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Doctor of Business Administration
Earn Your Degree Online!
COLUMBIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
RAISING EXPECTATIONS
Raising Expectations
W E L C O M E TO
Columbia Southern University
I f you dream of making a difference on a larger scale, the
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) at Columbia
Southern University (CSU) is for you. Our DBA is one of
few accredited doctoral programs offered completely
online and covers a range of subjects such as business
theories, corporate finance, and research methods.
As a student in our DBA program, you will experience the
personalized service we are best known for firsthand.
You learn on your own terms and your own time, but you
are never on your own. Once you enroll, you will be
assigned a student services representative who will work
with you throughout your DBA program. Course specific
faculty members are also assigned at the beginning of
each course to provide you with the academic support
you need to successfully complete your degree.
While many doctoral programs can take four to six years
to complete, CSU offers accelerated course options that
allow you to graduate in as little as three years. Flexible
Robert G. Mayes programs and open enrollment give you the opportunity
President to begin courses at anytime and study at your own pace.
A doctoral degree is among the most prestigious
educational goals you can pursue. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, professionals
with doctoral degrees earned at least $22,000 more than those with bachelor’s degrees in
2006. Whether you make the decision to pursue your DBA to increase your earning potential,
expand your career options or to simply fulfill your personal commitment of earning a
doctoral degree, you will be personally and professional rewarded for your prudence.
Ralph Waldo Emerson said, “Don’t go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no
path and leave a trail.” As you read through this catalogue, I encourage you to consider the
doors that earning your DBA may open for you. Let CSU prepare you with the expertise you
need to reach your full potential.
Sincerely,
Robert G. Mayes, Jr.
President
Expect more from your online university. Get more from life. 1
CSU
ABOUT About CSU
THE MISSION
The mission of Columbia Southern University is to change lives
through education by offering affordable, flexible, quality academic
opportunities and extraordinary service enabling adults to maximize
their professional and personal potential, and serve the communities
in which they live and work.
ADMINISTRATION
Robert Mayes, MBA Rick Cooper, BS
President Vice President of Military/Corporate
Programs
Joseph A. Manjone, Ed.D.
Dr. Robert G. Mayes, Founder Executive Vice President of Academics Rachael Farris, MS
1945–2005 and Administration Registrar
Chantell Cooley, BS F. Poche Waguespack, MS
One of the nation’s first Vice President of Admissions/ Dean of Students
completely online universities, Partnership Development
Columbia Southern University Richard Gray, Ph.D.
Thomas Cooley, BS Dean of Licensure and Accreditation
was developed to meet the Vice President of Business Affairs
demand for alternatives to the
traditional university experience. Ken Styron, MBA
Degree programs are designed Chief Information Officer
to fit around the work schedules
of military, firefighters, police,
and others with demanding
and unpredictable careers.
Table of Contents
President’s Letter ................1
About CSU..........................2
Why CSU ..........................3
The DBA Goal ....................4
The DBA Program ..............5
Admission ..........................6
Tuition................................7
When Quality Matters ........8
The Learning ......................9
Student Polices ................10
Application ......................11
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WHY
Why CSU CSU
PERSONALIZED SERVICE
Beginning with your initial contact, you'll find that our personalized
service is second to none. Faculty and Staff are dedicated to the These are just some of the
principle that it is only through your success that we succeed. We are qualities you can expect from
readily available to assist you from the application process to our online university.
graduation requirements.
• Quality Online Programs
OPEN ENROLLMENT • Personalized Service
Begin courses at anytime and study when it best fits your schedule. At CSU,
there are no predetermined semester or session dates to contend with. • Open Enrollment
• Self-Paced Programs
SELF PACED PROGRAMS
With CSU, you can set your own pace for completing your degree • No Scheduled Online Sessions
program. Students are allowed 10 weeks to complete each course, but • No Residency Requirements
may finish a course in as little as three weeks depending on how
• Classroom of One
quickly you complete the coursework. Following the DBA Student
Orientation course, you are also given the option to complete one • Affordable Tuition
course at a time or two courses simultaneously.
