- Accreditation
- Institutional Mission and Objectives
- Admissions Process and Criteria
- Graduation Requirements
- Transfer Policy
- Non-Matriculated Student Policy
- International Degrees and English Requirements
- Credit Hour Policy
- Academic Policies
- Grading Scale and Standards
- Tuition, Fee Schedule, and Related Polices
- Policies and Regulations Regarding Financial Aid
- Diversity Policy and Procedures
- Disability and Accommodation Policy
- Student Grievance Policy and Procedure
- Student Conduct Policy
- Faculty and Student Research Policy
- Cheating and Plagiarism Policy
- Academic Freedom Policy
- Student and Placement Services
- Disclosures
- Program Description for BS and MBA
- Course Description for BS and MBA
- Scholarship Policy
Accreditation
Virscend University has applied for Eligibility from the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). WSCUC has reviewed the application and determined that the University is eligible to proceed with an application for Candidacy and Initial Accreditation. A determination of Eligibility is not a formal status with the WASC Senior College and University Commission, nor does it ensure eventual accreditation. It is a preliminary finding that the institution is potentially accreditable and can proceed within five years of its Eligibility determination to be reviewed for Candidacy or Initial Accreditation status with the Commission. Questions about Eligibility may be directed to the institution or to WSCUC at wscuc@wscuc.org or (510) 748-9001.
It is a huge honor for a school to receive accreditation, so our team of staff and faculty are working diligently to obtain an official seal of approval from WASC.
In addition, Virscend University is in agreement with the Bureau of Private Post-Secondary Education (BPPE) to achieve the following deadline:
- Achieve accreditation candidacy or pre-accreditation, as defined in regulations, by November 1, 2019, and full accreditation by November 18, 2021.
- As of June 4, 2019, Virscend University has met its first deadline.
Institutional Mission and Objectives
The mission of Virscend University is to inspire students with innovative ideas and business intelligence to prepare them to excel in a dynamic global environment. In order to pursue our mission, we provide educational services at the bachelor’s and master’s degree levels with the focus on business administration. The special character of this institution is manifested in its commitment to the study of business. The purpose of the institution is to lead students from the local and distance learning community to the attainment of a bachelors or an advanced degree in business administration. Part of our mission is to convey to students the importance of lifelong learning. We endeavor to sustain these course offerings by developing an operational environment that is professionally managed, competently supervised, regularly evaluated and appropriately modified to keep the curriculum current. In all our programs and services, the faculty and administrators of this institution respect the value of diversity among students and faculty. Therefore, we encourage the participation of individuals from all nationalities and races.Among the institution’s objective, we provide a business and management curriculum that is up-to-date to enable graduates to understand the spectrum of issues facing business owners and operators. We strive to develop self-directed adults who are able to work independently and collaboratively and who can benefit from instruction that is intellectually rigorous and practical. The university’s objectives include providing students with a challenging and relevant curriculum. It requires that the students consistently demonstrate higher-level thinking skills.
Admissions Process and Criteria
Submission Instruction
- Please visit our website and apply online
- Fill out the application form and upload your documents
- Pay for the application fee online
Admission Criteria for BS/MBA Programs
BS (2-year degree completion program) Admission criteria:
- A student must have earned an Associate Degree from an accredited institution in the United States or Canada, or an institution outside the United States or Canada and in addition provides a comprehensive evaluation of the degree performed by a foreign credential evaluation service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).
- Students must have been awarded an Associate degree or have completed a minimum of 60 units of lower-division coursework with a grade of 2.5 or higher.
- Students must pay all applicable fees, as per the current published fee schedule at the time of the signing or entering into an enrollment contract or make other arrangements acceptable to the school.
- This institution does not award credit for satisfactory completion of CLEP or other comparable examinations. This institution does not award credit for experiential learning.
- This institution does not accept the Ability to Benefit (ATB) students.
- This institution has articulation agreements with domestic and international universities.
NOTE: Failure to mail in ALL documents with payment will result in a forfeiture of their application. In order to prevent such a result, the student is encouraged to contact admissions office for help.
MBA Admission criteria:
- A student must have earned a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in the United States or Canada, or an institution outside the United States or Canada and in addition provides a comprehensive evaluation of the degree performed by a foreign credential evaluation service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).
- Students must have been awarded a bachelor’s degree with a grade of 2.7 or higher. Students with a grade lower than 2.7 must demonstrate additional qualifications such as extensive work experience in related fields, or special awards.
- Students must pay all applicable fees, as per the current published fee scheduled at the time of the signing or entering into an enrollment contract or make other arrangements acceptable to the school.
- This institution does not award credit for satisfactory completion of CLEP or other comparable examinations. This institution does not award credit for experiential learning.
- This institution has articulation agreements with domestic and international universities.
NOTE: Failure to mail in ALL documents with payment will result in a forfeiture of their application. In order to prevent such a result, the student is encouraged to contact admissions office for help.
Graduation Requirements for BS/MBA Programs
BS Degree
To earn a Bachelor of Science Degree, students must have completed a total of 120 credit units, amongst them, a maximum of 60 lower-division units from the college/university previously attended and, in addition, completed a minimum of the 20 required courses (60 units) with a GPA of 2.0 or higher from Virscend University.
MBA Degree
To earn a Master of Business Administration degree, students must complete 10 required courses with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Students are required to submit the final project issued in MBA 650. Once the project is submitted, the turnaround time for evaluation is a 2-4 week period.
Transfer Policy for BS/MBA Programs
BS Program
Virscend University only takes transfer students for our Bachelor of Science in Business Administration program. Applicants must have an associate degree from a community college or two-year equivalent study from either a two-year or four-year college with a minimum of 60 units and a minimum GPA of 2.5 or other consideration deemed valid by the Admissions Committee. The student will follow our admissions process and submit an application along with official transcripts and an application fee to the Office of Admissions (See Admissions). For further assistance, call the Office of Admissions at (949)502-6252.
Virscend University accepts up to 60 lower-division units transferred from an accredited institution based on case-by-case consideration or articulation agreements. The Admissions Committee will evaluate and make judgments about the equivalency of the transfer of credits. The evaluation criteria include the course level (upper or lower division), the course title and content, the number of units, the accreditation status of the school where the course was taken, the student’s grade earned, and the mode of instruction.
MBA Program
The transfer policy is not applicable to the MBA program unless it is from a school with an articulation agreement (please refer to Articulation Agreements). Otherwise, students must be awarded a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university, and if, it is an international degree must have their credentials evaluated by a NACES recognized agency that validates the equivalency of the international degree to that of a United States degree.
Non-Matriculated Student Policy
Non-matriculated students are students who take courses with non-degree related objectives. Non-Matriculated students are not required to apply for admission to the university. Non-Matriculated students register directly for courses. Virscend University allows non-matriculated students to register for fall, spring, and summer classes (upon availability and meeting the Non-Matriculated Student Criteria). However non-matriculated students will not be granted a Degree/Diploma and the credits earned cannot be counted towards a degree as indicated on the student’s transcript. Only matriculated students may receive a degree/diploma from Virscend University. If non-matriculated students decide to pursue a degree, they must apply for admission, and credits earned under non matriculated status may be applied towards the degree. This applies to both the BS and MBA programs. Note that the 8-year (B.S. program)/ 5-year (MBA program) Validity of Coursework policy applies.
Students to take courses offered by Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
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High School Diploma
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Prerequisite of coursework (if applicable for the desired course taken)
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TOEFL (for international degrees): minimum score 500 (ppb) or 61 (ib) or meet one of the listed English Proficiency Requirements (See International Degrees & English Requirements)
Students to take courses offered by Master of Business Administration
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Bachelor’s Degree (Accredited Institution)
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Prerequisite of coursework, (if applicable for the desired course taken)
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TOEFL(for international degrees): minimum score 525 (ppb) or 71 (ib) or meet one of the listed English Proficiency Requirements (See International Degrees & English Requirements)
Non-Matriculated Student Application Process
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Fill out the application form online https://virscend.com/apply-for-vu/
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Upload all documents
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Pay the application fee (nonrefundable)
International Degrees and English Requirements
For students who have obtained their undergraduate/graduate coursework from an institution outside of the United States, the following additional steps must be taken in order to satisfy the application requirements for both the BS and MBA programs:
- Degree Validation from either WES (World Education Services) or IERF (International Education Research Foundation) or a NACES approved agency.
- Students must submit their transcripts, degree and any other documents to either one of the above-listed agencies or a recognized NACES approved agency. The agency will verify that all documentation is accurate and that it meets the accreditation criteria necessary to transfer their degree into the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree, coursework, and/or certificate from an accredited institution of the United States. The agency will report their findings to our school.
- English Proficiency Requirement
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- Students who have an international degree must provide proof of English proficiency in either of the following ways:
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- The Medium of Instruction Letter (MIL): Students may obtain a MIL letter from the respective university in which they have completed their coursework. The MIL letter serves as a legal document that certifies that all instruction in the foreign institution has been delivered in the English Language Only.
- Completion and a minimum score as listed below for either of the following exams:
BS Program (2-year degree completion program)
- TOEFL: Paper-based: 500, Internet-based 61
- IELTS EXAM: 6.0
MBA Program:
- TOEFL: Paper-based: 525, Internet-based 71
- IELTS EXAM: 6.5
Students who do not have a TOEFL/IELTS nor a MIL may be provisionally admitted to the university upon review of a candidate’s work experience and/or English related coursework, and in-house English test.
