RSBC Undergraduate Student Handbook 2011-2012

This document is published by the Academic Services Office. Prepared by Kandace Diedrick and Jonathan Muse. Rutgers School of Business-Camden Academic Services Office 227 Penn Street, Camden NJ 08102 Phone: 856-225-6216 Fax: 856-225-6231 Email: AcadSvcs@camden.rutgers.edu Web: http://www.business.camden.rutgers.edu/AcademicServices/default.htm

General Information

RSBC MISSION………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Pg 4 ACADEMIC SERVICES OFFICE

Mission & Guiding Principles……………………………………………………………………………… Pg 5 Contacting the Academic Services Office……………………………………………………………… Pg 5 Student’s Responsibility to be Informed……………………………………………………..……… Pg 5 Email Communication to Students………………………………………………………………..……… Pg 5

NEWLY ADMITTED STUDENTS

First-Year Next Steps………………………………………………………………………………………… Pg 6 Transfer Next Steps…………………………………………………………………………………………… Pg 6 Tips for a Successful Transition…………………………………………………………………………… Pg 6 Summary of RSBC Transfer Course Policy…………………………………………………………… Pg 7

ACADEMIC & EXPERIENTIAL OPPORTUNITIES

Business Leader Development Program (BLDP)………………………………………………… Pg 8 Business Internship Opportunities……………………………………………………………………… Pg 8 Honors & Awards…………………………………………………………………………………..…………… Pg 9 Honors Thesis Option………………………………………………………………………………………..… Pg 9 Independent Study Option………………………………………………………………………..………… Pg 10 International Study Opportunities…………………………….………………………………………… Pg 10 Student Organizations……………………………………………………………………………………..… Pg 10

Program Requirements

RSBC UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM OVERVIEW…………………………………………………………………… Pg 12 Major Areas of Study…………………………………………………………………………….…………………… Pg 12 Curriculum Requirements (A) Major Prerequisite Requirements…………………………………..……………………………..…… Pg 12 (B) General Education Requirements…………………………………………………..………….……..… Pg 13 (C) Business Core Requirements………………………………………………………………………..……. Pg 14 (D) Major Requirements

Accounting………………………………………………………………………………….……………… Pg 15 Finance………………………………………………………………………….………………….………… Pg 16 Management (General)…………………………………………………………………….…………… Pg 17 Management (Ecommerce Technology)…………………………………………..………….… Pg 18 Management (Strategy, International Business & Entrepreneurship)…………..… Pg 18 Marketing (General)………………………………………………………………………….………... Pg 19 Marketing (Market Research)……………………………………………….…………………..… Pg 19

Sample 4-Year Academic Plan …………………………………………………………………………… Pg 20 Minors for RSBC Students……………………………………………………………………………..…… Pg 21 Minors for NON-RSBC Students

Accounting…………………………………………………………………………………………..…..…… Pg 21 Business Administration…………………………………………………………………………..…… Pg 21 Finance……………………………………………………………………………………………………..… Pg 21 Human Resource Management…………………………………………………………………..… Pg 22 Management………………………………………………………………………………………..…..…… Pg 22 Marketing………………………………………………………………………………………………..…… Pg 22 International Business…………………………………………………………………………….….. Pg 23

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS ……………………………………………………………………………………………… Pg 24 GRADUATION PLANNING ………………………………………………………………………………………….……….. Pg 25

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Policies, Procedures & Resources

ADMISSIONS GUIDELINES

Re-Enrollment (for former Rutgers Students)………………………………………………..…… Pg 27 School to School Transfer (for current RU students)…………………………………………… Pg 27 Second Degree Candidate…………………………………………………………………………………… Pg 27

ACADEMIC POLICIES & PROCEDURES Scholastic (Academic) Standing………….……………………………………………………………… Pg 27

Academic Amnesty ……..……………………………………………………………………………… Pg 30 Academic Forgiveness…….…………………………………………………………………..………. Pg 30

Grade Disputes……………………………………………………………………………………………..…… Pg 31 Student Classification………………………………………………………………………………..………… Pg 31 Transfer Course Requests (To Enroll in Course(s) at Another Institution)……..……… Pg 31

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………… Pg 32

REGISTRATION PROCEDURES

Adding/Dropping Course(s)………………………………………………………………………..……… Pg 33 Closed Courses…………………………………………………………………………………………………… Pg 33 Course (Credit) Overload…………………………………………………………………………………… Pg 33 Repeat Option (Repeating Courses)…………………………..………………………..……………… Pg 33 Special Permission Numbers……………………………………………………………………………… Pg 33 Withdrawal from All Courses……………………………………………………………………………… Pg 34

UNIVERSITY CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT………………………………..…………………………………………… Pg 34 RESOURCES & HOW-TO GUIDES

Calculating Cumulative Grade Point Average……………………………………………………… Pg 36 Rutgers-Camden School, Subject & Course Code Guide………………………………………… Pg 37 Understanding the University Schedule of Classes……………………………………………… Pg 38 Using the MyRutgers Portal………………………………………………………………………………… Pg 39 Using Sakai ………………………………………….…………………………………………………………… Pg 39 Glossary of College-Related Terms……………………………………………………………………… Pg 40 Useful Websites………………………………………………………………………………………………… Pg 43

This document is intended to serve as a guide to academic matters at the Rutgers School of Business-Camden. For a comprehensive listing of the school’s policies, procedures,

curriculum and course descriptions, please refer to the current online Undergraduate Catalog accessible via http://catalogs.rutgers.edu/generated/cam-

ug_current/pg22340.html.

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GENERAL

INFORMATION

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MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Rutgers School of Business-Camden is to generate and disseminate knowledge related to the theory and practice of business. We strive to be recognized as a preeminent regional business school in New Jersey and the Delaware Valley. While part of a large state university, we at the Rutgers School of Business-Camden creatively use a high degree of “personal touch” with our students and a strong community spirit to deliver existing programs and develop new opportunities. We are guided by the following beliefs and values: Scholarship is emphasized through the development of original thinking that is used to enrich the quality of the theory and practice of business. Teaching is valued and evident in our personalized approach to the development and delivery of learning opportunities for our students. Our faculty engage in service to the school, the university, the community, and the profession. *Adopted September 15, 2009

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Mission & Guiding Principles

THE ACADEMIC SERVICES OFFICE

The Academic Services Office is designed to foster interactive learning with your peers, the faculty, and staff, which leads to active learning, personal responsibility, and positive attitudes toward academic life. Our mission is to support all students in the pursuit of educational, career, and personal goals and to assist students in the creation of the conditions which will lead to their optimal performance. We provide a broad array of services, including:

Academic Advisement New Student Registration Academic Counseling Pre-Senior Review* Academic Probation and Dismissal Re-enrollment Requests Dismissal Reinstatements Scholastic Standing Committee Actions Early Warnings School-to-School Transfer Graduation Certification Second Degree Candidate Admissions Graduation Planning Transfer Course Requests

As you move toward graduation, you are strongly encouraged to meet with the academic services staff periodically to monitor and review your academic progress. Students should schedule an appointment to discuss their progress at least once a semester. Students may also be seen on a "walk-in" basis; however, this format is most conducive to address minor concerns. *Students should schedule their Pre-Senior Review when they have earned approximately 90 credits in order to ensure sufficient progress towards graduation. Contacting the Academic Services Office http://business.camden.rutgers.edu/AcademicServices/default.htm 227 Penn Street, Business & Science Building – 2nd floor Camden, NJ 08102 856-225-6216 (phone) 856-225-6231 (fax) acadsvcs@camden.rutgers.edu Diana Byrd, Secretary diana.byrd@camden.rutgers.edu Kandace Diedrick, Student Development Specialist diedrick@camden.rutgers.edu Jonathan Muse, Assistant Dean & Director jmuse@camden.rutgers.edu Students’ Responsibility to be Informed It is the student's responsibility to be informed of the policies, procedures, and regulations published and distributed by Rutgers School of Business-Camden (RSBC), Camden Campus, and university publications. This information will be distributed in a wide variety of media, including but not limited to email, newsletters, official announcements, the Gleaner, and the my.Rutgers.edu portal. Students are strongly urged to regularly access and review this information and to comply with any change in policies, regulations, or the established practices of the RSBC. Access to the appropriate forms for various petitions, requests and applications are available via the Forms repository on the Academic Services webpage: http://business.camden.rutgers.edu/AcademicServices/default.htm. Email Communication to Students The Rutgers email account is the primary mode of communication used to transmit information to students. Students are expected to check their Rutgers email at least twice per week during the academic year. Scholastic Standing decisions (i.e. academic warnings, probation status, suspension), diploma application deadlines, registration deadlines, the monthly RSBC newsletter, scholarship opportunities etc will be distributed primarily via the Rutgers email system. All students are required to set-up a NetId and password which allows access into the online university services as well as the Rutgers email system.

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NEWLY ADMITTED BUSINESS STUDENTS

Congratulations on your admission to the Rutgers School of Business-Camden. You are about to embark on an exciting and challenging journey! The Office of New Student Programs

(ONSP) will contact newly admitted students regarding initial Placement Tests, Evaluation of Transfer Credits, Course Registration and Orientation Programs.

FIRST-YEAR/FRESHMEN NEXT STEPS INCLUDE:

1. Submit your Admissions Deposit to confirm your attendance. 2. Complete Placement Testing; ONSP will contact you with earliest open test dates. 3. NETID Setup: this login allows you to access Rutgers online systems.

o Setup a Rutgers email when prompted in NETID creation; you may forward your Rutgers email to alternate (i.e. Gmail, hotmail, AOL etc) accounts.

o Use NETID to access my.rutgers.edu portal account. 4. Attend Keys to Success: academic orientation & course registration day. 5. Have a great attitude and get ready to work!