• Accredited Member DETC
FLEXIBLE LEARNING
Forget the days of scheduled online sessions and on-site test taking, at
CSU residency is not a requirement and coursework can be completed
at times that are most convenient for you. Faculty and staff offer flexible
individualized instruction designed to provide each student with the
guidance and support necessary for successful course completion.
COURSE STRUCTURE
All CSU courses are offered completely online and combine the very
best of online delivery and traditional university textbooks. Each course
includes a course syllabus, assignments and open book exams.
CLASSROOM OF ONE
Once you enroll, you will be assigned a student services representative
who will offer you personal guidance and advice throughout your
degree program. Course specific faculty members are also assigned at
the beginning of each course to provide you with the academic support
you need to successfully complete your degree.
VALUE
When comparing quality and cost – CSU is your best option. Our
tuition is competitively priced to make achieving a quality education
affordable and realistic for the average person. VA benefits are also
available for eligible participants. 1601 18th Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20009
ACCREDITATION 202-234-5100
All CSU programs are accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the
Distance Education and Training Council. The Accrediting Commission
of the Distance Education and Training Council is listed by the U.S.
Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency.
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THE GOAL DBA Goal
The
C overing a range of subjects such as business theories, practices,
and issues, our Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
program is designed to provide students with opportunities to
explore and master business administration. Primary objectives
of this program include equipping students with the knowledge
and ability to:
• Integrate professional business knowledge with skills that
can be applied to enhance an individual’s professional
career and individual growth
• Demonstrate manager/practitioner proficiencies that
Karen J. Smith, Ph.D.
Vice President of Academics advance business theory and practice
and Administration • Assess the relevance of applying theoretical knowledge to
contemporary business problems
• Explain and apply a range of quantitative and qualitative
research methods frequently used in business research
• Discriminate between the behavioral, political, operational,
and strategic issues to optimize organizational effectiveness
Assessing Your Goals
• Analyze and evaluate internal and external environmental
A dissertation committee is organizational influences
responsible for assessing
• Compare and contrast the value of educational experience
achievement of learning objectives
with practical experience
and outcomes. This assessment
is conducted at five points • Prepare for advanced leadership positions
throughout the student’s research
and preparation for dissertation. Our DBA program incorporates the latest technology available to
enhance the online learning experience.
1. Concept Paper (DBA 9306A)
2. Research Methodology
(DBA 9306B)
THE FACULTY
3. Proposal (DBA 9306C) Our faculty’s commitment to
4. Manuscript (DBA 9306D) excellence in teaching is central to the
5. Oral Defense (DBA 9410) CSU mission. Faculty members are
dedicated to fostering a dynamic
online learning environment
characterized by quality courses, the
free exchange of ideas, and high
academic expectations. You can
expect individualized attention,
“Intellectual growth should advice and support throughout your
educational journey.
commence at birth and cease
Dr. Richard C. Gray
only at death.” Dean of Licensure and
– Albert Einstein Accreditation
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THE
The DBA Program DBA
THE PROGRAM OF STUDY
The DBA program consists of 61 semester hours including: You can expect:
• Email grade notifications
• 45 hours of required DBA courses for each assignment
• 12 hours of dissertation courses
• 3 hours of comprehensive exam and dissertation defense • Online course grade book
• 1 hour student orientation course
• Online access to your
All program requirements must be completed through CSU within ten academic records
years of your initial course enrollment.
Course # Title Credit Hours
DBA 7000 Student Orientation 1
DBA 7035 Business, Government and Society 3
DBA 7180 Managerial Economics and Business Theory 3
When I investigated
“
DBA 7240 Doctoral Writing and Inquiry into Research 3
the courses at CSU,
DBA 7310 Statistics for Business Decisions and Research 3
I was really impressed with
DBA 7420 Organizational Behavior and Comparative Management 3 what they offered and the
DBA 7553 Human Resource Management 3 subjects I could take—all
DBA 7632 Business Ethics and Corporate Responsibility 3 without stepping foot into
DBA 8149 Business Research Methods 3 a classroom. My ‘classroom’
was whenever and
”
DBA 8230 Marketing Research and Competitive Strategy 3
wherever I was.
