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The University reserves the right to change its admission, regis-tration, and graduation require-ments as necessary. Students are subject, for the duration of their program of study, to the Academic Code that is in effect when they matriculate. The course offerings and re-quirements of the University of Notre Dame are continually under examination and revi-sions are expected. This Bulletin of Information is not a contract; it merely presents the offer-ings and requirements in effect at the time of publication and in no way guarantees that the offerings and requirements will remain the same. Every effort will be made to provide advance information of any changes.

2017–2018 Graduate Business Bulletin of

information

University of Notre DameMendoza College of Business

September 2017

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Contents

Academic Calendar 2017–18......5

Mendoza Graduate Degree Pro-grams Directory ............................. 7

Dean’s Office and Program Directors ......................... 7

Graduate Business Programs Staff (MBA, MSA, MSM) ......................... 7Stayer Center for Executive Educa-

tion - Degree Programs Staff (EMBA, MSBA, MSF) ...................... 9Nonprofit Professional Develop-

ment - Degree Programs Staff .. 9

The University ...............................11

University Leadership .........................11President’s Leadership Council ...11Board of Trustees .............................11Trustees Emeriti ................................12

University Policies ................................13Notice of Non-Discrimination .13Policies on Harassment ............13Campus Security and Fire

Safety ...........................................13The Spirit of Inclusion at

Notre Dame ...............................13Academic Accommodations for

Students with Diabilities ......14

Mendoza College of Business .15Mendoza History ..............................15Graduate Degrees Granted ..........15Dual Degree Programs ...................16

Academic Regulations .......................16Admission to Mendoza Graduate

Programs ........................................16Degree Applicants ......................16Admission to Dual Degree

Programs ....................................16

Application Requirements .......17Admission of Non-Degree Ap-

plicants .......................................17Acceptance ....................................18

Registration ........................................18Enrollment in the University....18Assignment of Credit in Men- doza Graduate Programs ....18Full-Time Status ............................18Continuous Registration ...........18Semester of Graduation ............18Maximal Registration .................18

Courses ................................................18Course Numbers ..........................18Add/Drop Policy: MBA and MSA ..............................................19Add/Drop Policy: MSM ..............19Add/Drop Policy: EMNA ............19Add/Drop Policy: EMBA, MSBA,

and MSF ......................................19Grades .............................................19Auditing Courses .........................20Incomplete Coursework ..........20Grade Point Average ..................20Transfer Credits ............................20Course Waivers .............................20

Graduate Student Status ...............21Access to Computing Services 21Leave of Absence.........................21Medical Separation from

Academic Duties .....................21Withdrawal from the Program 21Graduate Student Status Desig-

nations ........................................22Dismissal of a Student ...............22Academic Integrity .....................22Falsification of Academic Cre-

dentials .......................................23Appeal Procedures ......................23

Degree Requirements ....................23

Program Learning Goals and Curriculum .............................23Master of Business Administra- tion Residential Programs ........23

Learning Goals: MBA .............23 Curriculum: Traditional MBA. ...23 Curriculum: Accelerated MBA. .24

Master of Business Administra- tion Executive Programs ...........24

Learning Goals: EMBA ...........24 Curriculum: EMBA ..................24

Executive Master of Nonprofit Ad- ministration ...................................24 Learning Goals: EMNA ..........24 Curriculum: EMNA ..................24

Master of Science in Accountancy ...25 Learning Goals: MSA .............25 Curriculum: MSA .....................25

Master of Science in Business Analytics ..........................................25

Learning Goals: MSBA ...........25 Curriculum: MSBA ..................25

Master of Science in Finance .......25 Learning Goals: MSF ..............25 Curriculum: MSF .....................26

Master of Science in Manage- ment .................................................26

Learning Goals: MSM ............26 Curriculum: MSM ....................26

Financial Information .............26Tuition and Expenses .....................26

Accelerated MBA .........................26Traditional MBA ............................26MBA/MSBA Dual Degree ..........26EMBA South Bend (matriculating Fall 2016) .............................26EMBA South Bend (matriculating Fall 2017) ..............................26EMBA Chicago (matriculating

Spring 2017 ...............................26

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EMBA Chicago (matriculating Spring 2018 ...............................26

MS-Accountancy .........................26MS-Business Analytics (matricu-

lating Spring 2017) .................27MS-Business Analytics (matricu-

lating Spring 2018) .................27MS-Finance (matriculating Spring 2017) ..............................27MS-Finance (matriculating Spring 2018) ..............................27MS-Management .........................27Executive Master of Nonprofit

Administration .........................27Student Accounts ............................27Separation from the University ..27Housing ...............................................28Health Insurance ..............................28Travel Reimbursement ...................28Summer Employment ....................28

Fellowships and Financial Aid ..29Fellowships ........................................29Financial Aid ......................................29

Applying for Federal Student Aid ...............................................29Academic Standing and Satis-

factory Progress ......................29Federal Direct Loan .....................29Federal Direct PLUS Loan .........29Private Student Loans ...............30

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Summer Session 2017

June1: Final application deadline for EMBA (South Bend)4: MSBA and MSF summer immersion begins13: MSM orientation begins16: EMNA orientation begins19: MSM and Accelerated MBA sum-

mer classes begin24: EMBA (South Bend) class of 2018

international immersion begins July1: EMBA programs summer break begins9: EMBA (Chicago) class of 2018 immersion begins15: Priority application deadline for MSBA and MSF

August1: International MBA student orientation begins4: EMBA (South Bend) class of 2019 orientation begins7: Traditional MBA orientation begins15: MSA orientation begins

Fall Semester 2017

August21: MBA, MSA, and MSM classes begin22: Last day to add M/W mod 1 course23: 175th Anniversary - Mass & picnic23: Last day to add T/R mod 1 course29: Last day to add a full-semester

course

September1: Priority application deadline for

EMBA (Chicago)4: Labor Day - classes in session8: Last day to drop a mod 1 course19: Early decision application deadline

for MBA and MBA/MSBA26: Early decision application deadline

for MSM

October1: MSA application deadline for Jan- uary enrollment3: Last class day for mod 1 courses4: MBA study day5: Mod 1 final exams and MSA mid term exams begin9: MBA, MSA and MSM Interterm classes begin13: MBA, MSA, and MSM Mid-term

break begins15: MSF fall immersion begins15: Final application deadline for EMBA (Chicago), MSBA, and MSF17: Round 1 MBA and MBA/MSBA ap-

plication deadline 23: Full-semester classes resume and

mod 2 classes begin24: Last day to add M/W mod 2 course25: Last day to add T/R mod 2 course27: Last day to drop a full-semester

course

November7: Round 1 MSM application deadline10: Last day to drop a mod 2 course13: Registration for spring semester

2018 begins15: Round 1 EMNA application deadline22: Thanksgiving holiday begins 27: Classes resume

aCademiC Calendar 2017–2018

December7: Last class day for mod 2 and full-

semester courses7: MSBA immersion begins8: MBA study day11: Final exams begin15: Round 2 EMNA application dead-

line18: All grades submitted through

InsideND by 3:45 p.m.

Spring Semester 2018

January7: EMBA (South Bend and Chicago)

class of 2018 electives begin7: MSBA orientation begins9: Round 2 MBA and MBA/MSBA ap-

plication deadline 12: EMBA (Chicago) class of 2019 orien-

tation begins12: MSA new student orientation15: MBA, MSA, and MSM classes begin16: MSF orientation begins16: Round 2 MSM application deadline16: Last day to add M/W mod 3 course17: Last day to add T/R mod 3 course22: EMBA (South Bend) class of 2019

immersion begins

February2: Last day to drop a mod 3 course15: Final EMNA application deadline20: Round 3 MBA, MBA/MSBA, and

MSM application deadline27: Last class day for mod 3 courses 28: MBA study day

March1: Mod 3 final exams begin

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4: MBA, MSA, and MSM international immersions begin

5: MBA, MSA, and MSM Interterm classes begin

9: MBA, MSA, and MSM mid-term break begins

17: Saint Patrick’s Day MSM application deadline

17: Final MBA and MBA/MSBA applica-tion deadline

19: Full-semester classes resume and mod 4 classes begin

20: Last day to add M/W mod 4 course21: Last day to add T/R mod 4 course23: Last day to drop a full-semester

course30: Easter Holiday begins

April1: Priority application deadline for EMBA (South Bend)3: Classes resume6: Last day to drop a mod 4 course16: Registration for fall semester 2018

begins17: Final MSM application deadline

May1: MSA application deadline for August enrollment2: Last class day3: Study days begin7: Final exams begin14: All grades submitted through

insideND by 3:45 p.m.19: Mendoza Graduate Diploma Ceremony

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mendoza Graduate deGree ProGrams

Dean’s Office and Program Directors

Roger Huang, Ph.D.Martin J. Gillen Dean and Kenneth R. Meyer Professor of Finance(574) 631-1691

D. Katherine Spiess, Ph.D.Associate Dean for Graduate Programsand Associate Professor of Finance(574) 631-6268; [email protected]

[Open position]Senior Director, Graduate Business Programs (574) 631-8671; @nd.edu

• Oversees MBA, MSA, and MSM admissions, student services, ca-reer development, and graduate alumni relations

Paul Slaggert, MBADirector, Stayer Center for Executive Education (574) 631-4856; [email protected]

• Oversees executive education in both degree and non-degree programs.

Angela Logan, Ph.D.Interim St. Andre Bessette Director, Nonprofit Professional Development(574) 631-7793; [email protected]

• Oversees nonprofit professional development in both degree and non-degree programs.

