Executive MBA Program Asia Campus Welcome Orientation AXP-13

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1 Executive MBA Program Asia Campus Welcome Orientation AXP-13

2 Agenda for Today s Orientation Richard Johnson Welcome Linda Eunson Career Services Intan Chen Academic Logistics Janet Quek Program Logistics

3 Agenda Richard Johnson, Managing Director Welcome/ Lunch with Rich EMBA Program Organization Asia Campus Staff, DAS, TA Study Group and Classroom performance

4 EMBA Program Organization Deans Robert Gertner, Deputy Dean Glenn Sykes, Associate Dean Europe and Asia Michael Gibbs, Faculty Director

5 Staff Introductions Richard Johnson Managing Director, Executive MBA Program Asia Kathleen Fitzgerald Director of Academic Support and Adjunct Assistant Professor Program Office and Operations Intan Chen Director, Program and Operations Janet Quek Assistant Director of Program Wong Chee Wei Manager, Finance and Operations Dana Toh Senior Operations Coordinator Norleha Muhayat Program Coordinator Christina Song Executive Assistant And Project Coordinator Kenny Sapitola IT Analyst Marketing and Admissions Ria Sugita Director of Marketing Lim Su Chen Associate Director of Admissions Jovain Lee Admissions and Marketing Manager Booth Office of Alumni Affairs and Development Asia Penka Bergmann Senior Associate Director of Alumni Affairs and Development (in Europe) Booth Career Services Asia Linda Eunson Director of Career Services Ami Jobanputra Assistant Director, Career Services Alyssa Matheson Assistant Director, Career Services Executive MBA Program Asia

6 Kathleen Fitzgerald, Director of Academic Support Residence: 1 Week per quarter (except Summer Session) Final Exam Review Sessions Live when in residence; otherwise on-line One-on-One Small/large groups Executive MBA Program Asia Outside Session Week online reviews Availability : At all times by Contact: [email protected]

7 TAs (Teaching Assistants) Each professor brings at least one TA Review Sessions One-on-One Grading Hours

8 Study Groups 5 to 7 students in a group International Study Groups Becker, Fogel, Miller Kick off and international summer weeks AXP 13 local study Groups Change every 2 quarters, except last two quarters. Recommend all change Subgroups of max 3 members can stay together Expectations Best Practices Pool energies and strengths diversities and preferences Work to create an effective team Self managed (meetings, deadlines, etc) Be an accountable team member

9 Guidelines for Classroom Performance: The quality of the classroom experience depends on you! Always arrive on time to class. The bell will signal 5 minutes before class is due to start. Stay for the full session. Be engaged and ready to participate at all times. Leave class only at breaks unless absolutely necessary. Avoid side conversations. They distract those around you. Don t surf the internet unless class-related. People around you and behind you can be distracted by random surfing. Turn all phones / devices to silent. Avoid eating in class if at all possible.

10 Agenda Linda Eunson, Director of Career Services, Asia Common elements to job success / happiness

11 Common elements to job success/happiness Passion for what you do Using your natural talent Contribution to company/society/people Reward(s) for that contribution ($ or non-$) Recognition Cultural fit Good manager and leadership team Opportunity to learn and grow

12 Program Office what to expect from us Session week calendars Advice on academic logistics Tuition and Billing Course Materials Extracurricular events Graduation logistics Visa letters and official documents Catering and campus facilities Executive MBA Program Asia

13 Program Calendar 7 quarters 2-3 courses each quarter 2 weeks in each quarter : Week 1 and Week 2 Monday is always exam day with some exceptions International Session Weeks (London and Singapore) Electives Week (Chicago) Optional Concentration (Chicago)

14 Summer & Autumn Quarter Curriculum Summer Quarter: Week 1: Financial Accounting (Module 1) Microeconomics *NO EXAMS Week 2: Statistics (Module1) Microeconomics *MIDTERM EXAMS: FA & Micro Autumn Quarter: Week 1: Financial Accounting (Module 2) Competitive Strategy *MIDTERM EXAM: Statistics *FINAL EXAM: Microeconomics Winter Quarter: Week 1: *FINAL EXAMS: Statistics & Competitive Strategy Week 2: Statistics (Module2) Competitive Strategy *MIDTERM EXAM: Competitive Strat *FINAL EXAM: Financial Accounting

