Prior Learning Assessment Form for Admissions to Dalhousie University Faculty of Graduate Studies

330 Pages·2009·2.75 MB·English

1. Organization and Program Information
Appendix 1.1. Submission Title Page

Full Legal Name of Organization:
Dalhousie University
Operating Name of Organization:
Dalhousie University
Common Acronym of Organization (if applicable):
DAL
URL for Organization Homepage (if applicable):
http://www.dal.ca/
Proposed Degree Nomenclature:
Master of Business Administration (Financial Services)
Location (specific address) where program to be delivered (each location requires a location-
specific consent from the Minister):
Halifax, NS; Toronto, ON; Scarborough, ON; Calgary AB, Vancouver, BC
Contact Information:
Person Responsible for this Submission:
Name/Title: Ron Stubbert, Assistant Dean, Administrative
Full Mailing Address:
Dalhousie University
Faculty of Management
6100 University Avenue, Suite 3050
Halifax, NS B3H 3J5
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Site Visit Coordinator (if different from above):**
Name/Title: Michelle Hunter
Full Mailing Address: 6100 University Avenue, Suite 3100
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Anticipated Start Date: Program started in 1996
Anticipated Enrolment for the first 4 years of the program: (Program launched in 1996 with 95
enrolled students)
Enrolment numbers are based on the last four years – anticipate a steady enrolment of 200 -250
for the next 4 years.
Year 1 Fall 2006 = __228; Year 2 Fall 2007 = ___242_;
Year 3- Fall 2008 = _244___; Year 4 – Fall 2009 = 234___
Initial Tuition Fee: $ __2550.00/course___ (Part Time studies )
* The person who is the primary contact for the submission on matters pertaining to proposal
content and communications from the Postsecondary Education Quality Assessment Board.
** This person will be the organization’s liaison for coordinating the site visit.
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Table of Contents
Appendix 1.2 Table of Contents

