Program Requirements
The students entering the IU-UNC LogMBA program are required to fulfill the degree requirements of the program that are in effect when the student matriculates. All candidates who complete the degree requirements are conferred the Master of Business Administration degree from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University with a Logistics Certificate from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's Kenan-Flagler Business School.
Graduation Requirements
In order to receive the IU-UNC LogMBA degree and the certificate as described above, the candidate must:
- Apply and be admitted into the IU-UNC LogMBA program.
- Complete 48 semester hours of graduate work with no individual course grades below a "C-.”
- Compile a 2.75 or better cumulative grade point average in all graduate business course work. (If a student’s GPA falls below 2.75, the student is on Academic Probation and has two semesters to bring the GPA back up to 2.75).
- Meet all of the course requirements as stated in this document for the IU-UNC LogMBA cohort.
- Expected to complete all of the above requirements within three calendar years of initial matriculation (Note: The program is planned to be completed “lock-step” with your cohort; however, if exceptional circumstances arise, some flexibility may be possible).
- File an "Application for Graduation Form” with the IU-UNC LogMBA Program Office during the semester prior to the final semester before graduation.
Grading Systems and Requirements
The official grading system and the grade point values are:
A+ or A = 4.0
A- = 3.7
B+ = 3.3
B = 3.0
B- = 2.7
C+ = 2.3
C = 2.0
C- = 1.7
D+ = 1.3
D = 1.0
D- = 0.7
F = 0.0
No points are assigned for the following grade symbols: I (incomplete), NC (no credit), NR (no report filed by the instructor), S/F (satisfactory/failure), or W (withdrawn).
Based on the above values, a student must compile a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.78 in all Graduate School of Business course work to remain in good academic standing and to complete graduation requirements. Courses not approved as a part of the student's IU-UNC LogMBA curriculum will not be included in calculation of the IU-UNC LogMBA GPA (Grade Point Average).
The following policies apply:
• Only courses with grades of "C-" or better will count toward the necessary hours for graduation, although ALL grades (except ineligible course work and transfer credit) are used in computing the GPA.
• If a "D+", "D" or "D-" is earned, the hours will NOT count toward graduation, but the grade will be used in calculating the GPA. The course cannot be repeated; additional course work to replace the hours and review work will be recommended by the Director.
• If an "F" is received in a course, the hours will NOT count toward graduation and the grade will be used to calculate the GPA.
Pass/Fail Option
IU-UNC LogMBA students may not enroll in graduate course work for credit toward the MBA degree under the pass/fail option.
Incomplete Grades
An "incomplete" indicates that the student has achieved a passing grade in the course as of the end of the semester but a relatively small part of the course has not been completed. In order to give a grade of "I", the faculty member must agree with a request for an incomplete. The faculty member must file an “Incomplete Form” which states the reason for the incomplete, the requirements for completion, and when the course is expected to be completed. The following additional rules apply to Incompletes:
• If the work required to remove the "incomplete" is not finished before the beginning of the next quarter, enrollment in subsequent courses may not be approved. For example, if an "I" is assigned in one of the courses in the Fall Quarter of year one, the student may not be allowed to enroll for the Winter Quarter until requirements of the “incomplete” are fulfilled. Approval to enroll in a subsequent module with an “I” on the record must be obtained from the Director of the IU-UNC LogMBA.
• If an "incomplete" ("I") is not removed within one year from its assignment, an "F" is automatically recorded for the course.
• A candidate cannot re-enroll in a course in which a grade of "I" has been received.
• A candidate cannot be certified for graduation until his record is cleared of all "Incompletes" in both elective and required course work.
Withdrawal
There are times when the "W" is an appropriate grade. The "W" indicates that the course has not been successfully completed and therefore the student may not progress to the next semester's course work.
Technical Requirements
1. Hardware
A personal computer (desktop or laptop) is required. The minimum and recommended hardware specifications are as follows:
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Minimum |
Recommended |
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2.0 GHz Intel Pentium processor 1.0 GB RAM 60 GB Hard drive Ethernet card Wireless card (802.11b/g) CD/DVD ROM Drive Headset with microphone 1.3 Megapixel webcam (640x480 minimum resolution) |
Intel Core 2 Duo (2.2 GHz or higher) 2.0 GB RAM 120 GB Hard drive Ethernet card Wireless card (802.11b/g) CD/DVD Burner Headset with microphone 1.3 Megapixel webcam (640x480 minimum resolution) |
NOTE: If you plan to purchase a new computer, you should check with your local computer support professional to ensure that you are getting the most up-to-date options in your system. In addition, do some research to find the best computer and support to meet both our technical requirements and your personal needs. Indiana University also has computer deals available for students. You can view the student computer pricing at: http://uits.iu.edu/scripts/ose.cgi?amdt.ose.help
Notice to Mac users:
Kelley Direct does not offer support for Macs in our online programs. Please be advised that the Helpdesk will be unable to assist with any Mac-specific issues that may arise with any KD system such as ANGEL, SCOPe, or Adobe Connect. Additionally, while some Mac users have no difficulty accessing these or other systems, future software updates may reduce compatibility and/or functionality rendering them inaccessible. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Kelley Direct Helpdesk at kdhelp@indiana.edu.
2. Software
• Microsoft Office Enterprise Edition 2007
• Windows Media Player 11 (download)
• QuickTime 7.6 (download)
• Flash player 10 (download)
• Silverlight 3 (download)
• Adobe Reader 9 (download)
• Internet Explorer 7/8 or Firefox 3 (download)
• Various other programs such as MS Excel plug-ins (stat tools, @Risk) are required for certain courses. Check with your instructors before the start of each term to find out what software is required for the course.
Many other programs are readily available for free or at low cost thanks to Indiana University license agreements with companies such as Microsoft and Adobe. Offerings include anti-virus software, graphic design suites, web development programs, citation management software, statistical analysis programs, and more.
There are two ways to take advantage of these great software deals:
1. Download from IUware Online at http://iuware.iu.edu. The download is free but not all software is available online. The IUware site requires your IU student Network ID and passphrase.
2. Purchase through the IUware Online Off Campus Ordering service at http://iuware.iu.edu/offcampus/. There is $10 shipping and handling fee and it takes 7 to 10 business days.
3. Internet Connection
A high-speed broadband Internet connection (such as DSL or cable internet service) is required. Dial-up modem connections are neither fast nor stable enough to allow you to operate effectively in any KD program.
Preparation Guidelines
At times, students will find that they need to take additional courses to assure that they have the appropriate basic skills to be successful in this program. If students have not had college level statistics, accounting, or computing applications courses within the last 5 years, they should discuss their situation with the program administrator immediately. Accounting and/or Statistics Primers are available to incoming students who do not meet the below criteria. If students need to strengthen their skills in any area, it is suggested that they take these courses prior to starting the IU-UNC LogMBA program.
Statistics – A college-level course or equivalent must have been taken in the last five years with a B- grade or better. If no previous statistics courses have been taken, there are many fundamental statistical analysis courses available online or at local institutions.
Accounting – A college-level financial accounting course or equivalent must have been taken in the last five years with a B- grade or better. If no previous accounting courses have been taken, then the following or a similar course should be taken prior to the first quarter.
Computing Applications – Students must be able to work in a PC-compatible environment and have frequent internet access. Students must be familiar with Excel in particular.