higher are eligible for credit. However, some courses, such as the General Education MATH and ENGL Core requirements, may require a higher grade. 2. Students should establish transfer of general education work prior to meeting with the John B. Goddard School of Business & Economics' Coordinator of Academic Advisement. The Coordinator will consult with Goddard School academic departments to determine credit toward specific Goddard School requirements and address further transfer issues. 3. The Utah System of Higher Education (USHE) Transfer Credit Guide has been established to indicate articulation of equivalent courses between the in-state public colleges and universities. Credits from business courses transferred from institutions not covered by the USHE Transfer Credit Guide are accepted only if approved by the appropriate Goddard School academic departments. Documentation which allows the Coordinator and department chairs to assess the content of courses taken may be required. This documentation may include: catalogs or bulletins; course outlines or syllabi; and transcripts. In the majority of cases, course credit which is not obsolete (see previous page) taken at institutions accredited by AACSB International will be accepted and applied to the Goddard School's graduation requirements. 4. The Goddard School may require validation for courses taken at other institutions before credit is applied to Goddard School requirements. This validation may consist of either: passing a challenge exam; or completing the next course in a related sequence with a grade of "C" or better. Validation may be required where upper division credit is sought for lower division course work taken at another institution. 5. Students are reminded that the Weber State catalog states, "Acceptance of credit should not be confused with its application. Transfer credit may or may not apply to Weber State's graduation requirements, regardless of the number of credits transferred. Credit other than that intended wholly to meet general education requirements, will be applied to Weber State's specific degree program requirements upon the recommendation of the appropriate department chair." This means credit that is accepted by Weber State may, or may not, apply to specific requirements within the John B. Goddard School of Business & Economics. 6. Students transferring credits from institutions outside the U.S. should follow the guidelines for International Students. Transfer credits should appear on the student's WSU transcript before meeting with the GSBE Coordinator of Academic Advisement or major department chair. Center for Business & Economic Development Director: Ms. Beverly King Location: Wattis Business Building, Room 218 Telephone: 801-626-7232 I he Center for Business and Economic Development fosters a broad and continuing partnership between businesses, government agencies, and the John B. Goddard School of Business & Economics. The Center encourages and facilitates professional development opportunities for faculty and students, promotes business and economic development in the community, and serves as a community resource for entrepreneur- ship and small business management. As a service organization, the Center provides business and technical assistance, training and education, and information to businesses and government agencies. Following is a list of specific programs and services of the Center. 197 Small Business Development Center The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is a partnership between Weber State University, the U.S. Small Business Administration, and the Utah Governor's Office of Economic Development. The SBDC provides a wide variety of seminars, workshops and courses in small business and entrepreneurship, as well as management assistance to small and emerging businesses in Northern Utah. Areas of consultation include business assessment and planning, marketing research and strategy, financial analysis and planning, debt and equity funding development, information technology, and human resource management. Small Business Institute The Small Business Institute (SBI) uses teams of senior-level or graduate students to provide management consulting and technical assistance to small business concerns. Students participating in the program receive university credit and the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills in a real-world setting. Participating businesses receive management assistance at no charge. Child Center for Entrepreneurship The William H. Child Center for Entrepreneurship supports the education of students in the creation of new business organizations, whether start-up firms, joint ventures or new subsidiaries of existing companies. Specific programs sponsored by the Center include the Utah Collegiate Entrepreneur Award program, an annual student business plan competition, outreach entrepreneurship education programs in area high schools, and student organizations, such as the Weber Entrepreneurs Association (WEA) and Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE). International Programs I he John B. Goddard School of Business & Economics offers a number of curricular programs and study opportunities designed to enhance the global expertise of our students. • Study abroad programs to China, Hong Kong, South-east Asia, Latin America, Africa, and Europe are regularly offered through the WSU Foreign Language Department, WSU Asian Studies Alliance and other academic departments on campus. • The John B. Goddard School of Business & Economics signed a cooperative agreement with Fachhochschule Hof of the Federal Republic of Germany. Under the terms of the agreement, our students can enroll at Fachhochschule Hof without any additional tuition charge. The same privilege is extended to Hof students who enroll at WSU. Each year WSU students will spend a term as students at Fachhochschule Hof and students from Fachhochschule Hof will spend a term at WSU taking business courses. • The School offers an International Certificate which may be awarded with a baccalaureate degree offered by the School. This program is described below. Certificate Programs International Business & Economics institutional certificate A student graduating with a Bachelor's Degree in Business or Economics may apply for a certificate of competency in International Business & Economics provided he or she has fulfilled the following criteria: Genera) PROFILE ENROLLMENT STUDENT AFFAIRS ACADEMIC INFO DEGREE REQ GENED Engaged Learning & Interdisciplinary OUR/CBL HNRS/BIS ESL LIBS INTRD MINORS Applied Science & Technology AUSV/ATTC CMT CEET/EE CS MFET/ETM MET DGET ENGR IDT SST TBE Arts & Humanities MPC/MENG COMM ENGL FL DANC MUSC THEA ART/ARTH Business & Eeon MBA MACC/MTAX ACTG BS AD/FIN MGMT MKTG SCM ECON/QUAN 1ST Education MSAT/MED CHF AT/HLTH NUTR/PEP/REC HPHP COURSES ATHL/PE EDUC Heafth Professions MHA/MSN MSRS DENT PAR HTHS HAS/HIM MLS NRSG RADT DMS/NUCM RATH REST Science BTNY CHEM GEO MATH/MTHE MICR PHYS/ASTR ZOOL Social & Behavioral Sciences MCJ/CJ ECON GEOG HIST POLS/PHIL PSY SW/GERT SOC/ANTH AERO MILS NAVS Continuing Ed Davis Campus Weber State University 2011 - 2012 Catalog