Welcome to the

Management & Leadership

Program

MAJOR ASSESSMENT FOR DEGREE COMPLETION

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MGT Online Program (Summer Cohorts) Dates Credits General Education Requirements

Created

2010

Summer Semester I (8 weeks) Course Credits

MGT 3193 Organizational Behavior May - June 3 English 6

MGT 3153 Business Research Methods May - June 3 Literature 3

Summer Semester II (8 weeks) Christian Studies (3 credits must be completed with BC) 6

MGT 3103 Business Communications Online July - August 3 History 3

MGT 4133 Quality Assurance July - August 3 Science w/Lab 4

Fall Semester I (8 weeks) Fine Arts 3

MGT 4163 Human Resource Management August - October 3 Speech 3

MGT 3113 Management & Finance August - October 3 PE 1

Fall Semester II (8 weeks) Health 3

MGT 4123 Contemporary Leadership (Online) October - December 3 Math 3

MGT 4233 Leadership & Change Management October - December 3 Additional Area (Fine Arts, History, Literature or Science) 3

Spring Semester I (8 weeks) Additional Science or Math 3

INT 3063 Learning & Research Skills January - March 3 Total General Education Requirements 41

MGT 3173 Introduction to Leadership January - March 3 Breakdown of Graduation Requirements Credits

Spring Semester II (8 weeks) Major 36

MGT 4223 Personal Leadership (Online) March - May 3 General Education 41

MGT 3013 Foundations of Management March - May 3 Electives 49

Total Credits in Program 36 credits Total Credits Required to Graduate 126

MAJOR ASSESSMENT FOR DEGREE COMPLETION

Total hours required in the MGT major. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

General Education Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Additional elective credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

• Possible sources of elective hours: eSPIRE online courses, training

programs, C.L.E.P., or DSST.

• All sources must be approved in advance by the registrar.

A cumulative grade point average of 2.0 must be maintained.

Minimum Credits Required for Graduation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126

• All degree requirements of the Bluefield College catalog in effect at the

time of first enrollment must be met.

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General Education Requirements

A Bachelor of Science requires six extra hours of math

OR three hours of math and three hours of science

in addition to the general education requirements.

A Bachelor of Arts requires six hours of a second-year

foreign language in addition to the general

education requirements.

Please refer to your official evaluation to determine the

remaining general education or elective requirements

required for graduation!

College Requirement–Christian Studies (CST), six credit hours

Bluefield College requires students to complete six (6) credit hours of instruction in

Christian Studies as a college requirement. You may transfer one course or three (3) credit

hours, but at least three (3) credit hours must be earned from Bluefield College. To meet this

requirement, the Christian Studies (CST) Department offers two three hour online e-SPIRE

courses: (1) Biblical Perspectives (CST 3103) and (2) Ethics (CST 4403) to meet this

requirement.

Before registering for either of these e-SPIRE courses, please review your advising

worksheet. This is your individualized Plan of Study to determine which course or courses

are needed to fulfill this requirement.

Each semester the registrar will e-mail all eSPIRE/inSPIRE Degree Completion students a

list of the e-SPIRE online semester course offerings. Please select from the CST offerings

provided.

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Ways to Earn Additional Credit

CLEP/DSST Testing – Transfer in up to 30 hours.

eSPIRE online classes – For course availability, www.bluefield.edu/e-spire

Two-Year Accredited College -Transfer in up to 68 hours from a two-year accredited college.

Professional (PST) & Military Training - A combination of sixty credit hours for military and professional training may be applied as transfer credit. This credit must be submitted to the Registrar’s Office using special guidelines. Some professional training will be evaluated only after the student begins the degree completion program.

Please contact Juleigh Bailey, Assistant Registrar/ Assessment Counselor, to verify courses will transfer, jbailey@bluefield.edu.

