141 Business & Economics Michael B. Vaughan, Dean I he College of Business and Economics is a leader in preparing students for careers in business. The college attracts students from across the nation and around the world. The College'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, management, and marketing. In addition, over 100 students pursue degrees in the Master of Professional Accountancy program. Students should note that the College of Business and Economics is accredited nationally by the American Assembly of 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. College Advisor: Vicki Palmer 626-6065 Location: Wattis Building, Room 201 Telephone Contact: Leah Arkush 626-6063 Department / Area Listing Center for Business and Economic Training and Research 145 Accountancy 146 Master of Professional Accountancy 146 Business Administration 150 Business Logistics 151 Finance 152 Management 154 Marketing 156 Economics 158 Center for Economic Education 161 Information Systems Sc Technologies 161 (formerly Computer Information Systems) Department Chairs Accounting: Dr. Vicki Nycum 626-7111 Business Administration: Dr. Bruce Handley 626-6729 Information Systems & Technologies: Dr. Dolly Samson 626-7189 Economics: Dr. Clifford Nowell 626-6488 Degrees Offered MASTER OF PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANCY Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science Degree programs are offered in the following areas: Accounting Business Administration (with emphasis in Business Logistics, Finance, Management, or Marketing) Information Systems and Technologies Economics (Business and General) Associate of Science Degree Program offered in: Information Technology Sales Minors available in: Management Information Systems and Technologies Economics (teaching minor also available) Certificates available in: International Business and Economics International Business and Economics (Language Emphasis) Information Systems and Technologies GEN ED & CORE COURSES HONOURS/BIS LIBSCI WS Applied Science & PRENGR CS EET MFET MET CMT DG AUTOSV AUTOTC IDT SST TBE Arts & Humanities COMMUN ENGL FORLANG DANCE MUSIC THEATR ART Business & Econ MPACC ACCTNG BUSADM LOG FIN MGMT MKTG ECON IS&T Education MEDUC CHFAM HEALTH NUTRI PE REC EDUC ProfesM CLS DENSCI PARAMD HTHSCI HAS HIM MRSCI NURSNG RADTEC DMS NUCMED RADTHR RESTHY Science SE BOTANY CHEM GEOSCI MATH MATHED MICRO PHSX ZOOL Social & Behavioral Sciences JSHi CJ GEOGR HIST POLSC PHILO PSYCH SOCLWK GERONT SOCLGY ANTHRO MILSCI AEROSP NAVSCI Weber State University