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Registration
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Academic
Standards
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Graduation
Requirements
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Academic Credit Requirements
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Time
Limit for Completion
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Academic
Eligibility
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Probation
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Academic
Dismissal
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Graduation
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Rights & Responsibilities
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Notice
This
section contains most of the policies, rules, regulations
and procedures governing the Groupe
École Supérieure Libre des Sciences
Commerciales Appliquées
International Graduate Education Programs offered in Paris,
France.
All
students enrolled in Groupe ESLSCA are subject to the
School’s policies, rule and regulations.
Additional regulations or variations that apply
specifically to Groupe ESLSCA International Graduate Education
students in Paris are provided here.
Each
student should become familiar with Groupe ESLSCA regulations
as well as material pertaining to his or her degree or
certificate program.
If
a student has any doubt on interpretation of the provisions
of these regulations, he or she should seek clarification
from the Director of International Graduate Education
or from a faculty member.
Groupe
ESLSCA reserves the right to modify these policies, rules,
and regulations at any time.
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Graduation requirements
consist of academic credits, time limit requirements, and academic eligibility.
Academic
Credit Requirements
Required Credits & Curriculum
The minimum number of credits required and the prescribed curriculum
for each graduate degree and certificate program is outlined in the
Bulletin of the program.
Waivers, Substitution of Course Requirements
& Credit Transfers
Waivers: For master's degree programs,
the number of required academic credits may be reduced for students
who qualify to have courses waived through transcript evaluation based
on prior undergraduate course work, course work transferred from another
graduate institution, or knowledge gained through professional experience.
A maximum of three core courses may be waived without academic credit
substitution. For additional waivers, students are required to substitute
waived courses with credits from additional course offerings.
IMD French Language and Culture for the International Manager courses
are waived without credit substitution requirement for French mother
tongue students. International students may waive these courses based
on prior course work or placement test.
For
graduate diplomas and certificate programs, students are required to
substitute all waived courses and transferred work with credits from
additional course offerings.
The
total number of waived courses and transferred work may not exceed 20%
of any degree requirements.
Transfer Credit: Request for transfer credit
will be accepted if the course work fits into the program for the degree
being sought, with course content and level of instruction at least
equivalent to those of Groupe ESLSCA. Moreover, transfer work must have
been completed within seven years of admission to ESLSCA. Students seeking
transfer credit should provide: published course description; course
reading list; course requirements, including assignments and grading
criteria; and official transcript noting earned credit for the course.
Grades on transferred work must be equivalent to B+ or better. Credit
earned for any thesis or master's project is not transferred. Courses
taken on a Pass-Fail or Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory basis may not be
included in transfer credit. Transfer course work is recorded as (P),
pass, on the academic transcript and is not included in the calculation
of GPA.
Groupe ESLSCA does not grant transfer credit for life experience, correspondence
courses, extension programs, or corporate training programs.
Transfer credits and course waivers are decided on an individual basis
and must be approved by the Director of International Graduate Education.
Academic Exchanges
Exchange credits applying towards degree programs vary according to
the length of the exchange. Credits are based on the average full-time
course schedule of the exchange institution.
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Time Limit for Completion
Maximum Time Allowed
Students must complete all the requirements for programs in which they
are enrolled within a specified time. The maximum time limit allowed
for each degree is usually greater than what is needed to complete all
requirements. The time limit for completing mater's degrees is two years
for full-time students and five years for part-time students. The time
limit for completing graduate diplomas and certificate programs are
indicated in the bulletins of these programs. Approved leaves of absence
are not counted in the time allowed for completion of degree requirements.
Leave of Absence
It is possible to take a leave of absence from the Groupe ESLSCA-International
Graduate Education programs. Interruptions of enrollment, however, can
cause problems in the continuity of course work and, therefore, leaves
of absence are generally discouraged. Common reasons for leave include
short-term job opportunities, family crises, pregnancy, sustained ill
health, and pursuit of educational interests at another educational
institution.
Students who wish to take a leave of absence must discuss their intentions
with the Director of International Graduate Education, and complete
an Application for Leave of Absence available at the ESLSCA International
Graduate Education Office. Where possible, students should attach any
relevant documents to support their application.
Considering that full-time students enrolled in master's programs must
complete their degree within two years, they may take a leave of absence
for no more than two academic terms and return to ESLSCA without the
need to reapply. Pre-MBA students may take a leave of absence for no
more than one academic term and may commence their degree program without
the need to reapply. In extraordinary circumstances, Pre-MBA students
may postpone their enrollment into degree programs for a second academic
term. These students, however, may be required to provide proof of their
qualification for admission. They may be required to take entry exams
such as TOEFL and GMAT or to retake Pre-MBA final exams.