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Your Financial Investment

Bluefield College

Tuition and Fees - inSpire Degree Completion Students*

2010/2011

Effective August 1, 2010

inSpire Degree Completion Program:

Tuition $ 365 Per credit hour

Comprehensive Fee $ 230 Per semester

Application Fee $ 30

e-Spire (Online/Saturday) $ 365 Per credit hour

Graduation Fee $ 110

Confirmation Fee (New & Re-admitted Students) $ 25

*Tuition, fees, and deposits are based on present economic conditions. The College reserves the right to increase or decrease the price of tuition, fees, and deposits.

Your Financial Investment

Bluefield College

Tuition and Fees - inSpire Degree Completion Students*

2011/2012

Effective August 1, 2011

inSpire Degree Completion Program:

Tuition $ 385 Per credit hour

Comprehensive Fee Eliminated

Application Fee $ 30

e-Spire (Online/Saturday) $ 385 Per credit hour

Graduation Fee $ 110

Confirmation Fee (New & Re-admitted Students) $ 25

*Tuition, fees, and deposits are based on present economic conditions. The College reserves the right to increase or decrease the price of tuition, fees, and deposits.

Frequent Questions

What is the difference between employer payment and

employer reimbursement?

Employer Payment

This is defined as the “Employer paying within 30 days of

class start date.”

The Bluefield College business office must receive a

written statement on official letterhead stating

full employer payment.

Bluefield College will bill the student’s employer.

*Ultimately, the bill incurred by the student is the

responsibility of the student, should the employer

default in making payment.

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What is the difference between employer payment and employer

reimbursement? (continued)

Employer Reimbursement

The student must pay Bluefield College either by personal

payment or by student loans at the beginning of each

semester.

The student is reimbursed by the employer after providing

grades to the employer.

It is important to note that the reimbursement agreement is

between the student and the employer.

Frequent Questions

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What is the class attendance policy?

Core Classes are all online.

e-SPIRE Classes: A student taking an online class must login and post within the first five business days of the course to be considered enrolled. After this point, the instructor will report the student as never attending and the course will be deleted from the student’s permanent academic record. However, once a student posts to an online course it is he/her responsibility to drop the course by officially notifying the Registrar’s Office in writing. The last day to drop this type of course with a grade of “W” is by the end of the sixth week of the course. Please see slides 23 and 24 for financial responsibilities.

Frequent Questions

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How and where do I purchase textbooks?

Option 1, Bluefield College Campus Bookstore

Contact Judy Vannoy, jvannoy@bluefield.edu or 276.326.4260 / 276.326.4614

Books may be charged to a student account if all financial aid documents have been completed and returned to the Bluefield College financial aid department.

Option 2, Order online from MBS Direct

http://bookstore.mbsdirect.net/bluefield.htm

Online purchases require a credit card and cannot be charged to a student account.

Frequent Questions

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Bluefield College highly recommends that students purchase textbooks through the Bluefield College bookstore and/or

through MBS the designated online vendor (http://bookstore.mbsdirect.net/bluefield.htm).

• Instructions for ordering textbooks are found on the Bluefield College website

(http://www.bluefield.edu/templates/System/details.asp?id=30250&PID=258769 ).

• Bluefield College, MBS direct frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

(http://bookstore.mbsdirect.net/vb_faq.php?FVCUSNO=36158 )

• Questions about textbook purchases and returns can be e-mailed to Judy Vannoy, Manager

(jvannoy@bluefield.edu) Bookstore phone number: (276) 326.4260.

Textbooks purchases from any other vendor are not supported by the college bookstore or MBS. Under no

circumstances shall Bluefield College reimburse, buy back, or refund expenses incurred by students who purchase

textbooks and/or supplies from any vendor other than the Bluefield College bookstore or its authorized affiliate, MBS.

Issues or concerns involving exchanges and/or refunds from purchases made through MBS will follow that vendor’s

policies (http://onlinebuyback.mbsbooks.com/index.php?jde=1424) See the URL above for MBS FAQs.

