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Second Year MBA RequirementsFall Semester Spring Semester Electives 6 credits Electives 6 credits Sprint Week 1 credit Electives 6 credits Career Search/Professional Development Opportun

MBA Class of 2020

Preparing for the MBA

Experience

Today’s Overview

• Brief Introductions

• Mission and Values

• The MBA Staff Role in your

• Courses of Study & Other Degrees

• S chedule and Academic Policies

• Mason Information Resources

• Preparing for your First week

• Demonstrations

• Caring for Yourself and Others while on Campus

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6 Second Introductions

Please re-introduce yourself to your

classmates and program team.

State the following:

Mason Mission

The mission of The Raymond A Mason School of Business at The College of William and Mary is to serve the Commonwealth, the nation, and the global community both by offering high-quality

educational programs at the undergraduate, graduate, and

professional levels and by creating and communicating new

knowledge

Our Mission

To inform, advise and support every student in making the William &

Mary MBA experience the very best it can be.

• Respect and appreciation for diversity

• Personal integrity and honesty

• Responsibility for myself and others

• A spirit of generosity

• A life dedicated to inquisitive learning, professional

development and leadership

My words, actions, and relationships will demonstrate my commitment

to these values within the program and throughout my life.

Whom Should you Contact?

Carlane Pittman, Director of MBA Programs, MH 2019A

Michele Mitchell, Associate Director of MBA Programs, MH 2019B

Patty Lalumiere, Associate Director of MBA Special Programs, MH 2013

Jennifer Nelson, Associate Director of Flex MBA, MH2019

Miriam DaSilva, Program Coordinator, Executive MBA Program, MH 2019

For any questions or concerns, please contact mba.program@mason.wm.edu

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B i g I d e a s f o r M B A s

• Know what you want to achieve from your MBA experience

• Seek learning above grades

• Embrace change; seek

exposure to new ideas,

perspectives and experiences

• Appreciate diversity of thought

• Remember: Everything in

business revolves around

people

• Seek to create meaningful

relationships with fellow students, Professors, Executive Partners, Mason and W&M alumni

• Incorporate leadership and

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Thank youOWN IT!

Key Dates

Fall Semester Spring Semester

Session A – August 27 – October 19, 2018 Session C - January 14 - March 1

Labor Day – (Class in session) September 3 Spring Break – March 2 - 10

Fall Break – October 13 - 16 Sprint Week – March 11 - 15

Thanksgiving Break – Nov 21 - 25 Session D – March 18 – May 3

Sprint Week – October 22 - 26

Session B – October 29 – December 19

Winter Break – December 20 – January 14

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Thank you

Degree

Information

Graduate Requirements

• First Year – 33 credit hours

• 27 credits of required core classes

• 4 total credits of electives (students will select 2 electives)

• 2 credits for Sprint Weeks (1 Sprint in the Fall and 1 Sprint in the Spring)

• Second Year – 26 credit hours

• 6 credits of required Career Acceleration Module

• 18 credits of elective credit hours

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Fall 2018 - Spring 2019

Total First Year 33 credits

2 Global

Competitive Strategy

Business Transformation

2

Charting your

MBA Career

Charting your MBA Career

0.5 Charting your

MBA Career

First Year Experience

• You have been registered for classes in the Fall semester.

 Fall Transcript - 17 hours

 Spring Transcript - 16 hours

• You will engage with your LDE coach throughout the first

year.

• You will remain in your current learning team for the

duration of the year.

• There are 4 sessions during the first year You may be

assigned a different section each time Seats are

assigned in Session 1.

You will get the opportunity to declare a specialization during your first year.

