MBA Catalog - graduate studies at assumption college

ASSUMPTION COLLEGE
GRADUATE SCHOOL
2 0 0 8 – 2 0 1 0 C A T A L O G
M B A / M A S T E R O F B U S I N E S S A D M I N I S T R A T I O N
Develop the creativity, knowledge,
and critical decision-making
skills that are in high demand in
contemporary business.
MBA ASSUMPTION
There’s more to business than simply the bottom line.

When you decide to excel in business...
MBA ASSUMPTION
ASSUMPTION COLLEGE GRADUATE SCHOOL
500 Salisbury Street Worcester, MA 01609
(508) 767-7387 / (888) 882-7786 FAX (508) 767-7030 / e-mail: graduate@assumption.edu
www.assumption.edu/graduate

Rise above the norm.
E L E V A T E Y O U R C A R E E R W I T H T H E C R I T I C A L
S T R A T E G I C M A N A G E M E N T S K I L L S T H A T A R E
I N H I G H D E M A N D.
On behalf of my faculty colleagues, I offer you a warm welcome
to the MBA program at Assumption College. We hope that you will
find the program stimulating, rewarding, and valuable in advancing
your business career or education.
In addition to the depth of quality courses, congenial atmosphere,
and the willingness of our instructors to help each student develop
his or her expertise, Assumption offers unique advantages to help
you advance your career or education.
• With an average class size of 17 or less, you’ll have constant
dialogue with professors and peers.
• “Ethics fusion” curriculum emphasizes values in business.
• Faculty hold high-level degrees and possess real-world
experience with diverse perspectives.
• Business school rigor is combined with effective liberal arts
teaching methodology.
• An innovative track is offered for individuals without
undergraduate business degrees.
• Learn from fellow professionals who face similar challenges
in a variety of organizational settings.
• The degree is an exceptional economic value.
• Students apply newfound knowledge immediately at work.
• Campus is convenient, safe and welcoming.
Our graduates know that their confidence as business professionals comes not from their title
but largely from the knowledge they gained at Assumption. We welcome you to join us.
Jeffrey Hunter, D.B.A.
Director, MBA Assumption
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What you’ll learn:
Your education will go beyond
theory and textbooks.
At Assumption, we
recognize that there’s
more to business than
simply the bottom line.
Our unique “Ethics Fusion”
approach provides students not
only with the technical and
decision-making skills that are
the hallmark of a successful
business or organizational
strategist, but also in-depth exposure to a set
of core values. Graduates of MBA Assumption
learn ethical decision-making models and
how to apply them to issues and situations
that may be encountered across all business
disciplines.
Our graduates develop the capability of
recognizing ethical problems in business and
an understanding of how the right decisions
are to be made – qualities that are in great
demand in the contemporary workplace. And,
the MBA Assumption curriculum treats nonprofit,
social service, government, health care
and similar organizations with the same
intensity as “for-profit” businesses.

LISA BENGYAK, MBA ’04
Manager / Disability Benefits Center
UnumProvident
Worcester, MA
“It was an empowering
experience that transformed
how I perceive and solve
problems. I now welcome
creative thinking, and have
the confidence and analytical
skills to identify solutions
that work.”
“It was extraordinary and exciting to have a
continuous dialogue with fellow professionals who
came from a variety of roles in many industries.
Professors encouraged us to bring real-world
challenges to class, so that we would be exposed
to solutions to apply immediately in our work.”
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How you’ll learn:
A merge of the Liberal Arts tradition
with high level business education
Small and highly interactive classes,
typically with 17 or fewer students,
offer a rich learning experience.
Consistent with the liberal arts
approach to learning, emphasis is
placed on critical thinking, including
mastery of why things are done, not
simply how. Faculty take pride in being
able to provide personal attention to students’
coursework and career planning. Technology
allows us to offer “blended” courses which
preserve the essence of the face-to-face class-
room environment we value, while at the
same time providing the convenience of
online learning to students with demanding
outside schedules.
MBA Assumption welcomes students
with little or no prior formal education in
business. These active participants with backgrounds
in other fields add diversity and
quality to the discourse in the classroom. Our
students consistently report that because of
their graduate school experience they form
personal and professional relationships with
each other that last years after graduation.

Who teaches:
Not your average business
school professors
All MBA Assumption faculty are
highly qualified in several
dimensions.
First, and most important,
they are excellent teachers. In
addition, all have one or more
degrees in business, the majority
of which are terminal degrees,
coupled with years of practitioner
experience. They’ve learned it, they’ve
done it, and they’re uniquely suited to
pass on their knowledge and experience
to others. But what distinguishes
MBA Assumption faculty from those
at other schools is the unusually broad
scope of their backgrounds. In addition
to business degrees, our faculty have
earned advanced degrees in more than
twenty academic disciplines beyond
Business Studies, including
Communication, Law, Philosophy,
Education, Sociology, Psychology,
English, Economics, and more. As a
result, our graduates learn not only
about business, but about how
business fits into the rest of the world.
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How you’ll succeed
in the program and your career
The primary goal of the MBA
curriculum is the development of
knowledge, skills, abilities and
competencies in individuals who
wish to excel and advance in their
careers, or to pursue higher education
in business. MBA Assumption
graduates are qualified to enter and
succeed as leaders in any field of
enterprise, whether domestic or
international, for profit or not, in commerce,
social service, health care, government or
other organizations. In addition, our graduates
are well positioned to continue their
studies to the doctoral level.
Students are expected to develop research
and articulation skills early in the program.
Then emphasis is placed on learning effective
and ethical decision-making, problem-solv-
ing, and strategy development in the functional
areas of any organization: Finance,
Marketing, Operations, Human Resources
and Information Technology.
The program offers several areas of
concentration for those who may wish to
specialize:
• Accounting
• Finance and Economics
• Human Resources
• International Business
• Management
• Marketing
• Nonprofit Leadership
As is consistent with our general, flexible
approach to education, students, in consultation
with their academic advisor, may design
a combination of other courses which tailors
the program to meet their own unique needs.

JOE BECKER, MBA ’05
Section Manager
Verizon Communications
Marlboro, MA
“The program provided the
ideal pace and flexibility for
my life. I was able to adjust
the course load however I
needed to fit commitments
to career and family.”
“The curriculum offered an excellent balance
between providing critical management and
people skills and thoroughly covering all facets of
business. The emphasis on interpersonal dynamics
and how to effectively manage people has been
especially valuable in my career, in which I’ve
managed both union and non-union employees.”
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A S S U M P T I O N G R A D U AT E S C H O O L G R A D U A T E S C H O O L B U S I N E S S P R O G R A M S
The Department of Business Studies offers the Master of
Business Administration (MBA) degree, as well as the
Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies (CAGS), and
the combined BA/MBA.
T H E M A S T E R O F B U S I N E S S
A D M I N I S T R A T I O N P R O G R A M
The MBA program has been designed to provide professional
preparation for men and women who wish to study
on a part-time basis. The primary goal of the MBA program
is to provide the opportunity for qualified persons to develop
the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies which
will constitute a foundation for career growth and development
in business, government or other organizations, or
continuation of higher education in business. Enrollment in
the MBA program is open to any qualified person who
meets the requirements stated in this catalog.
In the program, emphasis is placed on effective development
of effective research, articulation, ethical problemsolving,
and strategic decision-making skills. While including
required study in the key functional areas of management,
the program offers ample flexibility so that the student can
focus his/her study in a chosen area by completing one of
the optional concentrations available. Alternatively, the
student may, in consultation with the Director, design a
package of elective courses which tailors the program to
meet individual needs.
A D M I S S I O N R E Q U I R E M E N T S
The Assumption MBA Program is open to students with a
baccalaureate degree in any field of undergraduate study.
The cumulative overall grade point average should be at
least 2.75. Applications for admission are accepted on a
rolling basis and, when complete, will be evaluated by a faculty
Admissions Committee. The Committee seeks to admit
students with the potential for successful performance at
the graduate level and considers all materials submitted.
A completed application consists of:
Application Form: Complete the MBA form (in this catalog
or online at www.assumption.edu/graduate) and submit
with the $30 application fee (waived for Assumption
College matriculated students and graduates).
Transcripts: Arrange to have official transcripts submitted
for all undergraduate and relevant graduate coursework.
Official transcripts are required for any transfer course work.
Current Resume: Attach a current resume (even if you
have just graduated from college).
Personal Statement: Attach a statement of your reasons
for applying to the program that reflects your writing ability.
Recommendations: Submit three recommendations from
individuals in a position to assess your potential performance
in an MBA program. At least one, and preferably more
of these references, should be from former professors or
other academics. Only letters that are academic or professional
in nature will be considered. Recommendations must
be submitted on the forms found in this catalog or on the
Assumption Graduate School web site.
References from friends, relatives, or peers/colleagues
at work are generally not helpful to the Admissions
Committee. Multiple references from the same employer
are also discouraged.
If you are relying on work references because of the
unavailability of academic references, anyone you ask to
complete a reference should focus directly on your ability to
meet the demands of a graduate program in business, and
not merely report on your employment.
English Language Testing: Applicants whose official or
native tongue is not English must submit their TOEFL or
IELTS scores. (See www.toefl.org or www.ielts.org) See
under “International Students” for more information.
Applicants can submit materials at any time. When all
materials are received by the Graduate Office they will be
forwarded to the Department of Business Studies and
reviewed by the Admissions Committee.
NOTE:
1. GMAT scores are not required.
2. An interview is not required, however candidates
are welcome to contact the MBA Director at any
time with any questions about the program.
3. The Admissions Committee reserves the right
to request additional materials in support of the
candidate’s application.
The following items are applicable for both MBA and
CAGS program applicants:
• All documents, transcripts and other papers submitted for
admittance become the property of the College and will
not be returned.
• Courses taken by correspondence will not satisfy prerequisite
requirements. Online courses from nationally or
regionally accredited institutions will be accepted.
• A student is not officially admitted or rejected until he/she
has been notified by the Director of Graduate Enrollment,
Management, & Services. Applicants are notified of their
status in writing.
• After official notification of acceptance, application and
transcripts are kept on file for one year. If the candidate
has not matriculated by the end of a year, he/she ordinarily
reapplies and is subject to the rules and regulations that
are in effect at the time of the new application.
• Incomplete dossiers are kept on file no longer than one year.
• The Commonwealth of Massachusetts requires that, prior
to attending classes, graduate students must be immu-

