In general, the policies in the chapter Rights and Responsibilities of Students apply to all students, including EMBA students. The following policies are specific to the EMBA program.

EMBA EMPLOYMENT POLICY

Executive M.B.A. students are required to be employed full-time while enrolled. Any change in job status should be promptly reported to the program office team, along with a plan to secure a new position. If the gap is expected to be lengthy, a leave of absence is required until full-time work is resumed.

Required Leave of Absence

A student who demonstrates insufficient commitment to the program—as evidenced, for example, by an accumulation of absences, frequent tardiness on deliverables, and/or disengagement from required group work—may be required to take a leave of absence at the discretion of the assistant dean. A leave of absence is granted for one year, and the return to the program will depend on the approval of the assistant dean. Once the return has been approved, the program office will support a student’s return.

For more information on policies related to leaves of absence, see Leaves of Absence in the chapter General Information.

Electronic Devices

All EMBA students receive a Surface Pro tablet upon arrival at orientation. This device is the personal property of the student, and lost or stolen tablets will not be replaced. The SOM-IT webpage offers videos and instructions to help students self-configure their tablets, and our SOM-IT staff are able to offer hands-on help.

Laptops and tablets are not to be used in the classroom or during the colloquium unless explicitly permitted by the instructor or faculty director. Using cell phones, browsing the Internet, or reading email during class distracts the instructor and classmates and interrupts the learning experience. Cell phones and other electronic devices should be turned off during class and the colloquium.

See Policies on the Use of Information Technology Facilities in the chapter Rights and Responsibilities of Students for more information.

EMBA Device Replacement Policy As noted, lost or stolen tablets will not be replaced. In the event of manufacturing defects (covered by the Microsoft one-year warranty), the EMBA program will replace one Surface Pro per student. Surface Pros that experience accidental damage will be replaced at the student’s expense; the cost can be paid by check (upfront, before receiving the new device), or it can be added to the student’s account. IT will assist with reinstalling all software that students require for their devices. The EMBA program will be notified by IT if/when students request replacements.

Class Recordings

EMBA classes are recorded with the permission of the faculty member. Recordings are posted to the class course site in Canvas. There are times when faculty will request that a session not be recorded or posted. In such instances, the faculty will notify students of this request.

Course videos are Yale University property and cannot be downloaded from Canvas or Panopto. Use of tools or video recording platforms as a way of circumventing security measures and taking the video without permission is prohibited and is an Honor Code violation.

Academic Support and Resources

The school provides a variety of resources to help students who are experiencing academic difficulty achieve the highest possible standard of academic excellence. To that end, tutoring is available for the quantitative components of the first-year core curriculum. In addition, the school’s Professional Communications Center is available to assist with written and/or oral communication skills. Information about the center and its services can be found on the SOM internal website.

Access to tutoring assistance is limited to students with demonstrated need. Students must utilize TA review sessions, TA office hours, and faculty office hours before requesting a tutor. Once these resources have been utilized, the course instructor may determine that the student requires additional support for the course. The instructor will then refer the student to the EMBA program office for assignment of a tutor. Please note that tutor assignments are based on availability.

Students should report any issues or concerns with the tutoring program to the assistant dean.

Honor Committee

In instances when an EMBA student is referred to the Honor Committee, there will be at least one student representative from the EMBA program serving on the committee.