Graduate School of Business Administration 2012-2013 Academic Bulletin Graduate School of Business Administration 2012-2013 Academic Bulletin Admissions Telephone: (212) 636-6200 Fax: (212) 636-7076 E-mail: admissionsgb@fordham.edu IMPORTANT NOTICE Students are ultimately responsible for knowing and observing all regulations that may affect their status in the Graduate School of Business Administration For this reason they are expected to acquaint themselves with the contents of this bulletin and to read regularly the notices posted on the appropriate bulletin boards Student Services Telephone: (212) 636-6104 Fax: (212) 636-7144 E-mail: gbastudents@fordham.edu Fordham University’s seal, above, contains the University motto: Sapientia et Doctrina – Wisdom and Learning Issued at Fordham University, Lincoln Center, NY 10023 Graduate School of Business Administration Fordham University 113 West 60th Street, New York, NY 10023 Faculty Services Telephone: (212) 636-6150 Fax: (212) 765-5573 Website: www.fordham.edu/business Table of contents Fordham University Entrepreneurship Studies Fordham Startups Fordham Graduate School of Business Administration 5 Special Academic Programs and 63 Partnerships Executive MBA Program 63 MBA Cohort Program 63 Deming Scholars MBA Program 64 Pre-MBA Program 64 Joint JD/MBA Program 64 BS/MS Program 65 BS/MBA Program 65 MBA Consulting Program 65 Beijing International MBA 65 Gateway Program 66 ESADE Program 66 Other Partners for International Study 66 MBA/Master in Global Management, Thunderbird Partnership 66 Co-op Program with the Fordham School of Law 66 MBA Program of Study Requirements for Completion Areas of Concentration Dual Concentration Academic Designations Waivers 12 Graduate Tutorials 13 Concentrations Accounting and Taxation MBA in Public Accountancy MS in Taxation MBA in Public Accountancy and MS in Taxation (MTA) MBA in Accounting MS in Accounting 14 14 15 Academic Research Centers And Consortia Center for Communications Center for Digital Transformation Center for Humanistic Management Center for Positive Marketing Center for Research in Contemporary Finance Donald McGannon Communication Research Center Fordham Consortium Fordham University Pricing Center Frank J Petrilli Center for Research in International Finance Global Healthcare Innovation Management Center Trans-Atlantic Finance Institute 22 Finance and Business Economics MBA in Finance MS in Global Finance (MSGF) MS in Quantitative Finance (MSQF) 27 27 29 29 Information Systems MBA in Information Systems Joint MBA and MS in Information Systems MS in Business Analytics (MSBA) 38 38 40 41 Management Systems MBA in Management Systems 45 45 22 23 24 FACILITIES AND SERVICES 83 Enrollment Development and Admissions 85 TUITION AND FEES 89 Financial Aid 89 Loans 89 Scholarships 91 Administration and CAREER MANAGEMENT 93 93 AWARDS AND HONORS 56 56 58 59 92 STUDENT Services Policies and Procedures 55 Specialized Master’s Degree Programs MS in Business Enterprise (MBE) MS in Investor Relations (MIR) Three-Continent MS in Global Management (3C MGM) 69 69 68 68 68 FACULTY 70 Full-Time 70 Adjunct 78 Marketing 49 MBA in Marketing 49 MS in Marketing Intelligence (MSMI) 50 LAW AND ETHICS 67 67 67 67 67 67 68 68 68 CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS Accounting and Taxation 15 16 17 Communication and Media Management MBA in Communication and Media Management MS in Media Management MS in Media Entrepreneurship (MSME) 61 62 98 DIRECTORIES 99 Lincoln Center 99 Westchester Campus of Fordham University 99 ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2012-2013 Fordham University Graduate School of Business Administration 100 Fordham University businesses and other entities devoted to the advancement of management education Established in 1916, AACSB International provides internationally recognized accreditation for undergraduate, master’s and doctoral programs in business and accounting Fordham University is a private educational institution governed by an independent board of trustees under a charter granted in 1846 by the New York State Legislature Since 1841, when Fordham was founded as a Catholic seminary, it has provided education in liberal arts and selected professional areas at both the undergraduate and graduate levels AACSB accreditation is known worldwide as the longest standing, most recognized form of specialized, professional accreditation an institution and its business programs can earn As of July 2012, 655 member institutions based in 44 countries and territories around the globe hold AACSB Accreditation Today, the University has 10 schools and more than 15,000 students enrolled at three campuses The Rose Hill campus is situated on 89 acres of a former country estate in the Bronx, 12 miles north of Manhattan Rose Hill is home to: Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action Policies Fordham University is an academic institution that, in compliance with Federal, state and local laws, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, gender, national origin, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, veteran status, disability or any other basis prohibited by law • Fordham College at Rose Hill • Fordham Graduate School of Arts and Sciences • Fordham Graduate School of Religion and Religious Education • Fordham School of Professional and Continuing Studies • Gabelli School of Business Fordham’s Lincoln Center Campus is located adjacent to the worldrenowned performing arts complex in New York City Six schools are located at Lincoln Center: No otherwise qualified person shall be discriminated against in any programs or activities of the University because of disability Likewise, in accordance with Title IX regulations, no person shall be discriminated against on the basis of sex in any education programs and activities • Fordham College at Lincoln Center • Fordham Graduate School of Business Administration • Fordham Graduate School of Education • Fordham Graduate School of Social Service • Fordham School of Professional and Continuing Studies • Fordham School of Law Fordham University does not knowingly support or patronize any organization that engages in discrimination The University continues its commitment to affirmative action by providing the means to recruit, employ and promote women and other under-represented minorities in the interest of attaining workplace diversity The Director of Equity and Equal Opportunity is available to all members of the Fordham community for consultation, training and development of those methods and initiatives that advance a more diversified workforce, and ensure nondiscrimination, access to equal employment opportunities and fair treatment of individuals It is the responsibility of the Director of Equity and Equal Opportunity to monitor and report regularly on the University’s efforts to achieve diversity and compliance with all laws pertaining to non-discrimination Fordham’s suburban campus in Westchester, New York, also conducts classes for the following schools: • Fordham Graduate School of Business Administration • Fordham Graduate School of Education • Fordham Graduate School of Social Service • Fordham School of Professional and Continuing Studies Fordham and the Jesuit Tradition Fordham is known as “The Jesuit University of New York” because members of the Society of Jesus have been teaching here from its earliest days The Jesuits have a 450-year history of excellence in education that recognizes the importance of the individual’s moral responsibility The Jesuit tradition of teaching seeks to stretch the imagination of students, to sharpen their intelligence, and to help them confront the question of what should be, while at the same time learning to extend the boundaries of what can be For more information, please contact Kathryn J Rodgers, Interim Director of Equity and Equal Opportunity, at (718) 817-3112 Sexual Harassment Sexual harassment will not be tolerated in the University community It subverts the mission of the University and threatens the well-being, educational experiences and careers of students, faculty and staff Any member of the faculty, staff or student body of the University who believes that he or she has been or is being subjected to sexual harassment is urged to use resolution procedures The full sexual harassment policy is available for review in the Office of the Associate Dean for Student Services Accreditations The Graduate School of Business Administration shares in the numerous accreditations of Fordham University, which is also a member of the Middle States Association of Colleges and is registered by the Board of Regents of the State of New York Degree-granting programs offered at Fordham University’s Graduate School of Business Administration are accredited by the AACSB International, The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business This global, nonprofit membership organization includes educational institutions, Fordham University Graduate School of Business Administration Fordham UNIVERSITY Officers of Fordham University Officers of Administration Joseph M McShane, S.J., Ph.D President Stephen Freedman, Ph.D Provost John J Lordan, M.B.A., M.P.A., C.P.A Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer Msgr Joseph G Quinn, J.D., J.C.L Vice President for Mission and Ministry Brian J Byrne, Ph.D * Vice President for Lincoln Center Roger A Milici, Jr., M.A Vice President for Development and University Relations Thomas A Dunne, J.D Vice President for Administration Jeffrey L Gray, M.S.A Vice President for Student Affairs Frank Simio, B.S., C.P.A Vice President for Finance Frank J Sirianni, Ph.D Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer Peter A Stace, Ph.D Vice President for Enrollment Marco A Valera, M.B.A Vice President for Facilities Management Margaret T Ball, J.D Secretary board of trustees Robert D Daleo Chair Mark H Tuohey III Vice Chair Elizabeth Burns Secretary Stephen E Bepler Rosemary T Berkery Vincent Biagi, S.J Kenneth J Boller, S.J James E Buckman John Cecero, S.J Emanuel Chirico Michael J Cosgrove Gerald C Crotty Christopher F Fitzmaurice Dennis J FitzSimons Nora Ahern Grose Patricia Heller Peter W Howe Darlene Luccio Jordan John M Keane Andrew C Kerin William Loschert Henry S Miller Patricia M Nazemetz Armondo Nuñez Joseph P Parkes, S.J Loretta A Preska Dennis G Ruppel Peter John Sacripanti Thomas P Salice Luis San Miguel Edward M Stroz William J Toppeta Vincent Viola Lilian Wu *  ecipient of the Bene Merenti award for R 20 years of service to Fordham University Fordham University Graduate School of Business Administration Trustees Emeriti Robert E Campbell John J Cook, Jr John R Costantino Maurice J Cunniffe William P Frank Herbert A Granath Paul B Guenther J Kenneth Hickman Joseph A O’Hare, S.J Trustee Fellows Maureen Scannell Bateman Richard J Buoncore Charles C Carella Winston J Churchill Edwin A Cohen Carolyn N Dolan Christine F Driessen William J Flynn Thomas J Harrington John J Kirby Gerold F L Klauer V John Kriss Sharon W Lindsay Robert F Long John Lyons Sylvester D McClearn Raymond V O’Brien Charles Osgood Joel I Picket Eugene C Rainis Nicholas A Romano Paul C Saunders Robert Shapiro Margaret M Smyth Paul A Soden John E Toffolon, Jr Paul A Veteri John S Wilcha Paul G Williamson Fordham Graduate School of business administration Our mission is to educate business professionals and equip them to manage effectively in a range of leadership roles With equal emphasis, we strive to enable our graduates to grow continuously in the changing global environment To achieve these goals, we take maximum advantage of our extraordinary location and forge links with national and international