Executive MBA Academic Policies and Regulations
Time Limit and Leave of Absence
Due to the lock-step nature of the Executive MBA Programs, students are required to complete all degree requirements with their class within a 20-month or 12-month period. Extension beyond this may be made only with the approval of the Program Director and then only for extremely unusual or serious reasons.
Advising Process
Faculty who teach in the Executive MBA Programs are personally accessible to students. Since all Executive MBA students are provided with an e-mail account, students have the option to communicate with faculty via e-mail, in person, or by phone. Students may also speak with the Program Administrator, Program Director, Department Chair, or the Dean of the Haub School of Business at any time.
Probation and Academic Dismissal
Students enrolled in the Executive MBA Program who receive a grade of C or below for three (3) credit hours will receive a warning letter. Students who receive a grade of C or below for six (6) credit hours will be placed on academic probation and will be so advised by letter. Students who receive a grade of C or below for nine (9) credit hours will be dropped from the program. The Executive MBA Program Director monitors student progress throughout the course of the program.
The university reserves the right to request the withdrawal of any student when, in its judgment, the general good of the university requires it.
Grading System
The Executive MBA Programs issue letter grades at the completion of each semester and follow the Haub School of Business grading system as illustrated under Academic Policies and Regulations. All students must maintain a 3.0 GPA in the program to be eligible for graduation.
Curricular Changes and Academic Honesty Policy
Executive MBA students are notified in writing of any/all curricular revisions. As a lock-step program, all students begin and complete the program at the same time. Saint Joseph’s EMBA Programs are 20 months or 12 months from start to finish. Academic honesty is discussed during the orientation session. The Executive MBA Programs follow the University’s Academic Honesty Policy as described under Academic Policies and Regulations.