nized against measles, mumps, rubella, diphtheria, tetanus,
hepatitis B, and meningitis. For specific information, call
the Graduate Medical Secretary at 508-767-7507.
C O N D I T I O N A L A C C E P T A N C E
When there are deficiencies in a candidate’s entrance
credentials, the applicant may be admitted conditionally.
Upon satisfaction of the conditions set forth in the letter
of acceptance, the student becomes fully matriculated.
S P E C I A L S T U D E N T S T A T U S
Prospective students who are considering the MBA
Program may take a maximum of two courses as a Special
Student while they complete their application or their
evaluation of the program. To enroll as a Special Student,
arrange for an interview with the MBA Director and submit
copies of your undergraduate transcripts. Special Students
must complete their application for admission before registering
for additional courses.
Admittance as a Special Student to course work in the
graduate program does not imply admittance to candidacy
for an advanced degree.
Undergraduate students enrolled in MBA courses with
appropriate permission will be considered Special Students
and will be subject to the normal limit of two MBA courses
before admission to the MBA program.
Students who are matriculated in programs at other
institutions may register for MBA courses upon submission
of a statement from such institutions confirming their permission
to take courses at Assumption College.
I N T E R N A T I O N A L S T U D E N T S
Those applicants who have attained a level of education
officially considered as equivalent of a bachelor’s degree
from an American institution of higher education are
eligible for admission to the MBA Program.
Applicants whose native or official tongue is not
English are required to provide evidence of English proficiency
through the Test of English as a Foreign Language
(TOEFL) or International Language Testing System
(IELTS). Information about these tests are available from
TOEFL at www.toefl.org, Box 899, Princeton, NJ 08540 or
from IELTS at www.ielts.org, IELTS Inc., 100 East Corson
Street, Suite 200, Pasadena, CA 91103.
The minimum accepted score for TOEFL is 540 paper
and 200 computer and for IELTS is 6.0.
Students whose undergraduate or graduate transcripts
are not in English must provide certified English translations
of these documents, as well as the originals. A transcript
evaluation is often necessary to determine if the
degree obtained is equivalent to an American bachelor’s
degree.
All international students must also complete
Assumption College’s International Student Information
Form concerning their financial resources or agency
support. Forms and information are available from the
Office of Student Life at 508-767-7401.
SUNNY MAK, MBA ’99
Chief Estimator
W.T. Rich Company, Inc.
Allston, MA
“The MBA did wonders to
get me where I am. I learned
how a successful company
runs from top to bottom,
and how to move within a
corporation to grow as an
employee and add value.”
“The emphasis on human dynamics within an
organization was very beneficial for my career.
I understand what motivates people and how
to enlist support from, and maintain positive
relationships with, colleagues. Having fellow
students who were working professionals made it
a rich experience with a ‘real world’ foundation.”
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A S S U M P T I O N G R A D U AT E S C H O O L M B A P R O G R A M O V E R V I E W
The Assumption MBA program consists of eight prerequisite
Foundation Courses (24 credit hours) and twelve graduate
management courses (36 credit hours), completed within a
seven year period. The Foundation Course requirements may
be satisfied in a number of ways (see below). Up to four
graduate level courses may be transferred into the program.
M B A F O U N D A T I O N C O U R S E S
All candidates are required to satisfy the Foundation
Course requirements either by taking the courses listed
below or their equivalents:
MBA550 - Language of Business I
Accounting (A) & Management (B)
MBA551 - Language of Business II
Economics (A) & Marketing (B)
MBA552 - Tools of Business I
Statistics (A) & Finance (B)
MBA553 - Tools of Business II
Quantitative Methods (A) & Simulation (B)
These requirements may be satisfied on the basis of:
(1) successful prior undergraduate performance (a grade
of B- or better), (2) successful completion of the equivalent
course at the undergraduate level as a post-graduate,
(3) a satisfactory score on a CLEP or Challenge Exam
(see below), or (4) successful completion of the courses
(MBA550-553) in the MBA program.
The MBA Director, based on recommendations of the
Admissions Committee, will determine which, if any, of
these Foundation Course requirements will be waived based
on the candidate’s prior education.
CLEP and Challenge Exams: Any student seeking waiver
of a Foundation course on the basis of a CLEP or Challenge
Exam must have the results of such exam reported to the
MBA Director within six months after matriculation, and
before enrolling in any MBA course requiring the course as
a prerequisite.
A Challenge Exam may be requested in any of the
Foundation courses. Please contact the MBA Director for
details. These exams are administered for a fee at Assumption
at various times throughout the year.
G E N E R A L M B A R E Q U I R E M E N T S
The MBA program at Assumption consists of 12 courses
(36 credit hours) of work at the graduate level (in addition
to satisfying the Foundation requirements):
Functional Core (5 courses)
MBA600 - Business Ethics
MBA601 - Human and Organizational Behavior
MBA602 - Marketing Strategy Development
MBA603 - Financial Strategy Development
MBA604 - Operations Strategy Development
MBA605 - Accounting Decisions for Managers***
*** For students with limited background in Accounting as
determined by the Admissions Committee
Electives (6 courses, or 5 if required to take MBA605)
6 Electives — from MBA700-999 (excluding MBA800)
As an option, four of these electives may be used to satisfy
the requirements for a Concentration.
Integrative Experience - Capstone (1 course)
MBA800 - Business Strategy
R E Q U I R E M E N T S : M B A D E G R E E
Course Requirements (12 courses)
The Master of Business Administration Degree requires 36
graduate credits, in addition to satisfying the prerequisite
Foundation requirements.
Time Limit
All requirements for the MBA degree must be satisfied
within seven calendar years of matriculation. In unusual
cases, students may submit written requests for an extension
to the MBA Director, who may make recommendations
to the Dean of the Graduate School.
Inactive Students
Students who do not enroll for four (4) consecutive semesters
(including Summer), will be considered as inactive,
withdrawn from the program and notified in writing. Such
students may request reactivation, which may be granted or
denied, based on the facts and circumstances. If granted,
there may be conditions attached. If denied, the student
may reapply with no guarantee of acceptance or credit for
prior courses taken.
Grading
The grades in the MBA program are as follows: A, A-, B+,
B, B-, C+, C, C-, D+, D, D- and F. Except as noted below, a
grade lower than B- is not acceptable for credit. Failures are
not removed from the student transcript. An MBA student
is allowed a maximum of two grades of C+ or C for credit,
except in Foundations courses. A third C+ or lower grade is
not acceptable for credit. The course must be retaken or
replaced. A fourth C+ or lower grade indicates unsatisfactory
progress towards the MBA degree and will result in dismissal
from the program.
The “I” (Incomplete) is given when a student for a
reasonable cause does not complete the requirements of a
course. If the Incomplete is not changed to a grade by the
marking time of the following semester, the grade will be
changed automatically to a Failure. In extenuating circumstances,
the MBA Director may petition the Dean of the
Graduate School for an extension to complete the work in
the course.
The “W” on a transcript signifies that the student has
officially withdrawn from a course.
A minimum average QPA of 3.0 in all MBA core,
elective, and capstone courses is required for graduation. A
minimum grade of B- is required in all prerequisite courses
(MBA 550-553) for continuation in the program. All students
whose QPA falls below this minimum will be subject
to a progress review and possible termination of matriculated
student status.

A S S U M P T I O N G R A D U AT E S C H O O L C E R T I F I C A T E O F A D V A N C E D G R A D U A T E S T U D I E S
The Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies (CAGS) is
an additional program of study for those interested in continuing
their professional studies in business and leadership.
Candidates for the CAGS may already hold a master’s or
other advanced degree and wish to gain in-depth knowledge
and skills in one of our six areas of concentration Accounting,
Finance, Management, Marketing, Human Resource
Management, International Management, and Nonprofit
Leadership — or in a specialty area tailored specifically to a
student’s desires. Contact the Director of the MBA program
for more details about pursuing the CAGS, including admission
and application requirements, and course of study.
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A S S U M P T I O N T H E C O M B I N E D B A / M B A P R O G R A M F O R A C C O U N T I N G M A J O R S
CPA candidates should note that most states (including
Massachusetts) have adopted a requirement of 150 credit
hours of college education as a condition for earning the
Certificate. While the requirement does not specifically call
for a graduate degree, 30 credit-hours represent a full year
of study beyond the bachelor’s degree. Assumption has
designed a combined BA/MBA program to enable accounting
majors who are likely CPA candidates, to begin their
graduate studies during their senior year, satisfy the additional
30-hours requirement, and receive both a BA
and an MBA degree.
C O M B I N E D B A / M B A A D M I S S I O N
R E Q U I R E M E N T S
To meet the needs of Assumption College senior accounting
majors who wish to satisfy the 150 hours requirement,
students may apply for acceptance into the MBA program
during the Spring semester of their junior year. In accordance
with the policy outlined in the Assumption College
Undergraduate Catalog, students must have an overall QPA
of 2.75 and a QPA of 3.0 in their major to be considered for
this program.
In the Spring semester of their junior year, students
must obtain the written permission of the Dean of the
College and the Chairperson of Business Studies to enroll
in graduate courses. Senior accounting majors who are
accepted into this program may substitute two MBA
courses, chosen in consultation with the MBA Director,
for the two additional accounting electives outlined in
the accounting major in the undergraduate catalog.
In exceptional cases, accounting majors entering their
senior year with advanced academic standing (at least 96
credits completed by the end of junior year) may, with the
approval of the Dean of the College and the MBA Director,
take an additional two MBA courses during their senior
year. These additional two MBA courses may not substitute
for any required undergraduate courses or credits. Under no
circumstances may the total number of MBA courses taken
during senior year exceed four, nor may the student take
more than two MBA courses per semester. Permission to take
these additional two MBA courses is contingent upon the student
being accepted into the BA/MBA program as discussed
below.
In addition to receiving written permission to take
MBA courses during senior year, BA/MBA candidates must
submit a formal application for acceptance into the MBA
program and be evaluated in the normal manner. The
completed application for admission must be submitted to the
Graduate Office no later than November 1 of the candidate’s
senior year. The candidate will be notified of the decision
prior to the start of the spring semester, and if accepted into
the program, will be allowed to register for spring semester
MBA courses.
Assumption College undergraduate accounting majors
will have satisfied the Foundation course requirements in
accounting, economics, finance, management, marketing
and statistics through their undergraduate program.
Quantitative methods is not a requirement for the
undergraduate accounting major and will not be required
for this BA/MBA program. Three courses constitutes fulltime
enrollment in the MBA program.
M B A D E G R E E R E Q U I R E M E N T S
The MBA degree requirements for this combined BA/MBA
program are summarized below.
Foundation Courses
The following requirements are satisfied by the undergraduate
Assumption College Accounting major:
550A(Accounting), 550B(Management), 551A(Economics),
551B(Marketing), 552A(Statistics), and 552B(Finance).
No other Foundations courses are required of
BA/MBA students.
Students accepted into the BA/MBA program will be expected
to complete the following Functional Core courses:
• MBA600 - Business Ethics
• MBA601 - Human & Organizational Behavior
• MBA602 - Marketing Strategy Development
• MBA603 - Financial Strategy Development
• MBA729 - Technical & Professional
Communications Seminar
OR
MBA604 - Operation Strategy Development
Electives (6 courses)
Students need to take six electives from the MBA offerings.
For students preparing to take the Uniform CPA
Examination, it is strongly recommended that they complete
the Accounting Concentration (four courses) within their
electives.
Integrative Experience (Capstone - 1 course)
The final course is MBA800 - Business Strategy.

