Business Management is now being offered in an E-Learning format through the school of Adult Education. This format is independent and there is no on-site class attendance requirement.

Degree requirements are met by completing reading and writing assignments specified for each course. Exams, if a class requirement, are proctored at a testing center near the student. All courses have modules explaining course requirements and many courses have complementing classroom videotapes, and several are web based. Students are encouraged to interact and correspond with their instructor via e-mail, telephone, fax or mail.

Before registering for an E-Learning course, ask yourself these simple questions to judge your readiness for taking courses via E-Learning:

• I am a self-directed, self-motivated, independent learner who will ask for help from the instructor when necessary
• I have good reading and writing skills for getting directions and information and for completing assignments
• I have basic computer experience and competence with word processing, e-mail, and Internet browser software
• I have regular access to a computer with Internet capabilities
• I know how to send and receive e-mail, plus attach documents, and I have an e-mail address
• I can use the Internet to find information and resources
• I can download files to my hard drive
• My computer hardware and software meets the minimum requirements (see below)

If you answered yes to all of the questions above, then taking a course via E-Learning may be for you!

Computer Specifications

You must have access to a computer with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Powerpoint) and stable Internet access. System requirements for best access to course software and resources include Windows based PC with Pentium III or higher, Windows 2000 or newer, and Microsoft Office Professional or newer.

Tuition/Textbooks

Tuition for EL courses is the same as on campus courses. Textbooks are included in your tuition. Once your registration has been processed, you will receive an email with instructor information, and instructions on how to access your course in WebCT and order texts. Textbooks are sent directly to the student and must be returned in good condition at the end of the course.

Registration/Course Guidelines

Once a student registers for an EL course, you will have four weeks in which to order your textbooks and turn in your first assignment. If the first assignment is not turned in within the first four weeks, a NON-REFUNDABLE $45 registration fee will be charged to your account.

Each course is to be completed in 16 weeks or less after receiving your materials. However, the courses are designed to be completed in 8-10 weeks. Please note the following timetable:

4 weeks after registration: Must have started class. An administrative withdrawal will be given if there is no record of the first assignment turned in and the $45 registration fee will be nonrefundable.

16 weeks after registration: A failing grade (F) will be assigned if course is not completed by this time. The student must request an extension from their instructor.

24 weeks after registration: A passing or failing grade is automatically recorded. If student wishes to retake the class, they must start the registration process over and pay for the class a second time.

Refund Policy

If a student wishes to withdraw from a class after the first assignment has been completed but before the second assignment is turned in, there will be a 50% refund of tuition. If the student wishes to withdraw from a class anytime after the second assignment is turned in, there will be NO REFUND OF TUITION.

Financial Aid Recipients Students receiving financial aid must complete two courses within 16 weeks in order to maintain full-time status and should finish a course within 4 months to maintain federal loan eligibility for future loans.

For more information, visit the E-Learning website.