Academic Policies
Grading System
The final grades in each course are reported on a percentage basis as follows:
90 – 100 Excellent
80 – 89.9 Very Good
75 – 79.9 Good
70 – 74.9 Pass
Below 70 Fail
Graduation Requirements
To graduate from the program, a student must finish the 42 credit hours with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 75% and pass a comprehensive examination in the field of specialization. The writing of a thesis is not required in any program.
Course Load
Students must register for a minimum of 6 credit hours and a maximum of 12 credit hours per semester. Students who expect to complete their graduation requirements during a specific semester may register for less than 6 credit hours for that semester but not for more than 12 credit hours.
Residence Requirement
The minimum period of residence for full-time students to complete their MBA program is 16 months, while the minimum period of residence for part-time students to complete the program is 2 years. Students who are unable to complete their program within the maximum allowable period of 10 semesters will have to apply to the Dean of TAG-College for an extension and provide valid reasons for their request.
Transfer from other Universities
Students transferring from other universities with recognized graduate programs can apply for the transfer of a maximum of 12 credit hours provided a minimum grade of “good” has been earned in the transferred credits. Students who wish to transfer credits to TAG-College should apply to the Dean of TAG-College and provide the syllabus or syllabi of the course(s) for which the transfer credit is requested. The transferred credits will not count towards the student’s grade point average.
Absence from Classes
A student is allowed two unexcused absences for each class taken. A student who exceeds the allowable absences without a valid excuse or medical excuse acceptable to the Dean will not be allowed to take any exams given after his/her return, and a final grade of 50% will be awarded unless the student withdraws during the allowable period.
A student with valid excuses cannot be absent for more than three class meetings. A student who exceeds this allowed absence will be considered to have withdrawn from the course.
Medical excuses should be obtained from a recognized medical clinic or hospital and should be submitted to the Dean within a period that does not exceed two weeks from the date of absence. Other non-medical excuses should also be submitted to the Dean within two weeks from the date of absence.
Students who are absent from a class meeting are responsible for all assignments and announcements made in their absence.
Absence from Program
A student is allowed to be absent from the program for two semesters only provided permission is obtained in advance from the Dean of TAG-College. Absence in excess of two semesters requires the student to reapply for admission.
Academic Probation
A student is placed on academic probation if in any semester his/her cumulative average falls below 75%. A student on academic probation should remove the probation in the semester that follows the semester in which he/she was placed on probation. Summer sessions are not considered for this purpose.
Dismissal from Program
A student will be dismissed from the program in any of the following cases:
1. The student could not remove the academic probation within one semester after being placed on probation.
2. The student failed in a total of three different courses during the course of his/her study, even if he/she passes some of the courses after retaking them.
3. The student has cheated in examinations and/or committed plagiarism.
4. The student failed the comprehensive examination the second time he/she took it.
Grade Appeal
Students who wish to appeal a final grade issued to them should first consult their professor. If the professor does not resolve the complaint, the student then apply in writing to the Dean no later than one week from the date of issuance of the final grades. In the event the Dean is unable to resolve the appeal on his own, he will form a grievance committee to review the case. The decision of the Dean or the grievance committee is binding.
Retaking Courses
A student who fails a course is allowed to retake it and the failing grade will be replaced by the new passing grade. A student is also allowed to retake a course in which he/she earned a low grade for the purpose of improving his/her average and the new grade will replace the old grade. During the student’s program, retaking courses due to failure is limited to two courses and the retaking of courses to improve the cumulative average is limited to one course.
Policies Governing Students’ Behavior
TAG-College aims at preparing highly qualified professionals to serve the Arab world in particular and the global community in general. It is therefore important for TAG-College's students to act in a very professional manner while they are on campus. TAG-College expects its students to:
1. Arrive on time for their classes and not leave while the classes are in session.
2. Extend courtesy to the faculty, the administration and fellow students.
3. Dress in a professional manner.
4. Not use any foul language.
Job Placement and Internships
Each graduating student from TAG-College is guaranteed employment in one of the offices of the Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization or with a client of the Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization. The Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization has 72 offices and over 180 correspondent offices worldwide.
To prepare students for a professional career, TAG-College provides relevant work experience to each student depending on his/her major. Each student entering the program will have the option to intern in one of the Talal Abu-Ghazaleh companies or its affiliates.
Please check the Masters regulation for the German Jordanian University "TAG-College"