Summary A Mercy College Education

Campuses The main campus of Mercy College is located on the scenic Hudson River in picturesque Dobbs Ferry with additional campus locations in the Bronx, Manhattan, and Yorktown Heights. The college also offers a thriving online campus. The academic offerings of Mercy College are available at all locations, making the educational process more convenient and accessible to students from the New York metropolitan area. Mass transportation options abound, making Mercy College easy to access wherever you live. Online Campus More students are earning degrees online than ever before. And, a Mercy Online degree is just as accredited as if you attended one of our physical campuses. The benefits are 1. Affordability. Pay for classes and tuition, not room and board. 2. Flexibility. Classes revolve around your schedule. 3. 24/7 accessibility. Study anywhere at any time. Mercy Online offers students an accessible and convenient way to learn. No matter where students are located, they may take courses, or even entire degrees, on the college’s online campus. At Mercy College, there is no distinction between the expectations of traditionally taught classes and online classes. Learn more about Mercy Online Mercy College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and registered by the New York State Education Department. Mercy Online currently offers 4 / A Mercy College Education more than 40 undergraduate and graduate degrees entirely online. Students also may satisfy their General Education curriculum requirements online. Mercy Online has been accepted as a member of Apple’s iTunes U. Libraries The Mercy College Libraries serve students, faculty, staff and alumni of Mercy College. Members of the general community are also welcome for in-library use of the resources. The main library at the Dobbs Ferry Campus holds the majority of collections and supplements those at three branch campus libraries (Bronx, Manhattan, and Yorktown Heights) through a timely shipping and delivery system. All library facilities afford space for concentrated learning and easy accessibility to library holdings and services on and beyond any one campus. Librarians are available to provide reference service and information literacy instruction. Learning resources in many media including books, journals, newspapers, audiovisual software and equipment, as well as workstations, provide access to the Libraries’ online catalogs, course reserves, and selected electronic databases and Internet resources to support the college’s on-site and distance education programs. Some databases provide articles in full-text. Off-site users have access to the Libraries’ catalog, course reserves and databases through the Mercy College Libraries’ website at Information resources in all formats are selected for quality and their ability to support the total curriculum and selected research areas. The libraries’ total print collection numbers approximately 249,571 volumes, 937 current periodical subscriptions and 736 periodical titles. Approximately 46,656 electronic journals are available in full-text through the libraries’ databases. The Yorktown Campus Library is a partial depository of United States government publications. Most of the libraries’ resources are cataloged using OCLC, the major bibliographic utility in the nation, and KOHA, the Libraries’ integrated online library system. The collection is arranged according to the Library of Congress classification system. The libraries have in place a variety of resource sharing arrangements for both electronic and print resources with other libraries and library systems, principally through WALDO (Westchester Academic Library Directors Organization) and METRO (Metropolitan New York Library Council). Materials at other libraries can be requested through Interlibrary Loan; most arrive in a week to ten days, free of charge. Comments from students, faculty and other library users are welcome and useful to the libraries as they continue to enhance the services, systems and collection of physical and electronic resources. Computer Facilities Mercy College has an ongoing commitment to excellence in technology and continues to improve both the technology infrastructure and services to its community. The Mercy College website, , includes a secure online Admissions application. A comprehensive Wide Area Network connects all campuses. The college has 26 student labs and computer classrooms that provide a foundation for technologybased instruction. Each lab has approximately twenty computers. Wireless Internet access is available at the Dobbs Ferry, Manhattan, and Bronx campuses and is being phased in to other campus locations. The Mercy College intranet, Mercy Connect, provides access to online learning, email, discussion list, chat and web-based services such as registration, advising, grades, tuition payment, financial aid and degree audit. Upon admission, all students are assigned a A Mercy College Education / 5 college email address and are expected to use both their email and the web-based services as an integral part of their college experience. Many official communications from Mercy College are sent via email. Email Mercy College considers the college’s email system along with the United States Postal Service, an official means of communication. Mercy College will consider employees and students to be duly informed and in receipt of notifications and correspondences sent by a college administrator, staff, or faculty member delivered to an employee’s or a student’s college email account. It is recommended that employees and students frequently access their college assigned email account for official information. Individuals may choose to have their @ or their @ email accounts forwarded to an off-campus account. Such individuals, however, are responsible for managing their disk quota such that there is room for new mail to arrive and for forwarding their Mercy email account to a functioning alternative email address. The college is not responsible for delivery problems to non-official email accounts. Learning Centers Learning Centers at Mercy College are designed to support and enhance the teaching and learning process at the college. The