- If the student has acquired work experience where the English language was the primary language used within their work environment, the student may submit their resume/employer’s letter emphasizing the length of employment and department contact information where confirmation of English usage during employment may be verified. Please note that the student must have had a minimum of one year of employment.
Students submitting work experience to meet the English Proficiency requirement are subject to an interview and written assessment.
- If the student has completed an English program from an accredited institution, the student may submit transcripts/certificates showing English language coursework taken within the trajectory of a year.
- Candidates undergo an interview that allows the candidate to demonstrate his/her speaking and listening skills.
- The written assessment assesses reading comprehension and conventional grammar rules.
Both the interview and written assessment have been carefully crafted to assess a candidate’s readiness for the program in which he/she is applying. Once conducted the results are assessed and communicated to the Admission Committee.
Further, Virscend University recognizes that second language acquisition is a lifelong endeavor. Students who satisfy the requirements for admission will be monitored periodically to ensure that the students receive language support when necessary. Virscend University may require students to partake in a language development course/program to further assist their English development. Currently, the university sponsors Irvine Project Manager Toastmasters. Irvine Project Managers Toastmasters is part of an international educational organization. It is recognized for its focus on communication and leadership development. Students may consider registering for Irvine Project Managers Toastmasters or other language development programs upon approval from the Academic Program Director.
Credit Hour Policy
Notice Concerning Transferability of Credits & Credentials Earned at our Institution
As mandated by BPPE under E. Code 94909:
“The transferability of credits you earn at Virscend University is at the complete discretion of an institution to which you may seek to transfer. Acceptance of the degree you earn in MBA or BS program is also at the complete discretion of the institution to which you may seek to transfer. If the degree or coursework that you earn at this institution are not accepted at the institution to which you seek to transfer, you may be required to repeat some or all of your coursework at that institution. For this reason, you should make certain that your attendance at this institution will meet your educational goals. This may include contacting an institution to which you may seek to transfer after attending Virscend University to determine if your degree or coursework will transfer.”
Credit Hour Definition
Under federal regulations effective July 1, 2011, credit hour must comply with the following definition:
“Except as provided in 34 CFR 668.8(k) and (l), a credit hour is an amount of work represented in intended learning outcomes and verified by evidence of student achievement that is an institutionally established equivalency that reasonably approximates not less than (1) one hour of classroom or direct faculty instruction and a minimum of two hours of out of class student work each week for approximately fifteen weeks for one semester or trimester hour of credit, or ten to twelve weeks for a one-quarter hour of credit, or the equivalent amount of work over a different amount of time; or (2) At least an equivalent amount of work as required in paragraph (1) of this definition for other academic activities as established by the institution including laboratory work, internships, practice, studio work, and other academic work leading to the award of credit hours.”
In compliance with the federal law stated above our BS program adopts a semester system and the MBA program adopts a trimester system of 16 weeks in length with 15 weeks as part of the required instructional hours and 1 week reserved for final exams. Each course offers 3 credit units and requires a total of 3 instructional hours per week for a total of 45 hours plus the final exam in a semester per class. As of now, both of our BS and MBA programs are delivered through direct faculty instruction.
Academic Policies
Attendance Policy and Procedures
Attendance Policy
Students are expected to attend classes regularly. Classroom participation is often one of the necessary and important requirements to learning and in many cases is essential to the educational objectives of the course. Students are required to attend more than 70% of the scheduled sessions throughout the entire program.
Attendance Procedure
When a student falls below 80% of attendance, they will receive a verbal warning from their instructor. When a student falls below 70% of attendance they will be placed on probation for the remainder of the program. The student will be notified of their probation status and they will be required to meet with the Academic Program Director or student advisor. Students who arrive to class more than 10 minutes after the class is scheduled to commence will receive an unexcused absence for that class period, subject to review by the instructor.
Academic Probation and Dismissal Policies
MBA Academic Probation and Dismissal Policies
The Director of Academic Programs may place a student on academic probation if the student is not making satisfactory academic progress as per Virscend University’s GPA requirement. The student’s grade point average will be monitored at the end of each semester when grades are posted. If after attempting 6 or more units and if a cumulative GPA is less than 3.0, the student is on probation and will result in a formal advisory note, which will be sent to the student by mail or email, explaining the reason for the probation. If the student wishes to appeal the formal advisory, the student is to submit a written request for an administrative academic review to the Administrative Office: Virscend University, 16490 Bake Parkway, Irvine, CA 92618
If the GPA reaches a 3.0 or above, the student will be removed from probation. If after attempting 15 or more units (and any subsequent semester) a student will be dismissed if the GPA has not improved with courses counting towards their degree enough to be on track to graduate with a 3.0 or more at the end of their program.
The Director of Academic Programs will offer assistance in locating a suitable tutor, should such service be requested by the student. Any student seeking a tutor is financially responsible for the cost of all such tutoring. Thereafter, the student’s failure to achieve satisfactory academic progress may result in dismissal from the program.
Leave of Absence Policy and Procedures
Leave of Absence Policy
Students who find it necessary to take time away from their studies for any reason (personal, medical, emergency, etc.) may request to take a Leave of Absence with the Office of Academic Programs.
Leave of Absence application is reviewed by the Director of Academic Programs. Upon approval, Leave of Absence is valid for 2 years.
Leave of Absence Procedure
Should circumstances be such that a leave of absence is to be requested, a student must fill out and submit the Leave of Absence application online
The application will be reviewed by the Director of Academic Programs and a decision is normally made within 5 working days.
Once a decision has been made, the student must then confirm the decision and the leave of absence may commence as planned.
Incomplete Grade Policy and Procedures
Incomplete Grade Policy
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If a student cannot complete the course work due to medical emergency or other emergency, the incomplete status gives a student a semester/trimester extension, at no additional tuition cost.
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Students need to finish the remaining course work within a semester and the final grade will be given based on the course work completed
Incomplete Grade Procedures
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Email the faculty teaching the course that needs the do an Incomplete status
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Once you have the faculty’s approval (a simple email response from the faculty will suffice as approval), send the approval to the Office of Student Success (admissions@virscend.com).
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Fill out and submit the Incomplete Grade form online.
Add/Drop Policy and Procedures
Add Drop Policy
Add or drop within the first 10 working days of the semester
Students may add/drop course(s) within the first 10 working days of the semester/trimester without any administrative consequence. No instructor signature is required. However, the university encourages students to meet with the instructor or academic advisor to evaluate whether dropping a course is the best course of action
Add or drop AFTER the first 10 working days and BEFORE the last 10 working days of the semester (Late add/drop)
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A late fee will be charged for a late add/drop.
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A late add/drop requires the acceptance and signature of the professor teaching the course.
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A late drop will appear on transcripts as a “W”. In addition, the student will need to retake the course.
Dropping a class within the last 10 working days of the semester is only done in special circumstances and needs permission from the Director of Academic Programs
Add/Drop Procedures
Add or drop WITHIN the first 10 working days of the semester
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If you wish to add or drop a class, complete and submit the online add/drop form
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Email the faculty teaching the course you wish to add or drop.
Add or drop AFTER the first 10 working days and BEFORE the last 10 working days of the semester
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Once you have the faculty’s approval (a simple email response from the faculty will suffice as approval), send the approval to the Office of Student Success (admissions@virscend.com).
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Fill out and submit the add/drop form online.
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The Office of Student Success will send you a confirmation email, typically within 5 business days of submission.
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Refunds are processed via the refund policy if applicable.
Add or drop WITHIN the last 10 working days of the semester.
If you need to add or drop a class within the last 10 business days of a semester, please follow procedure and a special review by the Director of Academic Programs will be required to approve your add/drop request.
Student Records and Transcripts Policy and Procedures
Policy
Student records for all students are kept for ten years. Transcripts and diplomas are kept permanently. Students may inspect and review their educational records.
Procedure
To do so, a student should submit a written request identifying the specific information to be reviewed. Should a student, upon review, find that records are inaccurate or misleading, the student may request that errors be corrected. In the event that a difference of opinion exists regarding the existence of errors, a student may ask that a meeting be held to resolve the matter by following Student Grievance Procedures. Each student’s file will contain a student’s record, including a transcript of grades earned. The first copy of the official transcript is provided at no charge. Subsequent copies are available upon advance payment of a transcript fee (See transcript fees). Transcripts will only be released to the student upon receipt of a written request bearing the student’s live signature. However, no transcript will be issued until all tuition, other fees, and pending charges due to the institution are paid in full.
Grading Scale and Standards
Grading Scale
The following grading scale is adopted for use in all University courses.
Grade | Equivalent | Grade Points | Grade Scale |
A | Excellent | 4.0 | 90-100 |
B | Good | 3.0 | 80-89 |
C | Below Average | 2.0 | 70-79 |
D | Poor | 1.0 | 60-69 |
F | Fail | 0 | 0-59 |
W | Withdrawal | 0 | |
AW | Administrative Withdrawal | N/A | |
WU | Withdrawal Unauthorized | 0 | |
I | Incomplete | 0 |
Grading Standards
- A = Excellent
- The student demonstrates advanced knowledge of all of the content and skills presented in the course and is able to use professional or personal experience to contribute to class knowledge in a unique and insightful manner. The student has excellent writing skills and participates actively in all aspects of the learning process.