companies that maintain a corporate presence in New York’s regional economy We are committed to: instilling skills necessitated by globalization; ethics in business; understanding the use of technological innovation; lifelong achievement of intellectual excellence; the use of metropolitan New York’s unique bounty of resources; and humanistic concern for our students PROGRAMS OF STUDY Master of Business Administration (MBA) (HEGIS 0506) Concentrations in: • Accounting • Communication and Media Management • Finance • Information Systems • Management Systems • Marketing • Public Accountancy (HEGIS 0502) Certificate Programs In addition to degree-granting programs, Certificate Programs are offered for master graduates who wish to continue their professional education Below are certificate offerings See page 69 for more information Fordham’s Graduate School of Business Administration at Lincoln Center was founded in 1969 in the Jesuit tradition of excellence in education, intellectual rigor and ethical conduct Embracing those ideals, we are dedicated to being an institution of international distinction The school offers programs of study leading to the degrees listed below Accounting and Taxation (HEGIS 0502.00) • Certificate in Accounting • Certificate in Accounting and Taxation • Certificate in Taxation (HEGIS 0502.10) Special Programs Fordham Graduate School of Business Administration offers students with a strong interest in global business several distinct options: they can earn a special International Business Designation in conjunction with their concentration (see page 10); apply to our Three-Continent Masters in Global Management (3C MGM) which has been specially designed for students planning careers in international business (see page 59); enroll in Fordham’s Executive MBA (EMBA) Program (see page 63); or earn a dual degree with the Thunderbird School of Global Management (see page 66) Designations for students interested in specializing in Electronic Business, Entrepreneurship or Global Sustainability are also available (see pages 10-11) Master of Science (MS) • Accounting (HEGIS 0502.00) • Business Analytics (MSBA) (HEGIS 0702.00) • Business Enterprise (MBE) (HEGIS 0506) • Global Finance (MSGF) (HEGIS 0504.00) • Investor Relations (MIR) (HEGIS 0505.00) • Marketing Intelligence (MSMI) (HEGIS 0505.00) • Media Entrepreneurship (MSME) (HEGIS 0599.00) • Media Management (HEGIS 0599) • Quantitative Finance (MSQF) (HEGIS 0504.00) • Taxation (HEGIS 0502.10) • Three-Continent Global Management (3C MGM) (HEGIS 0504) Several of the programs offered at Fordham’s Graduate School of Business Administration are exceptional in their fields The first is a rigorous 99-credit program that integrates the subjects of taxation and accounting Called the MBA in Public Accountancy and Master of Science in Taxation (MTA), it is a comprehensive program designed to meet the demand from accounting firms and multinational corporations for broadly educated tax professionals (see page 15) Special Programs • Beijing International MBA (BiMBA) (HEGIS 0506) • Executive MBA (HEGIS 0506) • Joint JD/MBA (HEGIS 0506/1401) • MBA/MGM Thunderbird Partnership • MBA/MSQF • Taxation and Accounting (MTA) (HEGIS 0502.10) In addition to the MBA in Finance, Fordham’s Graduate School of Business Administration offers a Master of Science in Quantitative Finance (MSQF) that equips students with the latest intelligence and problem-solving skills for careers in the global financial services industry (see page 29) Law and Ethics courses are offered as breadth electives Additional courses are on page 55 for the Law and Ethics area Entrepreneurship courses are also offered as breadth electives within the Law and Ethics area Some are used for the Entrepreneurship academic designation as outlined on pages 11 and 61 Fordham University Graduate School of Business Administration Fordham graduate school of business administration Another exceptional program is a special MBA concentration in Communication and Media Management designed for corporate officers in the communications industries (see page 22) Two additional master programs include our Master of Science in Global Finance (see page 29) and our Master of Science in Media Management (see page 23) westchester Campus OF FORDHAM UNIVERSITY The Graduate School of Business Administration also offers its MBA program at the Westchester Campus of Fordham University in West Harrison, New York Courses are taught by the same distinguished faculty as at Fordham’s Lincoln Center Campus Full- and part-time students can complete all requirements for the MBA at this suburban campus in the following concentrations: Finance, Management Systems and Marketing Newly introduced specialized master’s degree programs include the MS in Business Analytics (MSBA), the MS in Business Enterprise (MBE), the MS in Investor Relations (MIR), the MS in Marketing Intelligence (MSMI), the MS in Media Entrepreneurship (MSME) and the ThreeContinent MS in Global Management (3C MGM) (see pages 56-60 for details) The 3C MGM Program prepares students for leadership positions in global business and includes multinational training in the United States, Europe and India Students may take from one to four courses per trimester, and while they can complete most degrees entirely at the Westchester Campus, they may move freely between Westchester and Lincoln Center The trimester system is the same at both campuses, with classes in Westchester offered Monday and Wednesday evenings The Westchester Campus is located on Westchester Avenue in West Harrison, New York Beijing Campus A consortium of 27 Jesuit business schools offers an MBA program, called the Beijing International MBA (BiMBA), in Beijing, China The BiMBA Program is housed in a former prince’s residence, renovated for modern use Fordham University’s graduate business students have the opportunity to participate in the Beijing International MBA program at Peking University by studying there for a semester Students may take up to 12 credits at BiMBA and should meet with an advisor before choosing classes They must be in good academic standing (GPA of 3.0 or higher) in order to participate Please contact the Office of Student Services at (212) 636-6104 for more information Fordham in New York City Fordham’s Lincoln Center Campus is located in New York City, the nation’s premier hub of commerce and culture As the world’s finance center, the city maintains stock exchanges that trade shares of companies collectively worth $16 trillion, more than five times the value of any other city’s exchange listings anywhere in the world New York is also home to more than 100 museums and art galleries, two world-class opera companies, four celebrated ballet companies, 42 professional orchestras, and the country’s largest, most vibrant theatrical district, as well as 10 professional sports teams and more than 23,000 restaurants Full- and part-time students accepted at the Lincoln Center Campus study near Columbus Circle at 113 West 60th Street, which provides easy accessibility from most places of business It is also conveniently close to the social and cultural magnets of Lincoln Center and the Upper West Side to the north, the theater district and midtown Manhattan to the south, and Central Park to the east In addition, the campus’s seven-acre plaza creates a green oasis in the middle of a great metropolis The Lincoln Center Campus offers both day and evening classes, Monday through Thursday, on a trimester basis Terms begin in September, January and April Some Saturday and online classes are offered in the fall and spring trimesters Additional administrative and faculty offices are located half a block away at 33 West 60th Street, 4th Floor and at 1790 Broadway, 13th Floor Fordham University Graduate School of Business Administration Fordham graduate school of business administration School Administration David A Gautschi, Ph.D Dean, Graduate School of Business Administration Donna C Rapaccioli, Ph.D * Dean, Gabelli School of Business, Dean of Business Faculty Ilhan Akbil, M.I.M Associate Dean, Enrollment Development and Admissions Victor Marek Borun, Ph.D * Associate Dean of the Faculty Sris Chatterjee, Ph.D * Associate Dean, Graduate Business Education John Zhuang Yang, Ph.D * Associate Dean, Beijing International MBA Program Francis Petit, Ed.D Associate Dean for Executive Programs Judith N Paul, M.B.A Assistant Dean, Administration and Career Management Patricia J Caffrey, M.B.A Director of Admissions Evangelos Katsamakas, Ph.D Information Systems Kenneth R Davis, J.D * Law and Ethics Michael Pirson, Ph.D Director, Center for Humanistic Management Falguni K Sen, Ph.D * Management Systems Wullianallur “RP” Raghupathi, Ph.D Director, Center for Digital Transformation Dawn B Lerman, Ph.D Marketing Academic Program Directors Matthew J Brodie, M.S., C.F.P Director, Taxation Program Ren Raw Chen, Ph.D Director, Master of Science Programs in Finance Marcia H Flicker, Ph.D * Director, Master of Science in Business Enterprise (MBE) Program Kevin Jackson, Ph.D Director, Three-Continent Master of Global Management (3C MGM) Program Peter Johnson, M.S Director, Master of Science in Marketing Intelligence (MSMI) Program Gilbert Stack, Ph.D Director of Assessment and Accreditation Wullianallur “RP” Raghupathi, Ph.D Director, Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) Program Elizabeth A Barrett, M.P.P.M Senior Director, Marketing, Communications and Events Allen I Schiff, Ph.D * Director, Accounting and Taxation Programs Ilze Frierson, M.B.A Director, Student Services and Information Systems Yvette Adeosun, M.S.W Director, Domestic Enrollment Development Banu Paksoy, M.B.A Director, International Enrollment Development Katherine Randolph, M.A Director, International Partnerships Area Chairs Stephen H Bryan, Ph.D Accounting and Taxation John A Fortunato, Ph.D Communication and Media Management An Yan, Ph.D Finance and Business Economics Philip M Napoli, Ph.D Director, Donald McGannon Communication Research Center Director, Center for Communications Yusif E Simaan, Ph.D * Director, Master of Science in Investor Relations (MIR) Program Research center and Special Program Directors Hooman Estelami, Ph.D Director, Fordham University Pricing Center Iftekhar Hasan, Ph.D Co-Director, Center for Research in Contemporary Finance Jean A Howard, M.B.A Director, Fordham Startups Dawn Lerman, Ph.D Director, Center for Positive Marketing James R Lothian, Ph.D * Director, Frank J Petrilli Center for Research and Finance Director, Trans-Atlantic Finance Institute Falguni K Sen, Ph.D * Director, Global Healthcare Innovation Management Center An Yan, Ph.D Co-Director, Center for Research in Contemporary Finance Executive Committee Benjamin Cole, Ph.D Frank M Werner, Ph.D * Robert M Wharton, Ph.D * ELECTION COMMITTEE Mark A Conrad, Ph.D * Evangelos Katsamakas, Ph.D Steve Raymar, Ph.D * Esther Solomon, Ph.D * Frank M Werner, Ph.D * Joint Councils David A Gautschi, Ph.D Dean, Graduate School of Business Administration Donna C Rapaccioli, Ph.D * Dean, Gabelli School of Business Dean of Business Faculty Elizabeth Pinho-Cosenza, J.D Secretary GBA Curriculum Committee John T Carey, Ph.D Sertan Kabadayi, Ph.D Evangelos Katsamakas, Ph.D Michael Pirson, Ph.D Stanley Veliotis, J.D * Recipient of the Bene Merenti award for 20 years of service to Fordham University Fordham University Graduate School of Business Administration Fordham graduate school of business administration FORDHAM GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION ADVISORY Council Robert P Ambrosini, GBA ‘81 Executive Vice President & CFO Bureau of National Affairs, Inc Dr Ronald J Anton, S.J Darcy Antonellis, GBA ’96 President, Technical Operations Warner Brothers Technical Operations Inc Hilal Aytemiz, GBA ’00 Owner Aytemizler Textile Ind & Trades Co Ltd Frank J Branchini, GBA ‘72 COO Emblem Health Inc Gerard A Byrne, FCRH ‘66 Founder/Partner Fidelis Global Enterprises LLC Bill Catucci Former Chairman & CEO ATT Canada William R Chess, GBA ’74 COO (retired) Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide Edwin A Cohen, PHA ‘55 Chairman Summit BioSciences, Inc Albert M Erisman, Ph.D Founder & Director Institute for Business, Technology & Ethics Ronald S Posner Principal PS Capital, LLC William Filonuk Jr., FCRH ’77, GBA ’83 Managing Director, Asset Servicing Bank of New York Mellon Inc Andrew Rudd, Ph.D Founder, Chairman & CEO ASI-Advisor Software Sander A Flaum Principal Flaum Navigators Patrick A Russo, GBA ‘81 Principal The Salter Group Barbara M Healy, FCRH ’85, GBA ’93 Managing Director (past) NYSE The Fordham Graduate School of Business Administration is privileged to benefit from the experience and advice of these internationally recognized business leaders Phylis M Esposito, TM ‘73 President Esposito Consulting Group J Brendan Ryan, FCRH ‘64 Chairman Foote Cone & Belding Colleen M Jones, GBA ‘88 Senior Vice President, Member Klingenstein Fields & Company LLC Steven Silberstein Managing Partner Coastal Partners, LLC Richard G Ketchum CEO FINRA Emily L Smith, GBA ’77 Managing Director (retired) Scudder Investments Milton Longobardi Jr., GBA ‘80 Director-Marketing & Vendas Sao Paulo Turismo, S.A Athan Stephanopoulos, GBA ‘07 Founder & CEO GorillaSpot Media Bruce MacMillan Former Corporate Secretary SUGEN and Caliper Life Sciences, Inc Edward M Stroz, GSB ‘79 Co-President Stroz Friedberg, LLC Christophe Maubert President, Fragrance Division Robertet Group Edmund D Toben, GBA ’73 CIO (retired) Colgate-Palmolive Doreen Mogavero President & CEO Mogavero, Lee & Co., Inc Bert Twaalfhoven, FCRH ’52 Founder & President European Forum for Entrepreneurship Research (EFER) Sunny Oh Global Marketing Director, Local Google, Inc Gen Peter Pace, U.S.M.C (Ret) 16th Chairman United States Joint Chiefs of Staff A.P “Preetham” Parigi Member, Board of Bennett, Coleman and Co (holding company of Times of India Group) Bharat Wakhlu Resident Director Tata Services, Ltd Seiichi Yamaguchi, GBA ’03 President & CEO Yamaha Music + Electronics (China) Co., Ltd J Spero Zacharias, GBA ‘03 Senior Vice President, International Field Operations-Services Manager The Chubb Corporation Tony Zahorik Vice President Burke Institute Fordham University Graduate School of Business Administration MBA Program of study Fordham’s Master of Business Administration Program provides the knowledge and skills necessary for graduates to become leaders in business Students acquire a comprehensive education for the fundamentals of business through required courses and also develop expertise in a specific field by concentrating in one or two of six areas: Accounting, Communication and Media Management, Finance, Information Systems, Management Systems and Marketing Each concentration is complemented by advanced courses in other areas to round out the education The information, skills and contacts offered in these courses are assets that culminate in a career-enhancing portfolio of knowledge, experience and networks Fordham’s MBA programs view business education in the same way that an investor combines a carefully balanced assortment of financial assets to achieve maximum returns The result is a powerful combination of knowledge and abilities designed to serve graduates throughout their professional careers Each student receives an MBA or MS Program of Study sheet, which outlines the specific courses (s)he must complete to earn an MBA or MS This document, provided by the Office of Student Services, is individualized for each student in consultation with the office’s academic advisors to reflect the student’s personal goals Requirements for Completion of the Degree Completion of a single concentration is 69 credits However, the number of credits varies if the student is pursuing a second concentration, which also depends upon the student’s program Free Electives These credits enable students to take additional courses in their concentration or breadth elective courses Dual Concentration Students in the regular MBA, the MBA in Public Accountancy and the EMBA Program have the option of working toward a second concentration Program prerequisites (three courses, nine credits) BE 6220 Managerial Economics (see page 31) DG 6810 Mathematical Methods for Business (see page 48) DG 6820 Statistics (see page 48) The requirements of the second concentration are fulfilled by the completion of five courses from one area of concentration (Accounting, Communication and Media Management, Finance, Information Systems, Management Systems or Marketing) and the completion of three breadth electives that are outside the concentrating areas of study, and no more than two from any area There are no free electives MBA Core Business Courses (required) (eight courses, 24 credits) AC 6111 Fundamentals of Accounting (see page 18) BL 6310 Business Law I (see page 55) FN 6411 The Financial Environment (see page 32) (Prerequisite AC 6111) IS 6910 Management Information Systems (see page 42) MG 6613 Fundamentals of Management (see page 46) (Prerequisites BE 6220 & DG 6820) MK 6710 Marketing Management (see page 52) (Prerequisite BE 6220) MG 6627 Operations Management (see page 46) (Prerequisite MG 6613) MG 7660 Business Policy (see page 47) (Prerequisites all core courses) MG 7660 Business Policy, the capstone course of the MBA, should be taken as close to the end of the program as possible and only after the other core courses have been completed Because of its integral importance to the program, this course will not be waived All areas of concentration must be completed within five courses Each concentration has its own requirements, and those requirements must be completed The total credit requirement without waivers is 72 credits Exception to the rule: Students pursuing a dual concentration in Public Accountancy and Finance need to take four additional Finance courses, for a total of 81 credits, to complete the program For more information, please contact the Office of Student Services at (212) 636-6104 Academic Designations In response to the evolution of modern business practice and needs, Fordham’s Graduate School of Business Administration has added new concepts to many courses in electronic business, entrepreneurship, international business and global sustainability This process mirrors the worldwide economic environment, where technology is changing all organizations; where entrepreneurial activity in both new and established companies is a key to business success; where the distinction between international and domestic business is rapidly diminishing; and where business must answer the call to create a future based on a low-carbon sustainable economy Areas of Concentration (five courses, 15 credits) A concentration consists of advanced-level courses from one of six areas: Accounting, Communication and Media Management, Finance, Information Systems, Management Systems or Marketing Specific concentration requirements are set forth in each area description Breadth Electives (five courses, 15 credits) Students must take five advanced-level courses outside their concentration Advanced-level courses are 7000- or 8000-numbered courses Only two courses can be taken in the same area Fordham University Graduate School of Business Administration Enrollment Development and Admissions APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR DEGREE AND NON-DEGREE granting PROGRAMS LETTERS OF PROGRAM RECOMMENDATION ESSAYS GMAT/GRE INTERVIEW MBA Two Professional Three GMAT or GRE Not Required Executive MBA Two Professional One GMAT or GRE Required MBA in Public Accountancy & Two Professional or Academic Three GMAT or GRE Required Two Professional or Academic Three GMAT or GRE Not Required JD/MBA Two Professional or Academic Three GMAT or GRE Not Required MS in Accounting Two Professional or Academic Three GMAT or GRE Not Required MS in Business Analytics Two Professional or Academic One GMAT or GRE Required MS in Business Enterprise Two Professional or Academic Three Not Required Not Required MS in Global Finance Two Professional or Academic One GMAT or GRE Required MS in Investor Relations Two Professional or Academic One Not Required Not Required MS in Marketing Intelligence Two Professional or Academic One GMAT or GRE Required MS in Media Entrepreneurship Two Professional or Academic One GMAT or GRE Required MS in Media Management Two Professional or Academic Three GMAT or GRE Not Required MS in Taxation Two Professional or Academic Three GMAT or GRE Not Required MS in Quantitative Finance Two Professional or Academic One GMAT or GRE Required Global Management Two Professional or Academic One GMAT or GRE Required Pre-MBA Not Required Not Required Not Required Not Required Certificate Programs One Professional One Not Required Not Required Visiting Students Letter of Good Standing from Current Graduate Program N/A Required Not Required Taxation (MTA) MBA in Public Accountancy Continent Master of All applications must be submitted online and require a non-refundable $130 application fee To apply online, please visit our website at www.bnet.fordham.edu/admissions and click on “Apply Now” to create your personalized VIP page and begin your application 87 87 Fordham University Graduate School of Business Administration Fordham University Graduate School of Business Administration Enrollment Development and Admissions Students must be accepted to the partner school in order to benefit from this program Fordham students who have completed less than half of their core and elective courses at the time of a move will receive their degrees from the university to which they move If they have completed more than half of their degree requirements, they will complete the Fordham degree requirements at the Jebnet school nearest their relocation Portable MBA Studies: Jebnet Network of Jesuit Colleges & Universities Fordham University is a participating member of “JEBNET,” the Network of MBA Programs of Jesuit Colleges and Universities In response to part-time students whose professional responsibilities require them to relocate to other parts of the United States, Jebnet provides students with the opportunity to complete their degree requirements at a cooperating institution Students can complete their MBA requirements without the loss of significant credits that can occur when transferring between schools The institutions in the network include: Boston College Canisius College Creighton University Fairfield University Fordham University Gonzaga University John Carroll University Loyola College in Maryland Loyola Marymount University Loyola University Chicago Loyola University New Orleans Marquette University Fordham MBA students who are moving to other cities before completing their degrees must contact the Office of Student Services at (212) 636-6104 More information is available on the Jebnet website at www.jebnet.org/mba Saint Joseph’s University Saint Louis University Santa Clara University Seattle University University of Dayton University of Detroit Mercy University of Portland University of San Diego University of San Francisco University of Scranton Xavier University Students from other Jebnet schools wishing to attend Fordham Graduate School of Business Administration should contact the Office of Admissions at (212) 636-6200 or admissionsgb@fordham.edu for details on program requirements and the application process 88 Fordham University Graduate