1. Organization and Program Information .......................................................................................... 1
Appendix 1.1. Submission Title Page ................................................................................................... 1
Appendix 1.2 Table of Contents ........................................................................................................... 2
2. Executive Summary ........................................................................................................................... 4
Appendix 2.1 Executive Summary ....................................................................................................... 4
3. Program Abstract .............................................................................................................................. 7
Appendix 3.1 Program Abstract ........................................................................................................... 7
4. Program Degree- Level Standard .................................................................................................... 8
Appendix 4.1 Degree Level Summary ................................................................................................. 8
Appendix 4.2 Sample of Student Work .............................................................................................. 10
5. Admissions, Promotion, Graduation Standard............................................................................. 11
Appendix 5.1.1 Admission Requirements Direct Entry ..................................................................... 18
Appendix 5.1.2 Admission Policies and Procedures for Mature Students ......................................... 19
Appendix 5.2.1 Credit Transfer/Recognition Policies and Procedures .............................................. 20
Appendix 5.2.2 Advanced Placement Policies ................................................................................... 25
Appendix 5.2.3 Degree Completion Arrangements ........................................................................... 50
Appendix 5.2.4 Gap Analysis ............................................................................................................. 51
Appendix 5.2.5 Bridging Courses ...................................................................................................... 52
Appendix 5.3 Promotion and Graduation Requirements .................................................................... 53
6. Program Content Standard ............................................................................................................ 64
Appendix 6.1 Program Advisory Committee ..................................................................................... 64
Appendix 6.1.1. Program Advisory Committee Membership ............................................................ 65
Appendix 6.1.2 Program Advisory Committee Minutes .................................................................... 68
Appendix 6.2.1 Professional/Accreditation or Other Requirements .................................................. 69
Appendix 6.3.1 Program Level Learning Outcomes .......................................................................... 70
Appendix 6.3.2 Course Descriptions .................................................................................................. 77
Appendix 6.3.3.1 Program Hour/Credit Conversion Justification ..................................................... 80
Appendix 6.3.3.2 Undergraduate Academic Course Schedule ........................................................... 81
Appendix 6.3.3.3 Graduate Academic Course Schedule Information ................................................ 82
Appendix 6.4 Course Outlines ............................................................................................................ 84
Appendix 6.5.1 Support for Work Experience ................................................................................... 87
7. Program Delivery Standard ............................................................................................................. 88
Appendix 7.1 Quality Assurance for Program Delivery ................................................................... 88
Appendix 7.1.2 Policy on Student Feedback .................................................................................... 121
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Appendix 7.1.3 Student Feedback Instruments ................................................................................ 124
Appendix 7.2.2 Academic Community and online learning ............................................................ 145
8. Capacity to Deliver Standard ........................................................................................................ 147
Appendix 8.1 Legal Characteristics .................................................................................................. 147
Appendix 8.2 Governance Structure ................................................................................................. 148
Appendix 8.3.1 Coordinated Business and Academic Plans to Support Program Quality .............. 150
Appendix 8.3.2 Administrative Staff ................................................................................................ 151
Appendix 8.4 Participation in Academic Policies and Standards ..................................................... 153
Appendix 8.5.1 Library Resources ................................................................................................... 156
Appendix 8.5.2 Computer Access .................................................................................................... 167
Appendix 8.5.3 Classroom Space ..................................................................................................... 177
Appendix 8.5.4 Laboratories/Equipment ......................................................................................... 180
Appendix 8.6 Resource Renewal ...................................................................................................... 181
Appendix 8.7 Support Services ........................................................................................................ 182
Appendix 8.8 Policies on Faculty ..................................................................................................... 186
Appendix 8.9.2 Curriculum Vitae of Current Faculty Assigned to Degree Program ....................... 191
Appendix 8.9.2 (E) Curriculum Vitae for On-line Learning Professional and Technical Staff ....... 289
Appendix 8.10 Enrolment Projections and Staffing Implications .................................................... 290
9. Credential Recognition ............................................................................................................... 290
10. Regulation and Accreditation Standard ..................................................................................... 293
11. Program Evaluation Standard ................................................................................................... 294
Appendix 11.1 Program Evaluation Policies and Procedures .......................................................... 294
12. Academic Freedom and Integrity Standard .............................................................................. 295
Appendix 12.1.1 Academic Freedom Policy .................................................................................... 295
Appendix 12.1.2 Academic Honesty Policy ..................................................................................... 296
Appendix 12.1.3 Academic honesty Procedure ................................................................................ 303
Appendix 12.2 Policy on Intellectual Policies .................................................................................. 307
Appendix 12.3 Policy on Ethical Research Practices ....................................................................... 310
13. Student Protection Standard ....................................................................................................... 316
Appendix 13.1 Academic Calendar Information .............................................................................. 316
Appendix 13.2 Student Protection Policies ...................................................................................... 317
Appendix 13.2.1 Dispute Resolution ................................................................................................ 319
Appendix 13.2.2 Fees and Charges .................................................................................................. 320
Appendix 13.2.3 Student Dismissal.................................................................................................. 321
Appendix 13.2.4 Withdrawals and Refunds ..................................................................................... 322
Appendix 13.3 Student Protection Information ................................................................................ 323
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Section of Submission Binder
Content to Be Included Tab
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Quality Assessment Panel Nominees
1. Title Page 1
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Appendix 1.1 Submission Title Page
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Appendix 1.2 Table of Contents
2. Executive Summary 2
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Appendix 2.1 Executive Summary
3. Program Abstract 3
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Appendix 3.1 Program Abstract
4. Program Degree-Level Standard 4
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Appendix 4.1 Degree Level Summary
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5. Admissions, Promotion, Graduation Standard 5
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Appendix 5.1.1 Admissions Requirements Direct Entry
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Appendix 5.1.2 Admissions Policies and Procedures for Mature Students
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Appendix 5.2.1 Credit Transfer/Recognition Policies and Procedures
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Appendix 5.2.2 Advanced Placement Policies
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Appendix 5.2.3 Degree Completion Arrangements
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Appendix 5.2.4 Gap Analysis
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Appendix 5.3 Promotion and Graduation Requirements
6. Program Content Standard 6
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Appendix 6.1.1 Program Advisory Committee Membership
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Appendix 6.1.2 Program Advisory Committee Minutes
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Appendix 6.2.1 Professional/Accreditation or Other Requirements
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Requirements (N/A)
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Appendix 6.3.1 Program Level Learning Outcomes
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Appendix 6.3.2 Course Descriptions
� Appendix 6.3.3.1 Program Hour/Credit Conversion Justification
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Appendix 6.3.3.2 (A and/or B) Undergraduate Academic Course Schedule(s)
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Appendix 6.3.3.3 (A and/or B) Graduate Academic Course Schedule (s)
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Appendix 6.4. Course Outlines
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Appendix 6.5.1 Support for Work Experience
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Appendix 6.5.2 Work Experience Outcomes and Evaluation
7. Program Delivery Standard 7
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Appendix 7.1.1 Quality Assurance Policies
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Appendix 7.1.2 Policy on Student Feedback
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Appendix 7.1.3 Student Feedback Instruments
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Appendix 7.2.1 On-Line Learning Policies and Practices
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Appendix 7.2.2 Academic Community Policies
8. Capacity to Deliver Standard 8
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Appendix 8.1 Legal Characteristics
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Appendix 8.2.1 Governance and Administrative Structure
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Appendix 8.2.1 Responsibilities of Governing Bodies
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Appendix 8.2.3 Reporting Structure
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Appendix 8.3.1 Coordinated Business and Academic Plans
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Appendix 8.3.2 Administrative Staff
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Appendix 8.4 Participation in Academic Policies and Standards
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Appendix 8.5.1 Library Resources
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Appendix 8.5.2 Computer Access
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Appendix 8.5.3 Classroom Space
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Appendix 8.5.4 Laboratories/Equipment (where applicable)
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Appendix 8.6 Resource Renewal and Upgrading
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Appendix 8.7 Support Services
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Appendix 8.8 Policies on Faculty
� Appendix 8.9.2 Curriculum Vitae for Current Faculty Assigned to Degree
Program.
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Appendix 8.9.2 E Curriculum Vitae for On-line Learning Professional and
Technical Staff
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Appendix 8.10 Enrolment Projections and Staffing Implications
9. Credential Recognition Standard 9

