MBA Orientation (MBAO) 599

Overview

The AU online Executive MBA Orientation familiarizes you with the AU MBA online learning environment, academic conduct, library resources, case studies, and other useful information to help you be successful in the MBA program. It also allows you to practice interacting with other students and with an academic coach who is also an AU MBA graduate.

This is a paced, asynchronous, online course. You will learn how to access course information and materials, conduct group discussions, and how to submit assignments electronically. Students, faculty, and staff are all connected, creating a dynamic, interactive learning environment while giving you the support and service you need.

Objectives

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

• Navigate your way around the AU MBA online learning environment
• Explain the differences between business and academic writing
• Describe the variety of online library resources you will have access to
• Navigate your way through the online library resources
• Apply some of your newly-acquired skills by completing the assignments and interacting with others in the discussions
• Be familiar with the Athabasca University Academic Misconduct Policy that deals with plagiarism, cheating, misuse of confidential material, misrepresentation of facts, and misuse of computer software licenses
• Understand the value of casework as a way of applying theory to practice

Important links

• Graduate Diploma in Management (GDM)
• Contact an Advisor
• Master of Business Administration
• MBA for Executives
• Accelerated MBA for Executives
• MBA for Accountants
• MBA for Health Leaders
• MBA for Supply Chain Management