Students who have entered France on student visa and have obtained their
residence permit based on their admission to Groupe ESLSCA degree programs,
are not eligible to apply for a leave.
In case of approval of the Application for Leave of Absence, Groupe
ESLSCA reserves the right to give notice to French public authorities
in France and abroad, and to the students' sponsors, if any, of their
decision to take a leave of absence.
If granted, the leave of absence is recorded on the student's academic
transcript.
Students on leave are not eligible for the use of any school facilities
normally available to registered students.
Failure to comply with the above regulations will subject a student
to dismissal from the school. Any student who leaves Groupe ESLSCA without
having obtained a formal permission is recorded as having been dismissed.
A student who has been dismissed is not automatically readmitted. A
student wishing to apply for readmission must submit an Application
for Admission.
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Academic
Eligibility
Academic
Standing & Satisfactory Progress
All students enrolled at Groupe ESLSCA-International Graduate Education
are expected:
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To
maintain a good academic standing at
all times defined as a cumulative grade point average of at least
3.00 on all work undertaken at Groupe ESLSCA toward a degree or
a certificate
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To
make satisfactory progress towards
their stated degrees. Progress is measured from the beginning of
the first course at Groupe ESLSCA and is defined as:
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A
minimum grade of (C) in all courses attempted to receive graduate
credit. Work graded (C-) or below is not acceptable for credit
toward any degree program.
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Student's grades must exceed a minimum defined by the following
"academic demerit point" (ADP) system.
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For
each grade of (C+) and (C), in any course, 1 ADP is assigned.
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For
each grade of (C-), (D+), (D) and (D-), in any course, 2 ADPs
are assigned.
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For
each grade of (F), in any course, 4 ADPs are assigned.
Students
whose academic performance is less than satisfactory are reviewed and
subject to probation or possible dismissal. Less than satisfactory performance
is determined as follows:
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Number
of Courses Completed
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Probation
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Dismissal
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1
- 7 Courses
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4
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ADPs
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8
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ADPs
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8
- 14 Courses
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6
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ADPs
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10
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ADPs
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15
- 21 Courses
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8
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ADPs
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12
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ADPs
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21
- 28 Courses
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10
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ADPs
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14
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ADPs
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Thus,
for example, a student who earns one (F) and two (C-)s in the first
term of the program, will be automatically dismissed. A student who
earns one (C-) in the first term, and one (F) and one (C-) in the second
term would not. The student would be, however, placed under probation.
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Probation
Students are placed on probation in either of the following cases:
- Their
cumulative grade point average falls below 3.00
- They
earn academic demerit points above the permitted thresholds
- They
fail in their master's project
Probationary students will be notified by the Academic Standards and
Discipline Committee, acting on the behalf of the faculty, that they
have been placed on probation.
Probationary students must meet with the Director of International Graduate
Education, acting on the behalf of the Academic Standards and Discipline
Committee, in the first week of a probationary term to draw up an action
plan for improving their academic performance. The probation plan may
specify requirements agreed on by the student and the Director, limitation
of credit load, limitation on work, registration in a skills class,
etc. The action plan should be acceptable to the Academic Standards
and Discipline Committee, in order for the student to continue in the
program.
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Academic Dismissal
Students become academically ineligible and are dismissed in either
of the following cases:
- They
fail to satisfactory complete a probationary term
- They
earn academic demerit points beyond the permitted thresholds
- They
fail the master's project for a second time
Students will be notified by the Academic Standards and Discipline Committee,
acting on the behalf of the faculty, that they have become academically
ineligible and are dismissed from Groupe ESLSCA.
Reinstatement
Students who have become ineligible may petition to be readmitted in
a subsequent term. The appeal must contain documentation as to why circumstances
have changed, to allow for successful completion of the degree. The
Academic Standards and Discipline Committee will examine all information
relevant to the student's appeal, consult with instructors who had the
student in their courses, has the option to interview the student, and
make a decision to support or deny the request.
If reinstated, students are placed on probation. Reinstatement is normally
conditional upon earning no more grades below (B-), and may include
more conditions such as additional course work or counseling. Students
must meet the conditions of their reinstatement at their own expense.
If any reinstated student fails to demonstrate a noticeable improvement
in performance, the student will be dismissed for a second time. A second
dismissal is final and may not be appealed.
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