DBA 8341 Corporate Finance 3
DBA 8475 Operations and Supply Chain Management 3 Gary Moulder
MS, Occupational Safety & Health, 2006
DBA 8552 Management Accounting and Control Systems 3
DBA 8671 Technology and Innovation Management 3
DBA 8710 International Business and Global Strategy 3
DBA 8758 Negotiations and Business Strategy 3
DBA 9101 Comprehensive Exams 2
DBA 9306 A Dissertation - Concept Paper 3
DBA 9306 B Dissertation - Methodology / Ethics 3
DBA 9306 C Dissertation - Proposal 3
DBA 9306 D Dissertation - Manuscript 3
DBA 9410 Dissertation Defense 1
Total Credit Hours 61
All students enrolled in the DBA program must complete DBA 7000
and DBA 7035 as their first enrollment. DBA 7000 consists of four
assignments: Writing, Critical Thinking, Computer Capability, Employee
Handbook. Dismissal is possible if the student does not score a 79 or
above.
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ADMISSIONS
Admissions
At Columbia Southern University, we have an open International English Language Testing System Exam
admissions policy. Applications and enrollment are (IELTS) is also acceptable.
accepted throughout the calendar year.
THE ADMISSION PROCESS
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Complete the application for admission
Columbia Southern University has an open admission Step 1 located in the back of this catalogue, or
policy. Applications for Admission and Enrollment are
submit your application online by visiting
accepted throughout the calendar year.
www.columbiasouthern.edu. Please
submit your current resume and academic
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS transcripts along with your application.
Columbia Southern University seeks doctoral students
with strong intellectual and academic preparation; breath
Within five to ten days, you will receive
and depth of managerial experience; and the capacity for Step 2 written verification of the decision to
disciplined scholarly investigation.
accept or deny your application from the
Chair of Doctoral Studies. If accepted, you
Requirements for admission into our DBA program
will receive a degree plan outlining courses
include:
you need to complete, conditions of
• A master’s degree from an accredited institution
admission, and any additional
in business or a related field with a minimum
information or documentation deemed
3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
necessary.
• Fluency in the English language
• Advanced writing experience
• Documentation of relevant academic experience Step 3
Contact the admissions department or
• Two years minimum of professional experience visit our website
(www.columbiasouthern.edu) to enroll.
Applicants who earned a master’s degree at an non-English Our open enrollment allows you to begin
speaking institution will be required to post a minimum your program at anytime. The Admissions
score of 550 in the paper-based version or 80 in the Department will walk you through the
internet-based version of the Test of English as a Foreign process of enrolling and registering for
Language (TOEFL). A score of at least Band 6 on the your first course.
Quality Service
Apply now with no
obligation to enroll and
you will experience our
quality service firsthand.
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TUITION
Tuition
Tuition* Per Credit Hour The following partial list of companies
offer employee tuition reimbursement.
DBA Courses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $300.00
Tuition is payable in U.S. funds. Columbia Southern University accepts Checks, Money Orders, Anheuser Busch, Inc.
Visa, MasterCard, and American Express.
Amoco Health Service
Ball Park Brands
APPLICANT/STUDENT FEES
Fees may apply to certain services rendered. Charges are as follows: Bayer Corporation
Bell South
Fee Amount Carnival Cruise Lines
Application Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25 domestic/$50 international Chevron
Online Library Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50 City of Orange Beach, AL
Dissertation Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,200 to be paid in equal
increments of $300 upon City of Pensacola, FL
enrolling in DBA 9306A, City of Marietta, GA
DBA 9306B, DBA 9306C, Conoco Phillips
and DBA 9306D
Delta Air Lines
Graduation Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75
30 Day Course Extension Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . $50 Dupont
Leave of Absence Fee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50 Federal Express
Return Check Fee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25 Federal Protective Service
Late Payment Fee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15
Additional Transcript Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10 Ford Motor Company
Change of Payment Plan Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50 General Electric
All fees are nonrefundable. General Motors
Georgia Pacific
CSU BOOK GRANT Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.