School of Business Administration tuition and fees Tuition During their MBA studies, full-time students can participate in a maximum of three 300-hour or six 150-hour assignments and receive up to $21,060 in tuition remission A Graduate Assistant Application must be submitted to the Graduate School of Business Admissions Office for consideration For more information, visit www.bnet.fordham.edu Follow the link to Admissions, click on “Financial Aid” and select “Graduate Assistantships.” The University and its Board of Trustees reserve the right to adjust, without notice, the following charges to reflect economic conditions The following are the charges effective for the academic year 2012-2013 Application $130 Tuition per Credit $1,199 International Student Service (per term) $26 University General Fee $90 Technology Access Fee $66 Waiver Examination Fee $100 Replacement of Picture ID Card $25 Study Abroad Fee $250 Maintenance of Matriculation $40 Graduate Business Orientation $150 Finance Charge on Overdue Balances (per month) 1.5% The Federal Student Aid Application Process (FAFSA) The Graduate School of Business Administration at Fordham University uses the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine the financial need of each student Students must submit a Student Aid Report (SAR) to the Office of Enrollment and Financial Services to be considered for any loan This process takes four to six weeks Students seeking financial aid for the 2012-2013 academic year should submit a FAFSA to the Federal Student Aid Programs as soon as possible FAFSA forms are available online at www.fafsa.ed.gov Loans Federal Direct Stafford Loan Program The Federal Direct Stafford Loan is a popular low-interest education loan designed for graduate students Direct Stafford Loan funds are guaranteed and issued by the federal government U.S citizens or eligible non-citizens are eligible to apply Students who are matriculated and enrolled in six credits or more per semester may borrow up to $20,500 annually with an aggregate lifetime maximum of $138,500 The aggregate lifetime maximum limit includes outstanding undergraduate and graduate Federal Direct Stafford Loans Financial Aid Financial assistance is available to students who are enrolled for six or more credits in degree-granting programs U.S citizens or eligible noncitizens are only eligible to apply for U.S government grants and loans Please note: Pre-MBA students are not eligible to apply for federal funding Full-time students may be eligible to receive graduate assistantships, scholarships and/or loans Part-time students may choose from scholarships and/or loan programs Veterans of the U.S Armed Forces may be eligible for education benefits through the Yellow Ribbon Program, depending on their length of service, category of service, and the dates of service Historically, there were two types of Federal Direct Stafford Loans: subsidized and unsubsidized However, effective July 1, 2012, the U.S Department of Education will only offer graduate students the Unsubsidized Direct Stafford Loan, not the Subsidized Direct Stafford Loan Eligible students will be able to continue to borrow the $20,500 maximum annually as in previous years, but interest will accrue on the entire amount of the loan upon disbursement Direct Stafford Loans have a 1% origination fee which is deducted from the original loan amount prior to disbursement, and a fixed annual interest rate of 6.8 percent For further details on financial aid, please consult www.bnet.fordham edu/admissions/financial-aid/index.asp, and review the Financing Your MBA Guidebook All Federal Direct Stafford Loan applicants are required by Federal regulations to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine eligibility The FAFSA form may be filed online at www.fafsa.ed.gov (For directions to complete the Direct Stafford Loan application, please go to www.bnet.fordham.edu/admissions/financial_aid and download the Financing Your MBA Guidebook) Graduate Assistantships Full-time domestic and international students (those registered for 12 or more credits) are eligible to participate in the Graduate Assistantship Program Students receive partial tuition payment in exchange for working for an administrator or providing research support for a faculty member (see chart below) The assistantships are assigned as either 150 hour (10 hours per week, per term) or 300 hour (20 hours per week, per term) graduate assistantship program: fall 2012 – summer 2013 value of tuition cost tuition cost assistantship for 15 credits (15 credits) minus assistantship 150-hour $3,510 $17,985 $14,475 $7,020 $17,985 $10,965 assistantship 300-hour assistantship 89 89 Fordham University Graduate School of Business Administration Fordham University Graduate School of Business Administration tuition and fees Awards are based on academic merit and financial need GBA loan applications are made available via GBA email correspondence during the first week of classes of the Fall and Spring terms Additional information and applications are available through Fordham Graduate School of Business Administration, Office of Admissions, 113 West 60th Street, Room 616, New York, NY, 10023, (212) 636-6200, admissionsgb@fordham.edu Direct Graduate PLUS Loans Graduate business students are eligible to borrow under the Direct Graduate PLUS Loan Program up to their cost of attendance minus other financial assistance in the Federal Direct Stafford Loan Program Eligibility for this credit-based loan is based on a federal requirement that the applicant does not have adverse credit history Direct Graduate PLUS loans have a fixed interest rate of 7.9 percent and interest is charged from the date of the first disbursement until the loan is paid in full Payments on a Direct Graduate PLUS loan are deferred until six (6) months after graduation or the date the student ceases to be enrolled at least half time Private Loans Private Education Loans can be obtained from various financial institutions The federal government does not guarantee these loans and interest generally begins to accrue from the date of disbursement Some private education loans may offer better pricing with a credit worthy co-signer Students may borrow up to the cost of education less all other financial aid received Students must be enrolled in a degree-seeking program for at least six (6) credit hours for each term for which federal funding is requested U.S citizens or eligible non-citizens are eligible to apply Congress has recently mandated that private loan lenders require borrowers to complete a Private Education Loan Applicant Self-Certification Form when requesting any private education loans The self-certification form must be submitted to your lender The form can be downloaded from www.fordham.edu/images/finaid/privateloanselfcertificationform.pdf Direct Graduate PLUS Loan applicants are required to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Students also must have applied for their annual loan maximum eligibility under the Federal and Unsubsidized Direct Stafford Loan Program before applying for a Direct Graduate PLUS Loan (For directions to complete the Direct Stafford Loan application, please go to www.bnet.fordham.edu/admissions/financial_ aid and download the Financing Your MBA Guidebook.) Tuition Management Systems (TMS) The Fordham University Monthly Payment Plan, offered by Tuition Management Systems (TMS), is a payment plan by which a student or parent, guardian, or sponsor of a student can make monthly payments for out-of-pocket expenses As of July 1, 2012, Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loan has a percent origination fee which will be deducted from the gross amount of the loan borrowed For more information on the Federal Stafford Loan and Direct Graduate PLUS Loan programs, visit studentaid.ed.gov/PortalsWebApp/ Students/English/Gradstudent.jsp Features • Ten monthly payments (for full-year plan) • Five monthly payments (for term-only plan) • All students qualify • Low-cost enrollment fee • Sponsors will be able to view their account online • Plan may be established for any amount • Enroll online at www.afford.com/fordham or by mail *FAFSA applications, Graduate Loan Guides and Loan Request Forms are also available from the Fordham Office of Enrollment and Financial Services Go to www.fordham.edu/tuition financial_a/graduate_students Follow the link to 2011 – 2012 Academic Year Loans to apply to Federal Direct Stafford and Direct Graduate PLUS loans Enrollment Online: www.afford.com/fordham Mail: Complete enrollment form with payment and mail to TMS with the enrollment fee Fordham GBA Loan Program The Fordham GBA loan program, serviced through ACS, Inc., is available to United States citizens or permanent residents, and matriculated graduate business students who need additional funds to supplement Stafford Loans or tuition reimbursement plans The program allows domestic students who are enrolled in at least six credits (6) at the time of application to borrow up to $5,000 per academic year at an interest rate of percent The interest does not accrue while a student is enrolled for six (6) or more credits per semester Interest and principal payments begin after a six-month grace period following graduation or if enrollment drops below six (6) credits per semester, excluding official leaves of absence Enrollment Fees APPLICATION RECEIVED FEE prior to July $65 between July and July 31 $80 on or after August $100 90 Fordham University Graduate School of Business Administration tuition and fees Upon receipt of your enrollment form and fee, TMS establishes the monthly payment plan account and notifies Fordham University of your participation in the plan Scholarships Emily and Robert E Smith Scholarship This scholarship was established through the generosity of Emily Smith, GBA class of 1977, and her husband Robert It is awarded to a full-time female student pursuing international studies Candidates must demonstrate both academic merit and financial need (Applications will be distributed via email to all admitted and current students only in the Fall term) Enrollment period expires after August 31 Contact: Tuition Management Systems 171 Service Avenue, Suite 200 Warwick, RI 02886 Phone: (800) 722-4867 Email: service@afford.com Website: www.afford.com/fordham Financial Women’s Association Scholarship The Financial Women’s Association of New York arranges for an annual scholarship for a second-year female GBA student majoring in finance The Scholarship Committee selects the recipient based on her academic merit, financial need and leadership ability (Applications will be distributed via email to all admitted and current students only in the Fall term) Tuition Reimbursement Plans Employees of firms with tuition reimbursement plans are required to pay tuition and fees personally by the invoice due dates unless official written authorization for direct billing to the employer is presented to the Fordham University Office of Enrollment and Financial Services,113 West 60th Street, Room 214, New York, New York, 10023, (212) 636-6700 Students may utilize the monthly payment plans and student loans to cover their balances The final bill of the term will detail all charges and payments The student may then use his or her paid statement to request a reimbursement from their employer Hitachi Fellowship Hitachi America, Ltd has endowed a fellowship to provide assistance to a full-time, second-year minority student Hitachi Fellows are selected by the Minority Scholarship Awards Committee on academic merit and financial need (Applications will be distributed via email to all admitted and current students only in the Fall