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Welcome to Fall Quarter 2009 (Please keep for future reference)

To register in the self-service through BroncoDirect, a personalized student Bronco Access number is required. We are highly encouraging students to register via our self-service site. If you are a new student, please contact Edith Barahona-Castro to register at 909.869.4599, Monday-Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

For returning students only: To instructions on how to register via self-service (BroncoDirect), please visit http://connect.csupomona.edu/bdtut2 and click on "How to Add a Class."

Textbook Orders

Textbooks may be purchased online through the bookstore of your choice. Textbook information will be followed-up by a separate email. For questions on required textbooks, please contact Sandra Rohr, Administrative Support Coordinator, Graduate Business Programs at 909.869.2363.

Important Dates to Remember

Fall Quarter 2009
Begins – September 24, 2009
Finals Week – December 7-11, 2009

Registration Deadlines - ALL DEADLINES ARE STRICTLY ENFORCED
August 31, 2009	Pre-registration begins (does not apply to payment) DO NOT REGISTER BEFORE THIS DATE NO REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION LETTER WILL BE MAILED
October 2, 2009	Fees Due
October 2, 2009	Last day to pay for fees without late fee (A $100 late fee will be assessed if payment is not received and/or postmarked by this date. LATE FEE ALSO APPLIES TO FINANCIAL AID APPLICANTS.)
October 2, 2009	Last day to add classes or register late, transfer or drop without courses being recorded and receive a 100% refund
October 5, 2009	Last day to withdraw and receive 65% refund (Partial refund (65%) must be requested before 5:00 p.m. on the day prior to the refund deadline, after which no refund will be made. Withdrawal after this day permitted only for serious and compelling reasons.)

Note: To WITHDRAW, transfer and/or cancel from a class, students must officially notify the instructor and Edith Barahona-Castro via email. Failing to officially withdraw from a class generally results in a grade of "WU" which is equivalent to an "F" for purposes of grade point average. Stop payment of a check is not considered an acceptable method of withdrawal and will result in increased financial obligation to the university.

Payment
No confirmation letter or invoice will be mailed after your pre-registration is complete. Payments may be done through BroncoDirect with a VI/MC only. For payment instructions please visit http://connect.csupomona.edu/bdtut4 and click on "How to Make a Payment." If paying by check, please make check payable to “Cal Poly Pomona” and mail to:

Edith Barahona-Castro
College of the Extended University
Cal Poly Pomona
3801 W Temple Ave
Pomona, CA 91768

A payment plan is also available. For information please contact Edith Barahona-Castro at 909.869.4599, Monday-Friday, between 8:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Student Policies and Procedures
Visit the College of Business (CBA) website at http://cba.csupomona.edu/mba/files/00315-Website_PMBA_Brochure.pdf and/or http://cba.csupomona.edu/mba/files/00355-Catalogue_Pages_Graduate_Programs.pdf for admissions requirements and other important information.

Graduation and Project/Thesis Deadlines
October 16, 2009 –Last day to apply for current quarter graduation
December 15, 2009 –Last day to submit approved Master's Thesis/Project for binding

Academic Holidays (no class on academic holidays)
November 11, 2009 – Veteran's Day (Wednesday)
November 26, 2009 – Thanksgiving Day (Thursday)

Advanced Courses

GBA 691 (4 units) Directed Study
GBA 692 (4 units) Independent Study
GBA 695 (2 or 4 units) Business Research Project
GBA 696 (2 or 4 units) Master's Degree Thesis
GBA 699 (0 units) Continuation Project or Thesis

To verify your eligibility and to arrange meeting times, contact Hilary Breeze, Graduate Advisor, at 909.869.2357; or Tricia Alicante, Graduate Advisor, at 909.869.4894.

Once approved, to register you MUST contact Edith Barahona-Castro at 909.869.4599, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for registration procedures. DO NOT REGISTER VIA SELF-SERVICE (BRONCODIRECT) FOR ANY OF THESE COURSES.

IMPORTANT OPEN UNIVERSITY INFORMATION -
DO NOT REGISTER VIA SELF-SERVICE (BRONCODIRECT) FOR OPEN UNIVERSITY CLASSES. Students needing to take classes through Open University MUST contact Hilary Breeze at 909.869.2357, or Tricia Alicante at 909.869.4898.

China Lake/Ridgecrest
Heritage Inn & Suites
1050 N Norma St, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
1.760.446.6543

GBA 683/684 – Business Research Methods / Directed Study (3/1 units) Core
Class Number: 73819 / 73826
Dates: Fridays/Saturdays, September 25/26, October 9/10, 23/24, November 6/7, 20/21 & December 4, 2009
Time: Fridays, 6:00-10:00 p.m.; Saturdays, 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Instructor: James Swartz
Textbook: TBA

Los Angeles
MTA – One Gateway Plaza
4th Floor, University Conference Room (UCR)
Take the 10 FWY W, merge onto 101 W near downtown L.A., exit on Vignes Street, veer to the furthest left lane. Turn left on the first stop light (One Gateway Plaza). Park in the underground structure. Take the elevator to the 3rd level and check in at the security desk.

GBA 683/684 – Business Research Methods / Directed Study (3/1 units) Core
Class Number: 73827 / 73828
Dates: Thursdays, September 24-December 10, 2009
Time: 6:00-10:00 p.m.
Instructor: Jae Ming Jung
Textbook: TBA

GBA 687/688 – Management Policies and Strategies Practicum / Directed Study (3/1 units) Core
Class Number: 73829 / 73830
Dates: Tuesdays, September 29-December 8, 2009
Time: 6:00-10:00 p.m.
Instructor: TBA
Textbook: TBA

Professional MBA Program
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
3801 West Temple Ave.
Pomona, CA 91768
http://www.pmba.csupomona.edu