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Overview

Overview

Whether you are just starting the MBA Program or are in the home stretch, we are excited to have you here with us at UWF!  This page includes critical information pertaining to students enrolled in the MBA Program and Graduate Certificate Programs offered by the College of Business (excluding Accounting & Finance certificates).

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MBA Office

Advising

Who is my Academic Advisor?

We really enjoy talking to our students and want to help if you are having any difficulties. You can set up a time to talk by clicking on the links beneath your advisor's name below. 

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Online MBA ProgramOn-Campus MBA Program
& Graduate Certificates*

Navy Federal Credit Union
Partnership Program Certificates

General Questions
& Prospective Students

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Amy Sinkus
MBA Assistant Director
asinkus1@uwf.edu

Schedule an appointment with
Amy Sinkus

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Amy Brewer
MBA Program Coordinator
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Schedule an appointment with
Amy Brewer

Lindsey Norenberg
Program Coordinator
lnorenberg@uwf.edu

Email Lindsey Norenberg
for Advising

General questions?
Considering enrolling?

MBA Website

UWF Website

Contact the MBA Office
850.474.3124
mba@uwf.edu

*Excludes Accounting & Finance Certificates. Contact Department of Accounting & Finance for more information.

Degree Requirements & Academic Policies

Degree Requirements & Academic Policies

The Graduate Catalog is the primary source for the requirements and policies that pertain to your enrollment, degree requirements, graduation criteria, etc. The following is just a few of the important topics that students should become familiar with.

Grades

Candidates are required to complete all courses with a grade of 'C' or higher. Course grades of C- and below are considered failing, and you will not receive credit for that course. Grade forgiveness does not apply at the graduate level. 

GPA

Candidates must maintain a minimum overall graduate and program GPA of 3.0 or higher to remain in Good Academic Standing and to qualify for graduation.

Registration

Degree Planning, Registration, & Course Info

Your Degree Audit and Degree Plan

Your degree audit lists all of the requirements for your degree and shows your progress toward completing them. You should review your degree audit and degree plan at least once a semester. Your degree plan can be found by logging into your degree audit, selecting the ‘Plans’ tab. 

If you have any questions about your degree audit or degree plan, please contact your advisor immediately.

Auto-Registration

In spring 2020, our office began auto-registering students for their next semester courses based on their degree plans. This process has proven to alleviate students of this added responsibility, allowing you to focus on your coursework. We will continue this process and notify you each semester when the registration process starts and is completed. 

New Students

If you're a new student, your first step after being registered for classes should be to upgrade your MyUWF account to a full-access ArgoNet account to activate your student email and gain access to essential student resources. All UWF email communications are conducted via your student email account. 

Course Access

The Classmate app includes access to your class schedule, course details, syllabus, Canvas (eLearning) textbooks, tuition & fees, etc.

Courses are made available via Canvas (eLearning). Courses will not appear on your Canvas Dashboard until 8am (Central) the first day of the class unless the instructor provides early access. 

Drop/Add & Withdrawal

Dropping or withdrawing from a class can impact your graduation date, future enrollment, financial aid, tuition assistance, etc.  There are also specific eligibility timeframes for Drop/Add and Withdrawal.  Make sure you understand these implications and deadlines before dropping or withdrawing from a course.  

Financial Aid & Scholarships

If you are using financial aid, contact the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships before dropping or withdrawing from a course as your award may be affected.

Dropping a Course - This option is only available during the Drop/Add Period.

Withdrawing from a Course - This option is available after the Drop/Add Period and will result in a course grade of “W.”

Academic Calendar - Eligibility timeframes for Drop/Add Period and Withdrawal Period.

Financial Aid and Scholarships - It is imperative to contact Financial Aid before dropping or withdrawing from a course as your financial aid (scholarships, grants, tuition waivers) may be affected. 

MBA ePortfolio

MBA ePortfolio

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The same industry should be used for all four ePortfolio papers, unless you have been granted an exception by the MBA Office. By focusing your research on the same industry, you will build an ePortfolio that demonstrates an in-depth understanding across the functional areas of business.