A S S U M P T I O N G R A D U AT E S C H O O L O P T I O N A L C O N C E N T R A T I O N S
The MBA program offers several optional concentrations
for those students who wish to pursue an emphasis in a
selected area of study. Students may wish to consider one
of the following concentrations by choosing a minimum
of four electives (out of the six required electives) from
one of the areas listed below. From time to time, MBA712 -
Special Topics is offered covering topics that may be designated
as appropriate for certain concentrations. It is the
student’s responsibility to track electives taken that qualify
for a concentration, and notify the MBA Director prior to
graduation.
Accounting
MBA700 - Advanced Managerial Accounting
MBA701 - Internal & Operational Auditing
MBA703 - Financial Aspects of Mergers
MBA704 - Tax Concepts for Managers
MBA705 - Corporate Financial Reporting
MBA706 - International Accounting & Taxation
MBA711 - Small Business Management
MBA907 - Accounting for Nonprofit Organizations
Finance / Economics
MBA703 - Financial Aspects of Mergers
MBA704 - Tax Concepts for Managers
MBA705 - Corporate Financial Reporting
MBA723 - Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management
MBA724 - International Corporate Finance
MBA725 - Managerial Economics
Human Resources
MBA707 - Human Resource Management
MBA708 - Labor Relations
MBA710 - Business and Society
MBA718 - Management Information Systems
MBA726 - Organizational Development & Change
MBA729 - Technical & Professional Communication
Seminar
MBA730 - International Human Resource Management
MBA731 - Training and Development
MBA732 - Compensation & Benefits
MBA734 - Managing Diversity
International Business
MBA706 - International Accounting and Taxation
MBA709 - International Management
MBA715 - International Marketing
MBA724 - International Corporate Finance
MBA727 - International Business (Doing Business In a
Specific Region/Country)
MBA729 - Technical & Professional Communication
Seminar
MBA730 - International Human Resource Management
Management
MBA701 - Internal & Operational Auditing
MBA704 - Tax Concepts for Managers
MBA707 - Human Resource Management
MBA708 - Labor Relations
MBA709 - International Management
MBA710 - Business and Society
MBA711 - Small Business Management
MBA718 - Management Information Systems
MBA720 - Purchasing & Supply Management
MBA722 - Project Management
MBA726 - Organizational Development & Change
MBA728 - Legal Frameworks of Business
MBA729 - Technical & Professional Communication
Seminar
MBA734 - Managing Diversity
MBA743 - Leadership
MBA745 - Nonprofit Management
Marketing
MBA711 - Small Business Management
MBA713 - Business Research Seminar
MBA715 - International Marketing
MBA716 - Promotional Strategy
MBA717 - Strategies for Services Marketing
MBA718 - Management Information Systems
MBA729 - Technical & Professional Communication
Seminar
Nonprofit Leadership
MBA901 - Strategic Planning and Implementation for
Nonprofit Organizations*
MBA902 - Fundraising for Nonprofit Organizations
MBA903 - Marketing and Public Relations for Nonprofit
Organizations
MBA904 - Financial Management for Nonprofit
Organizations
MBA905 - Leadership and Human Resource Management
for Nonprofit Organizations*
MBA906 - Governance, Executive Leadership and Ethics in
Nonprofit Organizations*
MBA907 - Accounting for Nonprofit Organizations.
* Pending final approval
Program
emphasis
is placed
on helping
business
professionals
develop
effective
research,
articulation,
problemsolving,
and
strategic
decisionmaking
skills
that make
a difference.
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A S S U M P T I O N G R A D U AT E S C H O O L A C A D E M I C I N F O R M A T I O N & P R O C E D U R E S
R E G I S T R A T I O N P R O C E D U R E S
General
Class schedules are e-mailed to all students and prospects,
and posted to the MBA web site at least one month prior
to the start of the next semester. Registrations are accepted
on a first come, first served basis. You may register by mail,
e-mail, fax or in person. Early registration is advised because
of normal course enrollment limits of 25, and in some cases
15.
Registration Fee/Payment
There is a $20 Registration Fee per semester. (If you register
for both summer sessions at the same time, there will be a
single $20 fee.) Late Registrations (after the date specified)
will be charged a $10 Late Fee.
Payment of Tuition and Fees can be made by personal
check, credit card (MasterCard, Visa, Discover Card) or
promissory note. Full payment is required before attending
classes.
Promissory Notes
If you are paying in whole or in part with a Company
Promissory Note, you will be required to present a letter of
authorization from your employer at the time of registration.
You are required to sign a conditional promissory
note in person, at the time of Registration to Assumption
College guaranteeing payment should your employer
default. The portion not covered by a promissory note must
be paid by check or credit card at the time of registration.
In the unlikely event that the student defaults on the terms
of the promissory note the student will be assessed a promissory
note default fee.
Special Students
Special students who are registering for the first time must
submit copies of transcripts of all prior academic coursework
to the MBA Director in advance of the registration
date. These students are automatically wait-listed for upper
level courses (MBA600+) until matriculated students have
registered.
A C A D E M I C G R I E V A N C E P R O C E D U R E
If a student has a grievance concerning grades and other
academic issues, he/she may seek resolution through the
Academic Grievance Procedure. The academic grievance
procedure process and criteria may be obtained at the
Graduate School office.
A C A D E M I C H O N E S T Y
Representing the work of another as one’s own is a violation
of fundamental principles of truthfulness and an offense
against the academic community. Academic dishonesty
may, at the discretion of the instructor, result in the student
failing the course. Academic dishonesty includes cheating on
examinations, as well as plagiarism (failure to credit properly
the ideas, organization of material or phrasing of another,
including the use of term paper or reference paper services).
Submitting one’s own work, in part or in whole, to
more than one instructor without proper notification is also
academically dishonest and subject to appropriate disciplinary
action.
A C C O M M O D A T I O N S F O R L E A R N I N G
D I S A B I L I T I E S
Students with learning disabilities, ADHD/ADD, chronic
medical conditions, physical disabilities, or psychiatric
disabilities who plan to request academic accommodations
must self-identify and provide appropriate recent documentation
of disability to the Director of Disability Services.
Individual Education Plans (IEP) and 504 Plans are not
considered documentation and do not carry over to higher
education. Documentation guidelines are available at:
www.assumption.edu/acad/ASC/disabilities.html.
Once documentation has been reviewed by the college,
the student must schedule a meeting with the Director
Disability Services. During this meeting, the student and
director will determine reasonable accommodations. Please be
aware that some accommodations may take up to 12 weeks to
implement. Students are strongly advised to begin the process
of self-identification, eligibility, and accommodation determination
well before the start of the semester in order to provide
the college with reasonable notice.
Students must request accommodations each semester.
Students who are registered with Disability Services will
receive an email reminder, sent to their Assumption.edu
email account at the start of each semester.
A U D I T S
With permission of the MBA Director, a Special Student or,
in special cases, a matriculated student may audit a course.
The fee is one-half of the regular three-credit-hour fee. A
student who changes status from credit to audit after the
seventh week of classes (or, in summer sessions, after the
third week) must have permission of the MBA Director and
the Dean of the Graduate School. No refund is available to
those who change status from degree credit to audit. All
changes must be processed by the registrar prior to the last
class meeting.
C L A S S A T T E N D A N C E
Instructors have the prerogative of establishing specific
attendance requirements in their own courses. Each student
has the responsibility to keep fully informed of class assignments,
special activities and examinations of all types, and
to meet the requirements of the course.
C O N D I T I O N A L L Y A C C E P T E D S T U D E N T S
Conditionally accepted students will have a maximum of
two (2) years from their acceptance to satisfy the stipulated
conditions; otherwise the acceptance will be withdrawn. Such
students will need to formally reapply to the program, with no
guarantee of acceptance, if they wish to become active again.

