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16Transfer WithIN MBAEXEC PROGRAMSCONT.time MBA Program in addition to their course work inthe MBAExec East program. Please see Amy Weinstein todiscuss this possibility.Transfers Between MBAExec and theFull-time ProgramWhile academically the MBAExec and full-timeprograms are the same, the delivery of the curriculum,the experience profile and near-term career aspirationsof students, and the nature of the student experience aresubstantially different between the two programs. Transfersbetween MBAExec and the full-time program are permittedonly for very extenuating circumstances unrelated to thestudent’s career aspirations or employment situation. If youwould like to discuss this further, please see Amy Weinstein.Leaves of AbsenceIf you need to interrupt the normal two-year course ofstudy in the Wharton MBA Program for Executives, youmust request a leave of absence by writing a letter stating thereason for the request and the length of expected absence.This correspondence should be addressed to Amy Weinstein.Depending on the circumstances, a leave of absencemay be granted for up to one year. The GraduateDivision only grants leaves to students in good academicstanding, and handles requests for extensions of leaves ofabsence on a case-by-case basis.Honor CodeStudents will be asked during the course of theprogram to sign an honor code. This agreement calls onstudents to avoid discussions about exams with colleagueswho have not yet taken those exams. This includes thecirculation of information in any form – verbal, printed,or electronic. The memo will need to be signed as anacknowledgement that you agree to comply with thispolicy.USE OF LAPTOPS/iPads/MobileTechnologyIt is the policy of the Wharton MBA Program forExecutives for mobile telephones, PDAs, Blackberries,iPhones, pagers and all other personal technology to beturned off during class time in all courses. Their use canbe distracting and disruptive to the classroom learningexperience. Laptop computers may be used only for takingclass notes or other classroom applications when permittedby the instructor, and should not be used during class toaccess email or browse the web. Those who wish to usetheir laptop for note-taking should first consult the facultymember for permission to do so. The use of laptops is notpermitted during exams.In exceptional circumstances (family emergencies),students may need to be directly accessible during classsessions. In these cases, students should discuss thesituation with the faculty member, and set mobile phonesaccordingly so as not to distract others in the classroom.Neither audio nor video taping is permitted in classwithout faculty’s consent.Class RecordingsVideo recordings of classes are only arranged formedical or family emergencies with professor approval.Contact Amy Weinstein to discuss.Classes will not be taped for a work absences.The first class of an elective course will berecorded and posted on Wharton’s Media Network(spike.wharton.upenn.edu) and a link to the videowill be made available to the class.Class recordings for absences are available throughthe Wharton Media Network and require a Wharon loginID. Students who have received advance permission forclasses to be recorded will receive a link via email on thefollowing Monday with information on how to access thevideos.All class videos remain the property of the WhartonSchool and may not be copied or distributed.iPadsAn iPad will be distributed to each student prior tothe start of Term 1. Electronic books and course packs willbe made available to students throughout the durationof their 2-year program. Guidelines for usage will also bemade available at the time of initial distribution.
Wharton MBA Code of Ethics17Members of the Wharton community are expectedto uphold the highest ethical standards. The MBA studentbody has articulated the following guidelines, approved byvote in the Spring of 1989, amended by vote in the Springof 2005.PreambleThe mission of the Wharton School GraduateDivision Code of Ethics (“Code”) is to promote thegrowth of ethically responsible business managers at theGraduate Division of the Wharton School (“Wharton”)through adherence to the highest standards of academicintegrity and overall ethical conduct, to develop a senseof individual responsibility on the part of each memberof the Wharton community to participate actively inmaintaining such standards, to foster an environmentof honor and trust within the Wharton community,and to engender respect for the ethical standards of theWharton graduate. Fulfilling this mission is a collectiveresponsibility of the members of the Wharton community.While representing himself or herself as a member of theWharton community, the Wharton student will maintainthe highest standards of honesty and integrity. The studentwill strive for these standards in his or her representations,academic pursuits, and respect for the property and individualrights of others; will uphold the specific principles describedin the Code; and will actively support the Code. Standing inthe Wharton community will be subject to adherence to thesebasic principles of ethics.The Code will be administered and maintained by aWharton Graduate Division Ethics Committee (“EthicsCommittee”), comprised of students chosen to represent theircolleagues. Administration of the Code is subject to reviewby the Graduate Division Administrators and the WhartonFaculty according to the procedures indicated below.I. Specific StandardsA. RepresentationsThe Wharton student is expected to represent himself orherself honestly in all oral or written statements. The studentwill not misrepresent any material fact to other students,faculty, staff, prospective employer, or anyone else whilerepresenting himself or herself as a member of the Whartoncommunity, especially through, but not limited to:1. Lying to prospective employers, either directlythrough oral or written statements or indirectly throughmisrepresentation of background in resume;2. Misrepresenting any material fact on a Whartonapplication, financial aid form, or other official document;3. Lying to a fellow student, a faculty member, or anadministrator in order to gain preferential treatment; or4. Misrepresenting the originality of one’s work,including failure to cite the contributions of another(plagiarism).B. Academic PursuitsThe Wharton student is expected to represent his orher academic product honestly and fairly. The student willnot use any dishonest method to gain an unfair advantageover other students in academic pursuits, especiallythrough, but not limited to:1. Giving or receiving any unauthorized aid on anassignment or exam, including working in groups on anyassignment that has been designated as individual by theprofessor;2. Failure to comply with the academic guidelinesestablished by the instructor for assignments;3. Continuing to write after time has been called onan exam; or4. Submitting for credit substantially the samework done for another assignment either academic orprofessional, except with prior approval of the instructor.In the absence of clear guidelines regarding an assignment,presentation, examination, or other academic submission,the Wharton MBA student is expected to seek any and allnecessary clarification from the instructor.C. PropertyThe Wharton student is expected to respect thematerials, data, and property of other members of theWharton community and visitors to the Wharton School.The student will not misuse or misappropriate thematerials, data, or other property of another, especiallythrough, but not limited to:1. Accessing, removing, or destroying anyinformation, materials, or other property from anotherstudent’s or student organization’s premises, locker,computer files or mail folder without prior permission;2. Accessing or removing without prior permission,or hiding or destroying any corporate records, files, jobpostings, or academic materials from the library, the careerplanning office, or any other administrative office;3. Divulging or distributing proprietary orconfidentially provided information obtained for classassignments; or4. Utilizing for commercial gain any materialprovided to Wharton specifically and restrictively foreducational purposes without prior permission of theprovider.D. Individual RightsThe Wharton community is committed to anenvironment free from discrimination and harassment ofany kind. The Wharton student is expected to respect theindividual rights of others. Specifically, Wharton studentswill observe the University of Pennsylvania policies againstharassment and discrimination. Any complaint of aviolation of these policies brought to the attention of theEthics Committee will be referred to the appropriate bodyof original jurisdiction within the University.
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