Textbooks are provided at no cost through the CSU Book Grant. Students who
Home Depot
do not successfully complete a course will be responsible for the return/cost of
the course textbook(s). International Paper
John Hopkins University
PAYMENT OPTIONS Kraft Foods
Lockhead Martin Systems Integration
Per Course Enrollment Full Payment
Nabisco
Tuition may be paid by check, money order or credit card. NASA Kennedy Space Center
State of Ohio Workforce
Per Course Enrollment Payment Plan Sara Lee Foods
Tuition may be split over two payments and automatically charged to a Shell Oil Products
credit card. Half of the tuition due is charged to a credit card upon Texaco
enrollment and the other half is charged to the same credit card in four
UPS
weeks. A credit card is required to participate in this payment plan.
Verizon
Corporate Direct Billing Whirlpool Corporation
Tuition is billed to the corporation responsible for funding an
employee’s tuition. Approved company or government vouchers or
purchase orders must accompany enrollment agreements.
* Tuition Rates are subject to change at any time. Please check www.columbiasouthern.edu/programs/dba/financial.asp for the
most updated information.
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GETTING STARTED
Getting Started
Fitting an education into your already busy schedule is not easily done, but
“
I travel often and it is possible. Our completely online DBA programs are designed with the
Columbia Southern flexibility you need to fit your education around career and family
University travels with me. commitments. You can begin at anytime and study at a pace that best fits
Having the benefit of a your lifestyle.
classroom without walls
allows me to travel, attend GETTING STARTED
class and not miss
”
You will first complete our two week Student Orientation course. This
a single lesson.
course is designed to familiarize you with CSU procedures, policies,
resources, and course structures. After completing this course, you should
Brian Edwards be able to:
BS, Business Administration, 2002
MBA, Business Administration, 2004 • List the tips for successful navigation of CSU courses
• Identify the primary contacts available to CSU students
• Explain the process of submitting examinations
• Explain the process of securing an official to proctor your final
examination and the requirements for taking the final exam
UNIVERSITY PARTNERS • Describe the characteristics of successful students at CSU
• Identify methods and tips for writing effective course papers
At CSU, we are committed to providing • Explain the process for enrollment, course registration, and
our students with resources that will ordering textbooks
enhance their educational experience. • Identify and discuss the student support services available at CSU
Our partnerships with the following • Discuss the university policies pertaining to course completion,
universities help us fulfill this leave of absences, grading, fees, academic integrity and graduation
commitment by offering CSU students a
Each time you register for a course, you will receive email notification that
larger selection of degree programs to
the registration has been processed. This email contains online account
choose from.
information and instructions for accessing your course. Within each course,
you will find a detailed study guide that provides everything you need to
get started.
The
University
of North STUDENT RESOURCES
Alabama Online Library—Our online library offers access to a wealth of reference
materials and professional librarians available to answer your questions 24
hours a day and 7 days a week. To take advantage of this resource, you will
be required to pay a one-time fee of $50.
myCSU Student Portal—Filled with tools for managing your student
experience, some of the features offered include:
• The Latest CSU News and Announcements
• Student Success Center
• Event Calendar
• Easy Access to All Student Forms
• Policies
• Course Information
• Student Emails
Additional features to enhance the CSU student experience are scheduled
for release later this year. For more information, please contact the CSU
Student Services Department at (877) 323-4471.
