Levene GSB Handbook

Levene GSB Handbook

For Students Enrolled in Levene MAdmin, MHRM, MBA, Post-Graduate Diploma & Certificate Programs

2017

Levene GSB Handbook

Table of Contents

Introduction ...... 2
Contacting You...... 2
Academic Expectations ...... 3
Registration ………………………………………………………………………....3
Program Fee & Incidental Fees ...... 5
Instructions for Health and Dental Opt Out...... 6
What Tuition Fees Cover...... 8
Academic Integrity Tutorial (GRST 800AA)...... 9
Textbooks and Access to Case Studies ...... 9
UR Courses...... 9
Graduate Lounge – Study & Meeting Space ...... 10
Photo ID Cards ...... 10
Levene Graduate Student Association (LGSA) ……………………………………10
Parking ...... 11
Program/Course Requirements...... 11
Co-operative Education Program…………………………………………………...17
Advanced Standing………………………………………………………………….17
Transfer Credit Policy………………………………………………………………18
MBA International Study Course ……………………….………………………….18
Research Project Requirements, Options & Guidance ...... 19

Levene GSB Handbook(for all programs except EMBA)

Introduction

Welcome to the Levene Graduate School of Business! This handbook is intended to answer questions students may have about their program.

Further questions may be addressed to:

Heidi Eger
Academic Advisor
Phone: 306-585-4735
Email:
Lynn Barber
Manager
Phone:(306) 337-8463
Email:
Other Faces of Levene:
Gina Grandy
Associate Dean, Research & Graduate Programs
Levene GSB / Priya Kaushik
Administrative Support
Phone:(306) 585-6294
Email:
Marci Elliott
Assistant Dean
Levene GSB

Contacting You

Your UofR email addresses is the *only* email address the university will use to contact you. Please be sure to check those accounts frequently or have your UofR email forwarded to an account you use more regularly. See here for assistance in how to set up email forwarding

Academic Expectations

Levene GSB students are expected to be fully engaged in the program:

Participants must arrive at class having done the required reading ahead of time.
Cell phones and pagers should be turned off before entering the classroom.
Participants should be prepared to ask questions about material that they have read but don’t fully understand.
Participants should participate fully in classroom discussions and case discussions.
The passing grade in each course is 70%. Any grade below 70% constitutes a failure for that course.
Extensions or requests for changes by students to final exams and assignments due dates will require the student to complete a request for deferral. The student completes the request, consults with the instructor who must sign the form, and the student then submits the form to Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research (FGSR). The decision (approved or denied deferral) is made by FGSR and is usually only approved if there are extenuating circumstances (e.g., illness, death, etc). The decision is sent by mail to the student and it is the student’s responsibility to ensure the deferred requirements are met within the outlined time frame. It is also the student’s responsibility to follow-up with FGSR if they do not receive a response from FGSR on their submitted request. The deferral form can be found on the FGSR website at:

Registration

How to Log in

1) Go to

2) Click on “UR Self-Service” below the top address bar

3) Enter your User ID & PIN number (If you don’t know your user ID or PIN, contact the IT Support Centre)

4) Click on Login

5) If you are successful logging in, you will see “UR Self-Service” at the top of the page

6) If you are unable to login, contact the IT Support Centre at 585-4685, or by email:

How to Search Class Schedule

After you have logged into UR Self-Service:

1) Click on Student Services

2) Click on Registration

3) Click on Search for Classes

4) Choose the Term

5) Search for courses by subject, and narrow down your search by course number, title, instructor, day or time

6) Click on Class Search

7) Click on the Course Reference Number (CRN) to find more information

Click on the Course Title for

• Availability in the class

• Restrictions on the class

Click on View Catalog Entry for

• Course Description

• Prerequisites

You will need the CRN to register in a class.

How to Add or Drop Courses

1) Click on Registration at the main Student Services menu

2) Click on Check Your Registration Status You can view your Time-Ticket, Holds, Academic Standing... and more! If you are ready to register and know your CRN’s, then…

3) Go back to the Registration menu and click on Add/Drop/Search for Classes

4) Select a Term

To Add or Waitlist a Course

1) Scroll down to Add Class Worksheet

2) Enter your CRN’s in the boxes, starting from the left

3) Click on Submit Changes

4) If class is full and there is room on the waitlist, select “Waitlist” from the Action drop-down list.

5) Click on Submit Changes

6) Continue to register for classes until all of your selected courses appear in the Current Schedule section

7) If a seat becomes available, you will receive a notification to your uregina email address. To act on a waitlist notification, select “Registered in Self-Service” from the Action drop-down list within the notification deadline.

