Patricia Collins, Assistant Director, MBA Global Programs
300 Kenan Center Drive, McColl Building, Suite 2417, CB # 3490
Chapel Hill, NC 27599, U.S.A.
Phone: 001-919-843-6965 email: patricia_collins@kenan-flagler.unc.edu
External website: http://www.kenan-flagler.unc.edu/
UNC: http://www.unc.edu/index.htm
http://specials.kenan-flagler.unc.edu/inexchange/Pages/default.aspx
 Nomination Deadline for fall exchanges: April 15 and for spring: September 15
 Students applications are due May 15 for the fall term and October 15 for the spring term.
MBA and Master level students. They can choose one or two modules for the exchange. Students should have at least 1 year
of work experience. US citizens are accepted to participate with special agreement.
One module consists of 7 weeks of classes and exams. Orientation will take place 3-5 days prior to the beginning of classes.
Please note that attendance to the orientation is mandatory.
Fall term 2013
Mandatory Orientation: August 15 and 16
Module I: August 19 – October 12 (including finals)
Module II: October 21 – December 20 (including finals)
Spring term 2014
Mandatory Orientation: January 13 and 14
Module III: January 15 – March 8 (including finals)
Module IV: March 24 – May 10 (including finals)
- MBA graduation will take place on May 18, 2014
Class profile - About 290 MBA students per class (approximately 30 % international); with an average of 5.3 years work
experience; age range 23 – 43 years, 73 % are male and 27 % are female students; 31 % of the students have partners.
Class format: Case studies, team projects, readings, some lectures.
Attendance: Mandatory! If students have more than two unexcused absences, their grade may be affected.
Class participation: Mandatory! This factors heavily into the grading scheme.
Grading: Based on class participation, team projects, case analyses, oral reports, business plans, and papers.
Course load: 3 to 4 courses and 4.5 credits per module is the minimum requirement. No more than 5 courses per mod.
Exams: Class projects, case analyses, take-home exams, term papers, and presentations.
The semester is divided into two modules. The average course load per semester is 8 courses or 12 credits and counted as 1.5
course credit = 20 contact hours. Current course information can be found on the public course portal, check for MBA electives
ONLY: http://public.kenan-flagler.unc.edu/applications/public/courses
Instructors will explain their grading criteria and their personal preferences/expectations in terms of classroom participation,
dynamics, etc., on the first day of class or as part of their syllabus. Class participation is a principal component of all courses in
the UNC Kenan-Flagler MBA Program, although the degree to which it affects individual grades varies from course to course and
by instructor to instructor. As expected, attendance is required and can affect a student's final grade in that class.
Grades in the MBA Program: H = High Pass; P = Pass; L = Low Pass; F = Fail
Student’s academic performance is evaluated at the end of each module to determine eligibility status. Academic ineligibility
results if a student earns a failing grade (F) in any course, or if a student earns a low pass (L) in 25% or more of their classes
during a given module.
Exchange Students are required to meet the same academic eligibility standards. Exchange students failing to meet eligibility
requirements during their studies at UNC Kenan-Flagler, will have their home institution formally notified of their academic
standing.
Release of Grades: Grade reports will be available online at ‘Connect Carolina’ to all current exchange students. Transcript and
copy will be couriered to their home school within six to eight weeks of the completion of the exchange program. If an official
transcript is needed, student can request these directly from the UNC Registrar’s Office.
The Honor Code: It shall be the responsibility of every student at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to obey and
support the enforcement of the Honor Code. The Honor Code prohibits lying, cheating, or stealing when these actions involve
academic processes or university, student, or academic personnel acting in an official capacity.
The Honor Code and the Campus Code embodying the ideals of academic honesty, integrity, and responsible citizenship, govern
the performance of all academic work and student conduct at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
http://studentconduct.unc.edu/students/rights-responsibilites
(newly designed resources for exchange students)
The Career Management Center (CMC) provides a number of career resources especially designed for our visiting exchange
students:
 Career Orientation Workshop: A dedicated career workshop during exchange student orientation
 Access to the CMC Intranet resources: This includes company research databases, advice on the US job search, and
networking guidance.
 Monthly job search discussions: CMC senior staff members will meet with Exchange students in a group setting
once/month to discuss the US job search and field questions.
 One-hour resume review from the Business Communication Center.
 Participation in student career clubs, including events and company visits.
The following activities are closed to visiting exchange students:
• Access to CMC Connect, the on-campus recruiting system
• Participation in campus interviews
• Review of or availability to apply for job postings through Kenan-Flagler’s CMC Connect system
• Attendance at CMC Networking Forum
There are about 10 rooms available on campus in 1101 Mason Farm Rd. Chapel Hill. These are furnished 2 bedroom
apartments, only a short 10-minute walk from the business school campus. On campus housing application is due before
April 15, for the fall, or October1, for the spring: http://housing.unc.edu/residence-halls/1101-mason-farm-road
Students who prefer to live off campus can contact the program manager for assistance in finding the best housing complex.
http://www.apartmentguide.com/apartments/North-Carolina/Chapel-Hill/
Exchange Students will apply for an F-1 student visa – check the following link for more information on visa, SEVIS, etc.
http://oisss.unc.edu/students/newstudents/obtaining_visa.html
The IBA (a student-run organization) will assign buddies to exchange students who select this option. Buddies will be available
on arrival to help ease the process of acclimating to life in the US and throughout the exchange period. Airport pick-up is also
available to exchange students who request this option.
A listing of all clubs and student organizations can be found on the below website. As a special honor, one exchange student
per semester can elect to become an honorary chair with the MBASA - International Business Association and help organize
events throughout the semester. http://www.kenan-flagler.unc.edu/Programs/MBA/studentlife/MBAClubs.cfm
Town of Chapel Hill http://www.ci.chapel-hill.nc.us/index.aspx?page=1
North Carolina Beaches: http://www.visitnc.com/journeys/highlights/nc-coast-beaches
North Carolina Mountains: http://www.visitnc.com/journeys/highlights/blue-ridge