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The deadline to drop any course for the Fall semester with a “W” grade is tomorrow, Fri, Nov 9. Refer to the academic calendar for more deadlines.
Before dropping a course consult with the professor.
Drops are made by going to the Registrar’s office in the Administration Building on the 1st floor.
If your first year at MTU you will need to see your academic advisor as well as your instructor for signatures.
Internships and Co-0ps are great for a number of reasons, resume builder (make yourself marketable), skill enhancer, career exploration, potential full-time employment and more. Here is an article about why.
BUS3900 is an SBE course for internship credit. Learn more about how to get academic credit here.
All of the SBE business programs offer an elective option for internship credit with BUS3900. The course does require pre-planning, development of a proposal with a faculty member in SBE and committee approval.
Keep in mind the following deadlines if seeking academic credit for internship:
- Spring Semester by Dec 1
- Summer Semester by April 1
- Fall Semester by July 1
Feel free to contact the SBE Academic Advisor, Jodie Filpus-Paakola, to discuss further.
Read emails from SBE and faculty for opportunities to apply to various internships as well as the university’s Handshake account with Career Services
Have an internship or co-op?
Want to complete an elective and get academic credit with BUS 3900?
Now accepting proposals for Spring and Summer Internships
Deadlines for proposal submissions are:
- Summer Semester: April 1st
- Fall Semester: July 1st
Internships or Co-ops for Business and Economics students are becoming a “norm” for professional development.
Industry sees internships as a “trial” run for possible full-time professional employment and it is a chance for you to test the waters with a company or a particular job.
As a part of our curriculum with all of our majors (except Economics) we have “BUS3900: Business Internship” as an elective option. So how do you get credit?
Academic credit for internships are contingent upon school approval after you develop a proposal along with support from a faculty member in SBE whom agrees to work with you during your internship semester.
*registration is completed by Academic Advisor following proposal approval
Here is our website that contains information about BUS3900 the proposal, employer agreement and more for you to earn credit for your internship.
*NOTE that academic credit MUST be earned during the time you are working for your internship
Below is a list of courses being offered this summer in the School of Business and Economics:
- BUS 2200: Business Law
- BUS 2300: Quantitative Problem Solving
- BUS 3900: Business Internship
- BUS 4910: Global Business Experience
- EC 2001: Principles of Economics
- EC 3100: International Economics
- EC 3400: Economic Decision Analysis
- EC 4050: Game Theory
- FIN 3000: Principles of Finance (ONLINE)
- MGT 4600: Management of Technology and Innovation (ONLINE)
- MGT 4990: Business Ethics, Resp & Env Sus
- MIS 2000: IS/IT Management (ONLINE)
- MKT 3000: Principles of Marketing (ONLINE)
- OSM 3000: Operations and Supply Chain Management (ONLINE)
- OSM 3200: Project Management (ONLINE)
View the course offerings online via BanWeb or ask your advisor about your options.
If you are going to take classes elsewhere, make sure that the course(s) will transfer to Michigan Tech as the course(s) you need BEFORE you take the class.
1) Check for the course on the Transfer Equivalency System.
2) If the course you want is NOT on the Transfer Credit Equivalency list, you may request to have it evaluated by sending information to the Michigan Tech Transfer Services Office.
Transfer Services Coordinator
Ms. Nancy Gagnon
Student Service Center, 110 Admin Bldg
(906) 487-3323
transfer@mtu.edu
Required Information for Transfer Evaluation
University or college name
Course ID and title
Course Catalog Description
Additional information may be required:
- Syllabus including
- Textbook(s) used
- Detailed Description
- Course Outline
3) Transferring:
a) Register for the course (for other Michigan colleges, use the Guest Application),
b) Earn a grade of “C” or better (the grade will not transfer, but the credit will), and
c) Have your official transcripts sent to Michigan Tech:
Office of Student Records & Registration
Admin Bldg 110
1400 Townsend Avenue
Houghton, MI 49931-1295
4) Prereqs: If any course you plan to take off campus is a prerequisite for your next semester on campus, you will need to notify Transfer Services (Ms. Nancy Gagnon, transfer@mtu.edu). She will then enter a prerequisite waiver to prevent any course scheduling issues.
5) On-line courses may sound easier since you can approach the class in your own time. Though this is true for some classes, on-line classes also require self-motivation and a time commitment on your part. Before taking the class, check into the course requirements, including internet access, exam proctors, etc.
Registration will open October 31st, 10:00 pm through November 16th, midnight. If you have questions regarding what classes to take, you should make an appointment to meet with your academic advisor.
Registration typically opens each night at 10:00 pm. Due to the large number of students, some days will have two start times, 10:00 pm and 11:00 pm. To find out what day and time you register please check your registration time in BanWeb.