Graduate Business Pro-grams Staff (MBA, MSA and MSM)

Student Services

Tracy Freymuth, MBADirector of Student Services(574) 631-4337; [email protected]

• Graduate student life

• Oversight of student progress

• Oversight and coordination of student appeals

Andrew Wendelborn, MNAAssociate Director, Student Services(574) 631-8633; [email protected]

• Student engagement and activi-ties

• Student communications

• International immersions

• Academic advising

Alice Obermiller, MSAssociate Director, Experiential Learn-ing(574) 631-0685; [email protected]

• Oversees experiential learning and leadership development

• Specific responsibility for Inter-term and Integral Leadership Development programs

Rita Udvardy, MNAAssistant Director, Student Services(574) 631-3280; [email protected]

• Student services operations

• Course scheduling

• Course registration

• Student advising

Graduate Business Career Services

John Rooney, MBADirector, Graduate Business Career Services(574) 631-1812; [email protected]

• Leads Career Services

• Career and professional develop-ment for students

• Employer and alumni relations and outreach

Michael Crehan, MBA Senior Associate Director, Graduate Business Career Services(574) 631-4759; [email protected]

• Career exploration and planning

• Career programming and profes-sional development

• Networking with alumni and employers

Laura BellisAssociate Director, Career Development(574) 631-4564; [email protected]


• Career skills and capabilities


Shawn PulscherAssociate Director, Graduate Business Career Services(574) 631-2843; [email protected]




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James SullivanAssociate Director, Graduate Business Career Services(574) 631-8717; [email protected]

• Career exploration and planning for EMBA, MSF, and MSBA



James Cunningham, MBAAssistant Director, Graduate Business Career Services(574) 631-8337; [email protected]

• Manage corporate relations

• Bring in new recruiters

• Execute recruiting events

Megan Gallagher, MSAssistant Director, Graduate Business Career Services(574) 631-1722; [email protected]




Patricia MentzAssistant Director, Graduate Business Career Services(574) 631-3315; [email protected]

• Career coaching for MSM

• Assist with corporate relations

Judith Truitt, BAEmployer Relations Program Manager(574) 631-5575; [email protected]

• Manage on-campus recruiting schedule

• Employer relations

• GoIRISH Systems administration

Jessica GreenEvents and Projects Coordinator(574) 631-1547; [email protected]

• Company presentations

• Administration of career devel-opment courses

Graduate Alumni RelationsTimothy Ponisciak, MBADirector, Graduate Alumni Relations (574) 631-4859; [email protected]

• Oversees activities related to graduate alumni engagement

• Manages regional and on-cam-pus alumni events

• Directs online alumni communi-cations

• Leads alumni volunteer efforts

Recruitment and Admissions

Kristin McAndrew, MADirector of Admissions(574) 631-1769; [email protected]

• Oversees admissions for MBA, MSA, and MSM

Joseph Sweeney, MBAAssociate Director, MBA Admissions(574) 631-6844; [email protected]

• MBA application review and Admissions Committee

• Conducts applicant interviews

• External communications devel-opment and execution

• Leads veterans recruitment ef-forts

Benet Bartell, MBA and MSAAssociate Director, Admissions(574) 631-8976; [email protected]

• MSA application review and Admissions Committee


• Executes recruiting efforts for MSA program

{open position} Associate Director, Admissions(574) 631-6499

• Administration of admissions database

Debby Herczeg, M.Ed. Assistant Director, MBA Admissions(574) 631-8413; [email protected]

• MBA application review and Admissions Committee


• Forte Foundation Lead and Women in Business Advisor

Cassandra Smith Assistant Director, Admissions(574) 631-9444; [email protected]

• MSM application review and Admissions Committee


• MSM communications develop-ment and execution

• Prospective student events plan-ning and execution

Heather DeCourval Operations Manager, Admissions(574) 631-7691; [email protected]

• Oversees admissions operations

Dody Blue Senior Staff Assistant, Admissions(574) 631-2864; [email protected]

Annalisa Tombelli Senior Staff Assistant, Admissions(574) 631-1339; [email protected]

Karen Casey Administrative Assistant, Admissions(574) 631-4821; [email protected]

Central Office

Angela Wesley Senior Office Assistant(574) 631-0294; [email protected]

• Schedules interviews and infor-mation sessions

• Manages student ambassador hosting program

• Manages event attendance

Kimberly Bakle Staff Assistant(574) 631-8759; [email protected]

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Stayer Center for Execu-tive Education -- Degree Programs Staff (EMBA, MSBA and MSF)

Michael Brach, MBADirector, Executive Degree Programs (574) 631-2717; [email protected]

• Provides leadership and admin-istrative oversight for the EMBA, MSBA, and MSF programs

Student Services

Karin LeClair, JD, M.Ed.Associate Director, Student Services EMBA Chicago(312) 763-2338; [email protected]

• Manages student services for the Chicago EMBA program

Cassandra KlineAssistant Director, Student ServicesEMBA South Bend(574) 631-1894; [email protected]

• Manages student services for the South Bend EMBA program

Eric Eggan, M.Ed.Assistant Director, Student ServicesMSBA and MSF programs(312) 763-3609; [email protected]

• Manages student services for the MSBA and MSF programs

Terrance Adams, EMBAProgram Manager(574) 631-8830 ; [email protected]

• Provides special project support for EMBA, MSBA, and MSF

Sharon DeckerOperations CoordinatorEMBA South Bend(574) 631-3622; [email protected]

• Supports operational needs of the South Bend EMBA program

Morgan SchlarbOperations CoordinatorMS Programs Chicago(312) 763-3605; [email protected]

• Supports operational needs of the MSBA and MSF programs

Recruitment and Admissions

Nicolas Farmer, MSIMCSenior Associate Director, Executive MBA Recruiting & Admissions(574) 631-8351; [email protected]

• Oversees admissions for EMBA in South Bend and Chicago

• Oversees admissions for EMBA, MSBA and MSF programs

Carla Cortes, MA, MSEDAssociate Director, Admissions & Re-cruiting(312) 763-2339; [email protected]

• Assists with admissions for the Chicago EMBA, MSBA, and MSF programs

Terron Phillips, EMBA Admissions Coordinator(574) 631-3188; [email protected]

• Engages and consels applicants to the South Bend and Chicago EMBA programs

Kaitlyn Reeves, MSF & MSBA Admissions Coordinator(574) 631-1593; [email protected]

• Engages and consels applicants to the MSBA and MSF programs

Cathi Kennedy, Operations Coordinator, Admissions & Recruiting(574) 631-4948; [email protected]

• Manages the completed applica-tion process for EMBA, MSBA, and MSF programs

Nonprofit Professional Development - Degree Program Staff

Cynthia Proffitt, MSProgram Manager(574) 631-3639; [email protected]

• Oversees admissions for MNA


• Career development for MNA students

Kristian Lax-Walker, MSProgram Coordinator (574) 631-7302; [email protected]


• MNA alumni relations

• Student support services

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university leadershiP

President’s Leadership Councilrev. John i. Jenkins, C.S.C., D. Phil.President

thoMas G. Burish, Ph.D.Provost

John F. aFFleck-Graves, Ph.D.Executive Vice President

david c. Bailey, MBAVice President for Strategic Planning and Institutional Research

roBert J. Bernhard, Ph.D.Vice President for Research

Paul J. Browne

Vice President for Public Affairs and Communications

laura carlson, Ph.D.Vice President and Associate Provost and Dean of the Graduate School

rev. austin collins, C.S.C.Religious Superior of Holy Cross Priests and Brothers at Notre Dame

Marianne corr, J.D.Vice President and General Counsel

shannon B. cullinan

Vice President for Finance

ann M. Firth, J.d.Chief of Staff

erin hoFFMan hardinG, J.D.Vice President for Student Affairs

ronald d. kraeMer

Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information and Digital Officer

rev. williaM lies, C.S.C.Vice President for Mission Engagement and Church Affairs

scott c. MalPass, M.B.a.Vice President and Chief Investment Officer

douGlas k. Marsh

Vice President for Facilities Design & Operations and University Architect

christine M. Maziar, Ph.D.Vice President and Senior Associate Provost

roBert k. McQuade

Vice President for Human Resources

louis M. nanni

Vice President for University Relations

rev. huGh r. PaGe, Jr., Ph.D.Vice President and Associate Provost

Michael E. Pippenger, Ph.D.Vice President and Associate Provost for Internationalization

Bryan k. ritchie, Ph.D.Vice President and Associate Pro-vost for Innovation

Maura a. ryan, Ph.D.Vice President and Associate Pro-vost for Faculty Affairs

Michael d. seaMon, M.B.a.Vice President for Campus Safety and Event Management

John B. swarBrick Jr., J.D.Vice President and Director of Athletics

Board of TrusteesJohn F. Affleck-Graves, Ph.D.

Notre Dame, IndianaRev. José E. Ahumada F., C.S.C.

Santiago, ChileCarlos Javier Betancourt

São Paulo, BrazilJohn J. Brennan (Chair)

Valley Forge, PennsylvaniaStephen J. Brogan, J.D.

Washington, D.C.Thomas G. Burish, Ph.D.

Notre Dame, IndianaRev. Austin I. Collins, C.S.C.

Notre Dame, IndianaThomas J. Crotty, Jr.

Boston, MassachusettsKaren McCartan DeSantis, J.D.

