155 John B. Goddard School of Business and Economics Dr. E. Jeffery Livingston, Interim Dean I he John B. Goddard School of Business and 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, logistics and operations 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 and 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: Path Sanchez 801-626-6534 Location: Wattis Building, Room 211 Telephone Contact Mary Ann Boles 801-626-7307 Department / Area Listing Center for Business & Economic Development 159 International Programs 159 Certificate Programs 159 M.B.A. Program 160 School of Accountancy 164 Business Administration 168 Finance Emphasis 170 Logistics and Operations Management Emphasis 171 Management Emphasis 172 Human Resource Management Emphasis 173 Marketing Emphasis 175 Economics 176 Information Systems & Technologies 179 Department Chairs (ctrea code 801) Accounting: Dr. Ronald M. Mano 626-6730 Business Administration: Dr. Bruce Handley 626-6729 Economics: Dr. Clifford Nowell 626-6488 Information Systems & Technologies: Ms. Betty Tucker.... 395-3549 Degrees Offered MASTER OF ACCOUNTING MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science Degree programs are offered in the following areas: Accounting Business Administration (with emphasis in Finance, Logistics & Operations Management, Management, Human Resource Management, and Marketing) Inf ormation Systems & Technologies Economics (Business and General) Associate of Science or Associate of Arts Degree Program offered in: Information Systems & Technologies Minors offered in: Accounting Business Administration Economics (teaching minor also available) Information Systems & Technologies Institutional Certificates offered in: International Business and Economics, International Business and Economics Language Emphasis, Information Systems & Technologies, and Entrepreneurship General PROFILE ENROLLMENT STUDENT AFFAIRS ACADEMIC INFO DEGREE REQ GENED Jnterdisciplinary FYE HNRS BIS/BAT LIBS INTRD MINORS Applied Science & Technology CEET CS MFET/MET CMT DGET ENGR AUSV/ATTC IDT SST TBE Arts & Humanities COMM ENGL FL DANC MUSC THEA ART/ARTH Business & ECON MBA MACC/ACTG BSAD FIN LOM MGMT MKTG ECON/QUAN 1ST Education MED CHF ATHL/AT HLTH/NUTR PE/REC EDUC Heaifh Professions CLS DENT PAR HTHS HAS/HIM REST Science BTNY CHEM GEO MATH/MTHE MICR PHYS ZOOL Social & Behavioral Sciences MCJ/CJ ECON GEOG HIST POLS PHIL PSY SW GERT ANTH AERO MILS NAVS Continuing Ed Davis Campus Weber State University 2005 - 2006 Catalog