MBA ePortfolio Courses

There are four MBA Core Courses that require completion of an ePortfolio paper:

  1. ECP 6705 Advanced Managerial Economics
  2. FIN 6406 Financial Management
  3. ISM 6137 Business Analytics
  4. MAR 6815 Marketing Management

ePortfolio Papers & Rubrics

In each ePortfolio course, the instructor will evaluate your final portfolio paper using a grading rubric, which will be returned to you.  It is your responsibility to download, save, and backup all graded rubrics and final papers as soon as they are satisfactorily completed. 

You will lose access to the course in Canvas after each course ends, so it is imperative that graded rubrics are downloaded and saved in a timely manner, once they become available.

Backup your documents!

We strongly recommend using your UWF Google Drive to backup your papers and graded rubrics.  As a UWF student, you have free access to Drive and other Google apps. 

All MBA ePortfolio Criteria

Read all policies and procedures of the MBA ePortfolio on the attached document

Submitting your ePortfolio and Other Exit Requirements

In your final semester of the program, you will submit your final MBA ePortfolio and complete other exit requirements. Detailed instructions for doing so will be emailed to all prospective graduates at the start of your final semester. This is an important part of our MBA Program assessment. You will not be cleared for graduation without this component completed. 

All exit requirements must be completed no later than the final day of the semester, unless otherwise stated.  You will not be cleared for graduation without completing all required steps.  The earlier in the semester, the better!

What are all of the exit requirements?

In addition to submitting a Graduation Application, you will have three (3) major exit requirements, as well as one (1) optional step. 

  1. Exit Questionnaire (required)
  2. Portfolio Submission (required)
  3. Continuous Improvement Survey (required)
  4. Exit Interview (optional)

Click the expandable items below for info about each step.

The Exit Questionnaire includes three (3) parts:

  1. Portfolio Summary & Reflection
  2. Program Feedback
  3. Post-Graduation Contact Info

A link to the questionnaire will be emailed to all prospective graduates at the start of your final semester.

Your portfolio must include the four (4) graded rubrics and four (4) papers from the following courses:

  1. ECP 6705 Advanced Managerial Economics
  2. FIN 6406 Financial Management
  3. ISM 6137 Business Analytics
  4. MAR 6815 Marketing Management

Saving your Portfolio Papers & Graded Rubrics

Before submitting your portfolio, ensure that they are saved in the proper format using the following instructions:

  1. Locate your four portfolio papers and their corresponding graded rubrics
  2. Convert each file to PDF format
  3. Combine the rubric and its corresponding paper into a single PDF file
  4. Save each file using the following naming convention: LAST-FIRST_UWF ID_COURSE#.pdf
    1. ex: Smith-Sally_970000000_ISM6137.pdf

You will end up with four (4) files (one per course).  Note that, if we substituted a course for one of the above, please include the substitute course paper and rubric in its place.

Submitting your ePortfolio

  1. Log into Google Drive using your ArgoNet credentials.  Do not use your personal Google account to submit your MBA portfolio.
  2. Create a new Google Drive folder
    1. In the upper-left corner, click New.  Select Folder.
    2. Name folder using the following naming convention: LAST-FIRST_UWF ID_MBA Portfolio 202X0X.pdf
      1. ex: Smith-Sally_970000000_MBA Portfolio 202108.pdf
    3. Click Create.  This will return you to the My Drive page.
  3. Upload your portfolio files to the new Google Drive folder.
    1. In the upper-left corner, click New.  Select File upload.
    2. Locate and select the file to upload. Click Open.
    3. Repeat these steps until all four (4) files are uploaded.
  4. Share your portfolio folder.
    1. After all four (4) files have been uploaded, return to the My Drive page.
    2. Right-click on the new Google Drive folder. Select Share.
    3. Enter "mba@uwf.edu" in the Add people and groups field.
      1. Make sure the Notify people box is checked.
      2. Add a note (optional).
      3. Click Send.
    4. The MBA Office will then receive an email notification that you have shared your portfolio folder with us. We will follow up with you within a few days to confirm receipt.