Washington, D.C.James J. Dunne, III

New York, New YorkJames F. Flaherty III

Los Angeles, CaliforniaCeleste Volz Ford

Palo Alto, CaliforniaStephanie A. Gallo

Modesto, California

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William M. Goodyear Chicago, Illinois

Nancy M. Haegel, Ph.D. Golden, Colorado

Enrique Hernandez Jr., J.D. Pasadena, California

Carol Hank Hoffmann Minnetonka, Minnesota

Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., D.Phil. Notre Dame, Indiana

John W. Jordan II Chicago, Illinois

Rev. Paul V. Kollman, C.S.C. Notre Dame, IndianaDiana Lewis, J.D.

West Palm Beach, FloridaAndrew J. McKenna, Jr.

Chicago, IllinoisDanielle W. Merfeld Niskayuna, New YorkFergal Naughton

Cloghran, Co. Dublin, IrelandRichard C. Notebaert (Chair Emeri-

tus) Chicago, Illinois

Richard A. Nussbaum, II, J.D. South Bend, Indiana

Rev. Thomas J. O’Hara, C.S.C. Notre Dame, Indiana

Rev. Gerard J. Olinger, C.S.C. Portland, Oregon

Cynthia K. Parseghian Tucson, Arizona

J. Christopher Reyes Rosemont, Illinois

Kenneth Ricci Richmond Heights, Ohio

Clare Stack Richer Southborough, Massachussets

Martin W. Rodgers Arlington, Virginia

Olaf Rodriguez Haverford, PennsylvaniaJames E. Rohr

Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaShayla Keough Rumely, J.D.

Atlanta, GeorgiaRev. John J. Ryan, C.S.C.

Wilkes-Barre, PennsylvaniaRev. Timothy R. Scully, C.S.C., Ph.D.

Notre Dame, Indiana

Christopher S. Simms Concord, North CarolinaByron O. Spruell

Chicago, IllinoisPhyllis W. Stone

Somerset, New JerseyTimothy F. Sutherland

Middleburg, VirginiaAnne E. Thompson New York, New YorkExlizabeth H. Tucker Washington, D.C.Sara Martinez Tucker

Dallas, TexasJohn B. Veihmeyer New York, New YorkRoderick K. West

New Orleans, LouisianaThe Honorable Ann C. Williams

Chicago, Illinois

Trustees EmeritiKathleen W. Andrews

Kansas City, MissouriRev. Ernest Bartell, C.S.C., Ph.D.

Notre Dame, IndianaRev. E. William Beauchamp, C.S.C.,

J.D. Notre Dame, Indiana

Robert F. Biolchini, J.D. Tulsa, Oklahoma

Roger E. Birk Tequesta, Florida

Cathleen P. Black New York, New York

Rev. Thomas E. Blantz, C.S.C., S.T.L. Notre Dame, Indiana

John H. Burgee Santa Barbara, California

John B. Caron Greenwich, Connecticut

Robert M. Conway London, England

Scott S. Cowen, Ph.D. New Orleans, Louisiana

Arthur J. Decio Elkhart, Indiana

Alfred C. DeCrane Jr., J.D. Greenwich, Connecticut

Fritz L. Duda, J.D. Dallas, Texas

Anthony F. Earley, J.D. Port Washington, New York

Rev. Carl F. Ebey, C.S.C., D.B.A. Rome, Italy

José Enrique Fernández Guaynabo, Puerto Rico

W. Douglas Ford, Ph.D. Downers Grove, Illinois

F. Michael Geddes Phoenix, Arizona

John W. Glynn Jr. Menlo Park, California

Philip M. Hawley Los Angeles, California

Douglas Tong Hsu Taipei, Taiwan

Most Rev. Daniel R. Jenky, C.S.C., D.D. Peoria, Illinois

John A. Kaneb Lynnfield, Massachusetts

Thomas E. Larkin Jr. Los Angeles, California

The Honorable George N. Leighton Plymouth, Massachusetts

Ignacio E. Lozano Jr. Costsa Mesa, California

Rev. Edward A. Malloy, C.S.C., Ph.D. Notre Dame, Indiana

Donald J. Matthews Far Hills, New Jersey

Patrick F. McCartan, J.D. (Chariman Emeritus) Chagrin Falls, Ohio

Ted H. McCourtney Katonah, New York

Terrence J. McGlinn Wyomissing, Pennsylvania

Andrew J. McKenna, Sr., J.D. (Chairman Emeritus) Morton Grove, Illinois

Newton N. Minow, J.D. Chicago, Illinois

Martin Naughton Dunleer, Co. Louth, Ireland

Timothy O’Meara, Ph.D. Notre Dame, Indiana

Joseph I. O’Neill III Midland, Texas

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Anita M. Pampusch, Ph.D. Lilydale, Minnesota

Jane Cahill Pfeiffer Vero Beach, Florida

Percy A. Pierre, Ph.D. East Lansing, Michigan

Philip J. Purcell III Chicago, Illinois

Ernestine M. Raclin South Bend, Indiana

Phillip B. Rooney Chicago, Illinois

Shirley W. Ryan Winnetka, Illinois

John F. Sandner, J.D. Chicago, Illinois

John A. Schneider Greenwich, Connecticut

William J. Shaw Potomac, Maryland

Kenneth E. Stinson Omaha, Nebraska

Rev. David T. Tyson, C.S.C., Ph.D. Notre Dame, Indiana

Arthur R. Velasquez Chicago, Illinois

Rev. Richard V. Warner, C.S.C. Notre Dame, Indiana

William K. Warren Jr. Tulsa, Oklahoma

Robert J. Welsh Chesterton, Indiana

Robert K. Wilmouth Barrington, Illinois

university PoliCies

Notice of Non-DiscriminationThe University of Notre Dame does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or age in the administration of any of its educa-tional programs, admissions poli-cies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and other school-adminis-tered programs, or in employment.

The University has designated the Director of its Office of Institutional Equity to handle all inquiries regard-ing its efforts to comply with and carry out its responsibilities under Title IX and under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The Title IX and Section 504 coordinator may be contacted at [email protected] or as follows:

Director, Office of Institutional Equity

100 Grace HallUniversity of Notre DameNotre Dame, IN 46556(574) 631-0444

Policies on Harassment Sexual and discriminatory harass-ment and harassment in general are prohibited by the University. Definitions and policies regarding all forms of harassment and dis-crimination, as well as confidential resources for help, and University initiatives related to diversity and inclusion, are posted on the Office of Institutional Equity website at http://equity.nd.edu.

It is the student’s responsibility to be aware of these expectations and conduct themselves accordingly as members of the Notre Dame com-munity.

Questions regarding the policies and initiatives overseen by the Of-fice of Institutional Equity may be directed to [email protected].

Campus Security and Fire SafetyThe security of all members of the campus community is of paramount concern to the University of Notre Dame. Each year the University pub-lishes an annual report outlining security and safety information and crime statistics for campus. This bro-

chure provides suggestions regard-ing crime prevention strategies and important policy information about emergency procedures, reporting of crimes, law enforcement ser-vices on campus, and information about support services for victims of sexual assault. The brochure also contains information about the Uni-versity’s policy on alcohol and other drugs, the SafeBouND program (formerly known as SafeWalk or O’Snap) and campus shuttle service. You may view the document on the web at: http://ndsp.nd.edu/crime-prevention-and-safety/yearly-secu-rity-fire-safety-reports/. A printed copy of this brochure is available by sending an email request to [email protected] or by writing to:

Office of the Chief of Police University Security Police204 Hammes Mowbray HallNotre Dame, IN 46556

The Spirit of Inclusion at Notre Dame“Strangers and sojourners no lon-ger.” (Ephesians 2:19)

The University of Notre Dame strives for a spirit of inclusion among the members of this community for distinct reasons articulated in our Christian tradition. We prize the uniqueness of all persons as God’s creatures. We welcome all people, regardless of color, gender, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, social or economic class, and nationality, for example, precisely because of Christ’s calling to treat others as we desire to be treated. We value gay and lesbian members of this com-munity as we value all members of this community. We condemn ha-rassment of any kind, and University policies proscribe it. We consciously create an environment of mutual

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respect, hospitality and warmth in which none are strangers and all may flourish.

One of the essential tests of social justice within any Christian com-munity is its abiding spirit of inclu-sion. Scriptural accounts of Jesus provide a constant witness of this inclusiveness. Jesus sought out and welcomed all people into the King-dom of God—the gentile as well as the Jew, women as well as men, the poor as well as the wealthy, the slave as well as the free, the infirm as well as the healthy. The social teachings of the Catholic Church promote a society founded on justice and love, in which all persons possess inherent dignity as children of God. The individual and collective experiences of Christians have also provided strong warrants for the inclusion of all persons of good will in their communal living. Christians have found their life together en-riched by the different qualities of their many members, and they have sought to increase this richness by welcoming others who bring additional gifts, talents and back-grounds to the community.

The spirit of inclusion at Notre Dame flows from our character as a community of scholarship, teaching, learning and service founded upon Jesus Christ. As the Word through whom all things were made, Christ is the source of the order of all creation and of the moral law which is written in our hearts. As the incarnate Word, Christ taught the law of love of God and sent the Holy Spirit that we might live lives of love and receive the gift of eternal life. For Notre Dame, Christ is the law by which all other laws are to be judged. As a Catholic institution of higher learning, in the gover-nance of our common life we look to the teaching of Christ, which is

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proclaimed in Sacred Scripture and tradition, authoritatively interpreted by Church teaching, articulated in normative understandings of the human person, and continu-ally deepened by the wisdom born of inquiry and experience. The rich heritage of the Catholic faith informs and transforms our search for truth and our understanding of contemporary challenges in higher education.

This statement was adopted by the officers of the University on August 27, 1997, in conjunction with an Open Letter to the Notre Dame community.

