Academic Catalog 2020-2021

Academic Standing for the MBA Program Consistent with the academic policies of Bluefield College, satisfactory academic standing for the MBA program will be determined by completion of six graduate semester hours or greater per term with no grade below a B. Students must maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4 point scale. Grading, grade appeals, and grade changes will be con- sistent with the institution’s existing academic policies and can be found in the Bluefield College Academic Catalog. Transfer Credits Bluefield College School of Business (BC SOB) will review student requests for transfer credit of core business classes on a case by case basis, and at the recommendation of the registrar. The student will need to submit a course description, and if available, the syl- labus of the course related to the transfer request, to the BC registrar. Transfer credits are accepted with the following conditions: 1. The course requested for transfer must have been successfully completed at a region- ally accredited institution. 2. The transfer course must be comparable in content and credit hours to course that is taught at Bluefield College SOB. 3. A maximum of 6 semester hours can be transferred. 4. BSN-a minimum grade of C is required for all transfer work. 5. MBA-a minimum grade of B is required for all transfer work. 6. There is a five-year time limit for transfer courses meeting the above conditions. Withdrawal and Transfer from the Caudill School of Business Students who voluntarily withdraw from the program and desire to be readmitted at a later date must follow the same admission procedure as newly applying candidates. The Bluefield College Caudill School of Business reserves the right to request, at any time, the withdrawal of a student from the program whose health, conduct, or level of achievement makes such action advisable. Students who are involuntarily withdrawn from the program cannot reapply. The School discourages transfers from its MBA program. In the event of a transfer, the student is responsible for all arrangements and expenses. Written notification of intent to transfer should be provided to the Dean of the School. Bluefield College Admission Requirements: Submit an application to Bluefield College Admissions Office. Have official copies of transcripts from every institution attended sent to Bluefield College. Be admitted to Bluefield College MBA program by meeting the general requirements for admission as an online degree student.

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