- B = Good
- The student demonstrates knowledge of most of the content and skills presented in the course and often uses relevant professional or personal experience to contribute to class knowledge. The student has very good writing skills and participates frequently in the online classroom.
- C = Below average
- The student demonstrates below-average knowledge of the content and skills presented in the course. The student somewhat applies relevant professional or personal experience to class topics. There may be deficiencies in writing skills and course participation may be inadequate.
- D = Poor
- The student fails to demonstrate sufficient knowledge of the content and skills presented in the course and poorly applies relevant professional or personal experience to class topics. There are deficiencies in writing skills and course participation may be inadequate.
- F = Fail
The student has presented an unacceptable quality and/or quantity of work that does not meet with the expectations and/or the number of assignments specified by either the university and/or professor.
If the student has not completed the coursework and earned a grade, the student may petition for one of the following grading marks, if and when, the student follows the appropriate guidelines. NOTE: THE FOLLOWING GRADING MARKS MAY IMPACT A STUDENT’S GPA.
- W = Withdraw
- The student may withdraw from any course after 10 working days before the end of the semester (refer to Add/Drop Policy for more information). A pro-rata refund may be reimbursed if the withdrawal falls under the qualifying deadline, as specified by the academic calendar (See refund policy for more detail). The student will be responsible for a new tuition payment for the repeated course of study. A student who withdraws will have to retake the course.
- AW = Administrative Withdraw
- During the first 10 working days of the course, if a student is absent, an instructor may withdraw a student from their course. It is the responsibility of the student to contact their instructor prior to the first week of class to notify him/her about any absence. Yet, it is at the discretion of a professor to determine whether the absence can be excused. If a student is administratively withdrawn, a student will have to retake the course. Since an administrative withdrawal only occurs at the beginning of the semester, the student will receive full tuition reimbursement, less administrative fees such as deposit or application fee that will not exceed $250. NOTE: While an AW may appear on students’ transcript, an administrative withdrawal is not calculated in a student’s GPA.
- WU= Withdrawal Unauthorized
- If the student discontinues the study without filing the withdrawal application. He/she will receive the grade of WU. The WU will appear on the transcript and the GPA of WU is “0”.
- I = Incomplete Grade
- If the course has not been completed the instructor may grant an “I” for incomplete. This incomplete status gives a student a semester/trimester extension, at no additional tuition cost. The reasons for requesting an incomplete are vast, such as an illness that precludes you from attending class or studying, general hardships, or family emergencies; Virscend is willing to work with students in their specific situation.
- In order to be eligible for an incomplete, the student must be satisfactorily progressing in the course (two-thirds of the coursework with a passing grade of C or higher) and the instructor must have a valid reason to believe that an extension of time will permit satisfactory completion. Instructor and student must meet and complete the Incomplete Grade Form. After receiving the Instructor signature, the form should be turned in to the Director of Academic Programs (admissions@virscend.com), who will then review and approve the incomplete status. The student can expect a response within five business days, but it will usually be sooner (as we understand typically these are time-sensitive issues). The form must be signed by both the instructor and the Director of Academic Programs before discontinuing classwork.
- If an incomplete is granted, the student must submit all coursework required to the instructors within the following semester/trimester. If the instructor does not receive the agreed-upon coursework within the extension, the student will receive the grade indicated by the instructor on the Incomplete Grade Form. If the instructor does not indicate a grade to be assigned, the student will receive an F. In addition, the student may not take a full load of coursework during the granted semester/trimester extension.
Grade Appeal Policy and Procedures
Policy
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Grade appeals are designed for disputed academic evaluations only.
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Communication between the student and the teaching faculty should be the first step taken. If an agreement cannot be reached, the student can file the Grade Appeal form online
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The Grade appeal will be reviewed by the Office of Academic Programs and forwarded to the Grievance Committee for recommendations.
Procedure
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The student can file the Grade Appeal online within 5 working days after the final grade is posted.
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The Office of Academic Programs will review the Grade Appeal and forward it to the Grievance Committee for recommendations.
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The Grievance Committee will review the grade appeal and make recommendations to the Office of Academic Programs for final decision.
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A written decision will be given to the student by Email by the Office of Academic Programs normally within 10 business days after the Grade Appeal is filed.
Credit/Non-Credit Policy
Credit/Non-Credit is the denomination of a CR/NC for a passing/non-passing grade in lieu of a course letter grade. Credit/Non-Credit does not affect GPA.
Below is a chart used for both the Bachelor Degree and Master Degree Program. Students will receive credit/non-credit (CR/NC) according to the table below. It is important to note that program/course restrictions may apply. Questions may be directed to the Office of Academic Programs.
BS and MBA Program |
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Grades: A, B, C |
Credit (CR) |
Credit (CR) |
Grades: D, F |
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No Credit (NC) |
Tuition, Fee Schedule and Related Policies
Tuition for BS and MBA Programs (2020-2021 Academic Year)
Programs | 2020-2021 Tuition |
Bachelor of Science | $400 per unit |
Master of Business Administration | $800 per unit |
Standard Fees
Please note that all fees on this page are only for the current catalog year and may change in the future. All fees are reviewed annually and may be subject to increase.
Description | Amount |
Application Fee | $20 per application |
Registration Fee (including Student Activity Fee) | $470 per semester |
Transcript Fee (students pick up) | $10 per copy |
Transcript Fee (standard mail) | $10 per copy plus $20 postage |
Transcript Fee (express mail) | $10 per copy plus $30 postage |
Transcript Fee (international mail) | $10 per copy plus $40 postage |
Late Payment Fee (if paid after 14 days of Semester or late based on installation plan) | $50 |
Late Registration Fee (if register after 14 days of Semester) | $100 per course |
Late Drop Fee (if submitted the drop form after 14 days of Semester) | $100 per course |
Returned Check Fee | $100 |
Degree Conferral Fee (BS) | $150 |
Degree Conferral (Master) | $250 |
Additional Fees
Students should be prepared to meet the additional costs of their degree program. These can include travel, accommodations, food, textbooks, learning guides, course readers, conference call charges, dissertation editors, computer software and hardware, courses at other institutions, commercial database searches, professional meetings, conferences, and workshops. Learning consultants or other editors are the sole responsibility of the students using their services.
Application Fee Policy
All application fees are non-refundable. An application fee is required for every application. If an applicant is unable to fully complete the application form for the intended semester, he or she can request that the application review be extended until the next semester. Such a one-time, one-semester extension of application review will incur no additional application fee. If an applicant is rejected, the file will be closed by the Admissions Office and the applicant will be required to complete a new application and submit a new application fee if he or she still wishes to pursue an education at Virscend University.
Student’s Rights To Cancel Policy
The student has the right to cancel the enrollment agreement and obtain a refund on tuition if it is requested on the first-class session, or the seventh day after enrollment, whichever is later. In such a case, the institution shall refund 100 percent of the amount paid for institutional charges, less a reasonable deposit or application fee not to exceed two hundred fifty dollars ($250). NOTE: If the student has received federal student financial aid funds, the student is entitled to a refund of monies not paid from federal student financial aid program funds.
A notice of cancellation shall be in writing, and a withdrawal may be effectuated by the student’s written notice to the school’s Admissions Office, 16490 Bake Pkwy, suite 100, Irvine, CA 92618 or by the student’s conduct, including, but not necessarily limited to, a student’s lack of attendance.
In addition, the school may withdraw a student from a course, if within the first two weeks of class the student has not reported to class nor communicated his intent to the instructor and admission office.
Refund Policy
A pro rata refund pursuant to section 94910(c) or 94920(d) or 94927 of the BPPE code shall be applied to students who have completed 60% of the clock hours of instruction in any given period of attendance. The amount refunded will be the total amount paid by the student for the academic semester minus the portion of the educational program that was provided. The calculation is as follows:
- The amount owed equals the total amount paid for tuition minus the daily charge for the program (total institutional charge, divided by the number of days or hours in the program), multiplied by the number of days the student attended, or was scheduled to attend, prior to withdrawal.
- No refunds are due once the student has received more than 60% (9 weeks) of the clock hours of instruction in any given period of attendance. For purposes of determining a refund, a student shall be considered to have withdrawn from an educational program when he or she withdraws or is deemed withdrawn in accordance with the withdrawal policy.
- If an institution has collected money from a student for transmittal documents in order to act on behalf of the student to pay a third party for a bond, library usage, or fees for a license, application, or examination and the institution has not paid the money to the third party at the time of the student’s withdrawal or cancellation, then the institution shall refund the money to the student within 45 days of the student’s withdrawal or cancellation.
- This institution shall refund any credit balance on the student’s account within 45 days after the date of the student’s completion of, or withdrawal from, the educational program in which the student was enrolled.
- Any questions a student may have regarding this catalog that have not been satisfactorily answered by the institution may be directed to the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education at 1747 N. Market Blvd #225 Sacramento, CA 95834, P.O. Box 980818, West Sacramento, CA 95798-0818, www.bppe.ca.gov, (888) 370-7589 or (916) 574-8900 or by fax (916) 263-1897. A student or any member of the public may file a complaint about this institution with the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education by calling toll free (888) 370-7589 toll free or by completing a complaint form, which can be obtained on the Bureau’s Internet web site www.bppe.ca.gov.