8) Click on Submit Changes

To Drop a Course

1) Scroll down to Current Schedule

2) Click on the drop down arrow and choose the available option to drop

3) Click on Submit Changes

To View Your Updated Schedule

1) Scroll to the top and click on the Student tab

2) Click on Registration

3) Click on Detailed Class Schedule

Please be aware that your U of R financial account needs to have a balance of $500 or lower for registration activity to occur. It is important to monitor your UR Self- Service account here:

Student should also review the academic schedule for important dates. It can be found here:

Program Fees & Incidental Fees (subject to change)

Students will pay the program fee in effect when they entered the program as well as full-time mandatory student fees (subject to annual change) each semester.

If you are sponsored by a business, organization, or employer and require a Student Sponsorship Form, please see this link.

Please note that this form is to be sent directly to Financial Services as indicated on the form.

If you have questions regarding the sponsorship form, please contact financial services here:

Matthew Murray

Phone: 306-585-5137

e-mail:

Theprogram fee andincidental fees (subject to change) for Levene Programs as of 201730:

Credit Hours / Program Fee (per 3 credit course) / Student
Union Fees **^ / Health &
Dental ** / Rec & Athletic Fees ***
Levene MBA / 33 / $ 3, 316.50 / $ 137.70 / $196.40 / $ 92.70
MHRM / 30 / $ 2, 598.00 / $ 137.70 / $196.40 / $ 92.70
M. Admin Leadership / 30 / $ 2, 598.00 / $ 137.70 / $196.40 / $ 92.70
Master Certificates / 9 / $ 2, 598.00 / $ 137.70 / $196.40 / $ 92.70
Post-Grad Diploma / 15 / $ 1,614.75 / $ 137.70 / $196.40 / $ 92.70

GBUS/MBA 801, 802 and 803 are for Business students in work placement courses. Tuition will be assessed at $1,717.00 plus Mandatory Student Fees and the International Surcharge if applicable.

** Effective the 201730 semester, University of Regina Student's Union (URSU) fees are assessed at $36.00 per student and $4.70 per credit hour plus a mandatory bus pass for $87.60. All students are required to pay the URSU Fees and all students registered in on campus courses the bus pass. Student's Union Fees will not be assessed on off-campus contract classes.

** Student Health and Dental Plan - For the 201730 semester, all full-time graduate students (excluding credit hours from off-campus contract classes) are assessed an additional $205.00 URSU fee. The fee is collected by the University on behalf of URSU and remitted to URSU for the purpose of paying the Health and Dental Plan premiums ($88.06 for health coverage and $116.94 for dental coverage). The fee is only assessed in the fall semester for health and dental coverage for 12 months beginning September 1. The Plan and the $205.00 fee are mandatory, but students can opt-out of the health and/or dental coverage by October 3, 2017, if they provide proof that they already have health and/or dental coverage. Students first beginning classes in the winter semester can opt-in to the Plan from January 8, 2018 until February 2, 2018 by directly contacting studentcare.net/works. After the opt-out date, the premiums for the plan are non-refundable even if a student drops out of University. The student will continue to be eligible for benefits until the new plan year. Full Plan details are available on URSU's web site at or

Beginning in the 201630 semester, all full-time and part-time students enrolled in at least one on-campus course will be assessed an additional $87.60 URSU fee. The fee is collected by the University on behalf of URSU and remitted to URSU for the purpose of providing subsidized transit services as per the terms of the U-Pass Agreement established between URSU and the City of Regina. U-Pass and the $87.60 fee are mandatory but students can opt-out if they meet the opt-out criteria. The opt-out period is from September 6, 2017 to October 3, 2017. After October 3, 2017, the U-Pass fee is non-refundable even if a student drops out of University. Details on the U-Pass program including pass activation, how to use the pass, opt-out criteria and the opt-out process can be found at

*** Recreation and Athletic Fee: EMBA students pay full-time mandatory fees for each semester they are registered. This fee entitles students to use all U of R Athletic Facilities including the pool, and the Fitness and Lifestyle Centre.

Late fees will apply if they are not paid by the University’s due date for fees and tuition. Normally there is a 30 day grace period after the start of semester classes.

To view your account and outstanding required payments, you should access UR Self Service:

Instructions for Health & Dental Opt out

Student Health and Dental Plan - All full-time graduate students are assessed an additional $196.40 URSU fee. The fee is collected by the University on behalf of UR Student Union and remitted to URSU for the purpose of paying the Health and Dental Plan premiums ($97.55 for health coverage and $98.85 for dental coverage).

The fee is only assessed in the Fall semesters for health and dental coverage for 12 months beginning September 1. The Plan and the $196.40 fee are mandatory, but students can opt-out

of the health and/or dental coverage between Sept. 6 - Oct. 3, 2017for the Fall semester and for fromJan. 8 - Feb. 2, 2018 for the winter semester, if they provide proof that they already have health and/or dental coverage.

