Preparing for the MBA Experience MBA Class of 2020 Today’s Overview • Brief Introductions • Courses of Study & Other Degrees • Mission and Values • Schedule and Academic Policies • The MBA Staff Role in your Success • Mason Information Resources • Thoughts as you start your MBA Program • Demonstrations • Own It! • Preparing for your First week • Caring for Yourself and Others while on Campus • Your Connections (757) 221-4100 | mason.wm.edu Second Introductions Please re-introduce yourself to your classmates and program team State the following: • Your Name • Where you consider home (place where you grew up)? • Area of Interest? (Ex Finance, Marketing, etc.) (757) 221-4100 | mason.wm.edu Mission Mason Mission The mission of The Raymond A Mason School of Business at The College of William and Mary is to serve the Commonwealth, the nation, and the global community both by offering high-quality educational programs at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels and by creating and communicating new knowledge Our Mission To inform, advise and support every student in making the William & Mary MBA experience the very best it can be What is YOUR mission? (757) 221-4100 | mason.wm.edu Mason Graduate Student Values Values Statement: As a global citizen and member of the Mason community, I embrace the following values: • Respect and appreciation for diversity • Personal integrity and honesty • Responsibility for myself and others • A spirit of generosity • A life dedicated to inquisitive learning, professional development and leadership My words, actions, and relationships will demonstrate my commitment to these values within the program and throughout my life (757) 221-4100 | mason.wm.edu Whom Should you Contact? Carlane Pittman, Director of MBA Programs, MH 2019A Michele Mitchell, Associate Director of MBA Programs, MH 2019B Patty Lalumiere, Associate Director of MBA Special Programs, MH 2013 Jennifer Nelson, Associate Director of Flex MBA, MH2019 Miriam DaSilva, Program Coordinator, Executive MBA Program, MH 2019 For any questions or concerns, please contact mba.program@mason.wm.edu (757) 221-4100 | mason.wm.edu Big Ideas for MBAs • Know what you want to achieve from your MBA experience • Seek learning above grades • Embrace change; seek exposure to new ideas, perspectives and experiences • Appreciate diversity of thought • Remember: Everything in business revolves around people (757) 221-4100 | mason.wm.edu Big Ideas for MBAs • Seek to create meaningful relationships with fellow students, Professors, Executive Partners, Mason and W&M alumni • Incorporate leadership and service • Lead by example • Make ethical decisions based on incorruptible values (757) 221-4100 | mason.wm.edu Thank you OWN IT! (757) 221-4100 | mason.wm.edu Key Dates Fall Semester Spring Semester Session A – August 27 – October 19, 2018 Session C - January 14 - March Labor Day – (Class in session) September Spring Break – March - 10 Fall Break – October 13 - 16 Sprint Week – March 11 - 15 Thanksgiving Break – Nov 21 - 25 Session D – March 18 – May Sprint Week – October 22 - 26 Session B – October 29 – December 19 Winter Break – December 20 – January 14 (757) 221-4100 | mason.wm.edu 10 Category of Assignments • Category A – An individual assignment You may not receive help from anyone on this assignment It must be 100% your own work All questions concerning this assignment should be addressed to your professor It is an honor code offense to give or receive any assistance on this assignment • Category B – A group assignment Your group may not receive help from anyone outside your group All questions concerning this assignment should be addressed to your professor It is an honor code offense to give help to other groups and individuals or receive assistance from other groups and individuals • Category C – An individual assignment You may work with others or receive help from a tutor on this assignment You must, however, turn in your own original paper You may not divide the work with others or copy another student’s paper It would be an honor code offense to so (757) 221-4100 | mason.wm.edu 42 Category of Assignments • Category D – A group assignment You may share information, discuss general concepts and approaches to the assignment with other groups You may get help from a tutor Each group must turn