C O U R S E W I T H D R A W A L S / A D D I T I O N S
Course Withdrawals (“drop”): Students may withdraw
from a course at any time up to the eighth class
meeting. To withdraw from a course, the student must
notify the program office of his/her intent to withdraw and
request that a withdrawal form be processed. The date of
withdrawal is the date on which the student has notified the
program office. A student may be administratively withdrawn
upon determination that he/she has not attended
class sessions. See the Financial Information section for the
tuition refund schedule.
Course Additions (“add”): Students may register for
a course up to one week after the start of any given course.
No additions are permitted beyond that date.
Unusual Circumstances Where illness or extraordinary
circumstances require a student to withdraw after the
eighth class meeting, the student may submit a written
statement to the MBA Director requesting a withdrawal
from the course(s).
D I R E C T E D S T U D I E S
Directed studies are allowed with the permission of
the instructor and the Director. Students are normally
limited to two Directed Studies. (Directed Study is not
allowed for MBA601- Human and Organizational Behavior
or MBA800 - Business Strategy.)
E N R O L L M E N T S T A T U S
A student who is enrolled in three or more courses during
the Fall and Spring semesters is considered a full-time
student. All others are considered part-time students.
P R O G R A M D I S M I S S A L
The College reserves the right to dismiss students for poor
academic performance, academic dishonesty, inactive status,
or unprofessional behavior.
P R O G R A M T I M E L I M I T
All requirements for the Master’s degree and the CAGS
must be satisfied within seven calendar years. In unusual
cases, and on the written request of the student, exceptions
to this limit may be recommended to the Dean of the
Graduate School by the MBA Director.
T R A N S F E R C R E D I T S
Students may transfer a maximum of four graduate courses
(12 credits) into the MBA Program from other accredited
programs. Such courses may be taken before or after
matriculation at Assumption. Once matriculated into the
program, prior approval by the MBA Director is required
for courses to be considered for transfer. A grade of B- or
better is required for each transferred course, which must
be no more than seven years old.
JACKIE FOLEY, MBA ’07
Supervisor
Carlin, Charron, & Rosen, LLP (Accounting)
Westboro, MA
“My experience in the MBA
program was very positive.
Dialogue between students
and professors is encouraged,
which makes for a rich
collaborative environment.”
“The classes are small, the curriculum is
flexible, and professors reach out to every
student individually. I, for example, was
approved to do two directed studies, both
of which were very important to me.”
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M A S T E R O F B U S I N E S S A D M I N I S T R AT I O N C O U R S E D E S C R I P T I O N S
F O U N D A T I O N C O U R S E S
M B A 5 5 0 - L A N G U A G E O F B U S I N E S S I
MBA550A Accounting Module – The Accounting module
will provide students with an overview of financial accounting.
It will introduce accounting concepts and terminology,
with a focus on the creation of financial statements. Students
will learn how to analyze corporate annual reports as well as
ethical issues.
MBA550B Management Module - The goal of the
Management module is to familiarize the student with what
we know about how organizations function and how people
behave in them; and to encourage application of this knowledge
to management challenges.
M B A 5 5 1 - L A N G U A G E O F B U S I N E S S I I
MBA551A Economics Module – The Economics module
will provide an overview of micro-and macro economics
with an emphasis on the practical application of economic
thought and theory to current national and international
economic activities.
MBA551B Marketing Module – The Marketing module is
designed to develop the knowledge and skills needed to
understand the role of marketing within the framework of an
organization. Using an analytical and decision-making
approach, students will learn to apply the concepts of marketing
segmentation, and the marketing mix, to the marketing
of products and services within the dynamics of the business
environment.
M B A 5 5 2 – T O O L S O F B U S I N E S S I
MBA552A Statistics Module - The Statistics module is
designed to familiarize students with basic concepts in statistics
that will enable them to understand material they read
and research that is stated in the terminology of statistics. In
doing so, students will learn the basic underlying concepts
associated with descriptive statistics, data arrays, measures of
variability, and the inferential statistics most commonly used
in business and found in business literature.
MBA552B Finance Module – The module in Finance is
designed to provide students with a review of key financial
management concepts so that they are fully prepared for
more advanced topics in the MBA program.The objective is
to ensure each student’s familiarity with the language and
resources of financial management so that they have a solid
understanding of financial management’s role in the business
environment.
M B A 5 5 3 – T O O L S O F B U S I N E S S I I
MBA553A Quantitative Methods Module - This module
provides an overview of essential and practical techniques
that have been used to solve management problems. It offers
the opportunity to apply mathematical models and tools to
the analysis of business problems and management decision
making. The course focuses on optimization models.
MBA553B Simulation Module - This capstone module provides
an opportunity for students to apply business theory
and principles in an actual, competitive environment created
through computer simulation. Students will operate a business
via computer simulation. Students will operate a business
through seven business periods, making all business
decisions in competition with other students in the class.
Students will prepare business plans and annual reports, and
analyze business results. A final audit report will assess the
business performance and student learning.
F U N C T I O N A L C O R E C O U R S E S
M B A 6 0 0 - B U S I N E S S E T H I C S
This course combines a theoretical analysis of moral principles
and models for ethical decision making with a discussion
of their practical application to business life in the 21st
century. Guest lecturers, case studies, class discussion, and
group projects and presentations all contribute to an examination
of the relevant issues. This course recognizes
Assumption College’s commitment to teaching ethics across
the MBA curriculum and is designed to provide a framework
for the further discussion of ethical issues that will arise in
subsequent courses.
Prerequisite: None 3 credits
MBA601 - HUMAN & ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR
This course utilizes a systems approach to human and organizational
behavior. It focuses on the following types of
behavior: individual, small group, inter-group, and total
organization. Special emphasis is placed on personnel systems,
group cohesiveness, leadership, and the change process
as relevant to the socio-technical system of any organization.
The course also examines selected issues in managerial
behavior. Prerequisite: None 3 credits
M B A 6 0 2 - M A R K E T I N G S T R A T E G Y D E V E L O P M E N T
This course is designed to help students integrate their knowledge
of marketing into applied strategy for the firm as a whole.
It requires creative thinking and problem solving applied to
analysis of situations as presented in cases and contemporary
articles. The course covers the marketing concept, target market
identification, market research, consumer behavior and
psychographics, product development, pricing, sales, promotion,
distribution, international marketing, and comprehensive
strategy development. Prerequisite: MBA551B 3 credits

M B A 6 0 3 - F I N A N C I A L S T R A T E G Y D E V E L O P M E N T
This course examines the financial strategy of the organization
in terms of both external environmental factors such as
inflation and taxation and internal constraints and events. It
explores issues and practices in working-capital management,
current-asset management, capital budgeting, longterm
financing, and dividend policy, using the case method
to emphasize key concepts. Prerequisite: MBA552B 3 credits
M B A 6 0 4 - OPERATIONS STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT
This course examines the tools used and problems encountered
in the development of strategy for the operations systems
in profit-seeking or not-for-profit enterprises.
Emphasis is placed on the operations of both service and
manufacturing organizations. Topics include design/planning
of the conversion system as well as the management and
control of operations. It discusses the full range of quantitative
methods used in the decision-making process, utilizing
the case method of instruction to enhance the learning
objectives. Computer approaches increase the effectiveness
of decision making. Prerequisite: MBA553A 3 credits
M B A 6 0 5 - A C C O U N T I N G D E C I S I O N S
F O R M A N A G E R S
This course will focus on corporate decision-making skills
for managers. It will involve the concepts and practices of
managerial accounting, such as cost behavior, cost-volumeprofit
analysis, contribution margin reporting, profit planning,
budgeting, performance analysis, and relevant costs for
decision-making. Prerequisites: MBA550A 3 credits
I N T E G R A T I V E E X P E R I E N C E :
C A P S T O N E C O U R S E
M B A 8 0 0 - B U S I N E S S S T R A T E G Y
This course covers the practical tools and theoretical concepts
that companies use to arrive at effective business strategies.
The course is integrative, and builds on students’
understanding of the functional areas of the firm including
operations, finance, marketing, human resource management
and organizational design. Through readings, case
analysis, real world company strategy analysis, simulations
and discussion, course participants will learn the processes,
tactics and schemes for specific strategies that firms use to
achieve their intended business objectives. Prerequisites: All
Functional Core and 3 Electives 3 credits
E L E C T I V E S
M B A 7 0 0 - ADVANCED MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING
This course focuses on information provided by management
accounting systems to assist managers in their planning and
control activities. It concentrates on using quantitative techniques
and discussing management and cost accounting theory.
Casework is assigned and extensive use of computer
software is required. Prerequisite: MBA550A & B 3 credits
M B A 7 0 1 - I N T E R N A L & O P E R A T I O N A L A U D I T I N G
This course covers the concepts of internal and operational
auditing, focusing on the internal auditor’s role as internal
management consultant. In addition to teaching the techniques
of internal, operational and IS systems auditing, the
course encourages students to think as entrepreneurs when
they perform audits. Specifically, the course covers the
Institute of Internal Auditor’s Standards of Professional
Practice, techniques for analyzing operational deficiencies,
identifying sources of problems, measuring and evaluating
the cost/benefits of changes, and developing solutions. The
course stresses effective communication for presenting audit
results and recommendations. It is intended for those interested
in auditing and individuals expecting to assume managerial
or control responsibilities. Prerequisites: MBA550A & B
3 credits
M B A 7 0 3 - F I N A N C I A L A S P E C T S O F M E R G E R S
This course covers the subject of mergers and acquisitions
from several standpoints. Consideration is given to the characteristics
of a merger candidate, valuation and pricing of the
company, and methods of financing. The two major financial
reporting approaches are covered as are opportunities for
tax-free reorganization status. The course concludes with an
examination of a major recent merger. Prerequisite:
MBA552B (MBA603 helpful) 3 credits
M B A 7 0 4 - T A X C O N C E P T S F O R M A N A G E R S
This course is designed to enable the non-accounting specialist
to recognize the important tax consequences of decisions
made by managers, administrators and others involved
in business. The tax law and planning fundamentals applicable
to many everyday business transactions are discussed and
explored. Prerequisites: All Foundation courses or
Permission of Instructor 3 credits
M B A 7 0 5 - C O R P O R A T E F I N A N C I A L R E P O R T I N G
This course provides students with an understanding of the
current state of financial reporting practices and the manner
in which corporate financial statements published in annual
reports, prospectuses and proxy statements influence our
economic system. It is designed for students who wish to
enhance their ability to understand and use corporate financial
statements. Prerequisite: MBA550A & B 3 credits
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M B A 7 0 6 - I N T E R N A T I O N A L A C C O U N T I N G
& T A X A T I O N
This course introduces the concepts of internal and external
reporting associated with entities engaged in international
business. The subject matter covers international accounting
problems, analytical capabilities associated with international
accounting policy issues and international taxation from two
perspectives: (1) domestic operations owning foreign subsidiaries,
and (2) foreign subsidiaries owning domestic subsidiaries.
Familiarity with intermediate accounting or consolidation
is helpful. Prerequisite: MBA550A & B 3 credits
M B A 7 0 7 - H U M A N R E S O U R C E M A N A G E M E N T
This course explores the elements of supervision and leadership
that are crucial factors in effective management. Using a
case study format, the course examines various approaches
to job development / enrichment, evaluation and supervision.
Prerequisite: MBA601 3 credits
M B A 7 0 8 - L A B O R R E L A T I O N S
This course is designed to expose the student to the labormanagement
relationship and its dynamics. The traditional
topics of labor history, law, organizing, collective bargaining,
contract administration, impasse, grievance and arbitration
are dealt with in depth. The course also explores contemporary
issues, such as white-collar unionism, changing trends
in bargaining, union/ management cooperation and union
survival. The course is designed to appeal to practitioners
from labor and management, and anyone else with an interest
in the field. Prerequisite: MBA601 3 credits
M B A 7 0 9 - I N T E R N A T I O N A L M A N A G E M E N T
This course examines the issues confronting managers as
they plan, organize, lead and control global / transnational
operations. The basic premise is that management of a multinational
corporation differs in many ways from that of a firm
doing business within the boundaries of one country. Case
studies of multinational corporations provide an opportunity
to learn problem analysis and decision making in this
complex, rapidly changing international environment.
Prerequisite: MBA601 3 credits
M B A 7 1 0 - B U S I N E S S A N D S O C I E T Y
This course explores the increasing impact of environmental
events on the managerial decision-making process. Selected
phenomena such as technology, inflation, energy, the changing
international order, and governmental regulation are
examined for impact on organizational strategy formulation,
implementation and control. It also investigates the changing
relationships among management and other organizational
stakeholders using the case method to develop analytic and
action-oriented skills. Prerequisites: MBA550B 3 credits
M B A 7 1 1 - S M A L L B U S I N E S S M A N A G E M E N T
This course is designed for students who are interested in
starting and successfully managing a small business. It
explores in detail the sequence of events required to establish
a business, and to develop plans/strategies for successful
management of a small business. The course is interdisciplinary,
dealing with issues from business law, management,
marketing, finance, personnel, operations management and
other related areas. The method of instruction relies heavily
on experiential exercises and simulation.
Prerequisites: MBA550 through 552 3 credits
M B A 7 1 2 - S P E C I A L T O P I C S S E M I N A R
This course is designed to provide a three-credit graduate
elective course in contemporary topics and issues. Topics are
chosen based on timeliness, interest, and relevance to current
practice. The course allows students the opportunity to
examine such current issues with greater detail than would
be possible in other course offerings. Prerequisite:
Permission of Instructor, or as designated on the course
schedule when offered. 3 credits
M B A 7 1 3 - B U S I N E S S R E S E A R C H S E M I N A R
This course explores the realities of the market research
process through application of theories and processes to
actual or case situations. It concentrates on the relationship
between research and the development of total marketing
strategy. Students demonstrate mastery of their knowledge
of research concepts, then complete cases of several types. At
least one major project is conceived, executed and analyzed.
Prerequisite: MBA602 3 credits
M B A 7 1 5 - I N T E R N A T I O N A L M A R K E T I N G
This course explores marketing across national boundaries
and within foreign countries as well as the coordination of
marketing in multiple international markets. Specific topics
include cultural diversity, marketing intelligence, entering
foreign markets, product and product line policy, distribution,
advertising, promotion, pricing, planning and controlling
an international marketing organization. An appreciation
is developed for the ever-changing environment and the
risks and opportunities that impact the field.
Prerequisite: MBA602 3 credits
M B A 7 1 6 - P R O M O T I O N A L S T R A T E G Y
This course deals with the areas of advertising, sales promotion,
media strategy, personal selling, direct marketing and
public relations from the perspective of a strategic decisionmaker.
Contemporary techniques and approaches to resolving
informational gaps in marketing communications are
presented and discussed. Students perform critical analyses
of marketing communications situations as presented in
business case scenarios and develop strategies which successfully
differentiate products, services and ideas to potential
consumers. Students are expected to design, produce, and
present a complete marketing communications strategy for a
specific consumer product, service or idea.
Prerequisite: MBA602 3 credits
M B A 7 1 7 - STRATEGIES FOR SERVICES MARKETING

