Dr. Oliva teaches three classes in the full-time Smeal MBA Program at Penn State University's main campus. Click on the links to the left to learn more about the value each course has to offer and the specific requirements needed to complete the course for credit.
Following the "Penn State Principles"
Academic Integrity: According to the Penn State Principles and University Code of Conduct:
Academic integrity is a basic guiding principle for all academic activity at Penn State University, allowing the pursuit of scholarly activity in an open, honest, and responsible manner. In according with the University's Code of Conduct, you must not engage in or tolerate academic dishonesty. This includes, but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, fabrication of information or citations, facilitating acts of academic dishonesty by others, unauthorized possession of examinations, submitting work of another person, or work previously used without informing the instructor, or tampering with the academic work of other students.
Affirmative Action & Sexual Harassment:
The Pennsylvania State University is committed to a policy that all persons
shall have equal access to programs, facilities, admission, and employment
without regard to personal characteristics not related to ability,
performance, or qualifications as determined by University policy or by
Commonwealth or Federal authorities. Penn State does not discriminate
against any person because of age, ancestry, color, disability or handicap,
national origin, race, religious creed, gender, sexual orientation, or
veteran status. Direct all inquiries to the Affirmative Action Office, 211
Willard Building.
Americans with Disabilities Act:
The Smeal College of Business Administration welcomes persons with
disabilities to all of its classes, programs, and events. If you need
accommodations, or have questions about access to buildings where Smeal
College activities are held, please contact us in advance of your
participation or visit. If you need assistance during a class, program, or
event, please contact the member of our staff or faculty in charge. Access
to this course should be arranged by contacting the ISBM at (814) 863-2782.
An Invitation to Students with Learning Disabilities:
It is Penn State's policy to not discriminate against qualified students
with documented disabilities in its educational programs. If you have a
disability-related need for modifications in your testing or learning
situation, your instructor should be notified during the first week of
classes so that your needs can be accommodated. You will be asked to present
documentation from the Office of Disability Services (located in 116 Boucke
Building, 863-1807) that describes the nature of your disability and the
recommended remedy. You may refer to the Nondiscrimination Policy in the
Student Guide to University Policies and Rules.
This site is for educational purposes and for the advancement of Business to Business Practices. © Ralph Oliva, 2003