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FE Track Registration
 Sections Preparing for Classes
First Day & Course Packs
 
Cases
Cold Calls
Name/Face Cards
Computer Access B-School
Books and Course Packs
B-School Library Parking
Commerce Park

Helpful Information for Registering for Ross School of Business Courses

  • New incoming InterPro students who have selected Ross School of Business courses must consult with the InterPro office.
  • InterProStudents pursuing a MS in Financial Engineering who registers for Ross School of Business courses are not Ross School of Business students and must follow the guidelines specified below.
  • InterPro students may register for both day and evening courses offered by the Ross School of Business.
  • InterPro students can register for relevant core courses offered by the Ross School of Business.
  • InterPro students may register for relevant core courses in the finance division.
  • It is a Ross School of Business rule that there is NO early registration for Ross School of Business Courses for the InterPro students. (See below for more detail)
  • Since some InterPro students will only be able to register after the first day of class for Ross School of Business classes, there is a chance that you may be charged a late fee. If you are already enrolled in an engineering course, you should not be charged a late fee when registering for the Ross School of Business course.
  • If you are only registering for a Business School course for the semester and you register the day classes begin, or after, you may be charged a late fee. Please notify the InterPro office and we will do our best to have the late fee waived. We cannot make any promises.

FE Registration Process For First (Fall 1) Semester
(Ross School of Business, IOE, STATS Courses) top
The first semester registration process for incoming FE students will be explained to them at the FE Orientation. If the student misses the orientation, it will be explained to them individually at the InterPro office.

FE Track Registration Process For Subsequent (Winter 1/Fall 2) Semesters
(Ross School of Business, IOE, STATS Courses) top

Please use the following process for FE Track Registration:

1) Log into http://sam.engin.umich.edu/index.asp. (If you encounter any difficulty to access the web site please contact Gail Carr at gailcarr@umich.edu).

2) Use unique name and password to log into the web page. The initial passwords are the same as your unique name. (please change the password after initial log in).

3) Once logged in:

  • select the course number
  • section number

4) ENTERING BIDDING POINTS for Ross School of Business School courses only

  • In the section number column, enter the section "number"
  • Followed by a ","
  • Follwed by the "BIDDING POINT VALUE" (1-100) (The more you want the particular course and section the higher the bidding value you assign to it).
  • The entry in the section number column will look like this example: "001, 100" or
    "002, 85"
  • Date of your selection
  • Number of credit hours of the course

5) Once you have completed the selection, click "UPDATE" to save the record.

6) To check if you have selected the correct course, click "UPDATE" again to confirm.

7) Once you have completed the process, you must "LOGOUT".

8) You will be notified via email when the permissions have been granted so that you may register on Wolverine Access for your selected courses.

9) IF YOU ARE NOT ISSUED A PERMISSION TO REGISTER, THE INTERPRO OFFICE WILL ADVISE YOU OF THE NEXT STEP.

Sections top

The entire B-School is divided into 6 sections for the day program. Each section generally has all core classes at the same time. For example Section 1 students will all have Marketing, Accounting, Finance, etc. at the same time. It is important that a InterPro student attempts to schedule all of his/her Business School classes in the same section (during both semesters). It is much easier to get to know other students and form groups. Much of the casework requires students to work in teams to effectively accomplish the assignments.

The B-School also offers students the possibility to attend classes offered in the MBA evening program. The MBA Evening program is divided into 2 campuses. Classes are offered either at the Ann Arbor or Commerce Park Dearborn. Students may choose to attend either campus. Class location is listed in the Schedule of classes at
http://www.umich.edu/~retgoff/timesched/.

The First Day and Course Packs top
Students can only purchase Course packs and Textbooks after registering for class. The Course Pack will detail requirements for assignments. The assignment for first day of class should be prepared before class, however, because InterPro students are not business school students and may only be able to register after the first day of classes, you may not be able to purchase course packs ahead of time. Course packs may be borrowed from the Ross School of Business library until you are able to purchase them. Course packs may be purchased online and you will get the appropriate lind from the class website. Textbooks can be purchased at campus bookstores.

