Apollos University Catalog

105 Pages·2016·1.73 MB·English

by  Dr Scott Eidson

Apollos University

Official Catalog

January 1, 2016 – December 31, 2017

Updated November 31, 2016, ed. 4

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Apollos University: The Gateway to Your Future!

600 Central Avenue, Suite 215
Great Falls, MT 59401

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http://apollos.edu
Information: [email protected]
Errata Sheet

22 December 2015
1. Published 2016 Catalog
14 April 2016
1. Corrected typos
2. Corrected DBA tuition per credit and total program cost
28 May 2016
1. Updated Refund Policy to include Your Term classes
2. Removed Refund Policy for 12 week classes
26 August 2016
1. Updated location of Apollos to Montana
2. Updated approvals of school to Montana University System
3. Added BSIT program
4. Updated potential credit transfer percentage for MBA and MSOM programs
5. 2017 Calendar was added
6. Modified the Financial Assistance Options

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. ABOUT APOLLOS: MISSION, AUTHORITY, ACCREDITATION, DISCLOSURES ................................ 7
VISION ....................................................................................................................................................................... 7
MISSION STATEMENT ................................................................................................................................................ 7
UNIVERSITY GOALS ................................................................................................................................................... 7
UNIVERSITY OBJECTIVES........................................................................................................................................... 7
AUTHORITY ............................................................................................................................................................... 8
ACCREDITATION ........................................................................................................................................................ 8
QUESTIONS ................................................................................................................................................................ 8
COMPLAINTS ............................................................................................................................................................. 8
REVIEW DOCUMENTS PRIOR TO SIGNING .................................................................................................................. 8
DISCLOSURE .............................................................................................................................................................. 8
PHYSICAL AND COURSE LOCATION ........................................................................................................................... 9
PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE DISCLOSURE ................................................................................................................... 9
II. ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION .............................................................................................................. 10
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE HOURS OF OPERATION .................................................................................................... 10
UNIVERSITY CALENDAR AND TERM SCHEDULE ...................................................................................................... 10
CATALOG CHANGE .................................................................................................................................................. 16
DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES OFFERED ................................................................................................................... 16
Associate of Applied Science in Business Administration (AAS) ....................................................................... 16
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) ................................................................................... 17
Bachelor of Business Administration Level Certificate Programs ..................................................................... 17
Certificate in Global Leadership........................................................................................................................ 17
Certificate in Supply Chain Management .......................................................................................................... 17
Certificate in Marketing ..................................................................................................................................... 17
Certificate in Financial Management ................................................................................................................ 17
Certificate in Business Management .................................................................................................................. 17
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT) ..................................................................................... 17
Master of Business Administration (MBA) ......................................................................................................... 17
Master of Science in Organizational Management (MSOM) ............................................................................. 18
Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) .................................................................................................... 18
ARCHIVAL OF STUDENT RECORDS ........................................................................................................................... 18
NOTICE CONCERNING TRANSFERABILITY OF CREDITS AND CREDENTIALS EARNED AT OUR INSTITUTION ............. 18
III. THE ADMISSION PROCESS ........................................................................................................................... 20
APPLICATION DOCUMENTS ...................................................................................................................................... 20
DEGREE LEVEL ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS: ........................................................................................................ 21
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS (ASSOCIATE AND BACHELOR) ................................................................................. 21
CONDITIONAL STATUS UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS: ........................................................................................... 22
MASTER’S PROGRAMS ............................................................................................................................................. 22
DOCTORATE PROGRAM ........................................................................................................................................... 22
CONDITIONAL STATUS GRADUATE LEVEL: ............................................................................................................. 22
APPLICANTS WHOSE NATIVE LANGUAGE IS OTHER THAN ENGLISH ......................................................................... 22
CREDIT EVALUATION AND TRANSFER POLICY ........................................................................................................ 23
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING POLICY ........................................................................................................................... 25
ADMISSIONS COMMITTEE REVIEW .......................................................................................................................... 25
APOLLOS UNIVERSITY COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................ 25
VISA SERVICES ........................................................................................................................................................ 26
ORIENTATION .......................................................................................................................................................... 26
ADMISSION DECISION .............................................................................................................................................. 26
Definition of Terms ............................................................................................................................................ 27
Conditional Admission ....................................................................................................................................... 27
FULLY ACCEPTED ADMISSION ................................................................................................................................. 27