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LEARNING
The Learning
CURRICULA
Curricula for all CSU programs are designed to reflect today’s evolving BECOME A CSU LEARNING PARTNER
business climate. Whether you’re involved in a DBA course or conducting
graduate research, you will develop relevant skills and valuable perspectives Consider the advantages a more
you can apply to your career. Courses and project assignments also educated, qualified workforce can
incorporate work-related issues to reinforce your knowledge of concepts generate for your organization and
and theories with real world experience. ask your employer to join the list
of CSU learning partners. As a CSU
learning partner, your organization
COURSE SEQUENCE will receive the following benefits:
Students are required to complete courses in the sequence outlined on their
• 10 % Tuition Discount
degree plan. The course sequence was selected to provide a structured
curriculum that prepares you for each course as it is introduced. Students • Application Fee Waiver
earn DBA Candidacy Status following completion of the third DBA course. • Text Book Grant
Spouses and children of employees are
TESTING AND EVALUATION also eligible for these benefits.
DBA courses are divided into eight units. Our assessment instruments for
non-dissertation DBA courses include:
“
We are always looking
• Unit assessments
for ways to enhance the
• Discussion board assignments educational opportunities
for our staff. Online degree
• Article reviews
programs like those offered
• Case studies at Columbia Southern
• Research Papers or
University make it easier for
our employees to fulfill their
• Final examinations personal and professional
All non-dissertation DBA courses include eight unit assessments. Most aspirations, and since we
courses also include one or more of the other assessment instruments. offer generous tuition
reimbursement benefits,
All course examinations are open book, allowing you to study and submit easier for us to support
assignments at times most convenient for you. Only final exams are
proctored.
DOCTORAL DISSERTATION
Doctoral students are required to complete a dissertation that will
them in their efforts.
Gwen MacKenzie ”
Sarasota Memorial President & CEO
be approved by and defended before a dissertation committee. The
defense may take place "at a distance" and no degree shall be awarded
If your employer is interested in
without majority of committee approval. CSU will assist students in
the dissemination and publication of their research. Information
becoming a CSU learning partner,
regarding this capstone doctoral requirement is published in the e-mail Chantell Cooley,
Dissertation Handbook. VP of Partnership Development, at
learningpartners@columbiasouthern.edu
or visit our web page
www.columbiasouthern.edu/learningpartners.
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POLICIES Policies
Student
As you progress through your course, you will receive TRANSCRIPTS
e-mail grade notifications for each assignment and you A transcript bearing the University seal and signature of
may view your grades through the online course grade the Registrar is the official copy of your permanent
book. In addition, the Student Access Site provides you academic record. A transcript will be provided to you at
with online access to your academic record. Here you time of graduation. Additional transcripts may be
can view information about your course and upload obtained by written request.
papers or project files.
NON DISCRIMINATION POLICY
ACADEMIC PROGRESS CSU provides equal educational opportunities and does
not discriminate with respect to race, religion, national
A doctoral student must enroll in his/her next course
origin, sexual orientation, physical handicap, age,
within 6-weeks of completion of the previous course to
marital status, or status such as disabled veteran.
maintain satisfactory academic progress.
TRANSFER CREDIT
GOOD STANDING Transfer credit is limited to 15% of the total doctoral
For a doctoral student to be in good standing, a credits required to complete the degree. The courses
minimum cumulative GPA 3.0 must be maintained. must be relevant to the student’s program of study and
equivalent in both content and degree level of graduate
ACADEMIC PROBATION courses. In all cases, an institution must conform to its
A doctoral student may be placed on academic state regulatory agency’s requirements on the amount of
probation due to violation of academic integrity or if transfer credit allowed.
his/her grade point average (GPA) falls below 3.0 on a
4.0 scale. POLICY DISCLAIMER
A doctoral student has one 10-week period to show CSU is committed to ensuring our students are kept
improvement in his/her GPA and a maximum of two abreast of the latest principles, theories, and applications
10-week periods to bring the GPA to 3.0 or higher. pertaining to their studies. As such, CSU reserves the
right to make changes as deemed appropriate in our
LEAVE OF ABSENCE course offerings, curricula, academic policies, and other
Should issues arise in your professional or personal life rules and regulations affecting students without prior
that require you to set your studies aside for a time, you notification.
may request a Leave of Absence (LOA) for up to six
months.
