University of Pittsburgh Executive MBA Student Handbook Katz Graduate School of Business Executive Programs 11/1/2012 Table of Contents EMBA PROGRAM CONTACT INFORMATION ................................................................................................. 2 UNIVERSITY PHONE NUMBERS ..................................................................................................................... 3 PROGRAM OFFICE & TEAM ROOMS ............................................................................................................. 5 LAPTOPS & SOFTWARE ................................................................................................................................. 5 Discounted Computer Purchases .............................................................................................................. 5 Software .................................................................................................................................................... 5 PARKING & TRANSPORTATION ..................................................................................................................... 6 PHOTOCOPYING & PRINTING ....................................................................................................................... 6 Communications Room ............................................................................................................................. 6 Fax Machine .............................................................................................................................................. 6 WEATHER ...................................................................................................................................................... 6 PANTHER CARD ............................................................................................................................................. 7 UNIVERSITY COMPUTING ACCOUNT ............................................................................................................ 7 Your Account ............................................................................................................................................. 7 Passwords ................................................................................................................................................. 7 Directory Services ..................................................................................................................................... 7 Guidelines ................................................................................................................................................. 7 Forwarding E-Mail ..................................................................................................................................... 8 Courseweb (Blackboard) ........................................................................................................................... 8 Digital Library ............................................................................................................................................ 8 ELECTIVES ...................................................................................................................................................... 9 GRADUATION ................................................................................................................................................ 9 BETA GAMMA SIGMA (Business Honor Society) ........................................................................................ 10 POLICIES AND PROCEDURES ....................................................................................................................... 10 Registration & Billing............................................................................................................................... 10 Study Groups ........................................................................................................................................... 10 Credit Transfer Policy .............................................................................................................................. 10 Executive MBA Tuition Payment Procedure ........................................................................................... 11 Grading Policy ......................................................................................................................................... 11 Accessing Grades .................................................................................................................................... 11 PROBATION POLICY FOR EXECUTIVE MBA PROGRAMS .............................................................................. 12 1 Retaking Courses ..................................................................................................................................... 13 BUCKLEY AMENDMENT .............................................................................................................................. 13 Appendix A. Accessing Your Unofficial Academic Transcript ...................................................................... 14 Appendix B. 2013-14 Billing Schedule ......................................................................................................... 17 EMBA PROGRAM CONTACT INFORMATION The following is important contact information that you will find helpful during your time in EMBA. Linda M. Anderson, Manager of Student Relations, EMBA Worldwide Phone: 412-648-1608 E-mail: [email protected] Vera Sebulsky, Program Manager, Executive Programs Phone: 412-624-4542 E-mail: [email protected] Alyssa Haber, Program Coordinator, Executive Programs Phone: 412-383-8614 E-mail: [email protected] Nicholas Hamilton-Archer, Director of Recruitment & Business Development, EMBA/CEE Phone: 412-648-1607 E-mail: [email protected] William T. Valenta, Assistant Dean, Executive Programs Phone: 412-648-1694 E-mail: [email protected] 2 UNIVERSITY PHONE NUMBERS ATHLETICS TICKET OFFICE Petersen Events Center FINANCIAL AID 412-648.7488 1st Floor Alumni Hall 412-624-7488 BOOK CENTER 4000 Fifth Avenue FITNESS FACILITIES (HOTLINE) 412-648-1455 3034 Baierl/Student Recreation Center 412-648-8210 BUSINESS LIBRARY 1st floor Mervis Hall HEINZ CHAPEL 412-648-1669 1212 Cathedral of Learning 412-624-4157 CAMPUS POLICE (emergency) Posvar Hall HILLMAN LIBRARY (hours) 412-624-2121 Forbes & Bigelow 412-648-3330 CAMPUS TRANSPORTATION Forbes Pavilion INFORMATION 412-624-8612 General University 412-624-4141 CASHIER G-7 Thackeray INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS CENTER (IBC) 412-624-7520 1808 WWPH 412-648-1778 CHECK CASHING: Book Center 4000 Fifth Avenue KATZ SCHOOL, General Information 412-648-1455 Mervis Hall 412-648-1531 COMPUTER ACCOUNTS (CSSD) Computer Labs KATZ IT Services 412-624-4357 Mervis Hall 412-648-1601 COUNSELING SERVICE 334 Wm. Pitt Union LOST & FOUND 412-648-7930 G1N30 Posvar Hall 412-624-4040 DISABILITY SERVICES NATIONALITY ROOMS 216 WPU 1st Floor Cathedral of Learning 412/648-7890 412-624-6000 EMERGENCIES (Fire, Police, Medical) 811 NOTARY PUBLIC SERVICE 119 William Pitt Union EXECUTIVE EDUCATION 412-624-7116 521 Alumni Hall 412-648-1600 OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL SERVICES (OIS) 3 708 WPU 412-624-7120 PANTHER CENTRAL-IDS STUDENT ACCOUNTS OFFICE Towers Lobby 100 Thackeray Hall 412-648-1100 412-624-7590 PARKING STUDENT PAYMENT CENTER 204 Brackenridge Hall G-7 Thackeray Hall 412-624-4034 412-624-7520 PAT BUS INFORMATION STUDENT TICKET OFFICE 412-442-2000 M7 William Pitt Union 412-648-7814 PITT SHOP 3939 Forbes Avenue THEATRE BOX OFFICE 1-800-833-7488 1617 Cathedral of Learning 412-624-7529 PUBLIC SAFETY 412-624-4040 WILLIAM PITT UNION 412-648-7814 REGISTRAR (Transcripts) G3 Thackeray UNIVERSITY TRAVEL SERVICE 412-624-7620 260 Atwood Street 624-5580 4 PROGRAM OFFICE & TEAM ROOMS The Executive MBA offices are located on the 5th floor of Alumni Hall, in the main office suite. Office hours are Monday through Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 p.m. On class days, the facility opens at 7:00 a.m. The EMBA office is staffed by the Assistant Dean, Director of Operations, Manager of Student Relations and additional Staff Members. On class days, a member of the staff will be on hand to assist faculty and students. The team room facilities on the 5th floor of Alumni Hall may be utilized weekdays during the day, or after typical work hours. Contact the Manager of Student Relations to make arrangements. For weekend access contact the Manager of Student Relations to make arrangements for use. LAPTOPS & SOFTWARE A laptop is required for all participants in the EMBA program. You are asked to bring your laptop on your first class day. In order to connect to the University's network from the EMBA classroom, you will also need an Ethernet card (either internal or external) and an Ethernet cable. You can also utilize the instructions found within the Katz IT Services Help Portal for wireless access. If you are planning to purchase or have questions about specific requirements for a computer, please check the University's technology website to find a list of minimum specifications: http://technology.pitt.edu/software/new-computer.html If you are using a company owned machine and your company does not permit you to install non- company software or you do not have administrator rights on that machine, you may encounter difficulties using Katz resources. Your company may have its own policy and you will be responsible for acquiring the necessary