Exams and Grading

EXAMS

In the CEMBA program, there are no traditional examination periods. A student should pass each course in a particular subject according to individual rules determined by the lecturer.

The final grade in a course may be based on:

• written mid-term exam,
• written final exam,
• class participation (regular preparation to the classes, taking part in discussions and case solving),
• individual and group presentations,
• case solving (in class and as a written executive summary),
• results of computer simulation games (Corporate Strategy Game, Marketing Strategy Game),
• marketing and financial projects,
• projects about implementing changes and innovations in organization.
• In the Integrative Project course, students in groups prepare the detailed international project, in which they should use all the knowledge and new skills obtained during 16 months of studies.

GRADING SYSTEM AND DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

• Students must complete all courses and receive an acceptable grade in each course.
• Required minimum percentage passing grade for each course is 67% which is a C+ at the ESG-University of Quebec at Montreal.
• Students must receive 45 credits and an overall grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 (on a 4.3 scale) to satisfy MBA degree.

SUBMISSION OF GRADES

All professors must submit their grades to the CEMBA office in Warsaw. All professors and courses are evaluated by the students. The grades submitted by professors and the teaching evaluations submitted by students will then be sent to the ESG-University of Quebec in Montreal representatives who will report the appropriate letter grade to its Registrar's Office based upon the grading system described below.

REMEDIAL ACTION IN CASE OF FAILING GRADES

• Opportunities will be provided to the students with failing grades (below 67%). Only one remedial exam may be written for each course. Requests for remedial exams must be made by written appeal to the CEMBA officed within 7 days of the distribution of final grades for a course. This written appeal should be accepted by professor who has conducted this particular course. In the case where a student is unsuccessful in the remedial exam, he/she will be required to repeat the course in the following cohort - additional payment for the course will be required.
• Only two C+ grades will be tolerated. A student obtaining a third grade of C+ or lower will automatically be obliged to take a remedial exam or to repeat the course.
• Student absence from examinations - where there is medical evidence to show that a student has been prevented from attending an examination, suitable arrangements will be made by the Polish and Canadian CEMBA Coordinator in conjunction with the instructor concerned. This will be viewed as though the student is taking the examination for the first time.

PERCENTAGES, CORRESPONDING LETTER GRADES AND NUMERICAL VALUE

• Electronic version of teaching materials (all or part of them depending on the lecturer's decision) is available on e-learning platform.
• The grades are also placed on e-learning platform in "Assessment folder".
• The decision about not taking the course or resign from the course should be sent by e-mail to CEMBA office not later than on Monday after the first weekend of the course.