Policy for MBA Grading Standards and Cumulative GPA
Welcome to the MBA Grading Requirements! Understanding the grading requirements and assessment structure is essential for academic success, as shown in the comprehensive overview below of how students’ performance will be evaluated throughout the semester.
Norm-Referenced Grading System
Grades are assigned based on each student’s performance compared to the group’s performance on specific evaluations. This system ensures students are not at risk of low grades due to assessment difficulty.
Purpose
To establish grading criteria for core, elective, and thesis courses in the MBA program, ensuring students achieve a minimum cumulative GPA (CGPA) of 3.0 for successful program completion.
| Percentage | Grade | GPA |
|---|---|---|
| 97-100 | A+ | 4.0 |
| 93-96 | A | 3.9 |
| 90-92 | A- | 3.67 |
| 87-89 | B+ | 3.33 |
| 83-86 | B | 3.00 |
| 80-82 | B- | 2.67 |
| 77-79 | C+ | 2.33 |
| 73-76 | C | 2.00 |
| 70-72 | C- | 1.67 |
| Below 70 | F | 0.0 |
Policy Requirements
1- Minimum Grade Requirements by Course Type
| Course Type | Minimum Attendance Rate | Minimum Grade | Action for Grades Below Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| CORE/ELECTIVE | 50% | 3 GPA, B (83%) or higher | Grades below B- (2.67 GPA) require retaking the course to remain in good academic standing. |
| THESIS | 50% | 3 GPA, B (83%) or higher | Failure to meet the standard may result in a revision request or retake, subject to program policies. |
| MBA | 50% | 3 CGPA |
-
- Core Courses:
- Students must achieve a minimum grade of B (83%) or higher in each core course.
- Grades below B- (2.67 GPA) will require the student to retake the course to remain in good academic standing.
- Thesis or Capstone Project:
- Students must achieve a minimum grade of B (83%) or higher on the final thesis or capstone project.
- Failure to meet this standard will result in a revision request or retake, subject to program policies.
- Core Courses:
- Calculation of Cumulative GPA (CGPA)
- The CGPA is the weighted average of grade points earned across all courses, calculated as: CGPA=Total Grade Points Earned/Total Credit Hours Attempted
- Impact on CGPA: A grade of B in core courses and thesis ensures the student maintains a CGPA of at least 3.0.
- Academic Standing and Remediation
- Good Standing:
- Students must maintain a CGPA of 3.0 or higher throughout the program.
- Probation:
- Students whose CGPA falls below 3.0 will be placed on academic probation and may be given one semester to improve their standing.
- Dismissal:
- Failure to meet CGPA requirements after probation may result in dismissal from the program.
- Good Standing:
- Monitoring and Advising
- Periodic Reviews:
- Academic advisors will review student GPAs after each term.
- Support Services:
- Students at risk of falling below the CGPA requirement will be closely monitored by the professor. The professor will provide targeted support to address any underlying issues contributing to the decline in GPA. This support may include additional resources, guidance, and strategies to help the student improve their academic performance and meet the minimum CGPA requirement.
- Periodic Reviews:
Grade Distribution Clause
- Passing Grades and CGPA Calculation:
- Students must maintain a CGPA of 3.0 or higher at all times to remain in good academic standing and graduate.
- While individual grades may vary, students must not accumulate more than one grade below B- (2.67 GPA) across all courses.
- Impact of a Single Low Grade:
- A grade of C- (1.67 GPA) in any course will be accepted only if the CGPA remains 3.0 or higher by compensating with A or A+ grades in other courses.
- If a student receives a C- in a course, their academic advisor will review their performance to determine if a retake is necessary to avoid CGPA risk.
Retake Policy
- If the CGPA falls below 3.0 due to a low grade, the student must retake some the course to improve their standing.
- Students are allowed up to two retakes during the program, with only the highest grade counting towards the CGPA.
Assessment Policy
We aim to provide a fair, transparent, and consistent grading structure that aligns with course objectives and academic standards. Below is an overview of our assessment policy designed to evaluate student performance throughout the Semester.
| Assessment Component | Description | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Discussions/Presentations/Projects/Case Studies | Evaluations based on student engagement in discussions, one project or one case study, and one presentation. | 60% |
| Assignments/Quizzes | Five assignments or quizzes | 20% |
| Final Exam (Open Book) | One open-book exam covering the full scope of the course material. | 20% |
| Total | | 100% |
Important Notes on Discussions/Projects/Case Studies/Presentations:
- The student must only have one project or case study and one presentation throughout the course reflecting the course’s learning outcomes.
- Students should have the option to attempt them individually if they have some reasons such as different time zones conflict and etc.
- If a student cannot present live due to time zone differences, they should have the option to submit a recorded presentation instead.
- If a student is at risk of failing any assessment, the professor should contact them to offer support and help them adjust their project or case study, allowing them to resubmit it.