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MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM TIME FOR COMPLETION FROM THE DATE THE STUDENT ENTERS THE FIRST CLASS ....... 27
DEFINITION OF FULL-TIME ENROLLMENT ............................................................................................................... 28
NON-DISCRIMINATORY POLICY ............................................................................................................................... 28
FAMILY EDUCATION RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT (FERPA) ..................................................................................... 28
IV. THE GRADING AND ENROLLMENT SYSTEM ......................................................................................... 29
GRADING SYSTEM ................................................................................................................................................... 29
GRADUATE LEVEL COURSE GRADE REQUIREMENT ................................................................................................. 29
GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA) GRADING SCALE ................................................................................................... 29
END OF COURSE GRADING POLICY .......................................................................................................................... 30
PROCTORED FINAL, DBA MID-PROGRAM QUALIFYING, AND PROGRAM COMPREHENSIVE EXAMS ........................ 30
STUDENT CONDUCT ................................................................................................................................................. 30
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS .............................................................................. 31
COPYRIGHT AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS ............................................................................................... 31
STUDENT IDENTITY VERIFICATION .......................................................................................................................... 31
ENROLLMENT .......................................................................................................................................................... 32
INCOMPLETE GRADE REQUEST ................................................................................................................................ 32
WITHDRAWAL ......................................................................................................................................................... 32
ATTENDANCE/ABSENCE POLICY ............................................................................................................................. 32
LEAVE OF ABSENCE ................................................................................................................................................. 32
MILITARY DEPLOYMENT LEAVE OF ABSENCE ......................................................................................................... 33
TARDINESS .............................................................................................................................................................. 33
ADMINISTRATIVE WITHDRAWAL AND OR DISMISSAL/TERMINATION ...................................................................... 33
ACADEMIC PROGRESS AND ACHIEVEMENT ............................................................................................................. 33
Basic Policy on Student Progress and Achievement .......................................................................................... 33
EXPECTATIONS OF THE STUDENT ............................................................................................................................. 33
ACADEMIC PROBATION ........................................................................................................................................... 34
ACADEMIC DISMISSAL (TERMINATED) .................................................................................................................... 34
STUDENT REINSTATEMENT ...................................................................................................................................... 34
WHAT THE STUDENT CAN EXPECT OF THE PROFESSOR ........................................................................................... 34
RIGHT OF PETITION .................................................................................................................................................. 35
V. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................................................. 36
AAS in Business Administration Graduation Requirements .............................................................................. 36
BSBA Graduation Requirements ........................................................................................................................ 36
BSIT Graduation Requirements ......................................................................................................................... 36
Bachelor Level Certificate Program Award Requirements ................................................................................ 36
MBA and MSOM Graduation Requirements ...................................................................................................... 37
DBA Graduation Requirements ......................................................................................................................... 37
GRADUATION APPROVAL PROCESS ......................................................................................................................... 37
VI. FINANCIAL INFORMATION.......................................................................................................................... 38
TUITION ................................................................................................................................................................... 38
FEES ........................................................................................................................................................................ 39
SCHOLARSHIPS ........................................................................................................................................................ 40
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE OPTIONS ........................................................................................................................... 40
FEDERAL AND STATE FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS ................................................................................................... 42
UNITED STATES SERVICES PROGRAM FOR VETERANS, MILITARY, PUBLIC SERVANTS AND THEIR FAMILIES ......... 42
LOANS ..................................................................................................................................................................... 42
SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS POLICY ........................................................................................................ 42
TUITION OBLIGATIONS ............................................................................................................................................ 42
SERVICES NOT PROVIDED BY APOLLOS UNIVERSITY .............................................................................................. 43
VII. STUDENT RIGHTS .......................................................................................................................................... 44
REFUND POLICY GUIDELINES .................................................................................................................................. 44
STUDENT’S RIGHT TO CANCEL THE ENROLLMENT .................................................................................................. 44
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PRO-RATA REFUND CHART FOR A 4 SESSION STANDARD CLASS ............................................................................ 44
PRO-RATA REFUND CHART FOR AN 8 SESSION STANDARD CLASS .......................................................................... 45
PRO-RATA REFUND CHART FOR A 4 SESSION YOUR TERM CLASS .......................................................................... 46
PRO-RATA REFUND CHART FOR AN 8 SESSION YOUR TERM CLASS ........................................................................ 46
STUDENT ACADEMIC GRIEVANCES.......................................................................................................................... 47
STUDENT COMPLAINT FILE...................................................................................................................................... 47