Your diploma will indicate Masters of Business Administration

Second Year MBA Requirements

Fall Semester Spring Semester

Electives (6 credits)

Electives (6 credits)

Sprint Week (1 credit)

Electives (6 credits)

Career Search/Professional Development Opportunities

Credits hours in Second Year: 26 CAMS 2018: Corporate Finance, Business to Business Marketing, Business Analytics & Supply Chain Management

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Other Degree Students

Military Programs (Accelerated)

Major General James Wright MBA – 14 months

MBA/Macc – 2 ½ years JD/MBA – 4 years

MD/MBA – 5 years MBA/MAEd – 3 years

MBA/MPP – 3 years PhD /MBA or EdD/MBA – 5 + years

MBA Weekly Schedule

Session A

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Electives

• 2 elective courses required for first year (students will

select courses in the late Fall semester)

• Main campus

• Peninsula Center (Newport News – 20 miles away)

• Other graduate programs: (must be pre-approved)

• Law School

• Public Policy

• Education

Spring Break: 1.5 Credit Hours

FT & Flex MBA students

every year

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Course Planning

• Academic Advising

– Still have questions?

mba.program@mason.wm.edu

Academic Progress

– GPA - 2.5 or higher after 15 hours

– GPA - 2.75 or higher after 30 hours

– GPA - 2.75 or higher to graduate

– Top 20% of students in graduating year

– Usually February/March induction at the William and Mary Campus

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Thank you

Important

Resources

Mason Information Sources

• Bi-Weekly MBA Newsletter

• W&M Events

• W&M email – check daily before class!

missing class, networking, etc

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W&M Events Calendar

Available on myMBA

Graduate Catalog

• Graduate Catalog - Link on myMBA

• Contract between university and students

• Useful information about academic policies and procedures

• Please read entire MBA section

• As a student you are responsible for knowing the information

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myWM

• Student portal to Banner, Blackboard, W&M email

• Problems logging in? Contact W&M IT support at

On myWM ; click Blackboard icon; log in using W&M user id/password

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DegreeWorks

• Online tool that allows you to view and self-monitor

your progress towards your degree

when preparing for registration, at the beginning of the semester, and more frequently as you approach

graduation

available on the University Registrar's webpage)

Campus Contacts

• Financial Aid (other than military or VA)

Jen Meier – jmmeie@wm.edu or 757.221.2426

• Military Tuition Reimbursement

Danielle Magee – dmmagee@wm.edu or 757.221.1300

• VA Benefits (including GI Bill)

Carolyn Ward – caward01@wm.edu or 757.221.2893

• Tuition Payments

Student Accounts – bursar@wm.edu or 757.221.1220

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Thank you

Policies &

Procedures

W&M Email

You are expected to monitor your

W&M email throughout the day.

Your email is the primary means of communication for

important information about registration, grades, and

graduation from the College and the MBA Program

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Registering for Classes

• We register you for classes in your first year In your second year, it is your responsibility to register for your classes.

• Instructions/Dates – myMBA ; Newsletter

• Banner

• Holds on your account may prevent registration

(outstanding bills – tuition & parking, PIQ, etc.)

classes required for graduation.

Dropping vs Withdrawing

Dropping (2 nd Yr)

in Banner no later than

the last day of Drop

for last day to Drop

Withdrawing

day after Drop ends

Program

for last day to Withdraw

Note: All core classes are required and therefore cannot be dropped or

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Exams/Missing Classes

– May be in-class, take-home or final project

– Check dates with your professor

– Don’t plan travel during exam period

• Missing Classes

– Only when unavoidable – sick

– Always tell professor ahead of time if you must miss class

– Professor is always last word on consequences

Grades/Course Evals/NOC Forms

complete, so your voice is heard

– Required to graduate

– The University charges you an administrative fee of $145*

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In-State Tuition

Registrar’s Office

documentation of permanent duty station in Virginia

Paying Your Bills

• E-bill (view in Banner)

• Notification via W&M email

Office

– bursar@wm.edu or 757.221.1220

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Financial Aid

– Jen Meier – jmmeie@wm.edu or 757.221.2426

education benefits

– US Citizen or Permanent Resident

– Half-time load (4.5 credit hours) or more

Category of Assignments

• Category A – An individual assignment You may not receive help from anyone

on this assignment It must be 100% your own work All questions concerning

this assignment should be addressed to your professor It is an honor code

offense to give or receive any assistance on this assignment.

