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 by, for example, an academic standing notice based on grades earned, 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

The School of Management (SOM) follows a bring-your-device approach to student technology. This model gives students the flexibility to select equipment from vendors that offer the support services and features they value most. Students are required to have a computer that meets the school’s recommended specifications and bring it with them for classes. Refer to the new-student website for hardware recommendations and the class Canvas page for additional information about software. SOM-IT staff are able to offer remote and hands-on assistance.

Laptops and tablets are not to be used in the classroom 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.

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

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. Please note that MGT 699E, Management Colloquium, is not recorded.

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 program director.

Honor Committee

Refer to the Yale SOM Honor Code section under Rights and Responsibilities of Students for details.