Preparing for Classes top
Generally, assignments are expected to be completed before the class period in which the material is discussed in detail. In other words, the homework must be completed before the concepts are taught in class. Group work is encouraged, not only in preparation of the assignment, but also in discussion of the topics.

Cases top
Most of the assignments come in the form of cases. When preparing cases, they should be as professional as possible (i.e. typed, organized, thorough). This is especially true when professors expect the work to be handed in or presented in class. If you have any questions regarding case preparation, do not hesitate to ask other students or the professor.

Cold Calls top
Some professors will call on students to answer questions. This is normally included as part of the class participation grade that most professors assign. Typical questions will be: a) to summarize the assigned core; b) to present your case solution; start class discussion regarding the case; or c) to answer specific questions. Do not hesitate to get involved in class discussion, this is part of the learning process and part of your grade!

Name/Face Cards top

The InterPro office prepares two name cards and two face cards for each new student. To prepare the face card, the student must supply the InterPro office with a picture of himself /herself. If you need more name cards or face cards prepared, contact Gail Carr at gailcarr@umich.edu or at (734) 763-0480.

There is a great deal of student-student & student-professor interaction in the B-School. Every student should have a name card from the InterPro office. It is simply a sheet of cardboard with your name on it so that others can identify you by name. You should bring it and display it during each class. If you forget it, write your name on a sheet of paper instead. You are more likely to get called on if you do not have a name card displayed.

A face card contains your picture as well as information on your past work experience and undergraduate education. Professors use these to "get to know" their students. The InterPro office can create these for you. You should turn one into the professor within the first few weeks of class. To some professors this is important; however, some do not use them at all.

Computer Access at the B-School top
InterPro students should have access to B-School computing facilities. InterPro students are required to pay a lab fee.

Books and Course Packs top
North Campus Commons Bookstore 668-6022

Michigan Union Bookstore 995-8877

Michigan Book and Supply 665-4990
317 S. State Street

Print, Plot, & Copy Shop (Art & Architecture).
763-3584
Room 2109 Art & Architecture Building
2000 Bonisteel Boulevard

CoursePaks Plus (734 971-1700

Most College of Engineering textbooks can be purchased in the North Campus Commons Bookstore or at the other bookstores listed above. Business School required textbooks can be purchased through local bookstores as well as through e-commerce sites such as: Ulrichs.com, Barnes and Noble, Bestwebbuys.com, UM Dearborn Bookstore, Half.com, VarsityBooks.com, Bigwords.com, Amazon.com.

Some courses require course packs. College of Engineering course packs may be purchased at the Print, Plot, & Copy Shop (Art & Architecture) or from CoursePaks Plus; Business School course packs must be purchased online. You have to be registered and assigned an override before being able to purchase the course pack.

B-School Library top
InterPro students have access to the Kresge Library.

Parking at the B-School top
Students may park at the B-School with the appropriate parking permit. Please check with Parking Services at (734) 764-8291.

B-School Grading top

The Ross School of Business does not use a letter grade scale system. Students grades are converted to reflect the college of engineering letter grade system. The following is the conversion table used by the Registrar Office for grades given to InterPro students attending Ross School of Business classes:

Letter Grade Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Grade
EXCELLENT = A+ EXCELLENT = Satisfactory
GOOD = A GOOD = S
PASS = B+ PASS = S
LOW PASS = B LOW PASS = S
FAIL = E FAIL = Unsatisfactory

Commerce Park top

Some of the Ross School of Business classes are offered at Commerce Park . Commerce Park is located in Dearborn and is readily accessible by freeway and major thoroughfares, the Dearborn facility is situated just north of I-94 at the Greenfield Exit. If you need a map, the InterPro office can supply you with one. Commerce Park Phone Number (313) 593-5056.

 

  
  July 29, 2008
U of M Engineering