Gies College of Business Online Program Student Handbook

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iMBA PROGRAM

Gies College of Business Online Program Student Handbook

2019-2020

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents ____________________________________________________________________ 1 Illinois iMBA Creed ___________________________________________________________________ 3 Expectations ________________________________________________________________________ 4 Online Program Contact Information ____________________________________________________ 5 iMBA Program Overview ______________________________________________________________ 6

iMBA Degree Requirements _________________________________________________________ 6 2 Year versus 3 Year Track ___________________________________________________________ 8 iMBA Curriculum Overview and Importance of Academic Planning ____________________________ 9 Course Offerings ___________________________________________________________________ 9 Seek Help When Needed __________________________________________________________ 10 Getting Started for iMBA Students ___________________________________________________ 11 Online Classroom, Grading, & Live Sessions ____________________________________________ 14 Student Success __________________________________________________________________ 17 Student Resources ________________________________________________________________ 18 Tuition, Billing, Payments, and Financial Aid ___________________________________________ 20 Policies _________________________________________________________________________ 22 Important Websites _______________________________________________________________ 25 Glossary ________________________________________________________________________ 26

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Illinois iMBA Creed

This creed was created to reflect the program's commitment to a culture that is conducive to learning and mutual respect. As such, it communicates expectations among students and between students, faculty, and program staff. Observation of these expectations enhances the iMBA experience for all and helps Illinois maintain its leadership position in business education.

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Integrity We value integrity, honesty, and truth in our work and actions. We support the principles of intellectual freedom as well as the rights and responsibilities that it implies. Diversity We value a broad curiosity, appreciation, and respect for diversity of thought, experiences, origins, and perspectives. We value differences in opinions and backgrounds, and we value breadth in our study opportunities and career aspirations. Education We value our education and are partners in the educational lives of each other. We are committed to lifelong learning, to an environment that nurtures inquiry and demands rigor, to the exchange and discourse of thought-provoking ideas, and to the pursuit of leadership positions in the world's top businesses and organizations. Service We value service at the highest level. We strive to provide quality and responsive service to all of our constituents. We take pride in helping others. Teamwork We value a work environment that supports teamwork, creativity, and cooperation. We believe in communication and transparency. Involvement We value experiences beyond the classroom, be they through global consulting projects, case competitions, social entrepreneurship, club involvement, or research initiatives. Professionalism We value the spirit of professionalism in the classroom, in experiences beyond the classroom, in the pursuit of a career, and in our work itself. Ownership We value responsibility and take ownership over our personal paths, be they the paths we take in the classroom, in program involvement, or toward our career placement.

Your commitment: ? Uphold the values and ideals of the Illinois Online Programs ? Demonstrate professionalism and sincerity ? Actively engage peers, faculty, and program staff ? Maintain accountability among stakeholders ? Provide feedback ? both positive and constructive

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Expectations

Expectations within the Online Programs are established for both the program and for students.

To best serve our students, the iMBA program strives to continuously work toward improving the student experience and excel in consistency and responsiveness in all areas.

As a student at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, you are expected to follow the policies and procedures set about by the University, Graduate College, College of Business, and Online Programs. As a program we will strive to support you in the various areas of your degree program.

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Online Program Contact Information

iMBA Online Program Contacts

Arshad Saiyed Assistant Dean, Online Programs Yuhai Xuan Academic Director, iMBA Program and Associate Professor of Finance Jodi Miller Associate Director, Online Programs Lisa Marinelli Senior Associate Director, Online Program Robert Towner Assistant Director, iMBA Program, Admissions Yesica Rojo Coordinator, iMBA Program, Admissions Collin Ruud Data Scientist, Online Programs Lauren Redman Academic Advisor, Non-Degree Online Programs Dylan Thomas Academic Advisor, Online Programs Rupa Sud Academic Advisor, Online Programs Aaricka Hellberg Academic Advisor, Online Programs Allyssa Finder Academic Advisor, Online Programs

GENERAL CONTACT INFORMATION When contacting staff in the iMBA program, please include your UIN.

? Email onlineMBA@illinois.edu

? Phone 217/300?2481

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