term) Linda Perin Taber Pollack and Roy Howard Pollack Scholarship Established through the generous bequest of Roy Howard Pollack, former senior adviser to the dean of School, the Pollack Scholarship is awarded to a second-year, full-time student who demonstrates academic merit and financial need (Applications will be distributed via email to all admitted and current students only in the Fall term) Veteran’s Benefits Veterans of the U.S Armed Forces may be eligible for education benefits, depending on their length of service, category of service, and dates of service For post-9/11 veterans, the Veterans Administration (VA) currently provides up to $17,500 in basic benefits toward tuition and mandatory fees, as well as a monthly housing allowance and book stipend In addition, Fordham University – through its partnership with the VA in the Yellow Ribbon Program – will waive 50% (up to $23,000) of any tuition and fees in excess of $17,500 for eligible graduate student-veterans and the VA will provide supplemental funding to cover the other 50% Therefore, a Yellow Ribbon-eligible student-veteran in the Graduate School of Business Administration (or any of Fordham’s Schools) will have ALL tuition and mandatory fees covered Academic Excellence Fellowship The Academic Excellent Fellowship is awarded to an incoming Fall full-time or part-time MBA student who has demonstrated superior academic and professional achievement (Applicants will automatically be considered for these scholarships shortly after they are admitted Students not apply to these scholarships.) James Fernandez Fellowship The James Fernandez Fellowship is awarded to an incoming Fall full-time MBA student who has demonstrated superior academic and professional achievement (Applicants will automatically be considered for these scholarships shortly after they are admitted Students not apply to these scholarships.) To qualify for the Yellow Ribbon Program, a student-veteran must: •  ave been on active U.S military duty for at least three years after H September 10, 2001, OR •  ave served 30 continuous days after September 10, 2001 before being H discharged from active duty for a service-connected disability, OR •  e a dependent eligible for Transfer of Entitlement under the B Post-9/11 GI Bill based on a veteran’s service under the eligibility criteria listed above For more information, please contact the Office of Admissions at (212) 636-6200 or admissionsgb@fordham.edu For more detailed information and possible updates on Veteran’s Benefits, including the Yellow Ribbon Program, contact the U.S Department of Veterans Affairs at: www.gibill.va.gov Please also visit the Fordham Veteran’s Initiative website at: http://www.fordham.edu/vets or for further information contact Anne Kelly Treantafeles, University Veteran’s Entry Advisor, at (212) 636-6602 or atreatafele@fordham.edu 91 Fordham University Graduate School of Business Administration Administration and CAREER MANAGEMENT STUDENT SERVICES AND ACADEMIC ADVISEMENT Ilze Frierson, Director of Student Services and Information Systems Linda Mast, Executive Secretary, Office of Student Services Matthew Murphy, Scheduler, Office of Student Services Career Management Judith N Paul, Assistant Dean, Administration and Career Management Laura Bassin, Senior Associate Director Shilpa Hegde, Assistant Director Melissa Leviste, Recruiting Manager Caroline Ceniza-Levine, Counselor Liz Colodny, Counselor Annette McLaughlin, Counselor Rachel Shanken, Counselor Connie Thanasoulis, Counselor The Office of Student Services assists students with all aspects of their academic planning in order to provide a foundation for appropriate academic decisions based on students’ career goals and aspirations Academic Advisement Outline: Program of Study Sheet Students will receive the Program of Study sheet during their first advising visit It contains prerequisite, core and elective courses as well as the number of credits necessary to meet program requirements for graduation This program is established in accordance with the policies and requirements in effect on the date of the student’s first registration Since the school has occasionally changed its degree requirements, it is important that students follow the academic outline listed in the Program of Study sheet, as it may differ from the programs outlined in this or future editions of the Bulletin Each student’s academic outline is also available on the online audit tool DegreeWorks, which students can access on my.fordham Please note that this tool complements rather than substitutes for counseling by an academic advisor The Office of Career Management located at 33 W 60th Street on the 4th Floor serves currently enrolled graduate business students throughout the time they are earning their degree Its mission is twofold: to provide students with access to job opportunities and to prepare students with the competencies needed for success in their job searches throughout their careers On-Campus Recruiting The Office of Career Management welcomes employers to campus for: • Company information sessions and networking events • On-campus interviews for full-time employment and internships • Career Fair Advising Schedule Academic advising is offered throughout the four weeks leading up to each registration We kindly request students come in for academic advising three times throughout the academic cycle:  the beginning of your studies, to make sure that you declare your In concentration and/or designation, learn about the study options at GBA, and get your Program of Study sheet  the half-way point of your studies, to double-check that you’re At on track  Before you start your last term, to make sure that with your final course selection you have met all requirements for your program of study Career Counseling The Career Management staff is available to students year-round to help them explore their career direction and prepare them for their job search Services include: • Individual career counseling • Resume and cover letter reviews • Interview preparation • Self-Assessment • Networking strategies Career Workshops The Career Management Office offers job-search related workshops to Fordham GBA students as preparation for marketing themselves effectively in the business world Students are required to complete designated workshops in order to participate in the on-campus recruiting and ASCA programs Note: Advising is mandatory for all students planning their final trimester To schedule an appointment, please call (212) 636-6104 Upon special request, advising is also available on an ongoing basis ASCA (Alumni Student Career Alliance) ASCA programs provide a range of programs and events which enable GBA students to interact with and receive career and job search guidance from GBA alumni Participation in ASCA programs is open to all GBA students who meet designated preparation requirements and maintain appropriate standards of professionalism What to Expect From the Advising Session • Information and guidance on a wide array of programs, concentrations and designations, • Help aligning career aspirations with study choices at Fordham GBA, • Guidance to make sure students stay on track and meet their educational goals, • Advice on university policies and procedures including taking a term off or studying away from Fordham Symplicity—Online Career Management System Our online career management system, Symplicity, is the student connection to the Career Management office and to jobs posted by companies seeking to recruit Fordham GBA students Logging onto Symplicity enables students to manage their career-related activities: • View and apply for posted job opportunities • Post resumes for inclusion in resume books for recruiters • Sign up for career management workshops and events • Schedule individual career counseling appointments For more information, contact the Career Management Office at (212) 636-7796 or mbacareers@fordham.edu 92 Fordham University Graduate School of Business Administration STUDENT SERVICES Policies and Procedures The policies and procedures explained in this section are indispensable to a student’s orderly progress through the MBA or MS degree program Students needing clarification of, or assistance with, any item in this section should consult the Office of Student Services, 33 West 60th St., 4th Floor, (212) 636-6104 Maintaining Matriculation All students must register each trimester to be in continuous attendance at the Graduate School of Business Administration Students in good standing who are unable to register for classes in a specific term, regardless of the reason, must register to maintain matriculation status for that term There is a fee of $40 for maintaining matriculation Orientation All students matriculating at the school are required to attend an orientation that carefully reviews regulations and procedures In addition, faculty and administrative staff are available for individual consultations Orientations are offered in late August (for students starting in the fall, or for those who started that summer) and in early January (for spring students) Students are permitted to maintain matriculation for a maximum of six trimesters, as long as all degree requirements are completed within six calendar years of matriculation (first term of entry) Any student who does not register either for regularly scheduled classes or for maintaining matriculation may be withdrawn from the program An exception to this policy is made for joint-degree students when they are registered for classes at their other program (i.e., JD/MBA; MBA/MIM) Internship Policy GBA students who obtain internships and wish to apply them towards their program may so only after they have completed the prerequisite and core courses International Students International students wishing to take a full load of classes for only two out of the three trimesters and maintain matriculation may only so during the summer term Students may receive internship course credit for a maximum of two internships Regular per credit tuition fees apply Registration and Payment Policy Before attending any class, students must complete the required online registration during the time designated on the academic calendar for trimester registration This includes a statement of the courses the student plans to attend, together with other information necessary for University records No student registered in the Graduate School of Business Administration shall at the same time be registered in any other school or college, either at Fordham University or elsewhere, without the consent of the Associate Dean of Academic Programs In order to complete a three credit internship during the Fall or Spring term, students should complete the internship application form found in the Office of Student Services They must obtain the approval of the area chair and a full time professor from the department that the position pertains to and return the form along with an offer letter to the Office of Student Services For Summer internships, students must contact the Office of Student Services to be registered for the internship course from the appropriate area of study All registration materials are posted on our website three weeks prior to registration Students who meet the registration deadline will receive an invoice from the Bursar’s office requiring payment by a specified date A late payment fee is assessed if full payment or a satisfactory payment arrangement is not made by the due date Students should meet with their advisor prior to completing an internship to determine which program requirements it fulfills All international students wishing to complete an internship for credit