Graduation with Honors
M.B.A. students who complete
their course work with a cumulative grade-point average of 3.75 to 3.84
graduate with honors, 3.85 to 3.94 graduate with high honors, and
students who attain a GPA of 3.95 or higher graduate with highest
honors.
Time Limit
The maximum number of years
permitted to complete the M.B.A. program is six years. However, under
certain circumstances, such as travel, illness, or relocation, this can
be extended one year by the director of the graduate program. Students
need to petition the graduate program director to have such an
extension.
Matriculation Continued
M.B.A.
students are permitted to take a maximum of two terms of leave of
absence (Matriculation Continued) back-to-back and a maximum of four
terms of leave of absence in the entire program. Under certain
situations, such as extended travel, illness, and other extenuating
circumstances, leave of absence requirements stated above can be waived
by the M.B.A. program director. Students need to petition the program
director for such waivers.
Probation and Dismissal
Students who qualify for the master of business administration degree
must earn grades of B or better in their course work. Students who earn
two grades below B or one grade of F are automatically placed on
probation. Three grades below B or two grades of F automatically cause
a review of the academic record by the Scholastic Standing Committee.
The Scholastic Standing Committee reserves the right to recommend
dismissal in those cases where the student has less than a 3.0
cumulative grade-point average. A student will not be recommended for
graduation with either three or more grades of C (including C+) or a
grade of F remaining on his or her record. An overall cumulative
grade-point average of 3.0 also is required for graduation.
Course Repetition
Students, with permission from the graduate program director, may
retake any course with a grade below B once to improve the course
grade. Both grades remain on the transcript, but the higher grade
replaces the lower grade for the purpose of grade-point average
calculation and meeting the 3.0 cumulative grade-point average
requirement for graduation.
Incomplete Grades
An incomplete grade may be awarded at the option of the instructor.
This work may be made up, and a change of grade may be authorized by
the instructor, within any period agreed to by the instructor and the
student up to one year after the end of the course. After that date, no
change may be made and the incomplete grade remains on the permanent
record. Required courses that have not been completed must be repeated
in order to receive credit toward the degree.
Student Appeals
All students` appeals and grievances may be presented to the M.B.A.
program director only after appeal has been made to the individual
faculty member involved. The Scholastic Standing Committee, chaired by
the M.B.A. program director, meets to determine only if the
appeal/grievance has any validity. The committee presents its
recommendation to the dean of the School of Business-Camden, who then
determines if further action is necessary.