Tuition Refund Schedule
Time the class is dropped | Refund |
1st week | 14/15 of the tuition only |
2nd week | 13/15 of the tuition only |
3rd week | 12/15 of the tuition only |
4th week | 11/15 of the tuition only |
5th week | 10/15 of the tuition only |
6th week | 9/15 of the tuition only |
7th week | 8/15 of the tuition only |
8th week | 7/15 of the tuition only |
9th week | 6/15 of the tuition only |
10th week and beyond | No refund is applicable |
Total Estimated Tuition & Fees
All fees are subject to change from time to time, without notice.
Program Name | Tuition | Total Registration Fee | Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) | Books & Materials ($400 per semester/ trimester) | Total Program Charges |
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BS | $24,000 | $1,880 | 0 | $1600 | $27,480 |
MBA |
$24,000 | $1,410 | 0 | $1200 | $26,610 |
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
TOTAL CHARGES FOR CURRENT PERIOD OF ATTENDANCE (5 courses) $6,870
ESTIMATED TOTAL CHARGES FOR THE ENTIRE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM $27,480
Master of Business Administration (MBA/Online MBA)
TOTAL CHARGES FOR CURRENT PERIOD OF ATTENDANCE (3 courses) $8,070
ESTIMATED TOTAL CHARGES FOR THE ENTIRE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM $26,610
Policies and Regulations Regarding Financial Aid
Financial Aid Policy
While Virscend is working on acquiring financial options for students, at the moment, Virscend university is not affiliated with any private or government financial institution. Students enrolled in an unaccredited institution are not eligible for federal financial aid programs. There are no loan programs or federal financial aid. Students must finance their own tuition or apply for Virscend University’s academic scholarships. Currently, Virscend offers 3 types of scholarships: Presidential Scholarship, Academic Scholarship, and Professional-Scholarship to qualified students. The Presidential Scholarship allows the student to waive 100% of the cost of tuition. The Academic Scholarship allows students to waive 75% of the full cost of tuition and Professional Scholarship allows students to waive 50% of the full cost of tuition. All scholarships do not waive any applicable fees such as the registration fee. Candidates who apply for scholarships are evaluated based on individual qualifications which may include the following criteria: GPA, standardized test scores, and work experience. Students must maintain satisfactory academic progress to remain eligible for the scholarships. For more information on our scholarship email us at admission@virscend.com.
To finance their own tuition, students either pay in-person at the Office of Admissions office or online by visiting our website: www.virscend.com. In-person, students may pay either using cash, visa, master, or American Express or a check payable to Virscend University. Online students pay using credit cards only.
To apply for a scholarship, please attach a short (less than one page) narrative about why you believe you are qualified for a scholarship (either need or merit-based).
Loan Repayment Policy
If a student obtains a loan to pay for an educational program, the student will have the responsibility to repay the full amount of the loan plus interest, less the amount of any refund, and that, if the student has received federal student financial aid funds, the student is entitled to a refund of the moneys not paid from federal student financial aid program funds.
Also, as established in BPPE Ed. Code §94911 the following actions may take place:
“An enrollment agreement shall include, at a minimum, all of the following:
(g) A statement specifying that, if the student is eligible for a loan guaranteed by the federal or state government and the student defaults on the loan, both of the following may occur:
(1) The federal or state government or a loan guarantee agency may take action against the student, including applying any income tax refund to which the person is entitled to reduce the balance owed on the loan.
(2) The student may not be eligible for any other federal student financial aid at another institution or other government assistance until the loan is repaid.”
STRF Disclosure
Student Tuition Recovery Fund Disclosures:
In compliance with BPPE code, Virscend University provides the following regulations regarding STRF.
5 CCR §76215(a)
“The State of California established the Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) to relieve or mitigate economic loss suffered by a student in an educational program at a qualifying institution, who is or was a California resident while enrolled, or was enrolled in a residency program, if the student enrolled in the institution, prepaid tuition, and suffered an economic loss. Unless relieved of the obligation to do so, you must pay the state-imposed assessment for the STRF, or it must be paid on your behalf, if you are a student in an educational program, who is a California resident, or are enrolled in a residency program, and prepay all or part of your tuition.
You are not eligible for protection from the STRF and you are not required to pay the STRF assessment, if you are not a California resident, or are not enrolled in a residency program.”
5 CCR §76215(b)
“It is important that you keep copies of your enrollment agreement, financial aid documents, receipts, or any other information that documents the amount paid to the school. Questions regarding the STRF may be directed to the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education, 1747 N. Market Blvd #225 Sacramento, CA 95834, (916) 574-8900 or (888) 370-7589.
To be eligible for STRF, you must be a California resident or are enrolled in a residency program, prepaid tuition, paid or deemed to have paid the STRF assessment, and suffered an economic loss as a result of any of the following:
- The institution, a location of the institution, or an educational program offered by the institution was closed or discontinued, and you did not choose to participate in a teach-out plan approved by the Bureau or did not complete a chosen teach-out plan approved by the Bureau.
- You were enrolled at an institution or a location of the institution within the 120 day period before the closure of the institution or location of the institution, or were enrolled in an educational program within the 120 day period before the program was discontinued.
- You were enrolled at an institution or a location of the institution more than 120 days before the closure of the institution or location of the institution, in an educational program offered by the institution as to which the Bureau determined there was a significant decline in the quality or value of the program more than 120 days before closure.
- The institution has been ordered to pay a refund by the Bureau but has failed to do so.
- The institution has failed to pay or reimburse loan proceeds under a federal student loan program as required by law, or has failed to pay or reimburse proceeds received by the institution in excess of tuition and other costs.
- You have been awarded restitution, a refund, or other monetary award by an arbitrator or court, based on a violation of this chapter by an institution or representative of an institution, but have been unable to collect the award from the institution.
- You sought legal counsel that resulted in the cancellation of one or more of your student loans and have an invoice for services rendered and evidence of the cancellation of the student loan or loans.
To qualify for STRF reimbursement, the application must be received within four (4) years from the date of the action or event that made the student eligible for recovery from STRF.
A student whose loan is revived by a loan holder or debt collector after a period of non collection may, at any time, file a written application for recovery from STRF for the debt that would have otherwise been eligible for recovery. If it has been more than four (4) years since the action or event that made the student eligible, the student must have filed a written application for recovery within the original four (4) year period, unless the period has been extended by another act of law.
However, no claim can be paid to any student without a social security number or a taxpayer identification number.”
Diversity Policy and Procedures
Diversity Policy
This institution is committed to providing equal opportunities to all program applicants and employment applicants and current students and employees. Therefore, no act of discrimination shall occur against prospective and current students and employees in any program or activity on the basis of race, color, religion, religious beliefs, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran’s status, or any other classification that uses biases to preclude the acceptance and/or participation of a qualified individual. We do not tolerate any form of harrassment based on race, color, religion, religious beliefs, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran’s status, or any other classification. Please direct any inquiries regarding this policy, if any, to the Chief Operations Officer (CEO) who is assigned the responsibility for ensuring that this policy is followed.
Diversity Procedures
To file a report against a discrimination act, a student should submit a written report to the Grievance Committee at Virscend University 16490 Bake Parkway, Irvine, CA 92618. The written report must contain a statement of the nature of the problem, the date the problem occurred, the names of the individuals involved, copies of documents, if any, which contain information regarding the problem. The student can expect to receive a written response within ten business days. Student’s rights are set forth at various places in this catalog. Contact the Administrative Office if you require additional information.
PLEASE SEE APPENDIX A, B, and C, FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES RELATED TO SEXUAL OR GENDER DISCRIMINATION.
Disability and Accommodation Policy
Generally Virscend University is committed to providing equal and integrated access for students with disabilities to academic, social, cultural and recreational programs. This resolve is grounded not only in the law, including Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act, but also in Virscend’s own commitment to the inclusion of all members of the community.
Documentation Guidelines
The Office of Student Success and Distance Education conducts individualized assessments of accommodation requests that include the review of relevant documentation. We emphasize the value of the student’s experience, history, and perspective in conjunction with the review of supporting medical documentation, and therefore meet with every student before finalizing accommodation plans.
When submitting documentation, the following elements are requested universally:
- A signature of a licensed, treating physician, therapist, or other qualified care provider is required for all documentation.
- A signed, dated, typewritten narrative written in English (or translated into English by a certified translator) provided on letterhead
- Current disability and history of diagnosis (Although we do not set a limit on the age of the documentation, it must still be accurate and relevant to the student’s current diagnostic profile.)
- Information regarding current treatment plan (if relevant to accommodation planning)
- Functional impact of diagnosis (e.g., learning, concentrating, walking, seeing, etc.)
- Any recommendations or strategies that will mitigate the Impact of the described limitations.
Temporary Injuries & Illnesses
The Deputy Director of Student Success works with students experiencing temporary injuries and illnesses in order to facilitate short-term accommodations. Temporary injuries refer to non-recurring medical conditions of short duration (generally six months or less). Examples of temporary injuries and illnesses include broken limbs, manual injuries, concussions, and impairments resulting from surgical recovery.
Students requesting accommodations for a temporary injury should contact the Deputy Director of Student Success directly in order to schedule an access meeting with a member of our staff. Additional documentation to support your request for accommodations may be requested.
Documentation from students with temporary injuries and illnesses should indicate the current impact of the condition and provide an estimated time of recovery.
Confidentiality
The Deputy Director of Student Success operates under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), and all information and medical documentation submitted to the office is protected under the parameters of this law.