Academic Accommodations for Students with DiabilitiesStudents who believe they have disabilities that limit performance in classes should consult the Office of Disability Services. The University is required to provide reasonable ac-commodations for only the known limitations of otherwise qualified students with disabilities. Thus, stu-dents with disabilities must register with the Office of Disability Services to qualify for reasonable academic accommodations. Instructors are not allowed to provide academic accommodations for students who have not received authorization by the Office of Disability Services. Students with questions about this process should consult with their programs’ Student Services Director or the University’s Coordinator of Disability Services:

Coordinator of Disability ServicesSara Bea Learning Center for Stu-

dents with DisabilitiesUniversity of Notre DameNotre Dame, IN 46556(574) 631-7157http://disabilityservices.nd.edu

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mendoza ColleGe of Business

Notre Dame is the world’s preemi-nent Catholic research university, an institution with a superb faculty, top graduate programs, and a com-mitment to meaningful research, teaching and service — all of which combine to offer our graduate busi-ness students the resources that contribute to their formation as the next generation of leaders. Stu-dents are supported on their path to success by a strong academic environment, a thriving commu-nity of student peers, an integrated career and professional develop-ment program, and a network of offices and personnel that focus on graduate student life outside of the classroom.

mendoza historyLocated north of the city of South Bend, Indiana, the University of Notre Dame was founded in 1842 by the Rev. Edward F. Sorin, a priest of the Congregation of Holy Cross. The state of Indiana chartered the University by a special act of the legislature. Combining the style of the French “college” and the seminary where Father Sorin and his congregational fellows studied for the priesthood, Notre Dame began as both a secondary school and a four-year college offering the baccalaureate degree in the liberal arts. It soon adapted to the style and structure of the typical nine-

teenth-century American university, introducing a science curriculum in 1865, the first American Catholic law school in 1869, an engineering college in 1873, the beginnings of a distinctive graduate program in the early 1900s.

The College of Business was initially established in 1917 as a four-year study in foreign commerce. For both University founder Rev. Ed-ward Sorin, CSC and first dean of the college John Cardinal O’Hara, the purpose of Notre Dame and all Her academic enterprises was to pro-vide an education of the mind and of the heart and prepare students to become forces for good. This basic tenet informs what we do today and guides our vision to be the standard bearer for business scholarship that integrates the creation of economic value with commitment to ethical conduct and care for the common good.

To this end, the Mendoza College’s scholarship in ethics as well as the corresponding support structures and faculty engagement are broad and deep. Students in all programs, through various surveys, cite eth-ics as a common theme that runs across their experiences in the College. The Mendoza College routinely hosts research confer-ences, workshops and speaker series relating to ethics. In addition, we undertake community outreach, social entrepreneurship, training

for nonprofits and consultation for domestic and international NGOs in support of our vision.

Graduate studies in Mendoza fall under one of three programs — Graduate Business Programs, the Stayer Center for Executive Edu-cation, or Nonprofit Professional Development — and include course offerings from one or more of five academic departments -- Accoun-tancy, Finance, Information Tech-nology, Analytics, and Operations (ITAO), Management and Organiza-tion, or Marketing. There are over 700 graduate business students, from across the United States and more than twenty nations.

Graduate deGrees Granted Mendoza College of Business awards a variety of master’s degrees in business administration, nonprof-it administration, and specialized business disciplines.

Master of Business Adminis-tration (MBA)

The MBA is offered in four formats: the residential program is offered in either a traditional two-year format or in an accelerated one-year for-mat. The executive MBA is offered in a two-year format in South Bend or in an 18-month format in Chicago.

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Master of Nonprofit Adminis-tration (MNA)

Master of Science in Accoun-tancy (MSA)

Master of Science in Busi-ness Analytics (MSBA)

Master of Science in Finance (MSF)

Master of Science in Man-agement (MSM)

dual deGree ProGramsMaster of Business Admin-istration/Master of Science in Business Analytics (MBA/MSBA)

Master of Business Admin-istration/Juris Doctorate (MBA/JD)

Master of Business Adminis-tration/Engineering

Master of Business Adminis-tration/Science

aCademiC reGulations

Please note:

The following academic code contains the policies and regula-tions governing the attainment of academic credit and graduate de-grees from the Mendoza College of Business at the University of Notre Dame.

The Academic Code of the Gradu-ate Business Programs (the “Code”) is amended periodically. Students, for the duration of their program of study, will be subject to the policies articulated in the version of the Code that was in effect on the date of their matriculation into the program.

These policies and regulations do not apply to the Graduate School or the Schools of Law and Architec-ture or the ESTEEM program. The responsibility to abide by the Code resides with business graduate students, faculty and administra-tors who are required to know and observe its stipulated regulations.

No exceptions to the policies and procedures articulated in the Code will be valid without the formal writ-ten approval of Mendoza’s associate dean for graduate programs.

Admission to Mendoza Graduate Programs

Degree ApplicantsApplicants for admission to the graduate programs in the Men-doza College of Business normally must hold a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from an accredited American college or university, or from a foreign institution of accept-able standing by the time of gradu-ate business school matriculation. If at that time an admitted applicant does not hold a bachelor’s degree, the business graduate program admission is void.

The applicant should have earned at least a B average (3.0 on a 4.0 grade point average scale) in his or her undergraduate major courses and should meet the level of academic achievement that implies a devel-

oped ability for advanced study and independent scholarship.

The Executive Master of Business Administration program will review outstanding candidates as possible exceptions, on a case-by-case basis, following submission of a GMAT score.

The Executive Master of Nonprofit Administration program will review outstanding candidates as possible exceptions, on a case-by-case basis, following submission of a GRE score.

Applicants for the Master of Busi-ness Administration/Science or Master of Business Administration/Engineering dual degrees are not required to hold a bachelor’s degree prior to acceptance and matricula-tion.

Admission to Dual Degree ProgramsIt is possible for a student to pursue a program of study combining two programs and leading to awarding of two separate degrees.

An applicant who seeks admission to a dual degree program must submit a separate and complete ap-plication for each program and be accepted by each. Admission to one program does not guarantee admis-sion to another program.

An applicant who seeks admission to the Master of Business Adminis-tration/Engineering Program must have both the College of Engineer-ing and the Master of Business Administration Program approve academic plans as part of the ad-missions process and be accepted by the Master of Business Adminis-tration Program.

An applicant who seeks admission to the Master of Business Adminis-

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tration/Science Program must have both the College of Science and the Master of Business Administration Program approve academic plans as part of the admissions process and be accepted by the Master of Busi-ness Administration Program.

Application RequirementsAn applicant for admission to a business graduate degree program must complete all of the following:

1. Complete and electronically submit the online application

2. Submit a statement of intent through the online applica-tion system

3. Submit a curriculum vitae or resumé through the online application system

4. Arrange for three (3) letters of recommendation to be submitted through the online recommendation system associated with the online application

5. Submit unofficial transcripts from each post-secondary institution through the online application

6. Submit the application fee by credit card, check, or money order using the payment system associated with the online application system

7. Arrange for the submission of official GMAT or GRE test scores if required by the pro-gram

8. Arrange for submission of official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Lan-guage Testing System (IELTS)

scores if the applicant’s native language or language of col-lege instruction is not English

The online application may be accessed through the Mendoza Col-lege of Business website at http://mendoza.nd.edu. Students who have preliminary test scores are encouraged to upload them to the application to expedite the review process.

Students seeking admission to more than one program must sub-mit separate applications for each program.

The application fee must accom-pany the application. This fee is nonrefundable, and may be paid by check, money order, or credit card (see online application for the cur-rent application fee).

Application deadlines occur throughout the calendar year, depending on the specific program. Applicants may visit the Mendoza website at http://mendoza.nd.edu to determine the deadline for indi-vidual programs.

Beyond these admission require-ments for all business graduate programs, particular programs may require personal interviews and/or submission of special materials. Applicants should consult the indi-vidual program to learn about addi-tional requirements and submission procedures.

The Graduate Management Admis-sion Test (GMAT) is offered at sites in the United States and abroad. The annual schedules and other infor-mation about the GMAT can be ob-tained online at http://www.gmac.org or from the Graduate Manage-ment Admission Council (GMAC), PO Box 2969, Reston, VA 20195, USA. If you need to call about the GMAT, telephone the Graduate

Management Admission Council at (703) 668-9600.

The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is offered at sites in the United States and abroad. The annual schedules and other information about the GRE can be obtained on-line at http://www.gre.org or from Educational Testing Service (ETS), Graduate Record Examination, Box 6000, Princeton, NJ 08541-6000, USA. If you need to call about the GRE, telephone the Educational Testing Service at (609) 771-7670.

The Test of English as a Foreign Lan-guage (TOEFL) and the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) are offered several times each year at sites in the United States and abroad. International students, except those whose native language or language of college instruction is English, must submit TOEFL or IELTS scores as part of their application to demonstrate a sufficient command of English to meet the requirements of their field. If not available locally, the annual schedules and other information about the TOEFL can be obtained online at http://www.toefl.org or from Educational Testing Service (ETS), TOEFL, Box 6151, Princeton, NJ 08541-6151, USA. If you need to call about the TOEFL, telephone the Educational Testing Service at (609) 771-7100. Information on the IELTS can be obtained online at http://ielts.org.

Admission of Non-Degree ApplicantsIndividuals who have not matricu-lated into the Executive Master of Nonprofit Administration Program may register for specific EMNA courses as non-degree seeking students. Following an evaluation of transcripts and verification of bach-

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elor’s degree completion, students may take two (2) specified courses with permission from the Executive Master of Nonprofit Administra-tion Program. They must pay for each course, complete it, and earn a grade of C- or better.