This course examines the service provisioning paradigm
from the perspective of managers responsible for tactical/
strategic goals and planning horizons. It provides them with
the requisite skill sets for business planning, decision making,
and strategy formulation unique to the service sector.
Topics addressed include the behavior of the service consumer,
marketing issues for service producers, the role of the
service worker, service development, service pricing, marketing
communications for services, and service delivery.
Prerequisite: MBA602 3 credits
M B A 7 1 8 - M A N A G E M E N T I N F O R M A T I O N S Y S T E M S
This course focuses on the role of managing information in
achieving strategic objectives, with special emphasis on
evolving technological, application and organizational
issues. This is accomplished by examining the organizational
and technical foundations of information systems and
exploring the tools, techniques and approaches for building
and managing effective information systems.
Prerequisites: MBA550B, Computer Literacy 3 credits
M B A 7 1 9 - A D V A N C E D I N F O R M A T I O N S Y S T E M S
M A N A G E M E N T
This course deals with the management of information technology.
The strategic role of information systems (IS)
requires effective management of those resources, closely
integrated with other functional strategies. Emphasis is on
this strategic role of IS: managing the essential technologies;
directing the development of systems; providing effective
end-user computing and support systems; and dealing with
people-related IS issues. Prerequisites: All Foundation courses,
MBA718 3 credits
M B A 7 2 0 - P U R C H A S I N G & S U P P L Y
M A N A G E M E N T
This course covers the principles of purchasing and supply
management, and is concerned with development and
administration of policies, systems and procedures related to
acquiring, holding and distributing materials.
Prerequisite: MBA604 3 credits
M B A 7 2 2 - P R O J E C T M A N A G E M E N T
This course examines how to plan and manage projects effectively.
Project management is concerned with the planning,
organizing, staffing, directing and controlling of the organization’s
resources for a specific time period to meet a particular
set of one-time objectives. Students learn how to start
with realistic project goals, plan and track progress, and use
strategies for keeping projects on schedule. The course uses
scheduling tools such as GANTT, CPM/PERT and software
in managing projects; and addresses the art of communicating
on projects, handling disagreements, creating teamwork,
facilitating creativity, and leading people on project teams.
Prerequisite: MBA604 3 credits
M B A 7 2 3 - I N V E S T M E N T A N A L Y S I S &
P O R T F O L I O M A N A G E M E N T
This course examines the fundamentals of investment theory,
markets, and market forces. It provides the student with
an understanding of investment markets, the valuation of
securities, and portfolio management strategies. The student
is exposed to the techniques of aggregate market and company
analysis. In addition, the course provides a basic understanding
of investment companies, stock options, warrants
and convertible securities, commodity futures, financial
futures and international diversification.
Prerequisite: MBA552B 3 credits
M B A 7 2 4 - I N T E R N A T I O N A L C O R P O R A T E F I N A N C E
This course is concerned with understanding the issues,
principles and techniques employed in financial decision
making in an international business organization. Topics
include foreign exchange markets and the international
monetary system, foreign exchange risk management,
financing internationally, direct foreign investment, and
financial management of ongoing operations. In addition, an
overview of international taxation and accounting issues is
provided. Prerequisites: MBA550A & B, MBA603 3 credits
M B A 7 2 5 - M A N A G E R I A L E C O N O M I C S
This course covers micro- and macro-economic theory and
their application to forecasting, production, budgeting, and
government regulations in managerial decision-making.
Prerequisites: MBA551A, MBA553A, Calculus 3 credits
M B A 7 2 6 - O R G A N I Z A T I O N D E V E L O P M E N T
& C H A N G E
This course examines the process of change from individual,
team and organizational perspectives. Because business environments
are rapidly changing, managers need to improve
their abilities to diagnose, implement and evaluate planned
change. This course uses an experiential approach to develop
the skills managers need to improve performance in changing
organizations. Prerequisite: MBA601 3 credits
M B A 7 2 7 - I N T E R N A T I O N A L B U S I N E S S
( D O I N G B U S I N E S S I N A S P E C I F I C
R E G I O N / C O U N T R Y )
This course gives the graduate student exposure to specific
issues associated with doing business outside the United
States. Each 1.5 credit free-standing module deals with a particular
region or country. The course takes up relevant economic,
legal, cultural, business, trade and related issues that
are important to businesses interested in export from,
import to, locations or expansion into the designated
regions. A maximum of two modules may be combined to
count as a single three-credit MBA elective. The regional
offerings are regularly rotated. Prerequisite: None 3 credits
M B A 7 2 8 - L E G A L F R A M E W O R K S O F B U S I N E S S
This course includes an examination of the sources of law
that provide the legal framework for society in general and
business relationships in particular, including national and
state constitutions, legislative bodies, court systems, and
administrative agencies. Contracts, agencies, corporations,
partnerships, the Universal Commercial Code (UCC) and
consumer protection are covered as well. Prerequisite: None
3 credits
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M B A 7 2 9 - T E C H N I C A L & P R O F E S S I O N A L
C O M M U N I C A T I O N S E M I N A R
This course in oral and written management communication
emphasizes analysis of contexts; critical thinking processes;
frameworks for planning, organizing and editing; listening
skills; and social/ethical perspectives. The course promotes
teamwork and group interaction. Prerequisite: None 3 credits
M B A 7 3 0 - I N T E R N A T I O N A L
M A N A G E M E N T
H U M A N R E S O U R C E
This course explores the impact and complexities that the
process of internationalization has on the activities and policies
of human resource management in terms of cultural, legal
and functional differences. Prerequisite: MBA707 3 credits
M B A 7 3 1 - T R A I N I N G & D E V E L O P M E N T
Using a systems approach and based on adult learning theory,
this course teaches how to design, implement and evaluate
formal organizational learning experiences that improve
employees’ performance, skills, competencies, and knowledge
that lead to the attainment of organizational human resource
objectives. Prerequisites: MBA550B, MBA601 3 credits
M B A 7 3 2 - C O M P E N S A T I O N & B E N E F I T S
This course is designed to provide a comprehensive view of
the design, development, and implementation of a “total
compensation” program of both direct and indirect forms of
compensation. It identifies issues in designing traditional
and alternative reward strategies, administering retirement,
health and deferred compensation plans as well as communication
strategies for such an integrated compensation system.
Prerequisites: MBA707 3 credits
M B A 7 3 4 - M A N A G I N G D I V E R S I T Y
The changing composition of the workforce requires organizations
to think of diversity as a business issue. This course
examines and evaluates the role of diversity in the policies,
practices and strategies of organizational systems.
Prerequisite: MBA601 3 credits
M B A 7 4 3 - L E A D E R S H I P
This course is structured to provide any MBA student with a
comprehensive view of leadership in business and society. It
covers a variety of leadership paradigms, theories, and
approaches. The overriding aim for the course is to create a
“learning laboratory” for students that contains opportunities
to understand their own approaches and styles to leadership
as they relate to the theory and various applications. The
course allows for exploration of related issues to leadership
and utilizes group exercises and simulations, self-evaluations
and teamwork. Prerequisite: MBA601 3 credits
M B A 7 4 5 - N O N P R O F I T M A N A G E M E N T
This course will offer MBA level students the opportunity to
examine various management functions in the context of
the mission-based organization. The course will examine
current theory as it applies to leadership, governance and
the roles of staff, volunteers, and donors. Additional topics
will include establishing partnerships and forming alliances,
allocating resources, and involving staff and volunteers in
organizational growth and transition. Prerequisite: MBA
550A & B, MBA551B, MBA552B 3 credits
M B A 7 9 5 - M A N A G E M E N T P R A C T I C U M
This course requires the student to apply knowledge and
analytic and decision-making skills acquired in prior courses
to a field research project and the writing of a comprehensive
case study. The project and case are based on a local
organization in which the student is an employee or with
which he/she is familiar. Prerequisite: All Functional Core
courses and Permission of Instructor 3 credits
M B A 7 9 9 - I N D E P E N D E N T S T U D Y
This course has a flexible structure that permits library/ field
investigation of topics, issues and problems of particular interest
to the graduate business student. Students are allowed a
maximum of two Independent Studies. Prerequisite: None
M B A 9 0 1 - S T R A T E G I C P L A N N I N G A N D
I M P L E M E N T A T I O N F O R N O N P R O F I T
O R G A N I Z A T I O N S
This course will introduce the role and functions of nonprofit,
voluntary, and philanthropic organizations, as well as the
nature of strategy and strategic planning as it applies to entities
in this sector. Students will learn analytic techniques,
planning, and specific strategic models appropriate to various
economic, competitive, and sector-specific conditions.
The strategy change cycle in the nonprofit sector will be
explored, as will implementation and assessment techniques.
Prerequisite: None 3 credits
M B A 9 0 2 - F U N D R A I S I N G F O R N O N P R O F I T
O R G A N I Z A T I O N S
Students who cpmplete the course will understand the various
approaches to raising funds for nonprofit, governmental,
or social service organizations for which the typical methods
of business revenue generation (sales of products and services,
venture capital, and loans) are not practical or desirable.
Ethical fundraising practices and those consistent with the