Student Grievance Policy and Procedure
Student Grievance Policy
Virscend University aims to educate students in a safe atmosphere.
It is generally recognized that in any human group complaints may originate because of misunderstandings, missed communications, perceived injustices, unanswered or incorrectly answered questions, or minor problems that have been neglected. Effective communication techniques are the tools by which one builds good human relations and accomplishes the objectives of the institution.
Sometimes effective two-way communication is not possible in a time of conflict. These Grievance Procedures have been developed in the hope that their accessibility and standard of fairness will encourage students, faculty, and staff to utilize them as an internal forum for the resolution of such conflicts. These Procedures allow both sides of a disagreement to be fairly considered, and permit disputes to be resolved in a timely and constructive manner. Each grievance is to be treated seriously.
The purpose of this policy is to provide a mechanism for individual students to raise a grievance arising from their educational experience. The policy will also ensure that such grievances are dealt with promptly, fairly, and in accordance with other related policies of the Organization.
Problems or complaints that students may have about students, faculty, staff, or the institution can be resolved by directing the concern to the Grievance Committee (composed of one faculty and one staff). The Grievance Committee is in charge of investigating and providing a resolution to the grievance. Only one grievance procedure may be used for the same grievable issue. A grievance submitted under the formal procedure must be in writing. To the extent possible, strict confidentiality will be maintained regarding all matters relevant to grievances on a criterion of “need to know.” All grievances will be promptly, thoroughly, and impartially investigated and decided within reasonable time frames at each stage of the grievance process.
The formal grievance process may generally be activated only after an effort has been made to resolve an issue through an informal process and when discussions between the parties to the disagreement have been exhausted and left unresolved. The desire to prevent or to anticipate or to register mere unhappiness over a particular decision or action does not, alone, justify a grievance.
The University expressly forbids anyone to take any form of retaliatory action against any member of the Virscend community who in good faith voices concerns, seeks advice, files a complaint or grievance, testifies or participates in investigations, compliance reviews, proceedings or hearings, or opposes actual or perceived violations of Virscend’s University’s policy or unlawful acts.
Student Grievance Procedure
In order to process their formal grievance/complaint, the grievant must complete the form provided on the website (https://virscend.com/student-forms/), which will ask for your name and email. Form submission will trigger an automated response via email, which will allow the student to explain their grievance. The email will be received by the Office of Student Success (Allison McInnis), who shall forward it to the committee chair. The committee will send an acknowledgment by email/mail and schedule a meeting with the student within 10 days from which the email was received.
After a meeting is held, the committee will decide the proper action. All involved parties will be notified via email or phone call of the committee’s decision.
However, if the grievant disapproves of the Committee’s response, the grievant may submit a complaint to the Director of Academic Programs. The complaint may be sent via email to admission@virscend.com
The written complaint must contain a statement of the nature of the problem, the date the problem occurred, the names of the individuals involved, copies of documents, if any, which contain information regarding the problem, evidence (if any) demonstrating that the institution’s grievance/complaint procedure was properly followed, and the student’s signature. Upon review, the Director of Academic Programs will send a written response to the individual within 10 business days.
Student Conduct Policy
Students are always expected to behave professionally and respectfully. Students are subject to dismissal for any inappropriate or unethical conduct including any act of academic dishonesty. Students are expected to dress and act accordingly while attending this institution. At the discretion of the school administration a student may be dismissed from school for reasons including, but not limited to:
- Coming to class in an intoxicated or drugged state.
- Possession of drugs or alcohol on campus.
- Possession of a weapon on campus.
- Behavior creating a safety hazard to another person(s).
- Disobedient or disrespectful behavior to other students, an administrator and/or instructor.
- Stealing or damaging the property of another.
Any student(s) found to have engaged in such conduct will be asked to leave the premises immediately. Disciplinary action will be determined by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of this institution and such determination will be made within 10 days after meeting with both the corresponding department chair and the student in question.
Faculty and Student Research Policy
Virscend University encourages faculty and students to conduct applied research in the domain of Business Administration. The research topics include:
- Management, Human Resources Management and Operational Management
- Accounting
- Finance
- Information Systems and E-commerce
- Marketing Management
- International Business’
- Supply Chain Management
- Other Business Administration related topics
Virscend University may sponsor up to 50% of the domestic travel expenses for Faculty and students to present research papers in academic conferences and project competitions.
In order to be considered for the travel support, the applicant needs to submit the travel request at least one month before the travel and include the following information:
- Name of Conference
- Accepted paper for presentation and the acceptance notice
- Estimated travel cost including transportation, lodging, meals, and conference registration fee
- Brief description of the purpose and impact of the conference presentation
Cheating and Plagiarism Policy
Students are expected to maintain high standards of academic integrity. Acting in good conscience is integral to our mission statement. Academic dishonesty is willful and intentional fraud use to deceive in order to improve a grade or obtain course credit. It includes all student behavior intended to gain an unearned academic advantage by fraudulent and/or deceptive means.
Cheating Definition:
Cheating is defined as obtaining or attempting to obtain or aiding another in obtaining or attempting to obtain credit for work or any improvement in evaluation of performance, by any dishonest or deceptive means. Cheating includes, but is not limited to:
- 1. Copying graded homework assignments from another student.
- 2. Working with others on a take-home test or homework when specifically prohibited by the instructor.
- 3. Looking at another student’s paper or screen during an examination.
- 4. Looking at the text, notes, or electronic devices during an examination when specifically prohibited by the instructor.
- 5. Accessing another student’s electronic device and taking information from the device.
- 6. Allowing another person to complete assignments or an online course on behalf of you.
- 7. Giving one’s work to another to be copied or used in an oral presentation.
- 8. Giving answers to another student during an examination or for a take-home test.
- 9. After having taken an exam, informing another person in a later section about questions appearing on that exam.
- 10. Providing a term paper to another student.
- 11. Taking an exam, writing a paper, or creating a computer program or artistic work for another.
Plagiarism Definition:
Plagiarism is defined by using someone else’s content either by paraphrasing or using a word for word or exact image(s) without giving the content writer, creator, maker, owner etc… credit. Whenever the student utilizes material borrowed either from but not limited to the web, books, videos, and podcast, the student must consult Purdue OWL and/or copyright laws to ensure that they have attributed the proper credit to the corresponding person/people/agency/artist, etc.… Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to:
- Using online or written content without giving proper credit.
- Taking someone else’s content without properly providing a citation.
- Taking either clauses, paragraphs, and or paraphrasing without any reference to the content from where it was obtained.
Disciplinary Action on Cheating and/or Plagiarism
- The instructor shall contact the student with evidence of the cheating/plagiarism in writing within one week of discovery of the event.
- At the faculty’s discretion, cheating/plagiarism may result in an “F” grade on the assignment or examination, or in the course. If a student denies the charge of cheating/plagiarism, he/she will be permitted to remain in the class until it has been resolved by the Grievance Committee.
- The Grievance Committee shall determine if any further disciplinary action is required.
Disciplinary actions might include but are not limited to: requiring special counseling, loss of membership in an organization(s), disciplinary probation, suspension or expulsion from Virscend University.
Academic Freedom Policy
Virscend University is committed to ensuring full academic freedom to all faculty and students.
In Research and Publication, faculty and students have the right to choose methodologies, draw conclusions, and assert the value of their contributions based on evidence, but does not protect against critiques of their claims.
In Teaching and Learning, faculty has the right to select course materials and content, pedagogy, make assignments and assess student performance germane to the subject matter, provided that these judgments align with the context of the course descriptions as currently published, and the instructional methods are those officially sanctioned by the institution. Limits may arise when the manner of instruction substantially impairs the rights of others or demonstrates that the instructor is professionally ignorant, incompetent, or dishonest with regard to their discipline or fields of expertise. Faculty should be careful not to introduce into their teaching controversial matters which have no relation to their subject.
Both faculty and students have the right to express their views – in speech, writing, and through electronic communication, both on and off-campus – without fear of censorship or retaliation. No political, religious, or philosophical beliefs of politicians, administrators, and members of the public can be imposed on students or faculty. If faculty or students feel their rights have been violated, he/she reserves the right to file a complaint to the Grievance Committee.
Student Services
Should a student encounter a personal problem that interferes with his or her ability to complete coursework, this institution will provide assistance in identifying appropriate professional assistance in the student’s local community. For more information contact the Office of Student Services and Technologies.
Placement Services
Career advising is provided by the Faculty of Student Advisor and Director of Student Success. Students are advised on career pathways and potential employment opportunities. In addition, faculty can provide additional career advising to the student.
Disclosures
Other BPPE Required Disclosures
- The policy of this institution is to update the official school catalog annually, in August of each year.
- Annual updates may be made by the use of supplements or inserts accompanying the catalog. If changes in educational programs, educational services, procedures, and/or policies required to be included in the catalog by statute or regulation are implemented before the issuance of the annually updated catalog, those changes shall be reflected at the time they are made in supplements or inserts accompanying the catalog.
- This institution makes its current catalog and current program brochures available to the public at no charge. Individuals who wish to obtain a copy can make arrangements by simply calling the school’s admissions office.
- Any questions a student may have regarding information that is not covered may direct their concern to the admissions office.
- Any questions unsatisfactorily answered by the catalog or admissions office may be directed to our Grievance Committee.
