2008-2009 Academic Catalog - Queens University of Charlotte

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Transient status
Transient status is assigned to a student who wishes to take a graduate course for transfer to
another institution. Generally, a transient student is admitted for one term only. A transient student
must complete an application form, submit a copy of the GMAT score and a letter of good
standing from the home institution including permission to take a specific course or courses
and evidence of completion of any prerequisites needed.
Post-baccalaureate status
Post-baccalaureate status is accorded for up to two terms only to those students who wish to
take foundation courses for the PMBA program, but who have not yet submitted an acceptable
GMAT score. A post-baccalaureate student is subject to the following policies:
• A post-baccalaureate student must complete the same admissions procedures as
other graduate applicants and must meet the standards for general admission into
the PMBA program except for submission of the GMAT score.
• Post-baccalaureate students may register for foundation courses or undergraduate
courses for which they have the prerequisites. They may register for a course at the
600 level only by exception and with the specific permission of the PMBA advisor.
• Post-baccalaureate students are subject to the academic regulations and
standards required of degree students.
• The post-baccalaureate classification is a non-degree status which carries with it
no implication that a student will be admitted to the PMBA degree program.
Admission on Academic Probation
When an applicant to a program presents a marginal undergraduate record or test score, the
admissions committee may admit that person on academic probation. A student admitted on
academic probation must meet the terms of probation set by his/her admission letter in order
to be allowed to continue in the program.
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
Admission of Undergraduates to the PMBA Program
Seniors at Queens with a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or better may enroll in a PMBA
course in the McColl School subject to approval, prior to registration, by the PMBA Student
Advisor. A senior wishing to take a PMBA course should obtain written approval from his/her
advisor and then meet with the PMBA Student Advisor for final approval and registration. The
student's total credit hours for the term (including the graduate course) should not exceed 15
hours and the cumulative graduate credit earned by seniors shall not exceed six hours. These
credit hours may be counted toward the hours required for the baccalaureate degree and the
residency requirement. These courses could apply to the degree requirements for the MBA if
the student were subsequently admitted to a PMBA program at Queens. This policy is applicable
to all undergraduate seniors. Students who plan to complete the PMBA program must
apply and be fully accepted to the program to continue taking courses after receiving the
Baccalaureate degree. Full admission includes submission of an acceptable GMAT score.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Degree requirements for the Professional MBA program include completion of 15 credit hours
in foundation courses, 30 credit hours in core courses and 9 credit hours of electives.
The foundation courses are designed to provide preparation in, and an understanding of
economics, accounting, finance, statistics, marketing and management. In addition, the necessity
for computer knowledge will vary with each course within the program. There is an expectation
that all PMBA students are comfortable with current applicable computer technology. The
contents of the core courses are based on the assumption that students have completed or
waived the foundation courses and have some computer literacy.