The Final Countdown:
Preparing for Graduation
Katrina Vegter, Academic Advising Director
Agenda
3. Plan Your Final Term
 Curriculum Reminders
 Winter 2013 Course Planning
2. Register
 Course Bidding Refresher
1. Graduate!
MBA Curriculum Reminders
• Minimum 57 credits needed to graduate
~ 10 of 57 may be non-Business coursework
• Strategy 503: World Economy (1.5 cr)
~ Winter A & Winter B sections
MBA Curriculum Reminders
• Business Law/Ethics class (choose from a list)
~ BA 512 (B), LHC 507 (B), LHC 508 (B),
LHC 509 (A), LHC 514 (B), LHC 582 (full
term)
• Communications requirement (choose from a
list)
~ LHC 522 (A or B), LHC 524 (A)
MAcc Curriculum Reminders
• 30 credits end of Winter
• Winter Core
~ ACC 630
~ ACC 625
• One of required electives
~ 2 if you waived a core course
Your Final Semester Electives
• What did you want to learn when you applied
to Ross? Have you accomplished that goal?
• Which skills do you still want to develop?
• What do you find interesting, exciting and
energizing?
• What challenges you?
• Think outside the box.
• Finish on a high note – stay focused and fully
engaged.
Electives with applications
• BA 685 - International Business Immersion (3.0
credits): Health Care Delivery in Emerging
Markets (11/5 application deadline)
• BE 688 - Washington, D.C. Residential on
Health Care Policy and Politics (3.0 credits)
• LHC 688 - Washington Campus Business and
the Public Policy Process (3.0 credits)
• MO 623 - Becoming a Transformational Leader
(3.0 credits)
• STRATEGY 659 - Global Projects II (3.0 credits)
More info: http://www2.bus.umich.edu/MyiMpact/academics/register/MBA2
Elective Options
• Graduate Business Coursework (500-800)
~ 47 minimum credits
• Graduate level Non-Business Coursework
~ Up to 10 credits towards 57 total
~ 500-800 level, sometimes 400 level
– rackham.umich.edu/academic_informatio
n/programs/
~ Every department is different – reach out
~ Be aware of class times and locations!
Elective Options
• Undergraduate Foreign Language
Coursework
~ Need Instructor Consent & file request with
Ross Academic Services
~ B or higher grade required
~ Half credit earned toward MBA
» (5 credit class = 2.5 credits towards 57)
– Included in 10 credits of non-Business
coursework
– Max 6 credits earned toward MBA
Winter 2013 Registration Timeline
• NOW: Winter Course Bidding is OPEN
~ Closes Monday 11/12 at 10 am
• Monday 11/12 at 10 am: Deadline to clear
Financial Hold
• November 19-21 and on: General
Registration via WA
Course Bidding Specifics
• Bidding for Winter A + Winter B combined
• Results will be max 16.50 total with no
more than 10.5 credits in either A or B
• Seats awarded in order of highest to
lowest bids
• You can bid for overlapping classes but
won’t get overlapping classes
Course Bidding – Tips
• Watch course pre-reqs
• Bid for degree requirements
• If course is the focus, bid on multiple
sections (degree requirements – do this!)
• If time is the focus, bid for only that one
section
Course Bidding – Tips
• No point carry-over – spend them all
• Use prior market-clear information carefully
~ Your points = your prioritization
• Spend non-standard points
• Don’t wait until the last minute
CLEAR FINANCIAL HOLD
before bidding ends
Applying for Graduation
• Make sure you are ready to graduate
• Review degree requirements, rules and
regulations, and complete a degree audit
in Wolverine Access by selecting
"Academic Requirements."
• You are strongly encouraged to meet with
an Academic Advisor if you have
questions
• Deadline to apply – mid-February (TBD)
Applying for Graduation
Log on to Wolverine Access
at https://wolverineaccess.umich.edu and select "Student
Business," which will direct you to the “Self Service” page.
Under “Degree Progress/Graduation,” select “Apply for
Graduation” and follow the on-screen instructions
carefully.
Select Fall for December graduation, Winter for April/May
graduation, or Summer for August graduation.
Indicate how you would like your name to appear on your
diploma.
Provide an address to which your diploma should be
sent. Watch for an automated e-mail confirmation after
you have successfully applied for graduation.
Commencement
• Applying for graduation does not obligate
you to attend a Commencement
ceremony.
• Ross Commencement, May 3, 2013:
http://www.bus.umich.edu/commencement
 4 pm – MAccs
 7 pm - MBAs
• University Commencement May 4, 2013 :
http://www.umich.edu/~gradinfo/
Resources
• Registration Info: iMpact > Academics
Tab > Registration Menu > Register
• Elective Options: iMpact > Academics
Tab > Curriculum Menu> Elective Options
• Appointments: iMpact > Academics Tab
> Academic Advising System
Walk-In Hours
• E2420 Walk-in Advising: M-F:1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
• Winter Garden Hours:
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Wednesday 11/7: 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday 11/9: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Thursday 11/15: 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Monday 11/19: 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday 12/5: 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Questions?
Academic Services
E2420
rossacadservices@umich.edu
(734) 647-4933