Priority is based on the number of credits earned at the time of registration. This does not include the number of credits the student is currently taking. Students may register anytime on or after their scheduled day. The web will be unavailable for registration from 2:00–2:30 am each day.
Registration closes at midnight Sunday, November 16th and reopens again later December. Students with questions or problems should contact me via email or by appointment.
The School of Business and Economics would like to invite all interested students to an open session to learn more about the opportunities within the two new Management concentrations, ask current students and advisors questions, and learn about career opportunities for each concentration.
Both sessions are being held in the Academic Office Building in conference room 101.
Dates and additional information for each session are provided below:
Supply Chain and Operations Management Concentration:
Wednesday, March 19th @ 4:00 pm
Entrepreneurship Concentration:
Monday, March 24th @ 3:30 -5:00
Both sessions will provide pizza and pop for attendees.
Am I on the list to graduate?
All graduate (Masters and PhD) students must submit a Commencement Application form ten (10) weeks prior to commencement.
All undergraduate students must submit an online Graduation Application. This form should be filled out two (2) semesters before graduation. The form needs to be filled out by all prospective graduates—including those who will not be participating in the ceremony. A separate application is required for each undergraduate degree.
Prospective graduates’ names will be added to the online commencement list weekly.
When is Commencement?
Spring Commencement is 10:30 am on Saturday, May 3, 2014 in the SDC Ice Arena.
Mid-year Commencement is 10:30 am on Saturday, December 20, 2014 in the SDC Wood Gym.
Both the SDC Ice Arena and Wood Gym are alcohol-free facilities.
Are tickets required and how many tickets to the ceremony will I receive?
Yes, tickets are required for the ceremony. For the spring ceremony, students will receive four (4) tickets each. For the mid-year (December) ceremony, students will receive five (5) tickets each. Children who will be sitting on an adult’s lap will not need a ticket.
How much do tickets cost?
They are free! Under no circumstances should tickets be bought or sold.
When and where do I get my tickets for Commencement?
For the Saturday, May 3 ceremony, tickets can be picked up between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm beginning Monday, April 21 through Thursday, May 1, at the Customer Service Center in the Campus Bookstore. There is open seating for the audience.
What if I need extra tickets?
Any unclaimed tickets or those students who need extra tickets may pick them up from the Central Ticket Office at the SDC, starting the day before the ceremony, Friday, May 2. They will be distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Am I able to participate in an earlier commencement ceremony than my expected graduation date?
Graduate students should contact Nancy Byers Sprague, nspr@mtu.edu or 906-487-2755.
Undergraduate students who wish to participate in an earlier commencement ceremony must get permission from the Degree Services Office, degree@mtu.edu.
I am not able to participate in commencement—can I participate in a later commencement ceremony?
Graduate students should contact Nancy Byers Sprague, nspr@mtu.edu or 906-487-2755.
Undergraduate students can walk at their expected graduation ceremony or any thereafter – make sure the correct degree completion term and ceremony term are on your Graduation Application.
How do I order my graduation cap and gown?
Students participating in the fall commencement should plan to attend Gradfest on Wednesday, February 26, 2014 from 2-5 pm at the Campus Bookstore in the MUB. Undergraduate students can order their caps and gowns online. Graduate students will need to place their order for rental garb by Sunday, March 2. Orders placed after this date will incur additional shipping fees and cannot be guaranteed.
Students participating in the Fall Commencement 2014 will order their caps and gowns beginning in October 2014.
If you are not able to attend Gradfest, please contact the Campus Bookstore at 906-487-2410 or capandgown@mtu.edu to order.
Students who wish to purchase extra tassels may do so for $5.50 from the Campus Store.
Do I have to wear a cap and gown?
Yes! Caps and gowns are required to participate in commencement.
ROTC commissionees are dressed in uniform and do not wear caps and gowns.
How do I know if I qualify for honor cords and how do I get them?
Honor cords represent outstanding academic achievement and are provided by the University. The Campus Bookstore will have a list of those who qualify for honor cords. Honor cords designations are based on overall GPA accumulated prior to the graduating semester and are determined by the Registrar’s Office: Summa Cum Laude (3.90 and above) designated by a gold cord, Magna Cum Laude (3.70-3.89) designated by a silver cord, and Cum Laude (3.50-3.69) designated by a copper cord.
Honor cords are available for pick-up at the Campus Store with your cap and gown.
When do I pick up my cap and gown?
Graduate students can pick up their caps and gowns at the Campus Store in the MUB between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm beginning Monday, April 28 through Friday, May 2.
Undergraduate students can order their caps and gowns online, beginning Wednesday, February 5.
Where do I purchase announcements?
Graduation announcements can be purchased directly from Balfour.