TRANSFER STUDENT NEXT STEPS INCLUDE:

1. Submit your Admissions Deposit to confirm your attendance. 2. Review your Transfer Summary Report: an evaluation of your transfer courses and credits awarded (provided

by ONSP via email). 3. Complete Placement Testing: for students who have not completed a transferrable college-level Math and/or

English course. 4. Review Checklist for Transfer Registration & Orientation Day: NETID Setup: this login allows you to access Rutgers online systems.

o Setup a Rutgers email when prompted in NETID creation; you may forward your Rutgers email to alternate (i.e. Gmail, hotmail, AOL etc) accounts.

o Use NETID to access my.rutgers.edu portal account. All Transfer Students: Bring copy of transcripts reflecting all in-progress or pending coursework

(unofficial transcripts will suffice). NJ Community College students: complete and print copy of NJ Transfer Transcript Evaluation via

www.NJTransfer.org, include pending courses. NJ Community College graduates: review the NJ Statewide Transfer Agreement (NJSTA) Address credit evaluation and NJSTA concerns/questions to the Office of New Student Programs by

emailing: new.students@camden.rutgers.edu. Review the online schedule of classes via your my.rutgers.edu portal to plan preliminary schedule.

5. Attend Transfer Registration & Orientation Day: academic orientation & course registration for transfer students. Students can expect to have a competed registration prior to leaving the session.

TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION:

o Meet with an Academic Services Office staff member each semester prior to registering for classes. o Know your graduation requirements. o Always have an updated copy of your curriculum worksheet. o Go to class. o Meet with your faculty instructors regularly. o Review the: Student Code of Conduct. o Visit the Rutgers Learning Resource Center—they provide tutoring, workshops, and much more. o Begin building your online portfolio via the Career Center. o Get involved in student organizations & honor societies: connecting to campus is a great way to transition to a

new school, meet peers with common interests, and network with a larger community. o Ask questions! There are many opportunities available on and off campus, get to know Rutgers-Camden and

see how we can assist you in achieving your goals!

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SUMMARY OF RSBC TRANSFER OF BUSINESS COURSES POLICY RSBC transfer course evaluations are determined by a faculty review of selected course materials to determine course equivalency with current RSBC courses. Transfer applicants will submit official transcript(s) to the Office of Office of New Student Programs (call 856-225-6689 or visit Office of New Student Programs). ONSP will make the initial evaluation for course equivalency and applicability based on information provided by the faculty. The RSBC faculty has established special guidelines for transfer of upper level (300- or higher) business courses. Students who receive transfer credit for a course and subsequently complete the equivalent course at Rutgers-Camden will not

receive credit for completing the same course twice.

The determination of the transferability of upper level business courses will follow the steps listed below. FROM A “TWO-YEAR” INSTITUTION The School of Business will not accept as transfer credit any business course that is equivalent to an upper level (300- or higher) business course taken at a two-year institution. FROM A “FOUR-YEAR” INSTITUTION

The School of Business may accept upper level (300- or higher) course(s) as equivalent credit for courses in which the student received a grade of C or higher. A determination of specific course equivalency may require the review of a course syllabus and/or other related course materials. Students who receive transfer credit for a course and subsequently complete the equivalent course at Rutgers-Camden

AACSB Accredited Institution:

will not

receive credit for completing the same course twice.

The School of Business may accept upper level (300- or higher) course(s) as equivalent credit under these conditions: (1) the student received a grade of C or higher; (2) were successfully completed AFTER the student accumulated 60 degree credits; (3) the course content essentially matches the course content of the equivalent business course. A determination of specific course equivalency will require the review of a course syllabus and/or other related course materials. Students who receive transfer credit for a course and subsequently complete the equivalent course at Rutgers-Camden

Non-AACSB Accredited Institution:

will not

receive credit for completing the same course twice.

DEPARTMENT EVALUATIONS In some instances, a specific course equivalency cannot be determined during the initial transcript evaluation process. Students may submit a copy of the course syllabi to the Office of New Student Programs (preferably via email to new.students@camden.rutgers.edu) to request a departmental evaluation course(s) for which an equivalency was not initially determined.

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ACADEMIC & EXPERIENTIAL OPPORTUNITIES

At Rutgers-Camden, you can take advantage of multiple opportunities to conduct research or engage in creative activity with our faculty. Our faculty members are leaders in their field; they are discovering and creating new ideas and information about which others read, write, and discuss. The faculty willingly includes students in their own research or creative projects or serves as mentors for independent projects. Faculty members frequently invite students to work with them in the discovery or creative process, so students have the chance to develop ideas that will shape the 21st century. Below are some the opportunities you will have. BUSINESS LEADER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (BLDP) The BLDP provides recognition for exceptional leadership activities during a student's time at Rutgers School of Business-Camden. Our goal is to identify "high-potential" students, who are then eligible for special seminar classes and a variety of other opportunities. Individuals who demonstrate ongoing leadership, both in and outside the school (accumulated and verified as "leadership units"), receive recognition at graduation and a notation of program completion under "Honors" on their transcript. Website: http://www.business.camden.rutgers.edu/BLDP/default.asp. BUSINESS INTERNSHIP PROGRAM Internships provide a means to apply the knowledge and skills you have learned in a classroom setting to a work environment. Internships are can be either paid or unpaid positions and may count toward graduation course credit requirements. In order to receive course credit for an internship, you should meet with an Academic Services advisor to find out how those credits may be applied toward your degree requirements. The internship program allows students to participate in an employment position that relates to their major (accounting, finance, management or marketing). It is a 3-credit business elective or an approved elective in their major. Students must meet certain requirements to be admitted to the internship and are accountable for on-the-job experiences that they will be graded on. They will also complete assignments relating to their experience. Eligibility and Requirements Students who have achieved junior-level status or higher and a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 may enroll in the internship course in the fall, spring, or summer sessions. While in the program they must complete 120 hours of employment and satisfy assignments that parallel their majors. Their employer's evaluation will also be part of their grade. Students must apply through Mr. Joseph Haro, RSBC Internship Coordinator. Mr. Haro can be reached via email jharo@camden.rutgers.edu, by phone (856-225-6677), or in his office, where his hours are always posted on the door (Business-Science Building, 2nd floor).

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HONORS AND AWARDS Alpha Sigma Lambda. Honor society for evening students. Athenaeum. The members of Athenaeum, the honor society of the college, are elected from the best scholars in the junior and senior classes. Beta Alpha Psi. Honor society for students of accounting, finance, and information systems. By invitation only. Beta Gamma Sigma. International honor society recognizing the academic achievements of students enrolled in business programs accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International. By invitation only. Dean's List. The dean's list recognizes current academic achievement. The list is published at the end of each semester for full-time students and in August for part-time students. Full-time students are eligible if they have completed 12 or more credits for numerical grade credit with a semester grade-point average of 3.5 or better. Part-time students are eligible if they have completed 12 or more credits during the preceding academic year for numerical grade credit with a grade-point average of 3.5 or better. Mu Kappa Tau. National Marketing Honor Society. By invitation of the marketing faculty to qualified marketing majors who have demonstrated academic excellence.

HONORS THESIS OPTION School of Business-Camden students with a grade-point average of 3.3 or above may be eligible to undertake an honors thesis. This involves in-depth study in the student's major area under the supervision of a faculty thesis adviser. This project usually is carried out during the student's two senior semesters. The student who completes an acceptable honors thesis receives 6 course credits and graduates with "Thesis Distinction." The thesis must involve the comprehension of academic literature, data collection, or a systematic theoretical analysis, and the writing of an academic research paper. The thesis must be approved by both the student's thesis adviser and a second School of Business faculty member. In addition, all honors thesis students must give a presentation on the results of their projects to the faculty and students. Website: http://www.business.camden.rutgers.edu/CurrentStudents/Undergrad/honorthesis.htm

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INDEPENDENT/DIRECTED STUDY OPTIONS In an Independent Study Course, a full-time faculty member acts as guide, mentor or facilitator on a study project initiated by the student. The final design of the course plan may be worked out between faculty member and student, but it is the students’ responsibility to make the initial proposal, to approach a suitable faculty sponsor, and to manage their own work throughout the assigned timeframe.

• RSBC students are eligible to request an independent study, when they have junior or senior status. • A current grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 is strongly encouraged. • No more than 6 credits of Independent Study can be counted toward graduation requirements.

Website: http://www.business.camden.rutgers.edu/ProspectiveStudent/ugrad/independentstudy.htm INTERNATIONAL STUDIES/STUDY ABROAD OPPORTUNITIES Students at Rutgers-Camden can take classes on our campus, and then travel abroad during spring break or in the summer to apply what they have learned in a new cultural setting. Our students have participated in classes that traveled to: Italy, Ireland, Namibia, Egypt, Belgium, England, Germany, Spain, the Czech Republic, China and Mongolia, Greece, France, the Netherlands, and Northern Ireland. Last year’s schedule included trips to: Honduras, France, Mexico, Japan, and South Africa.

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS Rutgers School of Business-Camden has many student organizations. These organizations operate under the campus Student Governing Association (SGA). Established organizations at Rutgers School of Business-Camden include: Accounting Society; Beta Alpha Psi; Ecommerce Society; Finance Association; Management Association; Human Resource Student Organization; Marketing Association; the Rutgers School of Business-Camden publication, Minding Your Business; and Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE). These organizations provide students with insight into various areas of interest pertaining to each discipline. More information about these student organizations can be found at http://camden-sbc.rutgers.edu/CurrentStudents/studentorg.htm.

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PROGRAM

REQUIREMENTS

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RSBC UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM OVERVIEW

The undergraduate programs offered by Rutgers School of Business-Camden (RSBC) are designed to lead to a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting, finance, management, or marketing. The curriculum is designed to equip students with a strong foundation in core business principles and to expose students to a breadth of business experiences within the university context in preparation for career exploration and achievement. Please visit http://camden-sbc.rutgers.edu/ProspectiveStudent/ugrad/worksheets2.htm for specific major requirements. The curriculum has a specific course sequencing that students must follow to ensure successful completion of the undergraduate business program. Students must complete ALL required prerequisite courses and should note that courses on the curriculum worksheet are NOT listed in order of enrollment. Keep in mind that no one course may be applied to more than one graduation requirement and that all students must earn a minimum of 120 degree credits to be eligible for the Bachelor of Science degree from the RSBC.

