GRADUATE ORIENTATION

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1 GRADUATE ORIENTATION

2 Saunders Graduate Programs MBA (BUSADM-MBA) Dr. Don Wilson, Program Director MBA-Accounting (ACCT-MBA) Dr. Bill Dresnack, Program Director MS Accounting (MS-ACCT) Dr. Bill Dresnack, Program Director MS Computational Finance (MS-CMPFINC) Dr. Ashok Robin, Program Director MS Finance (MS-FINC) Dr. Ashok Robin, Program Director MS Entrepreneurship & Innovative Ventures (MS-BINV) Dr. Shal Khazanchi, Program Director MS Management (MS-MGMT) Dr. Shal Khazanchi, Program Director Presentation Title Goes Here 2

3 MBA vs. MS Degrees MBA Degree Broader management perspective with an opportunity to specialize Specialization provides the tools for immediate functional responsibilities Ultimate target is general management MS Degree Functional expertise in one particular area Ultimate target is expertise and management within a specialization 3

4 Program Resources and Expectations

5 RIT Policies Students Rights and Responsibilities Academic Integrity (copy in folder) Full-time status (9 or more credits) GPA of 3.0 or higher required for good academic standing and degree certification Seven years to complete degree 5

6 Student Services Office Provides a variety of academic services that address your needs. This is where you will find the undergraduate and graduate advising team. OFFICE HOURS Monday through Thursday: 8 am 5 pm Friday: 8 am - 4:30 pm [email protected] Request an appointment on the Saunders site or view Walk-In Hours* *Visit Saunders College of Business Web site for times Orientation

7 Library resources Jennifer Freer Library Liaison to Saunders College Tutorial: Orientation 2014

8 Co-op & Career Services Saunders Career Advisors Maria Richart MBA Accounting, MS Accounting, MS Computational Finance, MS Finance Julian Huenerfauth - MBA, MS Entrepreneurship & Innovative Ventures, MS Management Co-op is optional 1 semester or 2 summers Eligible for co-op after successful completion of 24 credit hours Must be in good academic standing Start planning as early as possible Register for position on Co-op site Co-op must be approved if not found on Job Zone Utilize Co-op & Career Services advisors saunders.rit.edu/students/co-op.php Orientation

9 Student Information System sis.rit.edu. View your student record in the Student Center. Use Tiger Center to search for classes and to enroll. View helpful tips & tricks at: straining 9

10 Beta Gamma Sigma (BGS) National Honor Society for AACSB programs. The top 20% of graduating students are selected. Inductees selected in early March from students having filed degree applications for the current academic year MS students and MBA 4+1 students: must have completed 5 courses by end of fall complete online degree application in the beginning of the spring semester! 10

11 Grade Distributions Typically more B s than A s Grade of C- satisfies graduation requirements but denotes low performance GPA of 3.0 or higher required for good academic standing and degree certification 11

12 Faculty/Student Concerns First, speak with the professor If problem is not resolved, see Dr. John Tu, Associate Dean for Faculty Development or Program Director or Department Chair For program related issues See Lisa Boice, Assistant Dean of Student Services or Peggy Tirrell, Senior Associate Director, Graduate Business Programs & Admissions 12

13 Getting Through Your Program Know your program requirements Follow prerequisites Be flexible regarding scheduling Only one course can be counted towards dual concentrations. Take responsibility for your outcomes Do your own work make it high quality Plan ahead & register early Meet with your advisor! 13

14 Finally Upcoming Events Brick City Festival Saunders Fall Picnic RIT Fall Career Fair Fall Accounting Career Fair RIT Entrepreneurs Conference Enjoy your classes! 14