mission of the organization will be stressed. Topics pertinent
to the current regulatory climate will be presented.
Prerequisite: None 3 credits
M B A 9 0 3 - M A R K E T I N G A N D P U B L I C
R E L A T I O N S F O R N O N P R O F I T
O R G A N I Z A T I O N S
This course will examine marketing and public relations theory
and practice in the context of the nonprofit sector, and
will explore the ways in which strategic communications
campaigns support mission attainment and increase public
accountability for nonprofit organizations. Cases will illustrate
public relations processes and marketing strategies that
effectively identify organizational strengths, create value for
the public, and communicate the value of organizations to a
broad range of stakeholders. Prerequisite: None 3 credits
M B A 9 0 4 - F I N A N C I A L M A N A G E M E N T F O R
N O N P R O F I T O R G A N I Z A T I O N S
This course presents a description of the financial management
techniques appropriate to nonprofit, voluntary, and
philanthropic organizations. Operational budgeting, financial
planning, nonprofit accounting, pricing, capital budgeting,
and investment strategies will be considered in detail.
Prerequisite: None 3 credits
M B A 9 0 5 - L E A D E R S H I P A N D H U M A N
R E S O U R C E M A N A G E M E N T F O R
N O N P R O F I T O R G A N I Z A T I O N S
This course presents theories of leadership, organizational
development, organizational behavior, and their application
to nonprofit, voluntary, and philanthropic organizations. In
addition, students are exposed to basic practices of and issues
in hiring, compensation, training, and performance evaluation
as they apply to this sector. The role, value, and dynamics
of volunteerism and diversity are explored.
Prerequisite: None 3 credits
M B A 9 0 6 - G O V E R N A N C E , E X E C U T I V E
L E A D E R S H I P , A N D E T H I C S I N
N O N P R O F I T O R G A N I Z A T I O N S
This course focuses on the history, role, and functions of
nonprofit boards with respect to providing leadership at the
organizational, community and societal levels. Emphasis is
placed on how boards in parnership with executive leadership
achieve the mission and vision of nonprofit organizations.
Nonprofit sector boards are contrasted with public and
for-profit sectors. Board development is considered, as is
how boards embody, establish, and monitor organizational
values such as trust, stewardship, service, volunteerism, civic
enjoyment, freedom of association, and social justice.
Prerequisite: None 3 credits
M B A 9 0 7 - A C C O U N T I N G F O R N O N P R O F I T
O R G A N I Z A T I O N S
This course explores current accounting principles designated
for not-for-profit organizations such as hospitals, colleges,
voluntary health and welfare organizations and fraternal
organizations. Recent pronouncements covering financial
reporting, pledges and revenue recognition, and cost
allocation is covered and discussed. The relationship
between traditional fund accounting and the new financial
statement format is covered. Prerequisite: None 3 credits
KEVIN BRADLEY, MBA ’07
Communications Specialist
BOSE Corporation
Framingham, MA
“The program was quite
invigorating, as a result of
the small, collaborative, team
approach, which mimicked
my experience at BOSE.”
“The case studies were based on current,
real-world challenges and provided solutions
that I could learn from and apply quickly at
work. Due to the smaller classes, it’s hard to
imagine that another program gives its
students a greater voice in the classroom.”
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M A S T E R O F B U S I N E S S A D M I N I S T R AT I O N A D M I N I S T R A T I O N A N D F A C U L T Y
Department of Business Studies
Desautels Hall, Room 017
Phone: (508) 767-7255
Fax: (508) 767-7252
A D M I N I S T R A T I O N
Jeffrey G. Hunter
Ext. 7246 / jhunter@assumption.edu
Director of the MBA Program
Graduate Advisor
Maria Alicata
Ext. 7255 / malicata@assumption.edu
Administrative Secretary, Business Studies Department
Carmen Dion
Ext. 7170 / mbaoffice@assumption.edu
MBA Assistant
Adrian O. Dumas
Ext. 7365 / adumas@assumption.edu
Director of Graduate Enrollment Management & Services
Arlene Tatro
Ext. 7154 / atatro@assumption.edu
Financial Aid, Graduate Advisor
F A C U L T Y & L E C T U R E R S
Anthony Aiello
Lecturer, Business Studies (2008); B.S., Worcester State
College; M.B.A., Nichols College, 1991.
Nicole Bissessar
nbissessar@assumption.edu
Lecturer, Business Studies (2008); B.S., M.S., The University
of the West Indies, St. Augustine; M.A., Ph.D. Clark
University, 2008.
Paul Chase
Lecturer, Business Studies (2000); B.A.,Worcester State College;
M.S.,Worcester Polytechnic Institute,1972.
Caroline M. Chicarelli
Lecturer, Business Studies (2003); B.A., Newton College of
the Sacred Heart; M.A., Wroxton College of Fairleigh
Dickinson University, England; Ph.D., University
of Connecticut, 1990.
Julie E. Crance
Lecturer, Business Studies (2000); B.A., University of
Massachusetts, Amherst; M.S., Worcester State College, 1995.
John Crawley
Lecturer, Business Studies (2007); B.S., Central Connecticut
State University; J.D., New England School of Law, 1989.
Arlene DeWitt
Ext. 7029 / adewitt@assumption.edu
Assistant Professor of Marketing & Organizational
Communication (2006); B.A., Elmira College; M.B.A., Clark
University Graduate School of Management, 1987.
Egidio A. Diodati
Ext. 7254 / ediodati@assumption.edu
Associate Professor of Management (1987); B.S., Boston
State College; M.B.A., Suffolk University, 1977; Study,
University of Hawaii.
James Dupre
Lecturer, Business Studies (2007); B.S., Nichols College;
M.B.A., Bentley College, 1985.
Sue Eramo
Lecturer, Business Studies (2007); B.B.A., M.B.A.,
Assumption College, 1989.
Thomas L. Fitzpatrick
tfitzpat@assumption.edu
Lecturer, Business Studies (1984); B.A., University of
Massachusetts, Amherst; J.D., Catholic University
of America, 1978.
Judith H. Fleming
Lecturer, Business Studies (2001); B.A., Edgewood College;
M.B.A.,Clark University Graduate School of Management,1986.
Raymond Guillette
rguillette@assumption.edu
Lecturer, Business Studies (2007); B.A., Bridgewater State
College; M.B.A., Anna Maria College; Ed.D., Johnson &
Wales University, 2006.
Robert Hartwig
rhartwig@assumption.edu
Lecturer, Business Studies (2005) ; B.A., Providence College;
M.A., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin; M.B.A., Nichols
College, 1980; C.A.G.S., Bryant College of Business
Administration, 1985.
Carol P. Harvey
Ext. 7459 / charvey@assumption.edu
Professor of Management & Marketing (1990); B.A., Anna
Maria College; M.A., Assumption College; M.B.A., C.A.G.S.,
Northeastern University; Ed.D., University of Massachusetts,
Amherst, 1991.
Irene Houle
Ext. 7250 / ihoule@assumption.edu
Assistant Professor of Marketing (2006); B.S., University of
Connecticut; M.B.A., Clark University Graduate School of
Management, 1991.
Jeffrey G. Hunter
Ext. 7246 / jhunter@assumption.edu
Associate Professor of Business Studies (1987); A.B., College
of the Holy Cross; M.B.A., Western New England College;
D.B.A., Golden Gate University, 1999.

