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Owen Graduate School of Management Vanderbilt University 2017/2018 Archived 2017/2018 of Management Owen Graduate School Containing general information and courses of study for the 2017/2018 session corrected to 2 July 2017 Nashville School 2017/2018 The university reserves the right, through its established procedures, to modify the requirements for admission and graduation and to change other rules, regulations, and provisions, including those stated in this bulletin and other publications, and to refuse admission to any student, or to require the with- drawal of a student if it is determined to be in the interest of the student or the university. All students, full time or part time, who are enrolled in Vanderbilt courses are subject to the same policies. Policies concerning noncurricular matters and concerning withdrawalGraduate for medical or emotional reasons can be found in the Student Handbook, which is on the Vanderbilt website at vanderbilt.edu/student_handbook.Archived Management NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT In compliance with federal law, including the provisions of Titleof VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973,Owen the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, Executive Order 11246, the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 as amended by the Jobs for Veterans Act, and the Uniformed Services Employ- ment and Reemployment Rights Act, as amended, and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, Vanderbilt University does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of their race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, military service, covered veteran status, or genetic information in its administration of educational policies, programs, or activities; admissions policies; scholarship and loan programs; athletic or other university-administered programs; or employment. In addition, the university does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of their gender expression, consistent with the university’s nondiscrimination policy. Inquiries or complaints should be directed to the Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and Disability Services Department, Baker Building, PMB 401809, 2301 Vanderbilt Place, Nashville, TN 37240-1809. Telephone (615) 322-4705 (V/TDD); Fax (615) 343-4969. Vanderbilt®, Vanderbilt University®, V Oak Leaf Design®, Star V Design® and Anchor Down® are trademarks of The Vanderbilt University. © 2017 Vanderbilt University. All rights reserved. The text of this catalog is printed on recycled paper with ink made from renewable resources. This publication is recyclable. Please recycle it. Produced by Vanderbilt University Creative Services and Vanderbilt Printing Services Printed in the United States of America Contents Owen Graduate School of Management (OGSM) Academic Policies 4 Campus Resources for Students 8 Master of Business Administration (MBA) Program 16 Academic Policies 16 Required Courses 17 Concentrations 17 Specializations 21 Emphases 24 Exchange Programs 26 MBA Dual-Degree Programs 27 Academic Awards and Academic Scholarships 29 Calendar 30 Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) Program 31 Americas Master of Business Administration for Executives (AMBA) ProgramSchool 34 Master of Accountancy Assurance (MAcc) Program 37 Master of Accountancy Valuation (MAcc) Program 2017/2018 40 Master of Management in Health Care (MMHC) Program 43 Master of Marketing (MMark) Program 46 Master of Science in Finance (MSF) Program 49 Courses of Study: Fall 2017 through Spring 2018 Graduate 54 Administration, Endowed Chairs, andArchived Faculty 70 Index Management 76 of Owen 4 VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY Owen Graduate School of Management (OGSM) Academic Policies The expectations and responsibilities in this chapter apply student at the earliest reasonable date and will counsel the student to all OGSM students. concerning applicable standards of conduct. The student will have the opportunity to be heard. Should the seriousness of the Professional Standards conduct warrant, the Office of Academic Programs will bring the concern(s) to the Office of Student Accountability. OGSM students are expected to meet standards of personal and professional integrity. This bulletin is designed to acquaint Student Records OGSM students with the expectations of them and their Vanderbilt University is subject to the provisions of federal responsibilities as members of the university community. This law known as the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act bulletin is available online on Owen Central, Owen Catalog (also referred to as FERPA). This act affords matriculated stu- 2017-2018, and all students receive a copy during orientation. It dents certain rights with respect to their educational records. is the student’s responsibility to become aware of this bulletin’s The student’s rights are listed in the Student Handbook avail- contents. Ignorance of a policy or regulation is not an excuse able at vanderbilt.edu/student_handbook. Questions about the for failure to observe it. application of the provisions of the Family Educational Rights The Honor System and Privacy Act should be directed to the University Registrar or to the Office of the General Counsel. Vanderbilt students are bound by the Honor System inau- If a student believes the university has failed to comply gurated in 1875 when the university opened its doors. Fun- with FERPA, he or she may file a complaint using the Student damental responsibility for the preservation of the system Complaint and Grievance Procedure as outlined in the Student inevitably falls on the individual student. It is assumed that Handbook. If dissatisfied with the outcome of this procedure, students will demand of themselves and their fellow students a student may file a written complaint with the Family Policy complete respect for the university Honor System. OGSM Compliance Office, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Mary- students are expected to become familiar with the university land AvenueSchool SW, Washington, D.C. 20202-5920. Honor System described in the Student Handbook available at vanderbilt.edu/student_handbook. 2017/2018Transcripts Graduate and professional students are subject to the Academic transcripts are supplied by the University Registrar jurisdiction of the student body that implements the Honor on written authorization from the student. Details are available System in the graduate and professional schools. OGSM at registrar.vanderbilt.edu/transcripts/index.php. All students students are bound by regulations beyond those cited in the are assessed a one-time lifetime transcript fee of $30.00 during Student Handbook. These regulations affect their studies and their first semester. There is no additional fee for a transcript. require observance of the Owen Honor Code, availableGraduate at owen.vanderbilt.edu/about-us/honor-code.cfm. The student, by Student Responsibility for Meeting Graduation registration, acknowledges the authority of the Owen Gradu- Requirements ate School of Management Honor ArchivedCouncil. OGSM students Management must be familiar with the Owen Honor Code, have read it Students are encouraged to plan their course selection carefully, before Orientation, and sign a pledge of compliance. consult the Office of Academic Programs and the faculty when of appropriate, and study the course offerings and advisory docu- Student Conduct Owen ments made available each module. Each student bears the respon- sibility for fulfilling the graduation requirements. The Office of Although the university values personal freedom, celebration, Academic Programs and faculty are available for consultation, but and recreation, the policies and regulations that apply to student no official approval of course schedules is required. The Office of conduct at Vanderbilt are also informed by principles that value Academic Programs audits student records to confirm all gradua- the health, safety, and well-being of students and other members tion requirements have been satisfied before graduation. of the university community, as well as their academic and per- sonal success. Standards for student conduct are derived from Registration tradition and evolve with contemporary practice. Accordingly, grounds for action related to conduct are usually not made the Registration for incoming students takes place in June and July. subject of precise statement; when commonly held standards Continuing students register on dates specified each semester of conduct are broken, however, action must be taken for the by the office of Academic Programs and as assigned in “YES” good of the community. When students fail to meet university (Your Enrollment Services, yes.vanderbilt.edu). Detailed infor- standards, they ultimately risk dismissal from the university. mation on registration is available on the University Registrar The policies concerning student conduct matters can be website, registrar.vanderbilt.edu/registration/registration-info. found in the Student Handbook available at vanderbilt.edu/ php. A student whose registration choices are denied or altered student_handbook/student-conduct. (cancelled class, lack of prerequisite courses, etc.) may select Should a concern arise about whether an OGSM student has alternate courses during the open enrollment registration failed to meet the standards of personal and professional integrity, period.