More information on how to opt out can be found here:

Two Types of Opt Outs:
1) Permanent Opt Out
If you complete a permanent opt out, you won’t have to opt out again from the Health & Dental Plan for the duration of your studies at the University (undergraduate or graduate). Should you wish to re-enrol, certain restrictions and a penalty would apply. Please carefully consider your choice and contact studentcare.net/works if you have any questions.
2) Annual Opt Out
If you request an annual opt out, your opt out is in effect from Sept. 1, 2017 to Aug. 31, 2018. If you return as an eligible student in September 2018, you’ll be automatically re-enrolled in the Health & Dental Plan. Should you wish to opt out again next year, you must renew the opt out directly online, but you won’t have to re-submit your proof of other coverage.
How to Opt Out
There are two steps to the opt-out process:
1)Initiate your opt out online
To initiate your opt out, select 'Opt Out Now' from the menu to the left during the Change-of-Coverage Period. Follow the on-screen instructions for opting out. You will need your student ID number and your date of birth. Opting out online ensures quick processing and allows you to receive an instant confirmation of your opt out.
Please note: The Opt Out Online section will only be active during the Change-of-Coverage Period, from Sept.6 - Oct. 3, 2017.
2)Submit your proof of coverage
To complete your opt out (for the first time you opt out, or if you didn't opt out last year), you’ll need to provide proof that you are covered by an equivalent extended health and/or dental plan.
If you have proof available in electronic format, you can upload it directly to your profile to expedite your opt-out process. If you don't have your proof of coverage on hand, you can return and upload your proof of coverage at a later time as long as you do so before the end of the Change-of-Coverage Period.
Sask Health doesn’t provide coverage equivalent to the URSU Health & Dental Plan. Students can’t opt out if they’re covered only by Sask Health.
Acceptable proof must consist of:
• A screenshot of a summary of benefits from an insurance company's website that clearly indicates you are covered for extended health and/or dental care, OR
• A copy of a certificate or card clearly indicating your coverage for extended health and/or dental care, the insurance company name and the policy number, OR
• A letter from the plan sponsor (often the employer) or the insurance company attesting that you’re covered for supplemental health and/or dental care.
• Aboriginal students who receive health and/or dental benefits from Health Canada may use their status card as proof of other coverage.
Uploading documentation:
• If your proof is from an insurance company's website, you can either:
- press your Print Screen key to copy a screenshot of your summary of benefits, paste it into a word processing (e.g. Microsoft Word) or image editing program, save it as one of the supported file types (.pdf, .doc, .jpg, .png, .gif or .tiff), and upload it (for PC users only) OR
- press your Command, Shift, and Number 3 keys at the same time to capture a screenshot of your summary of benefits, and upload the correct screenshot file that will automatically appear on your desktop (for Mac users only).
• You can also scan your document or take a picture of it with your Smartphone or digital camera.
• Accepted file formats: you can upload a PDF, a Word file (.doc), or an image (tiff, gif, jpg, png).
Please note: When taking a screenshot of your summary of benefits, make sure to hide or close all other browser windows and programs that may display personal information on your screen.
If these steps aren’t completed by Oct. 3, 2017, your opt out will not be processed.
studentcare.net/works cannot accept any opt-out requests by mail, e-mail, fax or telephone.
Students who opt out absolve the insurance company, the URSU, studentcare.net/works and any other involved party of all liability whatsoever for any loss suffered by the student. Students are responsible for familiarizing themselves with the contents of this website before they opt out.

After the opt-out date, the premiums for the plan are non-refundable even if a student drops out of University. The student will continue to be eligible for benefits until the new plan year.

Full Plan details are available on URSU's web site at or – choose “University of Regina and FNUC” from the drop down menu.

What Tuition Fees Cover

The following items are covered within the tuition fees for the Levene programs:

Classes
FOR MBA Students *only*: International Study Course (air, some meals, hotel & tours)

GRST 800AA – Academic Integrity Tutorial

About the Course: As an investment in your success in your graduate program, the University is providing a no-cost, online introductory course on academic integrity that you *must* complete.

This course, which can be completed in less than an hour, is expected to be completed at your own pace before the end of your first semester. Please ensure that you have been registered for GRST 800AA along with your regular courses during your first registration period.

Course Description: GRST 800AA Academic Integrity: Tutorial I (0)
The Academic Integrity online tutorial will inform graduate students to what academic integrity is, proper referencing/citing, what is acceptable use of others’ ideas/words and what is plagiarism. The University's policies and the Faculty's regulations will be discussed. This tutorial is compulsory for new graduate students and is to be completed within the first semester of enrolment.

Registration: Students are able to register via UR Self-Service by: selecting the subject of Graduate Studies from the drop down box for ‘Subject’

in the ‘Course Number’ field, enter 800AA
clicking on the ‘Class Search’ button
clicking on the CRN for the course
adding to your course registration list

NOTE: This GRST 800AA course can be added up until the last day to register for courses penalty free online. To register after this date, please contact the Faculty of Graduate Studies & Research.