Mardi Hughes
mhughes@assumption.edu
Lecturer, Business Studies (2007); B.S., State University of
New York Empire State College; M.B.A., St. Ambrose
University, 1988.
Daniel Jones
Ext. 7534 / djones@assumption.edu
Assistant Professor of Accounting (2005); B.A., B.S.,
University of Notre Dame; M.B.A., Harvard University;
M.S., Bentley College, 1977.
Demetrius Kantarelis
Ext. 7557 / dkantar@assumption.edu
Associate Professor of Economics (1983); B.A., University
of Athens, Greece; M.A., Fordham University; Ph.D., Clark
University, 1983.
Otto Kunz
Lecturer, Business Studies (2001); B.S., M.B.A., Northeastern
University, 1993.
Marie Law
Lecturer, Business Studies (2005); B.S., Binghamton College;
M.B.A., Assumption College, Certified Public Accountant,
1990 (CT), 1994 (MA).
Judith Lazar
jlazar@assumption.edu
Lecturer, Business Studies (2008); B.A., Hofstra University;
M.B.A., Adelphi Universtiy, 1982.
Michael Lewis
Ext. 7372 / milewis@assumption.edu
Visiting Assistant Professor of Business Studies (2007);
B.S., Central New England College; M.B.A., Assumption
College, 2000.
Sharon Mansfield
Lecturer, Business Studies (2006); B.A., Assumption College;
M.Ed., Worcester State College, 2005.
Gerald D. McCarthy
Ext. 7022 / gmccarth@assumption.edu
Visiting Assistant Professor of Theology (1994); A.B.,
St. Peter’s College; M.A., University of San Francisco; Ph.D.,
University of Pennsylvania, 1976.
Jeanne M. McNett
Ext. 7457 / jmcnett@assumption.edu
Associate Professor of Management (1997); B.A., M.A.,
Ph.D., University of Massachusetts, Amherst; M.B.A., City
University Business School, London, 1983.
Saeed Mohaghegh
Ext. 7462 / smohaghe@assumption.edu
Associate Professor of Management (1982); B.A., Business
College of Rasht, Iran; M.B.A., Clark University Graduate
School of Management; M.A., Clark University, Graduate
School of Economics, 1986.
J. Bart Morrison
Ext. 7665/jmorrison@assumption.edu
Assistant Professor of Management (2005); B.A., Fordham
University; M.A., Harvard University; Executive Doctor of
Management, Case Western Reserve University, 2002.
Melvin E. (Pete) Murphy
Ext. 7256 / murphy3@assumption.edu
Associate Professor of Management (2001); B.S., Stevens
Institute of Technology; M.B.A., University of Akron, 1985.
Jennifer M. Niece
Ext.7245/jniece@assumption.edu
Associate Professor of Accounting (2001); A.B., College of the
Holy Cross; M.B.A., Boston College, 1998; Certified Public
Accountant, 1998 (MA).
John F. Sears
Lecturer, Business Studies (1999); B.S., M.B.A., University of
Massachusetts, Lowell; Ph.D., Georgia State University, 1998.
Dharmendra Singh
dsingh@assumption.edu
Lecturer, Business Studies (2007); B.A., National Defense
Academy; Master of Human Resources Management
(MHRM), Pondicherry University; Ph.D., Aligarh Muslim
University, 2005.
Judith Taylor
jutaylor@assumption.edu
Lecturer, Business Studies (2005); B.A., University of Iowa;
M.B.A., Arizona State University, 1989; Certificate in
Production & Inventory Management (CPIM); Certificate in
Integrated Resource Management (CIRM).
Aubrey Webson
awebson@assumption.edu
Lecturer, Business Studies (2007); B.S., M.S., New School of
Social Research; Ph.D., Case Western Reserve University,
2004.
Stephen Willand
Lecturer, Business Studies (2005); A.B., Holy Cross;
M.A., University of Miami; Ph.D., University of
Massachusetts, Amherst, 1981.
Jennifer Williams
jwilliams@assumption.edu
Lecturer, Business Studies (2006); B.A., New York University;
M.B.A., Clark University Graduate School of Management,
1997.
Robert Zukowski
rzukowski@assumption.edu
Lecturer, Business Studies (2007); B.S., C.A.G.S., M.Ed.,
Worcester State College; Ph.D., University of Connecticut, 1985.
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A S S U M P T I O N G R A D U AT E S C H O O L F I N A N C I A L I N F O R M A T I O N
T U I T I O N A N D F E E S
Tuition / 2008-2009 Academic Year:
Per credit $ 468.00
Per 3 credit course
Fees:
$ 1404.00
Application Fee $ 30.00
Registration Fee (per semester) $ 20.00
Graduate Degree Audit Fee*
*fee is assessed one time only
$ 100.00
Promissory Note Default Fee $ 100.00
Health Insurance:
Massachusetts State Law requires that any student enrolled in six
or more credits in the fall or spring semester must submit evidence
of health insurance coverage or the student will be automatically
enrolled in the College's insurance plan.
Payment:
All checks should be made payable to Assumption College.
Tuition may be paid by check or credit card. Assumption accepts
MasterCard, VISA, or Discover. Financial aid, loans, payments
deferred payment plans, etc., must be received by the payment due
date of each semester. All fees and policies are subject to change
without notice at the discretion of the Trustees of the College.
The application fee should be sent directly to the Graduate
School office. The application fee is waived for Assumption College
matriculated students and alumni.
Assumption’s policy is that full tuition and registration fee payment
be made at the time of course registration. Any outstanding
tuition and/or fee balances must be paid before a student’s grades
are released or degree is conferred.
F E D E R A L S T A F F O R D S T U D E N T L O A N S
Federal aid is available in the form of loans for both U.S. citizens
and permanent residents. The amount of Federal financial aid is
based on the cost of education less the amount you are expected
to contribute toward that cost. Federal loans can be up to $20,500
(subsidized and unsubsidized) per year, but cannot exceed the
combined undergraduate and graduate aggregate limit.
To apply for a Federal student loan, unconditionally accepted
full-time (3 courses/semester) and half-time (2 courses)
students must complete the FAFSA form (see www.fafsa.ed.gov).
Students must also complete a master promissory note and a
Graduate Financial Aid Application, available from the Financial
Aid Office. Contact the Financial Aid Office for further assistance
at (508) 767-7154.
For additional information on subsidized and unsubsidized
Stafford Loans and Graduate PLUS Loans, visit our web site at
www.assumption.edu/graduate.
E X T E N D E D P A Y M E N T P L A N
Tuition Pay (AMS) offers graduate students a low cost extended
payment plan. This is not a loan program, there are no interest
charges. The application fee for the fall or spring semester, if
applied for individually, is $35. If a student applies for the fall
and spring semesters at the same time the fee is $60. The first
payment for the fall semester is due August 1. The first payment
for the spring semester is due December 1. Summer sessions are
not eligible. Applications are available from the Finance office at
(508) 767-7471.
A C A D E M I C S U P P O R T C E N T E R
The study skills graduate assistant works with students
interested in learning study skills, students on Conditional
Enrollment or Academic Probation, and students with learning
disabilities. Interested candidates should contact the Director
of the Academic Support Center at (508) 767-7170 for details.
S T U D E N T A F F A I R S
A limited number of positions are available through the Office of
Student Affairs. Resident Director and Head Resident Assistant
positions provide certain tuition remission and housing benefits.
Call the Office of Residential Life at (508)767-7505 for details.
Two assistantship positions are available through the Office of
Campus Life. Call (508)767-7536 for information.
C A R E E R P L A N N I N G
Full-time graduate students are eligible for a limited number
of Career Planning Graduate Assistant positions which provide
stipend and/or tuition remission benefits. Contact the Director of
Career Services at (508) 767-7409 for details.
V E T E R A N S ’ B E N E F I T S
Eligibility is based on the regulations issued by the Veterans’
Administration. Veterans should contact their Veterans’
Representative or the Registrar’s Office for further information
at (508) 767-7408.
E M P L O Y E R T U I T I O N R E I M B U R S E M E N T
Students are encouraged to contact their employer’s Human
Resource Department to inquire about any available tuition
benefits. Students are expected to pay in full at the time of
registration and then comply with their individual employer’s
reimbursement policies. Many employers have a “Promissory
Note” agreement with Assumption College. Call (508) 767-7426
to inquire if your employer is on the Promissory Note list.
Students are required to sign a supplemental Assumption
“Promissory Note” and in the event that the student defaults
on the terms of the promissory note, the student will be assessed
a default fee.
A L T E R N A T I V E L O A N S
Private loan options are also available. Contact the Financial Aid
Office at (508) 767-7154 for information.
V O U C H E R U S E
Students who are awarded Graduate Fellowships, Traineeships, or
Assistantships in a graduate degree program are not permitted to
use course vouchers to pay for courses that are included in their
program of study.
R E F U N D S
No consideration will be given to an application for a refund
unless the student has given notice to the Program Director at
the time of withdrawal from a course. No fee paid, or any portion
thereof, is returnable as a matter of right upon a student’s
withdrawal from the College. Where illness, physical disability
or extraordinary circumstances require a student to leave, he/she
may file with the Director of Graduate Enrollment a written
statement of the causes of such withdrawal, accompanied by a
statement from the registrar giving the date of withdrawal. The
“date of withdrawal” is the date on which the student has actually
notified the department. Refunds on tuition will be made according
to the following schedule:
Withdrawal prior to the 1st class session ................100%
Withdrawal prior to the 2nd class session................. 90%
Withdrawal prior to the 3rd class session .................50%
Withdrawal after the 3rd class session..........................0%

M A S T E R O F B U S I N E S S A D M I N I S T R AT I O N A B O U T A S S U M P T I O N C O L L E G E
C O L L E G E ’ S M I S S I O N
Assumption College, rooted in the Catholic intellectual tradition,
strives to form graduates known for critical intelligence,
thoughtful citizenship and compassionate service.
We pursue these ambitious goals through a curriculum
grounded in the liberal arts and extending to the domain of
professional studies. Enlivened by the Catholic affirmation
of the harmony of faith and reason, we aim, through the
pursuit of truth, to transform the minds and hearts of students.
Assumption favors diversity and ecumenically welcomes
all who share its goals.
A S S U M P T I O N I S T S P O N S O R S H I P
The order of the Augustinians of the Assumption, founders
of Assumption College, was begun by an educator whose
most cherished project was the establishment of a Catholic
university. Fr. Emmanuel d’Alzon envisioned an institution
committed to academic excellence. Father d’Alzon was also
devoted to helping adults learn, adapt, grow and change in
various ways.
L O C A T I O N
Assumption College occupies a 185-acre campus in
Worcester, approximately three miles from the center of the
city. Worcester is located approximately 50 minutes west of
Boston.
Cultural attractions in Worcester include the
American Antiquarian Society, the Worcester Art Museum
and the Higgins Armory Museum. The large college and
university population in the area, as well as the DCU
Center, attracts an array of theatrical, musical, and artistic
groups each year. The city is a blend of various ethnic groups
that migrated to the area in the nineteenth century and in
recent times. Worcester is both an industrial center and a
university community, home to nine of the 13 institutions
of higher learning that constitute the Worcester Consortium
for Higher Education. For exceptional achievements and
programs, Worcester has gained national recognition.
A C C R E D I T A T I O N
Accredited by:
New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc.
State of Massachusetts Department of Education
Council on Rehabilitation Education
A member of:
American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business
Association of American Colleges
Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities
Association of Continuing Higher Education
Association of Governing Boards of Universities
and Colleges
Association of Independent Colleges and Universities
in Massachusetts
Council of Graduate Schools
Council of Independent Colleges
College Entrance Examination Board
Institute of Higher Education
National Association of Independent Colleges and
Universities
National Catholic Educational Association
National Commission on Accreditation
National Council on Rehabilitation Education
Society for Business Ethics
Worcester Consortium for Higher Education, Inc.
Affiliated with:
The Institute of Augustinian Studies in Paris, France
Graduate School
Martel House, Rm 104
Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
For Information, call (508) 767-7387
Web site: www.assumption.edu/graduate
E-mail: graduate@assumption.edu
MBA Program Office
Desautels Hall, Rm 017
Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
For information, call (508) 767-7255
Web site: www.assumption.edu/graduate
E-mail: MBA@assumption.edu
Class Cancellation
Class cancellation because of snow or hazardous
driving conditions will be announced on the
Assumption Cancellation Line: (508) 767-7360.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
The College reserves the right to withdraw or modify any of
the courses or programs listed in this catalog, or to cancel
any course or program for which it deems the registration
insufficient, or to make any course or regulation change it
considers necessary. The College further reserves the right to
suspend the acceptance of applications in particular programs.
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A C A D E M I C S U P P O R T C E N T E R
The Academic Support Center is a peer tutoring service
which is provided by the College for the benefit of the
entire Assumption College community. It is in the D’Alzon
Library on the second floor, 508-767-7170.
It is supervised by the Director and staffed by students
and qualified professionals who have been selected for their
abilities as tutors in areas such as math, economics, statistics,
accounting, quantitative methods, science, writing, and
foreign languages. Students with special needs, including
learning disabilities, are encouraged to call the Director at
508-767-7311. Small group tutorials in study skills are also
available. Online tutoring is available in writing, math,
accounting, statistics, biology, and chemistry. Go to www.etutoring.org
for online tutoring.
The Academic Support Center is open Monday
through Thursday 8:30 a.m.–10:00 p.m., Friday 8:30
a.m.–4:30 p.m., and Sunday evenings 6:00–10:00 p.m.
during the Fall and Spring semesters.
B O O K S T O R E
The Assumption College Bookstore is located on the second
floor of the Hagan Campus Center. The Bookstore provides
the college community with textbooks, general trade and
reference books, school supplies, clothing, gift items, and
drinks and snacks.
The Bookstore hours are posted during each semester.
For the convenience of Graduate and Continuing & Career
Education students, in addition to the regular hours, the
Bookstore is open until 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday
during the first two weeks of each Fall and Spring semester,
and during the first week of each Summer session.
MasterCard, Discover, and Visa are accepted. Books can be
ordered online at http://bookstore.assumption.edu
C A R E E R S E R V I C E S
The Office of Career Services, located in La Maison
Francaise, Suite 205, offers a number of programs and
resources to assist students matriculated into a graduate
degree program with career planning, and developing effective
job search campaigns. The Career Services resource
center houses career and job search resources, fee-based
career assessment testing, and other career-related
programs. Job postings can be accessed on the Student
Development and Counseling Center web site at
www.assumption.edu/stulife/StuDev/jobs/default.php. As
an alumnus or alumna of one of Assumption’s graduate
degree programs, you are welcome to use the Office of
Career Services over the lifetime of your career.
The Office of Career Services can be reached at 508-
767-7542, or at gradccecareers@assumption.edu.
D I N I N G F A C I L I T I E S
The Taylor Hall Dining Room is open Monday-Thursday
7:30am-7:30pm, Friday 7:30am-7:00pm, and Saturday
11:00am-6:00pm, and Sunday 11:00am-7:30pm during the
fall and spring semesters. Charlie’s is open Monday-Friday
7:30am-11:00pm, Saturday 4:00pm-11:00pm, and Sunday
4:00pm-8:00pm (Coffee Bar open until 11:00pm).
E M M A N U E L D ’ A L Z O N L I B R A R Y
The Emmanuel d’Alzon Library is located on the quad
behind the Hagan Campus Center. Fully handicap accessible,
it has a seating capacity of 350 using a wide variety of
arrangements, including three group study rooms.
The steadily growing collection consists of more than
200,000 volumes and the library subscribes to more than
1,125 journals. Electronic resources include more than 800
e-journals and over 80 databases. Our access to other
resources is facilitated by our participation in local, regional,
and national library networks.
The library is normally open as follows:
Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m.-1:00 a.m.
Friday 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Saturday 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
Sunday 1:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m.
Schedule changes are recorded on the Library’s voice
mail (508) 767-7271.
In order to use the Library, a student must have a
current, valid student I.D. available from Public Safety.
The Library’s automated system is available on the
World Wide Web at http://www.assumption.edu/
dept/library.
H E A L T H S E R V I C E S
All graduate students should have their own primary care
provider. Emergency treatment only with referral to the
individual’s provider or emergency room is available.
Graduate students taking six (6) or more credits in the fall
or spring semester must submit evidence of health insurance
coverage or the student will be automatically enrolled
in and billed for the College’s health insurance plan.
Graduate students must provide immunization records as
required. Health Services is located in Armanet House,
Monday-Friday 8:00am – 6:00pm.
I D C A R D S
Student IDs are required of all students and may be obtained,
free of charge from Public Safety. Verification of class registration
required to obtain an ID card. For information call
(508) 767-7225.
I N F O R M A T I O N T E C H N O L O G Y C E N T E R
The IT Center houses public access labs and technologyrich
classrooms with over 150 computers as well as help
staff. Equipment and software are available for standard
applications and free laser printing.

