Registering for Ross School of Business Courses:Course Overrides top

Note to joint degree, M.Eng. in Mfg./MBA students: The following instructions do not apply to students pursuing the joint M. Eng. in Mfg./MBA track. As a M. Eng. in Mfg./MBA student the Ross School of Business will prepare your mail folder, name card and face card. You will need to contact the Ross School of Business for the correct instructions for registering as a MBA student.

• New incoming InterPro students who have selected Ross School of Business courses must consult with the InterPro office.
  
• InterProStudents pursuing a M. Eng. in Mfg. 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.

Registering for Ross School of Business Core Courses (Acct. 501, Mkt. 501, MO 501 and other Ross School of Business courses)

1) First, select the Ross School of Business course/s that you want to take.

2) Then, you will need to have a Ross School of Business permission form signed by the instructor who is teaching the class. You can pick up an permission form from the Ross School of Business Admissions and Student Services (2nd floor Bus Admin Bldg., Room D2260).

3) Students should go to the first day of class and request the Ross School of Business instructor to sign the permission form. Please let the instructor know that you are a manufacturing engineering student and that the class is a requirement for your program. If the instructor cannot let you into the class, please contact our office and we will help you choose another section or course.

4) For Ann Arbor classes, please take the signed permission form to the Ross School of Business Admissions & Student Services Office (Bus Admin Bldg. D2260). For courses at Commerce Park (Dearborn) classes, obtain your form from the front desk at Commerce Park and return it there. If you prefer, you may give the signed form to the InterPro-PIM office, and we will forward it to the appropriate office. We strongly suggest that you give the InterPro office a signed copy of your override form.

5) After the electronic permission is entered onto the system by the Ross School of Business, (about 24 hours after submitting) you will need to register for the class through the Wolverine web site (http://wolverineaccess.umich.edu).

6) If the InterPro office has a copy of your signed override form, and you need to find out if you have been issued an electronic override, we can call the Admission Office for you and find out. If you want to check yourself, the Admission Office phone number is (734) 763-5796.

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 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. (See in the course schedule). Students may choose to attend either campus. Class location is listed in the Schedule

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.

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.

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 or herself. If you need more name cards or face cards prepared, contact Kathy Bishar at kbishar@umich.edu or at (734) 764-3312.

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
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:

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.