1. STEP 1: Apply for the comprehensive exam
   
   After you apply, your Advisor will review your course history to make sure you are eligible, then email you with information about what to do next. At this time, you will be added to the Blackboard course for your comprehensive exam.
2. STEP 2: Complete a Network, webcam, and microphone test
   
   Test your network connection, webcam, and microphone. *note* Use the same computer and connection for your test that you will be using on the day of your Comp Exam.
3. STEP 3: Create a PowerPoint presentation AND Kaltura video at least 14 days prior to your desired exit interview.
   
   Video must be between 8-10 minutes in length.
   
   Your video must show both your screen/slides and your face when presenting.
   
   If your Kaltura video presentation does not show both your screen and YOU presenting, or if your video does not fall between 8-10 minutes exactly, your exam materials will not be accepted and you will not be allowed to schedule your exam.
   
   We strongly recommend you refer to the sample presentation provided in the Blackboard class when you sign up for the comprehensive exam, or available from your advisor.
4. STEP 4: Upload your Kaltura Video and PowerPoint presentation to Blackboard
   
   The faculty committee will review your materials and grade the video as pass/fail.
5. STEP 5: Schedule the Oral Interview
   
   After you receive a "grade" for your video, you will be scheduled for an exit interview with a program director. 

• Please refer to the instructions, materials, and templates in the Blackboard course. If you have questions or would like to prepare in advance of qualifying for the Comp Exam, please contact your academic advisor. 
  
  1. Introduction (2 minutes maximum): The candidate must introduce a short description of professional and/or academic experience at the beginning of the presentation. 
     
     
  2. Body of presentation (8 minutes maximum): Candidate must explain how the mastered each of the seven MSOM program outcomes and ten Operations Management Decisions using real-world experience and/or coursework. Passing a program outcome must include: the outcome listed on the slide (multiple outcomes can be on one slide), an example and discussing the outcome. Coverage of each area should be balanced.
     
     
  3. The Ten Operations Management Decisions must be covered. Discuss how the ten Operations Management Decisions and the MSOM program curriculum will fit into your career plans and how it has complemented current or past work. PowerPoint slides must be used for the presentation and include a live video inset of the candidate while giving the presentation.

To prepare for the presentation, students should review the main ideas from each course and how they relate to the seven MSOM program outcomes. It is very helpful to keep textbooks and notes for each class. Some useful review techniques include re-reading class notes; making an outline of principal concepts from each course; preparing a glossary of key terms, theories, and leaders/ideas in specific fields. It is also helpful to review the Course Descriptions and Objectives from the courses you have taken.

Application must be completed by deadlines below.  Once the application is received, Advisors will verify the student’s eligibility before adding them to the Blackboard course where students submit comp exam materials.

• Fall - November 1
• Spring - April 1
• Summer – June 15

Materials must be submitted in Blackboard by:

• Fall - November 10
• Spring - April 10
• Summer – June 30