MAJOR AREAS OF STUDY

• ACCOUNTING • FINANCE • MANAGEMENT • MARKETING

Each major program and any specialization associated with the major is directed by an Area Coordinator— for a list of current Area Coordinators, please review the most recent Undergraduate E-Newsletter.

CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS

MAJOR PREREQUISITE REQUIREMENTS (A) There are seven Major Prerequisite courses. These courses establish the intellectual and academic foundation for more advanced study in a wide variety of business disciplines. These courses are required of all School of Business-Camden undergraduates and are designed to be completed during the first three semesters of undergraduate study. All major prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of C or better to be included in the previously stated GPA. Microeconomic Principles 50:220:102 Macroeconomic Principles 50:220:103 Calculus for Business, Economics, & Life Sciences 50:640:130 or 50:640:121 Introduction to Statistics II 50:960:284 or 52:620:216 Management Accounting 52:010:202 Business Essentials* 52:135:101 Business Law I: Legal Environment 52:140:101 *Business Essentials is an introductory seminar course for freshman students only. Transfer students may fulfill the Business Essentials requirement through a combination of Introduction to Business and Introduction to Management courses or with the completion of an upper level (300+) RSBC (school 52) course.

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GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS (B) The general education requirements are designed to improve students' abilities to think clearly and communicate effectively; to expand their awareness of the history and variety of human achievements, experiences, values, and modes of expression; and generally to enrich their sense of responsibilities, opportunities, and rewards of living in a modern society. Students must earn 3 credits for all the courses listed below, and can receive no more than two D grades in general education courses. Required General Education Courses: English Composition I 50:350:101 English Composition II 50:350:102 Introduction to Statistics I 50:960:283 Introduction to Financial Accounting 52:010:101 Introduction to Business Computing 52:135:201 Required Elective Areas: Social Psychology Requirement: This requirement can be satisfied with the successful completion of 3 credits

with 50:830:135 or 50:830:335 or

the combination of 50:830:101 and 50:920:207.

Social Science Requirement: Students are required to complete three (3) credits from the anthropology (070), criminal justice (202), economics (220), political science (790), psychology (830), sociology (920), or urban studies (975) departments.

World Masterpieces Requirement: Students are required to complete 50:090:238. Writing Intensive Requirement: This requirement can be satisfied with the successful completion of 3 credits

with 52:135:250 or 50:989:300-303 or any course designated as writing intensive (W).

Ethics Requirement: This requirement can be satisfied with the successful completion of 3 credits

with 52:620:301, 310, 311 or 50:730:226, 260, 315, 316 or 50:202:326. Foreign Language Requirement: This requirement can be satisfied with the successful completion of 3 credits in

a foreign language department, not necessarily a spoken foreign language course.

Fine Arts Requirement: This requirement can be satisfied with the successful completion of 3 credits

from the course offerings of art (080), art history (082), dance (203), music (700), applied music (701) or theater (965); excluding speech (950).

History, Philosophy, or Religion Requirement: This requirement can be satisfied with the successful completion of 3 credits

from the course offerings of history (510, 512, and 516), philosophy (730), or religion (840).

Natural Science Requirement: This requirement can be satisfied with the successful completion of three 3

credits from the course offerings of astronomy (100), biology (120), chemistry (160), geology (460), physics (750), physical science (890), or zoology (990).

Arts and Sciences Electives: This requirement can be satisfied with the successful completion of 9 credits

from the course offerings on any department within the Camden College of Arts & Sciences (school 50).

Free Electives: This requirement can be satisfied with the successful completion of 6

unrestricted credits. Free Electives are not required for accounting majors.

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BUSINESS CORE REQUIREMENTS (C) The Business Core is composed of six courses which are required for all undergraduates. These courses provide students exposure of detailed, complex subject matter in the specific business disciplines of the SBC. Students must successfully complete all courses in the core with a minimum GPA of 2.000, which includes no more than one grade of D, in order to qualify for graduation. Principles of Finance 52:390:301 Organizational Behavior 52:620:303 Management Science I 52:620:321 Operations Management 52:620:325 Management Information Systems 52:623:334 Principles of Marketing 52:630:201

CAPSTONE COURSE REQUIREMENT Business Policy & Strategy (52:620:450)—the capstone course—is an integrative course in general management designed to provide students with a comprehensive view of policy formation and strategy development from the perspective of senior managers. Successful completion of all the courses in the business core and completion of 90 or more credits is required to enroll in Business Policy and Strategy

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MAJOR REQUIREMENTS (D)

ACCOUNTING The program in accounting provides students with a comprehensive foundation in the theory of accounting, financial accounting and reporting, managerial and cost accounting, taxation, concepts of auditing, and business law. The program is built on a broad background in humanities, liberal arts, economics, and business administration. The accounting program gives students the foundation and skills to pursue careers with public accounting firms, corporations, government, and nonprofit organizations. The program provides the background to sit for the Certified Public Accountant (C.P.A.), Certified Management Accountant (C.M.A.), and Certified Internal Auditor (C.I.A.) examinations. Graduates of this program also can pursue further graduate or professional education. For a complete listing of CPA exam requirements, please refer to the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy: http://www.nasba.org/nasbaweb/NASBAWeb.nsf/wpecusm?openform. Accounting Required Coursework Intermediate Accounting I 52:010:305 Intermediate Accounting II 52:010:306 Federal Tax Accounting 52:010:383 or 384 Cost Accounting 52:010:390 Advanced Accounting 52:010:401 Concepts of Auditing 52:010:415 Business Electives (6 credits)* 52: International Business Elective* *Business Electives: Students are required to complete six (6) credits in Business Electives; Business Law II (52:140:102) can be applied to satisfy three (3) of the six credits required. *A Business Elective is any school 52 course with a course number at or above the 300 level. *International Business Elective: Students are required to complete three (3) credits in a course from the list below: Economics of International Finance 50:220:329 International Economics 50:220:331 Global Financial Markets 52:390:320 Multinational Corporate Finance 52:390:350 Management of Multinational Business 52:620:369 International Marketing 52:630:371 Global Issues in E-Commerce 52:623:445 ANY school 52 International Study (Study Abroad) Course

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FINANCE The program in finance provides students with solid theoretical and practical knowledge of domestic and international finance in the areas of corporate finance, financial derivatives, investments, portfolio management, financial markets, and institutions. Graduates from the finance program are prepared to enter positions in corporations, financial institutions, brokerage houses, investment banks, and the government as corporate finance officers, bank officers, and investment and credit analysts. Graduates from the program also are well-prepared for postgraduate studies in all areas of business. Finance Required Coursework Investments & Portfolio Management 52:390:315 Finance Electives (12 credits)* 52:390 Approved Electives (6 credits)* *Finance Electives: Students are required to complete twelve (12) additional credits from the offerings of the finance area (courses with a 52:390 designation). The Finance Internship course (52:390:497) and the Independent Study course in Finance (52:390:487) are not acceptable Finance Electives but may be applied as Approved Electives.

Note: Courses of similar title taught by the Economics (220) Department are not considered Finance (390) Electives; see below for a listing of the Economics courses that may be applied as an Approved Elective Requirement.

*Approved Electives: Students are required to complete six credits from among: Business Elective* 52: *A Business Elective is any school 52 course with a course number at or above the 300 level. Independent Study in Finance 52:390:487 Finance Internship 52:390:497 No more than three (3) credits from the following approved CCAS course list may be applied: Money and Banking 50:220:202 Intermediate Microeconomics 50:220:203 Intermediate Macroeconomics 50:220:204 Econometrics 50:220:322 Mathematical Economics 50:220:391 Business Cycles and Forecasting 50:220:392 Industrial Economics 50:220:397 Managerial Statistics (Intermediate) 50:960:337 Introduction to Sampling 50:960:467 Mathematical Theory of Statistics 50:960:481/2 Experimental Design and Analysis 50:960:490

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MANAGEMENT The work of a manager involves analyzing, planning, and coordinating the activities of a company. The management major provides training in analyzing problems, making decisions, delegating assignments, training and supervising employees, budgeting, and coordinating. The management major provides the skills needed to secure an entry-level position, as well as the tools needed by top management to lead an organization.

The management area encompasses entrepreneurship, human resource management, management information systems, strategy, and international business. Management majors can pursue a general management specialization, strategy/international business/entrepreneurship specialization, or an ecommerce technology specialization. The general management specialization provides students with broad exposure to several management subfields. The strategy/international business/entrepreneurship management specialization provides students with preparation for a career as an entrepreneur or a corporate entrepreneur with a strategic orientation to themes of globalization and technology. The ecommerce technology specialization prepares students to develop skills necessary to help businesses compete and develop strategies for web-based interactions among companies, employees, customers, and suppliers.

Management (General) Required Coursework Strategic Human Resource Management 52:533:365 The Management of Multinational Business 52:620:369 Management or HRM Electives (6 credits)^ 52:620/533 Ecommerce Elective 52:623: Business Electives* (6 credits) *A Business Elective is any school 52 course with a course number at or above the 300 level. ^Management Elective: Students are required to complete six (6) credits in the Management (620) and/or Human Resource Management (533) courses.