• Category B – A group assignment Your group may not receive help from

anyone outside your group All questions concerning this assignment should be

addressed to your professor It is an honor code offense to give help to other

groups and individuals or receive assistance from other groups and individuals.

• Category C – An individual assignment You may work with others or receive

help from a tutor on this assignment You must, however, turn in your own

original paper You may not divide the work with others or copy another student’s paper It would be an honor code offense to do so.

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Category of Assignments

• Category D – A group assignment You may share information, discuss

general concepts and approaches to the assignment with other groups You

may get help from a tutor Each group must turn in their own work You may not copy another group’s work It would be an honor code offense to do so.

• Category E – A timed assignment You are given a specific length of time

within which the work must be completed It is an honor code offense to

violate this time restriction without permission from your professor.

MBA Laptop Policy

other resources by email It is also located on myMBA

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Alan B Miller Hall

The building is unlocked:

Sundays – 10:00 – 5:00 pm

access until 2:00am)

myMBA)

Campus Resources

Dean of Students – www.wm.edu/deanofstudents/

– Student Accessibility Services

-http://www.wm.edu/ /deanofstudents/services/studentaccessibilityservices/

Health and Wellness

-– Counseling Ctr - http://www.wm.edu/offices/wellness/counselingcenter/

– Student Health Center - http://www.wm.edu/offices/wellness/healthcenter/

– Campus Recreation – http://www.wm.edu/offices/wellness/campusrec/

– Compliance & Equity Office – http://www.wm.edu/offices/compliance/

(see pamphlet)

Sadler and Campus Center – http://www.wm.edu/offices/sadlerandcampuscenters/

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Important Policies

Dress Code – Business Casual attire expected Business attire required at

all speakers and Graduate Career Management Center events Casual

dress on Friday unless there are speaker events.

Attendance Policy – Contact the professor ahead of time just like you would when at work If for an interview, contact Graduate Career Management

Center staff first Please copy mba.program@mason.wm.edu if you will be

missing class.

Building Policies

-mason.wm.edu/programs/ftmba/mymba/documents/buildinginformation.pdf

Housekeeping –

Please be mindful that housekeeping is not available to clean up items

left behind in classrooms and team rooms.

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Before Classes Begin

 Make sure you have read all College related emails

 Please complete the Orientation survey that will be

distributed on Friday, August 24.

 Check Banner to make sure that you are registered for all

of your classes Your degree requirements are on

myMBA

 Make sure you complete your health waiver It is required

that you show proof of insurance or buy the College’s

insurance.

For your first week

• Check Blackboard for syllabi and messages from

Professors

• Make sure you have all course materials before the start

of your class

• Check Banner for your class schedule

• Please view the Mason events calendar often

• Be on time for all classes There is a short break in

between classes Only take breaks during that time to

minimize any disruptions during class

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Classroom Details

Seating:

Session A – Seating is assigned

Sessions B – D – Seating is self-selected

Students are assigned sections:

Section 1 – Room 1008

Section 2 – Room 1013

(Sections are assigned for each module)

Ask the Staff

Staff will be available in the Graduate Gathering Area

from noon – 2:00pm every Monday to answer

questions

Please come visit us – we are located in room 2019

Building and lost and found – Dana Headden

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Mark your Calendar:

Opening Convocation

Wednesday, August 29 at 5:15-6:30pm – Wren Yard

Opportunity to welcome our new students and celebrate the

start of the academic session

Upcoming Events

Homecoming – October 18 – 21

• Business School Tailgate – October 20

McGlothlin Leadership Forum – October 30 – Nov 1

Q ues tions of C onc er ns ?

C ontac t us !