The IT Center is normally open as follows:
Monday-Thursday 7:00am-Midnight
Friday 8:30am-6:00pm
Saturday Noon-6:00pm
Sunday Noon-6:00pm
For questions regarding College computers, Assumption
email accounts and Assumption Blackboard accounts,
students may call the Help Desk at 508 767-7060.
M E D I A C E N T E R
The Media Center provides audio-visual services to the
College community and is located in the DiPasquale
Building, 508-767-7215.
The Media Center houses a television studio which is
used for a wide variety of academic disciplines including:
psychology, communication skills, history, foreign languages,
speech, counseling techniques, and television production.
The media center also has video editing systems
that can be utilized for DVD authoring and duplication.
A Polycom videoconferencing system is also available for
academic use.
The Media Center is normally open as follows:
Monday–Thursday 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Saturday 4:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
O F F I C E O F C A M P U S M I N I S T R Y
Campus Ministry strives to give life and meaning to the
motto of Assumption College, “…until Christ be formed in
you,” by its efforts to enable the members of the college
community to be seekers of truth who are rooted in the
Gospel and who embrace the personal responsibility of
their baptismal call to bring about a world of justice, peace,
and love. This mission is carried out through retreats,
reflection, and discussion groups, alternative break service
opportunities, liturgical ministries, and a variety of other
spiritual development programs.
Located in Townhouse 8 and in the Hagan Campus
Center, the Office of Campus Ministry can be reached at
508-767-7419 Monday–Friday from 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
P A R K I N G
All vehicles brought onto the campus must be registered
with Public Safety. Parking permits for graduate students
may be obtained from Public Safety free of charge, with
proof of course registration.
Public Safety may impose a ban on parking in the
event of severe snow conditions. The ban is announced on
the College Snow Line (508) 767-7360, or by calling Public
Safety at (508) 767-7226. During the ban, parking is allowed
only in designated areas.
All fines incurred as a result of driving or parking violations
are payable at the Business Office (Alumni Hall)
within seven business days. Failure to pay fines may result
in loss of driving and parking privileges on campus. Fines
must be paid prior to eligibility for degree conferral.
P L O U R D E R E C R E A T I O N C E N T E R
The Plourde Recreation Center houses a six-lane swimming
pool, an aerobics/dance studio, four racquetball courts, a
jogging/walking indoor track, a fully equipped fitness center,
locker rooms and saunas. Graduate students may use
the facility on a pay-per-use basis ($5 per visit for students
and for guests). Student ID cards are required. Contact 508
767-7072 for hours and information.
P O S T O F F I C E
The Post Office window, located in the lower level of the
Hagan Campus Center, is open from 10:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.
on weekdays, and 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturday.
Saturday hours are only applicable during the fall and
spring semesters excluding holiday weekends.
P U B L I C S A F E T Y / C A M P U S P O L I C E
The Department of Public Safety, located on the ground
floor of Kennedy Building, maintains 24 hour coverage in
an effort to protect all students and college personnel.
The Assumption College Annual Security Report provides
statistics for the previous three years of reported crimes
that occurred on-campus, in certain off-campus buildings
or property owned or controlled by Assumption College,
and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to
or accessible from campus. The report includes policies
concerning campus security, sexual assault, and other matters.
You can obtain a copy by contacting the Assumption
College Department of Public Safety or on the web site at:
www.assumption.edu/police.
The on-campus extension is 5555 for emergencies and
7225 or 7226 for non-emergencies. From off campus call
(508) 767-7225 or (508) 767-7226.
R E G I S T R A R ’ S O F F I C E
Students may review their academic records by appointment.
Those wishing to obtain transcripts of their academic
records should apply in writing or in person to the
Registrar’s Office (Alumni Hall). The fee for transcripts is $4.
Call 508-767-5024 for information on ordering.
Official transcripts are withheld only if a student has
not met all financial obligations to the college. Grades will
be mailed as soon as possible after each marking period.
Grades will not be released over the phone.
R E S I D E N T I A L L I F E
Assumption College does not maintain housing for graduate
students. There are a limited number of Head Resident
Assistant (HRA) and Resident Director (RD) positions
available each academic year. Call (508) 767-7505 for information.
Off-campus housing information is posted on the
web site at www.assumption.edu.
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A S S U M P T I O N C O L L E G E C A M P U S D I R E C T O R Y A N D D I R E C T I O N S
1 La Maison Francaise
2 Taylor Dining Hall
3 Bishop Wright Hall
4 Function Parking
5 Testa Science Center
6 Founders Hall
7 Desautels Hall (MBA program office)
8 Alumni Hall
9 President’s House
10 Chapel of the Holy Spirit
11 Emmanuel House
12 Emmanuel d’Alzon Library
13 Fuller Hall/Information Technology Center
14 Switzer Building (Rehabilitation Counseling
program office)
15 DiPasquale Media Center
16 Kennedy Hall/Public Safety (Psychology,
Special Education, and School Counseling
program offices)
17 Power Plant
18 Hagan Campus Center
19 Laska Gymnasium
20 Plourde Recreation Center
21 H.L. Rocheleau Athletic Field
22 Salisbury Hall
23 Aubuchon Hall
24 Nault Hall
25 Hanrahan Hall
26 Young Hall
27 Bissonnette Hall
28 Tennis Courts
29 Maintenance Facility
30 Martel House (Graduate School Office)
31 Moquin Hall
32 Dion Hall
From the North: Take I-495 or I-190 to I-290 West into Worcester to
Exit 18-Ware, Framingham, Route 9. Bear right from the exit ramp
onto Lincoln St. Bear right onto Concord St. which becomes Salisbury
St. Continue on Salisbury St. for about two miles through the intersection
at Park Ave., bear left at the Forest St. fork and right at the
Flagg St. fork. Assumption College is on your right.
From the South, East or West: Take the Massachusetts Turnpike to
Exit 10-Worcester/Auburn Exit and follow I-290 East to Exit 17-
Ware, Framingham, Route 9. Turn left from the exit ramp onto
Belmont St. (Route 9). Go down the hill and through the intersection
at Lincoln Square to the top of the next hill. Turn right onto Harvard
Street. Turn left at the second traffic light onto Salisbury Street.
Continue on Salisbury St. for about two miles through the intersection
at Park Ave., bearing left at the Forest St. fork, and right at the
Flagg St. fork. Assumption College is on your right
From the Southeast: There are two options: Take I-495 to I-290 to
Exit 18-Ware, Framingham, Route 9, then follow directions "From
the North" above; or Take 195 to Providence, I-95 North to 146 to
122A North to I-290 East to Exit 17-Ware, Framingham, Route 9,
then follow directions "From the South, East or West" above.
Call (508) 767-7000 or (888) 882-7786 for more information.
33 Normand R. Marois Field
34 Armanet House/Health Services
35 Tennis Courts
36 Dufault Hall
37 Authier Hall
38 70 Nelson Place
39 62 Nelson Place
40 Worcester Hall
41 Wachusett Hall
42 Living/Learning Center
43 Student Development Center
44 50 Old English Road
45 South Hall
46 West Hall
47 Plough Hall
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A C A D E M I C C A L E N D A R
2008–2010
S U M M E R S E S S I O N I 2008
May 26 Monday Memorial Day – No Classes
May 27 Tuesday Classes Begin
July 3 Thursday Classes End
S U M M E R S E S S I O N II 2008
July 7 Monday Classes Begin
August 14 Thursday Classes End
F A L L 2008
September 1 Monday Labor Day – No Classes
September 2 Tuesday Classes Begin
October 13-14 Mon.-Tues. Columbus Day Recess – No Classes
November 26-30 Wed.-Sun. Thanksgiving Recess – No Classes
December 11
S P R I N G 2009
Thursday Classes End
January 19 Monday Martin Luther King Jr. Day – No Classes
January 21 Wednesday Classes Begin
March 9-15 Mon.-Sun. Spring Recess – No Classes
April 8-13 Wed.-Mon. Easter Recess – No Classes
May 7 Thursday Classes End
May 16 Saturday Commencement
S U M M E R S E S S I O N I 2009
May 25 Monday Memorial Day – No Classes
May 26 Tuesday Classes Begin
July 2 Thursday Classes End
S U M M E R S E S S I O N II 2009
July 6 Monday Classes Begin
August 13 Thursday Classes End
F A L L 2009
August 31 Monday Classes Begin
September 7 Monday Labor Day – No Classes
October 12-13 Mon.-Tues. Columbus Day Recess – No Classes
November 25-29 Wed.-Sun. Thanksgiving Recess – No Classes
December 10
S P R I N G 2010
Thursday Classes End
January 18 Monday Martin Luther King Jr. Day – No Classes
January 20 Wednesday Classes Begin
March 8-14 Mon.-Sun. Spring Recess – No Classes
March 31-April 5 Wed.-Mon. Easter Recess – No Classes
May 6 Thursday Classes End
May 15 Saturday Commencement
S U M M E R S E S S I O N I 2010
May 24 Monday Classes Begin
May 31 Monday Memorial Day – No Classes
July 1 Thursday Classes End
S U M M E R S E S S I O N II 2010
July 5 Monday Independence Day – No Classes
July 6 Tuesday Classes Begin
August 12 Thursday Classes End

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