VIII. STUDENT SERVICES .................................................................................................................................... 49
ACADEMIC ADVISEMENT ......................................................................................................................................... 49
COUNSELING ........................................................................................................................................................... 49
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) AND APOLLOS INDIVIDUALIZED SERVICES (AUIS) ........................... 49
CORRESPONDENCE .................................................................................................................................................. 49
STUDENT INTERACTION AND STUDY GROUPS.......................................................................................................... 49
LIBRARIES ............................................................................................................................................................... 50
APOLLOS Library ............................................................................................................................................. 50
Online Libraries ................................................................................................................................................. 51
Other Free Online Library Sources: .................................................................................................................. 51
BOOKSTORE:............................................................................................................................................................ 52
STATEMENT CONCERNING VISA SERVICES ............................................................................................................... 52
IX. SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT .......................................................................................... 54
X. DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT ...................................................................................... 55
DEGREE PROGRAM CURRICULUM ............................................................................................................................ 55
General .............................................................................................................................................................. 55
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE (AAS) ................................................................................................................. 56
Level and Type of Research Required: Associate Level ..................................................................................... 56
Degree Requirements ......................................................................................................................................... 56
Course Descriptions: General Education Courses (30 Credits) ........................................................................ 57
Course Descriptions: Core Courses (30 Credits) .............................................................................................. 58
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (BSBA) ............................................................................ 60
Level and Type of Research Required: Bachelor Level ..................................................................................... 60
Degree Requirements ......................................................................................................................................... 60
Course Descriptions: General Education Courses (30 Credits) ........................................................................ 61
Course Descriptions: Core and Elective Courses .............................................................................................. 62
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION ....................................................................................... 68
Certificate in Global Leadership........................................................................................................................ 68
Certificate in Supply Chain Management .......................................................................................................... 68
Certificate in Marketing ..................................................................................................................................... 68
Certificate in Financial Management ................................................................................................................ 69
Certificate in Business Management .................................................................................................................. 69
MASTERS OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION ............................................................................................................... 70
Level and Type of Research Required: Master Level ......................................................................................... 70
Degree Requirements ......................................................................................................................................... 70
Course Descriptions ........................................................................................................................................... 71
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENT (MSOM) ..................................................................... 75
Level and Type of Research Required: Master Level ......................................................................................... 75
Degree Requirements ......................................................................................................................................... 75
Master of Science in Organizational Management Courses .............................................................................. 76
Course Descriptions ........................................................................................................................................... 76
DOCTOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (DBA) ..................................................................................................... 80
Level and Type of Research Required: Doctoral Level ...................................................................................... 80
Degree Requirements ......................................................................................................................................... 81
Doctor of Business Administration Courses and Workshops ............................................................................. 81
Course Descriptions ........................................................................................................................................... 82
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XI. SCHOOL OF ARTS, SCIENCES, AND TECHNOLOGY ............................................................................. 86
XII. DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY .............................................................................. 87
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (BSIT) ............................................................................. 87
Level and Type of Research Required: Bachelor Level ..................................................................................... 87
Degree Requirements ......................................................................................................................................... 88
Course Descriptions: General Education Courses (30 Credits) ........................................................................ 89
Course Descriptions: Core and Elective Courses (90 Credits Required) .......................................................... 90
XIII. BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND ADVISORY BOARDS ............................................................................. 96
XIV. ADMINISTRATION........................................................................................................................................ 97
XV. FACULTY .......................................................................................................................................................... 98
APPENDIX .............................................................................................................................................................. 102
APPENDIX A: EXAMINATION & PROCTOR POLICY ................................................................................................. 102
APPENDIX B: VETERANS EDUCATION ADDENDUM ................................................................................................ 105

