1. Request a course waiver. Send your request for a course waiver, and your official course description, to the MBA Advisor via email. The Advisor will forward the information to the appropriate Department Chair for review and let you know once a decision is reached.
2. Pass a proficiency exam. Call the MBA Office at 419.530.2775 and ask to speak to the secretary to schedule an appointment to take a proficiency exam.
What do the marks behind the MBA Core Courses on my MBA Program Plan of Study mean?
You will only have tally marks behind the MBA Core Courses if you successfully completed undergraduate business courses at an AACSB accredited university. The tally marks indicate the number of classes you completed in that functional area during your undergraduate studies. If you have 3 or more tally marks behind a class, you are eligible to replace the core class in that area with any MBA elective.
For example, a student who completed 7 Finance classes and 3 Marketing classes as an undergraduate at UT, would be eligible to replace BUAD 6200 and BUAD 6300. This option allows students with an AACSB accredited business background to customize their degree to a greater extent, but does not decrease the minimum number of credit hours needed to graduate. All MBA students must complete a minimum of 11 classes (33 credit hours) at the 6000 level.
How do I register for classes?
You can register for classes by logging on to the myUT portal with your UTAD username and password: http://myut.utoledo.edu
You can also register by going to Rocket Solution Central:
Rocket Hall 1200
419.530.8700
rocketsolutioncentral@utoledo.edu
How do I activate my UTAD account?
1. Go to: http://myutaccount.utoledo.edu/
2. Enter your Rocket number. As you type in this number, you will only see asterisks (*) displayed; this is so no one can read your information as you type it in.
3. Enter your date of birth in the format specified on the webpage.
4. If a message is displayed saying there is an error, the Rocket number or date of birth do not match what is stored in the Active Directory. Click on the back arrow button in the upper left of your browser's menu bar. Try retyping whichever field had the error. If you still have problems, please contact the Help Desk at 419.530.3644.
5. Click on Activate Your UTAD Account.
6. Read the computer usage policy and click I Agree.
7. If everything is found correctly, you will see a new screen displaying your name and the user ID that you have been assigned for the UTAD domain. You will also be asked to enter the password for your UTAD account. You will have to enter it a second time to confirm it.
8. Click on the Set button.
9. You will be asked to enter a question that only you know the answer to. This will allow you to make changes to your password, or to reset your password if you have forgotten it. Type in your question and enter your answer.
10. Click the Set button.
11. At this point, your account will be activated, your password set and the question and answer stored. If you do not already have an email account, you will be asked if you want a university email account. Click Yes to create one.
12. You are then notified that a mailbox has been created. It can take up to four hours for your mailbox to become active. Click Continue.
13. You should get a message saying your university computer account has been activated. You now have a UTAD account and a myUT username.
14. Click Confirm.
15. Please write down the username and home directory path. This information can be found by clicking on view your account information. Look in the user ID field at profile/home/web host field.
What if I am having difficulty activating my account?
If you are having difficulty activating your account, please double-check the following:
• For students, be sure you are registered for classes
• Be sure there are no holds on your account
• Pay any late fees if applicable
If you are still unable to activate your account, please contact the Service Request Line at 419.530.3644. A second option is to contact a lab assistant in any open computing lab:
Student Union 1512
Carlson Library basement 002
Rocket Hall 1559
University Hall 2530
Stranahan Hall 1019
Snyder Memorial 3750
How do I begin choosing which classes to take?
Please see the Registration Guidelines posted to the MBA website.
How many classes should I take per semester?
Students who are working 20 hours or less per week typically take 3 - 4 classes (9 - 12 credit hours) each semester. Students who are working 40 or more hours per week typically take 1- 2 classes (3 – 6 credit hours) each semester. The MBA Office does not require students to take a minimum number of credit hours per semester. If you have federal student loans, please check with the Office of Student Financial Aid regarding minimum credit hour requirements. If you are attending classes on a student visa, please check with the Office of International Student Services regarding minimum credit hour requirements.
Are most MBA classes offered during the day or at night?
Most MBA classes are offered in the evening. Several classes are also offered online each semester. Please see the Course Schedules posted to the MBA website by semester for more specific information.
Where can I find course descriptions?
http://www.utoledo.edu/catalog/2008catalog/general_2008.html
Why do I get a PREQ and TEST SCORE ERROR when I try to register for classes?
