Fast & Flex Track Guidebook
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VILLANOVA MBA FAST & FLEX TRACK GUIDEBOOK 2015-2016 Fast & Flex Track Guidebook 1 CONTENTS GENERAL RESOURCES THE VILLANOVA MBA 2 The Graduate & Executive Business 11 The Basics Program Staff MBA Programs 3 Directions to Campus Campus Locations 5 Campus Map 12 MBA Program Information The Curriculum 6 First Things First CAPP Wildcard Office Course Transfers Parking & Public Safety Course Descriptions Emergency Closings/Class Cancellations, Electives MyNOVA Specialization Blackboard Resources Portal Curriculum Progression 7 Staying Connected 14 Representative Track Examples Villanova Email Account Configuring your Personal Computer 15 Curriculum Checklist Accessing the Wireless Campus Network Computer Help & Support 16 Academic Calendar Fall & Spring Semesters Student Print Program Summer Semester 8 Professional Services Course Details MBA Career Services & Professional Development 16 JD/MBA Program Library Resources Wall Street Journal & Financial Times 17 MBA Primer FAQs 9 Tackling Tuition Bursar’s Office Office of Financial Assistance Application Process Alternate Financing Financial Aid Contact Information 10 In Your Downtime Bartley Hall Dining Services Fitness Facilities University Shop Fast & Flex Track Guidebook 1 GRADUATE BUSINESS PROGRAM STAFF MEET OUR STUDENT CONTACT SERVICES STAFF REGARDING REBECCA MONRO Graduate Business Programs & Services Executive Director Academic Concerns Graduate & Executive Business Programs 610-519-6283 [email protected] BILL ANDAHAZY Career Programs & Services Associate Director Alumni & Employer Connections Graduate Professional Development Case Competitions (610) 519-4795 [email protected] ALLYSON DALEY MAC & MSF Programs & Services Associate Director MBA & MSF Fellows Program Specialized Masters Program Academic Advising (610) 519-8776 [email protected] LINDSEY KRIEGEL MBA Programs & Services Associate Director Academic Advising - Fast Track, Flex A-L (610) 519-4754 Graduation Confirmation [email protected] ANN O’CONNOR MBA Programs & Services Associate Director Curriculum Development (610) 519-3123 Academic Advising - Flex M-Z, JD/MBA, [email protected] original curriculum KRISTIN GUILIANO Career Programs & Services Career Consultant Career Guidance (610) 519-5117 [email protected] 2 The Villanova MBA DIRECTIONS TO CAMPUS Villanova University is located on US Route 30/Lancaster Avenue at the intersection of Lancaster and Ithan Avenues, in Villanova, PA 19085. BY CAR TO MAIN LOT: BY TRAIN/TROLLEY: Take AMTRAK or New Jersey Transit (via SEPTA) to FROM THE NORTH: the 30th Street Station in Philadelphia. Ask the attendant Take the New Jersey Turnpike to Exit 6 (Pennsylvania to direct you to the Regional Rail Trains (SEPTA). Take Turnpike exit). Follow the Pennsylvania Turnpike to Exit 20 the Paoli/Thorndale Local train to the Villanova Station, (Mid-County Interchange). Take the second exit ramp to I-476 located on our campus. Wheelchair access: All airport and South/Chester. Take I-476 South to Exit 13 (US 30 -St. David’s center city stations are wheelchair accessible; however, /Villanova). Proceed east on Route 30/Lancaster Avenue for Villanova Station is not. Continue on the train past 0.75 miles and at the sixth traffic light, turn right onto Ithan Villanova to the wheelchair accessible Wayne Station Avenue and into the main parking lot. and from there take a taxi to the Villanova campus. FROM THE WEST: BY PLANE: Take the Pennsylvania Turnpike to Exit 326 (Valley Forge). Take Arrange to fly into Philadelphia International Airport, which I-76 (Schuykill Expressway) to Exit 331A (I-476South/Chester). Take I-476 South to Exit 13 (US 30 - St.Davids/Villanova). is located 30 minutes by car from the Villanova Campus. Proceed east on Route 30/LancasterAvenue for 0.75 miles and FROM THE AIRPORT YOU HAVE THREE OPTIONS: at the sixth traffic light, turn right onto Ithan Avenue and into RENTAL CAR: the main parking lot. When leaving the airport, follow the signs for I-95 South. Take I-95 South to Exit 7 (I-476 North/Plymouth Meeting). FROM THE SOUTH: From I-476 North, follow “By Car From the South” Take I-95 North to Exit 7 (I-476 North/Plymouth Meeting). directions above. Take I-476 North to Exit 13 (US 30 - St. David’s/Villanova). Proceed east on Route 30/Lancaster Avenue for 0.75 miles and TRAIN: at the sixth traffic light, turn right onto Ithan Avenue and into Look for the signs or ask the attendant at the ground the main parking lot. transportation information desk to direct you to the Airport Line train station at your terminal. Purchase a ticket to the BY CAR TO SOUTH CAMPUS: Villanova Station. The Airport Line stops at all terminals and Follow the directions above but continue straight on goes to the 30th Street Station in Philadelphia. At 30th Street, Ithan Avenue and turn left into South