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Master of Business Administration

2004–2006 Catalog

UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND

Non-Discrimination PolicyThe University of Richmond prohibits discrimination and harassment against applicants,students, faculty or staff on the basis of race, religion, national or ethnic origin, age,sex, sexual orientation, disability, status as a veteran or any classification protectedby local, state or federal law.

Copies of the complete “Harassment and Discrimination Policy (including SexualHarassment)” are included in student handbooks, faculty handbooks and in the published guidelines for University of Richmond support staff. Copies are also availableat the dean’s office of each college and school and the Department of HumanResource Services. For further information, students should contact the dean of theirschool or residential college; staff should contact the director of Human ResourceServices; and faculty should contact the dean of their school.

Any inquiries regarding the University’s policies in these areas should be directed to the Office of the Vice President for Student Development, University of Richmond, Virginia 23173. Telephone: (804) 289-8032.

DisclaimerThe contents of this bulletin represent the most current information available at the time of publication. However, during the period of time covered by this bulletin,it is reasonable to expect changes to be made with respect to this information without prior notice. Thus, the provisions of this bulletin are not to be regarded asan irrevocable contract between the University (or any of its colleges or schools)and the student.

Master of Business Administration

FOR INFORMATION:

DirectorMBA Program

E. Claiborne Robins School of Business

University of Richmond, Virginia 23173(804) 289-8553

[email protected]


2 • THE UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND

To Potential MBA Applicants

Thank you for your interest in the Richmond MBA. We hope you will consider joining

our talented and motivated student body, which includes professionals from a variety of

organizations across central Virginia. Our nearly 150 students hold undergraduate degrees

from leading universities and have a minimum of two years of full-time work experience

prior to enrolling in the program. The approximate mean Graduate Management Admission

Test score of recently admitted classes was 600 and the average undergraduate grade-point

average exceeded 3.00.

As detailed in the following pages, our newly revised curriculum allows students to

choose from concentrations in Strategic Leadership, Finance and General Management.

In addition, we offer a JD/MBA program in conjunction with the University of Richmond

School of Law.

Each of the courses in the MBA curriculum is designed around the integrating themes

of globalization and organizational transformation, providing students with an up-to-date

view of the world of business. All classes take place during the evening in the Robins

School’s state-of-the-art classrooms on our picturesque campus. The faculty of the Richmond

MBA includes award-winning teachers and scholars who provide individualized attention in

small-class settings.

The Richmond MBA includes many innovative features not found in most part-time

programs. These include an opening residency that centers on a live case study, an

international experience that includes travel abroad, and a capstone project that allows

students to conduct meaningful research in conjunction with a local firm just before

graduation. These features, coupled with core and elective courses across the business

disciplines, equip the Richmond MBA student with the decision-making tools necessary

to become an effective leader.

Please feel free to contact the MBA office if you have any questions about the program.

Richard Coughlan, Ph.D.Associate Dean for Graduate and Executive Business Programs

THE UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND • 3

CONTENTS

MBA Academic Calendars .................. 4

University of Richmond .................... 6

University Resources and Services ...... 8

Ethics and Conduct .......................... 13

Robins School of Business .............. 15

MBA Program .................................. 16

Admission ........................................ 19

Academic Procedures ...................... 20

Confidentiality/Privacy/

Right to Know.................................. 24

Financial Affairs ................................ 25

Financial Aid .................................... 26

Curricula .......................................... 28

Directory .......................................... 31

Campus Map .............. Inside Back Cover


MBA CALENDARS

2004–2006

FALL SEMESTER 2004Aug. 3–20...........................................RegistrationAug. 23, Mon. ....................................Classes begin Sept. 6, Mon. ....................................Labor Day (no class) Sept. 10, Fri. ......................................Last day to file for May/August graduation Nov. 22, Mon. ....................................Thanksgiving break begins after classes Nov. 29, Mon. ....................................Classes resume Dec. 6–9, Mon.–Thurs. ......................Fall term examination period Dec. 9, Thurs. ....................................Fall term ends

SPRING SEMESTER 2005Nov. 9–24..............................................Registration Jan. 10, Mon. ........................................Classes begin Feb. 4, Fri. ............................................Last day to file for May/August graduation, if not filed earlier Mar. 3, Thurs. ........................................Spring break begins after classes Mar. 14, Mon. ........................................Classes resume Apr. 25–28, Mon.–Thurs. ......................Spring term examination period Apr. 28, Thurs. ......................................Spring term ends May 8, Sun. ..........................................Baccalaureate Service and Spring Commencement

SUMMER SESSION 2005The 2005 Summer School Calendar will be announced in January 2005.

FALL SEMESTER 2005Aug. 29, Mon.........................................Classes beginSept. 5, Mon. ........................................Labor Day (no class) Sept. 9, Fri.............................................Last day to file for May/August graduation Nov. 21, Mon. ........................................Thanksgiving break begins after classes Nov. 28, Mon.........................................Classes resumeDec. 12–15, Mon.–Thurs. ......................Fall term examination period Dec. 15, Thurs. ......................................Fall term ends

SPRING SEMESTER 2006Jan. 16, Mon. ........................................Classes beginFeb. 3, Fri. ............................................Last day to file for May/August graduation, if not filed earlier Mar. 2, Thurs. ........................................Spring break begins after classes Mar. 13, Mon. ........................................Classes resumeMay 1–4, Mon.–Thurs. ..........................Spring term examination period May 4, Thurs.........................................Spring term ends May 14, Sun...........................................Baccalaureate Service and Spring Commencement

MBA CALENDARS • 5

Addendum to the University of Richmond Academic Calendars 2004–2006The list below is intended to familiarize the University community with major religious holidays

affecting many throughout the campus. Inclusion on this list does not imply that the day is a Uni-

versity holiday but is provided to alert members of the Richmond community to possible scheduling

conflicts. See the Class Attendance and University Holidays section of the catalog for details.

Christian Holidays 2004–2006

Holiday 2004–2005 2005–2006

Christmas Dec. 25, Sat., 2004 Dec. 25, Sun., 2005

Good Friday Mar. 25, Fri., 2005 Apr. 14, Fri., 2006

Easter Sunday Mar. 27, Sun., 2005 Apr. 16, Sun., 2006

Easter Monday Mar. 28, Mon., 2005 Apr. 17, Mon., 2006

Jewish Holidays 2004–2006

Holiday 2004–2005 2005–2006

Rosh Hashanah Sept. 16–17, Thurs.–Fri., 2004 Oct. 4–5, Tues.–Wed., 2005

Yom Kippur Sept. 25, Sat., 2004 Oct. 13, Thurs., 2005

Sukkot Sept. 30–Oct. 6, Thurs.–Wed., 2004 Oct. 18–24, Tues.–Mon., 2005

Shemini Atzeret/

Simchat Torah Oct. 7–8, Thurs.–Fri., 2004 Oct. 25–26, Tues.–Wed., 2005

Hanukkah** Dec. 7–15, Tues.–Wed., 2004 Dec. 25–Jan. 2, Sun.–Mon., 2005–06

Passover Apr. 24–25, Sun.–Mon., 2005 Apr. 13–14, Thurs.–Fri., 2006

Passover (concluding days) Apr. 30–May 1, Sat.–Sun., 2005 Apr. 19–20, Wed.–Thurs., 2006

Shavuot June 13–14, Mon.–Tues., 2005 June 2–3, Fri.–Sat., 2006

– Jewish holy days, religious festivals and the weekly Sabbath begin at sunset the preceding evening. On

these days, observant Jews do not engage in daily activities or fulfill routine commitments.

– Many Jews who do not observe all holy days prefer to celebrate at their synagogue or at home on

Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur and the first two evenings of Passover.

**This holiday does not require absence from routine commitments.

Islamic Holidays 2004–2006

Holiday 2004–2005 2005–2006

Eid-al-Fitr Nov. 14, Sun., 2004 Nov. 4, Fri., 2005

Eid-al-Adha Jan. 21, Fri., 2005 Jan. 11, Wed., 2006

Islamic New Year Feb. 10, Thurs., 2005 Jan. 31, Tues., 2006

– All Islamic dates begin at sunset the preceding evening.

– The Islamic year is based on the lunar cycle, consisting of 12 months of 29 or 30 days each, totaling

353 or 354 days. Each new month begins at the sighting of a new moon. Actual dates may differ

by a day or two from the above dates. In many places, the moon sighting is often determined in

advance by astronomical calculations.



STATEMENT OF PURPOSEThe University of Richmond is an independent,privately endowed institution of higher educa-tion that provides a comprehensive academicprogram for men and women. It offers the inti-macy of a small university and the diverse edu-cational opportunities that derive from under-graduate degree programs in the liberal artsand sciences, business and leadership studies,as well as graduate and professional programsin law, business, leadership and selected areasof the arts and sciences.

The University also provides a variety ofcredit and continuing education programs aswell as cultural events to the larger community.

The educational objectives of the Univer-sity are:

– To cultivate in students the interest, capacityand skills necessary for independent intel-lectual inquiry and life-long learning

– To convey to students a representative por-tion of that body of knowledge that hasaccumulated and endured through the his-tory of world cultures

– To encourage and aid students in the devel-opment of basic beliefs, values and attitudes,including those of cooperation and tolerance

– To assist students in selecting and preparingfor careers and study in graduate and pro-fessional schools

– To foster in students personal habits thatcontribute to health and physical fitness

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE • 7

To achieve these objectives, the Universityis committed to: – An educational environment conducive to

the development of the whole person—intellectually, socially, spiritually, physicallyand morally

– An academic setting that guarantees andencourages freedom of thought, expressionand association

– An undergraduate curriculum that requiresmastery of essential intellectual tools, aware-ness of the diversity of human culturalexperiences, extensive knowledge of at leastone area of study, and opportunities forinterdisciplinary and integrative inquiry

– A faculty dedicated to excellent teaching anddialogue with students, and active engage-ment in scholarship, scientific inquiry andartistic creativity

– A diverse, largely full-time and residentialstudent body that participates in a broadrange of University activities includingopportunities for research, leadership andthe development of civic responsibility

– The essential resources for learning, such aslibraries, laboratories, studios, informationand communications technology, and mediaresources

– Opportunities for internships, social commit-ment and public service, and other domesticand international learning experiences

– A program of varied social, spiritual andphysical activities that provide occasions forgrowth, fun and fellowship

– An administration and staff that preserveand enhance the University’s environmentand resources, and that represent the institu-tion to the broader community it serves

ORGANIZATION AND HISTORYSeveral colleges and schools are incorporatedto form the University of Richmond withauthority and responsibility vested legally inthe Board of Trustees and the president of theUniversity. The several colleges and schoolsaward no degrees individually, but all degreesfor work done in any one of them are con-ferred by the University of Richmond.

The University originated with RichmondCollege, a college of liberal arts and sciencesfor men, founded in 1830. Around this nucleuswere established The T.C. Williams School ofLaw (1870); Westhampton College, a college ofliberal arts and sciences for women (1914); theGraduate School, for advanced study in theliberal arts and sciences (1921); The E. Clai-borne Robins School of Business (1949); theSchool of Continuing Studies (formerly Uni-versity College), for evening, summer and con-tinuing education (1962); and the JepsonSchool of Leadership Studies (1992). Theseschools enroll about 2,900 full-time under-graduates, most of whom live on campus;some 500 full-time graduate and law students;and, largely from the Richmond community,1,300 part-time students.

Each school has its own dean or director,student body and institutional life. The Univer-sity Senate, which includes representatives ofall the faculties, provides for intercollegiatecooperation.

UNIVERSITY COMMITMENT The University of Richmond is afforded a dis-tinctive opportunity to offer an education thatis powerful in developing human capabilities.The University benefits from a heritage of eth-ical and religious values, a residential characterand a commitment to liberal and general edu-cation through intimate colleges and schoolsjoined into a substantial whole.

The University’s exceptional natural advan-tages of campus and location provide anotherdistinctive characteristic: that of uncommonattractiveness. The campus consists of some 50major buildings of a splendid CollegiateGothic architectural style, set on 350 acres oflawns, lake and woodlands. The University issituated in a state whose leading colleges anduniversities enjoy an especially positive image.The City of Richmond, though located in thedensely populated eastern corridor and nearthe nation’s capital, is not overwhelmed by theproblems of congestion and modern urbanlife. The city and region offer countless cul-tural and educational resources that enhancethe University’s special character.