- If a student does not conform with how the Grievance Committee responded to their concern(s), the student may direct their concern to Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education at 1747 N. Market Blvd #225 Sacramento, CA 95834, P.O. Box 980818, West Sacramento, CA 95798-0818, www.bppe.ca.gov, (888) 370-7589 or (916) 574-8900 or by fax (916) 263-1897.
- A student, or any member of the public, may file a complaint about this institution with the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education by calling toll free (888) 370-7589 or by completing a complaint form, which can be obtained on the bureau’s Internet web site www.bppe.ca.gov.
- This institution currently does not offer visa related services.
Catalog Disclosures
- “Catalog Rights” define a student’s right to the set of requirements, conditions, and policies in which he/she was admitted into the program. Both undergraduate and graduate students acquire “Catalog Rights” through their continuous attendance. Continuous attendance is defined as maintaining uninterrupted enrollment in the program and adhering to the attendance policy (See Attendance Policy). A student impacted by circumstances beyond their control may request the Office of Academic Programs to consider his/her situation and allow to maintain “Catalog Rights”. The Academic Program Committee will review and make the final decision.
- As a prospective student, you are encouraged to review this catalog prior to signing an enrollment agreement. You are also encouraged to review the School Performance Fact Sheet, which must be provided to you prior to signing an enrollment agreement.
- As we continue to improve our program and services to meet the educational needs of the 21st century, policies might be created, edited, and/or renamed. As part of the enrollment agreement, it is the obligation of the student to become familiar with the latest catalog’s content from Virscend University. Furthermore, while we make every effort to ensure that we provide students with the most updated information, there may be instances where this may not be so. In such cases, we ask students to contact the office in charge of their respective concerns.
- A degree program that is unaccredited or a degree from an unaccredited institution is not recognized for some employment positions, including, but not limited to, positions with the State of California.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION FOR BS AND MBA
This is a new program that Virscend University plans to start in the fall of 2021. This program is designed for students with an Associate Degree that are looking to receive a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration. Please read the course information below and contact The Admissions Department for further information at (909) 502-6252 or email admission@virscend.com
Program Description For BS Degree
Name of Program |
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business Administration |
Program Description | This program is designed to help students obtain business administration knowledge and skills. Students develop competencies in the rapidly changing economy with new opportunities arising daily in the business world. The students will acquire tools to prepare them to meet the challenges of a global marketplace in a wide variety of industries. |
Program Mission | Our mission is to inspire business professionals to be intellectually prepared for the fast-changing global business environment. |
Program Objectives | After completing the Business Administration program, students will be able to:
● Demonstrate knowledge of the strategic management process and the ability to assess industry attractiveness and the competitive environment. ● Explain how effective leaders use their interpersonal skills to promote change, communicate vision, provide a sense of direction, and inspire employees. ● Successfully utilize the tools and techniques of managerial accounting to make decisions about both day-to-day operations and long-term tactics and strategies. ● Utilize the tools and methodologies needed to solve marketing problems, including developing marketing plans and the use of various marketing strategies. ● Identify and analyze the pertinent concepts and theories of law, ethical issues that arise, and the principles of legal reasoning. ● Apply fundamental processes, theories, and methods to business communication in the workplace and the overall writing initiative. ● Demonstrate proficiency in English composition, including the ability to use appropriate style, grammar, and mechanics in writing assignments and to conduct academic research. ● Demonstrate an understanding of computer applications and proficiency in the managerial applications of Internet technology, including the application of management principles to business-to-consumer, business-to-business, and intra-business commercial ventures. ● Identify and apply fundamental math concepts for operations and problem solving and apply basic statistical concepts and tools in order to correctly interpret the results of statistical analyses. |
Learning Outcomes |
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Semester Units | 60-semester units |
Is an Externship or Internship Required? | No |
Graduation Requirements | To complete this program a student must complete all prescribed courses and earn a cumulative 2.0-grade point average. |
Final Tests or Exams | Yes. Students are evaluated through written and performance assessments in each course taken in this program of study. |
Required Internship or Externship | No |
Program Description for MBA Degree
Master of Business Administration |
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Program Description | The MBA program provides students with a strong foundation in content and competencies that will support their development as effective managers in many different types of settings. Students develop and utilize analytical tools to assist in decision making, to acquire organizational skills, to assist in their effective implementation of operational policies, to acquire a body of knowledge in the functional areas of business so that they develop leadership and supervisory skills, communication skills, and an understanding of the role of technology as an aid to effective management. |
Program Mission | Our mission is to inspire business professionals to be intellectually prepared for the fast-changing global business environment. |
Program Objectives | Students who successfully complete the Master of Business Administration degree program will acquire the following competencies:
● Critical Thinking: solve managerial problems using critical thinking skills and quantitative analysis; ● Ethical Reasoning: evaluate the moral and ethical principles practiced in the organizational setting; ● Team Development: analyze the use of managerial and leadership skills to develop productive teams; ● Decision Making and Execution: research business information to support the decision-making process; and ● Global Thinking: analyze business opportunities and challenges from a global perspective. ● Graduates will incorporate social, political and environmental factors in their assessment of business problems |
Learning Outcomes |
6. Domestic & Global Environment: Students will develop their knowledge of today’s domestic and global business environment (e.g. legal, regulatory, political, cultural, and economic). |
Semester Units | 30 |
Is an Externship or Internship Required? | No |
Graduation Requirements | To be awarded the Master of Business Administration degree, all students must complete 30 core program credits with a 3.0 minimum cumulative grade point average. Students in the programs should expect to take 12 months to complete the MBA program, provided that there is an uninterrupted and normal progression through their enrollment. |
Final Tests or Exams | Students are evaluated through written and performance assessments in each course taken in this program of study. |
Required Internship or Externship | No |
International Degrees and English Requirements
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
This is a new program that Virscend University plans to start in the fall of 2021. This program is designed for students with an Associate Degree that are looking to receive a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration. Please read the course information below and contact The Admissions Department for further information at (909) 502-6252 or email admission@virscend.com
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Course # | Course Name | Course Description & Objectives |
BA 300 | Introduction to Economics
(3 units) |
Economics terms, concepts, theories, models, and practice. Money and banking, price changes, national income analysis, business cycles, economic growth, fiscal and monetary policy, international trade.
Objectives: – Demonstrate the understanding of the definitions of the concepts, theories, and models of economics. – Solving problems by applying the principles, theories of economics. – Examine and analyze different economic impacts, consumers’ behavior using economic theories and concepts. Letter grade only (A-F). |
BA 301 | Introduction to Business Communications
(3 units) |
Analysis of principles of collecting, organizing, analyzing, and presenting business information. Written and oral communications involving problem-solving in the business management process.
Objectives: – Demonstrate the understanding of the uses of written and oral communication in the business organization. – Solving problems through collecting, evaluating, organizing, analyzing, and presenting information using proper style and form. – Examine and analyze different alternatives by conducting research using a broad range of sources, synthesizing and judging the quality of collected information and collaborate productively in a team environment to produce written documents and deliver oral presentations. |
BA 302 | Introduction to Business Statistics
(3 units) |
Application of statistics to business problems. Data collection and organization, probability theory, measures of central tendency and dispersion, hypothesis testing and estimation, simple regression, and correlation. Use of statistical software.
Objectives: – Demonstrate the understanding of statistical terms, definitions, terminologies, and to teach the basic concepts of business statistics. A prime objective is to develop the ability to understand real-world statistical data. – Solving problems by communicating intelligently with statisticians and other experts in the field. And, to enable students to use statistical procedures. – Examine and analyze management problems in order to make intelligent, optimal business decisions. Letter grade only (A-F). |
BA 303 | Introduction to Management
(3 units) |
Principles and theories of management, organization theory, planning, and control techniques. Management of the overall organization and the production/operation systems of organizations.
Objectives: – Solving problems by using Critical Thinking skills. – Demonstrate the understanding of Ethical Practices. – Solving problems by applying Business Functions learned in class. – Demonstrate the understanding of Domestic and Global Environment. Letter grade only (A-F). |
BA 304 | Introduction to Management Information Systems
(3 units) |
Information systems concepts and components, contemporary organizational applications, development, and management of information systems, and future trends. Computer-based team projects requiring integration and application of conceptual and skills-oriented information systems knowledge in the business environment.
Objectives: – Identify potential applications of Information technology to benefit their organization. – Demonstrate an understanding of how to apply information technology to support various business functions and to understand the fundamental principles on which new applications can be developed. – Demonstrate the selection for their organization an information system of effectiveness, reliability, and flexibility. – Solving problems through the usage of planning and implementing team projects. Plus integrating database and Internet applications for a completed project. Letter grade only (A-F). |
BA 305 | Introduction to Accounting
(3 units) |
The use and reporting of accounting data for managerial planning, cost control, and decision-making purposes. Includes broad coverage of concepts, classifications, and behaviors of costs.
Objectives: – Demonstrate the understanding of managerial accounting concepts and how they relate to decision making in the business world. – Solving problems by applying Accounting is a complex subject that requires a substantial time investment. – Examine and analyze the practice of accounting in a business environment. Letter grade only (A-F). |
BA 306 | Introduction to Finance
(3 units) |
Introductory course for all business majors. Integration of computer applications and management information systems in (1) Time Value of Money, Risk, Valuation, Cost of Capital; (2) Capital Budgeting; (3) Long-Term Financing Decisions; (4) Working Capital Policy and Management; (5) Financial Analysis and Planning; (6) International Finance; (7) Special topics including Mergers, Acquisition and Bankruptcy.
