Graduate Record 2006-2007 [ARCHIVED RECORD]
Graduate School of Commerce
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The McIntire School of Commerce has achieved a national reputation
in business education and has been cited as one of the top business
schools in the country. Founded in 1921 under the guise of the Wilson
School of Economics, the name was changed after a substantial donation
was made by Paul G. McIntire. A native of Charlottesville and
successful businessman, Mr. McIntire attended the University of
Virginia for one term before venturing to Chicago and New York to
pursue his fortune in the business world. Mr. McIntire felt the purpose
of the school should be to provide training for a career in business,
affording young people the vast opportunities of the business life.
The McIntire School of Commerce has grown immensely over the years,
housing the undergraduate business school and two graduate programs:
accounting and the management of information technology. At the
graduate level, these innovative degree programs combine the managerial
perspective of an M. B. A. with a sharply defined professional and
technical focus. To be successful at McIntire, graduate students must
maintain an intellectual enthusiasm for their program of choice. They
must have the desire not only to master their field, but also to apply
that mastery. Our programs are for people who are both drawn to, and
envision being leaders in, these fields because of the opportunities
they offer to make a difference in the world of business.
The Master of Science programs are demanding and rigorous. Faculty
and staff work very hard in their effort to prepare students for
leadership positions and to ensure that the results are well worth the
effort. The faculty consult continually with their colleagues in the
business world, observing business trends and changes in technology in
order to bring a contemporary perspective to the classroom. Classroom
training is supported by the latest in instructional technology, as
well as the School’s extensive computer resources. McIntire offers a
specialized business education on the leading edge. Yet, the most
distinguishing feature of the graduate programs is the close, lasting
relationships between students and faculty. These relationships are in
keeping with Thomas Jefferson’s original concept of the University.
Jefferson felt that the immediate exchange of ideas represented the
most effective way to transmit knowledge to the rising generation of
leaders. Excellence in teaching is the rule at McIntire.
Graduates depart McIntire as professionals with a strong foundation
in their chosen field, the ability to add immediate value to an
organization, and an appreciation of the role their profession carries
in a rapidly changing world.
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Admission and Financial Aid
Admission
Graduate Admissions Office
McIntire School of Commerce
Monroe Hall
University of Virginia
P.O. Box 400173
Charlottesville, VA 22904-4173
(434) 924-3571 Toll Free (877) 349-2620
www.comm.virginia.edu/admissions
The Graduate School of Commerce seeks well-rounded individuals who
bring exceptional intellectual capabilities along with a passion for
their chosen field. The admissions process looks for evidence of
competitive academic performance, work and life experiences, diversity
of perspective, and qualities of character such as motivation,
maturity, tenacity, integrity, ability to work with others,
self-reliance, and leadership. Candidates who are non-native English
speakers must demonstrate sufficient oral and written English language
skills to be successful in an intensive and collaborative learning
environment.
All applicants are considered without regard to age, color,
disability, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race,
religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or veteran
status.
Please see individual program descriptions or visit the McIntire website (www.commerce.virginia.edu) for information on specific admission and program requirements.
Financial Aid
The Graduate School of Commerce assists students in meeting the cost
of education through a range of scholarships, fellowships,
assistantships, loans, work-study, payment plans, and employer
sponsored tuition remission programs.
U.S. Citizens and permanent residents who are seeking any type of
financial aid through the University must file (1) a Free Application
for Federal Student Aid (FAFSAA), (2) a University Graduate Financial
Aid Form and (3) a Departmental Funding Request. The required FASFAA
and University Graduate Financial Aid forms can be obtained directly
from the Office of Student Financial Assistance, P.O. Box 400204,
University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA 22904-4204, (434) 982-6000,
or via their website at www.virginia.edu/financialaid. The required Departmental scholarship and assistantship forms can be obtained from the Graduate School of Commerce website at www.commerce.virginia.edu.
Availability of departmental funds for international students is limited and varies by program.
Applicants will not be considered for financial assistance until
they have been admitted to the Graduate School of Commerce and
submitted the required documentation. Admissions decisions are made
without regard to an applicant’s financial situation. Please see
individual programs for information on specific scholarships and GTA
requirements.
Departmental Financial Aid Please see individual program description for further information and application instructions.
Veterans’ Benefits The Office of the University Registrar is
the University liaison with the Veterans Administration in matters
concerning educational benefits available to veterans and war orphans
under the provisions of Chapters 34 and 35 of Title 38 USC (Cold War
G.I. Bill). This office provides information and furnishes application
forms on request. Please address inquiries regarding educational
benefits available through the Veterans Administration to the Office of
the University Registrar, Carruthers Hall, (434) 924-4138.