10. Regulation and Accreditation Standard 10

11. Program Evaluation Standard 11
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Appendix 11.1 Periodic Review Policy and Schedule
12. Academic Freedom and Integrity Standard 12
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Appendix 12.1.1 Academic Freedom Policy
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Appendix 12.1.2 Academic Honesty Policy
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Appendix 12.1.3 Academic Honesty Procedure
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Appendix 12.2 Policy on Intellectual Products
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Appendix 12.3 Policy on Ethical Research Practices
13. Student Protection Standard 13
� Appendix 13.1 Academic Calendar Information
� Appendix 13.2.1 Dispute Resolution
� Appendix 13.2.2 Fees and Charges
� Appendix 13.2.3 Student Dismissal
� Appendix 13.2.4 Withdrawals and Refunds
� Appendix 13.3 Student Protection Information
14. Optional Material 14
� Appendices 14.1 – 14.n Other Relevant Information
- Course outlines
- Faculty of Graduate Studies Calendar
- MBA(FS) Reference Guide
- Package provided to students upon acceptance
2. Executive Summary
Appendix 2.1 Executive Summary

Program Title and Credential:
Master of Business Administration (Financial Services)

Discipline/Field of Study:
Business

Prior work experience is required for admission and degree completion

Anticipated Program Start Date:
Dalhousie has been offering the MBA (Financial Services) program since 1996 with close to 720
graduates and an expected 40 more this fall.

Organization Overview and Program Description:
Originally founded in 1818, by George Ramsey, the 9th Earl of Dalhousie, Dalhousie University
operates under an act of the legislature of the Province of Nova Scotia. As the oldest, largest and most
comprehensive university in Eastern Canada, Dalhousie has developed a strong national reputation for
quality. This reputation is based on the University's academic excellence, the scope and breadth of its
programs and the track record of its graduates in the working world.

The Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission (MPHEC) oversees all of the program
approvals, modifications and changes, as well as, audits the quality assurance for universities in Nova
Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island.
Dalhousie University is divided into eleven Faculties with each Faculty headed by a Dean who
exercises academic and administrative authority under the guidelines established by the University’s
Board of Governors. The Faculty of Management comprises four Schools: Business Administration,
Public Administration, Information Management and Resource and Environmental Studies. The
Faculty offers four business programs that have been accredited by AACSB International, two four-
year undergraduate programs; the Bachelor of Commerce and the Bachelor of Management and two
graduate programs; the MBA and the MBA (Financial Services).
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The FS program has been developed in response to industry demand. It specifically addresses the
needs of individuals who are working full-time, may be resident outside major communities with
universities, and require materials that are available in a format providing for a process of self-directed
study within the limitations of individual schedules. These needs are addressed while still providing a
high level of academic standards, and having the student interact with the professor and other students
for a period of time which is similar in duration to that spent in class by full-time MBA students.

This innovative degree program is primarily designed for upper-middle managers and junior
executives in the financial services sector. They are leaders who rely on people, financial resources,
and technology to achieve results; managers who constantly face challenging decisions. A high calibre
of students entering the program is ensured through a review of past academic performance as well as
job performance at the management level, references, and a review of each applicant’s personal
resume. Once accepted by Dalhousie University, a student must complete the requirements for the
MBA (FS) degree within seven years.

The individuals selected for entrance to this program are expected to contribute to the development of
their fellow students through their sharing of management experiences. The academic personnel
instructing each course provide the additional knowledge base, analytical skills and problem-solving
capacity necessary for them to develop and expand participants’ existing management skills.

SBA courses are offered via a distance education format consisting of seventeen weeks of distance
study and assignments followed by a three-to-five-day intensive learning session. The capstone
course, Strategic Leadership and Change, is taken after all other relevant courses are completed and
consists of eight weeks of distance study and assignments followed by a one-week intensive learning
session conducted at Dalhousie University. Students must be able to integrate their new knowledge
into everyday responsibilities, on a course-by-course basis, in their existing positions and as their
careers progress.

During the period students spend with the distance portion of the materials in each course, they submit
assignments that are marked and returned with detailed feedback. In addition, students have access to
a university professor by phone, fax, and e-mail, Internet conference boards and chat rooms.
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Generally, this is the same professor who will be instructing the intensive session held at the end of
each course. As a result, the professor, through reviewing the students’ assignments and conversation
with them, is familiar with the students’ requirements when she/he arrives in the classroom for the
intensive session. This provides a much stronger learning process than the situation where a professor
sees the students for the first time on the day that the class starts, and will only spends a short time with
them. While many distance programs that offer accredited MBA programs do not require intensives in
every course, the FS program has continued to use them in spite of their considerable travel expense
for many students and their expense to the FS program itself.
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