154 Everyone working in business needs a knowledge of these areas. Students should take course work within the Functional Core as they are completing the courses within the Major Discipline. Many of the courses in the Functional Core are prerequisites for other classes. Keep this in mind as you plan your schedule. MAJOR DISCIPLINE Different majors within the John B. Goddard School of Business and Economics designate different course work within the Major Discipline. You should consult the Degrees/Programs listing for the Major course work required in Accounting, Information Systems Sc Technologies, Economics, Finance, Logistics Operations Management, Management, Human Resource Management, and Marketing. Importantly, students should begin taking courses within their major area before completing all of the courses in the Cross-Functional and Functional Cores. Graduation Requirements 1. GPA Requirement: Candidates for minors, associate degrees, and the bachelor of arts and bachelor of science degrees must complete all prerequisite and required business and economics courses with a grade of "C-" or higher. In addition, the overall university and overall business and economics GPA must be 2.5 or higher. 2. Residency Requirement: Candidates for the bachelor of arts or bachelor of science degree must complete a minimum of 45 credit hours and 50 percent of their major requirements within the John B. Goddard School of Business and Economics. Students must be registered at Weber State at least one semester following the last commencement prior to graduation. A waiver of this requirement must be obtained from the department chair and the dean. 3. Non-business Course Requirements: To encourage business students to seek non-business courses and thereby broaden their educational experience, the following requirements are established: a. Business majors must take at least 50 percent of all courses outside the John B. Goddard School of Business and Economics. Admissions All students seeking majors or minors within the John B. Goddard School of Business and Economics must be formally admitted. Freshmen and transfer students are admitted to the John B. Goddard School of Business and Economics throughout the academic year. Students must submit a completed Admission Form to the John B. Goddard School of Business and Economics Admissions Office 60 days prior to registration. Only completed Admission Forms are reviewed for selection consideration. Registration for upper-division courses within the John B. Goddard School of Business and Economics is not possible until you are notified of official acceptance into the John B. Goddard School of Business and Economics. A letter will be sent to you indicating whether or not you have been accepted into the John B. Goddard School of Business and Economics. Each student must submit the following information to: WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY JOHN B. GODDARD SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Sc ECONOMICS ADMISSIONS OFFICE 3801 UNIVERSITY CIRCLE OGDEN, UT 84408-3801 1. A copy of the acceptance letter from Weber State University Admissions Office or proof of application to Weber State University. 2. Completed John B. Goddard School of Business and Economics Admission Form. 3. All high school transcripts, and all transcripts from any and all colleges or universities previously attended. 4. ACT/SAT scores, if taken. Advisement Students who have not completed the Business Foundations requirements or who have selected the minor in business administration will receive their advisement from the John B. Goddard School of Business and Economics advisor. Credit Policy 1. Repeated Courses: The John B. Goddard School of Business and Economics will not accept a grade in any course offered in the School if the course has been registered for a grade more than three times. A student cannot obtain a degree from the John B. Goddard School of Business and Economics if any course in the School has been registered for a grade more than three times. 2. E or UW Grades: If a student receives an "E" or "UW" grade in any business course three times, the student cannot obtain a degree from the John B. Goddard School of Business and Economics. 3. Obsolete Credit: John B. Goddard School of Business and Economics credit earned more than ten years earlier than the proposed date of graduation will not be accepted toward University or major requirements unless validated through a challenge examination or department chair approval. 4. Waiver Requests: Any deviations from the printed John B. Goddard School of Business and Economics graduation requirements must be approved by the appropriate department chair prior to waiving, substituting, or taking the course(s) in question. Transfer Credit Policy 1. Students transferring within the Utah System of Higher Education (USHE) should consult the John B. Goddard School of Business and Economics advisor and the current USHE Transfer Credit Guide to determine which credits will be accepted by Weber State. Application of USHE credit toward specific John B. Goddard School of Business and Economics requirements is determined by department chairs and the School advisor. All transfer students are advised to meet with the John B. Goddard School of Business and Economics advisor as soon as possible after admission. Only courses with a grade of C- or higher are eligible for credit. 