Bluefield College recommends consulting the college bookstore course list

(http://bookstore.mbsdirect.net/vb_buy.php?ACTION=top&FVCUSNO=36158 ) before purchasing books ahead of

your course start date.

Textbook Purchase Policy (Nov. 2010)

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What type of computer should I have?

The Bluefield College Information Technology Department recommends the

following system & technological specifications in order to complete the

inSPIRE program:

Frequent Questions

Windows Apple

Processor: Dual Core 2.0 GHz or higher Intel-based

Memory: 2GB or higher 2 GB or higher

Operating System: Windows Vista or higher MAC OS 10.5 or higher

Software: Microsoft Office 2007 or higher Microsoft Office 2008 or higher

Internet Connection: Broadband Broadband

What is a “broadband” internet connection and why do I

need one?

• A broadband connection refers to a high-speed DSL, Cable

Modem, or Satellite Internet Connection.

• Slower connections such as cellular and dial-up are not

sufficient to meet the online learning demands of the

inSPIRE program.

Frequent Questions

Will I have a Bluefield College e-mail account?

After acceptance, and before the first day of class, an email

account will be established for the student through Bluefield

College. (*Contingent upon all required paperwork being completed)

To access email go to https://mybc.bluefield.edu and click on email in the left panel titled Quick Links.

You should have received a letter via USPS containing your Email user id and password.

To retrieve your specific information: mybc.bluefield.edu/ics/My_Account_Information.jnz.

Class instructors will use this email account to communicate with the student. Important information and reminders will be sent by Bluefield College staff to your email address. Please check it regularly!

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How do I access the Bluefield College student portal?

The BC portal is located at https://mybc.bluefield.edu

(do not use www in front of the address)

The MyBC login is student ID number.

The passwords for Email and MyBC are the same.

Click on the “Student” link to access your transcript,

grades, financial aid information and other student

information.

Click on “DCP” to access forms, etc.

Under “Quick Links” click on e-SPIRE Learning House

Frequent Questions

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How do I use the library services?

To use the Easley Library website at Bluefield College,

go to http://bcweb.bluefield.edu/library.

*This is also available from the course website

Certain resources available on the Easley Library website require the

student to log in using the same username and password as their BC

Email account.

You can additionally reach the Easley Library Website from the quick

links panel in the MyBC portal. It is recommended that you not be logged

into the portal when you link to the library. If MyBC “times out”, you will be

kicked out of any library databases you have open.

Frequent Questions

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What if I need writing assistance?

Students can receive online writing assistance on any

written assignment for any class through our

ACE Online Writing Lab.

Students can submit their papers online and receive

comments and suggestions for improving writing.

Please allow 24 to 48 hours for a response.

Just go to MyBC, mybc.bluefield.edu, and click “ACE”. You will need to log in to access this service.

For questions or help with this service, contact Crystal

Kieloch, 1.800.872.0176 ext. 4660 or ckieloch@bluefield.edu.

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Frequent Questions

What if I forget my username or password?

Go to mybc.bluefield.edu

Click on ‘My Account Information’ and fill out the form.

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Withdrawal Information If unforeseen “life circumstances” arise

To withdraw, contact Dena Monroe in the Registrar’s Office. dmonroe@bluefield.edu or 1-800-872-0176 ext. 4550

Once the student has withdrawn from school, the grade of “W” will be assessed for classes not completed, and the Business Office will contact the student about financial responsibilities.

If the student does not officially withdraw, he or she will be responsible for all bills incurred. The student will also receive a grade of “F” for all classes not completed.

Please refer to the college catalogue for the detailed withdrawal & refund policies. An electronic copy is located on the college website, www.bluefield.edu, under “Academics”.

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Obligations

• I agree to assume financial responsibility for all tuition and fees for my education at Bluefield College.