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Apollos University

I. About Apollos: Mission, Authority, Accreditation,

Disclosures

I. ABOUT APOLLOS: MISSION, AUTHORITY, ACCREDITATION, DISCLOSURES

Vision

Apollos University is an online distance educational corporation that wants to be known as a premiere but affordable
distant educational organization. We believe education is the key to knowledge and applied knowledge is the key to
our student’s success.

Mission Statement
Apollos University is an academic institution of higher learning that is dedicated to the principle of providing the
highest quality education at an affordable tuition rate for students who seek to increase their career advancement
opportunities and enhance their leadership skills. Our programs are built on a foundation of knowledge transfer,
application of knowledge, critical thinking, and research skills. APOLLOS’ programs are offered worldwide through
an online, distance learning methodology designed to meet the needs of the global student while providing
individualized service to our students.

University Goals
 UG 1. Develop and reinforce leadership skills in its faculty members and students.
 UG 2. Promote academic scholarship.
 UG 3. Provide individualized student centered instruction and services.
 UG 4. Provide a flexible educational environment.
 UG 5. Enhance critical and creative thinking, problem-solving, and information literacy skills.
 UG 6. Inspire faculty and students toward lifelong learning.
 UG 7. Provide communities and organizations with skilled and ethically minded leaders.
 UG 8. Break down educational barriers by utilizing up to date distance education technologies.
 UG 9. Maintain a sustainable university that strives to continuously improve the quality of its programs and
support services.
 UG 10. Promote an environment of academic freedom founded on principles of educational equity and
diversity

University Objectives
 UO 1 To provide appropriate instruction resulting in knowledge pertinent to the field of study.
 UO 2 To maintain an academically qualified faculty dedicated to fulfilling the educational goals of the
institution and its students.
 UO 3 Academic degrees and certificate programs designed to meet the needs and interests of the
community it serves.
 UO 4 To provide technologies and resources that support the courses of study and enable students to
successfully progress through the program.
 UO 5 To maintain evidence that the education provided is successful in meeting student goals and
satisfaction.
 UO 6 To maintain accreditation and legal authorizations.
 UO 7 To provide documented support that the institution is effectively achieving its mission through a
process of assessment and planning.
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Authority

APOLLOS UNIVERSITY is incorporated and approved as a private institution by the State of
Montana. Apollos University has the necessary authorization from the Board of Regents to
offer post-secondary degree programs in the State of Montana. Apollos satisfies the
requirements of Montana Code Annotated § 20-25-107 and Board of Regents Policy 221,
which regulate the award of post-secondary degrees by educational institutions in the State of
Montana. The Montana University System, Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education,
is located at 2500 Broadway, PO Box 203201, Helena, Montana 59620. Via phone at 406-444-
6570 or by FAX at 406-444-1469.

Accreditation
APOLLOS UNIVERSITY is an accredited member of the Distance
Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC). DEAC is listed by the U.S.
Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency.
DEAC is located at 1101 17th Street NW, Suite 808, Washington D.C.
20036. DEAC can also be reached at 202-234-5100 or at http://deac.org.

The Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education Accrediting Commission
(DEAC) is a recognized member of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation
(CHEA). Apollos University is listed as an accredited university on CHEA’s list of
accredited universities. CHEA can be reached at www.chea.org or by phone at 202-
955-6126.

Questions
Any questions a student may have regarding this catalog that have not been satisfactorily answered by the institution
may be directed to The Montana University System, Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education, which is
located at 2500 Broadway, PO Box 203201, Helena, Montana 59620. Via phone at 406-444-6570 or by FAX at
406-444-1469.

