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2018 - 2019 Graduate CatalogEffective September 1, 2018 to August 31, 2019Table of ContentsBerkeley College Overview. 5Undergraduate 2018 - 2019 Catalog.6Academic Program. 7Academic Calendar. 8FALL SEMESTER 2018. 8WINTER SEMESTER 2019. 8SPRING SEMESTER 2019.8FALL SEMESTER 2019. 8Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Management. 9Course Requirements.9FOUNDATION COURSES. 9CORE COURSES. 10ADVANCED CORE COURSES. 12ELECTIVES (Two Courses).13Four-Year Combined B.B.A./M.B.A. Option. 16Academic Year. 18Academic Records. 19Evaluation and Grading.20Graduation. 22General Academic Policies. 23Honorary Posthumous Degrees. 27Identity Verification of Students Taking Online Courses. 28Overview. 29Mission, Vision, and Values. 30Mission Statement:. 30Vision:. 30Values:. 30Accreditations and Approvals.31Woodland Park Campus Program. 3244 Rifle Camp Road, Woodland Park, NJ. 32Berkeley College Online . 33International Students. 34Military and Veteran Students.35Admissions.37Graduate Admissions. 381

Immunization Requirement.41Waiver of Foundation Courses. 42M.B.A. Program Tuition and Fees. 43Tuition Refund Policy. 44Miscellaneous Costs. 46M.B.A. Program Tuition and Fees 2018/2019.472018-2019 M.B.A. PROGRAM TUITION per year. 47DEGREE PROGRAM FEES (NONREFUNDABLE).47TUITION DEPOSIT. 47TUITION PAYMENTS. 47TUITION FREEZE POLICY. 48M.B.A. Program Tuition and Fees 2019/2020.492019-2020 M.B.A. PROGRAM TUITION per year. 49DEGREE PROGRAM FEES (NONREFUNDABLE).49TUITION DEPOSIT. 49TUITION PAYMENTS. 49TUITION FREEZE POLICY. 50Guide to Financial Aid.51Student Financial Literacy.52Financial Aid Summary. 53Financing a Graduate Education. 54How to Apply.55Verification and File Review.56Forms and Documents. 56How to Submit.56Federal Financial Aid Programs.57Other Financial Aid Policies. 59Disbursement of Aid.60Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP).61Military and Veteran Students.63Title IV Refunds. 64Seven-Week Session Students.64Information Resources. 65Berkeley College Aid.66Berkeley College M.B.A. Alumni Grant. 66Berkeley College M.B.A. Veterans Award. 66Berkeley College Law Enforcement Scholarship. 66Corporate Learning Partnership Scholarship. 67Withdrawal. 68SEVEN-WEEK SESSIONS. 68Student Rights and Responsibilities.70Academic Integrity and Plagiarism.71Accommodating a Disability. 72Notice of Non-Discrimination - Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). 72Alcohol and Drug Policy Statement. 73Campus Security and Emergency Procedures. 74Classroom Management. 752

Conduct. 76Copyright Policy. 77Equal Opportunity Policy.78Media Relations Consent. 79Recording a Classroom Lecture and Discussion Policy.80Sexual Misconduct, Intimate Partner Violence, and Stalking. 81Smoking.82Social Media Policy. 83Student Complaint Process.84Student Dress Code.85Student Electronic Information Policy. 86Student Name Change Policy.87Student Records and Information. 88Use of Berkeley College Trademarks. 89Weapons.90Student Development and Campus Life. 91Berkeley College Alumni Association.92Children on Campus. 93Community Service. 94Learn how good it feels to give back.94Diversity and Multicultural Activities. 95Making the most of Berkeley’s unique opportunities.95Orientation. 96Learning your way around. 96Personal Counseling. 97We’re here to help. 97Voter Registration.98Student Support.99Academic Support. 100Libraries. 100Center for Academic Success (CAS). 100Career Services.101General Information.102Public Safety Department.102Parking.102Food Service. 102Fire Drill Procedures.102Insurance. 102Contact Information. 103BerkAlert. 103The Berkeley Store.103Contact Us.104Administration, School of Graduate Studies, and Faculty. 105Administration. 106Board of Trustees. 107Office of the President. 108General Administration.1093