• I understand that payment is required at the beginning of each semester (unless I have secured adequate financial aid, or my employer will pay the costs due to Bluefield College within 30 days of the start of the semester).

• I understand that my financial obligations are for an entire semester. Full-time degree completion students are not charged per course.

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Obligations

• I understand that I will be responsible for any and all legal collection costs if I fail to keep my commitment to Bluefield College.

• I understand that General Education courses will be billed separately and that I should contact the business office for details.

•NOTE: Please refer to the college catalogue for the detailed withdrawal & refund policies. An electronic copy is located on the college website, www.bluefield.edu, under “Academics”.

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Obligations: Faculty Evaluations

•In an effort to provide the highest quality educational experience, Bluefield College has instituted a mandatory evaluation process for every course in the inSPIRE program.

•The evaluation request will appear on MyBC approximately one week prior to the end of each course. The evaluation is short, only requiring a few minutes of your time.

•Because this evaluation is mandatory, you will be hindered from entering your courses, accounts and all other tabs

until the evaluation has been complete.

Contact Names and Numbers

Associate Vice President for inSPIRE Degree Completion Programs:

• Dr. Larry Sinsabaugh, 866.870.0293, lsinsabaugh@bluefield.edu

Department Chairs

• Human Services: Dr. Robert Boozer, rboozer@bluefield.edu

• Public Safety: Dr. Jeff Fox, jfox@bluefield.edu

• Management & Leadership: Interim Chair, Dr. Larry Sinsabaugh, lsinsabaugh@bluefield.edu

Richmond South Office (9211 Arboretum Parkway, Suite 400)

• 866.870.0293 or 804.276.3788

Roanoke Office (Roanoke Higher Education Center)

• 800.817.3554 or 540.767.6050

Contact Names and Numbers

Main Campus 800.872.0176

• Director of Academic Programs: ext. 4456 - Ann Looney, alooney@bluefield.edu

• Bookstore: ext. 4260 - Judy Vannoy, jvannoy@bluefield.edu

• Evaluation Information: ext. 4397 - Juleigh Bailey, jbailey@bluefield.edu

• Financial Aid Info: ext. 4223 – Waku Nanuma, wnanuma@bluefield.edu

• Library: ext. 4269 - Lynne Bartlett, lbartlett@bluefield.edu

• Student Account Info: ext. 4204 - A. Michele White, awhite@bluefield.edu

• VA Benefits: ext. 4348 – Cathy Matherly, cmatherly@bluefield.edu

My BC Student Portal address: https://mybc.bluefield.edu

CLEP & DSST Testing:

Bluefield Campus: 800.872.0176 ext. 4606 - Crystal Kieloch, ckieloch@bluefield.edu

Richmond South Office: 866.870.0293 - Ken Newman,

knewman@bluefield.edu

Questions or Concerns

While you are in a totally online program please know you are not alone. We are here to help you. Our goal is for you to be successful and enjoy your educational experience.

If you have questions or concerns please follow this process:

Review the syllabus and course instructions carefully.

The syllabus has instructions regarding help desk information for the course and for MyBC.

Review the useful links and resources found within the course and on MyBC.

Technical or administrative issues should be directed to the responsible party.

Contact your course instructor.

If you have issues that cannot be resolved through one of the previous steps contact the Management Department Chair.

Finally, feel free to contact your instructor or Chair just to chat or fellowship.

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Major Requirements for Degree Completion

• Program Matrix

• Total Hours Required

• CST Requirement

Ways to Earn Additional Credit

Your Financial Investment

Frequent Questions

• Employer Payment vs. Reimbursement

• Class Registration

• Attendance Policy

• Purchasing Textbooks

•Technology Requirements

• Email

• MyBC Student Portal / e-Racer

• Library information

• ACE Online Writing Lab

• Username / Password Retrieval

Withdrawal Process

Obligations

• Financial

• Faculty Evaluation

Contact Names and Numbers

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Bluefield College inSPIRE Degree Completion Program

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