If you have been waived from some Common Body of Knowledge courses, you may get a PREQ and TEST SCORE ERROR when you attempt to register. This occurs because it is not always possible for our system to recognize undergraduate equivalent courses that were completed prior to being admitted to the MBA program. If you receive a PREQ and TEST SCORE ERROR for a class you are eligible for, please do one of the following:
Call the MBA Office at 419.530.2775 and leave the following information:
Name, Rocket number, class(es) you are trying to add (e.g., BUAD 6100), and whether you are trying to register for Fall, Spring or Summer. Also send an email to the MBA Advisor with this information.
A permit can be provided to override the PREQ and TEST SCORE ERROR, but after the permit is entered into the system, the student still must take the action to register for the class. It is not possible for anyone in the MBA office to register you for classes. Students must initiate the action to register for classes.
What specializations are available in the MBA program?
Please see the MBA Specializations posted to the MBA website.
What if I want to change my specialization?
Please send an email to the MBA Advisor indicating which specialization(s) you plan on pursuing. The Advisor will complete a Status Change Request and submit it to the College of Graduate Studies on your behalf so your student account can be updated.
Can I earn more than one specialization?
Yes. It is possible to have two specializations denoted on your official transcript.
Do I have to write a thesis?
No. A thesis is not part of the MBA program. BUAD 6900, Strategic Management Capstone, is designed to tie all the aspects of the program together, ideally in your final semester.
What are the deadlines to add/drop classes?
Please see the Academic Calendar available at: http://www.utoledo.edu/offices/provost/main/calendar/index.html
What happens if I need to withdraw from a class?
The deadline to withdraw from a class is also available on the Academic Calendar at the link above. If you withdraw from a class, you will not receive any type of refund, and there will be a W permanently recorded on your official transcript indicating you withdrew from the class. The W does not have any impact on your grade point average.
Is there a minimum grade I need to earn in each class?
Yes. You must earn a C or better in every required class on your MBA plan of study. If you earn a C- or below, you must take the class again. Also, you must maintain a minimum cumulative graduate grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher.
Who do I contact with questions about billing on my student account?
Please contact Rocket Solutions Central: Rocket Hall 1200, 419.530.8700, rocketsolutioncentral@utoledo.edu
How do I find contact information for UT faculty and staff?
Go to the MBA website and click on Campus Directory on the top of the homepage to search for faculty and staff by name.
What are the MBA office hours?
Monday-Friday 8:30 am--5:00 pm
Walk-in advising is available:
Monday 3:00 pm--5:00 pm
Tuesday 11:00 am--1:00 pm
Friday 10:00 am--12:00 pm
During all other times, advising is available by appointment only. Please call 419.530.2775 to schedule an appointment.
Do I need a student ID card?
Yes. You will need a Rocket Card, the official UT identification card. Your Rocket Card gives you access to academic buildings, computer labs, the Student Recreation Center, the Student Medical Center and other services on and around campus. To get your Rocket Card, you will need to bring a valid picture ID (e.g., driver’s license, passport, etc.) to the Campus Community Support Services Office.
Campus Community Support Services Office
Rocket Hall 1610
419.530.5842
http://www.rocketcard.utoledo.edu/
Where can I buy a parking permit?
Please visit http://parking.utoledo.edu/default.asp for more information on parking permits.
How will I know when I am eligible to graduate?
We recommend that you keep track of all the classes you take, and grades you earn, on the MBA Program Check Sheet that is provided with your letter of admission. Due to the length of the program, it is not possible to run a degree audit on the myUT portal. You can always schedule an appointment with the MBA Advisor to verify your remaining requirements.
In order to be eligible to graduate from the MBA program all students must:
Is it possible to graduate with honors?
No. There are not any honor distinctions at the graduate level.
Do I need to apply for graduation?
Yes. Be sure to submit a complete Graduation Application to the Registrar’s Office in the semester in which you plan to graduate. Please see the links below for the application and deadlines:
Application: http://registrar.utoledo.edu/forms.asp
Deadlines: http://www.utoledo.edu/offices/provost/main/calendar/index.html
Can I participate in a graduation ceremony?
The University of Toledo hosts a campus-wide graduation ceremony at the end of every Fall and Spring semester. The College of Business Administration hosts a ceremony for business students at the end of every Spring semester. If you are graduating in Summer semester, you can attend the Fall or Spring ceremony.
For more information regarding the College of Business Administration Spring ceremony, please visit the following website, or contact Sandy Whitman: http://www.utoledo.edu/business/Convocation/index.html
For more information regarding The University of Toledo campus-wide Fall or Spring ceremony, please visit the following website, or contact Kathy Sullivan: http://www.utoledo.edu/offices/registrar/main_campus/commencement.html