156 Mgmt 3400 International Business (3) Mgmt 3550 Cultural Environ of Int'l Business (3) Mktg 3600 International Marketing (3) Acctng/Mgmt/Econ/ISScT 4801-4803 Independent Study (1-3) Acctng/Mgmt/Econ/ISScT 4810 Experimental Courses (varies) international business and economics (Language Emphasis) 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 (Language Emphasis) provided he or she has fulfilled the following criteria: 1. Satisfaction of the requirements for the Certificate in International Business (see above). 2. Testing at the "Intermediate High" level, or better, on the ACTFL (American Council on Teaching of Foreign Languages) exam, or the departmental language proficiency test, in the chosen language. 3. Completion of the appropriate language for business sequence (2 courses). If the chosen language has only one language for business course, completion of a substitute course approved by the Department of Foreign Languages. 4. Completion of ForLng 3550 (Studies in Culture and Civilization) for the chosen language. INFORMATION SYSTEMS & TECHNOLOGIES C '■£ A student may apply for a certificate in Information Systems Sc Technologies provided he or she has fulfilled the following criteria: 1. The following courses are required (9 credit hours): ISScT 5610 IT Management Sc Strategy (3) ISScT 6620 Databases Sc Information Systems (3) ISScT 6630 Networking Sc Information Systems (3) 2. Bachelor of Arts (B.A), a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) or a Masters of Professional Accountancy (MPAce) degree from Weber State University, John B. Goddard School of Business and Economics or any AACSB accredited business school. Any student who has been admitted to the MPAcc program is also eligible for this certificate. ENTREPRENEURSHIP A student may apply for a certificate in Entrepreneurship provided he or she has met all of the following requirements: 1. Concurrent or previous completion of a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree from the John B. Goddard School of Business Sc Economics or any other AACSB accredited business school. 2. Completion of a specified program of at least 12 semester hours of upper division business coursework, as approved by the entrepreneurship area faculty. Coursework shall include BusAdm 4500: Entrepreneurship and at least 9 additional credit hours selected to satisfy the experiential requirement listed below and to support the specific field in which the student plans to pursue an entrepreneurial career. The GPA for this coursework must be at least 2.50. 3. Completion of an experiential learning component relating to an entrepreneurial venture. This requirement can be satisfied through any of the following: a. completion of BusAdm 4680: Senior Consulting Projects; b. completion oLan approved business internship; c. completion of a class project on behalf of an entrepreneurial client. 4. Presentation and defense of a comprehensive business plan for an entrepreneurial venture. This presentation will be made before a panel of faculty from the John B. Goddard School of Business Sc Economics and representatives from the business community. m Director: Dr. Brian Davis Telephone: Mary Ann Boles 801-626-7307 The Master of Business Administration program is designed for individuals who want to further their careers. The MBA program is designed to enhance general management abilities and provides an opportunity to further develop functional business skills. » 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.) » Grade Requirements: To earn the MBA degree, students must attain a minimum GPA of 2.7 in the program. » Credit Hour Requirements: The program requires a minimum of 36 semester hours of graduate work beyond the bachelors degree. Specific courses are shown below. The MBA program director must approve each MBA student's plan of study. The plan of study will show MBA courses and leveling courses that are required. A formal plan of study will be filed when a student is accepted into the program. Admission Requirements In addition to the program prerequisite specified above, the primary criteria in determining eligibility for admission to the John B. Goddard School of Business and Economics MBA program are previous academic achievement and performance on the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT). A prospective graduate student is expected to present a strong overall previous academic record and an above average total GMAT score, including high achievement on the verbal, quantitative and the analytical writing assessment. Other factors, such as work experience and career progression, are also important and will be considered by the Admissions Committee. Therefore, applicants must include letters of recommendation. MBA applicants must present transcripts from each junior college, college and university attended. Each applicant is considered on an individual basis. The MBA program will have limited enrollment. Any applicant who is admitted while other courses or programs are still in process of completion is admitted conditionally. Students with an Undergraduate Business Degree After admission, students who have recently earned an undergraduate degree in business from an AACSB-accredited school may begin their program of study with 6000-level MBA courses. In other words, applicants with an undergraduate degree from an AACSB-accredited program may be admitted to the program on the basis of their academic record, GMAT score, and professional experience. Students with a Non-business Undergraduate Degree The program welcomes applications from students whose undergraduate degree was earned in a non-business area. These students may be granted conditional admission to the program and assigned leveling course work based upon their undergraduate education. The leveling curriculum consists of the following WSU courses (equivalent courses from other AACSB-accredited programs, including on-line courses, may be used to satisfy these requirements): Information