■ SANTA CLARA UNIVERSITY Thomas and Dorothy Leavey School of Business Graduate Programs 1999–2000 Santa Clara, California 95053 Job 9-22002 BUS Bulletin Page 1 Santa Clara University ICC Oregon (503) 221-9911 Job 9-22002 BUS Bulletin Page 2 Santa Clara University ICC Oregon (503) 221-9911 ■ Contents Academic Calendar 1999–2000.................................................... 8 A Message From the Dean............................................................. 12 1. Santa Clara University............................................................ 13 University Mission.......................................................................... 13 The University................................................................................ 14 History........................................................................................... 14 Graduate Degree Programs.............................................................. 14 Location ......................................................................................... 15 Campus.......................................................................................... 15 Faculty............................................................................................ 16 Academic Facilities.......................................................................... 16 Services........................................................................................... 16 Athletics ......................................................................................... 16 2. The MBA Program at Santa Clara....................................... 17 Statement of Purpose ...................................................................... 17 Program Goals................................................................................ 17 Professional Orientation ................................................................. 18 Academic Standards........................................................................ 18 Accreditation .................................................................................. 18 Student Body.................................................................................. 19 Alumni ........................................................................................... 19 What Sets Santa Clara Apart?.......................................................... 19 3. Admissions.................................................................................. 21 General Requirements..................................................................... 21 Commitment to Excellence Through Diversity ............................... 21 Completing an Application File ...................................................... 21 Application Deadlines..................................................................... 22 Admissions Decision....................................................................... 22 Conditional Acceptance.................................................................. 22 Deferring Admission....................................................................... 23 Request for Reconsideration............................................................ 23 Reapplication.................................................................................. 23 Request for Courtesy Student Status ............................................... 23 4. Financial Information............................................................. 24 Tuition and Fees ............................................................................. 24 Mandatory Health Insurance .......................................................... 24 Method of Payment ........................................................................ 24 3 Job 9-22002 BUS Bulletin Page 3 Santa Clara University ICC Oregon (503) 221-9911 4 LEAVEY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Rights and Responsibilities ............................................................. 25 Other Fees ...................................................................................... 25 Santa Clara University Tuition Refund Policy.................................. 26 Federal Refund Policy ..................................................................... 26 Financial Aid .................................................................................. 27 Scholarships/Project Assistantships............................................. 28 Loans......................................................................................... 28 Federal Work-Study Program ..................................................... 28 Deadlines................................................................................... 28 Veterans and Veterans’ Dependents Assistance............................ 28 5. Academic Information ............................................................. 30 Student Records.............................................................................. 30 Academic Regulations..................................................................... 31 Academic Standing .................................................................... 31 Grading ..................................................................................... 32 Student Responsibility ............................................................... 32 Attendance ................................................................................ 32 Completion Requirements ......................................................... 32 Incomplete Grades..................................................................... 32 Academic Advising..................................................................... 33 Withdrawals .............................................................................. 33 Leaves of Absence ...................................................................... 33 Readmittance............................................................................. 33 Concurrent Enrollment ............................................................. 34 Petitions and Grievances ............................................................ 34 6. MBA Curriculum...................................................................... 35 Preprogram Competencies .............................................................. 35 College Algebra Proficiency........................................................ 35 Computer Proficiency and Word Processing............................... 35 Basic Accounting Terminology................................................... 35 Oral and Written Communication............................................. 36 Overview of the Curriculum ........................................................... 36 MBA Orientation Program ............................................................. 36 Waiver Procedures........................................................................... 37 Waivable Required Courses and Waiver Rules ................................. 37 Graduate Transfer Credit ................................................................ 39 Nonwaivable Required Courses....................................................... 39 Electives and Independent Study..................................................... 40 Concentrations ............................................................................... 41 Prerequisites.................................................................................... 45 An International Perspective ........................................................... 45 Job 9-22002 BUS Bulletin Page 4 Santa Clara University ICC Oregon (503) 221-9911 CONTENTS 5 Auditing Undergraduate Courses .................................................... 45 Curricular Practical Training........................................................... 46 Leavey Lectures............................................................................... 46 7. MBA Food and Agribusiness Management ......................... 47 Admission....................................................................................... 47 Curriculum..................................................................................... 47 Enrichment Programs ..................................................................... 48 Financial Assistance ........................................................................ 48 Peace Corps Programs..................................................................... 48 Food and Agribusiness Curriculum ................................................. 49 8. J.D.-MBA Combined Degree Program................................. 51 Admission....................................................................................... 51 General Requirements..................................................................... 51 Combined Curriculum ................................................................... 52 9. Executive MBA Program ......................................................... 53 Entrance Requirements................................................................... 53 Comparison of Programs ................................................................ 53 10. Career Services .......................................................................... 54 11. Centers and Institutes.............................................................. 55 Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship................................... 55 Executive Development Center ....................................................... 56 Retail Management Institute..........................................................