15 Key Policies Policy Handbook Class attendance is mandatory Missing classes or exams Advance notice to faculty and PO is a must Make up requirements decided by faculty Transferring to another campus (Temporary/Permanent) Leave of Absence/Withdrawal

16 Student Exception Requests Conditions Based on reason of request and seat availability May have to repeat classes the following year May affect tuition fees May impact course completion & graduation Early notice yields better and more options

17 Student Admission Memo - Important Compliance with Singapore Private Education regulation To sign the papers today at the counters near mailfolder area

18 Class Schedule Standard Classes 10 Lectures Midterm and Final Exams (Mondays start of class week) Typical Day Schedule (Mon-Sat, Sun-Fri) Class time : 9 am-12.30pm, 2.30 pm-6pm Lunch time : 12.30pm-2.30pm Review Sessions during lunch time and/or evening Pre-exam reviews on Sunday afternoon/evening Career Services / Speakers / Special events

19 Safety & Security Procedures You ll hear the fire alarm if there is a fire or a need to evacuate the building. Emergency Exits Exit from the two doors on the left and right, in an orderly manner. Take the stairs and proceed through the back exit (on the ground level) next the stairs landing. Emergency Meeting Spot In front of the building, at the entrance

20 Legend: Fire Extinguisher

21 Legend: Fire Extinguisher

22 Contents Welcome Packet Section I Schedules & Study Groups Student Exception Requests Section II AXP-13 Class Profile AXP-13 Classlist & Facebook Section III Staff Resources Campus Info Executive MBA Program Asia

23 Mode of Communication Open door policy Mailfolders next to admin office LCD screen/message board near admin office Announcements in class Distribution Lists EMBA Home page : Programs.ChicagoBooth.edu/execmba

24 Computing: Booth/Business School Booth , Login & Password Booth Exchange Account owa2010.chicagobooth.edu Clear Booth s Regularly - Forward your Booth to your personal account Distribution E-Lists IT Kiosk: [email protected] [email protected] IT-AV support during classweeks at specified times only Wireless Access on Campus Help Desk & Computing Services Dept in Chicago Chicago based p:/ network space: 500MB per student Executive MBA Program Asia Website: Login to Portal and click and Computing resource tab [email protected] or Tel:

25 Computing: University Wide Have you claim your CNET? NSIT [Cnet.uchicago.edu] Chalk [chalk.uchicago.edu] cmore [cmore.uchicago.edu] Request transcripts Resource Library Databases (research online for example) VPN Access [vpn.uchicago.edu]

26 Online EMBA Program Tools Book Mark: EMBA Program Website Book Mark: Community Directory Update Your Profile Update Emergency Contact Info

27 Important things to know for this week Building Hours 7am 12am, Program Office 8am 8pm Drinks, Snacks & Lunch served daily at Glass lounge Technical Support IT standby during Lunch Health and Safety Nearby Clinics Executive MBA Program Asia Nearby Convenience Store for some basic medicine, food, snacks, etc Keep your valuables secure in Lockers

28 Important things to know for this week Cont d Special Event Social Capital Debrief John Burrows Thursday, July 19, 9.00am 10.30am One-to-One session available Executive MBA Program Asia Remember to print your report prior to the debrief session

29 Reminders / Action Items Wear Name Badge all week Use Name Tent during class Check your mailfolder & Program Boards regularly Keep your valuables secure in Lockers Collect Statistics materials & software this Thursday Pre-pay parking for September classweek Non-Smoking Campus, THANK YOU!

30 Rest of the day Schedule IT (12:30pm 2:00pm) (near entrance, opposite Security Desk) Lunch on Campus (12:30pm 2:00pm) Optional Review Sessions (2:00pm 5:15pm) Welcome Reception (5:30pm)