When and where is rehearsal?
Commencement rehearsal is on Friday, May 2 at 1:30 pm. Undergraduate students line up in the SDC Multi-purpose room. Graduate students line up in the multi-purpose room. Signs will be posted by department and then your name. Simply find your department and get in line.
How long does rehearsal last?
Rehearsal lasts approximately 1 hour.
What time should I arrive at the commencement ceremony?
All prospective graduates participating in the ceremony should arrive no later than 9:45 am on Saturday, May 3.
How long does the ceremony last?
The exact time depends on the number of graduates, but usually the mid-year commencement ceremony lasts approximately 2 hours. The spring commencement ceremony lasts approximately 2 ½ hours.
What time do the doors open for the commencement ceremony?
The doors to the SDC Ice Arena and the SDC Wood Gym will be open by 8:30 am on the day of the ceremony.
How do I get my picture taken at commencement?
Arrangements have been made with a professional photographer to take a photo of each degree candidate as he or she is congratulated on stage. Ordering information will be mailed to your home address or emailed within 4-6 weeks. Please make certain that your current home address is on file with the Registrar’s Office.
Will my guests be able to take pictures or video tape during the ceremony?
Yes, but we ask that they remain seated during the ceremony. We discourage guests from disrupting the ceremony.
My family needs special accommodations—who do I contact?
Special needs seating is available for guests and family members. Should special seating accommodations be required, please contact Emily Walikinen in the Registrar’s Office, 906-487-2319 or emilyw@mtu.edu by Friday, April 25. Space for wheelchairs will be provided; however, Michigan Tech is unable to provide wheelchairs.
A Signer will be present throughout the ceremony to assist the hearing impaired.
Does my guest with special needs need a special ticket?
Your guest will need a general admission ticket to get in, but does not receive a special needs ticket. Please pick up your tickets from the Campus Bookstore, prior to the ceremony.
Will my family members be able to sit together, or does the person with special needs sit alone?
The person with special needs does not have to sit alone. Your entire party, up to a maximum of 5, may sit together in the special needs section.
Is there First Aid available?
Yes.
Is there anything happening after commencement?
Yes, the Alumni Association invites all graduates and their families to the SDC Multi-purpose room for the Graduates Reception taking place directly after the commencement ceremony. There will be light refreshments as well as areas set aside for taking photos. Stop by and sign your class of 2014 banner and pick up your Michigan Tech Alumni Association pin.
Spring Commencement Brunch—May 3, 2014. The Michigan Tech Dining Services will be offering a commencement brunch from 1–2:30 pm in the Memorial Union Isle Royale Ballroom for graduates and their families.
There is no brunch for the Mid-Year Commencement ceremony in December.
When will I receive my diploma?
Diplomas will be mailed 60-90 days after the end of the semester that all degree requirements have been successfully completed provided all financial obligations to the University have been met. Diplomas are mailed to the address noted on the Graduation Application. Changes to this address must be made with the Degree Services Office. A $30 processing fee will be assessed for diplomas that have to be reordered due to an incorrect address.
If you are not attending a commencement ceremony and you would like a cover for your diploma, please stop by the Student Service Center in the Administration Building to pick yours up prior to leaving campus.
NOTE: Diploma covers will not be mailed.
What side do I wear the tassel on?
Graduates sitting on the left hand side will wear the tassel on the left and graduates sitting on the right hand side wear the tassel on the right. Michigan Tech asks graduates to wear their tassels like this so the photographer will have a clear opening to take your picture.
What can I take into the commencement ceremony with me?
Purses, diaper bags, cameras and video equipment bags will be allowed into the ceremony. Please be aware that Public Safety and Police Services will be on hand to check bags.
Procedures:
- The student seeking BUS 3900 will contact a School of Business and Economics faculty member to support their internship. The student and faculty member will collaborate to complete the Internship or Co-op Project Approval Form and develop a study contract for the project. Note: BUS 3900 is not a substitute for required courses.
- Projects must involve a minimum of 20 hours of effort for each hour of course credit. This applies to business internships or cooperative education experiences that are 2-3 credits. It does not apply to 1 credit experiences.
- Required elements and examples of the contract can be provided by Academic Advisor, Carly Harrington.
- All contracts require review and approval prior to the academic term in which the project is proposed. The semester submission deadlines are:
- Spring: December 1st
- Fall/Summer: April 1st
- Completed forms must be returned to the Academic Advisor by the aforementioned deadlines for final approval by the Undergraduate Programs Committee.
- Upon approval of internships by the Undergraduate Programs Committee, the Academic Advisor will register the student for the appropriate credit hours in BUS 3900.
- Students must submit deliverables (as outlined in the contract) to the instructor for grading by the end of final exam week.