must also fill out and submit a CPT form The forms are located in the International Students Office on the 3rd Floor of 33 W 60th St but should be returned to the Office of Student Services Tuition and fees must be paid on or before the due date The University reserves the right to cancel registration, or bar further registration and not release any transcript or record, until all financial obligations are satisfied Delinquency of outstanding balances, including those from deferred or other payment plans, are subject to collection by the University or its designated agent Course Load The normal course load for a full-time student is four or five courses (12 or 15 credits) per trimester International students with a student visa must register for a minimum of three courses (nine credits) to be in compliance with the requirements of the F1 visa Students will be liable for any accounts Checks should be made payable to Fordham University There will be a $20.00 handling charge if a check is returned from the bank for insufficient funds or for any other reason Should this occur, the University may require settlement of any subsequent obligations with cash or a certified check Part-time students usually take two courses (six credits) per trimester, but course loads vary depending upon a student’s responsibilities outside the program A student must register for at least six credits to be eligible for loans Students employed full-time are advised to register for no more than three courses (9 credits) per term Change of Address It is necessary to notify both the Office of Student Services and the Office of Enrollment Services promptly of any change in home or business address Change-of-address forms are available in the office of Enrollment Services (113 West 60th St., 2nd Floor) 93 Fordham University Graduate School of Business Administration sTUDENT SERVICES Student Identification Cards All members of the Fordham University community are required to have the University ID Card in their possession while present at the University facility ID Cards must be surrendered upon request of clearly identified University personnel in the performance of their assigned duties This includes campus security The schedule for obtaining an ID Card is posted prior to every registration period Withdrawals and Refunds The University’s refund policies and procedures ensure equitable refunds to students who withdraw from all or a portion of their studies or when payment is in excess of the total charges Application fees are not refundable Registration, late payment, student activities, laboratory, maintenance of matriculation and other special fees are not refundable after classes begin Course Changes (add/drop) Once a student has registered for class through our online system, registration changes can be made up to the last day of add/drop After the add/drop period, students must come to the Office of Student Services to make any changes to their course schedule A student withdrawing from the Graduate School of Business Administration must submit a letter to the Office of Student Services stating the reason(s) he wishes to withdraw Once this letter is received, the student will be withdrawn from the program A student who is withdrawing should also contact the Office of Enrollment Services and the Financial Aid Office to confirm no balances are due •  uring the first week of classes, students may drop a course without D being penalized The refund calculation is based on the following circumstances:  First-time and continuing students not receiving Title IV (Federal) assistance are subject to the Institutional Refund Policy  continuing students receiving Title IV assistance, refunds For must be calculated using both the Federal policy and the Institutional policy The calculation that gives the largest refund to the Federal programs must be applied  First-time students attending Fordham University, receiving Title IV assistance, and withdrawing during the first nine weeks of the term are subject to a Federal Pro Rata Refund Calculation as mandated by the Higher Education Amendments (HEA) of 1992 Students who received aid as cash must repay those aid programs • f a student drops and subsequently adds a course during the first week I of classes (or the add/drop period), there will be no financial penalty Institutional Refund Policy (tuition) Date of Withdrawal Due Fordham Refund First Week of term 0% 100% Second Week of term 30% 70% Third Week of term 45% 55% Fourth Week of term 60% 40% Fifth Week of term 75% 25% Sixth Week of term 100% 0% Due Fordham Refund Note: For students who received Title IV assistance, refunds must be returned to the programs in the following order: Unsubsidized Stafford Loan; Subsidized Stafford Loan; Plus Loan; Perkins Loan; Pell; SEOG; other Title IV aid; other Federal aid; Fordham Grants and Scholarships; TAP; other student aid The following refund policies are based on 100 percent tuition payment The refund period begins the first day of the term The refund is reduced by an administrative fee equal to the lesser of five percent of tuition charges or $100.00 Federal Refund Calculation (tuition) Date of Withdrawal Prior to Start of term 0% 100% Prior to Second Week of term 10% 90% Prior to fourth Week of term 50% 50% Prior to eighth Week of term 75% 25% After the eighth Week of term 100% 0% Refund Policy Appeal Process A student may request an appeal by writing to the Office of Student Services The request should include all relevant information describing the special circumstances upon which the appeal is based Computer Policy Courses in all areas often require the use of computers Although the Graduate School of Business Administration and Fordham University both provide facilities on campus, students are urged to acquire or have access to a personal computers To assist students, the Technology Center evaluates and recommends particular software and hardware configurations Further information is available from the Technology Center at (212) 636-6141 HEA Pro Rata Refund Policy (tuition) Date of Withdrawal Due Fordham Refund Prior to Start of term 0% 100% Prior to Second Week of term 10% 90% Prior to third Week of term 20% 80% Prior to fourth Week of term 30% 70% Prior to Sixth Week of term 40% 60% Prior to Eighth Week of term 50% 50% Prior to Ninth Week of term 60% 40% After the Ninth Week of term 100% 0% Class Attendance While each instructor determines the policy governing class attendance, the school expects that all students will attend class regularly Any student who is absent for more than two weeks should contact the Office of Student Services at (212) 636-6104 or by email at gbastudents@fordham.edu 94 Fordham University Graduate School of Business Administration STUDENT SERVICES NGR: No Grade Reported Changed to F unless resolved by the deadline specified in the academic calendar Cancellation of Classes If classes are cancelled because of weather, the Office of the Vice President of Administration will transmit the message to the University Weather Emergency numbers: (800) 280-SNOW and (212) 636-7777 The University’s radio station, WFUV (90.7 FM), will make announcements every 15 minutes Separate announcements will be made for the Westchester campus Incomplete (INC) A grade of INC is given to a student who has met all the requirements of a course, except for completion of certain assigned papers or reports that the student has been compelled to postpone for reasons beyond his or her control These reasons must be satisfactory to the instructor The missing coursework and the course grade must be submitted within 45 days of the last scheduled day of examinations Failure to so will result in an F Students are advised to confirm with the instructor that a grade change has been submitted to the Office of Student Services Grades will not be changed after the deadline Cancellation of classes does not necessarily mean the University is closed Even though classes may be cancelled, all other academic and administrative services and functions in the University are expected to be open according to their regular schedules If weather conditions cause the University to close before the start of the work day, that will be communicated via the University’s switchboards and radio stations WFUV (90.7 FM) Deferred Examinations (ABS) A student who has been prevented by illness or other serious circumstance from taking the final examination will receive an ABS on his or her grade report for the term provided that: (1) the student has, prior to the examination, informed the instructor, preferably in writing, of the reason for the absence; and (2) the instructor judges the student’s attendance and progress during the trimester to be satisfactory Deferred examinations are administered through the Enrollment Services Office during the Fall and Spring terms The Office of Student Services administers the deferred exam in the Summer trimester A grade of ABS must be removed within 45 days of the last scheduled day of examination; otherwise, the grade automatically becomes an F Students are advised to confirm with the instructor that a grade has been submitted to the Office of Student Services within the deadline Grades will not be changed after the deadline Students are sent corrected grade reports by Enrollment Services Grades The grading system consists of the following six grades; the numbers assigned to each grade appear on the student’s transcript A B+ B C D F 4.0 Excellent 3.5 Very Good 3.0 Good 2.0 Passing 1.0 Marginally Passing 0.0 Failure Note: A failure is not removable from the record, although credit can be obtained by repeating the course with a passing grade Academic Standing Students are expected to earn grades of C or higher for all courses taken at the Business School However, an overall Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 is required for graduation Only two grades of D are accepted for a degree, and these must be offset by B, B+ or A Any student who receives more than two grades of F will be dismissed from the program Students must repeat all required courses in which a grade of F is received Change of Grade The deadlines for changing an INC or ABS grade are stated in the preceding sections The deadline for any other grade change is 60 days from the issue date printed on the student’s grade report Standards of Academic Integrity Fordham GBA students are part of a community dedicated to the disciplined and rigorous pursuit of knowledge and communication of truth Academic integrity is the pursuit of scholarly activity in an honest, truthful and responsible manner Each trimester, the Office of Student Services reviews every student’s academic progress and standing Those whose work falls below the required 3.0 will be placed on academic probation for a period of three trimesters If, at the end of the probationary period, a student has not raised his or her index to the required level, he or she may be dismissed from the program GBA Students are expected to uphold the highest standards of Academic Integrity Any work that a student claims to be his or her own must be his or her own; students must give appropriate credit where credit is due; and students must be fair and honest in all interactions with other members of the Fordham University community Violations of academic integrity include, but are not limited to, plagiarism, cheating on exams, falsification, unapproved collaboration, and destruction of library materials The following symbols are also entered on student records: INC: Incomplete Indicates that a course requirement has not been met Changed to F unless resolved by the deadline specified in the academic calendar GBA has established an