The MAAPPS/MBA degree program permits students to obtain the degrees of MBA and M.A. in Asia Pacific Policy Studies (MAAPPS) through enrollment in both the Sauder School of Business and the Institute of Asian Research.

DUAL Degree Program Committee

The dual degree program is administered by a Program Committee comprised of a representative from the Sauder School of Business designated by the Dean of Sauder School of Business and a representative from the Institute of Asian Research designated by the Institute Director. The Dual Degree Program Committee is responsible for overseeing admissions, coordinating student supervision, and providing program approval. The Graduate Program Advisor from the Institute of Asian Research serves as Graduate Program Advisor for the dual degree program.

Requirements

Students are required to complete all course requirements for graduation in each of the MBA and MAAPPS programs, subject to the following adjustments:

1. Students enrolled in the dual degree program who complete the MAAPPS Core Course (IAR 500) required for the MAAPPS degree will receive six credits toward completion of their MBA degree, which will be counted as the maximum 6 credits of non-Commerce courses permitted under the MBA course requirements.
2. Students enrolled in the dual degree program who complete 6 credits of Sauder School of Business course work acceptable to their respective MBA and MAAPPS program supervisors will receive credit for these courses toward both the MBA and MAAPPS degrees.
3. A minimum of 60% must be obtained in ANY course (whether undergraduate or graduate) taken by a student enrolled in the MAAPPS program for the student to be granted pass standing. However, only six credits of pass standing may be counted towards the MAAPPS program. For all other courses, a minimum of 68% must be obtained.

Model Curriculum Schedule

Normally the curriculum schedule is as follows:

Year One (September - December) Students complete required first year curriculum for MBA (18 credits).

Year One (January - August) Students begin completion of elective requirements for MBA (21 credits).

Year Two ( September - December) Students begin MAAPPS Core Course (IAR 500). Students complete course requirements for MBA (6 credits).

Year Two (January - August) Students complete MAAPPS core course (IAR 500) (6 credits). Students complete MAAPPS elective requirements (6 credits). Students complete thesis or practicum requirements for MAAPPS (12 credits).

Total Credits: 75 (MBA 45 // MAAPPS 30)

Conferring of Degrees

The MAAPPS and MBA will be conferred at the completion of the dual program after all requirements for both degrees have been met. Students who choose to receive either the MAAPPS or the MBA prior to completion of the dual program may apply for one of the degrees provided all requirements for that degree have been satisfied. Students selecting this option must simultaneously withdraw from the dual program.

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