Master of Science in Information Technology

Application for graduation should be made during registration of the semester prior to the semester the student expects to complete his/her work. If, after the submission of the application, a student does not complete course work, he/she must reapply. Applications filed after the announced deadlines will automatically be placed with the next graduate list. Graduation requirements include:

1. Cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
2. Completion of all course and residency requirements

Alderson Broaddus University programs permit students to begin their studies in any term in which courses are offered. Classes are designed to facilitate the development of a community of learners that provide not only a sense of camaraderie but also a collegial academic support system.

• Alderson Broaddus University reserves the right to evaluate and accept or reject any transfer work from an accredited institution that is recognized by the US Department of Education or an international institution that is recognized by their country’s Ministry of Education. This evaluation will be done course by course in consultation with the appropriate department.
• All transfer credit must be approved prior to enrollment by the Office of Academic Affairs through the Registrar, by the Chair of the Department through the Director of the Program, and by the student’s faculty advisor. The student must have earned a minimum grade of “B” on all graduate work transferred with grades of “B” being dependent upon the program. Grades of “P” will be accepted as passing for the purposes of transfer credit as long as the university the student is transferring credit from offers a key that relates the grade of “P” to a letter grade equivalent.
• To be eligible for admission to Alderson Broaddus University, all transfer students must be in good standing (i.e., not currently on academic or social probation or suspension) and must be eligible to return to their previous institution.
• Students on academic probation or academic suspension cannot take a course from another institution for the purpose of subsequently transferring the credit to an Alderson Broaddus University program.
• If a student is to take a course from another accredited graduate school concurrently while enrolled and taking coursework at Alderson Broaddus University, that transfer credit must be approved by the Chair of the department in advance (before the course begins).
• A maximum of thirty-three percent (1/3) of graduate credit may be transferred from an accredited institution of higher learning and applied to an advanced degree program provided such credit meets the appropriate degree requirements of Alderson Broaddus University. Additional hours of credit may be accepted as transfer credit or credit by evaluation upon approval of the Provost/Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, following request and submission by the Director of the Program.
• Credit by evaluation is utilized for training and education received and properly documented by practitioners serving or who have served as employees of appropriately credentialed agencies or organizations. Credit by evaluation is performed by the Director of the Program and selected graduate faculty members. Training and education identified as being completed during an employee’s ‘in-service’ experience under the auspice of his/her own agency will not be accepted as credit.
• Students transferring to Alderson Broaddus University from another institution must provide an official transcript from that institution.
• Only grades earned at Alderson Broaddus University will be used in calculating student grade point averages.
• Articulation agreements and/or a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) may delineate the transfer and/or evaluation of credit between appropriately credentialed institutions or agencies and Alderson Broaddus University. For more information on available articulation agreements/MOUs, students should contact the Office of Academic Affairs.
• Courses accepted for transfer or credits approved through evaluation must be reported on an official transcript (academic transcript or training record) when available, which must be provided to the AB campus either (1) in a sealed envelope originating from the original college/university of enrollment, organization, or agency, bearing the sending institution’s official seal and certifying official’s signature or (2) electronically via Clearinghouse or directly from the transferring institution to Alderson Broaddus University.

Exceptions to this specific section may only be granted by the registrar in collaboration with the Provost/Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs.

Transfer Credit to Other Institutions

The transferability of credits earned at Alderson Broaddus University is at the discretion of the receiving college, university, or other educational institution. Students considering transferring to any institution should not assume that credits earned in any program of study at Alderson Broaddus University will be accepted by the receiving institution. Similarly, the ability of a degree, certificate, diploma or other academic credential earned at Alderson Broaddus University to satisfy an admission requirement of another institution is at the discretion of the receiving institution. Accreditation does not guarantee credentials or credits earned at Alderson Broaddus University will be accepted by or transferred to another institution. To minimize the risk of having to repeat coursework, students should contact the receiving institution in advance for evaluation and determination of transferability of credits and/or acceptability of degrees, diplomas, or certificates earned.

As stated above, the process for determining the transferability of credits to other institutions is to contact the receiving institution in advance for evaluation and determination of transferability of credits and/or acceptability of degrees, diplomas, or certificates earned.

Verification of Enrollment

A student must confirm enrollment at the beginning of each semester during the Registration Confirmation period established by the Office of the Registrar and published on the Academic Calendar. For in-seat courses, Registration Confirmation normally occurs by attendance in all courses on a student’s schedule at least once during the confirmation period. For online courses, Registration Confirmation normally occurs via active participation in a learning activity in all courses during the confirmation period and before the end of the add/drop period: the student is expected to log into the learning management system (LMS) and participate in the learning activities of the course. With the assistance of other offices and all faculty, the Registrar’s Office administers the roster verification procedure by which enrollment is confirmed.

Add/Drop Process, Withdrawing from a Course, and Administrative Withdrawal:
A student may add or drop a course until the last day to add/drop as listed on the academic calendar. It is recommended that the student consults with their advisor before adding or dropping courses in the Information Technology Administration program.

A student may withdraw from a course with a “W” up until the last day to withdraw listed on the academic calendar. A “W” has no impact on a student’s GPA. No student may withdraw after the deadline posted on the academic calendar for the appropriate semester or 8-week period. It is recommended that the student consult with their advisor before withdrawing from a course.

A student may be withdrawn from all classes by administrative action, based upon any of the following situations:

1. Disciplinary action against a student confirmed by the Provost/Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs or other University official.
2. Failure of the Student to confirm enrollment during the Registration Confirmation period.
3. Non-participation in classes resulting in an active schedule of less than 1 credit hour and the posting of an F, NF, or W in other classes.

NOTE: Student Financial Aid is not dispersed by the Financial Aid Office until enrollment is verified. A student’s receipt of aid confirms the student’s intent to complete all courses on the schedule for the semester. Once enrollment is confirmed and aid is dispersed, all policies and procedures described elsewhere are followed regarding tuition refund and aid remission should a student choose to drop individual classes or withdraw from all classes.

Degree Time Limit

All graduate degrees must be completed within six (6) years of initial enrollment.

Course Restrictions

Courses numbered 500 or above may be counted as credit toward a master’s degree, provided they are approved as part of the student’s planned program.