Academic Honor Code outlining the school’s standards of academic integrity, and every enrolled student is bound to abide by this Code An Academic Integrity Honor Court comprised of faculty and student members will review and adjudicate any alleged violations of the Honor Code The Honor Court may impose sanctions if a violation of the Honor Code has occurred, according to the seriousness of the offense ABS: Absent From Final Examination Indicates that the student was absent from the final examination Changed to F unless resolved by the deadline specified in the academic calendar W: Withdraw Indicates withdrawal from a course with permission AUD: Audit Indicates registration for a course with no degree credit 95 Fordham University Graduate School of Business Administration STUDENT SERVICES •  he right to request the amendment of the student’s education records T that the student believes are inaccurate or misleading A student may ask the University to amend a record that (s)he believes is inaccurate or misleading The student should write the University Registrar or the Law School Registrar, clearly identifying the part of the record(s)he wants changed, and specifically why it is inaccurate or misleading If the University decides not to amend the record as requested by the student, the University will notify the student of the decision and advise the student of his or her right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the student when notified of the right to a hearing Students should be familiar with GBA Honor Code policies Full copies of the Honor Code, review process and disciplinary procedures are distributed to students at Orientation, and are also available at the Office of Student Services and on the GBA website Grievance Procedure for Discrimination Any enrolled student has the right to bring a grievance for alleged discriminatory treatment on the part of any Fordham administrative office, department, or procedure or by any student organization The student alleging discriminatory treatment has the right to prompt investigation of the charges, resulting in redress of grievances where cause is found Internal grievance channels provide for the investigation and adjudication of charges by members of the Fordham community Two internal procedures have been established: one for grievances in academic matters and a second in nonacademic matters In either instance, in order to be valid, a grievance must be filed within 30 days of the action against which the grievance is directed Further details concerning these procedures are available from the Associate Dean of Academic Programs, 33 W 60th St., 4th Floor, (212) 636-6105 •  he right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable informaT tion contained in the student’s education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent One exception which permits disclosure without consent is disclosure to school officials with legitimate educational interests A school official is a person employed by the University in an administrative, supervisory, academic or research or support staff position (including law enforcement unit personnel and health staff); a person or company with whom the University has contracted (such as an attorney, auditor, collection agent, contractor, consultant, volunteer), or other outside parties under the direct control of the University with respect to the use and maintenance of education records; a person serving on the Board of Trustees; or a student serving on an official committee, such as on a disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting another school official in performing his or her tasks A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibility Upon the request of officials of another school in which a student seeks or intends to enroll, the University may disclose educational records without the student’s consent Discipline All students in the Graduate School of Business Administration are governed by the provisions of the University Code of Conduct adopted by the faculty A copy of the code is available in the Student Activities Office, 113 West 60th Street, Room 408 Students should be familiar with its contents A student’s continued enrollment and graduation, the awarding of academic credits, and the granting of any certification or degree are strictly subject to the disciplinary powers of the University The University reserves the right in its discretion at any time to cancel a student’s registration, to refuse to award academic credits, or to deny a certification or a degree •  he right to file a complaint with the U.S Department of Education T concerning alleged failures by Fordham University to comply with the requirements of FERPA The name and address of the office that administers FERPA is: The disciplinary authority of the University is vested in the President of the University in such cases as he or she deems proper and, subject to the reserved powers of the President, Deans or other officers upon whom jurisdiction may from time to time be conferred Family Policy Compliance Office U.S Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue, SW Washington, D.C 20202-5920 Student Records and Policy This section is not intended to be a complete listing of Fordham University guidelines and policies For a more specific explanation and discussion of this section, write to the University Registrar, Fordham University, Bronx, NY 10458 Graduation Students can graduate in September, February or May The school holds only one diploma ceremony in May September or February graduates are encouraged to attend the May ceremony Student Rights Under FERPA The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords students certain rights with respect to their education records They are: To be considered for graduation, a student must file an online Candidate for Degree Card with the Office of Student Services by June (September graduate), November (February graduate) and by February (May graduate) Approval for graduation is given only when degree requirements, the minimum residency and the time limit for the degree have been met •  he right to inspect and review the student’s education records within T 45 days of the day the University receives a written request for access A student should submit to the Office of Academic Records—Fordham University Enrollment Group at the Rose Hill Campus, the Lincoln Center Campus or the Law School Registrar, if applicable, a written request that identifies the record(s) he/she wishes to inspect The Office of Academic Records—Enrollment Group will make arrangements for access and notify the student of the time and place where the records may be inspected If you have additional questions about graduation and the diploma ceremony, please contact the Office of Student Life at (212) 636-6104 96 Fordham University Graduate School of Business Administration STUDENT SERVICES Directory Information The University, at its discretion, may provide the following directory information: student’s name, addresses, telephone numbers, electronic mail addresses, photograph, date and place of birth, major field of study, dates of attendance, class level, enrollment status (i.e., undergraduate or graduate; full-time or part-time), participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height of members of athletic teams, degrees, honors and awards received, and the most recent educational agency or institution attended and other such similar information A student who wishes the University to withhold Directory Information from disclosure must notify the Office of Academic Records or Law School Registrar in writing within ten days after the first day of class each semester Degree Requirements Fordham Graduate School of Business Administration awards the MBA in Public Accountancy, MS in Accounting, MBA in Public Accountancy and MS in Taxation (MTA), MS in Taxation, MBA in Accounting, MBA in Communications and Media Management, MS in Communications and Media Management, MS in Media Entrepreneurship, MBA in Finance, MS in Quantitative Finance, MS in Global Finance, MBA in Information Systems, Joint MBA/MS in Information Systems, MBA in Management Systems, MBA in Marketing, MS in Marketing Intelligence, MS in Business Enterprise, MS in Business Analytics, MS in Investor Relations, and Three-Continent MS in Global Management only upon completion of the degree requirements set forth in the Bulletin, as specified or qualified in a student’s official Academic Advising Sheet A student should consult an academic adviser prior to registering for a final term to be certain that all degree requirements will have been met by the term’s end Reserved Rights The University reserves the right, in its discretion, at any time, to deny matriculated status, to cancel a student’s registration, to refuse to award academic credit or to deny or rescind a certificate or a degree in accordance with the University Statutes and its academic policies All forms of dishonesty, including cheating and plagiarism, may result in appropriate disciplinary action, including denial or revocation of a degree or certificate Time Limit for Degree The school expects that MBA degree requirements will be completed within six years of a student’s matriculation This time period includes any leave of absence The school also expects that students will be current in the content of the MBA degree program at the time the degree is awarded For this reason, in exceptional cases when students are permitted to exceed the six-year time period, additional coursework may be necessary Campus Security The Advisory Committee on Campus Security will provide upon request all campus crime statistics as reported to the U.S Department of Education The U.S Department of Education Web site is www.ed.gov Fordham University provides campus crime statistics on its Web site, www.fordham.edu Requests for a hard copy can be directed to the University Director of Security by phone at (718) 817-2222 or in writing, addressed to: Director of Security, Thebaud Annex, Fordham University, 441 East Fordham Road, Bronx, NY 10458 Transcript of Record An official transcript is one bearing the seal of the University Official transcripts are not given to students or graduates but are mailed directly to institutions or persons considering the applicant for admission or employment An unofficial transcript is one given to the person whose credits are listed thereon and marked “unofficial.” The University accepts no responsibility for the accuracy of an unofficial transcript after it has been issued Equity In Athletics Disclosure Act In accordance with the “Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act,” effective July 1, 1996, information regarding the intercollegiate athletics program is available for review upon request to the Director of Athletic Administration, Fordham University, Gym, Bronx, NY 10458, (718) 817-4300 Transcripts may be requested from Enrollment Services in person or in writing The mailing address is: Enrollment Services, 113 West 60th Street, Second Floor They should be requested well in advance of the date desired No transcripts or certifications will be issued for students who have unpaid financial obligations to the University Fordham University does not assume responsibility for transcripts that are delayed because they were not requested in time 97 Fordham University Graduate School of Business Administration AWARDS AND HOnoRS The Stanley Fuchs Award This is presented to honor the memory of former Area Chair for the Department of Legal and Ethical Studies, Stanley Fuchs, who was a devoted teacher and student advocate It is presented to a full-time faculty member who has made a