MBA Class of 2020

Preparing for the MBA

Experience

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Today’s Overview

• Brief Introductions

• Mission and Values

• The MBA Staff Role in your

Success

• Thoughts as you start your MBA

Program

• Own It!

• Your Connections

• Courses of Study & Other Degrees

• Schedule and Academic Policies

• Mason Information Resources

• Preparing for your First week

• Demonstrations

• Caring for Yourself and Others

while on Campus

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6 Second Introductions

Please re-introduce yourself to your

classmates and program team.

State the following:

• Your Name

• Where do you consider home (place where

you grew up)?

• Area of Interest? (Ex. Finance, Marketing, etc.)

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Mission

Mason Mission

The mission of The Raymond A. Mason School of Business at The

College of William and Mary is to serve the Commonwealth, the

nation, and the global community both by offering high-quality

educational programs at the undergraduate, graduate, and

professional levels and by creating and communicating new

knowledge.

Our Mission

To inform, advise and support every student in making the William &

Mary MBA experience the very best it can be.

What is YOUR mission?

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Mason Graduate Student

ValuesValues Statement:

As a global citizen and member of the Mason community, I embrace

the following values:

• Respect and appreciation for diversity

• Personal integrity and honesty

• Responsibility for myself and others

• A spirit of generosity

• A life dedicated to inquisitive learning, professional

development and leadership

My words, actions, and relationships will demonstrate my commitment

to these values within the program and throughout my life.

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Whom Should you Contact?

Carlane Pittman, Director of MBA Programs, MH 2019A

Michele Mitchell, Associate Director of MBA Programs, MH 2019B

Patty Lalumiere, Associate Director of MBA Special Programs, MH 2013

Jennifer Nelson, Associate Director of Flex MBA, MH2019

Miriam DaSilva, Program Coordinator, Executive MBA Program, MH 2019

For any questions or concerns,

please contact mba.program@mason.wm.edu

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Big Ideas for MBAs

• Know what you want to achieve

from your MBA experience

• Seek learning above grades

• Embrace change; seek

exposure to new ideas,

perspectives and experiences

• Appreciate diversity of thought

• Remember: Everything in

business revolves around

people

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• Seek to create meaningful

relationships with fellow students,

Professors, Executive Partners,

Mason and W&M alumni

• Incorporate leadership and

service

• Lead by example

• Make ethical decisions based on

incorruptible values

Big Ideas for MBAs

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Thank youOWN IT!

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Key Dates

Fall Semester Spring Semester

Session A – August 27 – October 19, 2018 Session C - January 14 - March 1

Labor Day – (Class in session) September 3 Spring Break – March 2 - 10

Fall Break – October 13 - 16 Sprint Week – March 11 - 15

Thanksgiving Break – Nov. 21 - 25 Session D – March 18 – May 3

Sprint Week – October 22 - 26

Session B – October 29 – December 19

Winter Break – December 20 – January 14

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Thank you

Degree

Information

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Graduate Requirements

• First Year – 33 credit hours

• 27 credits of required core classes

• 4 total credits of electives (students will select 2 electives)

• 2 credits for Sprint Weeks (1 Sprint in the Fall and 1 Sprint in the Spring)

• Second Year – 26 credit hours

• 6 credits of required Career Acceleration Module

• 18 credits of elective credit hours

• 2 credits for Sprint Weeks (1 Sprint in the Fall and 1 Sprint in the Spring)

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Fall 2018 - Spring 2019

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2 Economic Analysis & Insights

2 Operations & Supply Chain Management

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First Year Experience

• You have been registered for classes in the Fall semester.

Fall Transcript - 17 hours

Spring Transcript - 16 hours

• You will engage with your LDE coach throughout the first

year.

• You will remain in your current learning team for the

duration of the year.

• There are 4 sessions during the first year. You may be

assigned a different section each time. Seats are

assigned in Session 1.

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Specializations

1. Business Analytics

– with emphasis in Supply Chain Management or Business

Analytics

2. Consulting

3. Finance

4. Health Sector

5. Innovation & Entrepreneurship

6. Marketing

You will get the opportunity to declare a specialization during your first year.

Your diploma will indicate Masters of Business Administration.

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Second Year MBA Requirements

Fall Semester Spring SemesterCareer

Acceleration

Module I

(6 credits)

Sprint Week

(1 credit)

Electives

(6 credits)

Electives

(6 credits)

Sprint Week

(1 credit)

Electives

(6 credits)

Career Search/Professional Development Opportunities

Credits hours in Second Year: 26

CAMS 2018: Corporate Finance, Business to Business Marketing, Business Analytics & Supply Chain Management

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Other Degree Students

Military Programs (Accelerated)

Major General James Wright MBA – 14 months

Dual Degrees Joint Degrees

MBA/Macc – 2 ½ years JD/MBA – 4 years

MD/MBA – 5 years MBA/MAEd – 3 years

MBA/MPP – 3 years PhD /MBA or EdD/MBA – 5 + years

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MBA Weekly Schedule

Session A

BUAD 5931 - Charting your MBA Career classes are posted in your syllabus

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Electives

• 2 elective courses required for first year (students will

select courses in the late Fall semester)

• 18 elective credit hours required for second year

• During second year, you can take courses:

• Main campus

• Peninsula Center (Newport News – 20 miles away)

• Other graduate programs: (must be pre-approved)

• Law School

• Public Policy

• Education

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Global Immersions

Recent Destinations

• Bahrain/Dubai

• Cambodia/Vietnam

• Belgium/Germany

• Japan

• India

• China

Spring Break: 1.5 Credit Hours

• Global Immersion open to all

FT & Flex MBA students

• Extra cost – trip expenses

• Destinations may change

every year

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Course Planning

• Academic Advising

– Check myMBA for information

– DegreeWorks – available on myMBA

– Still have questions?

