The Satish and Yasmin Gupta College of Business

Programs

The Satish & Yasmin Gupta College of Business is designed to serve the educational needs of college graduates who have already begun their business or professional careers. Over 75 percent of the College’s students work for more than 450 metroplex firms and pursue their studies in evening, weekend and distance learning courses.

The College’s graduate enrollment includes domestic and international students from over 30 countries. Over 18,000 graduate business degrees have been awarded since 1966. The undergraduate educational background of the student body is diverse: 40 percent hold degrees in business or economics, 25 percent hold engineering degrees, 18 percent were science majors and the remaining have various other undergraduate degrees including liberal arts and social sciences. Fourteen percent of students hold graduate degrees in other disciplines.

The Satish & Yasmin Gupta College of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International).

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree provides students with a basic foundation in the functions of business. Students have the option of pursuing an MBA degree with or without a concentration. Concentration options currently include Accounting, Business Analytics, Cybersecurity, Finance, Technology Management, Marketing and Strategic Leadership. Students have the option of pursuing a MS Minor in addition to their Major.

The Master of Science (MS) degree is a more specialized program designed for students who seek in-depth knowledge in a specific field. Master of Science degrees are currently offered in Accounting, Business Analytics, Cybersecurity, Cyber Intelligence, Finance, Financial Analytics and Technology Management.

The Gupta College of Business has begun to award micro-credentials. More information can be found on the college website.

Admission to the MBA, MS, and MS/MBA

Students may apply for admission to the college for Fall, Spring, or Summer terms. To be considered for admission, students must meet at least one of the following criteria.

• Meet at least two measures of capability, or
• An earned graduate degree in any discipline from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university, or a comparable foreign degree, or
• Be inducted into Beta Gamma Sigma.

Honor Societies

Beta Gamma Sigma

Beta Gamma Sigma (BGS) is the International Honor Society for AACSB-accredited schools. BGS was founded in 1913 to encourage and honor high academic achievement by students of business and management through AACSB-accredited business programs. Students nearing graduation who have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.900 or higher are invited (invitation only) to join BGS. Membership in Beta Gamma Sigma is the highest recognition a business student anywhere in the world can receive in a business program accredited by AACSB International.

Sigma Iota Epsilon

Sigma Zeta, a chapter of Sigma Iota Epsilon, is the official national management honor society of the American Academy of Management.

Graduate students are eligible for SIE membership upon completion of 6 graduate business hours (no transfer hours) with an overall grade point average of 3.500 or higher, with no academic dishonesty.

Undergraduate students are eligible for SIE membership upon completion of one year (or 30 semester hours), have completed a minimum of two management courses (with a "B" or better) with an overall grade point average of 3.250 or higher, with no academic dishonesty.

The purpose of the Society is to:

• Recognize student achievements in the field of management
• Facilitate discussion of contemporary management topics
• Provide interaction among students, faculty, alumni and professional managers.

Call 972-721-5199 for SIE officer contact information.

Computer Center

The Information Technology group provides facilities and services such as email, network accounts, and wi-fi access that are available to students.

Student Email Account Policy

Students are required to maintain a University of Dallas email address as the official means of communicating with the university. Students will be assigned and notified of their email address after being admitted to the College.

Laptop Policy

Many business courses require the use of a personal computer in the classroom and the vast majority require the use of personal computers to produce class assignments. All students are required to have a laptop or Tablet PC. Refer to the website for minimum laptop requirements.

Software

The university offers discounted software to those associated with the university through eFollett.com. Software may also be ordered by phone at 1.800.874.9001.

Registration/Late Registration

All registration is conducted online using the Banner system. Students may access Banner through the university web site. To register, students must have their student ID number. If an error message is received in the Registration process, contact your advisor for assistance. Late registration may be allowed after the first week of class and requires special approval from the graduate advisor.

Time Limit

Students admitted to the graduate business program must complete their degree within seven years from the first term of enrollment. Interruption due to military service or other extraordinary circumstances may qualify for extension.