The University’s educational program usesthese advantages. It aims to be a model ofcoherence, both in relating various approachesto knowledge in a fragmented intellectualworld and in connecting knowledge with eth-ical sensitivity and civic responsibility.Through curricular emphases, student involve-ment in volunteer service, the honor tradition,athletics, the work of the chaplaincy and spe-cial academic programs, the University ofRichmond is an institution able to make a gen-uine human difference through the educa-tional program that it offers.

ACCREDITATIONThe University of Richmond is accredited bythe Commission on Colleges of the SouthernAssociation of Colleges and Schools (1866

Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097; tele-phone 404-679-4501) to award the associate,baccalaureate, master and juris doctor degrees.

The University also is certified by the Vir-ginia State Board of Education to offer teacherlicensure programs. Various departments anddivisions have more specialized accreditation.Included in this category are the music pro-gram, accredited by the National Association ofSchools of Music; and the chemistry program,accredited by the American Chemical Society.In addition, The E. Claiborne Robins School ofBusiness is accredited by The Association toAdvance Collegiate Schools of Business(AASCB International) at the undergraduateand graduate levels, and The T.C. WilliamsSchool of Law is accredited by the AmericanBar Association.

RESOURCES AND SERVICES

BOOKSTORE The University Bookstore carries textbooks forall courses scheduled for a given term at theUniversity. A comprehensive selection of refer-ence books and general reading materials isalso available. The store offers academicallypriced software, computer and office supplies,greeting cards, gifts, clothing, and health andbeauty aids. Services include UPS shipping,faxing and photo developing. The Web site iswww.urspidershop.com.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER The Career Development Center (CDC), locatedon the ground level of Richmond Hall, providescomprehensive career services for undergrad-uate and graduate students. The CDC exists tohelp students identify and achieve their careergoals, and is committed to providing resourcesand services to students and alumni, based onthe fundamental belief that career decision-making is a life-long process, integral to theUniversity’s educational objectives.

Staff members provide individualizedcareer counseling and help students developsystematic approaches to job or graduate

school searches. Programs, which often featurealumni and area employers, are presentedthroughout the year on job search strategies,connections between careers and majors,internships, transitions from student to worklife and other relevant topics.

The Career Development Center houses alibrary that contains a variety of print andmultimedia materials. The library also hascomputer stations with FOCUS II (a careerguidance program), graduate school admis-sions test preparation software and Internetaccess. The Internet enhances the CDC’sability to communicate with and provide serv-ices to students. Over the Web, students canaccess complete graduate and professionalschool catalogs, full-time job vacancies, andmore than 20,000 internship listings on theaward-winning Internship Exchange and itscompanion Intern Center. Résumé Expert Sys-tems Web software allows students to sign up for on-campus recruiting events, and to register their résumé and job targets onlinefor referrals to employers and internship sponsors. Students should visit the CDC on the Web to view all available resources and acalendar of upcoming events.

RESOURCES AND SERVICES • 9

INFORMATION SERVICES — LIBRARYAND COMPUTING RESOURCESLibrary Resources The University’s libraries are the center ofintellectual activities outside the classroom.Boatwright Memorial Library, facing West-hampton Lake, is the main library. It is hometo the Business Information Center, the MediaResource Center and the Science InformationCenter. The Parsons Music Library is in theModlin Center for the Arts. The Law Library in the University of Richmond School of Law serves the special needs of law studentsand faculty.

The libraries’ collections have been devel-oped to meet the needs of students and fac-ulty. Those collections consist of more than450,000 volumes, more than 11,000 journal sub-scriptions, more than 200 online databasesand a wealth of resources in media such aselectronic books, sheet music, DVD, audio CD,microfilm and audio books. Since 1900, theUniversity of Richmond has enjoyed status asa depository for U.S. government publications.Boatwright Memorial Library holds more than500,000 government documents in print andmicroform and provides electronic access tothousands more. The Galvin Rare Book roomcontains nearly 25,000 rare books, first edi-tions, maps, photographs and manuscripts. Theonline catalog (http://library.richmond.edu/)provides access to the collections through theInternet.

The libraries offer group and individualinstruction in using these resources effectively.Group instruction is offered in the BoatwrightComputer Classroom and other locations. In2003 the faculty instituted a library researchgraduation requirement. First-year studentsmeet this requirement by participating in two75-minute hands-on workshops, one eachsemester. These workshops introduce studentsto basic research tools and techniques.

Boatwright Memorial Library offers a mixof study space suitable for individuals workingquietly or for group work, AV viewing/lis-tening carrels and rooms, and 99 computerworkstations. Laptop computers are loaned forin-building use; these connect to the Univer-sity’s wireless network.

The libraries participate in local and stateconsortia as well as national networks toobtain access to databases and to borrowitems not held in the University’s collections.

A separate wing of Boatwright MemorialLibrary houses the Virginia Baptist HistoricalSociety, a memorial to the Virginia Baptistswho struggled to secure religious liberty inAmerica. The library holds thousands ofbooks, church records, manuscripts and per-sonal papers related to Virginia Baptist historyand heritage. The society also manages theUniversity’s archives, a large collection ofbooks, photos and memorabilia related to theUniversity’s rich history.

The libraries are open to the entire campuscommunity.

COMPUTING FACILITIESThe University of Richmond is committed topreparing students to work in technology- andinformation-centered environments. Towardsthat end the University provides computers,software and specialized equipment for stu-dent use in labs, public areas, classrooms andsome residence hall lounges. There are over600 personal computers available to studentsin general purpose and discipline-specificcomputing spaces across the campus. In addi-tion, the University maintains a robust campusnetwork with a growing number of wirelessaccess points. Residence halls are wired toensure that each student has his or her ownnetwork port with access to the Internet. TheUniversity’s ongoing investment in a high-quality, state-of-the-art campus technologyinfrastructure ensures that every student hasample access to the information resources,communication networks and learning toolsthat are critical for success in today’s world.

The ground floor of Jepson Hall housesmany computing services. This includes theUniversity Help Desk, a resource that providesassistance with computing related issues forthe entire campus. The facilities in Jepson Hallinclude two general purpose computer labswith a total of 50 PC and Mac workstations;five PC classrooms equipped with full multi-media capabilities; and two computer class-rooms designated for use by Math & Computer


Science running Linux, Unix and other plat-forms. When classes are not in session, theJepson Hall computer-equipped classroomsare open for student use.

The Technology Learning Center is locatedon the third floor of Boatwright MemorialLibrary. It is devoted to servicing the multi-media needs of students, faculty and staff. Thisarea includes PC and Mac workstationsequipped with high-end web development,multimedia, animation, 3-D modeling andaudio-video recording and editing software.Scanners, high-quality printers, large-formatplotters, digitizers and digital video and stillcameras are available. The space also containsa photography studio and a small recordingstudio. Most importantly, these areas are pro-fessionally staffed, so students not only haveaccess to the hardware and software, but alsoto experts who can help them use these spe-cialized tools effectively.

Many departments on campus have com-puter labs dedicated to meeting the learningand research needs of their students. Theseinclude Art and Art History, the BusinessSchool, Chemistry, Classical Studies, Education,the Law School, Modern Languages and Litera-tures, Music, Physics, Psychology, the LeadershipStudies School and Theatre and Dance. Publiccomputer labs also are located in the GottwaldScience Center and the library. BoatwrightMemorial Library has a large number of work-stations, as well as laptops available for check-out for use within the building.

Weinstein Hall, the recently completedsocial sciences building, and Gottwald ScienceCenter, currently under construction, providestrong testament to the commitment of theUniversity to enable the use of technology inthe classroom and beyond. Both buildings havewireless network coverage throughout; everyclassroom is multimedia-equipped; laptops areavailable for check-out; and areas for group col-laboration have been designed throughout thebuildings. Information Services is constantlyworking to make the integration of technologyinto the teaching and research environment astransparent to the user as possible.

CHAPLAINCYReligious activities center in the Office of theChaplaincy, which is easily accessible in the E.Carlton Wilton Center for Interfaith CampusMinistries. The University is interested in thespiritual needs and growth of all of its studentsregardless of faith or belief. This is appropriatebecause the religious groups represented inthe student body are many and diverse.

There are numerous denominationalorganizations for students of various faithsincluding Jewish, Christian, Muslim, UnitarianUniversalist and Hindu. Religious activities anddinners are open to all to promote interfaithunderstanding. Each Sunday morning, there isan interdenominational Christian worshipservice in Cannon Memorial Chapel. RomanCatholic liturgy is held on Sunday evening,and a Sabbath evening service is held onFriday. The City of Richmond has well over300 places of worship, each of which wel-comes students to participate.

The Chaplaincy offers help, through indi-vidual counseling or group workshops, to stu-dents facing personal problems or criticaldecisions, or who have spiritual needs.

COUNSELING AND PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES The University maintains an office for Coun-seling and Psychological Services (CAPS) inaddition to the academic advising and reli-gious counseling services described above.The office is staffed by counseling and clinicalpsychologists who are prepared to help stu-dents meet academic, personal or emotionalchallenges while they are enrolled at the Uni-versity. The services correspond to students’needs and include short-term counseling andpsychotherapy, assessment, crisis intervention,psychoeducational presentations, individualconsultations and referral services. Confiden-tiality is maintained with all services guidedby the standards of the American Psycholog-ical Association and the licensing laws of theCommonwealth of Virginia.

RESOURCES AND SERVICES • 11

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS The University seeks to comply with all appli-cable federal, state and local laws regardingthe rights of individuals with disabilities. Tofacilitate such compliance, the vice presidentfor student development serves as the Univer-sity’s disability coordinator. The Universitydoes not discriminate on the basis of dis-ability in admission. Therefore, applicants arenot required to provide information abouttheir physical condition or disability statusprior to admission. Individuals with disabilitiesare invited to contact the disability coordi-nator regarding any accommodations they mayrequire in visiting the campus or upon matric-ulation. The University provides reasonableadjustments or accommodations in its aca-demic programs as necessary for equal oppor-tunity and participation for qualified studentswith disabilities.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AND STUDY ABROAD The Office of International Education, located inthe administrative wing of Boatwright Library,serves all undergraduate and graduate students,in arts and sciences, business, leadership studiesand law. It offers advising on study abroadopportunities and procedures, and a widevariety of services for international studentsincluding orientation, visa, work, health insur-ance, taxes and cultural and social activities.

Graduate students who wish to exploreopportunities for study abroad as part of theirdegree program should contact the Office ofInternational Education. The University nowhas exchange agreements with universities inArgentina, Australia, Austria, China, Denmark,England, France, Germany, Ghana, Ireland,Italy, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand,Poland, Scotland, Spain and Sweden. Newexchange agreements are added each year.

MULTICULTURAL AFFAIRS Working closely with the Office of Admission,the Office of Multicultural Affairs is the focusof the University’s efforts to increase andmaintain a diverse student population. Theoffice develops and implements programs of

specific interest to students of diverse ethnicbackgrounds and assists them in becomingacclimated to the University’s environment.

RECREATIONThe Campus Recreation Department is dedi-cated to the concept of providing qualityrecreational opportunities for the campuscommunity. To meet the diverse needs andinterests of these members, a comprehensiveand innovative program has been developed.The program is composed of seven compo-nents: aerobics and fitness, informal recre-ation, intramurals, outdoor adventure, specialevents, sport clubs and wellness. The SpiderSports Center, the hub of the Campus Recre-ation program, is located in the lower level ofthe Robins Center. The facility includes morethan 9,000 square feet of recreational space foraerobics and conditioning. The recreationalequipment available includes Nautilus, Stair-masters, Lifecycles, Ergometers, treadmills, freeweights and more.

STUDENT HEALTH CENTERThe Student Health Center offers a comprehen-sive program in health education and healthmaintenance, as well as treatment for illnessand injury. The Health Center staff includesboard-certified family practice physicians andregistered nurses. Services include acute carefor illness and injury, general medical care,gynecology, allergy shots and immunizations.

Students living on campus are eligible forthe services provided by the Student HealthCenter because the cost of these services isincluded in the housing fee. Student HealthCenter privileges are available to off-campusstudents for a per-semester fee. Costs of pre-scription drugs, some laboratory tests, hospitalemergency room treatment, hospitalization, X-rays and referral off campus for consultationwith medical specialists are not covered byany student fees. These costs will be billedseparately by the provider.