in their own work You may not copy another group’s work It would be an honor code offense to so • Category E – A timed assignment You are given a specific length of time within which the work must be completed It is an honor code offense to violate this time restriction without permission from your professor (757) 221-4100 | mason.wm.edu 43 MBA Laptop Policy • Laptops are mandatory • Specs available on Admitted Student website • You received information about setting up printers and other resources by email It is also located on myMBA (757) 221-4100 | mason.wm.edu 44 Alan B Miller Hall The building is unlocked: • M – F - 6:00 – 10:00 pm; Saturdays – 7:00 – 5:00 pm; Sundays – 10:00 – 5:00 pm • After Hours (Mason students, faculty and staff have access until 2:00am) • Team rooms: (individual and group) • Rooms may be reserved through EMS (information on myMBA) (757) 221-4100 | mason.wm.edu 45 Campus Resources Dean of Students – www.wm.edu/deanofstudents/ – Student Accessibility Services http://www.wm.edu/ /deanofstudents/services/studentaccessibilityservices/ Health and Wellness - – Counseling Ctr - http://www.wm.edu/offices/wellness/counselingcenter/ – Student Health Center - http://www.wm.edu/offices/wellness/healthcenter/ – Campus Recreation – http://www.wm.edu/offices/wellness/campusrec/ – Compliance & Equity Office – http://www.wm.edu/offices/compliance/ (see pamphlet) Sadler and Campus Center – http://www.wm.edu/offices/sadlerandcampuscenters/ Swem Library - https://libraries.wm.edu/ (757) 221-4100 | mason.wm.edu 46 Important Policies Dress Code – Business Casual attire expected Business attire required at all speakers and Graduate Career Management Center events Casual dress on Friday unless there are speaker events Attendance Policy – Contact the professor ahead of time just like you would when at work If for an interview, contact Graduate Career Management Center staff first Please copy mba.program@mason.wm.edu if you will be missing class Building Policies mason.wm.edu/programs/ftmba/mymba/documents/buildinginformation.pdf Housekeeping – Please be mindful that housekeeping is not available to clean up items left behind in classrooms and team rooms (757) 221-4100 | mason.wm.edu 47 RSVP • Professionalism • Impression • Maintaining Relationships • Food Service • Seating (757) 221-4100 | mason.wm.edu 48 Before Classes Begin  Make sure you have read all College related emails  Please complete the Orientation survey that will be distributed on Friday, August 24  Check Banner to make sure that you are registered for all of your classes Your degree requirements are on myMBA  Make sure you complete your health waiver It is required that you show proof of insurance or buy the College’s insurance (757) 221-4100 | mason.wm.edu 49 For your first week • Check Blackboard for syllabi and messages from Professors • Make sure you have all course materials before the start of your class • Check Banner for your class schedule • Please view the Mason events calendar often • Be on time for all classes There is a short break in between classes Only take breaks during that time to minimize any disruptions during class • Bring tent cards to every class (757) 221-4100 | mason.wm.edu 50 Classroom Details Seating: Session A – Seating is assigned Sessions B – D – Seating is self-selected Students are assigned sections: Section – Room 1008 Section – Room 1013 (Sections are assigned for each module) (757) 221-4100 | mason.wm.edu 51 Ask the Staff Staff will be available in the Graduate Gathering Area from noon – 2:00pm every Monday to answer questions Please come visit us – we are located in room 2019 Building and lost and found – Dana Headden (757) 221-4100 | mason.wm.edu 52 Mark your Calendar: Opening Convocation Wednesday, August 29 at 5:15-6:30pm – Wren Yard Opportunity to welcome our new students and celebrate the start of the academic session (757) 221-4100 | mason.wm.edu 53 Upcoming Events Homecoming – October 18 – 21 • Business School Tailgate – October 20 McGlothlin Leadership Forum – October 30 – Nov (757) 221-4100 | mason.wm.edu 54 Culminating Dinner Tonight! • Williamsburg Lodge • Business or Cocktail Attire • Transportation • Parking • Reception begins at 5:30 • Dinner begins promptly at 6:30 (757) 221-4100 | mason.wm.edu 55 Questions of Concerns? Contact us! mba.program@mason.wm.edu