Tuition Waiver Program The Graduate School of Commerce
does participate in the University of Virginia Tuition Waiver program
for University employees. Interested applicants employed at
the University of Virginia should contact the Admissions office to
determine eligibility.
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Academic Information
Transfer of Credit The Graduate School of Commerce requires
students to complete 30 credits of graduate level work in-residence.
Because of the cohort, lock-step format of the programs, transfer
credit is not given.
Language Requirements. All foreign students, whose first
language is not English, are required to take the Virginia English
Proficiency Examination unless a waiver has been received by the
Associate Dean. This is not a substitute for the TOEFL examination
required for admissions. Students whose examination results are lower
than deemed necessary for success in graduate studies will be required
to develop a plan of remedial study.
Enrollment Requirements Students must carry a minimum of 9
credits to be considered a full time student at the University of
Virginia. Departmental program policies may vary as to the minimum
semester credit requirements within each program.
Incomplete Policy An IN is recorded when reasons known to the
professor are judged adequate to justify an extension of time to
complete course requirements. An IN may not be used to allow a student
to attempt to raise a grade at the end of the term. The time to change
the IN to a grade is determined between the student and the instructor,
but may not exceed beyond one semester in which the class was taken.
Students must enter into a written agreement specifying the remaining
requirements and agreed-upon time line. If the agreed time for
completion has passed and the student has not met the agreement, the
grade automatically becomes an F unless changed by the instructor.
Program Attendance Given the intensive and cumulative nature
of the program, students are required to attend all scheduled class
meetings. In addition, students are expected to clearly communicate
program commitments to all relevant parties (i.e., both family and work
relationships). In the event that a student cannot be present for any
part of the program, or falls behind for any reason, it is the
responsibility of the student to make up the work in a manner that is
approved by the faculty. Attendance may be reviewed periodically by the
faculty and absence from more than 20% of any course will automatically
result in an evaluation of non-performance (“F”).
Leave of Absence Requests for a leave of absence should be
made in writing to the Associate Dean for Graduate Programs and cannot
exceed one calendar year. Please note that due to the lockstep, cohort
nature of McIntire’s graduate programs, permission to take a leave of
absence is granted only in rare circumstances.
Withdrawals and Refund Policy Students may withdraw from any program in the Graduate School of Commerce upon the following conditions:
- Withdrawals must be submitted in writing to the Associate Dean for Graduate Programs.
- The withdrawal becomes effective the date it is received.
- Students who withdraw have no guarantee of readmission.
Refunds
- All requests for refunds must be made in writing to the Associate Dean for Graduate Programs.
- The date of the postmark, fax or in-person written request determines the amount of any refund.
- Refunds are calculated according to the following conditions:
If the student withdraws before the first class meeting, a full
tuition refund, less a $12 processing fee, is granted. If the student
has paid for materials, that fee is not refunded.
For courses of 10 or more sessions, 80% of the tuition is refunded
if the student withdraws between the first and second class meetings. A
refund of 60% of the tuition is granted for withdrawal between the
second and third class meetings. No refunds are awarded after the third
class meeting.
For courses of three to nine sessions, 80% of the tuition is
refunded if the student withdraws between the first and second class
meeting. No refunds are granted after the second meeting.
For courses of one or two sessions, no refund is available after the course begins.
All departmental scholarship and fellowship allocations are rescinded upon a student’s withdrawal.
Student Financial Services issues refund checks, if applicable.
Allow four to six weeks for processing refund payments. Please direct
inquiries to Student Financial Services.
Grade Changes After it has been submitted to the Office of
the University Registrar, no grade may be changed without the approval
of the dean. The dean is not authorized by the faculty to change a
grade submitted to the Office of the University Registrar except when
an instructor certifies that, because of errors in calculation or
transcription, an incorrect grade has been submitted.
Grade Appeals McIntire students who wish to appeal a grade
must first attempt to resolve the issue with the instructor of the
course. The appeal must be in writing and filed within thirty days of a
grade being given. Absent a satisfactory outcome, the student should
submit a written appeal to the Associate Dean for Graduate Programs,
who reviews the matter and consults with the Graduate Program
Committee. The final level of appeal is to the Dean of the McIntire
School of Commerce.
