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Apollos University Official Catalog January 1, 2019 – December 31, 2019 Effective January 1, 2019 TM Apollos University: The Gateway to Your Future! 600 Central Avenue, Suite 215 Great Falls, MT 59401 406-604-4300 Administration 844-476-5567 Administration Toll Free 406-799-1515 Support 866-287-1938 (Fax) https://apollos.edu Information: [email protected] Apollos University Page 1 of 115 Errata Sheet 1 January 2019 ● Released 2019 Catalog Changes from 2018 Catalog: ● Updated links, email addresses ● Corrected typos I. About Apollos II. Administrative Information ● Phone numbers for Great Falls office and after hours calls updated ● Updated calendar to 2019 III Admissions Process ● Updated Privacy policy to include GDPR compliance ● Updated Admissions Decision Review information ● Updated Computer Requirements ● Updated to include Web accessibility policy IV. Grading and Enrollment System ● MDLA updated from 6 months maximum to one year maximum time of leave ● Included policy on resubmission of assignments VI. Financial Information ● Listed mandatory fees and additional fees students may accrue separately ● Noted that Payment Option 3 is no longer available for students enrolling after 1 October 2018 VII. Student Rights ● Inserted DEAC contact information VIII. Student Services ● Included new sections with information on the Apollos Orientation and Skills for Success Program, Apollos the Delta Epsilon Tau Honor Society, Social Media and Apollos Newsletter Outreach, Apollos Graduation Ceremonies, and the Apollos Alumni Association XIV. Administration ● Updated Administrators List XV. Faculty ● Updated Faculty List 1 July 2019 • Updated admissions policies, specifically conditional to fully accept • Updated tuition cost per program 15 July 2019 • Resolved discrepancies in course descriptions and pre-requisite requirements • Updated MSOM Program Learning Outcomes • Updated Board of Directors, Administrative Staff, and Faculty Lists Apollos University Page 2 of 115 21 August 2019 • Restated Student Support Services and Inquiries in one location • Corrected typos • Clarified that FIT 1301 and SCI 1301 classes are alternatives to each other. Students in the AAS, BSBA, or BSIT will select one of the two classes Apollos University Page 3 of 115 TABLE OF CONTENTS I. About Apollos: Mission, authority, Accreditation, Disclosures 11 Vision 11 Mission Statement 11 University Goals 11 University Objectives 11 Authority 12 Accreditation 12 Questions 12 Complaints 12 Review Documents Prior To Signing 13 Disclosure 13 Physical and Course Location 13 Professional Licensure Disclosure 13 II. ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION 14 Administrative Office Hours of Operation 14 University Calendar and Term Schedule 14 Standard Terms 14 Your Terms 15 Hybrid Classes 15 Catalog Change 17 Degrees and Certificates Offered 18 Associate of Applied Science in Business Administration (AAS) 18 Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) 18 Bachelor of Business Administration Level Certificate Programs 18 Certificate in Global Leadership 18 Certificate in Supply Chain Management 18 Certificate in Marketing 18 Certificate in Financial Management 18 Certificate in Business Management 19 Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT) 19 Apollos University Page 4 of 115 Master of Business Administration (MBA) 19 Master of Science in Organizational Management (MSOM) 19 Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) 19 Archival of Student Records 20 Notice Concerning Transferability of Credits and Credentials Earned at Our Institution 20 III. THE ADMISSION PROCESS 20 Application Documents 21 Degree Level Admissions Requirements: 22 Undergraduate Programs (Associate and Bachelor) 22 Master’s Programs 23 Doctorate Program 23 Orientation 23 Applicants whose Native Language is other than English 24 Credit Evaluation and Transfer Policy 25 Experiential Learning Policy 27 Challenge Exams 27 Apollos University Computer Requirements 27 Visa Services 28 Admissions Status Definition of Terms 28 Admissions Review 28 Admission Decision 28 Minimum and Maximum Time for Completion from the date the Student Enters the First Class 29 Definition of Full-Time Enrollment 30 Non-Discriminatory Policy 30 Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) 30 General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Compliance 30 Apollos University Web Accessibility Policy: 30 IV. The Grading and enrollment System 32 Grading System 32 Apollos University Page 5 of 115 Graduate Level Course Grade Requirement 32 Grade Point Average (GPA) Grading Scale 33 Resubmission of Assignments 33 End of Course Grading Policy 33 Proctored Final, DBA Mid-Program Qualifying, and Program Comprehensive Exams 33 Student Conduct 33 Academic Integrity and Intellectual Property Rights 34 Copyright and Intellectual Property Rights 34 Student Identity Verification 35 Enrollment 35 Incomplete Grade Request 35 Withdrawal 35 Attendance/Absence Policy 35 Leave of Absence 36 Military Deployment Leave of Absence 36 Tardiness 36 Administrative Withdrawal and or Dismissal/Termination 36 Academic Progress and Achievement 36 Expectations of the Student 37 Academic Probation 37 Academic Dismissal (Terminated) 38 Student Reinstatement 38 What the Student Can Expect of the Professor 38 Right of Petition 39 V. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS 40 AAS in Business Administration Graduation Requirements 40 BSBA Graduation Requirements 40 BSIT Graduation Requirements 40 Bachelor Level Certificate Program Award Requirements 40 MBA and MSOM Graduation Requirements 41 Apollos University Page 6 of 115 DBA Graduation Requirements 41 Graduation Approval Process 41 VI. FINANCIAL INFORMATION 43 Tuition 43 Fees 44 STRF Fees for California Resident Students 45 Registration Fee: 46 Library Fees: 46 Phone Calls and Postage Costs: 46 Catalogs 46 Transcript and Diploma Fees 46 Scholarships 47 Financial Assistance Options 47 Federal and State Financial Aid Programs 48 United States Services Program for Veterans, Military, Public Servants, and Their Families 48 Loans 48 Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy 49 Tuition Obligations 49 Services Not Provided by Apollos University 49 VII. STUDENT RIGHTS 50 Refund Policy Guidelines 50 Student’s Right to Cancel the Enrollment 50 Pro-Rata Refund Chart for a 4 Session Standard Class 50 Pro-Rata Refund Chart for an 8 Session Standard Class 51 Pro-Rata Refund Chart for a 4 Session Your Term Class 52 Pro-Rata Refund Chart for an 8 Session Your Term Class 52 Student Academic Grievances 53 Student Complaint File 54 VIII. STUDENT SERVICES 55 Orientation Program and Skills for Success 55 Apollos University Page 7 of 115 Student Support Services and Inquiries 55 Academic Advisement 55 Counseling 55 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Policy 55 Correspondence 56 Student Interaction and Study Groups 56 Delta Epsilon Tau International Honor Society 56 Social Media and Apollos Newsletter Outreach 56 Libraries 56 Apollos Library 56 Online Libraries 58 Other Free Online Library Sources: 58 Bookstore: 59 Statement concerning Visa services 59 Sexual Assault Policy 59 Enforcement Policy 59 Sexual Harassment Policy 60 Housing Policy 60 Apollos Alumni Association 60 Graduation Ceremony 60 IX. SCHOOL OF BUSINESS and MANAGEMENT 61 X. DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT 62 Degree Program Curriculum 62 General 62 Associate of Applied Science (AAS) 63 Level and Type of Research Required: Associate Level 63 Degree Requirements 63 AAS Total Program Required Credits: 60 Credits 63 AAS Program Prerequisite Course(s) 63 AAS General Education Courses (30 Credits) 63 AAS Core Business Administration Courses (30 Credits) 64 Apollos University Page 8 of 115 Course Descriptions: General Education Courses (30 Credits) 64 Course Descriptions: Core Courses (30 Credits) 66 Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) 68 Level and Type of Research Required: Bachelor Level 68 Degree Requirements 68 BSBA Total Program Required Credits: 120 Credits 68 Course Descriptions: General Education Courses (30 Credits) 69 Course Descriptions: Core and Elective Courses 71 Certificate Programs in Business Administration 78 Certificate in Global Leadership 78 Certificate in Supply Chain Management 78 Certificate in Marketing 78 Certificate in Financial Management 79 Certificate in Business Management 79 Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT) 80 Level and Type of Research Required: Bachelor Level 80 BSIT Degree Requirements 81 BSIT Total Program Required Credits: 120 Credits 81 Course Descriptions: General Education Courses (30 Credits) 82 Course Descriptions: Core and Elective Courses (90 Credits Required) 84 Master of Business Administration 89 Level and Type of Research Required: Master Level 90 Degree Requirements 90 MBA Total Program Required Credits: 37 Credits 90 MBA Program Prerequisite Course(s) 90 Course Descriptions 91 Master of Science in Organizational Management (MSOM) 96 Level and Type of Research Required: Master Level 96 Degree Requirements 97 MSOM Total Program Required Credits: 37 Credits 97 Master of Science in Organizational Management Courses 97 Apollos University Page 9 of 115 Course Descriptions 97 Organizational Management Core Course Descriptions 97 Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) 101 Level and Type of Research Required: Doctoral Level 101 Doctoral Project Requirement 102 Degree Requirements 102 The DBA program requires the successful completion of 61 doctoral level credits including the final doctoral project defense. 102 Doctor of Business Administration Courses and Workshops 102 Core Courses (33.5 Credits) 102 Doctoral