A visiting student is normally a degree-seeking student at another academic institution who enrolls for credit in selected courses at Notre Dame. Unless otherwise arranged by the home university and Notre Dame prior to enrollment, the visit-ing student is considered a gradu-ate business non-degree seeking student at Notre Dame.

AcceptanceOfficial acceptance to graduate programs in the Mendoza College of Business is granted by the indi-vidual program. Applicants will be informed officially of the results of their application by the program to which they apply.

Applicants who intend to accept offers of admission are required to confirm their acceptance by com-pleting the acceptance/declination of offer form through the online application system.

Registration

Enrollment in the UniversityAll degree-seeking business gradu-ate students must both register for courses and complete the ND Roll Call process each academic semes-ter during the dates and times an-nounced by the University Registrar. Any admitted student who fails to register for courses and complete the ND Roll Call process for one semester or more must apply for admission. (See “Continuous Regis-tration,” below.)

Assignment of Credit in Mendoza Graduate Programs A student may receive credit only for classes for which the student is duly registered.

Credits for all courses are reported in “credit hours.” A credit hour represents approximately 700-800 minutes of classroom instruction plus a minimum of two hours of out of class student work per hour of classroom instruction.

Full-Time StatusA full-time student in the Acceler-ated Master of Business Administra-tion Program, Traditional Master of Business Administration Program, Master of Science in Management Program, Master of Science in Ac-countancy Program and Executive Master of Business Administration Program is one who is enrolled in at least four (4) credit hours per mod-ule and at least nine (9) credit hours per academic semester.

A full-time student in the Executive Master of Nonprofit Administration Program is one who is enrolled in at least three (3) credit hours per academic semester.

A full-time student in the Master of Science in Business Analytics and Master of Science in Finance is one who is enrolled in at least seven (7) credit hours per academic semester.

Continuous RegistrationTo maintain their student status, all students must satisfy the continu-ous registration requirement by both registering for a graduate-level course relevant to the student’s pro-gram and completing the ND Roll Call process. Any exception to this rule, including a leave of absence, must be approved by the student’s program.

Semester of GraduationDegree-seeking business graduate students must be registered and en-rolled during the semester in which they plan to graduate.

Maximal RegistrationDuring each semester of the aca-demic year, a business graduate student should not register for more than the maximum number of credit hours of graduate courses, i.e., 60000 through 90000-level courses.

Audited courses not taken for credit (available for Master of Business Ad-ministration students only) do not count toward the credit hour limit. The maximal registration varies by program as described here:

Program Maximum Credit Hours per semester

MBA 19

EMBA (South Bend) 19.5

EMBA (Chicago) 21.5

EMNA 15

MSBA 20.5

MSF 20.5

MSM 17

MSA 17

For module-long courses, the maxi-mal number of credit hours is nine (9) credits per module.

Program approval is required for any additional hours.

Courses

Course NumbersCourses numbered 60000 and above are typically taken by gradu-ate students. Courses numbered 70000 and above are advanced graduate courses open only to


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students who have completed the prerequisites.

It is the expectation of the business graduate programs that all full-time graduate students enroll in gradu-ate-level coursework.

Add/Drop Policy: MBA and MSAModule courses:

A student may add a Monday/Wednesday class no later than the second day of each module, and a Tuesday/Thursday class no later than the third day of each module. A course may be added after this point only if the student has been attending the class and has both instructor permission and program permission.

A student may drop module courses through the Graduate Business Pro-grams office through the first three weeks of any module. Such dropped courses will not be reflected on the student’s transcript. A course may be dropped after this point only in documented cases of serious physi-cal or mental illness incurred by the student or an immediate family member of that student. Courses dropped after this period will be posted on the student’s permanent record with the grade of W.

Full-semester courses:

A student may add a full-semester course through the Graduate Busi-ness Programs office within the first seven (7) days of the start of class. To drop a course after this period and up to the last day for course discontinuance (see the Registrar’s Academic Calendar for the exact date), requires program approval.

A course may be dropped after the last day for course discontinuance only in documented cases of serious

physical or mental illness incurred by the student or an immediate family member of that student. Courses dropped after this period will be posted on the student’s per-manent record with the grade of W.

Add/Drop Policy: MSMMost courses are required. There is no add/drop process for required courses.

A student may add or drop a full- se-mester elective course through the Graduate Business Programs office within the first seven (7) days of the start of class. To drop a course after this period and up to the last day for course discontinuance (see the Registrar’s Academic Calendar for the exact date), requires program approval.

An elective course may be dropped after the last day for course dis-continuance only in documented cases of serious physical or mental illness incurred by the student or an immediate family member of that student. Courses dropped after this period will be posted on the stu-dent’s permanent record with the grade of W.

Add/Drop Policy: EMNADuring the fall and spring semes-ters, a student may add a class within the first seven (7) days of the start of class. To drop a course after this period and up to the last day for course discontinuance (see the Registrar’s Academic Calendar for the exact date), requires program approval. A course may be dropped after the last day for course dis-continuance only in documented cases of serious physical or mental illness incurred by the student or an immediate family member of that student. Courses dropped after this period will be posted on the stu-

dent’s permanent record with the grade of W.

During the summer session, a student may drop a 1.5 credit hour class through the Registrar’s office no later than 5:00 pm of the first day of class and a three credit hour class no later than 5:00 pm of the second day of class.

Add/Drop Policy: EMBA, MSBA, and MSF

All courses are required. There is no add/drop process.

GradesThe policy for all business graduate programs is that the mean grade in a course must lie between 3.3 and 3.6 (on a 4.0 scale). For multiple sec-tions of the same course, this policy applies across all sections com-bined. Exceptions to this policy can only be made by Mendoza’s associ-ate dean for graduate programs.

Listed below are graduate business grades and the corresponding num-ber of quality points per credit hour.

Grade Quality Points/Other

A 4.000

A- 3.667

B+ 3.333

B 3.000

B- 2.667

C+ 2.333

C 2.000

C- 1.667

F 0.000

I 0.000 (until Incomplete is removed)

S 0.000 Satisfactory

U 0.000 Unsatisfactory


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Grade Quality Points/Other

V 0.000 Auditor (Master of Business Administration students only)

W 0.000 Discontinued with permission

The grade of D is not awarded in business graduate programs.

If a required course is failed, that course must be repeated, and both grades are included in the cumula-tive grade point average.

A student receives the temporary grade of Incomplete (I) when, for ac-ceptable reasons as determined by the instructor of record, the student has not completed the require-ments for a 60000- or higher-level graduate business course within the semester or summer session.

The grades of S and U (Satisfactory and Unsatisfactory) are used in experiential learning courses and other atypical courses as deter-mined by the programs. These courses, if given the grade of S, do figure in a student’s earned semes-ter credit-hour total but do not fig-ure in the computation of the G.P.A. No credit is given for a grade of U and if a student earns a grade of U in a required course, that course must be repeated.

The grade of V (Auditor) does not have quality-points attached to it. It is the only grade available to the registered auditor. The grade of V cannot be changed to a credit-earning grade.

The grade of W (discontinued with permission) is given for a course that a student is allowed to drop after the drop period.

Auditing Courses With written permission of the instructor and approval by Graduate Business Programs, a degree-seek-ing student in the Master of Busi-ness Administration program may audit a course. Audited courses do not count toward credit hours earned for a degree.

The audit must be requested no later than the first day of the class. A class that is initially enrolled as an audited course can be changed to a graded course no later than the day after the first class day of the course.

Students who are auditing a course will be automatically dropped from that course if they are not regularly attending the course and participat-ing as stipulated by the instructor.

Students in the Master of Business Administration program are limited to auditing a maximum of three courses.

During the academic year, full-time Master of Business Administration students may audit courses without charge.

Students in programs other than the Master of Business Adminis-tration are not allowed to audit courses.

Incomplete Coursework Students should complete the work of graduate courses at the 60000-90000 level during the regular academic semester in which they are taken.

A grade of “Incomplete” (I) should be given only in exceptional circum-stances when there are compelling reasons. When a student receives a grade of I, he or she has 30 days from the beginning of the next semester for semester-long classes

or within 30 days of the beginning of the next module for module-long classes. If the coursework is not completed by this date, the grade of I will be changed permanently to a grade of F. Extensions for Incom-pletes require formal approval from the associate dean for graduate programs.

Grade Point AverageQuality point values are used to compute the student’s grade point average (G.P.A.). The G.P.A. is the ratio of accumulated earned quality points to the accumulated earned semester credit hours. Grade point average computation takes into account only those grades earned in Notre Dame business graduate courses.

Continuation in a graduate degree program and graduation require maintenance of at least a 3.000 cu-mulative grade point average.

Transfer CreditsThe Executive Master of Nonprofit Administration (EMNA) is the only Mendoza graduate business degree program that accepts coursework completed at another university toward meeting its degree require-ments. Students may transfer a maximum of 9.0 credit hours. Courses must be approved in ad-vance. Students submit the course syllabus for the proposed transfer course and the EMNA program must approve the course prior to the student’s enrollment.

Course WaiversStudents may apply for waiver of a particular required course if they have completed comparable prior coursework or have sufficient pro-fessional credentials such as a C.P.A. (Certified Public Accountant) or


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C.F.A. (Certified Financial Analyst) to substitute for the required course. Course waiver requests must be completed prior to the first day of the course in question.