Hours of operation (subject to change) are8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday,and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday andSunday. Registered nurses are on duty at alltimes. The doctors maintain regular office hours


Monday through Friday. If a physician’s serv-ices are required after hours, an off-campusreferral to a private facility will be made. Thetelephone number is (804) 289-8064, and thefax number is (804) 287-6466.

Upon arrival at the Student Health Center,each patient may initially be evaluated by anurse who will advise the proper treatment forthe patient’s medical complaint. If the evalua-tion indicates a need, an appointment with thedoctor will be made. Appointments are madeonly after evaluation by the nurse except forannual gynecological examinations, doctor-requested follow-up visits, allergy shots, immu-nizations (influenza, tetanus, MMR, Hepatitis B,Hepatitis A), and PPD (tuberculosis) tests.

Allergy shots are given by appointment onweekdays during specified hours. Detailedinstructions from the referring physician mustaccompany the allergy serum. This servicerequires a fee, which is payable at the time ofthe visit.

A fee for immunizations is payable at thetime of the injection and is based on the cost ofthe serum. This also applies to PPD skin tests.

Legal and ethical standards pertaining toconfidentiality and health matters are observedby the Student Health Center staff.

FOOD SERVICEThe main food center at the University ofRichmond is the spacious E. Bruce HeilmanDining Center. This well-equipped building islocated on a particularly attractive site over-looking Westhampton Lake. The main diningarea accommodates 2,200 students; a lowerlevel is used as a catering area for Universityfunctions and the University Club. TheHeilman Dining Center is open seven days aweek during the academic year. Each mealfeatures a wide variety of selections, includingboth hot and cold entrees.

Standard service hours are:Monday–FridayBreakfast: 7:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.*Lunch: 11:00 a.m.–2:45 p.m.Dinner: 4:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m.*Limited service from 2:00 p.m.–2:45 p.m.Saturday and SundayBrunch: 10:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m.Dinner: 4:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m.

The Tyler Haynes Commons houses Tyler’sGrill, a fast food facility that serves primarily hotand cold sandwiches, snack items, soft drinksand desserts. The hours of operation are:

Monday–Friday: 7:30 a.m.–8:00 p.m.Saturday: ClosedSunday: 4:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m

Also located in the Tyler Haynes Commonsis The Cellar, a late night gathering space thatserves entrees, desserts, hors d’oeuvres andassorted beverages, including beer and wine.The Cellar plays a wide selection of musicthrough a state-of-the-art sound system, andalso offers live music one or two nights aweek. Students may use their One-Card, cash,checks, MasterCard or Visa at The Cellar.

Hours of operation are:Thursday: 5:00 p.m.–midnightFriday–Saturday: 7:00 p.m.–2:00 a.m.Sunday: 7:00 p.m.–midnight

Off-Campus Students may select from avariety of meal plans if they choose (refer toDining Services Web page for specific infor-mation). Please note that only meal plan par-ticipants can use their One-Card at Tyler’s Grillor the Heilman Dining Center. Meals under allmeal plans are served during the days andtimes stated in the calendar for the School ofArts and Sciences.

All University students may sign up for theUniversity’s Spider account, a declining bal-ance program that allows students to accesspreviously deposited funds via their UniversityOne-Card. The Spider account allows studentsthe ability to make purchases without carryingcash and can be used by all students in EdibleBites, the Bookstore, Whitehurst, the StudentHealth Center, The Cellar, laundry facilities,most vending machines and pinball and videogames. Students on a meal plan also maymake purchases with their One-Card at Tyler’sGrill and the Heilman Dining Center. Studentswill be mailed information each semester forOne-Card sign-up. A minimum initial depositis required. Complete information on the One-Card is available in the University brochure.

Please refer to the Dining Services Webpage for more specific information on hours,dates of operation, menus, service policies, boxmeals, nutrition counseling and other specialtyservices. The ID/Meal Card is nontransferable.

ETHICS AND CONDUCT • 13

POLICIESThe University of Richmond is governed bypolicy statements that guide individual mem-bers in their actions toward each other andtoward the larger community. These policystatements support the University’s educa-tional mission while seeking to assure thatboth individual and majority rights are appro-priately observed and maintained.

UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC HONOR STATUTEAll schools within the University of Richmondoperate under an Academic Code of Ethics;copies are available in the appropriate dean’soffice. Breaches of the code include cheating,plagiarism, violation of a signed pledge, lying,academic theft, and in general, breaking one’sword of honor in any circumstance. Anyperson who violates these standards shall be

subject to disciplinary action ranging fromreprimand up to and including expulsion fromthe University. Determination of guilt or inno-cence and imposition of penalties, when nec-essary, will be effected according to estab-lished procedures, with procedural fairnessobserved, and with appropriate appeal proce-dures available.

STANDARDS OF CONDUCTThe University of Richmond considers cultiva-tion of self-discipline and resolution of issuesthrough processes of reason to be of primaryimportance in the educational process andessential to the development of responsiblecitizens. All members of the University com-munity have a responsibility for complyingwith local, state and federal laws, and with allpublished University policies and regulations.In a community of learning, individual orgroup conduct that is unlawful, that disrupts

STUDENT IDENTIFICATION NUMBER In an effort to better protect the privacy of eachmember of the University of Richmond com-munity, the University will no longer use socialsecurity numbers as the primary identificationfor University records. Effective summer 2004,the University will use randomly generated IDnumbers for each student, employee, facultymember and alumnus.

A student will be assigned a University ofRichmond ID number as the primary identifi-cation for University records when he/sheenters the University. This eight-digit numberwill be printed on each student’s One-Card(unless the student requests it not be printed).This UR ID number will also be used in con-junction with a confidential PIN for students toregister for classes and access their academicrecords through the Web using the Universityof Richmond’s Student Information System(BannerWeb).

A social security number will still berequired to be on file with the University tofulfill IRS and Federal reporting requirements.

IDENTIFICATION CARDGraduate students should apply to One-CardServices in Tyler Haynes Commons to receivean identification card with their picture on it.

Identification cards are necessary to enjoyUniversity services such as cashing checks,checking out books from libraries and usingathletic facilities. They are not transferable.

PARKINGAll students must obtain a parking permitfrom the campus police office. A nominal feeis charged.

HOUSINGThe University does not provide on-campushousing for graduate students.

ETHICS AND CONDUCT


or interferes with the educational processes,that causes destruction of property, or other-wise infringes upon the rights of others or ofthe University itself, cannot be tolerated.

The trustees of the University of Richmondhave authorized a Policy Statement on Stan-dards of Conduct, Penalties and DisciplinaryProcedures to guide the conduct of studentsand their guests. This statement sets forththose standards of conduct which the Univer-sity of Richmond deems essential for fulfillingits educational mission. Any person who vio-lates the standards of conduct and regulationsof the University of Richmond shall be subjectto disciplinary action and, if necessary, legalaction. Disciplinary action may range fromreprimand/disciplinary warning up to andincluding dismissal or expulsion from the Uni-versity. Penalties will be imposed after properdetermination has been made in accordancewith established disciplinary procedures ofthe University, with fair procedures observedand with appropriate appeal procedures avail-able, as outlined in the policy statement andany approved revisions thereof.

A copy of this policy statement and/or anyofficially approved revisions is readily availableto each student who matriculates. All membersof the University community should famil-iarize themselves with this policy statementand revisions, and with any other official pub-lications, handbooks or announcements issuedfrom time to time by the University of Rich-mond or by individual colleges and schools ofthe University.

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND OTHER DRUGS The legal age for the consumption and posses-sion of alcohol is 21 in the Commonwealth ofVirginia; the law governs all sites within theCommonwealth and all persons includingtemporary visitors from other places. The Uni-versity supports the laws of the Common-wealth, and has policies to educate and regu-late its campus constituencies regarding theconsumption of alcohol. Similarly, there are

statutes as well as University policies pro-hibiting the possession, distribution, sale oruse of illegal drugs or narcotics, includingmarijuana and hallucinogens. Moreover, eachperson is responsible for his or her destruc-tive, obstructive or otherwise inappropriatebehavior whether under the influence of anysubstance or not. Persons in violation of thelaw are subject to prosecution by law enforce-ment agencies as well as disciplinary proceed-ings by the University.

Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Secu-rity and Campus Crime Statistics Act

The security of all members of the campuscommunity is of vital concern to the Universityof Richmond. Information regarding crime pre-vention advice, the law enforcement authorityof the University Police, policies concerningthe reporting of any crimes that may occur onthe campus, and crime statistics for the mostrecent three-year period may be requestedfrom the University of Richmond PoliceDepartment, Special Programs Building, 31 URDrive, University of Richmond, VA 23173, oraccessed on the University’s Web site athttp://oncampus.richmond.edu/administra-tion/police/ccra/. A paper copy of the securityreport will be provided upon request and maybe obtained at the University Police Depart-ment, located in the Special Programs Building.

MOTORIZED VEHICLES Each automobile, motorcycle, motorbike orother such motorized vehicle operated on thecampus must be promptly registered with theUniversity, and the campus automobile permitfee paid. Individuals operating vehicles mustabide by the regulations governing registra-tion, use and parking. The University PoliceDepartment administers the registration andmonitors compliance. Inquiries should bedirected to that office.

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The Robins School of Business is among a selectgroup of business schools that are fully accred-ited by The Association to Advance CollegiateSchools of Business (AACSB International). TheUniversity of Richmond also is accredited by theCommission on Colleges of the Southern Asso-ciation of Colleges and Schools.

The Robins School of Business offers theMaster of Business Administration (MBA)degree through two programs:

– The Master of Business Administration program

– The Juris Doctor/Master of Business Admin-istration program (offered jointly with theUniversity of Richmond School of Law)

These programs are administered by thefaculty of the Robins School of Business.There are 45 full-time School of Business fac-ulty members, over 94 percent of whom pos-sess terminal degrees.

MISSION STATEMENTThe mission of the Robins School of Businessis to provide business education that meetsthe highest national standards and addresseslocal needs. The three major components ofour mission are:

Teaching: preparing students for thepresent and future challenges of a complex,dynamic, global business world

Intellectual Contributions: creatingand synthesizing knowledge to keep currentin business disciplines through research andprofessional development

Service: providing resources and services tothe University and to the business community

Guided by these objectives, the MBA pro-gram provides a vital learning and growthexperience for students.

In order to teach in the MBA programs, fac-ulty members are required to hold a terminaldegree, such as the Ph.D., D.B.A. or, in certaincases, the J.D. or a master’s degree with pro-fessional certification, such as the C.P.A., and todemonstrate a record of scholarly productivityin their area of competency. The director ofthe program and the chair of the departmentmust approve each faculty member teaching acourse in the department’s area.

The Robins School is advised by the Exec-utive Advisory Council, which is composed ofbusiness executives occupying policy-levelpositions in their organizations. The corpora-tions represented in the Executive AdvisoryCouncil are a cross-section of firms located incentral Virginia. Through the merger ofthought among business academicians andbusiness practitioners, the MBA programs aredynamic, challenging and practical.

The MBA programs are held in the Schoolof Business building. The original buildingwas completed in 1961. A major addition to thebuilding was completed in the spring of 1984.A thorough interior renovation with technolog-ically enhanced and restructured classroomswas completed in August 1999.

ROBINS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS


MBA PROGRAM

Graduate study in Business Administration atthe University of Richmond is designed for pro-fessionals who hold an undergraduate degree.The MBA degree program is a decision-basedcourse of study that provides students with theability to advance to higher levels of manage-ment in all types of organizations.

The objectives of the MBA program are:

– To prepare students for career growth asthey move through different organizationsand industries

– To provide students with the knowledge andtools to deal with contemporary businesschallenges

– To provide an educational environment thatallows students to interact with peers whowork in a broad range of companies andindustries

– To provide a classroom experience thatencourages analysis, decision-making andwritten and verbal communication

Key characteristics of the MBA programs inthe Robins School of Business:

– The School of Business is among a selectgroup of business schools that are fullyaccredited by The Association to AdvanceCollegiate Schools of Business (AACSBInternational.) The University of Richmondalso is accredited by the Commission onColleges of the Southern Association of Col-leges and Schools.

