Academic Honors (Graduation with Distinction/High Distinction)
For the purpose of determining academic honors for MBAs and MAccs, grades
are converted into value points and an average is computed for each student.
For Full-Time MBAs, two calculations are done-one with MAP (BA 553) and one
without. Students who qualify under either calculation are eligible for
honors and may be recommended by the faculty to receive their degree "With
High Distinction" or "With Distinction.” The University posts the award on
the transcript and diploma when the degree is conferred. Honors for dual
degree students are calculated by using all credit hours, both business and
non-business, elected in terms when the student was registered in the
Business School. The point conversions for honors range as follows:
- High Distinction: 3.500 to 4.000
- Distinction: 3.250 to 3.499
To evaluate records for academic honors, the following equivalencies
apply:
- Excellent = A+, A = 4 value points
- Good = A- = 3 value points
- Pass = B+, B = 2 value points
- Low Pass = B-, C+, C, C- = 1 value point
- Fail = D, E, ED, NR = 0 value points
Note that value points as listed are not a grading scale, but are solely
used to determine academic honors. To determine the average, total the
equivalent value points for each grade earned and divide by the total number
of class credits completed (CTP). Some student records may include grades
earned under both the Business School grading system and the grading scales
used by other University of Michigan schools and colleges. Grades earned in
undergraduate level language courses do not count when calculating academic
honors. Class rank is not computed.
Honor Societies
- Beta Gamma Sigma: Beta Gamma Sigma is a national honorary
business administration fraternity. Membership in Beta Gamma Sigma is
the highest national recognition a student can receive in an
undergraduate or master's program in business or management accredited
by the American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business. To be
eligible for membership, a student must rank in the upper 7 percent of
the junior class, upper 10 percent of the senior class, or upper 20
percent of the graduating master's class. Beta Gamma Sigma contacts
eligible candidates for admission.
- Financial Management Association National Honor Society: The
Financial Management Association is a professional organization that
sponsors a national honor society for finance students. Membership
requires outstanding scholastic achievement in both finance and
accounting courses.
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