Graduate Student Status

Access to Computing ServicesThe University of Notre Dame NetID accounts and related services are intended for faculty, staff, and cur-rently registered students. A student who fails to register and complete the ND Roll Call process by the date announced by the Registrar will forfeit the right to access his or her NetID account and related services. University computing resources supplied by way of the NetID are normally available to a student for up to 60 days after his or her gradu-ation date. A student granted a leave-of-absence would normally retain access to University comput-ing services for up to two semesters. A student who is separated from the University due to an academic suspension, academic dismissal, or withdrawal will no longer have access to University computing ser-vices, unless an extension has been approved by the dean of his or her college. A student who is separated from the University for other rea-sons will no longer have access to University computing services.

Leave of AbsenceFor exceptional reasons and on the recommendation of the program, a student in good academic stand-ing may request a leave of absence for a maximum of two consecutive semesters. A request for a leave of absence must be made before the semester in which the leave is taken,

and the associate dean for graduate programs must approve all leaves of absence. If, for some urgent reason, a student is allowed to leave the University after the beginning of the semester, the withdrawal procedure must be followed. If the student does not return at the end of the leave of absence period, he or she is no longer considered a student at Notre Dame and must go through the readmission process if he or she wishes to complete the program at a later date.

In the case of a medical leave of absence, clearance from the Uni-versity Health Center or University Counseling Center is required prior to readmission.

Medical Separation from Academic DutiesStudents enrolled in business grad-uate programs who wish to tem-porarily interrupt their programs for medical reasons must make an official request to their program. Students are eligible under this policy if they have a “serious medi-cal condition.” For purposes of this policy, “serious medical condition” means a medical condition that (1) requires multiple-day hospitaliza-tion OR (2) renders the student un-able to engage in coursework and all other program-related duties for a period of at least ten (10) calendar days. Written certification by a phy-sician that the student has a serious medical condition as defined in this policy must be submitted to the program as soon as the need is fore-seen (for emergency requests).

Regardless of the nature of the medical condition, the duration of the separation will be as certified by the physician up to a maximum of six weeks. Students may utilize this medical separation policy two

non-consecutive times during their graduate studies. Should students need more than six weeks at any one time, they must withdraw from the University.

Withdrawal from the ProgramTo withdraw from the University before the end of the semester, a student must inform the program and complete the Registrar’s Sepa-ration from the University Form.

Upon approval of the withdrawal, grades of W are given when a student withdraws after the mid-semester course discontinuance deadline has passed. If a student withdraws before this deadline, the courses in which the student was registered will not be recorded. If a student drops out of the University without following the procedure described above, a grade of F is recorded for each course.

To re-enter a program, the stu-dent must follow the readmission process. Credits for any courses or examinations will be forfeited if the student interrupts his or her pro-gram of study for five years or more.

In the case of a health withdrawal, the program may require a recom-mendation from the University Health Center or University Counsel-ing Center regarding the student’s readiness to resume academic work prior to readmission.

The University reserves the right to require the withdrawal of any stu-dent when academic performance, health status, or general conduct may be judged clearly detrimental to the best interests of either the student or the University commu-nity.


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Graduate Student Status DesignationsThere are two status designations available to graduate students: in good standing and on probation. A graduate student can only have one designation, per program, at any given time.

In Good Standing

Determination of academic good standing will be based on grade point average. In calculations for standing and graduation honors, only University of Notre Dame grades and credit hours are consid-ered. Transfer credits do not enter into the calculation.

To maintain academic good stand-ing, a business graduate student must achieve a cumulative G.P.A. of at least 3.000 in every semester.

For determining standing, the grade of incomplete (“I”) does not enter into the calculation. If a student is on probation during the term in which an “I” is entered, a later makeup of the “I” cannot be used retroactively to eliminate the probation. Further, the grade in the make-up course will not enter into the calculation for the following semester, but will be reflected in the student’s cumulate G.P.A. the follow-ing semester.

On Probation

Failure to maintain academic good standing will result in academic probation or academic dismissal. Should a student fail to maintain academic good standing, but main-tain better than dismissal semester G.P.A., the student will be placed on academic probation and will lose financial fellowship support from the University.

Students who are placed on proba-tion will receive an official letter from their degree program that informs them of their status change.

Dismissal of a StudentAcademic Dismissal

Academic dismissal will result from: (i) two consecutive semesters on probation; (ii) failure to maintain a semester average of 2.500; or (iii) failure to maintain a semester aver-age of 3.000 for two consecutive semesters.

A student is deemed notified that he or she is subject to academic dis-missal when final grades are posted by the Office of the Registrar on the student’s academic record.

A student subject to academic dismissal may appeal the pending dismissal in writing to Mendoza’s as-sociate dean for graduate programs. Appeals by third parties made on behalf of the student will not be accepted.

With the exception of MSBA and MSF programs, the appeal must be made by the student within seven (7) calendar days following the date on which final grades are posted by the Office of the Registrar. Students in the MSBA or MSF program who wish to appeal an academic dis-missal must do so within three (3) calendar days following the date on which final grades are posted by the Office of the Registrar.

The associate dean (or associate dean’s designee) who is deciding the appeal may reject the dismissal and continue the student on proba-tion; or may accept the dismissal.

In the case of an appeal of academic dismissal by a student in either the MSBA or MSF program, the associ-ate dean (or associate dean’s desig-

nee) deciding the appeal will do so on or before the third calendar day following the deadline for submis-sion of the appeal. In the case that the dismissal is accepted, it will be effective on the third calendar day following the deadline for submis-sion of the appeal.

In all cases other than those involv-ing MSBA or MSF students, the associate dean (or associate dean’s designee) deciding the appeal will do so on or before the seventh calendar day following the deadline for submission of the appeal. In the case that the dismissal is accepted, it will be effective on the seventh calendar day following the deadline for submission of the appeal.

The decision of the associate dean (or associate dean’s designee) is final.

Other Dismissals

The University may dismiss any student whose health status or general conduct may be judged, in the sole discretion of the University, as clearly detrimental to the best interests of either the student or the University community.

The University may also dimiss stu-dents for disciplinary reasons as set forth in du Lac: A Guide to Student Life at http://dulac.nd.edu. Acadmic, financial, or other consequences depend upon the stipulated effec-tive date of dismissal.

Academic IntegrityIntegrity in scholarship is an es-sential characteristic of the aca-demic life and social structure of the University. Any activity that compromises the pursuit of truth and the advancement of knowledge besmirches the intellectual effort and may undermine confidence in the academic enterprise. A com-


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mitment to honesty is expected in all academic endeavors, and this should be continuously emphasized to students by course instructors and academic leaders.

Students in all of Mendoza’s gradu-ate business programs are subject to the Graduate Academic Code of Honor which prohibits academic dishonesty of any type or tolerating such behavior by others. Possible penalties for Honor Code violations include immediate dismissal.

For the full text of the academic integrity policies and procedures, see the “Graduate Academic Code of Honor.”

Falsification of Academic CredentialsA student who has been admit-ted to a graduate degree program based in part upon a previously earned academic degree and is found to have intentionally misrep-resented this information will be immediately dismissed from his or her program of study and will be barred from future graduate work at the University.

A current student or a student who has recently left the University with-out completing a degree who then claims to have earned said degree will be immediately dismissed from the program of study (if applicable) and barred from future graduate work at the University.

Appeal ProceduresThe appeal procedure detailed above applies only in cases of aca-demic dismissal. This procedure is not to be used to address issues of sexual or discriminatory harassment (see grievance procedure available through the Office of Institutional Equity), disability-related grievances

(see grievance procedure available through the Office of Disability Services), academic fraud, or issues of academic integrity (see appeals procedure in the Graduate Academ-ic Code of Honor).

Degree RequirementsThe goal of the University master’s programs is to address all aspects of a student’s development as he or she transitions from a student to a professional. To this end, the Men-doza College of Business expects that the student will become knowl-edgeable of the broad scope of the discipline. The student should also have the capacity to think through ethical issues raised by their course-work and to weigh important implications within value systems. Finally, students should be profes-sionally prepared so that when they assume their careers, they can do so with confidence. These goals should be reflected in the requirements for the degree.

In addition to the following Men-doza Graduate Business require-ments, individual programs may have higher standards. Students are expected to know their program requirements.

Credit Hours

At least thirty (30) credit hours are required for the master’s degree. Some programs may require more.

Residency

The minimum residency require-ment for the master’s degree is registration at full-time status for one semester during the academic year, or for one summer session.

Time Limits

All requirements for the master’s de-gree must be completed within five years (60 months), or within four years (48 months) in the case of the Master of Nonprofit Administration.

ProGram learninG Goals and CurriCulum

Master of Business Ad-ministration Residential Programs

Learning Goals: MBA1) Compentence to analyze and evaluate business opportunities and challenges.

2) Ability to integrate ethics in deci-sion making.

3) Competence to work collabora-tively.

4) Exposure to global economic and business perspectives.

5) Ability to communicate effec-tively.

Curriculum: Traditional MBAThe minimum number of total credit hours for the traditional MBA degree is 64.0. There are sixteen (16) required core courses of 2.0 credits each:

Business Ethics (2 courses)Finance IFinance IIFinancial Accounting IFinancial Accounting IIIntroduction to Business AnalyticsLeadership and Organizational

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BehaviorManagement Communications (2 courses)Managerial EconomicsMarketing ManagementProblem SolvingProcess AnalyticsStrategic Decision Making U.S. and Global Economy

There are six (6) additional required courses of 1.0 credit each:

Career LeadershipInterterm (4 courses)MBA Internship

Additional program requirements include a minimum of 26.0 elective credits, the pre-orientation program Integral Leadership Development and MBA Orientation.

