petition for a course substitution: required area / concentration ...

Substitution Petition Process for IBEP and IMBA Students
(All areas must be completed attached prior to submission to Academic Services)
For Concentrations
Complete the attached Substitution Petition Form
1. List your entire concentration sequence under the “Concentration Sequence” area including Chicago Booth
courses you have taken and/or plan on taking in order to fulfill the concentration’s requirements.
‣ Example: Strategic Management: 34102, 42001, 31304
Note for IBEP Students
If petitioning an IBEP course, reference (course #) 31304 in sequence.
Note for IMBA Students
If petitioning an IBEP course, reference (course #) 31304 in sequence.
If petitioning an approved UC course, reference 4‐digit department code and course number (ex: LAWS 75201) in
sequence.
2. Attach a no more than three paragraph rationale detailing:
Why you believe the course should be approved towards the concentration.
Previous academic and professional background.
3. Include a copy of the course description (if available) as well as the syllabus and/or reading list.
For IMBA International Business (IB) Requirement Sequence
Complete the attached Substitution Petition Form
1. Check the “IB Requirement” and list the substitute course proposed to meet the requirement.
‣ Example:
International Business (IB) Requirement Sequence
List proposed sequence (course #): 33501 or 33502, ________, _________, ________, _________
Note: Reference (course #) 31304 in sequence for IBEP course
2. Attach a no more than three paragraph rationale detailing:
Why you believe the course should be approved towards the Required Area (you may wish to include
references to the course description, syllabus and/or reading list.; and
Previous academic and professional background.
3. Include a copy of the course description (if available) as well as the syllabus and/or reading list.
Completed Documentation
Students should submit completed form and required documentation to Academic Services:
o In person, HC 122;
o By fax, 773.702.4155; or
o By email, AcademicServices@lists.ChicagoBooth.edu.
Advisors will forward your petition to the area faculty member for review and email the faculty’s decision when
it is received.
Petitions are generally decided upon within 7‐10 business days of submission by the program office.
Submission Deadline
Petitions must be received in the appropriate program office by the Friday, week 3, in the quarter of
graduation.