School of Graduate Studies. 111Faculty. 1124

Berkeley College OverviewThe Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree in Management program inthe Berkeley College School of Graduate Studies offers an opportunity for motivatedstudents to earn an advanced degree focused on their career goals. Born fromBerkeley’s reputation for outstanding business education, the program is a naturalevolution in response to the needs of today’s professional world. The program offersintensive instruction while accommodating the busy schedules of working professionals.The M.B.A. in Management curriculum was developed with input from employerAdvisory Boards to ensure that students gain the knowledge and skills to move aheadin today’s diverse and technology-driven environments. The program is available atthe Woodland Park campus as well as through Berkeley College Online and deliversimportant advantages, including: Small cohorts allow students to work closely with an accomplished faculty whohave doctorate degrees as well as extensive professional experience in thesubjects they teach. An M.B.A. Executive Speaker Series connects students withbusiness leaders. Projects and practicums within the program offer practical opportunities to applyconcepts from the curriculum to real-world situations in their careers. Students have the ability to earn an M.B.A. in as little as 24 months. A combinedB.B.A./M.B.A. option can be completed in as little as four years. Graduates have access to an extensive network of employer contacts and freelifetime career assistance.* Mission, Vision, and ValuesAccreditations and ApprovalsWoodland Park Campus ProgramBerkeley College Online International StudentsMilitary and Veteran StudentsBerkeley College reserves the right to add, discontinue, or modify its programsand policies at any time. Modifications subsequent to the original publication ofthis document may not be reflected here. For up-to-date and detailed information,please visit BerkeleyCollege.edu and view our catalogs at BerkeleyCollege.edu/Publications. For more information about Berkeley College graduation rates, the mediandebt of students who completed programs, and other important disclosures, pleasevisit BerkeleyCollege.edu/disclosures.*while the College is in operation5

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Academic Program M.B.A. ManagementFour-Year Combined B.B.A./M.B.A. OptionSample Sequence of CoursesAcademic YearAcademic CalendarAcademic RecordsEvaluation and GradingGraduationGeneral Academic PoliciesHonorary Posthumous DegreesIdentity Verification of Students Taking Online Courses7

Academic CalendarFALL SEMESTER 2018Tuesday, September 4, 2018, Classes Begin – 15-week and 7-week module AMonday, October 8, 2018, Columbus Day – No ClassesMonday, October 22, 2018, Classes End – 7-week module ATuesday, October 30, 2018, Classes Begin – 7-week module BThursday, November 22 - Sunday, November 25, 2018, Thanksgiving Recess – NoClassesMonday, December 17, 2018, Classes End - 15-week and 7-week module BTuesday, December 18, 2017 - Tuesday, January 1, 2019 – RecessWINTER SEMESTER 2019Wednesday, January 2, 2019, Classes Begin – 15-week and 7-week module AMonday, January 21, 2019, Martin Luther King Day – No ClassesSaturday, February 16, 2019, Classes End – 7-week module AMonday, February 18, 2019, Presidents' Day – No ClassesTuesday, February 26, 2019, Classes Begin – 7-week module BMonday, April 15, 2019, Classes End - 15-week and 7-week module BTuesday, April 16, 2019 - Monday, April 29, 2019 – RecessSPRING SEMESTER 2019Tuesday, April 30, 2019, Classes Begin – 15-week and 7-week module AMonday, May 27, 2019, Memorial Day – No ClassesMonday, June 17, 2019, Classes End – 7-week module ATuesday, June 25, 2019, Classes Begin - 7-week module BThursday, July 4, 2019, Independence Day - No ClassesMonday, August 12, 2019, Classes End - 15-week and 7-week module BTuesday, August 13, 2019 - Monday, September 2, 2019 – RecessFALL SEMESTER 2019Tuesday, September 3, 2019, Classes Begin – 15-week and 7-week module AMonday, October 14, 2019, Columbus Day – No ClassesMonday, October 21, 2019, Classes End – 7-week module ATuesday, October 29, 2019, Classes Begin - 7-week module BThursday, November 21 - Sunday, November 24, 2019, Thanksgiving Recess - NoClassesMonday, December 16, 2019, Classes End - 15-week and 7-week module BTuesday, December 17, 2019 - Wednesday, January 1, 2020 – Recess8

Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in ManagementNot all programs are offered for completion at each campus or throughBerkeley College Online . Please review the academic program pages (https://berkeleycollege.edu/academics.htm) for information on where each program is offered.Additionally, all students may be required to take some courses at another campus oronline. The Career Development and Internship courses are only offered online.Course RequirementsFOUNDATION COURSESMBA5510 Business Statistics3 CreditsThis course covers the fundamental applications of statistics in business analyses anddecision-making. It focuses on the theory and application of many of the commonlyused quantitative methods in business, with emphasis on understanding and definingbusiness problems, selecting appropriate quantitative problem-solving methodologies,and in quantifying the level of uncertainty and risk in statistical estimation andforecasting. The course will cover data analysis, both descriptive and inferential;forecasting using time series data; and estimation utilizing sampling distributions andlinear regression systems.MBA5515 Management and Organizations3 CreditsThis course explores the nature and scope of the business organization, examinesits individual components, and describes how the parts synergistically fit togetherinto a whole. It focuses on the basic roles, skills, and functions of management, withspecial attention to managerial responsibility for effectively and efficiently achievingorganizational goals by working with people and other organizational resources.Emphasis will be placed on the managerial functions of planning, organizing, leading,and controlling the modern business concern.MBA5520 Macroeconomics3 CreditsThis course provides students with the analytical skills and factual knowledge necessaryto deal critically with the broad economic and financial policy issues confronting anopen economy. We will explore economic theories tha

Berkeley College Overview The Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree in Management program in the Berkeley College School of Graduate Studies offers an opportunity for motivated students to earn an advanced degree focused on their career goals. Born from Berkeley’s reputation for