Objectives: – Demonstrate the understanding of basic principles and practices in the real-life financial management of U.S. corporations. – Solving problems by applying basic mathematics involved in corporate finance and how to deal with the major aspects of corporate finance. – Examine and analyze the company’s long-term investment affairs and financing policies as well as overseeing the management of short-term working capital. Letter grade only (A-F). |
BA 307 | Introduction to Marketing
(3 units) |
Buyer behavior, marketing research, pricing, distribution, promotion, product strategies, and the influence of external factors. Ethics, corporate social responsibility, and public policy that are intrinsic to marketing decision making in global environments are explored. Human Subject Pool participation required.
Objectives: – Demonstrate the understanding of Marketing concepts including marketing mix, marketing segmentation and positioning strategies, and pricing strategies. – Solving problems by applying marketing functions in a business environment. – Examine and analyze the various steps that consumers and organizations go through in the decision-making process. Letter grade only (A-F). |
BA 308 | Introduction to International Business
(3 units) |
Introduction to nature, dimensions, and environment of international business. Emphasis on business functions, practices, and decisions as influenced by cultural, political, economic, social, and institutional factors in various parts of the world.
Objectives: – Demonstrate the understanding of Global Business Functions in terms of how accountancy, finance, marketing, and HRM adjust internationally and how strategic management, organizational design, manufacturing, and supply chain management operations in a multinational firm. – Solving problems by applying the theories and practices of international business. – Examine and analyze different strategies in Globalized Environments in terms of How historical, geographic, environmental, socio-cultural, economic, political, legal, labor, and competitive factors affect the conduct of international business. Letter grade only (A-F). |
BA 309 | Business Law
(3 units) |
Law and the American legal system in today’s business world. Contracts, sales, and commercial paper. Examination of the role and function of the judiciary, elements of civil and criminal lawsuits, and other emerging areas of the law, including alternative dispute resolution.
Objectives: – Demonstrate the understanding of basic concepts of law including procedure, torts, crimes, and contracts. – Solving problems by applying learned knowledge of business law, legal concepts, and procedures. – Examine and analyze legal choice selection and decision making as an employee or executive. Letter grade only (A-F). |
BA 310 | Introduction to Human Resources Management
(3 units) |
Overview of the dynamics of human behavior in organizations and implications for management. Motivation, personality and attitudes, human perception, groups and teams, norms, power and politics, conflict, learning, communication, job design, organizational culture, organizational change, leadership, and cross-cultural issues.
Objectives: – Demonstrate the understanding of basic concepts and theories in organizational behavior to work situations including theories and concepts of personality, learning, motivations, teams/groups, and leadership. – Solving problems by applying team & interpersonal skills including team/group development in organizations, common errors in team/group decision-making basic principles of team/group management. Letter grade only (A-F). |
BA 401 | Database Management Systems
(3 units) |
Introduction to database requirements, analysis, and specification. SQL query formulation. Database implementation using relational database management system software, such as Oracle. Design of computerized business forms and reports.
Objectives: – Demonstrate the understanding of the knowledge in database management theory and concepts, database modeling, and database management systems with an emphasis on the relational database model. – Solving problems by using the relational database models, Normalization, Entity-Relationship Diagram, and Structured Query Language (SQL). – Examine and analyze database alternatives for effective data management. Letter grade only (A-F). |
BA 402 | Intermediate Accounting
(3 units) |
Accounting theory including recording, valuation, and statement presentation of assets, liabilities, capital, and earnings. Funds statements, financial analysis, compound interest theory, and applications.
Objectives: – Demonstrate understanding of the knowledge of accounting theory including recording, valuation, and statement presentation of assets, liabilities, capital, and earnings. – Solving problems by applying learned knowledge in accounting theory. – Examine and analyze managerial decisions based on the result of the accounting practice. – Letter grade only (A-F). |
BA 403 | Cost Accounting
(3 units) |
Theory and practice of cost accounting. Managerial use of cost accounting data for planning, controlling, and decision making. Emphasis on cost accumulation and management information systems.
Objectives: – Demonstrate the understanding of the role of accounting information in management decision making and how management accounting contributes to business strategy development. – Solving problems by applying a normal costing system to determine overhead application rate, allocate overhead to products and services, and dispose under or over-applied overhead. – Examine and analyze managerial decisions based on break-even and cost-volume-profit analysis for both single and multiple products, and to determine the margin of safety and operating leverage. Letter grade only (A-F). |
BA 404 | Investment Principals
(3 units) |
Investment markets and transactions; sources of investment information; return vs. risk; margin trading and short selling; investment planning; investing in equities and fixed income securities; speculative tax-sheltered investments; gold and other tangibles; portfolio management. Demonstrations and use of microcomputer technology.
Objectives: – Demonstrate the understanding of a variety of investment concepts such as the nature and operations of security markets, risk analysis, modern portfolio theory, the capital asset pricing model, valuation models for stocks and bonds, option trading, investment strategies in equity and fix income securities and the various aspects of investment companies. – Solving problems by applying risk analysis, modern portfolio theory, and the capital asset pricing model. – Examine and analyze the alternatives of investments through investment research in security analysis and portfolio management. Letter grade only (A-F). |
BA 405 | International Marketing
(3 units) |
The study of global marketing theory and practice. The historical, economic, cultural, political, and legal factors that affect marketing decision-making in an international context. How to develop and present plans for exploiting global marketing opportunities.
Objectives: – Demonstrate the understanding of the managerial aspects of historical, economic, political, legal, and cultural environments that impact decision making globally. – Solving problems by applying international marketing strategies. – Examine and analyze the alternatives of international marketing strategies in critical success factor analysis and the application of concepts and techniques. ● Letter grade only (A-F). |
BA 406 | Leadership and Motivation in Organizations
(3 units) |
Determinants of effective leadership and successful methods of motivating employees to achieve organizational goals. Identification of appropriate styles of leadership and methods for developing and applying leadership skills. Case studies, research, and simulation exercises.
Objectives: – Demonstrate the understanding of team dynamics and personal strengths and weaknesses relevant to individuals in leadership positions. – Solving problems by applying leadership management techniques. – Be able to make a decision for behaviors to enact in given situations based on leadership theory and knowledge. Letter grade only (A-F). |
BA 407 | Operations Planning and Control
(3 units) |
Strategic principles and tactical practices related to operations planning. Topics include process selection, facilities layout, work systems design, inventory management, aggregate planning, master scheduling, MRP and ERP, scheduling, and JIT production activity.
Objectives: – Demonstrate the understanding of the long, medium, and short-term planning within organizations and particularly within operations. – Solving problems by applying appropriate methods and techniques within the development of operations planning. – Examine and analyze integrating planning and control tactics across business functions within a company and across businesses within a supply chain. Demonstrate a critical awareness of emerging issues and unique planning and control practices in service operations organizations. ● Letter grade only (A-F). |
BA 408 | Supply Chain Management
(3 units) |
Management of value creation and the dynamic interaction of companies within a supply chain. Topics include supply chain drivers and performance, network planning, inventory positioning, supply chain coordination, and information sharing. Contemporary practices are discussed.
Objectives: – Demonstrate the understanding of the key links in a supply chain that drives performance. – Solving complex supply chain management problems by applying theories, models, and practice of supply chain management. – Examine and analyze different supply chain management solutions and propose rational, sensible, practical recommendations to problems based on the analysis. – Letter grade only (A-F). |
BA 409 | Intermediate Financial Management
(3 units) |
An intermediate-level, lecture-discussion course in corporate finance. Topics include cash budgeting, capital budgeting, business acquisition and mergers, cost of capital, and international finance.
Objectives: – Demonstrate the understanding of the definitions of finance theories and applications of financial management. – Solving problems by applying financial management models. – Examine and analyze different proposals or long-term investment opportunities (capital budgeting decisions) and about how a corporation should raise and allocate long-term funds (long-term financing decisions or capital structure choice). – Letter grade only (A-F). |
BA 410 | Project Management
(3 units) |
Selection of project ideas and implementation of projects. Roles of team member and project manager. Project planning and organization. Budgeting, scheduling, monitoring, and controlling, including computerized network models and project management software packages. Final project analysis and termination.
Objectives: – Demonstrate the understanding of Project Management analytical functions, practices, and tools and be able to integrate this functional knowledge to address project issues. – Solving problems by applying quantitative and technological skills that are required to enable them to analyze and interpret project data to improve project performance. – Examine and analyze different projects based on project data collected. Letter grade only (A-F). |
Master of Business Administration
Course # | Course Name | Course Description & Objectives |
MBA 500
Core course |
Management Information Systems
(3 units) |
Foundation and infrastructure of information technology applied to strengthen competitiveness. Effective utilization of strategic information systems, telecommunications, system development process, database concepts and electronic commerce to enhance organizations’ operations.
Objectives: – Demonstrate the understanding of various management information systems concepts and practice including database, telecommunications, information security, e-commerce, and enterprise systems. – Solving problems by applying information models and technologies to improve business efficiency and effectiveness. – Examine and analyze different MIS alternatives based on system analysis and design process. MBA 500 mode of instruction: Face-to-Face Letter grade only (A-F). |
MBA 501
Core course |
Decision Technologies and Statistics
(3 units) |
This course provides statistical tools and concepts that aid managerial decision making in business. Statistical analysis includes probability, estimation, hypothesis testing, forecasting, and decision process. Management Science includes quantitative modeling, math programming, decision support systems, and simulation applicable to various business functions.