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Management (Ecommerce Technology Specialization) Required Coursework System Analysis & Design 52:623:335 Managing Emerging Technology 52:623:343 Managing Ecommerce Projects 52:623:444 Global Issues in Ecommerce 52:623:445 Ecommerce Elective 52:623: Approved Electives (6 credits)^ ^Approved Electives: Students are required to complete six (6) credits chosen from the list below: Business Elective* 52: *A Business Elective is any school 52 course with a course number at or above the 300 level. No more than three (3) credits in one of the following electives: Visual Anthropology 50:070:319 Communications Design 50:080:437 Design for the World Wide Web 50:080:445 Computer Graphics 50:080:485 Social Change in the Global Economy 50:920:270 Management (Strategy, Entrepreneurship & International Business Specialization [SEIB]) Required Coursework The Management of Multinational Business 52:620:369 Entrepreneurship: New Venture Creation 52:620:483 Entrepreneurship: Team Consulting 52:620:486 Approved Electives (9 credits)^ Business Elective* 52: *A Business Elective is any school 52 course with a course number at or above the 300 level. ^Approved Electives: Students are required to complete nine (9) credits from the approved courses listed below: ST: Raising Capital 52:135:491 ST: Investment Banking 52:135:491 Multinational Corporate Finance 52:390:350 International Study—South Africa 52:620:420 International Study—France 52:620:421 Strategic Management of Technology 52:620:488 Corporate Reorganization & Turnaround 52:620:489 Mergers and Acquisitions 52:620:490 ST: Social Entrepreneurship 52:620:491 Marketing Research 52:630:385 Persuasion, Sales, and Negotiation 52:630:355 International Marketing 52:630:371 ST: Internet Marketing 52:630:487 ST: Internet Research 52:630:491 Internship in SEIB 52:620:497 Any RSBC foreign study course not listed above 52: Three (3) credits, beyond the general education requirement, in a foreign language acquisition course. Students may also request permission to complete other related courses that are approved by the Area Coordinator.

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MARKETING The program in marketing provides students with a solid foundation in marketing principles and techniques. The program also equips students with the quantitative and qualitative skills necessary to investigate and analyze customer behavior, channel members, competitors, and external groups who may be affected by the marketing process. The marketing major qualifies students for positions in sales, advertising, retailing, marketing research, etc., which provide a strong pathway to upper-management positions. The marketing research specialization prepares students for careers with marketing research suppliers, database marketing firms, and users of marketing research (including manufacturers of consumer and industrial products, service providers, and advertising agencies). Marketing (General) Required Coursework International Marketing 52:630:371 Consumer Analysis 52:630:374 Marketing Research 52:630:385 Strategic Marketing Planning 52:630:403 Marketing Elective 52:630 Approved Electives (6 credits)^ ^Approved Electives: Students are required to complete six (6) credits from the list below: Business Elective* 52: *A Business Elective is any school 52 course with a course number at or above the 300 level. Any of the approved list of CCAS (school 50) courses below Introductory Managerial Economics 50:220:308 Econometrics 50:220:322 Methods and Techniques of Social Research 50:920:301 Any statistics course (50:960) at the 300 level or above Any psychology (50:830) course at the 300 level or above Marketing (Research Specialization) Required Coursework Students who wish to pursue the marketing research specialization must complete all of the specific Marketing Required Coursework above and will choose Approved Elective options (6 credits) from: Econometrics 50:220:322 Pricing Strategies 52:630:365 Database Marketing 52:630:387 Honors Thesis in Marketing 52:630:499 Psychological Tests and Measurements 50:830:350 Methods and Techniques of Social Research 50:920:301 Any statistics course (50:960) at the 300 level or above Any other social science methods course at the 300 level or above (with written approval of the marketing area coordinator obtained before taking the course)

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A standard sample schedule for all major departments within the SBC is provided below; this is included for

SUGGESTED SAMPLE 4-YEAR ACADEMIC PLAN

planning purposes

and students are highly encouraged to meet with an academic advisor annually to discuss individually crafted academic plans. Alternate schedules can be created based on the results of your placement exams.

*BLDP: Refers to the Business Leadership & Development Program

Please Note: As you are taking classes, think about whether you might wish to engage in a research or creative project under the guidance of our faculty; consider Internship, Study Abroad, Honors Thesis, and Independent Study options when mapping out your individualized plan of study.

Semester 1 Semester 2 English Composition I English Composition II Microeconomic Principles Macroeconomic Principles Calculus for Business/Econ Intro to Statistics I Business Essentials Intro to Business Computing Intro Financial Accounting Managerial Accounting Semester 3 Semester 4 Intro to Statistics II Business Core Business Law I: Legal Environment Business Core Business Core Major Requirement (1) Intro Social Psychology Business Communications (Writing Option) General Education Requirement General Education Requirement Semester 5 Semester 6 Business Core Business Core Business Core Major Requirement (3) Major Requirement (2) Major Requirement (4) (BLDP Option*) Social Responsibility of Business (Ethics Option) General Education Requirement General Education Requirent (Internship Option) General Education Requirement Semester 7 Semester 8 Major Requirement (5) (Study Abroad Option) Major Requirement (8) or Gen Ed** Major Requirement (6) Major Requirement (9) or Gen Ed** Major Requirement (7) Business Policy & Strategy General Education Requirement General Education Requirement General Education Requirement General Education Requirement

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MINORS FOR RSBC STUDENTS (BUSINESS MAJORS)

RSBC students are eligible to complete 9 credits—generally three courses—from approved courses in a business area other than their major for completion of a minor. These courses must be in addition to those applied toward graduation requirements and the student must earn minimally 129 degree credits

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MINORS FOR NON-RSBC STUDENTS (NON-BUSINESS MAJORS)

The objective of the minor at Rutgers School of Business-Camden is to supplement the student's major area of study with basic accounting, business administration, finance, human resources, international business, management, or marketing knowledge. Students may apply for admission to a business studies minor program after completion of 45 course credits. Certification of a business studies minor is based on a grade-point average of 2.500 or above in the courses required for the completion of the minor. Specific program requirements for each minor program offered are listed below. Visit http://www.business.camden.rutgers.edu/ProspectiveStudent/ugrad/minor.htm to access minor worksheets for non-business students. ACCOUNTING MINOR REQUIRED COURSEWORK (15 CREDITS) The accounting minor prepares students to understand the accounting function in business and to work with accountants. Students must complete the following accounting core curriculum: 52:010:101 Introduction to Financial Accounting (3) 52:010:202 Management Accounting (3) 52:010:305 Intermediate Accounting I (3) Choose two courses from the following (6 credits):

52:010:306 Intermediate Accounting II (3) 52:010:383 Federal Tax Accounting I (3) 52:010:384 Federal Tax Accounting II (3) 52:010:390 Cost Accounting (3) 52:010:401 Advanced Accounting (3) 52:010:415 Concepts of Auditing (3)

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION MINOR REQUIRED COURSEWORK (15 CREDITS) The business administration minor provides students with exposure to the fundamentals of a business education across RSBC major disciplines. Students must complete the following business core curriculum: 52:010:101 Introduction to Financial Accounting (3) 52:390:301 Principles of Finance (3) 52:620:303 Organizational Behavior (3) 52:623:334 Management Information Systems (3) 52:630:201 Principles of Marketing (3) FINANCE MINOR REQUIRED COURSEWORK (15 CREDITS) The finance minor prepares students to work with finance professionals. Students must complete the following finance core curriculum: 52:390:301 Principles of Finance (3) 52:390:315 Investments and Portfolio Management (3) Choose any three additional finance (390) courses (9 credits).

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HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT MINOR REQUIRED COURSEWORK (15 CREDITS) The human resource management minor introduces students to fundamental human resource management principles. Students must complete the following human resource management core curriculum: 52:533:365 Strategic Human Resource Management (3) Choose any three additional human resource management (533) courses (9 credits). Complete 3 additional credits from one of the options listed below: Any course in the management areas: human resource management (533), management (620), or ecommerce (623)

50:220:313 Economics of Labor (3) 50:220:320 Inflation, Unemployment, and Public Policy (3) 50:830:319 Industrial Psychology (3) 50:830:355 Psychological Tests and Measurements (3) 50:830:446 Behavior Modification (3) 50:920:315 Sociology of Complex Organizations (3) 50:920:321 Urban Sociology (3) 50:920:337 Women and Men in Society (3) 50:920:370 Globalization and Social Change (3) 50:920:394 Japanese Society and Management (3) 50:920:431 Sociology of Work and Careers (3) 50:975:492 Special Topics: Nonprofit Organizations in International Perspective (3)

(This course is offered occasionally as a special topics course) 50:975:493 Special Topics: Nonprofit Organizational Management (3) (This course is offered occasionally as a special topics course)

MANAGEMENT MINOR REQUIRED COURSEWORK (15 CREDITS) The management minor introduces students to basic management principles. Students must complete the following management core requirements: 52:533:365 Strategic Human Resource Management (3) 52:620:303 Organizational Behavior (3) 52:620:369 The Management of Multinational Business (3) 52:623:334 Management Information Systems (3) Complete 3 additional credits from an elective in management (620) or ecommerce (623) (3).

MARKETING MINOR REQUIRED COURSEWORK (15 CREDITS) The marketing minor prepares students to work with marketing professionals. Students must complete the following marketing core requirements: 52:630:201 Principles of Marketing (3) Complete 12 additional credits in marketing (630) subject area courses (12).

