Bachelor of Business Administration

WelcomeThe Adult and Graduate Studies program at Mount Vernon

Nazarene University is committed to providing an opportunity for adults to obtain a quality education in a learning environment emphasizing Christian values and

ethical standards. Within this context, Adult and Graduate studies serves as a resource for adults striving to enhance

their personal and professional lives in a constantly changing world.

MVNU Chaplaincy

Michael Crawford

E-mail:mcrawfor@mvnu.edu

Phone number: (614) 270-3502

Faculty Advisors• Role of Advisor

– Academic Resource and Support– Advisors are best contacted by email.– Advisors will check-in with group on an

occasional basis.

Program Preview• Plan at least 15 hours of homework each week.

(20+ for online only classes)• Homework

– Read syllabus for details (available on Blackboard by Tuesday week of class)

– May include reading assignments or written work

Program Preview• Variety of evaluation methods

– Tests

– Projects

– Papers

– Case Studies

– Threaded Discussions

– Presentations

• Grades

– Instructors may post grades up till next night of class

– Final grades are due within 10 days of final class

Expectations• Work is rigorous

• Group Work vs. Individual Work

• Plagiarism/Academic Integrity

• Internet Use

• Attention to MVNU E-Mail

Importance of Group

• Prayer Support• Academic Support• Lifelong Resources• Help!• Other areas… • Respect for each other

Introductions

• Name• Occupation• Family• Hobbies• Something Unique• Something Common• Why are you earning your degree?

Records and

Registration

“Who to Contact”MVNU Email Account

• Primary source of communication for:• Records and Registration• Financial Aid• Student Accounts• Announcements

• Check your MVNU email regularly

MVNU Portalhttp://my.mvnu.edu

• Login with User Name & Password• Select “AGS Student Pages”• Important Links:

– University Links (Webmail; Blackboard; Library)

– Campus Information (AGS Student Handbook)

– My Academics

– My Finances

Graduation Requirements• Degree Requirement = 124 Semester Hours

• Residency Requirement = 45 Semester Hours

• General Education = 78 Semester Hours

– 39 Liberal Arts Core (English[6], Math[3], Arts & Humanities[9], Social Sciences[6], Natural Sciences[6], Liberal Arts[9]

– 39 General Electives

• Business Courses = 46 Semester Hours

– If you transferred Business courses, you may need to take General Education courses or online Business electives to meet residency requirements

Gaining Additional Credits for General Education Requirements

• Transfer from accredited institutions– Get approval prior to taking any course

• General Education courses in AGS• Correspondence Courses (please get approval

prior to taking any course, should be approved by Prior Learning Advisor)

Non-Traditional Credits

• Total cannot exceed 60 credits

• CLEP/DANTES Exams – 30 credits maximum

• Work Related Training – 40 credits maximum

• First Aid/CPR

• Military Service- submit a copy of the DD214

• Please submit all Prior Learning requests through Site Coordinator.

Academic Performance

• Students are responsible for reading the section on Academic Performance in the AGS Student Handbook

• Requirements:

• Maintain a 2.50 GPA for Business Major

• Maintain a 2.00 Cumulative GPA

• Pass each Business Course with a grade of C- or above

Academic Integrity andStudent Behavior

• Students are responsible for reading the information on Academic Integrity and Student Behavior in the AGS Student Handbook

• A “week” of class begins 12:01 am EST on Saturday and ends at 11:59 pm EST the following Friday

• Syllabus requires posting at least three times during instructional week to meet class participation

• All due dates up to discretion of instructor

Course Structure

Attendance Policy

• Read the policy in the AGS Student Handbook

• Attendance:– Must post once in discussion forum by 11:59 pm EST (posting

homework does not count)

– One absence permitted for a 5-week course.

– Will receive an automated email after an absence.

– Can take 5% grade reduction or complete extra assignment

– Second absence results in an X grade.

– Documentation (personal illness, family emergency, work conflict, military duty) for change of X grade to a W must be submitted within 30 days of the absences and cover both absences.

Adding or Dropping Courses• Three weeks notice required for adding a course to ensure

space in class and resources are available.

• Courses must be dropped prior to the first night of class or you will be billed and documentation will be required to change the X grade.

• Consider the ramifications:

• Prerequisites

• Financial Aid

• Delay of Graduation

Textbooks• Delivered to your home.• Do not open envelope if not taking course.• A $150 drop fee will be charged if you drop a

course for which you have received textbooks. The fee will be reimbursed if book editions don’t change when you retake the course.

Sexual Harassment Policy

• Because MVNU receives federal funds from the Department of Education, we must comply with the Title IX amendment and clearly state our Sexual Harassment Policy.– Sexual Harassment is defined as unwelcomed sexual advances or

requests for sexual favors• It is immoral, illegal and not tolerated

– Please review the policy in the AGS Student Handbook

– A complaint form can be found on the MVNU portal

– Please review the reporting flow chart in your packet

Financial Aid

Free Application for FederalStudent Aid (FAFSA)

• www.fafsa.ed.gov• PIN Number• MVNU AGS School Code

• E00782• FAFSA renewal must be completed each year

Financial Aid

• Title IV– Pell Grant

– Perkins Loan

– Federal Direct Student Loan• Subsidized

• Unsubsidized

Stafford Loan

• Direct Lending– Entrance Interview and Master Promissory Note

• www.dl.ed.gov

• 1-800-848-0979

– School Code for Direct Lending Only

• G07085

– Disclosure Statement

Other Financial Aid

• Ohio College Opportunity Grant• Employer Tuition Reimbursement• Veterans Benefits

Previous Student Loans

• To review prior loans:• www.nslds.ed.gov• 1-800-4FEDAID

Dropping/Adding Courses

• If you drop or add courses it may affect your financial aid.

• Contact the Financial Aid Office:– 1-877-431-9610

Financial AidCommunications

• MVNU e-mail only!• Please check your MVNU e-mail regularly for

the following:– Requests for Information

– Award Letters

– Scholarship Opportunities

Student Accounts

Student Account Invoice

• This is the ONLY paper copy you will receive. For future invoices you will receive an email giving instructions for submitting your invoice.

• Invoice completion:– Review student information

– Review course schedule and amounts

– Review expected financial aid

– Past due balances will be noted at the bottom of the invoice

Payment Options• Self Pay – payment is due by the first night of each course.

• Financial Aid – make arrangements for any balance due after aid is posted to your account.

• Employer Voucher – submit vouchers before each course begins. You are responsible for any unpaid balance.

• Employer Reimbursement:– Option A = Grade verification required. Payment is due 4 weeks after course ends.

– Option B = Employer pays for each course by the course start date.

Credit Balance Held Sheet

• Do you want any credit balance on your account returned to you?

• The credit check process takes up to 10 business days.

• Contact Student Accounts if you wish to change this option.

Communication

• Through your MVNU e-mail ONLY!• Check your e-mail account regularly for

information on:• Monthly account statements• Invoices• Payment reminders

Success CoachesSuccess Coaches meet regularly with students through the first 10 weeks and provide assistance with structure, tools and motivation to persist through challenges and get the most out of their education.

Coaches proactively work with students to:•define their academic, personal and career goals, and what it will take to achieve them•understand and fully utilize the resources of MVNU•better manage time and stress to perform at their best