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Faculty
Office of the Dean of the McIntire School of Commerce
Carl P. Zeithaml, B.A., M.B.A., D.B.A., Dean
Michael D. Atchison, B.S., M.B.A., Ph.D., Associate Dean, B.S. in
Commerce Program Thomas Fitch, B.A., M.Ed., Assistant Dean, Commerce
Career Services
Cynthia N. Huddleston, B.S., M.Ed., Associate Dean, Corporate Relations and Programs
Adelaide W. King, B.A., M.B.A., Ph.D., Senior Associate Dean
Michael L. Koenig, B.A., M.A., Assistant Dean for Graduate Operations
Rebecca L. Leonard, B.S., M.B.A., Assistant Dean for Student Services
Eric E. Meier, B.S., M.S., Assistant Dean of Technology/Chief Technology Officer
George A. Overstreet, Jr., B.B.A., M.A., M.B.A., Ph.D., Associate Dean for Research and Center Development
Wayne L. Smith, B.S., Associate Dean for Development
Diana M. Staples, Associate Dean for Alumni Relations
Gerald D. Starsia, B.A., M.B.A., Associate Dean for Administration
Professors
Gib Akin, B.A., Ph.D.
Michael D. Atchison, B.S., M.B.A., Ph.D., C.P.A.
Thomas S. Bateman, B.A., M.B.A., D.B.A., Bank of America Eminent Professor
O. Whitfield Broome, Jr., A.B., M.S., Ph.D., C.P.A, Frank S. Kaulback, Jr. Professor of Commerce
Richard F. DeMong, B.A., M.B.A., Ph.D., C.F.A., C.C.A., Virginia Bankers Professor of Bank Management
Mary Jo Hatch, B.A., M.B.A., Ph.D., C. Coleman McGehee Eminent Scholars Research Professor of Banking and Commerce
William J. Kehoe, A.B., M.B.A., M.A., D.B.A., William F. O’Dell
Professor of Commerce Robert S. Kemp, B.A., M.B.A., D.B.A., C.P.A.,
Ramon W. Breeden, Sr., Research Professor
John H. Lindgren, Jr., B.A., M.B.A., D.B.A., Consumer Bankers Association Professor of Retail Banking
David M. Maloney, B.S., B.A, M.A.S., Ph.D., C.P.A.
David G. Mick, B.A., M.A., M.H.A., M.B.A., Ph.D., Robert Hill Carter Professor in Marketing
R. Ryan Nelson, B.S., M.P.A., Ph.D.
Richard G. Netemeyer, B.S., M.B.A., Ph.D., Ralph A. Beeton Professor of Free Enterprise
George A. Overstreet, Jr., B.B.A., M.A., M.B.A., Ph.D., Jeffrey Walker Professor in Growth Enterprises
Laurence C. Pettit, Jr., B.S., M.S., D.B.A.
William G. Shenkir, B.B.A., M.B.A., Ph.D., C.P.A., William Stamps Farish Professor of Free Enterprise
David G. Smith, B.S., D.B.A.
Robert I. Webb, B.B.A., M.B.A., Ph.D., Martin J. Patsel, Jr., Research Professor
William J. Wilhelm, Jr., B.B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Murray Research Professor
Susan Perry Williams, B.S., M.B.A., Ph.D., C.P.A., C.M.A
Carl P. Zeithaml, B.A., M.B.A., D.B.A., F.S. Cornell Professor of Free Enterprise
Associate Professors
Robert B. Brown, B.S., M.B.A., Ph.D.
William K. Carter, B.S., M.S., Ph.D., C.P.A.
Patrick J. Dennis, B.S., M.B.A., Ph.D.
Gayle R. Erwin, B.S., M.S., Ph.D.
Adelaide W. King, B.A., M.B.A., Ph.D.
David W. LaRue, B.B.A., M.S., Ph.D.
Malcolm H. Lathan, Jr., B.S., M.B.A., Ph.D., C.P.A.
Felicia C. Marston, B.S., Ph.D.
James G. Maxham III, B.S., M.B.A., Ph.D.
Michael G. Morris, B.S., M.S., Ph.D.
Paul L. Walker, B.B.A., Ph.D., C.P.A.
Mark A. White, B.A., M.S., M.B.A., Ph.D.
William R. Wilkerson, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.
Patrick J. Wilkie, B.B.A., M.B.A., Ph.D.
Barbara Wixom, B.A., Ph.D.
Associate Professors
Robert B. Brown, B.S., M.B.A., Ph.D.
William K. Carter, B.S., M.S., Ph.D., C.P.A.