primary goal of the Learning Centers is to help students become self-sufficient, lifelong learners by offering academic support in an efficient, effective, and convenient manner. The services are open to all Mercy College students, not only to those who are having difficulties, but also to students who want to improve or enhance their learning skills. Learning Centers are available at the main and branch campuses. For further information, please call the Learning and Assessment Services at (914) 674-7402. Institutional Review Board for Research Involving Human Participants Mercy College is committed to the ethical treatment of human participants engaged in research. All Mercy College faculty, students, and employees wishing to engage in research are responsible for compliance with the college’s Institutional Review Board (IRB) policies. The Mercy College IRB reviews each research proposal and consent process in order to safeguard the rights and welfare of human participants. It must determine that each study conforms to ethical standards including: a reasonable balance of risks and anticipated benefits; adequate provisions for informed consent; and equitable selection of participants. Copies of the Guidelines for Submitting A Proposal For Research Projects Involving Human Participants may be obtained online through Mercy Connect. There is also information and resources regarding the IRB Guidelines at the Reserve Reading Desk of the Dobbs Ferry campus library and online. All research proposals must be submitted to the IRB Chairperson by the 1st of the month. For further information, please contact the Chairperson through email at . 6 / School of Business School of Business Ed Weis, Ph.D., J.D., C.P.A., Dean GRAduAtE PROGRAMS Business Administration (M.B.A.)* Human Resource Management (M.S.)* Organizational Leadership (M.S.)* Public Accounting (M.S.) *Program also offered fully online Educational Member of the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education Honor Society: International Honor Society in Business, Delta Mu Delta Master of Business adMinistration Raymond L. Manganelli, Ph.D., Director (212) 615-3380 Purpose The Master of Business Administration degree at Mercy College is rooted in over a quarter century of tradition. It is an evolutionary program, geared to the requirements of today and the vision of tomorrow. The basic philosophy of the Master of Business Administration Program is to provide the graduate with an insight into the wide spectrum of business activity. Objectives The objective of the Master in Business Administration program is to balance theory, reality, techniques, and concepts that facilitate understanding of the spectrum of diverse management challenges. This is accomplished through the student’s exposure to a rigorous curriculum and a School of Business / 7 professional faculty with credentials in both corporate and academic disciplines. A strong integrated approach produces a graduate who has developed foundational skills in analysis, oral communication and decision-making that foster an ever-evolving search for knowledge. Expectations of the Graduate Graduates of the Master of Business Administration program will be expected to demonstrate knowledge of • the application of essential business skills in decision-making, identifying problems, evaluation of options, and implementation of recommended solutions; • the utilization of foundational quantitative analysis and research skills to develop managerial strategies; • diverse communication strategies within the global business environment; and • the importance of today’s manager as a leader and facilitator. Admission Requirements Please refer to the general requirements for admission and matriculation in the Graduate Admissions section of this catalog. Program Requirements 1. Submit a completed Mercy College application. 2. Submit a baccalaureate transcript. The applicant must have an acceptable record in undergraduate and other studies as reflected in official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended. Attention is given to overall grade averages, grade trends during undergraduate study and areas of scholastic strength. A strong knowledge of PC application in word processing database, spreadsheets and graphics is expected. Students with a GPA of 3.0 and above will have GMAT waived; other students may be required to submit their score to the program office. This test attempts to measure the aptitude of students and is not a test to determine knowledge of business subject matter. Information and application forms for the test may be obtained from the Educational Testing Service, Box 966, Princeton, New Jersey 08540, (1 (800) GMATNOW) or by calling the M.B.A. Office at (914) 674-7481. Curriculum GENERAL BuSINESS CORE COuRSES * CREdItS MBAA 501 Financial Accounting ............................................................................3 credits MBAA 502 Corporate Finance .................................................................................3 credits MBAA 504 Marketing Systems ...............................................................................3 credits MBAA 505 Economic Environment of Business ...................................................3 credits MBAA 507 Introduction to Quantitative Analysis ...............................................3 credits MBAA 509 International Business .........................................................................3 credits MBAA 530 Management and Life Work Planning ...............................................3 credits MBAA 535 Communication Processes ...................................................................3 credits 8 / School of Business total ...................................................................................................24 credits AdVANCEd CORE COuRSES MBAA 601 Quantitative Methods in Business Research .......................................3 credits MBAA 602 Managerial Economics ...........................................................................3 credits ( Plus two from the following three ) MBAA 604 Operations Management .......................................................................3 credits MBAA 605 Business, Government and Society ......................................................3 credits ACCT 742 Financial Statement Analysis ................................................................3 credits total ...................................................................................................12 credits AREA OF CONCENtRAtION-ELECtIVES Four advanced courses numbered 700–799 (or permission of coordinator) .....12 credits total ...................................................................................................12 credits CAPStONE COuRSES Track I MBAA 810/811 Capstone Seminar I/II, Thesis, or Business Plan ...6 credits OR Track II MBAA 815/816 Comprehensive Case Analysis I/II .........................6 credits PLUS Advanced Elective, #700 or Above ...........................................................3 credits total .................................................................................................6–9 credits total Credits (depending upon Waivers/Capstone) ....................................33 –57 credits * MBAA 501 through MBAA 530 (21 Credits) are waiverable General Business Core Courses–24 Credits The General Business Core courses are particularly important for students who have not had previous work in Economics or Business Administration, or who lack comparable business experience. A student who majored in Economics or Business Administration as an undergraduate may qualify for a reduction of some of the General Business Core courses, reducing the total credits needed for program completion. The General Business Core courses not only provide a valuable basic groundwork for advanced studies; they also offer an opportunity to explore the various fields of business administration in selecting an area of concentration for in-depth study. It is mandatory, therefore, that the student complete any required general business course before embarking upon the advanced portion of the program. These courses provide the ultimate foundation upon which much other work is School of Business / 9 built; this is particularly true of introductory courses in Accounting, Economics and Finance. Students are urged, therefore, to take these three courses before taking the others. Waiver of General Business Core Courses General Business Core courses may be waived when it is determined by the coordinator of the MBA. Program that equivalent work has been completed elsewhere. Such determination is made in consultation with the student at the time of admission and centers around an assessment of courses previously undertaken within the last seven years. Students should have received grades of at least 3.0 (B) in two relevant undergraduate courses for each General Business Core course to be waived. They must also submit catalog descriptions, if requested. In the event of disagreement by a student that a general core course must be taken, the student may take an examination administered by the program coordinator to demonstrate proficiency. In this connection, students must declare their intention to take proficiency examinations when the program of study is developed. Such examinations must be taken within the first session of study; they will not be permitted thereafter. Advanced M.B.A. Core Courses-12 credits The Advanced M.B.A. Core is composed of a total of twelve credits. Two courses are required, MBAA 601 and MBAA 602. The remaining six credits may be selected from MBAA 604, MBAA 605 and ACCT 742. Areas of Concentration-Electives-12 credits Students are required to take twelve credits of advanced graduate work beyond the Advanced Core. Advanced graduate courses are defined as all courses, offered by the Graduate M.B.A. Program, numbered 700 to 799, and courses listed under the Areas of Concentration, with the permission of the coordinator. To satisfy the Elective requirement, a student may take any course included in the various Areas of Concentration. A student may select an advanced elective from other Mercy College graduate programs, but must have the written permission of the M.B.A. coordinator. For a concentration, three out of these four courses must be in the same area. A student does not have to have a concentration to complete the program, but it is highly recommended. M.B.A. students may enroll in advanced electives offered in other Mercy College graduate business program with the approval of the coordinator. Students can earn a second concentration by having an additional 12 credits in a second area of concentration. These credits can include the 3 credits of free elective credits in their first concentration and the free elective 3 credits from the Case Study Capstone option. Currently, the following concentrations are offered: Finance The finance area concerns itself with financial markets, corporation finance and security analysis. Emphasis is placed on the analysis of financial markets and financial management from the point of view of the economy as a whole as well as from that of the individual business organization. Human Resource Management This concentration provides preparation for careers in the field of human resource management. The courses examine various areas of human resource management, including quality measurement techniques, employment law, recruitment and selection, training and development, compensation, benefits and labor relations. 10 / School of Business International Business The International Business concentration focuses on decision-making in an international context and prepares professionals for positions within multinational organizations. Business functions are related to the sociocultural, political, legal and labor forces that affect global corporations. The International Business concentration evaluates both theoretically and practically the opportunities and risks of doing business in an increasingly complex and interdependent world. Management The program of study in management stresses the application of analytic and critical skills to the business enterprise as a whole, as well as decisions the manager must make to plan, organize and control resources. Included in this area are courses in the selection and training of personnel, coordinating operations, production, planning, decisionmaking, and program implementations