A link to the survey will be emailed to all prospective graduates at the start of your final semester.

If you would like to have a one-on-one discussion about the MBA program, provide additional feedback, or address concerns or issues you may, you may schedule an exit interview with your advisor.  The exit interview is optional; opting out will not affect your eligibility to graduate.

All other exit requirements (items 1-3) must be completed at least 72 hours before an exit interview.  Failure to do so could result in your appointment being rescheduled.

Scheduling instructions will be emailed to all prospective graduates at the start of your final semester.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Dates & Deadlines

Dates & Deadlines

Academic Calendar

The UWF Academic Calendar is the primary resource for registration dates, deadlines, and University holidays. 

See also: Drop/Add & Withdrawals

Parts of Term

Parts of Term are the designated dates within a full semester or term. Courses that start/end in different parts of term may have different Drop/Add periods that could potentially affect tuition charges/refunds issued to students. Courses in the MBA Program are primarily offered during the following terms:

  • POT 1 = Full semester
  • POT 2 = First half of semester
  • POT 3 = Second half of semester
  • POT 96 (summer only) = First half of semester
  • POT 90 (summer only) = Second half of semester

The term Part of Term is sometimes also referred to in abbreviated or shortened form (ex: Part of Term 1 maybe referred to as POT 1, Term 1, or T1).

Student Resources

Student Resources

Graduate Student Orientation

The New Graduate Student Online Orientation provides an overview of University services and an understanding of what to expect academically and financially as a new UWF graduate student.

Student Accounts & Cashier

Information surrounding tuition and payments is available through Student Accounts & Cashier.

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Information and assistance with financial aid (grants, scholarships, loans, etc.) is available through Financial Aid.

Student ID Cards

Information on how to obtain your Nautilus Card (student ID card) is available through the Nautilus Card Office. Not required for fully online students.

Executive Mentor Program

The UWF Executive Mentor Program helps prepare students for successful careers in business by integrating academic learning with real-world experiences through a vast network of accomplished, remarkable mentors in UWF’s strong business community. Being a student mentee in the College of Business provides a one-on-one opportunity to experience, understand, and learn from an executive mentor's professional experience, knowledge, and skills. Participant opportunities are still available!. Learn more and apply today! >>

Center for Teaching, Learning, & Technology

The Center for Teaching, Learning, and Technology (formerly CUTLA) hosts workshops throughout the academic year on topics specifically geared toward graduate students. Monitor the CTLT website to find and sign up for any workshops that interest you.

Student Code of Academic Conduct

Please take a moment and review UWF's Student Code of Academic Conduct. It is always a difficult time when an MBA student is accused of academic dishonesty and it can often permanently derail a student from completing their degree at UWF. This document provides details as to what constitutes academic misconduct.

FAQs

FAQs

Enrollment

  • Our program is designed for students who generally take 6 credit hours (2 classes) each semester. Your advisor will tell you each semester via email exactly which courses you should take.
  • Our program is cohort based, so we offer a selection of courses each semester. Thus, we do not offer every course in our program every semester.
  • Please keep in mind that deviation from your degree plan can significantly defer your graduation. Any deviation from the degree plan should be discussed with your advisor prior to registration.
  • Once you have been admitted, your advisor will create a degree plan which shows your path through the MBA program, which includes the courses you will take and the semesters in which you will take them. 

To access your degree plan:

  1. Log in to MyUWF.
  2. Search and select “degree audit”.
  3. Click the "Plans" tab (top middle).
  4. Click the plan you want to review from the list (it will change from grey to blue).
  5. Select the “View” you want to see (at the top right drop down box). I think that "academic year" might be most helpful.

For a full time (6 credits) load, you can expect to spend an average of 12-15 hours per week (outside of class for on-campus students) on course assignments. Some classes may require more time, and some may require less.

We are cohort-based, and our students generally take 6 credit hours per semester. Your time to completion is based on our course projection and degree plan. However, if you follow your degree plan, you can complete your MBA in as few as 5-6 semesters.