– Outstanding facilities and teaching environment

– Class sizes of 15 to 25 students ensure a per-sonal class environment

– Convenient location on the western out-skirts of Richmond, with ease of parkingclose to the Business School

– A wealth of data in our Business Informa-tion Center

– An MBA faculty dedicated to qualityteaching and to providing a real-world ori-entation to meet today’s business challenges

– A university that is currently ranked numberone in the Southern Region by U.S. News &World Report and that is also among themost heavily endowed universities in theUnited States

– A student-centered approach to learning

MBA PROGRAM OPTIONSOption I: The MBA ProgramThe MBA program is designed to meet theneeds of people holding responsible positionswith Richmond area business organizations andinstitutions, and who wish to continue theireducation on a part-time basis (a student isconsidered part time if enrolled for fewer thannine semester hours of credit in a semester)Accordingly, all classes meet in the evening.Although designed as a part-time program, afew full-time students are admitted each year.

Currently, six graduate assistantships areavailable for students seeking their MBAdegree on a full-time basis.

Option II: The JD/MBA ProgramThe JD/MBA program is offered through areciprocal arrangement with the University ofRichmond School of Law. A student maypursue a dual-degree program designed toprovide its graduates with two degrees, the JDand the MBA, attesting to competency in boththe law and in business administration. Becausecertain credits may count in both degree pro-grams, the student pursuing this option maycomplete the JD and MBA degrees in less timethan would be necessary to complete the twodegrees independently.

MBA CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTSThe MBA degree program is divided into sixparts: pre-course preparation, an OpeningResidency, 11 core courses, an internationalexperience, four elective courses and a Cap-stone Project. Each course carries threesemester hours of credit. The pre-course

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preparation provides students a basic back-ground in business disciplines. The OpeningResidency is designed to develop esprit decorps among students, to provide concretetake-away knowledge, and to introduce stu-dents to the goals, expectations and methodsused throughout the program. The eleven corecourses emphasize advanced analysis anddecision-making in business. The internationalexperience provides an intensive learningopportunity that enhances students’ under-standing of the complexities of conductingbusiness in a foreign land. The electivecourses further students’ skills and knowledgein areas of personal interest. The CapstoneProject gives students a chance to incorporatethe knowledge gained in previous courses bysolving a specific business problem.

In order to earn the MBA degree, all stu-dents must complete the Opening Residency,11 core courses, the international experience,four elective courses, and the Capstone Pro-ject. The only course transfer credits that willbe considered will be equivalent graduatebusiness courses completed at an AACSB-accredited school. A maximum of four courses(12 credits) may be transferred into the pro-gram (see Academic Procedures section forspecifics on transfer credits.)

Pre-Course InstructionPrior to beginning the program, all studentsshould obtain pre-MBA interactive programsfor self-study. The MBA Office will specifywhich self-study program will be used. Theprogram should be completed prior to theOpening Residency and instructors willassume that students have mastered thesematerials.

MBA 500––Opening ResidencyThe Opening Residency is designed to setappropriate expectations about effort, quality,performance and cooperation. It is held overtwo weekends. The first weekend (Friday, Sat-urday and Sunday) is at a residential off-sitelocation. The second weekend (Saturday andSunday) is held in the Robins School and isnot residential. The Opening Residency isorganized around a “live case” and culminatesin a case competition on the last day. This is a

Pass/Fail course and attendance is required atall residency activities.

Core CoursesThe satisfactory completion of 11 core courses(33 semester hours) is required. These coursesform a common body of knowledge of busi-ness administration. Students must completeMBA 501 Financial Accounting, MBA 504 Statis-tical Analysis for Business and MBA 506 Eco-nomics for Managers within the first year aftermatriculation. The core courses are:MBA 501 Financial AccountingMBA 504 Statistical Analysis for BusinessMBA 506 Economics for ManagersMBA 508 Social, Ethical and Legal Issues

in BusinessMBA 510 Financial ManagementMBA 520 Marketing ManagementMBA 530 Organizational BehaviorMBA 540 Operations ManagementMBA 550 Managing Information and

Technology in OrganizationsMBA 580 Strategic Management

International ResidencyMBA 570 Global Environment of

Business/International Residency

The international residency offers an inten-sive, in-depth, project-based experience thatproduces an understanding of a country orregion and the unique problems that it faces.

ConcentrationsMBA students complete a concentration in oneof three areas: Finance, General Managementor Strategic Leadership. In order to obtain cer-tification in one of these areas it is necessaryto complete 12 credit hours in that area.

Finance

The Finance concentration is designed to givestudents an understanding of the theory andpractice of financial decision-making. The cur-riculum covers concepts in investment theoryand portfolio management, financial instru-ments and global financial issues. It will allowstudents to combine the broad MBA educationwith specific skills necessary to be a suc-cessful financial analyst or manager. Studentswill specialize in controlling the resourceinvestments required to support an enter-


prise's operating activities, planning and nego-tiating appropriate financing arrangements tosupport these investment requirements, andmanaging the risks inherent in an enterprise'sinvestment and financing activities. The con-centration is designed for those seekingadvancement or employment in banks, bro-kerage firms, investment banks or other insti-tutions that make financial decisions.

(All courses have the core course MBA 510Financial Management as a prerequisite.)MBA 512 InvestmentsMBA 513 Portfolio Management and AnalysisMBA 514 Global Financial ManagementMBA 516 Corporate GovernanceMBA 518 Technical AnalysisMBA 519 Selected Topics – Finance

Strategic Leadership

The concentration in Strategic Leadership isdesigned to prepare students for leadershiproles in tomorrow’s organizations. Courseswithin the concentration have two primary foci:(1) helping students develop individual inter-personal skills that will enhance their likelihoodof success as executives and (2) providing stu-dents a more global organizational perspectiveso that they might understand how to strategi-cally lead an organization in a dynamic market-place. Featured content includes change man-agement, negotiations, entrepreneurship andissues in groups and teams.

(All courses have the core course MBA 530Organizational Behavior as a prerequisite.)MBA 531 LeadershipMBA 532 Mergers & AcquisitionsMBA 534 NegotiationsMBA 536 New Venture Planning

and FinancingMBA 538 Strategic Crisis ManagementMBA 539 Selected Topics – Management

Systems

General Management

The concentration in General Management isdesigned to provide students with a broadoverview of the business disciplines. Followingthe approach of a traditional MBA, this concen-tration allows students to choose their fourelective courses from any of the businessschool’s departments including marketing,

accounting, finance, economics and manage-ment. By tying together elective offerings froma variety of subjects, the General Managementconcentration provides flexibility in the courseof study and expands the breadth of a stu-dent’s knowledge.

Capstone ProjectMBA 590 Capstone ProjectA project relating to a local company or organ-ization is developed by groups within theclass. This will be researched and analyzed bythe groups with a recommended solution pre-sented to senior management and instructors.The project is an integrative experience andincorporates the total learning experience ofthe program.

JD/MBA CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTSJD/MBA students normally substitute four LawSchool courses for the concentration coursesand MBA 508 Social, Ethical and Legal Issues inBusiness is waived from their degree require-ments. More details and suggested curriculaare available in the dean’s office of each school.

Students who are pursuing the combinedJD/MBA program and who complete the JDdegree before the MBA degree must satisfythe MBA degree requirements within one yearof completing the JD requirements. Further,the requirements for both degrees must becompleted within five years of the startingdate of the degree program, JD or MBA, inwhich the students first enrolled.

Changes in Catalog InformationCaution: The course offerings and require-ments of the University of Richmond areunder continual examination and revision.This catalog is not a contract; it merely pres-ents the offerings and requirements in effectat the time of publication and in no way guar-antees that the offerings and requirements willnot change. The University specificallyreserves the right to change requirements forany major, minor and/or program, and toimplement them during any particular years.

The student assumes full responsibility forcompliance with all academic requirements.Current course offerings may be obtainedfrom the appropriate school or department.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTSTo qualify for the Master of Business Adminis-tration degree, a candidate must complete thecurriculum satisfactorily, including the achieve-ment of at least a 3.00 grade point average onall applicable coursework; complete at least 42semester hours of applicable graduate-levelcoursework taken at the University of Rich-mond; and complete the curriculum require-ments within five years of starting the program,unless amended by the Graduate Council.

To graduate, a student must file a degreeapplication and participate in commencement.Degree applications must be filed in the Officeof the University Registrar by the secondFriday in September for the coming May orAugust commencement. Those enrolled onlyin the spring must file by the first Friday inFebruary. Students enrolled only in thesummer term culminating in their graduationmust file by the second Friday in June. Degreeapplications are available in the MBA officeand in the Registrar’s Office.

Degrees are awarded in person except bythe decision of the University not to do so. A

student who expects to graduate in the springcommencement may request absentia statusby explaining in writing the very unusual cir-cumstance which prevents participation in theceremony. This request must be received bythe University Registrar no later than eightworking days before the ceremony. The Regis-trar will notify the degree candidate of thestatus granted by the University. Unlessapproved as “absentia,” a candidate for grad-uation who does not participate in the com-mencement ceremony does not graduate. Sucha candidate may graduate at a later date byagain filing a degree application and by fol-lowing the appropriate commencement policy.

August degrees are conferred as of the datespecified in the University calendar anddiplomas are mailed to those qualified.Note: No degree is conferred if the student’sresponsibilities to the University are in anunsatisfactory condition. Such responsibilitiesinclude financial and administrative matterssuch as, but not limited to, delinquent pay-ments, parking fines or overdue library books.

ADMISSIONS

Applicants must meet the specified admissionrequirements to be eligible for admission to oneof the programs offered by the Robins School ofBusiness. However, meeting these requirementsdoes not ensure acceptance. Acceptance isdetermined by the Graduate Council of theRobins School of Business. Equal opportunityfor admission is assured to all applicants subjectto qualifications, space and class-size limitations.

Application for admission to the MBA Pro-gram or the JD/MBA program must be made onthe MBA application form. A $50 nonrefundablefee must be submitted with the application.

Applicants for the JD/MBA program arerequired to meet the admission standards ofboth the MBA program (as set forth in this bul-letin) and the University of Richmond Schoolof Law. Applications must be made separatelyto the MBA program and to the School of Law.A bulletin and application form for the Schoolof Law may be obtained from: Director of

Admissions, University of Richmond School ofLaw, University of Richmond, VA 23173.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTSTo be considered for admission to the MBAprogram, an applicant must:

– Hold a baccalaureate degree from an accred-ited college or university

– Have a grade point average (GPA) on all col-lege and university academic work attemptedthat meets current admission standards

– Have a score on the Graduate ManagementAdmission Test (GMAT) that meets currentadmission standards. The GMAT score mustbe no more than five years old at the timeof application. Information on the GMATmay be obtained from the EducationalTesting Service, Princeton, New Jersey 08541or at www.gmat.com.

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Note: Students whose native language isnot English, or whose collegiate level instruc-tion was not in English, also must earn a scoreof at least 600 on the paper-based or 250 onthe computer-based Test of English as a For-eign Language (TOEFL). Information about theTOEFL may be obtained from the EducationalTesting Service, Princeton, New Jersey 08541or at www.toefl.org.

Applicants for the MBA also are expectedto have had at least two years of relevant workexperience after completion of the baccalau-reate. The two-year work experience require-ment is waived for JD/MBA students, for thosewho hold another advanced degree, and forfull-time applicants with exceptional academicrecords. However, applicants who hold theBachelor of Science in Business Administrationdegree from the Robins School of Business arediscouraged from applying to the MBA pro-gram until they have had two years of workexperience beyond the baccalaureate.

Before an applicant will be considered foradmission, the following documents must beon file in the MBA Office:

1. A completed application form2. Official transcripts of all college and uni-

versity work attempted from each col-lege and university attended. An appli-cant whose prior experience in highereducation includes work taken at a non-

United States college or university maybe required to have the academic recordevaluated by an independent credentialsevaluation service. In addition, non-United States citizens are required tosubmit additional documents to meetImmigration and Naturalization Servicerequests. Such students should contactthe director at least six months prior tothe application deadline to determine ifa transcript evaluation will be requiredand/or what additional documents mustbe submitted.

3. Official GMAT score report4. Official TOEFL score report (when appli-

cable)5. Current résumé

Official documents verifying college anduniversity work and test scores must be sentfrom the institution or agency responsible forthe information directly to the MBA Office.

Students are admitted for the fall semester.All application materials must be in theMBA Office by May 1 in order to be con-sidered for admission for the upcomingfall semester.

The address for all application materials:DirectorThe MBA ProgramRobins School of BusinessUniversity of Richmond, VA 23173

ACADEMIC PROCEDURES

REGISTRATIONIn registering for courses, it is presumed thatstudents enrolled in advanced-level courseswill have the necessary academic background.