Patrick J. Dennis, B.S., M.B.A., Ph.D.
Gayle R. Erwin, B.S., M.S., Ph.D.
Adelaide W. King, B.A., M.B.A., Ph.D.
David W. LaRue, B.B.A., M.S., Ph.D.
Malcolm H. Lathan, Jr., B.S., M.B.A., Ph.D., C.P.A.
Felicia C. Marston, B.S., Ph.D.
Michael G. Morris, B.S., M.S., Ph.D.
David C. Smith, B.S., Ph.D.
Paul L. Walker, B.B.A., Ph.D., C.P.A.
Mark A. White, B.A., M.S., M.B.A., Ph.D.
William R. Wilkerson, B.A., M.A., Ph. D.
Patrick J. Wilkie, B.B.A., M.B.A., Ph.D.
Barbara Wixom, B.A., Ph.D.
Assistant Professors
Anthony J. Baglioni, A.A., B.A., M.A., Ph.D.
James E. Burroughs, B.B.A., M.B.A., Ph.D.
Robert L. Cross, B.S., M.B.A., D.B.A.
Cynthia F. Gasman, B.A., Ph.D.
Stefano Grazioli, M.I.S., Ph.D.
Lynn A. Hamilton, B.A., M.B.A., M.F.A.
Ira C. Harris, B.B.A., M.B.A., Ph.D.
Carrie M. Heilman, B.A., Ph.D.
Karen J. Jansen, B.S., M.Ed., Ph.D.
Craig E. Lefanowicz, B.A., Ph.D.
Clayton A. Looney, B.S., Ph.D.
Jeremy J. Marcel, B.S., M.B.A., Ph.D.
Janette Martin, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.
Roger D. Martin, B.S., Ph.D.
James G. Maxham III, B.S., M.B.A., Ph.D.
Patrik V. Sandas, B.S., M.S., Ph.D.
Carola Schenone, B.A., Ph.D.
Elizabeth K. Thurston, B.A., M.B.A., Ph.D.
John O. Wheeler, B.A., J.D.
Lecturers
Lucien L. Bass III, B.S., M.B.A.
Michael D. Bills, B.A., M.B.A.
Karin B. Bonding, C.F.A.
Tanya F. Brockett, B.S., M.B.A.
John A. Griffin, B.S., M.B.A.
Rebecca L. Leonard, B.S., M.B.A.
Eric E. Meier, B.S., M.S.
Thomas A. Package, B.S., Ph.D.
Marsha L. Pentz-Harris, B.A., M.Ed., M.A.
Charl du Plessis, M.B.A., Ph.D.
Randall R. Smith, B.A., M.S.
Retired Faculty
David B. Croll, B.B.A., M.B.A., M.S., Ph. D., Professor Emeritus of Commerce
Joseph E. Gibson, B.A., J.D., C.P.A., Peat, Marwick, Mitchell Professor Emeritus of Professional Accounting
John M. Gwin, B.S., M.B.A., Ph.D., Associate Professor Emeritus
Raymond M. Haas, B.S., M.B.A., D.B.A., Professor Emeritus of Commerce
Ray C. Hunt, Jr., B.A., M.A., Ph.D., C.P.A., F. S. Cornell Professor Emeritus of Free Enterprise
George W. McKinney, Jr., A.B., M.A., Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Bank Management
Stewart C. Malone, B.B.A., M.B.A., Ph.D., Associate Professor Emeritus
Bernard A. Morin, B.S., M.B.A., Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Commerce
Henry R. Odell, A.B., M.B.A., D.B.A., C.P.A., Associate Professor Emeritus of Commerce
William F. O’Dell, B.S., Lecturer Emeritus in Commerce
Andrew C. Ruppel, B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Commerce
Sandra Schmidt, B.S., M.B.A., Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Commerce
Charlotte H. Scott, A.B., M.B.A., LL.D., Professor Emeritus
Richard A. Scott, B.B.A., M.B.A., M.S., Ph.D., C.P.A., Arthur Andersen and Company Alumni Professor Emeritus of Commerce
Neil H. Snyder, B.B.A., M.B.A., Ph.D., Ralph A. Beeton Professor Emeritus of Free Enterprise
David W. Thompson, B.S., M.S., C.P.A., Professor Emeritus of Commerce
Robert H. Trent, B.S., Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Commerce
Thomas H. Williams, B.B.A., M.S., Ph.D., C.P.A., Carman A. Blough Professor Emeritus of Accounting
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