Objectives: – Demonstrate the understanding of basic principles and techniques of applied mathematical modeling for managerial decision making. – Solving problems by applying decision technologies and mathematical modeling. – Examine and analyze different alternatives by decision tools, models, and research. MBA 501 mode of instruction: Face-to-Face Letter grade only (A-F). |
MBA 502
Core course |
Management Strategies
(3 units) |
Principles and theories of management, organization theory, planning, and control techniques. Management of the overall organization and the production/operation systems of organizations.
Objectives: – Demonstrate the understanding of the definitions, theories of management, organization theory, planning, and control techniques. – Solving problems by applying theories of strategic management. – Examine and analyze different alternatives by using management, organization theory, planning, and control techniques. MBA 502 mode of instruction: Face-to-Face Letter grade only (A-F). |
MBA 503
Core course |
Financial Management
(3 units) |
Introduction of Financial Management. Theories, models, and practice in Financial management. Integration of computers, management information systems and cases to (1) time value of money, risk, valuation, cost of capital, capital structure; (2) capital budgeting; (3) long-term financing decisions; (4) working capital policy and management; (5) financial analysis and planning.
Objectives: – Demonstrate the understanding of the theories, models, and practice of financial management. – Solving problems by applying theories of finance management – Examine and analyze different alternatives in financial decisions based on financial analysis and planning technologies. MBA 503 mode of instruction: Face-to-Face Letter grade only (A-F). |
MBA 504
Core course |
Accounting Management
(3 units) |
The use and reporting of accounting data for managerial planning, cost control, and decision-making purposes. Includes broad coverage of concepts, classifications, and behaviors of costs.
Objectives: – Demonstrate the understanding of the theories and practices of accounting information in investing and lending decisions and how accounting information impacts business strategy. – Solving problems by applying accounting theories and practices in a business environment. – Examine and analyze different accounting solutions based on accounting theories and practices. MBA 504 mode of instruction: Face-to-Face Letter grade only (A-F). |
MBA 505
Core course |
Marketing Management
(3 units) |
The theories and practices of marketing management. Buyer behavior, marketing research, pricing, distribution, promotion, product strategies, and the influence of external factors. Ethics, corporate social responsibility, and public policy that are intrinsic to marketing decision making in global environments are explored. Human Subject Pool participation required.
Objectives: – Demonstrate the understanding of all marketing functions, practices, and related theories. – Solving problems by applying marketing mix (product, price, place, and promotion); marketing research, e-commerce/Internet marketing and explain how marketing decisions are made using the basic business functions in a marketing context. – Examine and analyze different marketing decisions based on quantitative analysis using performance metrics and analyzing financial performance including a pro forma analysis and their performance in two examinations which involve quantitative analysis of marketing issues. MBA 505 mode of instruction: Face-to-Face Letter grade only (A-F). |
MBA 631
Elective course |
Investment Principals
(3 units) |
Investment markets and transactions; sources of investment information; return vs. risk; margin trading and short selling; investment planning; investing in equities and fixed income securities; speculative tax-sheltered investments; gold and other tangibles; portfolio management. Demonstrations and use of microcomputer technology.
Objectives: – Demonstrate the understanding of a variety of investment concepts such as the nature and operations of security markets, risk analysis, modern portfolio theory, the capital asset pricing model, valuation models for stocks and bonds, option trading, investment strategies in equity and fix income securities and the various aspects of investment companies. – Solving problems by applying risk analysis, modern portfolio theory, and the capital asset pricing model. – Examine and analyze the alternatives of investments through investment research in security analysis and portfolio management. MBA 631 mode of instruction: Face-to-Face Letter grade only (A-F). |
MBA 520
Core |
Data Analytics using Excel
(3 units) |
Learn to perform big data analysis using Excel’s most popular features such as Excel Macros, Visual Basic, Pivot Tables, and the other intermediate-to-advanced Excel functionality.
The ability to analyze big data is a powerful skill that helps you make better decisions. Microsoft Excel is one of the top tools for data analysis and data visualization. This course will prepare you to design and implement advanced Excel formulas that aggregate data to create meaningful reports. Objectives: – Fluent in Excel’s most commonly used business functions such as VLOOKUP, HLOOK, LOOKUP, INDEX, and MATCH, summarize data in flexible ways, enabling quick exploration of data and producing valuable insights from the accumulated data. – Demonstrate understanding of how pivot tables, pivot charts, and slicers work together for analyzing big data and help in creating automated dynamic dashboards/reports. – Become proficient in Excel macros and VBA user forms. MBA 520 mode of instruction: Face-to-Face Letter grade only (A-F). |
MBA 601
Core |
Database Management Systems using SQL
(3 units) |
Introduction to database design and creation using a DBMS product such as MS SQL Server. Develop SQL programming proficiency. Emphasis is on a data dictionary, data manipulation, data integrity, data normalization, data control statements as well as on report generation. Upon completion, students should be able to write Structured Query Language (SQL) programs that create, update, and produce computerized business forms and reports.
Objectives: – Demonstrate the understanding of essential database management theory and concepts, database design, and implementation with an emphasis on the relational database model. – Utilize database design techniques such as Entity-Relationship Diagram, normalization, and data warehouse. – Develop SQL programs to create complex forms and reports that integrate data from multiple sources. MBA 601 mode of instruction: Face-to-Face Letter grade only (A-F). |
MBA 612
Elective course |
Big Data Analytics using Programming Language
(3 units) |
Introduction to the powerful open-source language R. The course covers practical issues in statistical data analysis and computing and explores many different types of data using R. Learn to prepare data for analysis, compute various statistical measures, create meaningful data visualizations, create reusable R functions, create R models to predict future outcomes.
how to use R for effective data analysis. Objectives: – Proficient in basic R programming including reading data into R, accessing R packages, writing function, debugging, and commenting R code. – Familiar with R Console, data types and structures in R, programming structures, functions, and data relationships in R. – Perform statistical data analysis through R programs to explore and visualize data. MBA 612 mode of instruction: Face-to-Face Letter grade only (A-F). |
MBA 621
Course |
Digital Marketing
(3 units) |
Introduction to E-Commerce and Internet Marketing concepts and technologies. Examines the concepts of media marketing and the role that digital technology plays in making marketing more effective. The course demonstrates how social media and digital technology can improve marketing strategy formulation and execution, in understanding and utilizing the many tools and techniques of media marketing. The focus will be on Facebook and Google Analytics.
Objectives: – Understand internet users, e-business models, and identify profitable E-Marketing strategies. – Describe marketing strategies of segmenting, targeting, positioning, and differentiation. – Analyze digitally based market research techniques, such as FaceBook and Google Analytics – Identify features of successful website. – Evaluate and assess the context and content that is interesting to the target audience and increases traffic to the website. – Design a marketing plan for a product that will effectively advance customers from awareness to commitment. MBA 621 mode of instruction: Face-to-Face Letter grade only (A-F). |
MBA 632
Elective course |
Corporate Financial and Financial Certificate
(3 units) |
Introduction to the theory, the methods, and the concepts of corporate finance. Understand the corporate environment, create values for shareholders through strategic planning and effective corporate financial management to maximize return based on specific competitive, regulatory, and financial market conditions.
Objectives: – Understand the optimal capital structure, the corporate finance decision making, and the financial markets and processes. – Familiarize with the time value of money, capital budgeting techniques, valuation of bonds and stocks, the cost of capital, initial public offerings, uncertainty and the trade-off between risk and return, security market efficiency, and dividend policy decisions. – Discover the complex interaction between the economy, the financial markets, and psychology. MBA 632 mode of instruction: Face-to-Face Letter grade only (A-F). |
MBA 650
Core |
Project Management and Internship
(3 units) |
Theory and applications of electronic commerce including issues such as E-cash, E-banking, E-tailing, SCM, E-marketing, B2C, B2B, C2C, E-government, Internet business opportunities, Internet security homepage maintenance, Internet database interface and cooperative computing.
Objectives: – Demonstrate the understanding of Project Management analytical functions, practices and tools and be able to integrate this functional knowledge to address project issues. – Solving problems by applying quantitative and technological skills that are required to enable them to analyze and interpret project data to improve project performance. – Examine and analyze different projects based on project data collected. MBA 650 mode of instruction: Face-to-Face Letter grade only (A-F). |
Scholarship Policy
- Virscend University offers three types of scholarships for qualified students
- Scholarship application must be submitted with program application
- Type of scholarships
- Presidential scholarship (only applicable to domestic students)
- All tuition is waived for 6 consecutive semesters, after which you must reapply for your scholarship.
- Scholarship receivers must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher to continue receiving the scholarship.
- Academic Scholarship
- 75% tuition waived for 6 consecutive semesters, after which you must reapply for your scholarship.
- Scholarship receivers must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher to continue receiving the scholarship.
- Professional Scholarship
- 50% tuition waiver within 6 consecutive semesters, after which you must reapply for your scholarship.
- Scholarship receivers must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher to continue receiving the scholarship
- Presidential scholarship (only applicable to domestic students)
- Scholarship cannot be carried over after leave of absence. You must reapply for the scholarship upon return.
- If a scholarship recipient does not meet the minimum requirement, a grace period of 1 semester will be grated to bring back the GPA.