Students shall register each term accordingto the instructions published by the MBA Officeand the University Registrar. A calendar is pub-lished concurrently with pertinent dates.

Students are able to register for classesthrough BannerWeb, a secured Web site thatmay be accessed over the Internet through theregistrar’s homepage at http:/oncampus.rich-

mond.edu/academics/registrar/, or via the fol-lowing link: https://bannerweb.richmond.edu/.

Through BannerWeb, students can registerfor classes, drop classes, view their classschedules, view grades for a specific term andview their unofficial University of Richmondtranscript. Students are responsible for allactivity on their BannerWeb account includingPIN maintenance, registration and security. If astudent has questions or needs assistance withany aspect of BannerWeb, he or she shouldcontact the Office of the University Registrar at(804) 289-8639 or [email protected].

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Once registered, students may change theirregistration (drop/add) according to the pub-lished schedule. For a regular term, generallyadds and withdrawals without academic recordmay be made during the first two weeks ofclasses. After that time only withdrawals-with-record are possible. The grade to be recordedduring the withdrawal-with-record period isleft to the instructor’s discretion.

To initiate changes in registration, the stu-dent should contact the MBA Office promptly.

LIMITS OF WORKA part-time MBA student may enroll in eitherthree or six hours per semester. Part-time stu-dents should consider requirements of theiremployers when scheduling academic classes.

A full-time student carries from nine to 12semester hours in one semester. The maximumload for a graduate student is 12 semesterhours in one semester.

All full-time students are urged to bear inmind that graduate work requires much moretime and effort for reading, research andorganization of material than does undergrad-uate work. Every effort should be made tolimit outside work of every sort. If outsideemployment is an economic necessity for afull-time student, that student must consult thedirector concerning the advisability of limitinghis or her academic load.

CLASS ATTENDANCEEach student is expected to attend all meetingsof all classes, including lectures, seminars, labo-ratories and workshops, in which he or she isenrolled. The specific attendance policy in eachcourse, however, is determined by the instructorof the course, subject to the section on Univer-sity Holidays below. The specific attendancepolicy for each course will be announced to thestudents and distributed on the course syllabusat the beginning of each semester.

Faculty members will honor an officialnotification from the appropriate dean that astudent is to be excused from participation ina University-sponsored event, such as choralperformances off campus, intercollegiate ath-letic events or judicial hearings at which thestudent must be present.

A student generally will be held respon-sible for all work of a class or laboratorymissed during an absence. Acceptance of anyexcuse for an absence, other than thoseexcused by the appropriate dean in the pre-vious paragraph, and any provision for make-up, will be at the discretion of the instructorprovided it is consistent with the announcedpolicy for the course and with the Universityholiday schedule below. Missed classes, work,tests and/or excessive absences with orwithout good cause may result in a poorergrade, or failure, in the course.

Generally, absences that may be excused byfaculty members include accident or illness,death or serious illness of a family member,bona fide religious holiday observance, or par-ticipation in other University activities such asfield trips. Students should make arrangementswith their instructors as far in advance as pos-sible for the make-up of any missed work. Stu-dents experiencing difficulty in making rea-sonable arrangements for make-up work maysee their dean.

Students enrolled in Business Schoolcourses must attend at least 75 percent of theclass meetings, regardless of the reasonsfor absence, to be eligible to receive creditfor the course.

UNIVERSITY HOLIDAYSWith the increasing diversity of the Universitycommunity and the limited flexibility in set-ting the academic calendar, it is not possible toavoid some religious and secular holidays thatare very important to some members of ourfaculty, staff and student body. However, theUniversity is very sensitive to the special needsof those who need to observe such holidaysand will make accommodations for them tomake up the time missed if arrangements aremade in advance.

The University is officially closed on NewYear’s Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas. Inaddition, some schools are closed for classes onMemorial Day, July Fourth and Labor Daywhile others hold classes on those days. (Seethe appropriate academic calendar for specifics.)

Other holidays affecting University commu-nity members include Martin Luther King Day,


Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, the first two daysof Passover, Good Friday and Easter Sunday. Inconsideration of their significance for our stu-dents, students who observe these holidayswill be given an opportunity to make upmissed work in both laboratories and lecturecourses. If a test or examination is given onthe first class day after one of these holidays,it must not cover material introduced in classon that holiday. Faculty and staff should beaware that Jewish and Islamic holidays beginat sunset on the evening before the publisheddate of the holiday.

The University recognizes that there areother holidays, both religious and secular,which are of importance to some individualsand groups on campus. Such occasionsinclude, but are not limited to, Sukkoth, thelast two days of Passover, Shavuot, SheminiAtzerat and Simchat Torah, as well as theIslamic New Year, Ra’s al-sana, and the Islamicholidays Eid-al-Fitr and Eid-al-Adha.

Students who wish to observe anysuch holidays must inform theirinstructors within the first two weeks ofeach semester of their intent to observethe holiday even when the exact date ofthe holiday will not be known untillater, so that alternative arrangementsconvenient to both the student andinstructor can be made at the earliestopportunity. Students who make sucharrangements will not be required toattend classes or take examinations onthe designated days, and faculty mustprovide reasonable opportunities forsuch students to make up missed workand examinations. To facilitate this, fac-ulty will announce and distribute allanticipated test and examination dateson the course syllabus, distributed at thebeginning of each semester. Studentsshould be aware that faculty may needto adjust these dates as necessary.

CREDIT AND GRADESThe MBA program uses the semester hourcredit value and the four-point grading systemas applied to a normal A–F grading scale.

A semester hour is the value of one classhour of work a week through the semester.

Grade points are given to each semester houraccording to the following scale:

A+ 4.0 B+ 3.3 C+ 2.3 D+ 1.3

A 4.0 B 3.0 C 2.0 D 1.0

A- 3.7 B- 2.7 C- 1.7 D- 0.7

F 0.0 I 0.0 M 0.0 V 0.0

These letter grades may be accompaniedby a (+) or minus (-) to indicate a relativeposition within the grade category. The gradepoint average is determined by dividing thetotal number of grade points earned by thetotal number of academic hours attempted.Each of these totals is accumulated term byterm. Students may not choose to take a classPass/Fail in the MBA program. However, cer-tain classes (e.g., the Opening Residency) maybe offered on a Pass/Fail basis.

Special grades also are used as follows:V—failing due to excess absence; W—with-drawn passing; M—withdrawn failing; andX—grade unavailable. The V and M count as Fin the grade point average computation.

INCOMPLETE WORKTwo other letters are used in reports for MBAstudents. I and Y mean that course-work hasnot been completed by the end of the term.The I, which counts as a failing grade in thegrade point average, is given when the reasonsfor incomplete work are deemed unjustifiableby the instructor. The work is to be made upby the date the instructor specifies, but nolater than the mid-term point of the next reg-ular term. If the work is not made up duringthe grace period, the I will be converted to Funless the instructor has submitted to the reg-istrar a written request for delay until a speci-fied date, which has been approved by thedirector. The Y, which does not count as afailing grade, is given when the reasons forincomplete work are deemed justifiable by theinstructor. There is no deadline for completionof the work unless the instructor so specifies.In any case, it is the student’s responsibility tomake arrangements for and progress to thecompletion of an incomplete course. Part-timestudents carrying a grade of I or Y may notenroll for further coursework without the per-mission of the director.

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EVALUATIONInstructors establish grading criteria for theircourses and prepare and submit the finalcourse reports (using the grades defined underCredit and Grades) to the University Registrarfor recording. In the event of a question aboutthe accuracy of the recorded grade, a studentshould direct inquiries to the instructor and/orthe Office of the University Registrar.

It is recognized that each class and eachstudent in a class has unique characteristicsthat the instructor alone is in the best positionto evaluate; consequently, except in unusualcircumstances, formal appeals concerning theevaluation on which a grade is based are notappropriate.

If unusual circumstances appear to haveexisted which could have affected the evalua-tion, the student should first bring the matterto the attention of the instructor (if available).If that informal inquiry is impossible, or if itsresults are disputed, the student may nextbring the matter to the attention of the depart-ment chair and the instructor, jointly. In theevent of continued dispute, the student mayformally petition the dean of the student’sschool who, in consultation with departmentfaculty, may present the matter to the appro-priate academic council for a decision.

ACADEMIC PROGRESS AND SCHOLARSHIPA student is expected to make steady progresstoward completion of his or her program. Astudent who, over a period of 12 months, failsto complete an MBA course at the Universityof Richmond, unless completing elsewhere anapproved course for transfer, will be termi-nated from the program. Such a studentdesiring to return to the program must reapplyand be readmitted under the catalog standardsapplicable at the time of reapplication.

A student is expected to maintain an averageof no less than B (3.00) to remain in the MBAprogram. A student who earns less than B intwo or more courses (whether or not they arebeing taken for graduate credit) may be sus-pended from the MBA program. A studentwho earns three Cs, one C and one D, or one

F will automatically be dismissed from theprogram. A student who has been suspendedor dismissed may apply for readmission afterthe lapse of one academic year. Application forreadmission must be made in writing to:

Graduate Council c/o Director MBA Program Robins School of BusinessUniversity of Richmond, VA 23173

TRANSFER CREDITSIt is expected that all work for the MBA degreewill be completed at the University of Rich-mond. Under certain circumstances, a max-imum of 12 semester hours may be acceptedin transfer. All coursework transferred must becompleted at an institution accredited asdegree granting by a recognized regionalaccrediting body for higher education, as wellas an AACSB accredited graduate school at thetime the coursework is completed. Writtenapproval by the director must be obtainedin advance if a student desires to takework elsewhere for transfer credit. Uponcompletion of the approved work, credit will beallowed only if a grade of B or better is earned,and after an official transcript documenting thefact is received by the MBA Office directly fromthe institution giving the instruction.

ACADEMIC RECORDS AND TRANSCRIPTS Grades are available through BannerWeb. Stu-dents may also check grade changes, incom-plete make-ups and posting of transfer creditthroughout the year from any location. Gradesare deemed correct unless notification to thecontrary is received by the University Registrarwithin three (3) months after the close of theterm specified.

If students need an official copy of the aca-demic record, they can request a transcriptthrough the Office of the University Registrar.All courses taken at the University of Rich-mond become a part of the permanent aca-demic record.

Advice concerning progress toward thedegree may be obtained in the MBA Office.

University of Richmond procedures and Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-380)as amended, prohibit the unauthorized release of confidential information about individual students.However, directory information is not considered to be confidential and may be published or other-wise released. Directory information includes: name; addresses, including permanent, campus, local(off-campus), e-mail and campus computer network (IP) address; associated telephone numbers;date and place of birth; school or college; major and/or minor fields of study; degree sought;expected date of completion of degree requirements and graduation; degrees conferred; awards andhonors (e.g., dean's list); full- or part- time enrollment status; dates of attendance; previous institutionsattended; participation in officially recognized activities and sports; weight and height of membersof athletic teams; and photograph. A full list of information considered directory information is availableon the Office of the University Registrar’s Web page at http://oncampus.richmond.edu/academics/reg-istrar/policy/ferpapolicy.html or by contacting the Office of the University Registrar. Students may optto have their directory information withheld. To exercise this option, the appropriate form must beobtained from the Office of the University Registrar, completed and returned to that office. Once filed,this form remains in effect until withdrawn by the student in writing to the Office of the UniversityRegistrar. For further information, contact the Office of the University Registrar.

CONFIDENTIALITY/PRIVACY RIGHTS/RIGHT TO KNOW


RIGHTS WITH RESPECT TO EDUCATION RECORDSThe Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affordsstudents certain rights with respect to their education records.They are:

1. The right to inspect and review their records within 45 days ofthe date the University receives a request for access.

Students should submit to the University Registrar a writtenrequest that identifies the record(s) they wish to inspect. Theregistrar will make arrangements for access and notify thestudent of the time and place the records may be inspected.

2. The right to request the amendment of the student’s edu-cation records that the student believes are inaccurate ormisleading.

Students may ask the University of Richmond to amend arecord that they believe is inaccurate or misleading. Theyshould write the University Registrar, clearly identify thepart of the record they want changed, and specify why it isinaccurate or misleading.

If the University of Richmond decides not to amend therecord as requested by the student, the University willnotify the student of the decision and advise him or her ofthe right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment.Additional information regarding the hearing procedureswill be provided to the student when notified of the rightto a hearing.