During your tenure as a CSU doctoral student, you are
allowed a total of three LOA’s not to exceed one LOA per
calendar year.
Ever wonder what the corporate world is looking for in a DBA graduate?
At a recent symposium on e-learning sponsored by George Mason University, key participants in the corporate arena conducted
a brainstorming session on their requirements for doctoral graduates:
Today’s businesses need solution providers— Instead of designers, they want performance
not idea generators. consultants and people who understand
organizational behavior, business metrics, business
They want people who understand knowledge
process modeling, and e-commerce.
management—not people who could develop software.
They need people who understand performance
They want practitioners, not leaders.
centered design and organizational design and
They need people who build models. development.
Get there with CSU Complete your Application for Admission today—you will be glad you did.
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C OLUMBIA S OUTHERN U NIVERSITY APPLICATION
Application for Admission
Doctor of Business Administration Date _____/_____/______
APPLICANT INFORMATION S.S. #_____-____-_______
Sex (circle one) M F
Date of Birth:
______/______/________
Mr. Ms.
Name
Address
City State Zip
Country
E-Mail Marital Status
Telephone: Business ( ) Home ( )
Best Contact Time
Present Employer Position
City State Zip
Is your employer a CSU Learning Partner? Yes No
(Students employed by Learning Partners are eligible for a 10% tuition discount.)
Through what source did you learn of Columbia Southern University? Please provide details in the space provided.
Internet Search Magazine Ad Education Officer Conference Flyer/Poster E-mail
Direct Mail Referral Other
Details:
examples: name search engine used (such as google, msn or other); name magazine or other print source; name internet source; learning partner...
PREVIOUS EDUCATION
Please attach a copy of the transcripts from all colleges and universities you have attended. Legible copies of
transcripts will suffice for evaluative purposes. Please provide both front and back page of transcripts if possible. If
you do not have a copy of a transcript, please contact the Registrar’s Office at the college or university you attended
and have an official transcript sent to the Registrar’s Office at CSU for our evaluation. An official copy of all
transcripts must be submitted to CSU within 60 days after you enroll.
College/University Name Date Graduated Degree Earned Major Credits Earned
21982 University Lane • Orange Beach, AL 36561 • 800-359-3979 • FAX: 251-224-0570
DOCTOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION — Application for Admission
RESUME OF PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
Please provide a current resume of your professional work experience since earning your bachelor’s degree. A
minimum of two years of professional experience is a requirement for admission.
APPLICATION FEE
Your completed application must include a nonrefundable Application Fee.
Select one: $25.00 Domestic (USA & Canada) $50.00 International
Method of Payment VISA/MC AMEX DISCOVER CHECK ENCLOSED
Card No. ______________________________________ Exp. Date_____________
Name on Card _____________________________________________________
SCOPE OF ACCREDITATION
The Doctor of Business Administration at CSU is recognized as an accredited program through the Distance
Education and Training Council (DETC). All DETC accredited programs up to and including the professional
doctoral program level are formally recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
I certify that to the best of my knowledge the information provided in this application is accurate and complete.
I understand that if this information or any other information upon which my admission is based is found to
be inaccurate or incomplete, Columbia Southern University may rescind my degree. If I am admitted and enroll
at Columbia Southern University, I agree to abide by the rules and regulations of the University as contained in
the University Catalogue and on the University website. I acknowledge that all official transcripts that I submit
to the school will become the property of the University and will not be forwarded to another institution or
returned to me.
/ / /
Applicant Signature Date
21982 University Lane • Orange Beach, AL 36561 • 800-359-3979 • FAX: 251-224-0570
Technology at your Fingertips—
DBA on your Resumé
COLUMBIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
21982 University Lane • Orange Beach, AL 36561
800.359.3979 • Fax: 251.224.0570
