Attendance Requirements
In accordance with the Core Culture of being present, the EMBA program requires students to attend each class in-person. Attendance at all class sessions is expected and vital for academic success. Viewing class recordings cannot be substituted for attending class in-person. It is up to each student to understand how absences may impact their overall performance and grades in their courses. It is the student's responsibility to communicate with faculty and make up missed class materials once an excused absence is approved.
EMBA-NY Absence Policy-Core Classes & Capital Markets
Should an EMBA-NY student need to miss a core class or Capital Markets, they should notify the Office of Student Affairs (OSA) by submitting the Absence Request Form. After submitting this form, your advisor will inform you if your absence has been excused. An unexcused absence for a core class session comes with a minimum penalty of 1% off your final grade. No more than 9 hours (3 class sessions) of excused absences will be approved per 3 credit course. No more than 6 hours (2 class sessions) of excused absences per 1.5-credit course.
- Residence Week/Weekends are mandatory. No excused absences.
- EMBA-NY students can be excused from up to 27 hours of class (9 three-hour class sessions) over the duration of the program for personal conflicts such as:
- Work commitments
- Pre-arranged travel/vacation
- Weddings
- The following situations will not be approved for an excused absence:
- Additional travel before/after an international seminar
- Attending a CBS event/conference that takes place during your class day
- Course conflicts in elective terms
- Attending a Chazen-led trip
- Students will not be permitted to attend a Chazen-led trip if it conflicts with a core course.
- Other excused absences: In accordance with University policy, the following absences can be excused without counting towards the excused absence allotment referenced above. OSA and faculty retain the right to request documentation where appropriate. Please note that you are still expected to submit the Absence Request Form for the following reasons:
- Illness (such as COVID)
- Bereavement
- Religious Observance
- Court Appearance
- Military Service
- Family emergencies (such as serious illness or death)
Electives
OSA does not assist with tracking or approving elective class absences (other than Capital Markets). While we recommend instructors mirror the policies established for core classes, it is at each faculty member's discretion how they want to handle excused absence requests. Please review your instructor’s syllabus for details on how attendance will affect your grade. Communicate any absences directly to the instructor. Echo360 course recording information is available on ITG's website. Instructors are not required to record all elective class sessions.
EMBA-Global Absence Policy
Students are required to be present for all core class weeks. Absences are permitted for extenuating circumstances only. Students should reach out to the faculty and OSA regarding excused absences (for religious observances; personal, medical, and family emergencies; military service; court appearances such as jury duty; and marriage ceremonies in which the student is the bride, groom, or member of the wedding party). Unexcused absences may have ramifications on your grades and participation requirements for the course, depending on the professor's requirements.