3. The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiableinformation contained in the student’s education records, exceptto the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent.

One exception which permits disclosure without consent isdisclosure to school officials with legitimate education inter-ests. A school official is a person employed by the University

in an administrative, supervisory, academic or research, orsupport staff position (including law enforcement unit per-sonnel and health staff); a person or company with whomthe University has contracted (such as an attorney, auditoror collection agent); a person serving on the Board ofTrustees; or a student serving on an official committee,such as disciplinary or grievance committee, or assistinganother school official in performing his or her tasks.

A school official has a legitimate educational interest if theofficial needs to review an education record in order to ful-fill his or her professional responsibility.

4. The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department ofEducation concerning alleged failures by the University ofRichmond to comply with the requirements of FERPA. Thename and address of the office that administers FERPA are:Family Policy Compliance Office, U.S. Department of Educa-tion, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202-4605.

The University of Richmond’s complete FERPA Policy Statementis available as part of the Office of the University Registrar’sWeb page at http://oncampus.richmond.edu/academics/regis-trar/ or by contacting the Office of the University Registrar.

RIGHT TO KNOWIn accordance with the Student Right to Know and CampusSecurity Act, Public Law 101-542, as amended by the HigherEducation Technical Amendments of 1991, Public Law 102-26,the University of Richmond will make graduate rates availableto all current and incoming students, before enrolling ormaking any financial obligation to the University. Thesefigures can be found on the Office of the University Registrar’sWeb page at http://oncampus.richmond.edu/academics/registrar/policy/studntcon.html.

TUITIONFor 2004–05, the tuition for MBA studentstaking fewer than nine hours is $600 persemester hour; tuition for MBA students takingnine or more semester hours is $12,505 persemester. Late registrations are subject to a $60fee, and changes in registration made after thefirst week of class are subject to a $10 fee.

The University reserves the right to increasethe fees listed herein if conditions shouldmake such changes necessary or advisable.The changes will be announced as far inadvance as possible.

Note: Regardless of the University divisionin which a course is taken, the student paysthe tuition and fees of the school to which heor she has been admitted and which is con-sidered the school of record. Any special feeassociated with a particular course, such as alaboratory fee, is charged based on registrationin the course.

PAYMENTSInquiries concerning payment should bedirected to the Office of the Bursar, phone(804) 289-8147 or (866) 241-8893 (toll free) oremail at [email protected]. Payment infull is due by the end of the first week ofclasses each term, whether or not an invoicehas been received. Tuition payment optionsinclude:

1. Cash2. Check, payable to the University of Rich-

mond3. Mastercard/VISA/AMEX or Discover ––

call Phonecharge at (877) 237-9734(There is a convenience fee for usingthis service that is explained in detailduring the phone call.)

Payments may be mailed to the Bursar’sOffice, Box R, University of Richmond, VA 23173.

No credit is given for a term’s work nor adegree conferred until all charges have beensatisfactorily settled. Failure to make satisfac-tory financial arrangements can result in delayof graduation, denial of registration privileges,removal from classes, withholding of tran-scripts and/or referral to a collection agencyor attorney.

If the University deems it necessary toengage the services of a collection agency orattorney to collect or to settle any dispute inconnection with an unpaid balance on a stu-dent account, the student will be liable for allcollection agency and/or attorney’s fees, rea-sonable expenses and costs incurred. Accountsreferred to a collection agency are reported toa credit bureau(s).

REFUND OF TUITION AND FEESStudents are matriculated by semester. If a stu-dent withdraws from classes or is droppedfrom the University for whatever cause, arefund of fees for a fall or spring semester shallbe made in accordance with the University’srefund policy, based on the following schedule.This schedule is adapted for summer terms.

Students who withdraw from the Universityand who are receiving any financial assistancemay be required to return such assistance perPublic Law 668.22 and institutional policy. TheUniversity of Richmond complies with all fed-eral regulations governing recipients of federalTitle IV funds. Information regarding financialaid refund policies is available in the Office ofFinancial Aid.

FINANCIAL AFFAIRS

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Any special fee associated with a particular course is nonrefundable after the first day of class.

Refund of tuition and fees

Withdrawal on or before the first day of class 100% less depositsWithdrawal during the first week of classes 85% Withdrawal during the second week of classes 70%Withdrawal during the third week of classes 50%Withdrawal during the fourth week of classes 25%Withdrawal during the fifth week of classes 25%Withdrawal during the sixth week of classes 25%Withdrawal after the sixth week of classes None


APPEALS PROCESSThe University of Richmond has an appeals process for students and parents who believe indi-vidual circumstances warrant exceptions from published policy. All appeals must be in writingand directed to Annemarie Weitzel, Bursar, Box R, University of Richmond, VA 23173 [email protected].

FINANCIAL AID

The University of Richmond offers graduatestudents various forms of financial supportdrawing on state, federal, and institutionalresources. Financial aid is awarded withoutregard to race, color, religion, national origin,sex, disability or age. Applicants for financialaid must be enrolled or accepted for enrolll-ment on at least a half-time basis in a degreeor certificate program at the University.

Graduate assistantships are available in lim-ited number for full-time MBA students. Studentsinterested in applying for a graduate assistant-ship should contact the associate dean. Assistant-ships are not available for part-time students.

Students who are degree candidates andregistered for at least six credits a semestermay be eligible for student loans. The FreeApplication for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)and a loan application must be submitted tothe Financial Aid Office. In addition, to main-tain eligibility for consideration for financial

aid, students must be making satisfactory aca-demic progress toward their degree. Graduatestudents must maintain a cumulative GPA of atleast 3.0 and students must pass at least 67 per-cent of coursework attempted. The maximumtimeframe allowed for completion of a programis 150 percent of the program length (e.g., if theprogram requires 27 credit hours, the max-imum number of hours attempted to completethe program cannot exceed 40 credit hours).For more information, contact the FinancialAid Office (telephone: (804) 289-8438, e-mail:[email protected], web: www.oncampus.richmond.edu/financialaid) .

The Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant is avail-able to full-time degree-seeking MBA studentswho are bona fide Virginia residents. The grantis available for up to two academic years. Appli-cations are available in the MBA Office and inthe Financial Aid Office. The deadline is July 31.

RETURN OF FINANCIAL AID WHEN A STUDENT WITHDRAWSA student who withdraws during a semestermay be entitled to a refund of certain chargesas outlined in the Refund Policy (see FinancialAffairs section of this catalog). Withdrawal mayalso affect a student’s financial aid eligibility forthe semester as outlined in the federal Returnof Title IV Program Funds Policy and theReturn of Non-Title IV Program Funds Policy.

RETURN OF TITLE IV PROGRAM FUNDS POLICYThe 1998 amendments to the Higher EducationAct (HEA) of 1965 and subsequent regulationsissued by the Department of Education (43CFR 668.22) establish a policy for the return ofTitle IV grant and loan funds for a student whowithdraws. Title IV grant and loan fundsinclude the following programs: Federal DirectLoans, Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supple-mental Educational Opportunity Grant, FederalPerkins Loan, Federal Work-Study, FederalStafford Loans and Federal PLUS Loans.

The amount of Title IV funds the studentearns, up to the withdrawal date, is based on adaily proration determined by dividing the totalnumber of calendar days completed by thetotal number of calendar days in the semester(excluding breaks of five or more consecutivedays). This calculation must only be done up tothe 60 percent point in time for the semester.After the 60 percent point in time, the studentis considered to have earned all of the Title IVfunds awarded for that semester.

Unearned Title IV funds must be returnedto the Title IV programs. If the amount earnedis greater than the amount that has been dis-bursed, the difference is treated as a late dis-bursement to the student. Unearned funds, upto the amount of total institutional charges(tuition, room and board) multiplied by theunearned percentage of funds, are returned to

the Title IV programs by the University of Rich-mond. The student must return any portion ofunearned funds not returned by the school.Only 50 percent of unearned grants fundsmust be returned. Title IV loans funds thatmust be returned by the student are repaid perthe loan terms.

Unearned Title IV funds are returned to theTitle IV programs in the following order:Unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loans, SubsidizedFederal Stafford Loans, Unsubsidized DirectStafford Loans, Subsidized Direct Stafford Loans,Perkins Loans, Federal PLUS Loans, Direct PLUSLoans, Federal Pell Grants for which a return offunds is required, Federal Supplemental Educa-tional Opportunity Grants for which a return offunds is required, and LEAP funds for which areturn of funds is required.

RETURN OF NON-TITLE IV PROGRAMFUNDS POLICYNon-Title IV financial aid will be adjusted fora withdrawing student based upon the Univer-sity’s Refund Policy. Adjustments will be madethrough the sixth week of classes. The amountto be returned to the non-Title IV financial aidprogram is the same percentage that will berefunded to the student for tuition and roomcharges. After the sixth week the student isconsidered to have earned all of the non-TitleIV aid.

Non-Title IV financial aid funds arereturned in the following order: institutionalgrants/scholarships, non-federal loans, agencyscholarships.

Students who are receiving financial aidand who are planning to withdraw from theUniversity during a semester are stronglyencouraged to meet with a financial aidadviser to review the impact that their with-drawal will have on their institutional chargesand on their financial aid for the semester.

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CURRICULUM • 28

MBA 506 Economics for ManagersExamines the fundamentals of macroeconomics andinternational economics, including analysis of businesscycles and macroeconomic policy. Explores economicmethodologies to solve business-oriented problems,with a focus on the role that economic analysis plays in the decision process. Prerequisite: MBA 504.3 sem. hrs.

MBA 508 Social, Ethical and Legal Issues in BusinessEthical and legal approaches and their application tothe world of business are studied. Discussion centerson interaction between firms and their various stake-holders, including employees, customers and society.The role of business under the legal systems of coun-tries other than the United States is introduced to high-light important differences. Emphasis is placed oncourt decisions relating to business contracts, securedtransactions and business organizations. 3 sem. hrs.

MBA 510 Financial ManagementFinancial management techniques, policies and theoryare discussed via case studies and problem-scenarioanalysis. Policies and strategies for current and long-term assets, working capital, total capitalization andprofit distribution presented in the context of shareprice maximization. Multinational considerations,leasing, risk analysis, project evaluation and cost ofcapital are specifically addressed. Prerequisite: MBA501. 3 sem. hrs.

MBA 520 Marketing ManagementAn intensive study of the marketing process inadvanced market economies concerning the environ-ment within which marketing decisions are made.Areas of concentration: consumer wants; motivationand purchasing power, structure of distribution;product service market offerings; a global approach;and management of the firm’s marketing effort.Strategic decisions of the marketing mix variablesapplied to both service and manufacturing companiesof various sizes. Lectures and the case analysis methodare used to integrate the student’s marketing back-ground. 3 sem. hrs.

MBA 530 Organizational BehaviorAnalysis of work behavior from the viewpoint of bothbehavioral research and managerial practice. Under-standing of basic issues such as motivation, individualdifferences, leadership and managing change providesstudents with foundation needed for managing per-formance, quality and operations. 3 sem. hrs.

PRE-COURSE INSTRUCTION Prior to the beginning of the program all studentsshould obtain pre-MBA interactive programs for self-study. The MBA Office will specify the self-study pro-gram to be used. These will consist of CD-ROMs oronline instruction covering basic business disciplines.These must be completed prior to the Opening Resi-dency and instructors will assume that students havemastered these materials prior to matriculation.

MBA 500 OPENING RESIDENCYThe objectives of the Opening Residency are todevelop esprit de corps among all participants; to givethe participants concrete, take-away knowledge; and toset the appropriate expectations about effort, qualityand cooperation. To accomplish these goals we analyzea “live case” on a topic of relevant strategic importance.The residency ends with a case competition amongthe teams, judged by University faculty and selectedexecutives from industry on both content and presen-tation quality. As part of the residency, participants areintroduced to the goals, expectations and methods thatare used throughout the program, including caseanalysis methods and business research and analysisskills. 3 sem. hrs.

CORE COURSESThe student must complete MBA 501 FinancialAccounting, MBA 504 Statistical Analysis for Businessand MBA 506 Economics for Managers within the firstyear after matriculation. MBA 504 is a prerequisite forMBA 506.

