following requirements to be promoted to the next year level in their program. Students who do not meet the requirements outlined below will be withdrawn from the program. 1. The minimum overall GPA is The GPA is calculated after the Fall/Winter and again after the Summer session of each year and includes all courses listed on the transcript, excluding courses with an NCR designation. 2. Successful completion of core courses at each year level as stated in the Curriculum Overview Charts located in the back of this publication. All core courses must be completed at the Schulich School of Business. 3. Students who fail a core course will be withdrawn from the program at the end of the academic session. Students will have the right to appeal for reinstatement to the Student Affairs Committee. If reinstated to the program, the student must repeat the course and follow a revised study plan. Students cannot complete a follow-up course until the prerequisite course has been successfully completed. Students will be de-enrolled from the follow-up course which could result in a financial penalty. This may impact the student s Exchange/Study Abroad term. 4. Students must successfully complete a minimum of credits at the end of Year 1 (including Fall/Winter, Summer), credits at the end of Year 2, credits at the end of Year 3 and credits at the end of Year 4. Students must complete a minimum of credits per Fall/Winter session with a minimum of credits per each Fall and Winter term. Students may take a maximum of 6.00 credits in Summer. 5. Students cannot fail more than 6.00 credits over a four year period. Dean s Honour List A BBA/iBBA student will be placed on the Dean s Honour List at the end of each Fall/Winter session if they have: not failed any credits during the past Fall/Winter session, completed at least credits during the past Fall/Winter session, and achieved a sessional GPA of 7.50 or better during the past Fall/Winter session. The designation will appear on the student s transcript. GRADUATION Graduation Requirements 1. The successful completion of credits of university-level study, with a minimum cumulative GPA of The completion of specific courses within the required credits listed in the Curriculum Overview Charts section of this Handbook, located at the back of this publication. 3. Students with a cumulative GPA of 7.50 or above will be awarded their degree with distinction (this will appear on both the transcript and the degree parchment). 4. Fourth year BBA and ibba students who have completed the required credits to graduate from the program by the end of the Winter term of their 4th year of study will be required to convocate in the Spring. Courses taken in the summer following Year 4 will not be counted towards the degree requirements or used to calculate the overall GPA. Notification of Intent to Graduate Students who intend to graduate at the end of the current academic year must apply to graduate online ( or obtain, complete and submit an Application to Graduate form (available in the Undergraduate Programs Unit, room W263K). All grades for completed course work must be received by Student & Enrolment Services at least four weeks prior to the date of convocation. 18 Schulich School of Business

19 Academic Policies and Regulations: Schulich School University Rules, Regulations and Policies The University maintains York University and Senate policies pertaining to academic and administrative matters, as well as student conduct, on the Web. See policies. Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities is available at Assignments a. Faxed assignments are not accepted, due to the potential volume of submissions. b. Electronic mail ( ) or attachments is not an acceptable means of submission, unless specifically requested by the instructor because of the nature of the assignment. The volume of printing required on the receiving end is the basis for this prohibition. c. If an assignment is due at a time when it is not possible for a student to be on campus, the student should: at the earliest possible time, notify the instructor of this fact, and where possible, make alternate arrangements that are mutually agreeable for submission, and as a default option, use conventional mail, making sure that the envelope containing the assignment is datestamped, with notification to the instructor that this action has been taken Papers/Essays Satisfying More Than One Course Assignment The policy for the submission of one paper to satisfy the course requirements of more than one course is as follows: a. Prior to preparation of the paper, students must receive written approval from all the course instructors concerned. b. Course Instructors involved must satisfy themselves that the quality and content of the completed paper meets the requirements of the individual courses. c. Papers with greater scope should be written under arrangements already in place for the Schulich Guided Study 4900-Series Elective Courses. Unavoidable Absences If a BBA/iBBA student is unable to attend classes for medical or personal reasons, it is important to notify the professor as soon as possible so that alternate arrangements can be made to complete course materials. Students must also contact the Associate Director of Undergraduate Programs Services at (416) See Enrolment and Registration Section for more information. Attendance Attendance is expected at all Schulich undergraduate classes. Students who do not attend classes may be removed from a course at the request of the instructor. In particular, students who do not attend class during the first two weeks of a semester (and who have not made alternative arrangements with the instructor in advance) may be administratively de-enrolled in order to make space in the course for other students. If students stop attending a course during the term, they must officially drop the course online. Non-attendance is not equivalent to official withdrawal from a course. If a student does not formally withdraw from a course, failure to attend will result in a grade of F. Conduct Student/Instructor Students and instructors are expected to maintain a professional relationship characterized by courtesy and mutual respect, and to refrain from actions disruptive to such a relationship. It is the responsibility of the instructor to maintain an appropriate academic atmosphere in the classroom, and the responsibility of the student to cooperate in that endeavour. Further, the instructor is the best person to decide, in the first instance, whether such an atmosphere is present in the class. A statement of the policy and procedures regarding disruptive and/or harassing behaviour by students is available from the Office of Student Conduct and Dispute Resolution, Office of the Assistant Vice-President, the Schulich Dean s Office, and from Schulich s Division of Student Services and International Relations. Non-Academic Complaints Members of the University who wish to register complaints or comments about the non-academic conduct of persons at the University may obtain advice and guidance from the: Office of