Resources & Advising

During your time at Oakland, you may find you will need to interact with an adviser for many different reasons. Our academic advisers can:

• help you prepare for and plan your academic career
• provide you with educational and career counseling
• empower you with relevant and vital information regarding your degree program opportunities
• help you learn about student support services

	Paul Trumbull Director of Graduate Business Student Services trumbull@oakland.edu Programs: Master of Business Administration Master of Science in Information Technology Management Master of Science in Business Analytics Master of Science in Finance Business Analytics Graduate Certificate Business Essentials Graduate Certificate Business Leadership Graduate Certificate HR Management Graduate Certificate Information Security Management Graduate Certificate Marketing Graduate Certificate Post-Master's Certificates (except Accounting)
	Donna Free Faculty Director, Master of Accounting Special Instructor of Accounting free@oakland.edu Programs: Master of Accounting Post-Master's Certificate in Accounting Finance Graduate Certificate FinTech Graduate Certificate
	Teri Abbo-Sutherland Director of Executive Programs abbo@oakland.edu Program: Executive MBA
	Marie Hill EMBA Program Coordinator mariehill@oakland.edu Program: Executive MBA
	Dr. Vijayan Sugumaran Decision and Information Sciences Department Chair Professor of Management Information Systems sugumara@oakland.edu Programs: Master of Science in Information Technology Management Master of Science in Business Analytics Post-Master's Certificates in Management Information Systems Post-Master's Certificates in Production and Operations Management Business Analytics Graduate Certificate Information Security Management Graduate Certificate
	Dr. Xiaodong Deng Faculty Director, MSITM Professor of Management Information Systems deng@oakland.edu Program: Master of Science in Information Technology Management
	Vanessa Lewis Program Assistant (248) 370-2927 vlewis@oakland.edu

• Independent Study Contract
• Petition of Exception (for SBA policies and procedures) 
• Apply to Graduate with the Graduate School

Graduate Assistantship - Apply on Handshake [Job# 8210009]                                                                                    - Due April 1 for fall term; October 1 for winter term.

Schedules of Graduate Business Classes

• Always check MySail for the most up-to-date schedule(s).

New Graduate Students
Now that you’re accepted as a graduate student, you need to activate your OU account, register for classes and pay your bill. Learn about how to get your GrizzCard, orientation dates and available scholarships and assistantships.

• Application for graduate admission

• GMAT preparation courses available at Oakland University 

Bookstore
The Oakland University Bookstore is the main source for textbooks. It is located on the lower level of the Oakland Center. Please refer to the Bookstore website for hours of operation, payment / delivery options, and refund policies.

Career and Life Design Center
The Career and Life Design Center is staffed with professional advisers who are available to assist students, alumni, and employers with career and employment needs. Services available through the office include: Handshake, on-campus recruiting, career fairs, advising with Career and Life Design Coaches, and online resources, guides and tutorials.

Code of Student Conduct and Rights

SBA PC/laptop purchase guidelines

Computer Lab – Elliott Hall
The School of Business Administration operates a computer lab in 215 Elliott Hall. The lab is equipped with Microsoft Office Suite, Internet access and lab monitors are available to assist students.

Degree Requirements – Plan of Work
Students are expected to follow their individualized plan of work. Questions regarding your plan of work should be directed to your adviser. Please be aware that not all courses are offered every term. Prerequisites for all graduate business courses must be observed.

Disability Services
Students with special needs are encouraged to utilize the services provided.

Email
OU email is the official method of communication for students. This includes notifications about grades, tuition bills, financial aid, schedule of classes, and graduation information. The university will hold students accountable for the information sent via email. Therefore, students should check their Oakland email account regularly - at least twice per week.

Graduate / University Policies
Program Policy
Academic Standing
Grading (Appeals)
Academic Records and Technology
Tuition (Financial Services)
Enrollment / Registration
Billing and Payment

Graduate Catalog

Graduation / Commencement

Library
Most university library materials and services are housed in Kresge Library. The library’s automated catalog allows patrons to identify titles held, not only in Kresge Library, but also in the collections at Wayne State University, the University of Detroit - Mercy, Detroit Public Library and a number of other libraries in the area.

Registration for Capstone Courses
Students enrolling in ACC 6995 (MAcc), MGT 5350 or MGT 5360 (MBA) or MIS 6940 (MSITM) will have an audit completed to ensure that all prerequisites for the course have been met.

To register for capstone courses ACC 6995, MGT 5350, MGT 5360 and MIS 6940;

1. Contact your adviser for an override
2. Provide adviser with course number, CRN number and term you wish to take the course
3. The Graduate Business Programs office will notify you when an override has been entered into the SAIL system
4. Register for the course via in SAIL