John B. Goddard School of Business & Economics 173 Completion of a course in college algebra or equivalent is required to enroll in MBA courses. Basic computer competency is also required. Grade Requirements: Students must complete all MBA program courses with a grade of "C-" or higher. In addition, the overall program GPA must be 3.0 or higher. Credit Hours Requirements: Twelve credit hours of MBA elective courses. Courses Required for Graduate Certificate Required Courses • MBA 6740 - Principles of Contract Management (3) • MBA 6750 - Financial Asp ects of Co ntract Management (3) • MBA 6760 - Legal Aspects of Contract Management (3) Elective Courses Select one of the following: • MBA 6540 - Negotiations (3) or • MBA 6580 - Project Management (3) Environmental Sustainability for Business Graduate Certificate MBA Program Director: Matt Mouritsen, 801-626-8151 MBA Enrollment Director: Mark Stevenson, 801-395- 3528 MBA Department Secretary: Sally Taylor 801-395-3519 Location: Davis Campus - 2750 N. University Park Blvd., Layton The Certificate in Environmental Sustainability for Business is designed for graduate students to explore and evaluate how business organizations can address environmental issues to meet societal needs and create competitive advantages. Students must complete four courses (12 credit hours) of existing MBA elective courses in environmental sustainability in order to be awarded the Certificate in Environmental Sustainability for Business. The certificate can be completed along with the MBA Degree at the Goddard School of Business and Economics or as a stand-alone certificate. Program Prerequisite: Applicants must possess a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution or be in the final stage of completing the undergraduate degree. Completion of a course in college algebra or equivalent is required to enroll in MBA courses. Basic computer competency is also required. Grade Requirements: Students must complete all MBA program courses with a grade of "C-" or higher. In addition, the overall program GPA must be 3.0 or higher. Credit Hour Requirements: Twelve credit hours of existing MBA elective courses in environmental sustainability. Courses Required for Graduate Certificate • MBA 6700 - Managing for Environmental Sustainability (3) • MBA 6710 - Accounting and Finance for Environmental Sustainability (3) • MBA 6720 - Environmental Economics for Sustainable Business (3) • MBA 6730 - Consulting Project in Environmental Sustainability (3) Information Systems & Technologies: Information Assurance Graduate Certificate MBA Program Director: Matt Mouritsen, 801-626-8151 MBA Enrollment Director: Mark Stevenson, 801-395-3528 MBA Department Secretary: Sally Taylor 801-395-3519 Location: Davis Campus - 2750 N. University Park Blvd., Layton A student may apply for a certificate in Information Systems & Technologies provided he or she has fulfilled the following criteria: 1. Course Work Required (13 credit hours) • MBA 6310 - Information Technology in the Enterprise (3) • MBA 6640 - Information Assurance in the Enterprise (3) • 1ST 6800 - Directed Studies (l) and two of the following • MBA 6530 - E-Business (3) • MBA 6630 - Networking & Information Systems (3) • MACC 6570 - Information Systems Auditing (3) 2. Prerequisite degree: Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Science (BS), Master of Accounting (MACC), Master of Taxation (MTAX) or Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from Weber State University, John B. Goddard School of Business & Economics or any AACSB accredited business school. Any student who has been admitted to the MACC, MTAX or the MBA program is also eligible for this certificate. Master of Accounting Program Program Director: Ryan Pace, 801-626-7562 An accounting professional in today's environment must possess a high level of technical competence, a sense of commitment to service, communication skills, analytical skills, and the ability to work well with people. To obtain the required body of knowledge and to develop the skills and abilities needed to be successful accounting professionals, serious consideration must be given to study beyond a four- year baccalaureate program. The Master of Accounting (MACC) Program provides an additional year of training for the professional accountant. In addition, the MACC satisfies the requirements of the Utah Certified Public Accountant Weber State University 2012-2013 Catalog