GRADUATE PROGRAMSMASTERS OVERVIEW

Kogod Graduate Programs

Our Role • Oversee the academic

quality and integrity of all graduate programs at the Kogod School of Business

• First point of contact for information and feedback on the student learning experience

Anne Ferrante, PhD Director

Kogod Masters Programs

MS-Accounting (MSA)

Director: Emily LindseyAdvisor: Brian McEntee

MS-Taxation (MST)

Director: Don WilliamsonAdvisor: Brian McEntee

MS-Finance (MSF)

Advisor: Nirmala Fernandes

MS-Real Estate (MSRE)

Director: Dawn EisenbergAdvisor: Nirmala Fernandes

KOGOD ACADEMIC ADVISING

KSB Graduate Academic AdvisingIndividual CounselAcademic • Degree requirements• Schedule and elective

options• Special registration for

global learning, internships, independent study and consortium courses

• Graduation certificationPersonal• Support and referral

AU Process Referrals• Tuition and Billing• Financial Aid• Course Registration

AU Policy Implementation• Grades and GPA• Graduation • Academic calendar

deadlines Adding courses Refund timeframes for

dropping courses

Brian McEntee, MS, ABD

Assistant DirectorAcademic AdvisingMS-AccountingMS-Taxation

mcentee@american.edu (202) 885-1909

KSB 112

Nirmala Fernandes, MBA

Assistant DirectorAcademic AdvisingMS-FinanceMS-Real Estate

fernande@american.edu(202) 885-1988KSB 111

Grades, GPA, Graduation

Grade Points A 4.0

A - 3.7 B+ 3.3 B 3.0 B - 2.7 C+ 2.3 C 2.0

Passing grade • “C” or better• Less than C

No credit Will affect GPA

Incomplete grades Resolved by following semester or F by default

GPA cumulative average of 3.0 or better to graduate• Academic probation < 3.0

Registration

Courses Offered in Registration Begins Registration Ends

Spring End of October Last day of add/drop period

Summer and Fall End of March Last day of add/drop period

• Graduate Advisors notify you via email to get ready

• Students review offerings and schedules prior to the official start of registration and visit their advisors • When registration officially opens, students register for courses online via the AU portal