Systems Sc Technologies 1000 Quantitative Analysis 2600, 2610, and 2400 (or approved Math courses) Accounting 2010 Sc 2020 Economics 2010 Sc 2020 Business Administration 3200 Management 3010 Logistics Sc Operations Management 3050 Finance 3200 Marketing 3010 Additional Admission Requirements for International Students All international students and any applicant educated outside the U.S. must meet additional application requirements. To be admitted, all students will have to meet the academic requirements stated earlier and demonstrate proficiency in English. Those whose native language is not English will be required to submit a score from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) which is not more than two years old and which is 550 or higher. Course Requirements for the MBA The 36 hour program of study consists of the following twelve courses: MBA 6110 Tools for the Effective Manager (3) MBA 6210 Management Accounting Sc Control (3) MBA 6120 Organizational Behavior (3) MBA 6130 Financial Management (3) MBA 6410 Global Macroeconomic Conditions (3) MB A 6140 Marketing Sc Market Strategy (3) MBA 6150 Logistics/Operations Management (3) MBA 6310 Information Technology in the Enterprise (3) MBA 6160 Advanced Applications of Decision Models (3) MBA 6170 Corporate Communications (3) MBA 6420 The Economics of Industry (3) MBA 6180 Strategic Management (3) Suggested Course Sequence An important aspect of the program is the course schedule. The program begins with a 4-week session in August which is followed by four consecutive 8-week sessions. In essence, the traditional fall and spring semesters have each been divided into two, 8-week terms. The program concludes with a 4-week summer session, followed by an 8- week summer term. The start/end dates for the terms generally follow the standard WSU calendar. All in-class instructional meetings are scheduled in the evenings. All courses are three-credit hours. Summer 4-Week Session 8-Week Session 8-Week Session 8-Week Session 8-Week Session 4-Week Session 8-Week Session MBA 6110* S■ :■■ ■:: ■;::::- ■ ■ ■ -vS:■ ,■■:■:--;: ■::■ ?■■:::-? "■■ ■ ' ■:-■■■::■"■' ■ ■ ■■ ■ ■'■ ■■*■■ ■■ ■■ ■'-■ ■ ■■■'■'■■■ ■■ ■: :: MBA 6210 & 6120* MBA 6130 & 6410* Si'KiMi MBA 6140 & 6150* MBA 6310* & 6160 Summer MBA 6170 MBA 6420* & 6180 157 Students who wish to complete the program on apart-time basis over two years should take the courses marked with an asterisk during the first year; the remaining six courses should be completed in the second year of study. Students who enter the program as full-time students may convert to part-time status at any time. MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION COURSES MBA 6110. Tools for the Effective Manager (3) This four-week course begins the formal course work in the MBA program. This course is designed to help those students from diverse backgrounds begin on an equal footing. Students will be introduced to analytical, communication, and technological tools used throughout the program. Instructors in all subsequent classes will provide an overview of their courses. Students will work individually and in teams to explore issues of self-awareness, teamwork, communication, managing differences, and career management. MBA 6120. Organizational Behavior (3) This is a course for graduate students who have already been exposed to the principles of management and organizational behavior and who are now seeking a more advanced preparation for the behavioral role of the manager. It offers a critical review of the factors that influence behavior within the organizational setting. Behavioral concepts are emphasized which particularly relate to group dynamics, interpersonal relations, and ultimately, organizational effectiveness. In short, this course deals with the human aspects of management - the kinds of problems most frequently experienced in day-to-day interaction with others. The format will include discussions, group and individual exercises, case studies, and student reports. MBA 6130. Financial Management (3) Financial Management is a detailed presentation of the practices, techniques, and applications of theory in corporate finance. The focus is an understanding of how companies operate and acquire the tools necessary to analyze and evaluate corporate financial policies. Cases and applied research in the form of outside readings will assist students to focus on key issues. The purpose of the course is to assist current and prospective managers in making better investment and financing decisions. The course addresses (1) the investment decision (capital budgeting) as well as (2) the financing decision. Class discussion and cases will focus on capital budgeting and specifically on the establishment of goals, development of strategy, identification of investment opportunities, evaluation of projects, implementation of projects, and the monitoring processes. Shareholder wealth maximization is the standard for determining why one decision is "better" than another. The ethical considerations of wealth maximization will also be addressed. MBA 6140. Marketing Strategy (3) This course centers on creating customer value profitability in competitive markets. In an integrative fashion, it covers analyzing customer needs and preferences; estimating market potential; assessing market opportunities and threats in view of the focal companys and its competitors resources and capabilities; developing market and marketing strategies; making astute product, pricing, distribution, and promotion decisions; and measuring marketing performance. Pedagogical vehicles include lectures, reading assignments, and case-based discussions and reports. PROFILE ENROLLMENT STUDENT AFFAIRS ACADEMIC INFO DEGREE REQ GEN ED Interdisciplinary FYE HNRS BIS LIBSCI INTRD MINORS Applied Science & CEET CS MFET/MET CMT DG PRENGR AUTOSV/AUTOTC IDT SST TBE Arts 2 Humanities COMM ENGL FORLNG DANCE MUSIC THEATR ART on 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