MBA 501 Financial AccountingBasic concepts and procedures underlying corporatefinancial statements are developed. Tools for analyzingprofitability, liquidity, leverage, activity and risk areintroduced. The impact of the alternatives availablewithin generally accepted accounting principles onfinancial statements, especially in terms of manage-ment’s financial reporting strategy are explored.Mastery of pre-course instruction in accounting isassumed when this course begins. 3 sem. hrs.

MBA 504 Statistical Analysis for BusinessAddresses the theory, methodology and application ofstatistics to contemporary business problems. Topicsinclude descriptive statistics, probability theory, discreteand continuous distributions, one- and two-populationstatistical inference, analysis of variance, correlation,regression and selected other topics. 3 sem. hrs.

CURRICULUM


All courses carry 3 semester hours of credit.

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MBA 540 Operations ManagementThe systematic direction and control of the processthat transforms inputs into finished goods or services.It emphasizes the concepts and analytical methods thatare used in understanding the management of thefirm’s operations. 3 sem. hrs.

MBA 545 Strategic Resource ManagementThe design of management accounting systems thatsupport an organization’s strategic objectives is thefocus of this course. Topics also include the impact oflean production methods on cost management, targetcosting, managing capacity costs, environmental costs,activity-based management and theory of constraints.Prerequisite: MBA 540. 3 sem. hrs.

MBA 550 Managing Information and Technologyin OrganizationsIntroduction to the managerial challenges and oppor-tunities of implementing technology solutions andobtaining competitive advantage through informationvalue. Emphasis on technology as an enabler to sup-port business strategy, define business models andprovide for more efficient operations in the digital, net-work economy. In addition, information is recognizedas a major economic good deserving increased atten-tion in organizations. Cases will be used to exemplifyreal world examples while conceptual models andanalytical frameworks will be introduced as decision-making tools to address the issues faced by technologyand business leaders. 3 sem. hrs.

MBA 580 Strategic ManagementExamines strategic alternatives and choices to be madeby companies in light of opportunities and threatswithin the external environment. Also examines howcompanies should create core competencies toenhance the strategic choice and to create sustainablecompetitive advantage. Different levels of strategicmanagement are emphasized. Prerequisite: MBA 570.3 sem. hrs.

INTERNATIONAL COURSE/RESIDENCYMBA 570 Global Environment of Business/International ResidencyAn intensive, in-depth experience designed to enhanceunderstanding of a country or region and the uniqueproblems that it faces. The residency will consist ofdiscussions with local business people, academics,politicians and civil servants, coupled with visits toother local operations to enhance this understanding.In addition, there will be a project relating to a rele-vant company or institution to be completed by thevisiting groups. The project will be begun prior todeparture, developed during the residency, and com-pleted after the residency. Presentations of final projectreport are required. Prerequisites: MBA 506, 510 and520. 3 sem. hrs.

CONCENTRATIONSConcentrations are offered in three areas: Finance,General Management, and Strategic Leadership. Inorder to obtain certification in either Finance orStrategic Leadership, it is necessary to complete 12credit hours of elective courses in that area. To obtaincertification in General Management, the student maycomplete 12 credit hours from among any of the elec-tive courses.

Finance Concentration(All courses have the core course MBA 510 FinancialManagement as a prerequisite.)

MBA 512 InvestmentsCovers the structure, trading and valuation of financialinstruments in dynamic competitive markets. Bothmoney markets and capital markets are examined withan emphasis on longer-term investing. Uses a blend oftheoretical and practical approaches to investmentstrategies. Specific topics include market efficiency,yield and rate of return analysis, risk measurement,asset pricing theory, portfolio theory, valuation models,futures and derivative contracts. Prerequisite: MBA 510.3 sem. hrs.

MBA 513 Portfolio Management and AnalysisTechniques for analyzing and evaluating financial datafor security selection are explored. Security markets,investment theories, valuation techniques and appliedinvestment concepts are discussed. Emphasis is onpolitical theory, risk/return objectives and portfoliomonitoring. Global diversification and resultant effectsare treated within the context of constructing securityportfolios. Prerequisites: MBA 510 and 512. 3 sem. hrs.

MBA 514 Global Financial ManagementTools and concepts used to identify and analyze risksin dynamic international financial markets areaddressed. Designed in three modules. The firstmodule provides a foundation in currency valuation,currency markets, parity theories and balance of pay-ments phenomena. The second module examineshedging concepts and practices. Applications of for-ward, future, option and swap contracts are empha-sized. The last module focuses on different approachesto the management of transaction, translation andoperating exposures of a firm. Case studies areemployed as integrating exercises. Prerequisite: MBA510. 3 sem. hrs.

MBA 516 Corporate GovernanceWill examine recent corporate scandals and criticallyevaluate proposed reforms. Topics to be coveredinclude the Sarbanes Oxley Act, earnings management,responsibilities of the board, external auditors andfinancial analysts, role of institutional investors, moral


and ethical issues and executive compensation. Willmake use of extensive outside speakers, includingattorneys, analysts and high-level executives. Prerequi-site: MBA 510. 3 sem. hrs.

MBA 518 Technical AnalysisProvides an overview of the various analytic tech-niques utilized in the discipline by professional techni-cians. Emphasis will be placed on analytical and statis-tical methodologies used in measuring the primaryfactors governing the pricing of securities in the mar-ketplace. Interaction of technical analysis with funda-mental research also will be examined. Prerequisite:MBA 510. 3 sem. hrs.

MBA 519 Selected Topics in FinancePrerequisite: MBA 510. 3 sem. hrs.

Strategic Leadership Concentration(All courses have the core course MBA 530 Organiza-tional Behavior as a prerequisite.)

MBA 531 LeadershipDesigned to assist MBA students in making the transi-tion from theory to application in the science and artof leadership. Its focus is on what a leader does in thework environment. The emphasis is on leader/employeeinteractions and the behaviors required to be an effec-tive leader. Prerequisite: MBA 530. 3 sem. hrs.

MBA 532 Mergers and AcquisitionsExplores how mergers and acquisitions can achieve thestrategic growth objectives of a corporation. The issuesraised in merger and acquisition decisions areaddressed, specifically (1) negotiation strategies, (2)valuation analysis, (3) strategic fit, (4) effects of com-petitive bidding and (5) problems with post-acquisi-tion integration. The alternative mechanisms for corpo-rate diversification such as joint and internal venturesalso are explored. Prerequisites: MBA 510 and 530.3 sem. hrs.

MBA 534 NegotiationsMultidisciplinary study of concepts related to bar-gaining and negotiations. Situations involving interper-sonal behavior and group conflict will be examinedusing research findings from several disciplines. Pre-requisite: MBA 530. 3 sem. hrs.

MBA 536 New Venture Planning and FinancingUses a combined case and lecture approach for thestudy of entrepreneurship, new venture creation andgrowth. Covers the financial, strategic, legal andmarket-related elements of new venture creation.Topics include opportunity recognition, business plan-ning and alternative financing means. Students write abusiness plan as part of the course. Prerequisites: MBA510 and 530. 3 sem. hrs.

MBA 538 Strategic Crisis ManagementAfter using the case study method to critically examinethe preemptory theory and practice of strategic crisismanagement, students will analyze the uniquestrategic, security and geopolitical risks and responsi-bilities of managing businesses in the altered manage-ment landscape of a post-World Trade Center world.Prerequisite: MBA 530. 3 sem. hrs.

Additional ElectivesMBA 509 Selected Topics – EconomicsMBA 517 Selected Topics – AccountingMBA 529 Selected Topics – MarketingMBA 587 Independent Study

CAPSTONE PROJECTMBA 590 Capstone ProjectA project relating to a local company or organization isdeveloped by groups within the class. This will beresearched and analyzed by the groups with a recom-mended solution presented to senior management and instructors. The project will incorporate the totallearning experience of the program. Prerequisite: MBA 580.3 sem. hrs.

Waldo M. Abbot, New York, N.Y.Larry E. Brown, Richmond, Va.Robert L. Burrus Jr., Richmond, Va.Worth H. Carter Jr., Martinsville, Va.Richard E. Connors, New York, N.Y.William E. Cooper, Richmond, Va.Otis D. Coston Jr., McLean, Va.Kevin M. Cox, Summit, N.J.F. Amanda DeBusk, Potomac, Md.Robert S. Jepson Jr., Savannah, Ga.Robert H. Keiter, Richmond, Va.Allen B. King, Midlothian, Va.Stephen J. Kneeley, Malvern, Pa.Stephen M. Lessing, New York, N.Y.Daniel J. Ludeman, Richmond, Va.Lawrence C. Marsh, New York, N.Y.Rafael E. Martinez, Orlando, Fla.John R. McDonald, Atlanta, Ga.Kit T. Moncrief, Fort Worth, TexasJanice R. Moore, Washington, D.C.Dennis A. Pryor, Manakin-Sabot, Va.Paul B. Queally, New Canaan, Conn.Susan G. Quisenberry, Richmond, Va.Robert E. Rigsby, Richmond, Va.E. Claiborne Robins Jr., Glen Allen, Va.Claire M. Rosenbaum, Glen Allen, Va.Guy A. Ross, Key West, Fla.Jeremiah J. Sheehan, Midlothian, Va.Nelson L. St. Clair Jr., Williamsburg, Va.Frederick P. Stamp Jr., Wheeling, W.Va.Charles W. Sweet Jr., Barrington, Ill.Terry H. Sylvester, Vancouver, B.C., CanadaMichael E. Szymanczyk, Richmond, Va.Fred T. Tattersall, Richmond, Va.Robert S. Ukrop, Richmond, Va.Douglas R. Van Scoy, Sullivan’s Island, S.C.Sarah J. Walton, Washington, D.C.Allison P. Weinstein, Richmond, Va.George W. Wellde Jr., New York, N.Y.Russell C. Williams, Hanover, Pa.Cathleen M. Wyatt, Waterford, Va.

Trustee Emeritus/EmeritaLewis T. Booker, Richmond, Va.Austin Brockenbrough III, Richmond, Va.Martha A. Carpenter, Charlottesville, Va.Ed Eskandarian, Boston, Mass.Floyd D. Gottwald Jr., Richmond, Va.William B. Graham, Irvington, Va.Grace E. Harris, Richmond, Va.Robert C. King Sr., Richmond, Va.Thomas C. Leggett, South Boston, Va.W. Dortch Oldham, Nashville, Tenn.Stanley F. Pauley, Richmond, Va.David P. Reynolds, Richmond, Va.Gilbert M. Rosenthal, Richmond, Va.Charles H. Ryland, Warsaw, Va.H. Norman Schwarzkopf, Tampa, Fla.Henry F. Stern Sr., Mechanicsville, Va.C. Porter Vaughan Jr., Midlothian, Va.E. Carlton Wilton, Richmond, Va.

Honorary TrusteesDale P. Brown, Cincinnati, OhioJohn R. Davis Jr., Richmond, Va.John D. Gottwald, Richmond, Va.Richard L. Sharp, Richmond, Va.Marshall B. Wishnack, Richmond, Va.Elaine J. Yeatts, Richmond, Va.