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INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MINOR REQUIRED COURSEWORK (15 CREDITS) The international business minor provides students with the opportunity to explore business practices from a global perspective. Students must complete the following international business course requirements: 52:620:369 The Management of Multinational Business (3) Choose any three RSBC (school 52) courses with a global focus (9 credits). Options include, but are not limited to the following:

52:390:320 Global Financial Markets (3) 52:390:350 Multinational Corporate Finance (3) 52:623:445 Global Issues in Ecommerce Technology (3) 52:620:420 International Study Management-France (3) 52:620:421 International Study Management-South Africa (3) 52:620:422 International Study Management-Brazil (3) 52:620:423 International Study Management-Southeast Asia (3) 52:630:371 International Marketing (3) 52:630:420 International Study Marketing-France (3) 52:630:421 International Study Marketing-South Africa (3) 52:630:422 International Study Marketing-Brazil (3) 52:630:423 International Study Marketing-Southeast Asia (3)

Choose one of the following approved CCAS (school 50) global topics courses:

50:070:341 Peoples and Cultures of Latin America (3) 50:070:353 Peoples and Cultures of Southeast Asia (3) 50:070:356 Peoples and Cultures of Africa (3) 50:220:329 Economics of International Finance (3) 50:220:331 International Economics (3) 50:220:371 Economy of Japan (3) 50:220:399 Economics of Multinational Corporations (3) 50:790:335 Government and Politics of Sub-Saharan Africa (3) 50:790:336 Government and Politics of the Middle East (3) 50:790:337 Government and Politics of South and Southeast Asia (3) 50:790:338 Government and Business in the International System (3) 50:790:387 International Law and Organization (3) 50:790:425 Modernization in the Third World (3) 50:790:469 Rich Nations/Poor Nations (3) 50:920:370 Globalization and Social Change (3) 50:920:394 Japanese Society and Management (3) 50:920:396 Southeast Asian Societies (3) 50:940:225 Spanish for Business (3)

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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

A candidate for the bachelor's degree must successfully complete at least 120 credits of college work, with a minimum cumulative GPA of at least 2.000 or better. The successful candidates will fulfill the requirements of the business core and an authorized major with a minimum cumulative average of 2.000. Students are also required to fulfill all the requirements of the major prerequisite and general education requirements of the business curriculum in accordance with the conditions stated within the undergraduate catalog. Below is an itemized list of specific requirements that all successful candidates will satisfy:

1) Students must successfully earn a minimum of 120 degree credits in order to earn a Bachelor of Science degree from the School of Business-Camden.

2) Students must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.000. 3) Students must have fulfilled all major prerequisites with grades of C or better. 4) Students must have fulfilled all general education requirements with no more than two D grades. 5) Students must earn a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.000 in the business core, with no more

than one D grade in this area. 6) Students must earn a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.000 in the major area of study and have

fulfilled all major requirements with no more than one D grade. 7) Students must complete 30 of their final 42 credits at Rutgers-Camden, including at least 12 credits in the

major (residency requirement). 8) Students must have successfully discharged all academic, disciplinary, and financial obligations. 9) Students must fully complete and submit an online diploma application within the published deadlines. If

applicable, student will also submit a completed and signed Arts and Sciences Minor Certification form for a minor from an academic discipline offered by the Camden College of Arts and Sciences.

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GRADUATION PLANNING

Pre-Senior Review The Senior Review is the process to review all work completed and provide a clear framework of all outstanding academic requirements needed for graduation. Students are strongly encouraged to complete a Pre-Senior Review two (2) semesters prior to the expected graduation date. It is the student’s responsibility to schedule a Senior Review with the Academic Services Office. General Graduation Information The Rutgers, School of Business-Camden (RSBC) awards degrees three times a year, January, May, and October. Students, who complete their studies in the summer, may file for an October dated diploma. Students, who complete their studies in December, should file for a January dated diploma. Students, who complete their studies in May, are eligible to file for a May dated diploma. The RSBC holds a single commencement ceremony in May of each year. Students who have successfully satisfied all the requirements for graduation in the previous October or December may participate in the May commencement. Students, who have not successfully fulfilled all the requirements for graduation, prior to the commencement ceremony, will not be permitted to participate in commencement. Diploma Application Submissions & Deadlines Diploma Applications are submitted online in an electronic format. Applications can be found at: Online Diploma Applications. Below are current application timeframes; refer to the online Academic Calendar as dates may be subject to change.

1) May graduates: Applications will be accepted February 1st - March 4th 2) October graduates: Applications will be accepted June 1st - August 15 3) January graduates: Applications will be accepted September 1st - October 15th

In Absentia If you do not wish to attend the ceremonies, please indicate so on your Diploma Application. Diplomas will be mailed. Graduation Certifications Graduation certifications will be performed for students who have submitted a completed Diploma Application, by the above listed deadlines. RSBC students who will complete a major and a minor in an RSBC discipline need to only submit the online form. RSBC students with an Arts and Sciences minor (i.e. economics, psychology, etc.) are required to submit an approved and signed Minor Certification form from the appropriate department chairperson to the Academic Services Office, by established deadlines. A preliminary list of approved students will be posted on the Academic Services Senior/Graduation website, approximately one (1) month prior to graduation. Anyone who does not appear to satisfy all graduation requirements during the certification process will be immediately contacted to resolve the discrepancy. If the matter is not satisfactorily resolved, a certified letter will be sent advising the student that he/she is ineligible for graduation. Honors Designation Honors designation is determined by the cumulative grade point average (GPA) at the time of graduation. Students may be eligible to graduate with honors, if they complete at least 45 credits at Rutgers University as a matriculated student and earn cumulative grade point averages listed below. These averages are precise; rounding up is not done. Honors classifications are determined at the end of the student’s final semester. Cum Laude (Honors) 3.500-3.749 GPA Magna Cum Laude (High Honors) 3.750-3.899 GPA Summa Cum Laude (Highest Honors) 3.900-4.000 GPA

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POLICIES,

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ADMISSIONS GUIDELIES

Re-Enrollment (for former RU studentsThis option is for former Rutgers students who wish to reenroll to complete their undergraduate studies or seek to complete an additional Rutgers degree. An application, as well as information concerning admission requirements, application deadlines, credentials submission, and related matters may be found at the Reenrollment Application website:

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https://www.ugadmissions.rutgers.edu/reenrollment/.

This option is designed for students who are currently enrolled in an undergraduate division of the University and seek admission to the RSBC. An application, as well as information concerning admission requirements, application deadlines, credentials submission, and related matters may be found at the School to School Transfer website:

School-to-School Transfer (for current RU students)

http://admissions.rutgers.edu/SchoolToSchool.

Applicants who hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited collegiate institution, other than Rutgers will follow the same application procedure for transfers from non Rutgers institutions. Information about the application process, deadlines, credential requirements, scholarship opportunities and related matters can be found on the University's admissions website

Second Degree Candidates

http://admissions.rutgers.edu/ApplyNow/ApplicationsAndTheBasics.aspx. Admission into the RSBC does not guarantee admission into a specific major area of study until all major prerequisite courses have been successfully completed. Applicants who hold a Rutgers University undergraduate degree will follow the Re-Enrollment procedure listed above.

ACADEMIC POLICIES & PROCEDURES

The RSBC’s Scholastic Standing Committee oversees the implementation of academic regulations, receives petitions for exemptions from RSBC academic policy, such as change of courses after the deadlines, course overload requests, re-enrollment after academic dismissal, intra-University admission to the RSBC, retroactive withdrawal from courses. The SSC will inform students in writing of its determinations.

Scholastic (Academic) Standing Guidelines & Policies

The committee considers petitions for retroactive withdrawal no later than one year after the end of the term in which the courses in question were taken. Any student wishing to submit a petition to the committee should obtain the proper forms from the Academic Services Office on the second floor of the Business Science Building (BSB) or from the forms page of the Academic Services website at http://camden-sbc.rutgers.edu/AcademicServices/forms2.htm. Such petitions are considered by the Scholastic Standing Committee on the basis of technical error, new information, and/or extenuating circumstances. Petitions that address failure(s) in touchtone or WebReg should include the registration confirmation. Only fully documented written petitions are considered.

Scholastic standing is determined by cumulative grade point average (CGPA) which is computed at the end of each semester/term. Any student with a CGPA less than 2.000 is referred to the Scholastic Standing Committee. This committee reviews the work of all students with deficient GPA’s at the close of each term and may take any of the actions listed below. Additionally, degrees are not awarded to any student with a CGPA is less than 2.000.

Scholastic Standing Policies for Poor Academic Performance

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Faculty may issue an “Early Warning” if they find that a student’s performance and/or attendance are unsatisfactory. Early Warnings are issued by the 8th week of the semester. Students are encouraged to meet with their faculty to learn what steps may be taken to improve one’s academic performance. Students may also meet with the Academic Services staff, if additional attention is desired to address the area(s) of concern.

Early Warnings

Academic Warnings are issued to students with a semester GPA below 2.000 or with a CGPA between 2.000-2.499. Academic Warning (W)

The student must:

1. Meet with an Academic Services staff member to discuss her/his academic performance. 2. Identify the factors which negatively impacted the academic performance and explore methods to improve

future performance.

Students are “Placed on Academic Probation” for having a CGPA below 2.000 and are subject to the conditions listed below. Students may be Placed on Probation only once in their college careers. Any future term wherein the student earns a CGPA of less than 2.000 he/she will be placed on Continued Probation.

Placed on Probation (PP)

The student must:

1. Achieve a minimum semester GPA of 2.000 during the next semester of enrollment. 2. Enroll in no more than twelve (12) credits. 3. Develop and submit an academic plan, which outlines how he/she will improve his/her performance in the

next semester of enrollment. 4. Meet with an Academic Services staff member monthly to monitor academic progress.

If these conditions are not met, the student may face Academic Dismissal. Continued Probation (CPStudents are placed on “Continued Probation” if they have met the conditions of their Placed on Probation status, but have not yet earned a minimum CGPA of 2.000. If a student was once placed on probation, returned to good academic standing and whose CGPA falls below 2.000 for an additional time during one’s college career, the student will be placed on Continued Probation and subject to the conditions listed below:

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The student must: 1. Achieve a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.500 in the next semester of enrollment. 2. Enroll in no more than twelve (12) credits. 3. Refine his/her academic plan, which outlines performance goals and areas of improvement for the next

semester of enrollment. 4. Meet with an Academic Services staff member monthly to monitor academic progress

If these conditions are not met, the student may face Academic Dismissal.

