Independent Study allows a student to pursue a topic of his or her own area of interest or to pursue a course that may not be offered during a particular term. The student must obtain written permission from the program prior to enrollment and should consult an advisor in Student Affairs first for details. The complete guidelines for Independent Study are as follows:

• The student must obtain and complete an Independent Study Application/Approval Form from Student Affairs.
• If requesting the independent study to satisfy a concentration requirement, the student must have approval from the concentration coordinator and professor overseeing the study. This request is rarely approved.
• If requesting the independent study to satisfy an MBA elective, the student must have written approval from MBA Student Affairs and the professor overseeing the study.
• A student may enroll in up to four credit hours in Independent Study during the second year.
• Summer registration for Independent Study is not permitted.
• Independent Study credit will be included in the maximum allowed 20 semester hours.
• Department will provide course number, instructor's Course Reference Number (CRN), and section number for the independent study.
• The student must submit completed and approved form to MBA Student Affairs for final approval and processing.