- If the professor wants to give points for in-class discussions/activities, they should only be bonus marks, lightweight, and on a tight scale.
Coursework Duration:
- All assignments and assessments will be available on the platform, Moodle, and will remain open for the duration of the semester, with the students’ submitted work graded on a weekly basis. For the Thesis course, the assignments will be open for at least a week so the student can receive constructive feedback that they can adjust before completing their paper.
- To encourage consistent engagement and timely submission, the following grading policy will apply to courses where coursework remains open throughout the semester:
- 100% of the coursework grade will be awarded to students who attempt and submit assignments on a weekly basis.
- 90% of the coursework grade will be awarded to students who submit their assignments during the last month before the semester’s end.
- 80% of the coursework grade will be awarded to students who submit their assignments during the final week of the semester
- Since coursework contributes to the total course grade, timely submission is essential to achieving the best possible results.
Assessment Scheduling:
- All the assessments will be distributed at appropriate intervals throughout the semester to ensure ongoing assessment of student progress.
- The final assessment will be scheduled towards the end of the semester, ensuring a comprehensive evaluation of the student’s learning.
Resource Access:
- All required coursework materials, including McGraw-Hill resources, will be available through Moodle. Students will be able to access all necessary readings, assignments, and resources to support their coursework and assessments.
Important Notes:
- Consistency and Fairness: The course’s grading structure and assessments are designed to ensure fairness and to align with the learning objectives.
- Transparent Evaluation: Students will receive clear guidelines and schedules for each assessment, and will have adequate time to complete coursework and prepare for exams.
Policy for MBA Grading Standards and Cumulative GPA
Welcome to the MBA Grading Requirements! Understanding the grading requirements and assessment structure is essential for academic success, as shown in the comprehensive overview below of how students’ performance will be evaluated throughout the semester.
Norm-Referenced Grading System
Grades are assigned based on each student’s performance compared to the group’s performance on specific evaluations. This system ensures students are not at risk of low grades due to assessment difficulty.
Purpose
To establish grading criteria for core, elective, and thesis courses in the MBA program, ensuring students achieve a minimum cumulative GPA (CGPA) of 3.0 for successful program completion.
| Percentage | Grade | GPA |
|---|---|---|
| 97-100 | A+ | 4.0 |
| 93-96 | A | 3.9 |
| 90-92 | A- | 3.67 |
| 87-89 | B+ | 3.33 |
| 83-86 | B | 3.00 |
| 80-82 | B- | 2.67 |
| 77-79 | C+ | 2.33 |
| 73-76 | C | 2.00 |
| 70-72 | C- | 1.67 |
| Below 70 | F | 0.0 |
Policy Requirements
1- Minimum Grade Requirements by Course Type
| Course Type | Minimum Attendance Rate | Minimum Grade | Action for Grades Below Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| CORE/ELECTIVE | 50% | 3 GPA, B (83%) or higher | Grades below B- (2.67 GPA) require retaking the course to remain in good academic standing. |
| THESIS | 50% | 3 GPA, B (83%) or higher | Failure to meet the standard may result in a revision request or retake, subject to program policies. |
| MBA | 50% | 3 CGPA |
-
- Core Courses:
- Students must achieve a minimum grade of B (83%) or higher in each core course.
- Grades below B- (2.67 GPA) will require the student to retake the course to remain in good academic standing.
- Thesis or Capstone Project:
- Students must achieve a minimum grade of B (83%) or higher on the final thesis or capstone project.
- Failure to meet this standard will result in a revision request or retake, subject to program policies.
- Core Courses:
- Calculation of Cumulative GPA (CGPA)
- The CGPA is the weighted average of grade points earned across all courses, calculated as: CGPA=Total Grade Points Earned/Total Credit Hours Attempted
- Impact on CGPA: A grade of B in core courses and thesis ensures the student maintains a CGPA of at least 3.0.
- Academic Standing and Remediation
- Good Standing:
- Students must maintain a CGPA of 3.0 or higher throughout the program.
- Probation:
- Students whose CGPA falls below 3.0 will be placed on academic probation and may be given one semester to improve their standing.
- Dismissal:
- Failure to meet CGPA requirements after probation may result in dismissal from the program.
- Good Standing:
- Monitoring and Advising
- Periodic Reviews:
- Academic advisors will review student GPAs after each term.
- Support Services:
- Students at risk of falling below the CGPA requirement will be closely monitored by the professor. The professor will provide targeted support to address any underlying issues contributing to the decline in GPA. This support may include additional resources, guidance, and strategies to help the student improve their academic performance and meet the minimum CGPA requirement.
- Periodic Reviews:
Grade Distribution Clause
- Passing Grades and CGPA Calculation:
- Students must maintain a CGPA of 3.0 or higher at all times to remain in good academic standing and graduate.
