Orientation for Online MBA
Congratulations on being accepted into the MBA program. There is some important information you need to know before starting your academic journey at Arcadia University.
Welcome
Dr. Tony Muscia, Executive Director of Arcadia’s MBA, welcomes new students and provides an overview of the Online MBA program. Click here to view.
Advising
Dr. Tony Muscia, executive director of the MBA program will serve as your advisor. He can be reached at musciat@arcadia.edu or 215-572-4691. Students pursuing concentrations Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Finance or International Peace and Conflict Resolution) must schedule an advising appointment to discuss program scheduling.
Registering for Courses
MBA students are automatically enrolled with their cohort in the MBA with international perspective program each semester. Students who are pursuing a concentration area need to Self-Service register for only the concentration courses as noted in the Graduate Catalog. Please see course listing offerings on the Registrar’s Web site to register for concentration courses.
Accessing MyArcadia
MyArcadia (http://my.arcadia.edu) is the campus portal Web site, accessible only to current students, faculty and staff. Your username is your first initial followed by your last name (lowercase with no spaces). Your password is your last name followed by the last four digits of your SSN. If you have difficulty logging into MyArcadia, contact IT User Support at helpdesk@arcadia.edu or 215-572-2898. Students’ accounts are active 24-48 hours after admission deposit is received.
Tutorials
Dr. Erik Nelson, Assistant Professor of Education, Coordinator of Instructional Technology, Dean of Continuing Studies, Director of Arcadia Online, narrates step-by-step video tutorials for using online course resources.
International Travel Experiences
There are two International experiences required. The courses will focus on global organizational strategy. Viewing first-hand the environmental factors that influence business decision making will provide students a context for the development of global strategies. Site visits to organizations will permit students to learn about and discuss items related to organization strategy. Students travel with their cohort to an emerging and a developed economy. See program course of study for travel dates. A trip orientation is held 6 weeks prior to travel.
All students are required to have a current, valid passport/visa.
Students are strongly encouraged to apply for passport and/or visa as soon as possible. As indicated on the signed intent to study abroad, students are responsible to have the appropriate valid documentation and will be assessed any charges incurred by the University in the event they are unable to participate in scheduled international experiences. Students must submit proof of valid passport by a copy to the MBA program at the completion of BA502.
MBA Community on MyArcadia
The MBA Community can be found through MyArcadia on the Community tab. All MBA students have access to the MBA Community. The community features the orientation information links, international travel information, textbook information for each semester, program course of study for each cohort, resources etc. Please log onto the community and familiarize yourself with the information and resources available.
Textbook Information
All new students are subscribed through the University for a two-year subscription to Business Week and student accounts are charged $51.94. Textbook information is updated each semester on the MBA community. MBA textbooks are not available through the campus bookstore. Students typically purchase the textbooks through internet Web sites. Please allow adequate time for online delivery. There is also a discussion board available in the MBA community to allow students to sell and purchase texts among cohorts.
Graduate Catalog
As a graduate student of the University you should familiarize yourself with the Graduate Catalog. The Graduate Catalog is available online for all students at www.arcadia.edu/catalog. Please refer to the Catalog for academic policies, processes and forms. If you have questions regarding academic policy, contact your advisor, Dr. Muscia at musciat@arcadia.edu.
Conditional Admission Requirements
Students who were admitted conditionally are required to submit evidence of completion of all requirements to the MBA Office by the deadline noted in their admission letter. Students who do not meet the conditional requirements by the deadline will be removed from the program. Students who are required to complete assessments as part of their conditional requirements should refer to the tutorial information document posted within the MBA Community. Go to MyArcadia > MBA Community > Orientation Information > Tutorial Information. If you require additional information regarding the Ivy Software Tutorials, contact Lorraine Brandenburger at brandenl@arcadia.edu.
Financial Aid
Students are eligible to apply for financial aid. The program is delivered so that students are enrolled for 6 credits each academic semester. Click here for more information on financial aid. Students should contact the office of Financial Aid at 215-572-2980
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