– Contact Michele Mitchell or Carlane Pittman

mba.program@mason.wm.edu

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Academic Progress

• To remain in good academic standing:

– GPA - 2.5 or higher after 15 hours

– GPA - 2.75 or higher after 30 hours

– GPA - 2.75 or higher to graduate

• GPA below 2.75 – academic probation

• “F” in any class – academic dismissal

• Beta Gamma Sigma International Honor Society

– Top 20% of students in graduating year

– Usually February/March induction at the William and Mary

Campus

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Thank you

Important

Resources

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Mason Information Sources

• myMBA: mason.wm.edu/mymba

• Bi-Weekly MBA Newsletter

• W&M Events

• W&M email – check daily before class!

• Professors – TALK to them about academic issues,

missing class, networking, etc.

• MBA Program Team - mba.program@mason.wm.edu

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W&M Events Calendar

Available on myMBA

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Graduate Catalog

• Graduate Catalog - Link on myMBA

• Contract between university and students

• Useful information about academic policies and procedures

• Please read entire MBA section

• As a student you are responsible for knowing the information

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myWM

• Student portal to Banner, Blackboard, W&M email

(WMApps) https://my.wm.edu

• Log in using W&M user ID and password

• Problems logging in? Contact W&M IT support at

757.221.4357 or support@wm.edu

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Banner

• Course Selection

• Registration

• Add/Drop

• Billing

• Financial Aid

• Grades

• Unofficial Transcript

On myWM; click Banner icon; log in using W&M user id/password

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Blackboard

• Syllabus

• Text information

• Readings

• Assignments

• Faculty contact information

On myWM; click Blackboard icon; log in using W&M user id/password

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myMBA

• 1st & 2nd Year MBA

Calendars

• Semester schedules

• Announcements

• Graduate Catalog

• Academic information

• Newsletter Archives

• Student photo directory

• Executive Partner

database

• Team Guidelines

• Forms

• Links to campus

• Contact information

http://mason.wm.edu/mymba

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DegreeWorks

• Online tool that allows you to view and self-monitor

your progress towards your degree.

• Visit DegreeWorks (https://degreeworks.wm.edu)

when preparing for registration, at the beginning of the

semester, and more frequently as you approach

graduation.

• Access DegreeWorks through myWM (instructions are

available on the University Registrar's webpage)

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Campus Contacts

• Financial Aid (other than military or VA)

Jen Meier – jmmeie@wm.edu or 757.221.2426

• Military Tuition Reimbursement

Danielle Magee – dmmagee@wm.edu or 757.221.1300

• VA Benefits (including GI Bill)

Carolyn Ward – caward01@wm.edu or 757.221.2893

• Tuition Payments

Student Accounts – bursar@wm.edu or 757.221.1220

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Thank you

Policies &

Procedures

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W&M Email

You are expected to monitor your

W&M email throughout the day.

Your email is the primary means of communication for

important information about registration, grades, and

graduation from the College and the MBA Program.

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Registering for Classes

• We register you for classes in your first year. In your second

year, it is your responsibility to register for your classes.

• Instructions/Dates – myMBA; Newsletter

• Banner

• Holds on your account may prevent registration

(outstanding bills – tuition & parking, PIQ, etc.)

• It is your responsibility to ensure that you have all

classes required for graduation.

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Dropping vs. Withdrawing

Dropping (2nd Yr)

• Student must drop class

in Banner no later than

the last day of Drop

• See Academic Calendar

for last day to Drop

• Full Tuition Refund

Withdrawing

• Withdraw period begins

day after Drop ends

• Request Withdraw from

Program

• See Academic Calendar

for last day to Withdraw

• No Tuition Refund

Note: All core classes are required and therefore cannot be dropped or withdrawn.

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Exams/Missing Classes

• Exams

– May be in-class, take-home or final project

– Check dates with your professor

– Don’t plan travel during exam period

• Missing Classes

– Only when unavoidable – sick

– Always tell professor ahead of time if you must miss class

– Professor is always last word on consequences

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Grades/Course Evals/NOC Forms

• View grades in Banner

• Course Evaluations – please be thoughtful and

complete, so your voice is heard

• Notice of Candidacy to Graduate (NOC Form)

– Required to graduate

– The University charges you an administrative fee of $145*

*Subject to change.

