MBA On-Campus Orientation
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. The following is an orientation of the program that was presented on campus to the members of your cohort.
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, International Peace and Conflict Resolution or Health Practice Management) 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.
Getting Around Campus
Class meeting days and times
Cohort classes meet on their assigned day 5:30-10 p.m. Cohorts are assigned a number based on the semester of entry. See your orientation invite for your cohort designation. Cohorts are given a designated day for instruction. This day remains the same for the duration of your program. Specific course dates including international experiences are given in your program course of study. You may find your program course of study by logging onto MyArcadia and accessing your program plan by cohort number in the link found under MBA Community.
Classroom Assignments
To find your room assignments for your first two classes, BA500 and BA502, access your schedule on MyArcadia through the Student Information/Self-Service link (on Tools menu, left side of screen). All remaining MBA classes are held in the Beaver College Room in the Landman Library (second floor). All students are required to present student ID to gain access to the library after 5 p.m. Please see section on obtaining student ID. Visit www.arcadia.edu/directions for directions, campus map and parking.
MBA meals
Dinner is provided each week at no cost to the student. Students are given meal vouchers to redeem at the Dining hall. Vouchers can be redeemed from 4-5:30 p.m. Student ID is required for verification—please carry your student ID with you.
Photo ID Cards
Every Arcadia student needs a photo ID card. You will be required to present your ID to gain access to campus buildings. Please go to the Public Safety Office to have your picture taken and to obtain your student ID. The Public Safety Office is located in Dilworth Hall on the lower level (view campus map).
Parking
A hangtag is required for all vehicles to park in the designated lots; however, there is no fee for parking for MBA students. Bring your vehicle registration card to the Public Safety Office to obtain the hangtag. Parking is available at any location designated as Student Parking (view parking map).
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 (Brubaker 311) 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
Important Contact Information
- Dr. Tony Muscia, Executive Director MBA program
Office: Brubaker 308; Phone: 215-572-4691; E-mail: musciat@arcadia.edu
- Lorraine Brandenburger, Assistant to Executive Director MBA Program
Office: Brubaker 311; Phone: 215-572-2789; E-mail: brandenl@arcadia.edu
- For billing questions: One Stop Shop, Taylor Hall 215-517-2339, onestop@arcadia.edu
