Baruch College Finds Problems in Business Program An internal investigation at the Zicklin School of Business at Baruch College has uncovered "irregularities" in its executive master's degree programs, and the college has taken disciplinary measures against faculty and staff members involved, Baruch officials said on Sunday. A statement released by the college said that 15 students were "affected by alleged improprieties," and that they would be allowed to "complete any work necessary if it is found they have not properly completed all of the requirements for their executive master's degree." According to The New York Post, Chris Koutsoutis, who had held the title of administrative director of executive programs at the Zicklin School of Business, was accused by college officials of faking professors" signatures. By doing so, Mr. Koutsoutis was able to improve the grades of students who might otherwise have been dropped from an executive education program. Mr. Koutsoutis told The Post that he agreed to leave the school. "They did not like the way I was doing my job, and we mutually agreed I should leave," he was quoted as saying. A spokeswoman for Baruch, Christina Latouf, declined to explain the nature of the wrongdoing or to identify the individuals responsible, but the statement indicated that the administrator responsible for the programs was placed on leave. Baruch is part of the City University of New York. The CUNY Office of Legal Affairs has also notified law enforcement agencies of the situation. Ms. Latouf, however, declined to comment on what particular allegations CUNY had passed on to the authorities. According to Baruch's statement, the investigation included interviews with students and with members of the faculty and staff, and an examination of records. In response, the college formed two committees: One will examine the executive education programs and "guide their redesign," and another is reviewing the records of the 15 students whose grades were affected. None of the 15 students are expected to lose a degree, according to the statement. The Zicklin School of Business offers executive master's degrees for entrepreneurs to pursue advanced degrees while they continue working. For example, the 22-month Executive Master's of Business Administration program meets once a week, mostly on Saturdays, according to the school's Web site. The fees for that program total $73,000.