significant impact on students through his or her dedication and commitment to the student body The faculty recipient is someone who has gone above and beyond to help students with projects, advising and mentoring The three graduating classes of each academic year select the recipient of this special award Student Awards Board of Advisors Program Awards These awards are funded by the Graduate School of Business Administration Board of Advisors, a group of dedicated business professionals who support the school and help guide its initiatives Awards are given to graduating students from any business discipline who have demonstrated academic excellence and dedication to the school Dean’s Award for Service Given to a student who has demonstrated outstanding support of goals and objectives of the Graduate School of Business Administration Honor Societies Alpha Mu Alpha The national honor society for students of marketing is sponsored by the American Marketing Association Only marketing students of high academic achievement who attend an institution accredited by the AACSB International, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, are eligible for membership Students ranking in the top 20 percent of MBA students who concentrate in marketing are nominated for this honor Entrepreneur’s Award This annual award is given to a student in the Entrepreneurship MBA designation who has shown academic prowess and innovation in the area of entrepreneurship The award is funded by the Entrepreneurship Board Executive Excellence Award Awarded to one outstanding graduating Executive MBA student, this award is funded by the Board of Advisors The award is based on academic excellence and leadership within the Executive MBA Program Alpha Sigma Nu This is the most prestigious honor society of Jesuit institutions of higher education Membership is limited to students in the top 15 percent of their class and who possess the outstanding qualities of scholarship, loyalty and service Finance Board of Advisors Awards The Finance Board of Advisors is a group of dedicated financial professionals who help mold new programs and initiatives in the Finance area of the Graduate School of Business Administration The awards are given to graduating finance students who have maintained a high grade point average and have been active in the school Beta Gamma Sigma The national honor society for business students is comparable to Phi Beta Kappa in the arts and Sigma Xi in the sciences Fordham Graduate School of Business Administration participates through the Zeta of New York Chapter Graduating students of outstanding academic accomplishment are nominated for membership Global Achievement Award Given to the student whose leadership and academic accomplishment in the field of International Business warrant special recognition The Financial Management Association National Honor Society The FMA NHS is the only international honor society strictly for students of finance The purpose of the FMA NHS is to acknowledge outstanding finance students and to provide opportunities for professional interaction among academics, practitioners, and students, promote the development and understanding of research, and enhance the quality of education in finance The MBA Student Leadership Award This award is given by the Student Advisory Council to the student (or students) demonstrating outstanding support for the missions of the school’s student organizations The three graduating classes of each academic year choose the winners of this award MS in Quantitative Finance (MSQF) Excellence Award Funded by the Fordham Graduate School of Business Administration and awarded to an outgoing MS in Quantitative Finance student Awardee must demonstrate academic excellence and dedication to the program Omicron Delta Epsilon Only students with the highest scholastic achievement in the areas of economics and finance are recognized for admission to this international economics society Faculty Awards Phi Kappa Phi A national interdisciplinary honor society, Phi Kappa Phi admits students of high academic achievement from all the academic and professional colleges and schools of the University A small number of students from each graduating class are nominated for membership The Dean’s Award for Faculty Excellence This is given to the adjunct faculty member whose exceptional performance and teaching warrant extraordinary recognition The three graduating classes of each academic year choose adjunct faculty member to receive this award Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges Recognizes outstanding campus leaders for their scholastic and community achievements Only students whose academic standing, participation in extracurricular activities and community service are above average are eligible The Gladys and Henry Crown Award for Faculty Excellence This is given to the full-time faculty member whose exceptional performance and devotion to the school’s ideals and goals warrant extraordinary recognition The three graduating classes of each academic year choose a member of the faculty to receive this award 98 Fordham University Graduate School of Business Administration Directories Fordham at Lincoln Center Offices at 113 West 60th Street, New York, NY 10023 Fordham’s Lincoln Center Campus occupies the area from West 60th Street to West 62nd Street, between Columbus and Amsterdam Avenues in the Borough of Manhattan, New York City The entrance to the Leon Lowenstein Center is on Columbus Avenue at 113 West 60th Street Offices and classrooms of the Graduate School of Business Administration are on the sixth floor Additional offices are located at 33 West 60th Street, fourth floor and 1790 Broadway, 13th floor (between 57th and 58th Streets) Each facility is near the Columbus Circle subway station at 59th Street The building at 33 West 60th is one half-block west between Central Park West and Columbus Avenue; the Leon Lowenstein Center is an additional half-block west on the corner of 60th Street and Columbus Avenue The following subway lines serve the 59th Street Columbus Circle Station: A, B, C, D,1, and Buses servicing the area include M5, M7, M10, M11, M31, M57, and M104 For students commuting from outside New York City, the Port Authority Bus Terminal, Pennsylvania Station (Amtrak, New Jersey Transit, and the Long Island Railroad), and Grand Central Terminal (Amtrak and Metro-North Commuter Railroad) are short rides from the campus via bus, subway or taxi By car, the most convenient access to Lincoln Center is the 79th Street Exit of the West Side Highway, continue south to 60th Street Admissions 6th Floor (212) 636-6200 Fax (212) 636-7076 E-mail: admissionsgb@fordham.edu Administrative Offices Room Telephone Technology Center 603 (212) 636-6141 Center for Communications 503 (212) 636-6146 Faculty Services 602 (212) 636-6150 F ax (212) 765-5573 Dean 624 (212) 636-6111 academic offices Room Telephone Accounting and Taxation 626 (212) 636-6177 Communication and 503 (212) 636-6144 403H (212) 636-6120 Information Systems 604C (212) 636-6755 Management Systems 624E (212) 636-6154 Media Management Finance and Business Economics Westchester Campus of Fordham University Marketing 624C (212) 636-6155 Fordham’s Westchester Campus is located on Westchester Avenue, in West Harrison, New York The Harlem line of the Metro-North Commuter Railroad stops at White Plains about two miles west of the Westchester Campus Taxis are available at the station By car, the campus is also easily reachable administrative/academic officeS, 33 West 60th Street Location Telephone OFFICE OF STUDENT LIFE 4th Floor (212) 636-6104 Fax (212) 636-7144 E-mail: gbastudents@fordham.edu Note: Records of Westchester students are centrally located at the Lincoln Center administrative offices Please refer to the Lincoln Center Directory for office locations and telephone numbers Career Services 4th Floor (212) 636-7796 Student Advisory Council 4th Floor (212) 636-7915 Legal and Ethical Studies 4th Floor (212) 636-7975 Fordham Westchester Administrative Office 400 Westchester Avenue West Harrison, NY 10604 Telephone Fordham Graduate Center  Associate Dean Francis Petit petit@fordham.edu 99 99 Fordham University Graduate School of Business Administration Fordham University Graduate School of Business Administration (914) 332-6011 academic calendar 2012-2013 Fall 2012 Spring 2013 Summer 2013 September (M) Labor Day – University closed (T) Classes begin (100% refund) 11 (T) Last day of 100% refund 12 (W) 70% refund begins 19 (W) 55% refund begins 26 (W) 40% refund begins October (W) 25% refund begins 8(M) Columbus Day – University closed 10 (W) 0% refund begins 11 (R)  Last day for removal of ABS/INC from the summer 2012 trimester 12 (F)  Additional session for Monday classes due to Columbus Day 26 (F)  Last day to withdraw from a fall 2012 class 26 (F)  Additional session for Tuesday classes due to Election Day November (R)  Last day to file a Candidate for Degree Card for February 2013 graduation (F)  Additional session for Wednesday classes due to Thanksgiving (T)  Presidential Election Day – University closed (F)  Additional session for Thursday classes due to Thanksgiving 16 (F)  Additional session for Saturday classes due to Thanksgiving 21(W)–25 (Su) Thanksgiving – University closed 26 (M) Registration begins – Spring 2013 December 10 (M) Last day of classes 11 (T) Final examinations begin 17 (M) Last day of final examinations 24 (M)– an (T) University Closed – J Christmas break January (W) University re-opens (W) Classes begin (100% refund begins) (W) Last day of 100% refund 10 (R) 70% refund begins 17 (R) 55% refund begins 21 (M)  University closed – Martin Luther King Day 24 (R) 40% refund begins 25 (F)  Additional session for Monday classes due to Martin Luther King Day 31 (R) 25% refund begins April 29 (M) Classes begin (100% refund) May (M) Last day of 100% refund (T) 70% refund begins 14 (T) 55% refund begins 18 (S) University Commencement 21 (T) 40% refund begins 21 (T)  Last day for removal of ABS/INC from the spring 2013 trimester 27 (M) Memorial Day – University closed 28 (T) 25% refund begins June (F)  Additional session for Monday classes due to Memorial Day (F)  Last day to file Candidate for degree Card for September 2013 graduation (R)  Last day to withdraw from a summer 2013 class 25 (M) Registration begins – fall 2013 29 (F)  Additional session for Wednesday classes due to Independence Day July (R) Independence Day – University closed 15 (M) Registration begins – fall 2013 August (S) Last day of classes (M) Final examinations begin 10 (S) Last day of final examinations February (F)  Last day to file a Candidate for Degree Card for May 2013 Graduation (R) 0% refund begins (R)  Last day for removal of ABS/INC from the fall 2012 trimester 18 (M)  Presidents’ Day – University closed 22 (F)  Last day to withdraw from a spring 2013 class 22 (F)  Additional session for Monday classes due to Presidents’ Day March (F)  Additional session for Thursday classes due to Holy Thursday 11 (M)– (Su) Spring Break – no classes – University open 18 (M) Registration begins – summer 2013 22 (F)  Additional session for Saturday classes due to Easter Saturday 28 (R) - April (M) Easter Weekend – University closed April (F)  Additional session for Monday classes due to Easter Monday 16 (T) Last day of classes 17 (W) Final examinations begin 23 (T) Last day of final examinations 100 Fordham University Graduate School of Business Administration Graduate School of Business Administration Office of Admissions 113 West 60th Street, 6th Floor, Room 616 New York, NY 10023 (212) 636-6200 www.fordham.edu/business ... 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