Campus. change trains and board the Paoli/Thorndale Local train which will take you directly to the Villanova campus. Wheelchair BY CAR TO WEST CAMPUS: access: All airport and center city stations are wheelchair If coming via Route 30 East (having exited I-476), turn accessible; however, Villanova Station is not. Continue on left onto Route 320 North/Spring Mill Road at gas station. the train past Villanova to the wheelchair accessible Wayne If coming via Route 30 West, turn right onto Route 320 Station and from there take a taxi to the Villanova campus. North/Spring Mill Road at gas station. Once on Route 320 North, proceed about 0.20 mile, cross over railroad bridge MAIN LINE AIRPORT SERVICE and take the first right turn to West Campus. At train (OR OTHER PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION): station, turn right under the bridge into the entrance to This limousine service runs direct from Philadelphia West Campus which is marked by a guard booth. International Airport to Villanova University. For more information, call (610) 525-0513. Fast & Flex Track Guidebook 3 65 To Villanova Conference Center (approximately 1 mile) County Line Road 53 60 23 16 HSB Garage 28 1 call box 11 58 each level 15 27 42 67 56 Ithan 43 44 Spring Mill 40 Avenue 34 Garage ta tion 9 call boxes aS Entrance o v 46 66 48 61 21 Pedestrian Villan ail | Tunnel R 45 3 g ional 5 4 47 R e 30 29 T A 33 54 SEP 9 22 18 To Philadelphia 10 64 12 miles 17 36 14 Parking 2 1 enue v 31 A 50 University than 8 Admission I 68 51 Parking Spring Mill 52 0 Road 2 3 49 Entrance . T R 63 / . 30 32 d T 57 a 20 R Pedestrian o Visitor Bridge R l l enue/ SEPTA Commuter i v Parking 7 A M 6 er Rail Station g t n 39 i r Sp 55 Lancas 12 26 35 13 38 24 41 25 37 19 T. 476 R 59 To US 62 CAMPUS MAP WHERE CAN I FIND... SERVICES AND OFFICES BUILDING # ON MAP Admission Office (Graduate Business) Bartley Hall 27 Alumni Affairs Alumni Hall 19 Athletics Davis Center 31 Jake Nevin Field House 35 Pavilion 32 Bursar’s Office Kennedy Hall 21 Campus Ministry St. Rita’s Hall 2 Career Services Office Garey Hall 51 Dining Facilities Bartley Hall 27 CEER 6 Connelly Center 23 Dougherty Hall 22 Driscoll Hall 28 Falvey Memorial Library 18 Garey Hall 51 St. Augustine Center 17 School of Law 50 Villanova Conference Ctr. Financial Assistance Kennedy Hall 21 Health Services Health Services Building 30 HR Development Graduate Program St. Mary’s Hall 52 Human Services (for special needs) Connelly Center 23 International Studies Middleton Hall 9 President’s Office Tolentine Hall 5 Public Safety/Parking Farrell Hall 47 Registrar’s Office Tolentine Hall 5 Student Services (Graduate Business) Bartley Hall 27 UNIT Technology Services Bldg. 49 University Shop Kennedy Hall 21 University Advancement Picotte Hall at Dundale 62 University Communication Tolentine Hall 5 DEANS Dean of School of Business Bartley Hall 27 Dean of College of Engineering CEER 6 Dean of College of Liberal A&S St. Augustine Center 17 Dean of College of Nursing Driscoll Hall 28 Dean of Enrollment Mgmt. Geraghty Hall 46 Dean of Graduate School, A&S Kennedy Hall 21 Dean of School of Law School of Law 50 Dean of Students Dougherty Hall 22 Fast & Flex Track Guidebook 5 FIRST THINGS FIRST ITEMS TO TAKE CARE OF BEFORE CLASSES START WILDCARD OFFICE MYNOVA The Wildcard is your Villanova photo ID card that provides MyNOVA is the University’s online student information access to buildings including the library and Bartley Hall. Visit system. The MyNOVA portal is customized to bring you the the Wildcard Office on the second floor of Dougherty Hall. targeted information you need based on your university profile. Hours of operations are: Monday through Friday: 8 a.m. to Through MyNOVA, you can access your grades and personal 5 p.m. (extended hours at the beginning of each semester). address, the Wildcat Newswire, information relating to class registration, the library and online classroom resources. In PARKING AND PUBLIC SAFETY addition, MyNOVA provides a gateway to other online Student parking is available in the Main Lot. systems, such as Novasis and Blackboard. Parking fees are as follows: To access MyNOVA, go to https://novanet.villanova.edu Parking Permit (August to August) and enter your username andpassword. Full-time Student: $100 Evening Student: $50 BLACKBOARD For students only taking classes in the Summer semester, a parking pass can be purchased for $40. RESOURCE PORTAL The Blackboard Resource Portal was designed to be a single In order to register your vehicle, please follow the online destination where you can access information regarding below steps: the various graduate business programs. 1. Login to MyNOVA using your assigned student ID Some of the resources include: and PIN number. academic calendars, course descriptions, registration 2. Click on the Novasis link. instructions and staff contact information.