- While individual grades may vary, students must not accumulate more than one grade below B- (2.67 GPA) across all courses.
- Impact of a Single Low Grade:
- A grade of C- (1.67 GPA) in any course will be accepted only if the CGPA remains 3.0 or higher by compensating with A or A+ grades in other courses.
- If a student receives a C- in a course, their academic advisor will review their performance to determine if a retake is necessary to avoid CGPA risk.
Retake Policy
- If the CGPA falls below 3.0 due to a low grade, the student must retake some the course to improve their standing.
- Students are allowed up to two retakes during the program, with only the highest grade counting towards the CGPA.
Assessment Policy
We aim to provide a fair, transparent, and consistent grading structure that aligns with course objectives and academic standards. Below is an overview of our assessment policy designed to evaluate student performance throughout the Semester.
| Assessment Component | Description | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Discussions/Presentations/Projects/Case Studies | Evaluations based on student engagement in discussions, one project or one case study, and one presentation. | 60% |
| Assignments/Quizzes | Five assignments or quizzes | 20% |
| Final Exam (Open Book) | One open-book exam covering the full scope of the course material. | 20% |
| Total | | 100% |
Important Notes on Discussions/Projects/Case Studies/Presentations:
- The student must only have one project or case study and one presentation throughout the course reflecting the course’s learning outcomes.
- Students should have the option to attempt them individually if they have some reasons such as different time zones conflict and etc.
- If a student cannot present live due to time zone differences, they should have the option to submit a recorded presentation instead.
- If a student is at risk of failing any assessment, the professor should contact them to offer support and help them adjust their project or case study, allowing them to resubmit it.
- If the professor wants to give points for in-class discussions/activities, they should only be bonus marks, lightweight, and on a tight scale.
Coursework Duration:
- All assignments and assessments will be available on the platform, Moodle, and will remain open for the duration of the semester, with the students’ submitted work graded on a weekly basis. For the Thesis course, the assignments will be open for at least a week so the student can receive constructive feedback that they can adjust before completing their paper.
- To encourage consistent engagement and timely submission, the following grading policy will apply to courses where coursework remains open throughout the semester:
- 100% of the coursework grade will be awarded to students who attempt and submit assignments on a weekly basis.
- 90% of the coursework grade will be awarded to students who submit their assignments during the last month before the semester’s end.
- 80% of the coursework grade will be awarded to students who submit their assignments during the final week of the semester
- Since coursework contributes to the total course grade, timely submission is essential to achieving the best possible results.
Assessment Scheduling:
- All the assessments will be distributed at appropriate intervals throughout the semester to ensure ongoing assessment of student progress.
- The final assessment will be scheduled towards the end of the semester, ensuring a comprehensive evaluation of the student’s learning.
Resource Access:
- All required coursework materials, including McGraw-Hill resources, will be available through Moodle. Students will be able to access all necessary readings, assignments, and resources to support their coursework and assessments.
Important Notes:
- Consistency and Fairness: The course’s grading structure and assessments are designed to ensure fairness and to align with the learning objectives.
- Transparent Evaluation: Students will receive clear guidelines and schedules for each assessment, and will have adequate time to complete coursework and prepare for exams.
Policy for MBA Grading Standards and Cumulative GPA
Welcome to the MBA Grading Requirements! Understanding the grading requirements and assessment structure is essential for academic success, as shown in the comprehensive overview below of how students’ performance will be evaluated throughout the semester.
Norm-Referenced Grading System
Grades are assigned based on each student’s performance compared to the group’s performance on specific evaluations. This system ensures students are not at risk of low grades due to assessment difficulty.
Purpose
To establish grading criteria for core, elective, and thesis courses in the MBA program, ensuring students achieve a minimum cumulative GPA (CGPA) of 3.0 for successful program completion.
| Percentage | Grade | GPA |
|---|---|---|
| 97-100 | A+ | 4.0 |
| 93-96 | A | 3.9 |
| 90-92 | A- | 3.67 |
| 87-89 | B+ | 3.33 |
| 83-86 | B | 3.00 |
| 80-82 | B- | 2.67 |
| 77-79 | C+ | 2.33 |
| 73-76 | C | 2.00 |
| 70-72 | C- | 1.67 |
| Below 70 | F | 0.0 |
Policy Requirements
1- Minimum Grade Requirements by Course Type
| Course Type | Minimum Attendance Rate | Minimum Grade | Action for Grades Below Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| CORE/ELECTIVE | 50% | 3 GPA, B (83%) or higher | Grades below B- (2.67 GPA) require retaking the course to remain in good academic standing. |
| THESIS | 50% | 3 GPA, B (83%) or higher | Failure to meet the standard may result in a revision request or retake, subject to program policies. |
| MBA | 50% | 3 CGPA |
-
- Core Courses:
- Students must achieve a minimum grade of B (83%) or higher in each core course.