Student Conflict Resolution, (416) or The Office of Student Conflict Resolution is responsible for administering the University s non-academic code of behavioral conduct for students and student governments. The office provides direction, leadership and guidance to the University community in matters of policy interpretation regarding student non-academic conduct. The office includes complaint intake, investigation and the management of the dispute resolution processes involving students. Informal dispute resolution techniques and formal hearing processes are used to resolve disputes. The Local Adjudicator for the Schulich School of Business is the Associate Dean, Academic. The Director of Student and Enrolment Services in the Division of Student Services and International Relations is the Complaint Officer for the Schulich School of Business. The Office of Student Conduct and Dispute Resolution is responsible for administering the University s non-academic code of behavioural conduct for students and student governments. The Office provides direction, leadership and guidance to the University community in matters of policy interpretation regarding student non-academic conduct (see page 65 for more information). Course/Instructor Evaluations At the end of each term, students are asked to complete confidential/ anonymous evaluations of each of their instructors. These questionnaires rate instructors based on a variety of criteria. The tabulated results are available in the Peter F. Bronfman Business Library. Schulich School of Business 19

20 Academic Policies and Regulations: Schulich School Schulich Centre for Teaching Excellence The overarching goal of the Schulich Centre for Teaching Excellence is to help create an academic community within Schulich that is committed to teaching and learning excellence. The Schulich Centre for Teaching Excellence (SCTE) provides an interface between faculty and students to maximize the learning experience in the classroom. For faculty, the SCTE offers teaching orientations and workshops, individual teaching and coaching, a website for clickable access to teaching techniques, resources and best practices, teaching development grants, and a library of teaching resources. Jointly with the Undergraduate Business Council and Graduate Business Council and students, the SCTE also sponsors a variety of initiatives each year including the Just-In-Time (JIT) Teaching Feedback Process, and the Seymour Schulich Awards for Teaching Excellence, as well as a range of other task forces in any particular year, to ensure continuous teaching innovation and excellence. For more information on the Centre for Teaching Excellence the SCTE administrative assistant, Teresa Back at tback@schulich.yorku.ca or drop in to see Teresa in Room N308, SSB. Personal Documents All documents, whether originals, reproductions or translations submitted in support of applications or any petitions to any office of the University, become the property of the University. Documents such as birth and marriage certificates, citizenship papers and certain types of educational certificates will be returned to the applicants or students. Copies of transcripts in a student s file will not be issued to the student. Transcripts of Academic Records Transcripts may be ordered from the Registrar s Office, provided the student is in good financial standing with the University (see Outstanding University Debts ). Students should visit the Registrar s Office website at for ordering options and required information. Undergraduate Examination Policy General Information a) Exam schedules appear online on the York website. b) Repeated or additional assignments and examinations are not given in the Schulich School of Business to provide the student with a chance of improving the course grade. c) Examination booklets/answer sheets become the property of the University and are retained for the full Fall or Winter term immediately following the term in question. d) No examinations or tests (in-class or take-home) collectively worth more than 20% of the course grade are permitted during the final 14 calendar days of classes in any Schulich course. Excepted are courses that run on weekends, courses in compressed terms, and courses with 6.00 or more contact hours per week. An assignment is not considered a take-home examination if students have at least two weeks to complete it. If cheating is identified, the matter will be documented (written up) by the invigilator or instructor and forwarded immediately to the Associate Dean, Academic for action. Possible penalties are indicated in this Handbook in the section on Academic Honesty. Conduct in Examinations The Schulich School of Business takes measures to ensure an appropriate examination environment and to preclude improper behaviour during exams. General guidelines for conduct at exams include the following: a) Students shall be required to present their YU-card and to sign the attendance roster for the examination. b) Students must place all personal belongings aside during exams. c) The chief invigilator shall oversee provision of any special accommodation in the scheduled examination sitting that has been approved for a student in accordance with the relevant policies and procedures. d) The chief invigilator shall make any necessary announcements during or at the end of the examination and announce any materials or aids that students are allowed to have on their desk or have access to during that examination sitting. e) The official start and end time of the examination shall be determined and announced by the chief invigilator. f) Students shall follow the instructions provided by the chief invigilator and/or Associate Dean s Office, Registrar s Office and Security Services (in case of emergency interruptions). g) Students may not speak or communicate by any means, manner or device on the subject of an examination with anyone other than an invigilator for the duration of the examination, including during any temporary disruption of the examination. h) Students should plan not to leave the room during the exam unless absolutely necessary. They may leave an exam room only if granted permission to and accompanied by an invigilator. Accommodations For Special Circumstances Exam Conflicts An exam conflict is categorized as: 1. two exams at the same time; or 2. three exams in the same day; or 3. three exams in three consecutive periods within 24 hours. To avoid conflicts students are encouraged to consult the exam timetable on the Schulich website before enrolling in classes. If students are faced with an exam conflict they must obtain the Exam Conflict Form in Schulich s Undergraduate Programs Unit, W 263K or online at They may approach the Office of the Associate Dean, Academic (Room N230) for help with making alternate arrangements based on their exam schedules. For scenarios 2 and 3, students may opt to write their exams during the regular time slots. If they cannot perform to the best of their ability, however, they may not appeal their grade based on this fact. 20 Schulich School of Business