Curriculum: Accelerated MBAThe minimum number of total cred-it hours for the accelerated MBA is 46.0. There are twelve (12) required core courses. Each course is 2.0 credits unless otherwise indicated:

Business Ethics (2 courses)FinanceFinancial AccountingIntroduction to Business AnalyticsLeadership and Organizational Behavior (1.0 credit)Management CommunicationManagerial EconomicsMarketing ManagementProblem SolvingStrategic Essentials (1.0 credit) U.S. and Global Economy

There are three (3) additional re-quired courses of 1.0 credit each:

Career LeadershipInterterm (2 courses)

Additional program requirements include a minimum of 19.0 elective credits, the pre-orientation program

Integral Leadership Development, and Accelerated MBA Orientation.

Master of Business Administration Executive Programs

Learning Goals: EMBA1) Compentence to analyze and evaluate business opportunities and challenges.




Curriculum: EMBAThe minimum number of total credit hours for the Excecutive MBA is 50.0. There are twenty-four (24) required core courses of variable credits as indicated:

Executive Integral Leadership (3.0) Strategic Thinking (1.0)Evaluating Financial Performance (2.5)Introduction to Business Analytics (2.0)Introduction to Marketing (2.0)Economics of the Firm (2.0)Foundations of Ethical Business Conduct (2.0)Corporate Finance (3.0)Strategic Cost Management (2.0)U.S. and Global Economy (2.0)Operations Strategy and Supply Chain Management (2.5)Business Law (2.0)Strategic Marketing (2.0)Strategic Foresight (1.5)Leadership and Decision Making (2.0)Financial Statement Analysis (3.0)International Management (1.5)Negotiations (1.5)

International Systems Thinking (3.0)Strategic Planning for Growth (2.5)Design Thinking and Innovation (1.5)Global Finance (2.0)Executive Integral Leadership Applied Learning (0.5)

Additional program requirements include 3.0 elective credits and EMBA Orientation.

Executive Master of Non-profit Administration

Learning Goals: EMNA1) Understanding of the unique demand, expectations, challenges, and opportunities of the nonprofit sector.

2) Familiarities with theories of busi-ness strategy.

3) Competence in making sound business decisions.

4) Interpersonal and communica-tion skills.


6) Compentence to work collabora-tively.

Curriculum: EMNAThe minimum number of total cred-it hours for the Master of Nonprofit Administration is 42.0. There are thirteen (13) required core courses of 3.0 credits each unless otherwise indicated:

Accounting in a Nonoprofit OrganizationBoard Relations and Management (1.5)Decision Analysis and StatisticsEconomics of NFP Enterprises Ethics in Nonprofit Organizations

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(1.5)Field ProjectFinancial ManagementHuman Resource ManagementLegal Environment Management Communication (1.5)Marketing for NonprofitsNonprofit Management: Leading with Social Impact (1.5)Planning and Policy

Additional program requirements: include a minimum of nine (9.0) elective credits and MNA Orienta-tion.

Master of Science in Accountancy

Learning Goals: MSA1) Problem Solving - Students iden-tify and clarify accounting prob-lems, gather, evaluate, and analyze accounting information, search and interpret the appropriate authorita-tive literature, and justify the best alternative.

2) Ethics/Professionalism - Students recognize and evaluate ethical and professional aspects of business and accounting decisions.

3) Communication - Students ef-fectively and professionally commu-nicate orally and in writing.

4) Global Awareness - Students in-corporate cross-border information, regulation, risks, and opportunities into business and accounting deci-sions.

Curriculum: MSAThe minimum number of total cred-it hours for the Master of Science in Accountancy is 30.0. There are three (3) required core courses of either 2.0 or 3.0 credits as indicated:

Financial Management (3.0) or Financial Policy (2.0)Negotiation (2.0)Taxes and Business Strategy (3.0)

There are an additional three (3) required courses of 3.0 credits each that differ depending on which track the student is pursuing.

Additional Assurance and Advisory Service Track Requirements:

Advanced Assurance Services Analysis and Valuation Using Financial StatementsTopics in Accounting Measurement and Disclosure

Additional Tax Services Track re-quirements: Partnerships and Passive Activities Tax Research Taxation of Corporations and Shareholders

Additional program requirements include a minimum of thirteen (13.0) elective credits and MSA Orientation.

Master of Science in Business Analytics

Learning Goals: MSBA1) Competence in the acquisition and analysis of data for business decision making.

2) Ability to recognize and structure business problems for quantitative analysis.


4) Ability to identify and confront ethical dilemmas in business analyt-ics.


Curriculum: MSBAThe minimum number of total cred-it hours for the Master of Science in Business Analytics is 30.0. There are fifteen (15) required core courses of 2.0 credits each unless otherwise indicated:

Introduction to Business Analytics (1.5)Data Management Tools and TechniquesData Exploration and Visualization Statistics IStatistics IIData Mining Tools and Techniques Operations ModelingUnstructured Data AnalyticsDecision and Risk AnalysisEthics and Big Data Analytics (1.5)Integrative PracticesMarketing and Consumer AnalyticsTime Series AnalysisEmerging Issues in AnalyticsAnalytics Capstone Project (3.0)

Additional program requirements include MSBA Orientation.

Master of Science in Finance

Learning Goals: MSF1) Mastery of fundamental termi-nology, tools, technologies, and analytical frameworks.

2) Ability to integrate financial analyses into the context of an over-all business strategy.

3) Ability to integrate ethics into decision making.

4) Competency to work collabora-tively.

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Curriculum: MSFThe minimum number of total cred-it hours for the Master of Science in Finance is 35.5. There are ten (10) required core courses of 3.0 credits each unless otherwise indicated:

Financial Statement Analysis I Financial Statement Analysis IIFinancial Statement Forecasting (1.5) Corporate Finance (4.0)Investments (4.0)Equity Valuation Derivatives Mergers & Acquisitions Risk ManagementStrategic Finance (4.0)

Additional program requirements include 4.0 elective credits and MSF Orientation.

Master of Science in Management

Learning Goals: MSM

1) Compentence to analyze and evaluate business opportunities and challenges.


3) Competency to work collabora-tively.



Curriculum: MSMThe minimum number of total cred-it hours for the Master of Science in Management is 38.0. There are

eighteen (18) required core courses of 3.0 credits each unless otherwise indicated:

Quantitative Business Analysis (2.0) Principles of ManagementStatistics in Business Financial Accounting IFinancial Accounting IIFinance PrinciplesEconomic AnalysisManagement Speaking (1.5)Management Writing (1.5)Foundations of Ethical Business Conduct (1.5)Marketing PrinciplesStrategic Decision Making (1.5)Process Analytics (1.5)Corporate FinanceInternational Management (1.5)Bridge to Success IBridge to Success IIIntertermAdditional program requirements include MSM Orientation.

finanCial information

Tuition and ExpensesThe following rates are for the aca-demic year 2017–2018, including summer 2017. Exceptions to these dates are listed in parentheses. An-nual increases should be anticipat-ed. Where fees are listed, the defini-tions of these fees are provided at the end of this section.

Accelerated MBASummer 2017 tuition is $20,875. Academic year tuition is $52,188. Technology Fee* is $250. Health Center Access Fee** is $150. MBA Student Association Fee*** is $250.

Traditional MBATuition is $52,188. Technology Fee* is $250. Health Center Access Fee** is $150. MBA Student Association Fee*** is $250.

MBA/MSBA Dual Degree

Tuition is $55,463. Technology Fee* is $250. Health Center Access Fee** is $150. MBA Student Association Fee is $250***.

EMBA South Bend (matricu-lating Fall 2016)

Tuition (Fall 2016, Spring 2017, Fall 2017, and Spring 2018) is $32,250 per semester.

EMBA South Bend (matricu-lating Fall 2017)Tuition (Fall 2017, Spring 2018, Fall 2018, and Spring 2019) is $30,315 per semester. Tuition for the Sum-mer 2018 Session is $7,740.

EMBA Chicago (matriculating Spring 2017)

Tuition (Spring 2017, Fall 2017, and Spring 2018) is $43,000 per semes-ter.

EMBA Chicago (matriculating Spring 2018)

Tuition (Spring 2018, Fall 2018, and Spring 2019) is $40,420 per semes-ter. Tuition for the Summer 2018 Session is $7,740.

MS-AccountancyTuition is $52,188. Technology Fee* is $250. Health Center Access Fee** is $150. MSA Student Association Fee**** is $150.

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MS-Business Analytics (matriculating Spring 2017)

Spring 2017 tuition is $22,205. Summer 2017 tuition is $14,804. Fall2017 tuition is $22,205.

MS-Business Analytics (matriculating Spring 2018)

Spring 2018 tuition is $23,027. Summer 2018 tuition is $15,351. Fall 2018 tuition is $23,027.

MS-Finance (matriculating Spring 2017)


MS-Finance (matriculating Spring 2018)


MS-Management

Summer 2017 tuition is $16,421. Academic year tuition is $32,842. Technology Fee* is $250. Health Center Access Fee** is $150. MSM Student Association Fee***** is $150.

Executive Master of Nonprof-it Administration

Tuition is $930 per credit hour.

* The technology fee provides partial funding for the Univer-sity’s enterprise-wide technology infrastructure, which provides all students access to the Inter-net, e-mail, course ware, cam-pus clusters, and a wide array of the latest software. This fee also provides for the growth in student services, such as course

and degree requirements, web registration, and value-added Internet-related capabilities.