Course Load

A full-time student must be enrolled in a minimum of 9 credit hours per trimester. Any course load less than 9 hours is considered part-time. International students on a student visa must enroll for at least 9 credit hours to maintain full-time status. For financial aid purposes, half-time is considered 4.5 credit hours; full-time is 9 credit hours in each trimester. The maximum load for any student is 14 credit hours per trimester. Students who wish to register for more than 14 hours, must gain approval from their advisor.

Class Attendance

Graduate business students are expected to attend all scheduled classes and satisfy all course requirements within the time limits established by the professors. If the student has been excessively absent from any class, it may be wise to withdraw from the course, as lack of attendance may be reflected in the final grade. Students will not be allowed to register for classes that may conflict with regard to course meeting times.

Audit Courses

Students admitted to the graduate business program may register to audit a course by paying 33% of the total tuition for the course being audited. Auditing students will not be graded or receive credit toward completion of course requirements, but their transcript will indicate course registration and attendance with a grade of "AD." Students may change a credit course to an audit with the professor’s approval prior to the final test or project date or, for online students, prior to the opening of the final module. No tuition is refunded when changing from credit to audit. An audit course cannot be changed to a credit course after the first week of class. Audits for courses are on a space available basis only and registration requires submission of the Form 160. Auditing is only available for classroom sections. Auditing of online classes is not permitted.

Online Learning

The graduate business program offers select degrees and concentrations online. Students access the online learning platform using a standard Internet connection and web browser. For more information about online learning please visit the website.

Student Identification Cards

Student ID cards are available from the Campus Safety Office located in the Haggar University Center. A student ID card is required to use the University Library. For more information, call 972-721-5305. Proof of current registration is required to obtain an ID card.

Student Worker Opportunity Program

A limited number of work opportunities are available in the graduate program.

• Opportunities are awarded based on the student’s ability to provide services required by the university.
• Students seeking an opportunity should submit a completed application and a current resume online using the Graduate Student Worker Program form.
• Applicants are reviewed in a selective process with particular focus on the student’s cumulative GPA and overall academic and financial standing.
• Applicants must complete a preliminary interview to be reviewed for consideration.
• Awarded hours vary by department.

Professional Internships

Select off-campus learning experiences may be accepted for academic credit. A full-time professor and the Associate Dean must authorize the professional internship class (BUAD 8101). The content and work field of the internship must match the teaching discipline of the instructor. A one-credit internship should be a work opportunity of at least 12-15 hours per week for 10-12 weeks. Students must file a copy of an approved contract with the Office of the Registrar. The supervising professor will specify the requirements for the internship grade on the contract, which include a weekly journal and end of semester full report. The grade received will be calculated into the grade point average for the trimester the student enrolled in the course. The internship must be completed before the graduation deadline. International students seeking a professional internship must be enrolled for at least nine hours in the two preceding trimesters and have the approval of the Director of Graduate Admissions/International Student Services located in SB Hall 102.

Practical Training

Numerous benefits are available to students on the F-1 visa. For more information, call the International Student Office at 972-721-5304.

Veterans

The university is approved for the education of veterans under all applicable public laws relating to veterans’ training. Please see the section on Veterans in the front of this bulletin for additional information on Education Benefits, General VA Information and UD Certifying Officials contact information.

Fees and Expenses 2020-2021 Graduate Business Programs

The University of Dallas reserves the right to change tuition, fees and any institutional policy at the beginning of any semester if the university judges such changes to be necessary. Changes may occur without prior notification. The most up-to-date list of charges can be found at https://www.udallas.edu/offices/sas/tuition.

Enrollment Definitions

Regular COB graduate students, who have been admitted for the purpose of obtaining a degree or certificate and whose admission is neither special nor conditional nor probationary, are full time if enrolled in a minimum of 9 credits. Half-time enrollment for a COB graduate student is 4.5 credits. The full-time and half-time definition applies to fall, spring, and summer terms.

Add/Drop/Withdrawal Policy

The following Add/Drop/Withdrawal Policy is not an indication of refund money due. All Adds/Drops/Withdrawals are subject to the posted refund schedule. Students should refer to the website for the most current deadline information.

