156 0 L L E G John B. Goddard School of Business & Economics Dr. Lewis Gale, Dean I he John B. Goddard School of Business & Economics is a leader in preparing students for careers in business. The School attracts students from across the nation and around the world. The School's vision for quality education is directed toward the development of individuals with the facility to analyze problems, the resolve to change, the capacity to lead, and the courage to act justly in all chosen endeavors. Over 2000 students are enrolled in undergraduate programs in accounting, information systems and technologies, economics, finance, supply chain management, management, human resource management, and marketing; and over 100 students pursue degrees in the Master of Accounting program as well as the Master of Business Administration program. Students should note that the John B. Goddard School of Business & Economics is accredited nationally by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the premier accrediting agency in the business field. Courses are designed to reflect the rapidly changing business environment. Dedicated faculty use innovative teaching and learning methods throughout the curriculum. The consequences of the global economic environment and international competitive advantage are addressed at the onset of the curriculum and discussed throughout the program. The key issues of technology, quality management, ethics, and entrepreneurship are discussed in many contexts. A unique feature in the curriculum is the Ralph Nye Lecture Series. In this series, business leaders visit Weber State University campus to serve as guest lecturers. A wide variety of speakers include executives who have risen to the top of corporate worlds, entrepreneurs who have nurtured an idea into a viable business, and authors and opinion leaders with special insight into the business environment. These speakers make an invaluable contribution to our educational programs. School Advisor: Betty Tucker 801-626-6534 Location: Wattis Building, Room 211 Telephone Contact: Mary Ann Boles 801-626-7307 Department / Area Listing Degrees Offered Center for Business & Economic Development 160 I MASTFR OF ACCOTJNTTNC International Programs 160 MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Certificate Programs 160 I MB A Pro era m .... 161 Bachelor of A rts and B achelor of Sci en ce Degree programs School of Accountancy 165 are offered in the following areas: MAcc Program 165 Accounting Accounting Programs .... 167 I Busmess Administration (with emphasis in Finance, Supply Business Administration 169 Chain Management, Management, Human Resource Finance Emphasis 171 Management, and Marketing) Supply Chain Management Emphasis 172 Information Systems & Technologies Management Emphasis 173 Economics (Business and General) Human Resource Management Emphasis 174 Associate of Science or Associate of Arts Degree Program Marketing Emphasis 175 offered in: Economics 177 Information Systems & Technologies Information Systems & Technologies 180 I,,. ^ .. 1 ° Minors offered in: Department Chairs/Directors (area code 801) Accounting a +• T-, r> IA** \t ana c-nn I Business Administration Accounting: Dr. Ronald M. Mano 626-6730 I . , , . ., n > Business Administration: Dr. Bruce Handley 626-6729 Economics (teaching minor also available) Economics: Dr. Clifford Nowell 626-6488 Information Systems & Technologies Information Systems & Technologies: Dr. Eric Swedin 395-3553 Institutional Certificates offered in: MAcc Program: Dr. David Durkee 626-6085 International Business and Economics, International Bu siness MBA Program: Dr. Brian Davis 3 95 -3 529 and Economics Langu age Emphasis, Information Systems & Technologies, and Entrepreneurship Weber State University 2006-2007 Catalog