Graduation with Honors
Master of business administration (M.B.A.) students who complete their coursework with a cumulative grade-point average of 3.75 to 3.84, graduate cum laude; 3.85 to 3.94, graduate magna cum laude; and 3.95 or higher, graduate summa cum laude.
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 M.B.A. program director to have such an extension.
Matriculation Continued
M.B.A. students are permitted to take a leave of absence (Matriculation Continued) for a semester. Students may enroll in the matriculation continued status as often as necessary providing they complete the program within the six-year limit. 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 M.B.A. 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 coursework. 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 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 M.B.A. 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.