Any student who earns a CGPA of less than 1.000 after one (1) semester of enrollment may, at the discretion of the SSC, be suspended from the RSBC and prohibited from enrolling in any Rutgers-Camden course(s) for at least one (1) semester. This action is taken to provide the student with an opportunity to reflect on their academic performance and to determine one’s level of commitment and motivation to continue collegiate study at the RSBC.

Academic Suspension (S)

Suspended students may file an appeal in writing (hard copy) for reinstatement within ten (10) days of their receipt of the suspension notice. The appeal should be addressed to the RSBC SSC and submitted to the Academic Services Office. All appeals will be reviewed by the SSC and students will be notified in writing of the SSC’s determination.

Suspended students may apply for re-enrollment, after the suspension period via the online re-enrollment application at https://www.ugadmissions.rutgers.edu/reenrollment/. Suspension re-enrollment applicants should indicate their academic status in a statement to be posted in the dialog box of the online application.

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Students may face “Academic Dismissal” from the University if any of the following occurs: Academic Dismissal (D)

1. They have not met the conditions of their Probationary status. 2. They are native students (those who began their college careers at Rutgers-Camden)whose cumulative grade-

point average drops below the following levels: 1.400 after one year of attendance 1.700 after two years of attendance 1.900 after three years of attendance

3. They are transfer students that do not achieve the following minimum cumulative grade-point average: 1.400 with 22 degree credits 1.700 with 57 degree credits 1.900 with 89 degree credits

Academically dismissed students are prohibited from enrolling in any Rutgers-Camden course for a period of at least one (1) academic year, exclusive of summer session. Students are strongly encouraged to meet with a member of the Academic Services Office staff to explore the conditions and/or actions which may have resulted in dismissal and to explore the options available to them for reinstatement. Dismissal Appeal Dismissed students may file an appeal, requesting a review of the dismissal decision in writing (a hard copy) within ten (10) days of their notification of dismissal. The appeal should be addressed to the RSBC SSC and delivered to the Academic Services Office. All appeals will be reviewed by the SSC and students will be notified in writing of the SSC’s determination. All documents are to be submitted to the following address:

Scholastic Standing Committee Academic Services Office Rutgers, School of Business-Camden 227 Penn St., 2nd Floor Camden, NJ 08102 Fax: 856-225-6231

Reenrollment after Academic Dismissal Students wishing to re-enroll in the RSBC after being academically dismissed must file a “Re-Enrollment Request for Academically Dismissed Students” that can found at the Academic Services Office or in the online Forms Repository at http://business.camden.rutgers.edu/AcademicServices/forms2.htm All documents are to be submitted to the following address: Scholastic Standing Committee Academic Services Office Rutgers, School of Business-Camden 227 Penn St., 2nd Floor Camden, NJ 08102 Fax: 856-225-6231

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Undergraduate students who previously enrolled at Rutgers University and have seven or more consecutive years of hiatus may apply for Academic Amnesty in the Rutgers University, School of Business - Camden (RSBC).

Academic Amnesty Policy

Eligibility • This program is available to students who have not enrolled in any Rutgers University coursework for a period

of at least seven (7) consecutive years. • Prior to awarding amnesty, a student accepted into the Academic Amnesty Program must demonstrate

academic proficiency by completing at least 24 new Rutgers credits with a cumulative grade point average of 2.500 or higher and no single grade of D or F, within the first year of fulltime enrollment or within 2 years of part-time enrollment.

Conditions • Program participants must be re-enrolled in the RSBC and matriculating for an RSBC degree. • Previously dismissed students will be conditionally readmitted to RSBC, pending the review and approval of the

RSBC Scholastic Standing Committee (SSC) and subject to the SSC enrollment conditions. • Proficiency requirements must be satisfied within one (1) year (fall, winter, spring, and summer) of full time

study or within two (2) years of part time study. • Students who do not satisfy the 24 credit, 2.500 GPA proficiency requirements will be denied inclusion in the

Academic Amnesty program. • All students must satisfy the RSBC residency requirement, as stated in the current catalog. Proficiency

coursework may be counted toward residency. • Under the Academic Amnesty program, students are excluded from participating in the RSBC Repeat Course

and Forgiveness policies. • Students may apply for Academic Amnesty only once, and once amnesty has been granted, the student may not

at a later time ask for amnesty to be rescinded or modified. For example, if a student has been granted academic amnesty, they may not at a later time request degree credit for E-credited courses or request that grades from J-credited courses be computed in the grade point average.

If Academic Amnesty is approved: • All prior Rutgers course work will be treated as if it was transferred from an institution outside of the Rutgers

University system. Students will retain credit for prior Rutgers course work with grades of C or better, but none of these grades will be calculated into the grade point average. The grade points and degree credit earned for grades of D and similarly grades of F will be removed and will NOT be calculated into the grade point average. A student’s grade point average will include only grades earned after academic amnesty has been granted, including grades earned during the proficiency period.

• All previous Rutgers grades of F and D will be “E-credited,” exclusive of grades awarded as a result of judicial action. These will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. The symbol “E” preceding course credit indicates that no credit is earned toward the degree and no grade is computed in the cumulative grade-point average. These courses cannot be used to fulfill any major, minor, or general education degree requirements.

• All previous grades of C or better will be “J-credited.” The symbol “J” preceding course credits indicates that those credits are earned toward the degree, but the grade is not computed in the cumulative grade-point average. These courses may be used to fulfill major, minor, and general education degree requirements.

Students who have under a 2.00 cumulative grade point average and who have been not enrolled at any Rutgers University campus for at least ten successive semesters may be eligible for academic forgiveness from one entire term of coursework or 12 total credits of coursework. Courses that are granted forgiveness will still have the original grade appear on the student's transcript; however, the grades for these courses will not factor into the student's cumulative grade point average. An e-credit prefix will be placed on the transcript which notes that academic forgiveness has been granted for the course. Students can obtain the necessary forms to apply for Academic Forgiveness at the Academic Services Office. All forms are to be submitted to the Academic Services Office.

Academic Forgiveness Policy

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The classroom, studio, or laboratory instructor has the responsibility for assignment of grades. Complaints about a grade must be directed to the instructor, in writing, within 10 working days of its assignment. Disputes unresolved at this level are referred, in writing, to the appropriate departmental chair. Complaints remaining unresolved at this level should be directed, in writing, to the dean of the appropriate college.

Grade Disputes (Student Complaints about Grades)

With a minimum of 120 credits required to qualify for a degree, students following a normal four-year program are grouped according to their projected year of graduation on the basis of the number of credits they have satisfactorily completed, scaled as follows:

Student Classification

Freshmen 0-22 credits Sophomores 23-57 credits Juniors 58-89 credits Seniors 90 credits and above

All matriculated students at Rutgers, School of Business-Camden (RSBC) are required to complete all coursework for graduation at Rutgers Camden. If extraordinary circumstances compel a student to seek enrollment elsewhere, all coursework, which will be applied to fulfill graduation requirements, must receive written approval prior to enrollment, including other campuses of Rutgers University.

Transfer Course Requests (requests to enroll in courses outside of Rutgers-Camden)

Prior to enrollment, students must complete and submit this form and related documents to the Academic Service Office (BSB 2nd Floor). Students will be notified of a decision in writing. Requests should be submitted at least thirty (30) days prior to the start of the course(s) requested. It is the student’s responsibility to fully complete and submit this form. Lower tuition, scheduling convenience, or traveling distance are not sufficient causes to request transfer course approval. Transfer credit approval will not be granted retro-actively. If approved, the student must submit an official transcript of the course work completed, to the Office of New Student Programs for credit evaluation. Transfer credit approval must comply with current RSBC transfer credit policies and practices.

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ACADEMIC INTEGRITY

Academic Integrity

Academic integrity is a hallmark of higher education. It means that any work submitted by an individual is that student’s own work and that work informed by the efforts of others gives appropriate credit to them.

There are several possible violations of academic integrity. The descriptions below are excerpted directly from the Policy on Academic Integrity for Undergraduate and Graduate Students, which can be found at the website below along with an explanation of the consequences of violating this policy (http://www.camden.rutgers.edu/RUCAM/Academic-Integrity-Policy.php). Academic integrity is taken very seriously by our faculty and administration, students should be certain not to violate this policy; doing so can have serious consequences. If you are unsure, always ask your professors or the reference librarians, or see the Learning Resource Center staff before submitting rough or final drafts.

A. Cheating — is the use of inappropriate and unacknowledged materials, information, or study aids in any academic exercise. Assistance from other people is restricted or forbidden unless explicitly authorized by the instructor for particular assignments. … Similarly, students must not request others (including commercial term paper companies) to conduct research or prepare any work for them or use work or research prepared by others.

B. Fabrication — is the falsification or invention of any information or citation in an academic exercise. "Invented" information may not be used in any laboratory experiment or other academic exercise without authorization from the instructor. … The student must also acknowledge reliance upon the actual source from which cited information was obtained.

C. Facilitating Academic Dishonesty — Students who knowingly or negligently allow their work to be used by other students or who otherwise aid others in academic dishonesty are violating academic integrity. Such students are as guilty of intellectual dishonesty as the student who receives the material even though they may not themselves benefit academically from that dishonesty.

D. Plagiarism — is the representation of the words or ideas of another person or source as one's own in any academic exercise. To avoid plagiarism, every direct quotation must be identified by quotation marks or by appropriate indentation and must be properly cited in the text or in a footnote. Acknowledgment is also required when material from another source stored in print, electronic, or other medium is paraphrased or summarized in whole or in part in one’s own words. … Plagiarism can, in some cases, be a subtle issue. Any questions or doubts about what constitutes plagiarism should be discussed with the faculty member.

E. Denying others access to information or material — It is a violation of academic integrity to deny others access to scholarly resources, or to deliberately impede the progress of another student or scholar. Examples of offenses of this type include: giving other students false or misleading information; making library material unavailable to others by stealing or defacing books or journals, or by deliberately misplacing or destroying reserve materials; or altering computer files that belong to another.