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In-State Tuition

• Submit Domicile Form (In-State Tuition Form) to

Registrar’s Office

• Military service members must provide

documentation of permanent duty station in Virginia

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Paying Your Bills

• E-bill (view in Banner)

• Triggered by registration

• Notification via W&M email

• Contact: Student Accounts

Office

– bursar@wm.edu or 757.221.1220

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Financial Aid

• Contact Financial Aid Office

– Jen Meier – jmmeie@wm.edu or 757.221.2426

• Loans; Employer support; Military and Veteran

education benefits

• Federal loans:

– US Citizen or Permanent Resident

– Half-time load (4.5 credit hours) or more

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Category of Assignments

• Category A – An individual assignment. You may not receive help from anyone

on this assignment. It must be 100% your own work. All questions concerning

this assignment should be addressed to your professor. It is an honor code

offense to give or receive any assistance on this assignment.

• Category B – A group assignment. Your group may not receive help from

anyone outside your group. All questions concerning this assignment should be

addressed to your professor. It is an honor code offense to give help to other

groups and individuals or receive assistance from other groups and individuals.

• Category C – An individual assignment. You may work with others or receive

help from a tutor on this assignment. You must, however, turn in your own

original paper. You may not divide the work with others or copy another student’s

paper. It would be an honor code offense to do so.

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Category of Assignments

• Category D – A group assignment. You may share information, discuss

general concepts and approaches to the assignment with other groups. You

may get help from a tutor. Each group must turn in their own work. You may not

copy another group’s work. It would be an honor code offense to do so.

• Category E – A timed assignment. You are given a specific length of time

within which the work must be completed. It is an honor code offense to

violate this time restriction without permission from your professor.

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MBA Laptop Policy

• Laptops are mandatory

• Specs available on Admitted Student website

• You received information about setting up printers and

other resources by email. It is also located on myMBA.

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Alan B. Miller Hall

The building is unlocked:

• M – F - 6:00 – 10:00 pm; Saturdays – 7:00 – 5:00 pm;

Sundays – 10:00 – 5:00 pm

• After Hours (Mason students, faculty and staff have

access until 2:00am)

• Team rooms: (individual and group)

• Rooms may be reserved through EMS (information on

myMBA)

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Campus Resources

Dean of Students – www.wm.edu/deanofstudents/

– Student Accessibility Services -

http://www.wm.edu/.../deanofstudents/services/studentaccessibilityservices/

Health and Wellness -

– Counseling Ctr. - http://www.wm.edu/offices/wellness/counselingcenter/

– Student Health Center - http://www.wm.edu/offices/wellness/healthcenter/

– Campus Recreation – http://www.wm.edu/offices/wellness/campusrec/

– Compliance & Equity Office – http://www.wm.edu/offices/compliance/

(see pamphlet)

Sadler and Campus Center – http://www.wm.edu/offices/sadlerandcampuscenters/

Swem Library - https://libraries.wm.edu/

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Important Policies

Dress Code – Business Casual attire expected. Business attire required at

all speakers and Graduate Career Management Center events. Casual

dress on Friday unless there are speaker events.

Attendance Policy – Contact the professor ahead of time just like you would

when at work. If for an interview, contact Graduate Career Management

Center staff first. Please copy mba.program@mason.wm.edu if you will be

missing class.

Building Policies -

mason.wm.edu/programs/ftmba/mymba/documents/buildinginformation.pdf

Housekeeping –

Please be mindful that housekeeping is not available to clean up items

left behind in classrooms and team rooms.

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RSVP

• Professionalism

• Impression

• Maintaining Relationships

• Food Service

• Seating

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Before Classes Begin

Make sure you have read all College related emails.

Please complete the Orientation survey that will be

distributed on Friday, August 24.

Check Banner to make sure that you are registered for all

of your classes. Your degree requirements are on

myMBA.

Make sure you complete your health waiver. It is required

that you show proof of insurance or buy the College’s

insurance.

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For your first week

• Check Blackboard for syllabi and messages from

Professors

• Make sure you have all course materials before the start

of your class.

• Check Banner for your class schedule.

• Please view the Mason events calendar often.

• Be on time for all classes. There is a short break in

between classes. Only take breaks during that time to

minimize any disruptions during class.

• Bring tent cards to every class.

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Classroom Details

Seating:

Session A – Seating is assigned

Sessions B – D – Seating is self-selected

Students are assigned sections:

Section 1 – Room 1008

Section 2 – Room 1013

(Sections are assigned for each module)

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Ask the Staff

Staff will be available in the Graduate Gathering Area

from noon – 2:00pm every Monday to answer

questions.

Please come visit us – we are located in room 2019.

Building and lost and found – Dana Headden

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Mark your Calendar:

Opening Convocation

Wednesday, August 29 at 5:15-6:30pm – Wren Yard

Opportunity to welcome our new students and celebrate the

start of the academic session

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Upcoming Events

Homecoming – October 18 – 21

• Business School Tailgate – October 20

McGlothlin Leadership Forum – October 30 – Nov. 1

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Culminating Dinner Tonight!

• Williamsburg Lodge

• Business or Cocktail Attire

• Transportation

• Parking

• Reception begins at 5:30

• Dinner begins promptly at 6:30

Questions of Concerns?

Contact us!

mba.program@mason.wm.edu