Students may add or drop courses during the designated add/drop period for the course via the Banner system. All Adds/Drops/Withdrawals that cannot be performed via Banner must be requested using the online Form 160. A drop takes place during the first week of a twelve week term or before the first class meeting for classes offered in the following formats: 6 week, 4 week, 3 week, or all day. A withdrawal occurs after the seventh day of a twelve week term, after a class has opened online or met in the classroom for the following formats: 6 week, 4 week, 3 week or all day.

Students who fail to officially drop or withdraw from courses that they do not complete will receive a grade of "FA" and are subject to the Academic Review Policy. Failure to attend class is not an official drop/withdrawal and students are responsible for any financial obligations they incur as a result of failing to drop/withdraw. Students who are under review for a pending Academic Honesty Violation may not drop the course in question until the issue has been resolved as determined by the Dean.

Auto Drop Policy for Nonattendance

Students who fail to attend the first class meeting may be dropped from class for nonattendance.

Students who are dropped from class for nonattendance may still be responsible for all or a portion of the charges on the student account and will not be allowed to enroll in future classes until the account is paid in full.

Students who are dropped from class may re-register by submitting the online Form 160 found on the web site and paying a $25 Reinstatement Fee per course. Students will be required to make full payment or payment arrangements on the day of reinstatement. Reinstatement will be allowed on a space available basis only and will be guided by the add/drop policy.

Add Policy for a 10 or 12 Week Term

1. Students will not be allowed to add an online or hybrid class after the first Thursday of the term.
2. Students will not be allowed to add an on ground class if it has met twice.
3. Students will only be allowed to add an on ground class after the first class meeting and prior to the second class meeting with advisor approval.

Add Policy for Other Parts of Term

1. Students are not allowed to add any 6 week class after it has met. Once Web Registration has ended and classes begin, students will need to contact their advisor to enroll in a 6 week course that has not met. Online courses may be added until the first Thursday of the term.
2. Students will not be allowed to add a class offered in the following formats once the course has met: All day Saturday; a two day weekend combination; 3 or 4 Week term courses that have met in an all day format – the equivalent of two class meetings.

Drop/Withdrawal Policy for a 10 or 12 Week Term

1. For a 12 week term class, students must withdraw from a course prior to the end of the 11th week of class. If the class is scheduled in a 10 week term, students must withdraw from a course prior to the end of the 9th week of class.
2. Students may not withdraw from a 12 week course after the 11th week of class and must accept the grade they are assigned. For a 10 week term, students may not withdraw from a course after the 9th week of class and must accept the grade they are assigned.
3. Students who withdraw from a course after the first class meeting will receive a grade of "W" on their transcript, except during the designated add/drop week.

Drop/Withdrawal Policy for Online/Hybrid Courses

1. Students must withdraw from a 10 or 12 week online/hybrid course prior to the opening of the last online module. A withdrawal request must be processed before Unit 10 or 12 opens for a 3 credit hour course and before Unit 5 or 6 opens for a 1.5 credit hour course.
2. Students may not withdraw from an online/hybrid course after the opening of the last module and must accept the grade they are assigned.
3. Students who withdraw from a course after the first unit will receive a grade of "W" on their transcript.

Drop/Withdrawal Policy for Other Parts of Term

Other parts of term included in this policy are courses that may be offered in a shorter time frame: 6 week, 5 week, 4 week, 3 week, or an all day Saturday format.

1. Students must withdraw from a course prior to the last day of class for any course offered in one of these formats.
2. Students may not withdraw from a course on or after the last day of class for any classes offered in an all day format and must accept the grade they are assigned.
3. Students who withdraw from a course after the first class meeting will receive a grade of "W" on their transcript.

*Note: Late adds and drops are subject to the posted refund schedule regardless of when the class was added or whether or not it was attended.

Withdrawal from the University of Dallas

Students who wish to withdraw from the university must complete the online Form 160. The request to withdraw must be submitted according to the deadlines stated in the Drop/Withdrawal Policy. Students who withdraw will receive grades of "W" on their transcript for each class attempted.

Withdrawal if You are Receiving SFA

If a recipient of Title IV Aid (financial aid recipient) withdraws from school during a payment period in which the recipient began attendance, the school must calculate the amount of Title IV Aid the student did not earn, and those funds must be returned. If a student has attended beyond the 60% point of his or her term, 100% of aid has been earned. If the recipient did not attend any class during the designated payment period, 100 percent of the funds must be returned to the lender.