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REGISTRATION PROCEDURES & POLICIES

• Prerequisites will not be waived or overridden. If there are any exceptions, they will be rare and only in the most extreme cases.

Adding & Dropping Courses

• Students will be able to add and/or drop classes at will, via WebReg, as long as the course is listed as open, the prerequisite is satisfied and it is within the drop/add period.

• If the course is open, the prerequisite is satisfied and the student is unable to register, he/she should proceed to the Academic Services Office to have the “glitch” worked out.

• If the class is closed, the instructor is in the best position to determine if ADDITIONAL STUDENTS CAN BE ADDED TO THE CLASS.

Closed RSBC (school 52) Courses

• If the course is listed as closed, students must obtain the instructor’s signature on a completed Change of Registration Form (Drop/Add slip). Students with signed “add slips” will proceed to the Academic Services Office to obtain Special Permission Numbers (SPN). Students can register using the WebReg system by entering the SPN when prompted or may go to the Registrar’s Office for processing. Please do not send email approvals or phone calls. Students must have the instructor’s actual signature on the add slip for approval

• Special Permission Numbers will be issued by instructors for online and hybrid courses. This type of class may not have the opportunity for in person faculty-student interaction. As such, drop/add slips may not be functional in this setting. Faculty issuance of SPN’s provides the most efficient & effective means of

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Students in the Rutgers School of Business are allowed to attempt up to 18 credits—generally 6 classes—each semester. Students who desire to take nineteen or more credits must complete an application for permission for course overload and submit it to the Academic Services Office for approval.

Course/Credit Overload

Students receiving a grade of D or F in a course may use the repeat course option on up to four courses at any time during the course of their degree program. Exercise of this repeat course option is subject to the following restrictions:

Repeated Option Policy

1. This applies only to courses taken at Rutgers-Camden. 2. The option may be exercised only once for each course. 3. Students opting to repeat must indicate their intent by prefixing the symbol R to the credit value of the course

at the time of registration. (This can be accomplished in-person at the Registrar’s Office) 4. Curriculum requirements in some departments and programs may exclude students from using this option.

Students should consult their department chair or program director for eligibility.

Both the original and the repeated course grade appear on the student's permanent academic record, but only the better of the two grades of the repeated course is computed in the cumulative grade-point average. Degree credit is allowed only once, when the course is passed the first time.

Faculty member(s) will be responsible for the issuance of special permission numbers (SPN’s) to facilitate registration for the types of courses listed below. These courses require either a designated application or faculty review for enrollment.

Special Permission Numbers for Faculty-Approved Courses

BLDP Seminar (Business Leadership Development Program) Honors Thesis Internships Independent Study Online & Hybrid (for closed courses) Study Abroad

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A student who desires to withdraw from an undergraduate college must: Withdrawal from All Courses

1. obtain a Notification of Withdrawal Form from the Registrar’s or the Academic Services Office; 2. secure an appointment with an adviser in the Academic Services Office for the purpose of obtaining

permission to withdraw without penalty; 3. be prepared to state in full, in writing, for the record, the reason(s) for withdrawing; 4. obtain signatures of approval from the financial aid, housing, and, if applicable, EOF offices; 5. return the completed form, in person, to the registrar.

A student who leaves the college unofficially without following this procedure receives a grade of F, NC, or U in each course. A student who is unable to adhere to the above because of illness or other sufficient reason may submit the Notification of Withdrawal Form by mail to the registrar's office. Refunds of tuition are calculated from the date when the written Notification of Withdrawal Form, approved by the Academic Services Office, is received by the registrar. See the tuition and fees website (http://www.studentabc.rutgers.edu) for information concerning the computation of refunds of tuition. A student is not eligible for a refund unless his or her withdrawal is formally reported to the registrar. When a student officially withdraws from the college, a grade of W is assigned in each course. This symbol is recorded on the student's record. Withdrawal as such is not recognized during the last two weeks of class meetings; students leaving during this period receive standard grades for the semester. Please note that notification to the instructor, adviser, or school does not fulfill the student's obligation to communicate directly and in writing with the registrar in all matters pertaining to changes in registration and withdrawal.

UNIVESITY CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT

A university in a free society must be devoted to the pursuit of truth and knowledge through reason and open communication among its members. Its rules should be conceived for the purpose of furthering and protecting the rights of all members of the university community in achieving these ends. All members of the Rutgers University community are expected to behave in an ethical and moral fashion, respecting the human dignity of all members of the community and resisting behavior that may cause danger or harm to others through violence, theft, or bigotry. All members of the Rutgers University community are expected to adhere to the civil and criminal laws of the local community, state, and nation, and to regulations promulgated by the university. All members of the Rutgers University community are expected to observe established standards of scholarship and academic freedom by respecting the intellectual property of others and by honoring the right of all students to pursue their education in an environment free from harassment and intimidation. Preamble University Code of Student Conduct (http://catalogs.rutgers.edu/generated/cam-ug_current/pg27377.html)

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RESOURCES

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HOW-TO GUIDES

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CALCULATING CUMULATIVE GRADE-POINT AVERAGE

An undergraduate student’s academic rank within the class cohort is determined by the cumulative grade point average (CGPA). This average is computed by multiplying the numerical value of the grade received in each course taken for degree credit, and to be included in the average, by the number of credits the course is worth to obtain the grade points earned in that course. The grade points earned in all such courses are then added together and the sum is divided by the total credits of those courses.

1) Numerical Grade Equivalent(s) x Credit(s) = Grade Point(s) A=4, B+=3.5, B=3, C+=2.5, C=2, D=1, F=0

2) Semester or Term Grade Points/Semester or Term Credit(s) = Semester or Term Grade Point Average 3) Total Grade Points /Total Credits = Cumulative Grade Point Average

Students may also utilize the online GPA Calculator via the following link: http://sasundergrad.rutgers.edu/academics/forms/gpacalculatorpopup.html. Students who have transferred from other accredited colleges/universities may receive advanced standing for courses taken, as determined by the transfer credit evaluation; however, non-Rutgers grades are not recorded on the academic records, nor are such grades calculated in the cumulative grade-point average. The CGPA appearing on the academic record is a reflection of the scholastic performance of the student only while enrolled in the Rutgers system and is the basis for the determination of academic standing and any academic honors or penalties.

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Below are commonly used school codes & subject codes for Rutgers-Camden courses. RUTGERS-CAMDEN SCHOOL, SUBJECT & COURSE CODE GUIDE

This list does not include all possibilities.

School Codes

50 Camden College of Arts & Sciences (CCAS)

52 School of Business-Camden (SBC)

64 University College-Camden (UC-C)

50:350:101 ~ what does it mean?

52:010:101 ~ what does it mean? 50 school CCAS

52 school SBC

350 subject English

010 subject Accounting 101 course Eng Comp 1

101 course Financial Acct

Arts & Science Electives may be any previously unassigned school 50 course.

Foreign Languages (Sch 50) *Writing Intensive Requirement and Ethics Requirement (Sch 50 or Sch 52)

Writing & Ethics Courses must be individually reviewed by Academic Services before approval is granted.

Fine Arts (Sch 50) Code Subject Code Subject 420 French 080 Art 470 German 082 Art History 560 Italian 203 Dance 840 Russian

700 Music 940 Spanish 701 App Music

965 Theatre

Social Sciences (Sch 50) Code Subject

Hist, Phil, Rel (Sch 50) 070 Anthropology

Code Subject

202 Criminal Just

Natural Sciences (Sch 50)

510 European History 220 Economics

Code Subject

512 American History

790 Political Science

090 Environ Sci Only

516 World History 830 Psychology

100 Astronomy

730 Philosophy

920 Sociology

120 Biology

840 Religion 975 Urban Studies

130 Botany

160 Chemistry

Business Subjects (Sch 52) Math/Statistics (Sch 50)

460 Geology

Code Subject

Code Subject

750 Physics

010 Accounting 640 Math

890 Physical Science

135 Business Admin

960 Statistics

990 Zoology

140 Business Law

390 Finance

533 HR Management

620 Management

623 Mngmt Info Sys

630 Marketing

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UNDERSTANDING THE UNIVERSITY SCHEDULE OF CLASSES

Below is a sample course as it appears in the online schedule of classes with indicators of each area.

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How to access the online registration via MyRutgers:

USING THE MY.RUTGERS.EDU PORTAL

1. Go to Academic Services Office webpage via: http://business.camden.rutgers.edu/AcademicServices/default.htm

2. From the “Resources” list, select: MyRutgers Portal 3. Log-in using your NETID and password 4. Select the Academics Tab 5. Scroll down to the bottom of the page, Select web registration 6. Click on WebReg Login 7. Choose the appropriate semester from the list 8. Click on the Course Lookup link and review the online course schedule offerings; make note of the

prerequisites required for courses you would like to add 9. Enter appropriate Index Number—the five-digit code found next to course(s) you have chosen then

Select Add, or simply check the box next to each course you would like to add 10. Print a copy of your schedule as proof of your registration transaction

For a copy of a curriculum worksheet for your major:

1. Visit 2. Select Academic Services from the left menu bar

http://business.camden.rutgers.edu

3. Scroll down to Academic Resources 4. Select Curriculum Worksheets for full list of available worksheets

Keep in mind that the School of Business-Camden Academic Services Office staff is available to answer questions you may have concerning creating a graduation plan and enrolling in the appropriate courses. Please call 856-225-6216 to schedule an appointment. (Note: Walk-in ONLY hours during first two weeks of registration.)

SAKAI—Rutgers Course Management System

Sakai is an online course site for classes at Rutgers. Students can log on with their NetID and password to access resources based on the courses they are enrolled in. With Sakai, students can communicate with their professors and other students, ask questions, submit papers, take online quizzes, check syllabi, download required readings and study guides, check grades, and much more.