Complaints
Students, faculty, administrators, or any other party, including one who has a good reason to believe that Apollos is
not in compliance with DEAC standards and policies can contact the Senior Vice President of Student Services
([email protected]) who will then document and investigate the complaint. See the “Student Complaint File”
section for details.

Students, faculty, administrators, or any other party, including one who has a good reason to believe that Apollos is
not in compliance with DEAC standards and policies can contact DEAC and file a complaint about this institution.
DEAC can be reached by telephone at 202-234-5100 or on the web at http://deac.org (select “Contact Us” and
select the link in the left hand column). All complaints should be submitted using this form. For those who cannot
access the Internet, written complaints can be sent directly to DEAC Headquarters at 1101 17th Street NW, Suite
808, Washington D.C. 20036.

Review Documents Prior To Signing
As a prospective student, you are encouraged to review this catalog prior to signing an enrollment agreement. You
are also encouraged to review the School Performance Fact Sheet, which must be provided to you prior to signing an
enrollment agreement.

Disclosure
Apollos has never petitioned for bankruptcy, is not operating as a debtor in possession, has not filed a petition
within the preceding five years, has not had a petition in bankruptcy filed against the university within the preceding
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five years that resulted in reorganization under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code (11 U.S.C. sec.
1101 et seq.).

Physical and Course Location
Apollos University is physically located at 600 Central Avenue, Suite 215, Great Falls, MT 59401. The
Administrative Office is located on the 2th floor and houses the Office Manager and staff, physical student files, and
advisement flyers.

Apollos University is a virtual distance education university and therefore all courses are taught online using the
Moodle platform. Learners enter the classes through their profile via the secure login on the homepage known as
the ATLAS (http://apollos.edu). In their profile, learners have instant 24/7 access to their academic plan, academic
advisor, unofficial transcript, course registration, financial information, Student Services, administrative resources,
and the University Library system.

Professional Licensure Disclosure
Apollos’ programs are designed for working professionals and are not designed to lead to positions in a profession,
occupation, trade, or career field requiring licensure.

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Apollos University

II. ADMINISTRATIVE INORMATION

II. ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Administrative Office Hours of Operation

Apollos is open for business Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. daily Mountain Standard Time (MST)
and you can reach the office during office hours by calling toll free [phone]. Faculty office hours are posted
in the classroom. Advisement and support services can be contacted during office hours or via direct email for an
appointment.

Walk-ins are welcome on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday of each week from 8 a.m. to 12 a.m. MST.
Appointments outside of the walk-in time can be made by calling [phone] or toll free [phone]. If you
have an emergency during non-business hours, you can contact [email protected] and the Apollos Info Team will
address your issue or contact the appropriate office/person.

Apollos University’s Administrative Offices are closed for two weeks during the Christmas and New Year Holidays
each year and also for most legal United States (US) Federal Government holidays.

HOLIDAYS
New Year’s Day (Part of 2-week break, see Winter Break below)
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
President’s Day
Good Friday
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veteran’s Day
Thanksgiving (Thursday and Friday)
Winter Break (2 week break between Christmas and New Year’s each year)

University Calendar and Term Schedule

Apollos University operates continuously with terms beginning throughout the year. There are two online learning
options: Standard Terms and Your Terms. Both options are eight sessions long but the Your Terms provides up to
16 weeks for the learner to complete the 8 session class.

Standard Terms operate on a 2-month (8 session) schedule with new terms beginning every month. Standard
terms classrooms are an asynchronous, interactive learning environment where learners enjoy the added benefit of
studying in cohort groups and engaging fellow classmates in discussion. With new terms beginning every month,
students can progress through the standard terms taking 1 course at a time, 2 courses at the same time, or even start a
new course every 4 weeks and complete the courses on a rolling basis. The Standard Terms option is perfect for
students who like the thought of having more formalized deadlines and engaging in peer interaction.

VA (Veterans Administration) students receiving funding from the VA are only allowed to register for the Standard
Terms classes.