It may be possible to take an additional course in a semester. Communicate with your advisor to understand your options and implications of doing so.

If you find that you must remove yourself from a course, timing is everything! Up through the end of the add/drop period, which is the first week of the term, you can drop your course without academic penalty. If you must leave a course after the first week, you must withdraw. When you withdraw from a course, you will receive a grade of W, which does not carry a consequence for your GPA. A W may impact your financial aid eligibility.

If you are registered for only one course and you decide to leave that course, whether it is during the add/drop period or after, you must complete the Last Class Withdrawal Form to leave the course. However, if you are registered for more than one course and intend to remain in your other course(s), you can drop or withdraw on your own. You should always contact your advisor before making any schedule changes, whether it be adding, dropping, or withdrawing.

Professors may administer exams in the following ways:

  • Proctor U (there is a fee associated with Proctor U, which is not included in your tuition and fees). Typically you can expect to pay $20-$30 per exam.
  • Respondus Lockdown Browser/Monitor (there is no charge for Respondus)
  • Testing in person at a testing facility (there may be fees)

Your professor will indicate testing information on the syllabus.

Online vs. Face-to-Face

The curricula for both the online and face-to-face MBA are the same regardless of modality. Your transcript does not indicate whether you completed your MBA in the face-to-face or online modality.

It is possible to switch once between online and face-to-face. While the curricula are the same, the course rotations between the online and face-to-face MBA are different. If you are considering a change, contact your advisor to discuss this option.

If you are in the online program, ALL coursework is done online. For face-to-face students, all MBA core courses are face-to-face and meet evenings; emphasis courses, and GEB 5878 and GEB 5930 are exclusively online. There may be occasions in which we must offer a core course online.

We understand life happens and our students have a variety of needs. It is possible to take either a reduced load or sit out a semester! However, because we do not offer each course every semester, your advisor will update your plan to redistribute your courses. Please keep in mind that a change like this will likely your time to degree completion.

Academic Standing (GPA, grades, etc.) 

To be in good academic standing, you must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher at the end of each semester. If your GPA is below 3.0, you will be placed on academic probation for the next semester in which you enroll. If you do not bring up your GPA to at least 3.0 at the end of the next semester, you will be a candidate for academic suspension. Suspended students must sit out at least one semester before being reinstated to the program. Both your MBA GPA and graduate GPA must be 3.0 or higher to graduate.

There is no grade forgiveness at the graduate level. A passing grade is a grade of C or higher. If you earn a C- or below in a course, you must retake the course. The original grade and the retake grade are both calculated in your GPA.

Student Funding / Tuition and Fees

  • The UWF Financial Aid Office manages aspects of financing your education. Please refer to the Financial Aid Office for options on financing. Also, the Cashier’s Office offers a payment plan.
  • For face-to-face students only, we offer limited departmental scholarships and graduate assistantships. At this time, online MBA students are not eligible for departmental scholarships or graduate assistantships.
  • Effective for students admitted Fall 2020 forward: Florida State Employee Tuition Waivers cannot be applied toward the Online MBA Program courses as it is self-funded solely by student tuition and fees

Transfer Credits

Transfer credit is not a guarantee. However, graduate credits may be considered for transfer if the following criteria is met:

  • The credits were earned from an institution that is AACSB accredited.
  • A grade of “B” or higher was earned in the graduate work.
  • The credits were completed within six years from the date the UWF graduate degree is awarded.  

Students may have a maximum of six semester hours or two courses (whichever is greater in credit) of graduate work at other universities accepted toward their program requirements at UWF. The department chairperson’s permission is required for the credits to be accepted.

Contact your MBA advisor for more information.

Technology

Once you are enrolled, you will have access to ArgoApps, which are hosted applications & virtual desktops that allow UWF students to access specialized computer applications via the Internet.

Sometimes, additional programs come as part of your textbook (for example McGraw Hill Connect access). If you are required to purchase software for a course separate from what is provided, the instructor will notify you.

The Student Computer Hardware Recommendations resource is a general list of hardware that will meet typical computing needs for most UWF students. 

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