** The health center access fee provides students access to all services at the University Health Center and University Counsel-ing Center, including 24-hour medical care and counseling/mental health assistance, and alcohol and drug education programs, as well as health edu-cation and wellness programs. It also provides partial funding to address increasing student health and wellness needs, along with funding to maintain health facilities.

*** The MBA Association fee, charged in the fall semester to all MBA students, covers the cost of various club and committee activities including but not lim-ited to career-related panels and excursions, an annual MBA re-treat, and student events during graduation week. The fee also helps to cover student meeting expenses and MBAA-sponsored activities and social events.

****The MSA Association fee, charged in the fall semester to all MSA students, covers the cost of various student social events and activities planned by the MSM Association and its committees, including but not limited to an annual dance and events held during graduation week. The fee also helps to cover student meeting expenses.

*****The MSM Association fee, charged in the fall semester to all MSM students, covers the cost of various student social events and activities planned by the MSM Association and its committees, including but not limited to an annual dance and events held during graduation week. The fee also helps to cover student meeting expenses.

Student Accounts

Confirmation deposits are pro-cessed via the student’s program and forwarded to the Office of Student Accounts as the initial pay-ment on the account. Tuition and fees are payable in advance at the beginning of each semester. Stu-dents should log into IRISHPAY, the University’s online student account statement and payment system available to both students and their authorized payers, to view account activity. Payments may be made through IRISHPAY via electronic check (e-check). Please note that Notre Dame does not accept credit cards for payment of tuition and fees. Tuition and/or fees not covered by fellowship are the responsibil-ity of the student. A student may not register for a new semester or receive transcripts, certificates, diploma, or any information regard-ing his or her academic record until the account has been settled in full.

For questions regarding student accounts, contact the Office of Stu-dent Accounts at:

Telephone: (574) 631-7113E-mail: [email protected]: http://studentaccounts.

nd.edu

Separation from the University

Any graduate business student who at any time within the school year wishes to separate from the univer-sity must contact the Office of the Registrar to complete the “Separa-tion from the University eForm”. The student is responsible for initiating the form when they are seeking to separate from the University.

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Separation requires the approval of Mendoza’s associate dean for gradu-ate programs.

For the purposes of financial aid determinations, a student’s separa-tion date is the date the University determines either that the student began the University’s separation process or that the student other-wise provided the University official notification (in writing or orally) of his or her intention to separate from the University. Calculations related to the Separation Policy are pro-vided in detail at: http://studentac-counts.nd.edu/policies-procedures/.

Housing

University housing for married, families and single students is avail-able on or adjacent to the campus.

Accommodations for students with families are available in University Village, a complex of 100 two-bed-room apartments (limited four-bedroom apartments) with washer/dryer or in the Cripe Street Apart-ments, with 24 one-bedroom units.

Accommodations for approximately 140 full-time, degree-seeking single graduate men and women are avail-able in the 36-unit O’Hara-Grace Graduate Residence adjacent to the campus. Each apartment has a kitchen, one-and-one-half baths, liv-ing, and bedroom accommodations for four students.

The Fischer Graduate Housing apartment complex offers apart-ments with a kitchen, one full bath, and living and bedroom accommo-dations for two single students.

The above properties are currently under the management of Bradley Company. Interested students can contact them directly at (574) 631-8607 or at http://fog.bradleyco.com

For questions regarding housing, contact the Housing Office at:

Phone: (574) 631-5878Web: http://housing.nd.edu/

graduate

Health InsuranceThe student will be automatically enrolled in the University-spon-sored plan, and the charge for the premium will be placed on the stu-dent’s account prior to the start of the academic year. At the beginning of each academic year, the oppor-tunity is provided to show proof of comparable health insurance cover-age. If University Health Services ac-cepts this coverage, the charge for the University-sponsored-plan will be removed from the student’s ac-count by University Health Services.

Information regarding the Univer-sity-sponsored plan is mailed to the student’s home address in July. Additional information is available in University Health Services by contacting the Office of Insurance and Accounts at (574) 631-6114 or referring to the UHS website: http://uhs.nd.edu/insurance-billing/.

The cost of the student premium for the 2017–2018 academic year (ef-fective August 15, 2017, to August 14, 2018) is $2,265. The insurer for the student health insurance policy is Aetna.

Premium information for depen-dent coverage may be found on the University Health Services website.

Travel Accident Insurance

Students injured while traveling on University business which has been approved by the student’s

degree program are covered by Notre Dame travel accident insur-ance. Compensation in set amounts is available for death or loss of arms or legs. Medical expenses in excess of other insurance are paid up to a maximum dollar amount.

For questions regarding health insurance, contact University Health Services at:

Phone: (574) 631-6114Web: http://uhs.nd.edu

Travel ReimbursementReimbursement is subject to Uni-versity travel policy, which can be found on the Controller’s website, under Policies and Procedures: http://controller.nd.edu

Applications for reimbursement of travel expenses is made directly to the student’s program of study.

Summer EmploymentStudents in course-based master’s programs have no University-imposed limitations on paid em-ployment when classes are not in session. The requirement (based on current United States immigra-tion regulations) that international students studying on an F-1 or J-1 visa seeking off-campus employ-ment obtain written authorization through the appropriate staff mem-ber within Notre Dame Interna-tional applies during academic-year breaks and in the summer months as well.

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fellowshiPs and finanCial aid

Exact amounts for the following aid will vary with the type of support and the program. Exact figures can be obtained from the particular program to which the student has been admitted.

Only full-time, degree-seeking students are eligible for support. Ini-tiation and continuation of financial support depends on the student’s maintaining academic good stand-ing.

FellowshipsFellowships are awarded to assist a student in the pursuit of a de-gree. No obligation for teaching or research is expected in return. Students who have been awarded fellowships are expected to devote themselves fully to scholarship.

Fellowship recipients will be noti-fied by an award letter. Fellowships are awarded as a set amount for a year, but fellowship disbursement payments are divided equally over the number of semesters that the student is in attendance each year, which varies by program. Each semester’s fellowship disbursement depends on the student maintain-ing academic good standing.

Meyer Fellows in the traditional MBA and MBA/MSBA are awarded a full-tuition scholarship as well as a fellowship.

Financial AidIn addition to fellowships described above, the Office of Financial Aid, lo-cated in 115 Main Building, adminis-ters federal and private financial aid

programs to assist in the financing of your Notre Dame education.

Applying for Federal Student AidIn order to be eligible for fed-eral student assistance, a student must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or eligible noncitizen. In general, students must be classified as degree seeking to participate in the federal aid programs and enrolled at least half-time. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the annual application required for consideration for all federal student assistance. Com-plete the application online, listing Notre Dame (Federal School Code 001840) in the appropriate section. Priority processing consideration will be given for those applicants submitting the FAFSA by February 28. If eligible, students are strongly encouraged to use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool option when complet-ing the FAFSA. Choosing to use this option will streamline completion of federal verification requirements and expedite the review of your financial aid application.

Academic Standing and Sat-isfactory ProgressThe U.S. Department of Education requires students to maintain sat-isfactory progress toward complet-ing their degree in order to receive financial aid. Satisfactory academic progress requirements for financial aid recipients may not be the same as the University’s requirements for academic good standing. Students are required to maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average, be on pace to graduate, and complete their degree within a maximum time frame. All semesters of enroll-ment are reviewed regardless of whether aid was received. Addition-

al details may be obtained from the Office of Financial Aid website.

Federal Direct LoanThe terms of the non-need-based Unsubsidized Federal Direct Loan Program require that the borrower repay, with interest, this source of financial assistance. This program is referred to as “unsubsidized” be-cause the federal government is not paying the in-school interest to the lender while the student is enrolled in school. Interest on the Unsubsi-dized Direct Loan begins to accrue after disbursement of the loan funds; however, the student may choose to have the payment of the interest deferred during enrollment and later capitalized (added to the principal) at the time repayment be-gins. For a list of additional terms of the Unsubsidized Direct Loan, visit the Office of Financial Aid website.

The amount a student may bor-row from the Direct Loan Program may be limited by other financial assistance received by the student. Financial assistance includes, but is not limited to, the following: fel-lowships, assistantships, University scholarships, tuition remissions, all types of grants, residence hall appointments, need-based em-ployment, and any loan received under the auspices of the Higher Education Act as amended. Should a student’s eligibility be impacted at any time during the loan period, the Direct Loan will be subject to ad-justment. All eligibility changes will be reported to the student’s lender.

Federal Direct PLUS LoanThe Federal Direct PLUS Loan pro-vides a borrowing option for gradu-ate/professional students. Based upon the borrower’s credit history, a student may borrow through this

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federally guaranteed, non-need-based loan program. Direct PLUS Loan applications are subject to Department of Education credit review. The maximum PLUS loan amount is the full cost of atten-dance minus all other financial aid. Repayment begins after the loan is fully disbursed or may be deferred while the student is enrolled in school. For a list of additional terms of the Direct PLUS Loan, visit the Of-fice of Financial Aid website.

Private Student Loans

After exhausting the opportunities available from the federal aid pro-grams, many students will consider private loan programs as a source of funding.

The terms and conditions of these credit-based loan programs vary, and as such, students are encour-aged to review the details of the programs before selecting a private loan program. Private loans are not eligible for loan consolidation programs made available for federal student loans. Interest rates, fees (both at the time of borrowing and at repayment), credit checks, and annual and aggregate loan limits require careful evaluation by the student as a consumer.

For questions regarding financial aid, contact the Office of Financial Aid at:

Telephone: (574) 631-6436E-mail: [email protected]: http://financialaid.nd.edu

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