- Grades below B- (2.67 GPA) will require the student to retake the course to remain in good academic standing.
- Thesis or Capstone Project:
- Students must achieve a minimum grade of B (83%) or higher on the final thesis or capstone project.
- Failure to meet this standard will result in a revision request or retake, subject to program policies.
- Core Courses:
- Calculation of Cumulative GPA (CGPA)
- The CGPA is the weighted average of grade points earned across all courses, calculated as: CGPA=Total Grade Points Earned/Total Credit Hours Attempted
- Impact on CGPA: A grade of B in core courses and thesis ensures the student maintains a CGPA of at least 3.0.
- Academic Standing and Remediation
- Good Standing:
- Students must maintain a CGPA of 3.0 or higher throughout the program.
- Probation:
- Students whose CGPA falls below 3.0 will be placed on academic probation and may be given one semester to improve their standing.
- Dismissal:
- Failure to meet CGPA requirements after probation may result in dismissal from the program.
- Good Standing:
- Monitoring and Advising
- Periodic Reviews:
- Academic advisors will review student GPAs after each term.
- Support Services:
- Students at risk of falling below the CGPA requirement will be closely monitored by the professor. The professor will provide targeted support to address any underlying issues contributing to the decline in GPA. This support may include additional resources, guidance, and strategies to help the student improve their academic performance and meet the minimum CGPA requirement.
- Periodic Reviews:
Grade Distribution Clause
- Passing Grades and CGPA Calculation:
- Students must maintain a CGPA of 3.0 or higher at all times to remain in good academic standing and graduate.
- While individual grades may vary, students must not accumulate more than one grade below B- (2.67 GPA) across all courses.
- Impact of a Single Low Grade:
- A grade of C- (1.67 GPA) in any course will be accepted only if the CGPA remains 3.0 or higher by compensating with A or A+ grades in other courses.
- If a student receives a C- in a course, their academic advisor will review their performance to determine if a retake is necessary to avoid CGPA risk.
Retake Policy
- If the CGPA falls below 3.0 due to a low grade, the student must retake some the course to improve their standing.
- Students are allowed up to two retakes during the program, with only the highest grade counting towards the CGPA.
Assessment Policy
We aim to provide a fair, transparent, and consistent grading structure that aligns with course objectives and academic standards. Below is an overview of our assessment policy designed to evaluate student performance throughout the Semester.
| Assessment Component | Description | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Discussions/Presentations/Projects/Case Studies | Evaluations based on student engagement in discussions, one project or one case study, and one presentation. | 60% |
| Assignments/Quizzes | Five assignments or quizzes | 20% |
| Final Exam (Open Book) | One open-book exam covering the full scope of the course material. | 20% |
| Total | | 100% |
Important Notes on Discussions/Projects/Case Studies/Presentations:
- The student must only have one project or case study and one presentation throughout the course reflecting the course’s learning outcomes.
- Students should have the option to attempt them individually if they have some reasons such as different time zones conflict and etc.
- If a student cannot present live due to time zone differences, they should have the option to submit a recorded presentation instead.
- If a student is at risk of failing any assessment, the professor should contact them to offer support and help them adjust their project or case study, allowing them to resubmit it.
- If the professor wants to give points for in-class discussions/activities, they should only be bonus marks, lightweight, and on a tight scale.
Coursework Duration:
- All assignments and assessments will be available on the platform, Moodle, and will remain open for the duration of the semester, with the students’ submitted work graded on a weekly basis. For the Thesis course, the assignments will be open for at least a week so the student can receive constructive feedback that they can adjust before completing their paper.
- To encourage consistent engagement and timely submission, the following grading policy will apply to courses where coursework remains open throughout the semester:
- 100% of the coursework grade will be awarded to students who attempt and submit assignments on a weekly basis.
- 90% of the coursework grade will be awarded to students who submit their assignments during the last month before the semester’s end.
- 80% of the coursework grade will be awarded to students who submit their assignments during the final week of the semester
- Since coursework contributes to the total course grade, timely submission is essential to achieving the best possible results.
Assessment Scheduling:
- All the assessments will be distributed at appropriate intervals throughout the semester to ensure ongoing assessment of student progress.
- The final assessment will be scheduled towards the end of the semester, ensuring a comprehensive evaluation of the student’s learning.
Resource Access:
- All required coursework materials, including McGraw-Hill resources, will be available through Moodle. Students will be able to access all necessary readings, assignments, and resources to support their coursework and assessments.
Important Notes:
- Consistency and Fairness: The course’s grading structure and assessments are designed to ensure fairness and to align with the learning objectives.
- Transparent Evaluation: Students will receive clear guidelines and schedules for each assessment, and will have adequate time to complete coursework and prepare for exams.