2. The John B. Goddard School of Business and Economics may, or may not, accept credit from institutions not covered by the USHE Transfer Credit Guide. Students wishing to transfer non-general education credit from institutions not covered by the USHE Transfer Credit Guide must submit documentation which allows the School advisor and department chairs to assess the content of courses taken. This documentation may include: catalogs or bulletins; course outlines or syllabi; and transcripts. In the majority of cases, course credit taken at institutions accredited by the American Association of Collegiate Schools of Business will be accepted and applied to the School's graduation requirements. 3. The School may require validation for courses taken at other institutions before credit is applied to School requirements. This validation may consist of either: passing a special exam; or completing the next course in a related sequence with a grade of C or better. Validation is required in all instances where upper division credit is sought for lower division course work taken at another institution. 4. 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 and Economics. Students transferring from institutions outside the U.S. should see the John B. Goddard School of Business and Economics advisor. R BUSINESS & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Director: Mr. Bruce Davis Assistant Director: Ms. Beverly King Location: Wattis Business Building, Room 218 Telephone: 801-626-7051 The Center for Business and Economic Development fosters a broad and continuing partnership between businesses, government agencies, and the John B. Goddard School of Business and 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. Specific programs and services of the Center are listed below. 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 Department of Community and 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. Procurement Technical Assistance Center The Procurement Technical Assistance Center provides information and assistance to Utah businesses interested in marketing their products and/or services to federal, state and local governments. Services include seminars, workshops and individualized counseling on all aspects of the government marketing and procurement process. This program is a partnership between Weber State University, the Utah Department of Community and Economic Development, and the United States Department of Defense. 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. 155 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 Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization (CEO) and Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE). Business and Economic Services In addition to these on-going programs, the Center for Business and Economic Development encourages and facilitates other training and consulting activities on the part of the faculty of the John B. Goddard School of Business and Economics. By matching faculty interests and expertise with the needs of the community, the Center provides professional development opportunities for faculty and cost-effective technical assistance to client organizations. al Program The John B. Goddard School of Business and 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 and 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. INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS W'yX ■■:■:■:{■ .■:■■■.■■■:.-:■■<■■-■■■ 111! A student graduating from the John B. Goddard School of Business and Economics may apply for a certificate of competency in International Business and Economics provided he or she has fulfilled the following criteria: Completion of a program of study approved by the International Program Advisor. This will entail a minimum of 12 credit hours of course work at a GPA of at least 2.5 front the following list of courses: Acctng 3500 International Accounting (3) BusAdm 3600 [World Region] Business Sc Society (3) Econ 3110 International Trade (3) Econ 3120 Int'l Finance Sc Monetary Systems (3) Econ 4170 E conomic Development (3) ISScT 3710 Global Issues in Info Technology (3) General PROFILE ENROLLMENT STUDENT AFFAIRS ACADEMIC INFO DEGREE REQ GEN ED oiplinary FYE HNRS BIS LIBSCI INTRD MINORS Applied Science & Technology CEET CS MFET/MET CMT DG PRENGR AUTOSV/AUTOTC IDT SST TBE Arts & Humanities COMM ENGL FORLNG DANCE MUSIC THEATR ART ■■■.■,■ ■..■'■■■,■ MBA MPACC/ACCTNG BUSADM FIN LOM MGMT MKTG ECON/QUANT IS&T Education MEDUC CHFAM ATHL/AT HEALTH/NUTRI PE/REC EDUC Health Professions CLS DENSCI PARAMD HTHSCI HAS/HIM NURSNG RADTEC DMS NUCMED RADTHR RESTHY Science BOTANY CHEM GEOSCI MATH/MATHED MICRO PHSX ZOOL Social & Behavioral Sciences CJ ECON GEOGR HIST POLSC PHILO PSYCH SOCLWK GERONT SOCLGY ANTHRO AEROSP MILSCI NAVSCI Continuing Ed Davis Campus Weber State University Weber State University