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The Final Countdown: Preparing for Graduation. Katrina Vegter , Academic Advising Director. Agenda. 3. Plan Your Final Term Curriculum Reminders Winter 2013 Course Planning 2. Register Course Bidding Refresher Graduate! . MBA Curriculum Reminders. Minimum 57 credits needed to graduate
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The Final Countdown: Preparing for Graduation Katrina Vegter, Academic Advising Director
Agenda 3. Plan Your Final Term • Curriculum Reminders • Winter 2013 Course Planning 2. Register • Course Bidding Refresher • Graduate!
MBA Curriculum Reminders • Minimum 57 credits needed to graduate • 10 of 57 may be non-Business coursework • Strategy 503: World Economy (1.5 cr) • Winter A & Winter B sections
MBA Curriculum Reminders • Business Law/Ethics class (choose from a list) • BA 512 (B), LHC 507 (B), LHC 508 (B), LHC 509 (A), LHC 514 (B), LHC 582 (full term) • Communications requirement (choose from a list) • LHC 522 (A or B), LHC 524 (A)
MAcc Curriculum Reminders • 30 credits end of Winter • Winter Core • ACC 630 • ACC 625 • One of required electives • 2 if you waived a core course
Your Final Semester Electives • What did you want to learn when you applied to Ross? Have you accomplished that goal? • Which skills do you still want to develop? • What do you find interesting, exciting and energizing? • What challenges you? • Think outside the box. • Finish on a high note – stay focused and fully engaged.
Electives with applications • BA 685 - International Business Immersion (3.0 credits): Health Care Delivery in Emerging Markets (11/5 application deadline) • BE 688 - Washington, D.C. Residential on Health Care Policy and Politics (3.0 credits) • LHC 688 - Washington Campus Business and the Public Policy Process (3.0 credits) • MO 623 - Becoming a Transformational Leader (3.0 credits) • STRATEGY 659 - Global Projects II (3.0 credits) More info: http://www2.bus.umich.edu/MyiMpact/academics/register/MBA2
Elective Options • Graduate Business Coursework (500-800) • 47 minimum credits • Graduate level Non-Business Coursework • Up to 10 credits towards 57 total • 500-800 level, sometimes 400 level • rackham.umich.edu/academic_information/programs/ • Every department is different – reach out • Be aware of class times and locations!
Elective Options • Undergraduate Foreign Language Coursework • Need Instructor Consent & file request with Ross Academic Services • B or higher grade required • Half credit earned toward MBA • (5 credit class = 2.5 credits towards 57) • Included in 10 credits of non-Business coursework • Max 6 credits earned toward MBA
Winter 2013 Registration Timeline • NOW: Winter Course Bidding is OPEN • Closes Monday 11/12 at 10 am • Monday 11/12 at 10 am: Deadline to clear Financial Hold • November 19-21 and on: General Registration via WA
Course Bidding Specifics • Bidding for Winter A + Winter B combined • Results will be max 16.50 total with no more than 10.5 credits in either A or B • Seats awarded in order of highest to lowest bids • You can bid for overlapping classes but won’t get overlapping classes
Course Bidding – Tips • Watch course pre-reqs • Bid for degree requirements • If course is the focus, bid on multiple sections (degree requirements – do this!) • If time is the focus, bid for only that one section
Course Bidding – Tips • No point carry-over – spend them all • Use prior market-clear information carefully • Your points = your prioritization • Spend non-standard points • Don’t wait until the last minute CLEAR FINANCIAL HOLD before bidding ends
Applying for Graduation • Make sure you are ready to graduate • Review degree requirements, rules and regulations, and complete a degree audit in Wolverine Access by selecting "Academic Requirements." • You are strongly encouraged to meet with an Academic Advisor if you have questions • Deadline to apply – mid-February (TBD)
Commencement • Applying for graduation does not obligate you to attend a Commencement ceremony. • Ross Commencement, May 3, 2013: http://www.bus.umich.edu/commencement • 4 pm – MAccs • 7 pm - MBAs • University Commencement May 4, 2013 : http://www.umich.edu/~gradinfo/
Resources • Registration Info: iMpact > Academics Tab > Registration Menu > Register • Elective Options: iMpact > Academics Tab > Curriculum Menu> Elective Options • Appointments: iMpact > Academics Tab > Academic Advising System
Walk-In Hours • E2420 Walk-in Advising:M-F:1 p.m. - 3 p.m. • Winter Garden Hours: • Wednesday 11/7: 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. • Friday 11/9: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. • Thursday 11/15: 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. • Monday 11/19: 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. • Wednesday 12/5: 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Questions? Academic Services E2420 rossacadservices@umich.edu (734) 647-4933