Tuition Refund Guidelines

All requests to drop or withdraw from courses must be submitted via the online Form 160 found on the web site and must be received by midnight CST (central standard time) on the day of the refund deadline, specified for each following class format. All fees paid are non-refundable. Students who are dismissed, or removed from class by the college as a result of an academic violation, are not eligible for a refund of any kind (tuition and fees included). Refund eligibility is determined by the start date of a specific term, it is not determined by the start date of individual class meetings.

10 or 12 week terms - Online, On-Ground, Hybrid Classes

Five or Six Week Courses

On-Ground Class:

Online/Hybrid Class:

Classes that meet in an all day format (6 full Saturdays, week-long or full weekend courses)

Three Week Classes (3 credit course)

Three Week Classes (1.5 credit course)

*Due to the convenience of our course offerings, there may be classes that do not seem to fit into one of these categories. Please contact your advisor for clarification on specific refund schedules before classes begin.

Grade System

Grading Scale

The following grades are not calculated as part of the GPA

Making the Grade

Student academic performance is generally based on at least two measurements in each course: for example, two examinations, or an examination and a project. The exception would be a Capstone course or a Practicum, which may be solely measured on the student’s overall performance as evaluated by the professor. Upon the student’s request, professors will explain grades but will not change grades unless it can be shown that the original grading was in error. The Dean’s Office must approve any grade changes. If a student believes that the grade was assigned incorrectly, he/she may appeal the grade according to the steps outlined in the Grade Appeal Process (See below).

A grade of A, A-, B+, B, B-, C+, or C signifies that the course was passed. Students may not retake the course for grade replacement. The passing grade remains on the student’s permanent record and will be used to compute the final GPA.

A grade of C-, D+, D, D-, F or FA signifies that the course was failed and that the student must retake the course and obtain a grade of C or higher. The failing grade remains on the student’s permanent record and is included on any transcript, but it is not used in computing the final GPA or credit hours toward graduation. A failing grade earned in a core course that has been discontinued may be repeated successfully by earning a grade of B- or higher in the current core course that is deemed equivalent. If a failing grade is earned in an elective course, the student may either retake the course, (in which case the failing grade will not be included in the GPA) or enroll in another course which will satisfy the elective requirement (in which case the failing grade will be included in the GPA). If a course has been failed more than once, only a single failing grade is excluded from the GPA. Failed courses may only be repeated once for grade replacement.

Incomplete Grades

The letter "I" denotes an Incomplete and is given only when a valid emergency prevented the student from completing course work. For an Incomplete grade to be considered, the student must have completed a substantial part of the course requirement with a grade for that work. If the student receives an "I" he/she must perform whatever academic tasks the granting faculty member deems necessary before the Incomplete will be changed to a letter grade. An Incomplete Grade Contract must be completed by the student and the professor specifying the work required and a date for completion. The Incomplete Grade Contract must be submitted to the Office of the Dean, for final approval and a copy will remain on file in the Office of the Registrar. Upon submission of the required work, the professor assigns a grade and submits a grade change form to the Office of the Registrar. If an Incomplete is not changed by the deadline specified within the contract, the grade indicated in the contract will be assigned.

Grade Appeal Process

To appeal a grade given by a professor, follow these steps:

1. Request a conference (in person, if possible) with the professor so that an explanation of the grade may be given. This request must be submitted in writing within 14 days of the posting of the final course grade. If Step 1 does not satisfy concerns or if the student is unable to meet with professor, proceed to Step 2.
2. Submit an appeal to the Dean or the Dean’s designee. This appeal must be made within two weeks following a conference with the professor (or an attempt to meet with the professor). The appeal must be prepared in written form. The Dean or designee will discuss the appeal with the student and the professor to see if the situation may be resolved. If necessary, the Dean or designee will consult with the Academic Review Board (the student may be asked to appear) prior to making the final decision. A final written statement of the situation will be provided to the student within one month after the appeal is submitted. This is the student’s final appeal. The Dean’s decision is final.