DIRECTORY

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

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The UniversityWilliam E. Cooper, PresidentRichard L. Morrill, Chancellor and University

ProfessorE. Bruce Heilman, ChancellorJune R. Aprille, Vice President and ProvostLeonard S. Goldberg, Vice President, Student

DevelopmentHerbert C. Peterson, Vice President, Business

and Finance Louis W. Moelchert Jr., Vice President for

InvestmentsDavid C. Johnson, Vice President for AdvancementKathy Monday, Vice President for Information ServicesJulie E. Tea, Director of Special Projects,

Office of the PresidentCarolyn R. Martin, Executive Assistant to the

PresidentSusan D. Breeden, University RegistrarDaphne L. Burt, Chaplain to the UniversityJames D. Miller, Director of AthleticsJames R. Rettig, University Librarian

University DeansStephen D. Bisese, Dean, Richmond CollegeUliana F. Gabara, Dean, International EducationJuliette L. Landphair, Dean, Westhampton CollegeAndrew F. Newcomb, Dean, School of Arts and

SciencesJames L. Narduzzi, Dean, School of Continuing

Studies

Karen L. Newman, Dean, E. Claiborne Robins School of Business

Kenneth P. Ruscio, Dean, Jepson School of Leadership Studies

Rodney A. Smolla, Dean, University of Richmond School of Law

Pamela W. Spence, Dean of Admission

Academic AssociatesPatricia J. Brown, Associate Dean, School of

Continuing StudiesJennifer A. Cable, Associate Dean, School of Arts

and Sciences Thomas J. Cossé, Director, International Business

Programs, E. Claiborne Robins School of BusinessChristopher J. Gruber, Director of AdmissionKatherine W. Hoke, Associate Dean for Research

Support and Director of the Graduate School ofArts and Sciences, School of Arts and Sciences

Dona J. Hickey, Associate Dean for Academic Operations, School of Arts and Sciences

Susan K. Johnson, Associate Dean, School of Arts and Sciences

Richard S. Coughlan, Associate Dean and Director, Richard S. Reynolds Graduate School, E.Claiborne Robins School of Business

Terry M. Weisenberger, Associate Dean for Undergraduate Business Programs, E. ClaiborneRobins School of Business

Altay, Nezih, Assistant Professor of ManagementSystems; 2002. (2000) B.S. (Bogazici University,Istanbul, Turkey), M.B.A. (University of Texas-PanAmerican), Ph.D. (Texas A&M University)

Arnold, Thomas M., Assistant Professor of Finance;2003. B.A. (LaSalle University), M.S. (Temple University), Ph.D. (University of Georgia)

Asaftei, Gabriel, Assistant Professor of Economics;2004. B.A. (Academy of Economics, Bucharest,Romania), M.A. (SUNY at Binghamton)

Ashworth, D. Neil, Professor of Management Systems; 1981. B.B.A. (University of Kentucky),M.Com. (University of Richmond), M.B.A., Ph.D.(University of South Carolina)

Babb, Harold W., Professor of Marketing; 1977. B.S.(University of Richmond), M.S. (Virginia Commonwealth University), Ph.D. (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University)

Bamford, Charles E., Associate Professor of Management Systems; 2004. B.S. (University ofVirginia), M.B.A. (Virginia Tech), Ph.D. (Universityof Tennessee)

Clikeman, Paul M., C.P.A., C.I.A., Associate Professor of Accounting; 1995. B.S. (ValparaisoUniversity), M.B.A. (University of Chicago), Ph.D.(University of Wisconsin)

ADMINISTRATION

FACULTY OF THE SCHOOL OF BUSINESSThe year given designates the year of appointment.The year with ( ) is the year of first appointment.


Conover, C. Mitchell, Associate Professor ofFinance; 2000. B.A. (University of Maryland),M.B.A. (East Carolina University), Ph.D. (FloridaState University)

Cook, Robert Winston Jr., Associate Professor ofEconomics; 1980. B.A. (University of Richmond),M.A., Ph.D. (Virginia Polytechnic Institute andState University)

Coombs, Joseph E., Assistant Professor of Management Systems; 2001. B.S. (BridgewaterState College), M.B.A. (Suffolk University), Ph.D.(Temple University)

Cossé, Thomas J., Professor of Marketing andInternational Business Studies, Associate Dean ofInternational Business Programs, and CSX Chairin Management and Accounting; 1975. B.S.B.A.(University of Southwestern Louisiana), M.B.A.,Ph.D. (University of Arkansas)

Coughlan, Richard S., Associate Professor of Management Systems and Associate Dean forGraduate and Executive Business Programs;1998. B.S. (University of Virginia), M.B.A., M.S.,Ph.D. (University of Arizona)

Craft, Erik D., Associate Professor of Economics;1994. B.A. (St. Lawrence University), M.A., Ph.D.(University of Chicago)

Croushore, Dean D., Associate Professor of Economics and the Rigsby Fellow in Economics;2003. A.B. (Ohio University), M.A., Ph.D. (TheOhio State University)

Dean, David H., Associate Professor of Economics;1987. B.A. (Hobart College), M.A., Ph.D. (RutgersUniversity)

Deans, P. Candace, Associate Professor of Management Systems; 2002. B.S. (University ofNorth Carolina at Chapel Hill), M.Ed. (North Carolina State University), M.B.A. (East CarolinaUniversity), Ph.D. (University of South Carolina),M.L.A. (University of Arizona)

Dolan, Robert C., Professor of Economics; 1980.B.A. (Hobart College), M.S., Ph.D. (Rutgers University)

Earl, John H. Jr., C.F.A., C.I.C., C.L.U., C.H.F.C., A.R.M.,C.F.P., Associate Professor of Finance and the DavidMeade White Distinguished Teaching Fellow; 1981.B.B.A., M.S.B.A. (University of Massachusetts atAmherst), Ph.D. (Arizona State University)

Eylon, Dafna, Associate Professor of ManagementSystems and Psychology and the F. Carlyle TillerChair in Business; 1994. B.A. (Tel-Aviv University),Ph.D. (University of British Columbia)

Eynan, Amit, Professor of Management Systems;2003. B.S., M.S. (Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel), M.S., Ph.D. (WashingtonUniversity)

Fagan, Marbury A. II, C.P.A., Director of SoftwareInstruction; 1994. B.S., M.B.A. (University of Richmond)

Fishe, Raymond P.H., Professor of Finance andThe Distinguished Chair in Finance; 2003.B.S.B.A., Ph.D. (University of Florida)

Geiger, Marshall A., C.P.A., Professor of Accountingand the Joseph A. Jennings Chair in Business;2000. B.S.B.A. (Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania), M.S., Ph.D. (The PennsylvaniaState University)

Harrison, Jeffrey S., Professor of Management Sys-tems and the W. David Robbins Chair in StrategicManagement; 2004. B.S. (Brigham Young Univer-sity), M.B.A., Ph.D. (University of Utah)

Hoyle, Joe Ben, C.P.A., Associate Professor ofAccounting; 1979. B.A. (Duke University), M.A.(Appalachian State University)

Kukar-Kinney, Monika, Assistant Professor ofMarketing; 2003. B.A. (University of Ljubljana,Slovenia), M.S., Ph.D. (Indiana University)

Lancaster, M. Carol, Associate Professor ofFinance; 1989. B.S.E. (University of Arkansas),M.B.A., D.B.A. (Louisiana Tech University)

Lascu, Dana-Nicoleta, Associate Professor of Marketing; 1991. B.A. (University of Arizona),M.I.M. (American Graduate School of Interna-tional Management), Ph.D. (University of SouthCarolina)

Lawrence, Carol M., Associate Professor ofAccounting; 1996. B.A. (Washington University),B.S. (Indiana University Southeast), M.B.A., Ph.D.(Indiana University)

Litteral, Lewis Andy, Associate Professor of Man-agement Systems; 1982. B.S. (Georgia SouthernCollege), M.S., Ph.D. (Clemson University)

McGoldrick, KimMarie, Associate Professor ofEconomics; 1992. B.S. (State University of NewYork at Oswego), M.A., Ph.D. (State University ofNew York at Binghamton)


Monks, James W., Assistant Professor of Economics;2001. B.A. (Union College), M.A., Ph.D. (BostonCollege)

New, J. Randolph, Professor of Management; 1994.B.S., B.A. (University of Arkansas), M.B.A. (Univer-sity of Arkansas), Ph.D. (Arizona State University)

Newman, Karen L., Professor of Management andDean, Robins School of Business; 1999. B.S. (PurdueUniversity), M.B.A., Ph.D. (University of Chicago)

Nicholson, Robert H., Associate Professor of Economics; 1972. B.S. (University of Delaware),M.S., Ph.D. (North Carolina State University)

North, David S., Assistant Professor of Finance;2000. B.A. (Michigan State University), M.B.A.(University of Notre Dame), Ph.D. (MichiganState University)

Ridgway, Nancy M., Associate Professor of Marketing; 2001. B.B.A., M.B.A., Ph.D. (Universityof Texas at Austin)

Sanborn, Robert H., Associate Professor ofAccounting; 1988. B.A. (The Johns Hopkins University), M.B.A. (Boston University), Ph.D.(University of Georgia)

Schmidt, Robert M., Professor of Economics; 1981.B.A. (University of Wisconsin-Madison), M.A.,Ph.D. (Duke University)

Slaughter, Raymond L., C.P.A., Associate Professorof Accounting; 1977. B.A. (Kentucky State University), M.B.A. (University of Pennsylvania),J.D. (Howard University), LL.M. (The College ofWilliam and Mary)

Stevens, Jerry L., C.C.M., Professor of Finance;1987. B.S. (Southwest Missouri State University),M.S., Ph.D. (University of Illinois)

Szakmary, Andrew C., Associate Professor of Finance; 2001. B.A., M.B.A. (Columbia University), Ph.D. (University of New Orleans)

Vendrzyk, Valaria P., Associate Professor ofAccounting; 2003. B.S., M.B.A. (ShippensburgUniversity), Ph.D. (Texas A&M University)

Walden, W. Darrell, C.P.A., Associate Professor ofAccounting; 1995. (1994) B.S. (Virginia UnionUniversity), M.S. (Syracuse University), Ph.D.(Virginia Commonwealth University)

Webb, Kevin L., Assistant Professor of Marketing;2001. B.S. (University of Virginia), M.B.A. (OldDominion University), Ph.D. (University of NorthCarolina at Chapel Hill)

Weisenberger, Terry M., Associate Professor ofMarketing and Associate Dean for Undergrad-uate Business Programs; 1977. B.S., M.B.A., Ph.D.(Michigan State University)

Wight, Jonathan B., Associate Professor of Eco-nomics and International Studies; 1982. B.A.(Duke University), M.A., Ph.D. (Vanderbilt University)

Wright, Richard W., Professor of Management andthe E. Claiborne Robins Distinguished Professorin Business; 2001. B.A., M.B.A. (Dartmouth College), D.B.A. (Indiana University)

Yates, Andrew J., Associate Professor of Economics;2002. B.S. (Washington University), M.S., Ph.D.(Stanford University)

RETIRED BUSINESS FACULTY Bettenhausen, Albert E., Assistant Professor of

Business Administration and Associate Dean,Robins School of Business, Emeritus; 1971. B.S.,B.A. (University of Richmond), M.B.A. (Universityof Florida)

Bird, Francis A., C.P.A., Professor of Accounting,Emeritus; 1972. B.S. (Drexel University), M.S.,Ph.D. (The Pennsylvania State University)

Edwards, N. Fayne, Professor of Economics, Emer-itus; 1968. B.S. (Virginia Polytechnic Institute andState University), Ph.D. (University of Kentucky)

Giese, Thomas D., Professor of Marketing, Emeritus;1978. B.S., M.S. (Southern Illinois University),Ph.D. (University of Mississippi)

Goodwin, James C. Jr., Professor of Management Systems, Emeritus; 1976. B.S., M.B.A. (Louisiana StateUniversity), Ph.D. (University of North Carolina)

Jones, Phillip A. Sr., Professor of Accounting,Emeritus; 1973. B.A. (Harpur College), M.A. (StateUniversity of New York at Binghamton), Ph.D.(Michigan State University)

Jung, Clarence R. Jr., Professor of Economics,Emeritus; 1966. B.A. (DePauw University), M.A.,Ph.D. (The Ohio State University)

King, Robert L., Professor of Marketing andDirector of International Business Studies,Emeritus; 1990. B.B.A. (University of Georgia),M.A., Ph.D. (Michigan State University), DoctorHonoris Causa (Oskar Lange Academy of Economics, Wroclaw, Poland)


Partain, Robert T., Professor of Business Adminis-tration, Emeritus; 1963. B.B.A., M.B.A. (NorthTexas State University), Ph.D. (University of Texas)

Phillips, Robert Wesley, Professor of Finance,Emeritus; 1974. B.A. (Denison University), M.B.A.(Ohio University), D.B.A. (Indiana University)

Robbins, W. David, Professor of Business Policy,Emeritus; Dean Emeritus of the Robins School ofBusiness; The W. David Robbins Chair of BusinessPolicy; 1959. B.A. (North Texas State University),M.B.A. (Northwestern University), Ph.D. (TheOhio State University)

Rose, John S., Professor of Management Systems,Emeritus; 1977. A.B., A.M. (University ofMichigan), Ph.D. (Northwestern University)

Whitaker, David A., Professor of Economics,Emeritus; 1969. B.S. (Virginia CommonwealthUniversity), M.S. (Virginia Polytechnic Instituteand State University), Ph.D. (University of Florida)

THE MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE Kemp, Thomas J., Executive Director of Manage-

ment Institute; 2004. B.A. (Miami University) Meluch, Jeanette M., Associate Professor of

Management Development; 1988. B.A.(The Ohio State University), M.A. (George Washington University)

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