Q: How many credits can I waive?
A: The MBA Program has a “no waiver” policy. However,
MS Accounting students can waive background coursework. To waive a course
from a non AACSB accredited school, complete a waiver request form, attach
copies of syllabi, course descriptions, and unofficial transcripts. You
must then submit all paperwork to the SOM Graduate Advising Office (Academic
A 130). To waive a course from an AACSB accredited school, you only need
to attach unofficial transcripts to the waiver request form. In addition,
a grade of ”C” or better is required for a course to be waived.
It is also important for you to verify whether or not your school is AACSB
accredited.
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Q: How
many credits can I transfer?
A: You may petition to transfer up to 8 graduate credits towards
the elective requirements in lieu of comparable graduate course credits
if these credits have not been applied to another degree. Courses transferred
must be of the nature of an elective and not a “core” course
in management. To transfer credits, complete the Transfer Credit application
and attach a copy of the course syllabus from the transfer university
department or faculty member teaching the course. In addition, attach
a photocopy of the complete course description of the course to be waived
from the transfer university’s most recent catalog/bulletin. Submit
the paperwork to the SOM Graduate Advising Office (Academic A 130) no
later than two full weeks before the course begins. If your petition is
accepted, only the credits will be transferred-not the grades.
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Q: How
is academic advising handled when I first arrive to campus?
A: During orientation, you will be given a “Plan of Study”
for your graduate program. You are expected to retain this plan of study
and to use it as your advising guide, updating it as you complete your
degree requirements. Advising questions can be addressed either by the
Advising Interns or by the Assistant Director.
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Q: What
is the graduate course overload policy?
A: The Graduate School overload policy sets a limit of 18 credit
hours for School of Management graduate students and requires approval
by the SOM Assistant Director for registration of more than 18 credits. If the overload is approved, the credit limit will be adjusted and you may then add
your overload course via the BUSI system.
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Q: How
many credits of independent study/internship are I allowed in my masters
program?
A: A total of 8 credit hours of independent study (MGMT 597) and/or
internship (MGMT 595) may be counted as masters elective credits, with
no more than four internship credits.
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Q: How
important is Electronic Mail?
A: Electronic Mail is EXTREMELY important! Graduate students are
required to activate their e-mail accounts and to periodically review
them for messages. This is the fastest method for faculty, staff and administration
to reach you with important information. Throughout the semester, information
on advising, assistantship opportunities, scholarship, internships, school
events and other employment opportunities will be sent electronically
to all students.
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Q: What
should I do if I cannot register for coursework and want to take a semester
off?
A: Graduate students in a degree program are required by the Graduate
School to maintain matriculated status. Students who find that they will
be unable to register for regular coursework are required to register
each semester of the academic year for one credit of continuous registration
(MGMT 700). A leave of absence may be granted only in exceptional circumstances.
Students who do not maintain continuous registration are dropped from
the graduate program and must reapply for admission. Continuous registration
is administered by the Advising Office (x2317).
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Q: How
do I get my plan of study updated?
A: Call SOM Advising (x2317) and request an update. You can pick
it up from the office or we can mail it to you. If you would like, you
can also schedule an appointment to go over your plan of study with one
of the advisors.
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Q: Do
I need to make an appointment to seek advising?
A: No! Most graduate students have similar questions that can
generally be answered with a quick visit with one of the Advising Interns
and will not require an appointment. If referral is necessary, the Advising
Interns will refer you directly to the Assistant Director of the program.
However, students who have general advising question are also encouraged
to contact the office via electronic mail at somadvis@binghamton.edu.
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Q: Can
I take courses in my concentration area during the first two semesters?
A: Normally you cannot register for concentration courses before
completing all core courses. Specifically, credit must have been granted
in the introductory course before registering for a concentration course.
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Q: How
many credits are required to declare a graduate concentration?
A: You must complete 12 credit hours in one of the designated
concentration areas to complete it. Only one graduate concentration is
formally permitted.
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Q: Can
I take more than 12 credit hours in any one-concentration area?
A: Yes. Students admitted under the current curriculum may take
all 16 elective credits in one concentration area.
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Q: I am
a matriculated graduate student and am interested in a TA/GA position,
how do I become a candidate?
A: Generally, a letter and resume addressed to the associate dean
stating your interest are all that is necessary to be considered for a
position. Continuation of funding is dependent upon the student's meeting
the conditions set in the original terms and conditions of appointment.
The deadline for applying for a fall position is February 15; the deadline
for applying for a spring position is October 15.
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Q: Where do I request information
on the Doctoral Program in Management?
A: Contact the Director of the PHD program, George Bobinski, by
phone at (607) 777-2315 or by email at gbobins@binghamton.edu
regarding general information and application materials.
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