Many professors utilize Sakai to respond to student questions, grade and return papers, supply resources, and post grades. http://sakai.rutgers.edu. New students are highly encouraged to become familiar with Sakai prior to the start of the semester.

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GLOSSARY OF COLLEGE-RELATED TERMS

advisor: A member of the university faculty or staff who assists students with planning quarter or semester schedules as well as their overall programs of study. Advisors may also help with career planning. area: A specific major taught and/or researched on the college or university level. area coordinator: A faculty member who acts oversees administrative operations for a specific academic area of study. associate’s degree: A diploma earned after successfully completing a required program of study in a community or technical college. It typically requires 60 or more credits and takes at least two years of full-time study. baccalaureate or bachelor’s degree: A college degree which can often be earned by following a four-year instructional program. A baccalaureate institution, sometimes informally called a “four-year college,” is a college or university which is entitled to grant a baccalaureate or bachelor’s degree. basic skills: Usually refers to a level of competency—specifically in reading, writing, and mathematics—which is required for successful college-level work in all fields of study. capstone: A senior level course taken at the pinnacle of the student’s major and is required for completion of the bachelor’s degree; a culmination of the breadth of knowledge taught in the major area of study. catalog: A comprehensive resource listing college regulations, program and course descriptions, degree and graduation requirements, transfer requirements, and other essential information. class schedule: (1) A publication listing detailed course and section information (days, times, room numbers, etc.) for a specific semester or quarter. (2) The specific courses that an individual student is taking or plans to take for a given semester or quarter. commencement : The ceremony at the end of an academic year when students receive their degrees or diplomas (compare to graduation). community college: Two-year institutions that prepare students for baccalaureate/bachelors programs, technical certificate programs and supplemental education located within individual counties in NJ. Students may choose to complete and Associates of Arts or an Associates of Science at a community college prior to enrolling/transferring to a four year institution. course: (1) Often means the same as class. (2) A planned sequence of instruction in a particular topic; may include class meetings, lectures, readings, demonstrations, exercises, assignments, examinations, etc.; offered repeatedly to different groups of students. credit or credit hour: A unit of measure for college work. Generally speaking, one credit hour represents one hour of classroom attendance each week for one term, plus the study time, homework, etc. that go along with it. course/semester load: The total credit value of the courses a student is currently enrolled in. cumulative grade point average: Refers to a student’s overall grade point average (also called cum GPA). curriculum (plural: curricula): (1) An established sequence of information to be learned, skills to be acquired, etc. in a specific course or in a complete instructional program. (2) Collectively, all the courses offered by a department, division, or college. dean: An academic administrator or official at a school, college or university, especially one with responsibility for students or faculty. degree: A rank conferred by a college or university and earned by a student who has successfully completed specified courses and requirements. degree credits: All course credits a student has earned towards the completion of the degree.

department: An organizational unit within a college or university, offering courses about closely related topics. discipline: A subject; field; branch of knowledge or learning.

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double major (compare to dual major): A double major consists of two majors within the same school or college. A student with a double major earns one B.A. degree with two majors (for example: a student that majors in Finance and Accounting). dual major: A dual major consists of two majors from two different schools or colleges (for example: a student that majors in Psychology and in Marketing). drop: To cancel registration in a course after enrolling into it. Students often add and drop courses before settling on a class schedule for a particular quarter or semester. (See also withdrawal) elective: A course that is not required for a particular instructional program. Many programs require a certain number of elective credits, and many recommend certain electives for students to choose from. enrollment: (1) The process of signing up and paying for courses. See also registration. (2) The total number of registered students attending classes in a particular instructional program or the whole school. financial aid: Money available from various sources to help students pay college expenses. These funds come as loans, grants, or scholarships from the state or federal government or other organizations. Work-study is also a form of financial aid. FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid): The application required for students to be considered for federal student financial aid. The FAFSA is processed free of charge and is used by most state agencies and colleges. There is a form for each academic year. FAFSA forms are available from colleges, high schools and on the website www.fafsa.ed.gov. freshman: A student who has earned fewer than 22 degree credits. GPA: Refers to a student’s grade point average. GPA can be calculated for specific courses only, or for the cumulative (overall GPA). graduation: The formal completion of an instructional program or course of study. Students graduate after successfully meeting all credit and course requirements and other criteria set by the college or university (compare to commencement). grant: A type of financial aid that does not have to be paid back after the student leaves school. Grants are available through the federal government, state agencies, and educational institutions. honors thesis: A research project that students carry out, under supervision of a faculty thesis advisor, during the student senior year. hybrid class: A course that is taught both on-line and on campus. Students are required to participate in both portions of the class. junior: A student who has earned 58-89 degree credits. major: An in depth study in one academic field. minor: A concentration in specific academic field or an interdisciplinary area. noncredit: Courses or instructional programs which do not require extensive homework or examinations and which do not offer college credit. Students frequently take noncredit courses for basic skills improvement, job training or career enhancement, or personal enrichment. pass/passing: At most schools, a student will earn credit and "pass" a class with a grade of "A" through "D." A student who earns an "F" grade fails the class and earns no credit. Different programs have different standards, so a student who passes a class with a "D" may or may not be able to use that class to meet prerequisites or fulfill requirements. placement: The appropriate level to enter a series of courses, based on the student’s skills often used in the context of basic skills subjects such as mathematics or English composition. placement test: A method of determining a student’s knowledge or skill level, often taken to find his or her best placement or starting level in a series of courses in English, foreign languages, math, or science. At Rutgers-Camden you will complete placement tests to determine placement in English and Math courses. postsecondary: Refers to all educational programs for students past high-school age; it includes community and technical colleges and job training programs as well as baccalaureate colleges and universities.

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prerequisite: A course that must be completed (which assures that the student is prepared for subsequent study in more advanced subject material; for example, English Composition I is a prerequisite for English Composition II). scholarship: (1) A type of financial aid. Organizations may give scholarships according to academic achievement, financial need, or any other basis. Usually there is a competitive application process. (2) A person's ability and expertise in a particular discipline of study ("I've always admired Dr. X’s scholarship in Multinational Corporate Finance). section: A specific class with its own unique days, hours, location, and instructor. A number of sections of a certain course may be offered during a semester, each with different days, times, locations, and instructors but presenting the same curriculum. semester (see term): The academic year is split into two main periods-Fall and Spring Semesters. summer session: Accelerated course options offered during a summer term. senior: A student who has earned 90 or more degree credits. sophomore: A student who has earned 23-57 degree credits so far. syllabus (plural: syllabi): An outline plan for a particular class, including textbook requirements, class meeting dates, reading assignments, examination dates, the instructor's grading standards, academic integrity policy. term: A unit of time that can refer to either a session or a semester. transcript: An official record of the courses and semester credits a student has taken at a college or university, the grades and degrees or certificates earned, and any awards and honors received. transfer: To move from one college or university to another and have the second institution recognize and accept some or all of the courses taken and credits earned at the first. tuition & fees: Tuition is a student's basic payment towards the cost of instruction at a college or university. Most institutions also charge fees for laboratory equipment and materials, computer use, parking, and other miscellaneous costs. undergraduate: A student who has not yet earned a bachelor's degree; also refers to the courses and instructional programs such a student enrolls in winterim: An accelerated course offering during the Winter Break (between the Fall and Spring semesters). withdrawal: The process of formally cancelling enrollment from the semester/term of study. work-study: A type of financial aid which pays students to work part-time, often on campus, during the academic year.

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USEFUL WEBSITES

Rutgers School of Business-Camden Homepage: Always be in the loop, visit your school’s homepage often: http://business.camden.rutgers.edu Academic Services Office: You will find a wealth of resources at: http://business.camden.rutgers.edu/AcademicServices/default.htm MyRutgers Portal: Personalize your www.My.Rutgers.edu homepage for easy, all-in-one access to the resources you need, including links for WegReg (online registration site), semester course schedule (online list of courses offered), access grades, transcripts and registered course schedule, and to the Office of Campus Involvement website. Business Leadership Development Program: Learn more about the BLDP at: http://business.camden.rutgers.edu/BLDP/default.asp RSBC Internships: Go here for info on Business Internships: http://business.camden.rutgers.edu/CurrentStudents/internship.htm RSBC Majors Page: It’s all about Business Majors at: http://business.camden.rutgers.edu/ProspectiveStudent/ugrad/majors.htm RSBC Student Organizations: To get involved visit: http://business.camden.rutgers.edu/CurrentStudents/studentorg.htm RSBC Undergraduate Resource Page: For current updates & tips see: http://business.camden.rutgers.edu/CurrentStudents/resources.htm Undergraduate Program Catalog: Find a comprehensive listing of University Policies, Procedures and Guidelines at: http://catalogs.rutgers.edu/generated/cam-ug_0608/pg22340.html Schedule of Classes: You can find the online schedule of classes at: http://www.acs.rutgers.edu/soc Registrar’s Office: Go here for Academic Calendars, Schedules, Address Changes, and more: http://registrar.rutgers.edu (Be certain to choose the link to the Camden Registrar) Office of New Student Programs Find information on how to do things the “Rutgers Way” including evaluating transcripts, submitting AP scores, and contacting your Peer Mentor at: http://newstudents.camden.rutgers.edu/. Career Services Center: To get started on Career & Grad School prep early visit: http://cc.camden.rutgers.edu/ For Arts & Sciences internships visit: http://cc.camden.rutgers.edu/studentsNEWfinding/Internships.html Learning Resource Center: Need study tips, help with research or tutoring? Go to: http://learn.camden.rutgers.edu/ Health Services for New Students: Get great tips for first year students at: http://healthservices.camden.rutgers.edu/firstyearstudents-intro.html

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RSBC Student Advisory Board (2009-2010)

Business and Science Building 227 Penn Street

Camden, NJ 08102

http://business.camden.rutgers.edu phone: 856.225.6216 fax: 856.225.6231

This is a publication of the Rutgers School of Business–Camden Academic Services Office.