Academic Honesty

The university is a community dedicated to learning and research, both of which include the transmission of knowledge. In striving to learn, we are often dependent on what others have achieved and thus become indebted to them. Courtesy, gratitude and justice require that we make public our reliance on and use of the ideas and writings of others. Please see the section on Academic Policies and Procedures located in the front of the bulletin for additional information on Plagiarism, Cheating, and Information Disclosure.

Academic Review Policy

All students are subject to the Academic Review Policy. Student status is reviewed every trimester as grades and documents are received. Satisfactory status will be granted if all admission requirements have been met, a minimum grade point average of 3.000 has been attained (unless otherwise stated on your admission agreement) and required coursework has been successfully completed. A student’s entire graduate transcript is reviewed, including any failed grades that have been successfully repeated.

Warning status will be assigned to those students after their first term of enrollment who meet one or more of the following:

• Earn two or more grades of B- or below
• Have a cumulative GPA below 3.000
• Probation and dismissal criteria have precedence over warning status. For example, if a student receives three grades of C+ or below, he or she is subject to probation with no warning.

Probation will be assigned to students who meet one or more of the following:

• Earn three grades of C+ or below
• Earn one failing grade (C- and below)
• Have a cumulative GPA between 2.500 and 3.000
• A student is allowed 9 credit hours to clear probation. If after completing 9 credit hours, the situation has not been resolved, then the student shall be dismissed. Students who are on probation may not apply for graduation or take a Capstone or Practicum course until probationary status has been cleared.

Dismissal will be assigned to students who meet one or more of the following:

• Two or more failing grades (C- and below)
• Four or more grades of C+ or below
• Two or more grades of C+ or below and one failing grade (C- and below)
• A cumulative GPA of 2.499 or below
• Dismissal criteria have precedence over probationary status. For example, if a student receives two grades of C+ or below and one failing grade he or she is subject to dismissal without a probationary period.

Academic Dismissal Appeal Process

Students have the right to appeal a dismissal by means of a hearing before the appropriate Review Board. Such requests must be filed within seven (7) business days of the date of the dismissal notice.

In order to appeal a dismissal, a student must submit an online Form 180, Request for an Academic Hearing found on the web site. Also recommended is a dated letter to the Board that contains:

• full name
• explanation of academic performance (please note that valid reasons for an appeal are as follows: access to course or course resources or other circumstances that caused extraordinary impediment to student performance)
• attach supporting documentation, if necessary (only documentation submitted with this form will be accepted for the appeal; later submissions will not be accepted)

The student will be contacted to schedule a time to appear before the Board. If possible, the student should make arrangements to attend the meeting. The Board will recommend a course of action to the Dean who may either accept or reject the Board’s recommendation. The Dean’s decision is final.

Should a student be dismissed for a second time then that dismissal is final with no option to appeal unless there has been an alleged violation of the student’s right to due process in grading or course participation or breach of published university policies or procedures.

Students should address any questions to:

University of Dallas, Satish & Yasmin Gupta College of Business

Attn: Academic Review Board

1845 East Northgate Drive

Irving, Texas 75062

Phone: 972-721-5004

Classroom Code of Conduct

Respect for learning, for professors, staff and fellow students is to be shown at all times in all learning environments. The complete Classroom Code of Conduct is found in the Student Handbook.

Graduation Requirements

Students must apply for graduation via the online Form 150 found on the web site. Students who are on probation or reinstatement from dismissal are not allowed to apply for graduation without prior approval. Degrees are conferred three times per year when the following requirements are fulfilled:

1. A final overall graduate grade point average of at least 3.000 out of a possible 4.000 based on all required courses.
2. Completion of all courses in the student’s official program with a grade of C or better.
3. Completion of a graduation application form and payment of the graduation fee by the posted graduation deadline.
4. All official transcripts with date of graduation and required documents have been submitted.
5. Payment of all tuition and fees (library fines, parking tickets, etc.).
6. Completion of the above requirements within a period of seven years.

Exceptions

• Interruption by military service automatically extends the deadline.
• In extraordinary circumstances, a student may apply in writing to the Office of the Dean for extension of the deadline.

Diplomas

Diplomas only record the degree earned. Designation of Majors and/or Concentrations completed are included on the official transcript. Unless requested otherwise by the student, multiple concentrations will be listed alphabetically on the transcript.