Columbia
Business School’s academic standards ensure the integrity,
consistency, and long-term value of the MBA experience while providing
a framework for students to acquire the knowledge and the social
intelligence to become sophisticated, ethical leaders.
Grading Curve Core Grade Distribution:
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H
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25-30%
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HP
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55-65%
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P1, LP, F
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10-15%
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+/- may be used in core grades
with the following restrictions: there is no H+ in the core and the number of pluses must be equal to or less than the number of minuses.
Flex-Core Grade Distribution: H
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less than 35%
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HP and below
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equal to or greater than 65% (5% P1 or below is recommended)
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+/- may be used in flex-core
grades with the following restrictions: there is no H+ in the flex-core.
Recommended Elective Grade
Distribution:
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H
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less than or equal to 50%
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P1, LP, F
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equal to or greater than 5%
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+/- may be used with elective
grades without restrictions.
Starting Fall 2012, the grade of H+ is permitted in electives but strictly limited to 2% of the class enrollment, rounded up to the nearest integer.
GPA
Points associated with the H scale are as follows:
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H+
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11
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H
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10
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H-
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9
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HP+
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8
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HP
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7
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HP-
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6
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P1+
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5
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P1
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4
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P1-
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3
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LP
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1
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F
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0
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Dean’s List
Dean’s List will be awarded as follows:
After the first term, all students who achieve a 9.0 weighted grade point
average (GPA) or higher will earn Dean’s List recognition. In subsequent terms,
Dean’s List will apply to all students who achieve at least a 9.25 weighted GPA
for the term.
The courses that make up the core curriculum follow: First Semester
| 1st half |
Corporate
Finance |
Financial
Accounting |
Managerial
Statistics |
Managerial Economics |
Strategy Formulation |
| 2nd half |
Marketing
Strategy |
Operations Management |
Leadership Development |
Second Semester
| 1st half |
Global Economic Environment |
Decision Models |
Managing Marketing Programs |
Elective 1 |
Elective 2 |
| 2nd half |
Menu 1:
Organizations |
Menu 2:
Performance |
Menu 3:
Markets |
| Organizations |
Performance |
Markets |
| Organizational Change |
Operations Strategy |
Game Theory and Business |
| Power and Influence |
Financial Planning and Analysis |
Global Economic Environment II: Business Cycles and Financial Markets |
| Social Networks and Social Capital |
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Minimum GPA Requirements, Probation and Dismissal
During
the academic review process at the end of each semester, the Office of
Student Affairs monitors the academic performance of all students and
makes available a support system for those in need of assistance.
Students whose GPAs fall below the minimum requirements are subject to probation or dismissal. For dual degree students, the Business School GPA is determined by the grades received while in residence at the Business School; and includes all courses taken in those semesters, even those offered by the
student's other school. Grades for Business School courses taken while in residence at their other school are not included in their cumulative GPA for the Business School.
Minimum GPA requirements by
term and for graduation are as follows:
| Timing |
GPA Requirement |
Consequence |
| After Term 1: |
GPA equal to or less than 5.900
GPA equal to or less than 4.800 |
Warning
Probation |
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GPA equal to or less than 4.400
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Dismissal |
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| Subsequent Terms: |
GPA equal to or less than 5.900
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Warning |
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GPA equal to or less than 5.20
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Probation |
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GPA equal to or less than 4.80
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Dismissal |
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| Graduation: |
GPA greater than or equal to 5.50 |
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Please Note:
- A student can be on probation for one semester, at most. A second probation implies dismissal.
- A student can appeal his/her dismissal to the Academic Standards
Committee that could allow the student to stay in the program under
certain conditions.
- A student who was dismissed from the School might apply, via
regular admissions procedure, to the program. If admitted he/she might
have the option of using credit for certain past courses taken at the
School.
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