142 143 College of Business and Economics Mission The College of Business and Economics is committed to being an acknowledged leader in education. Our purpose is the development of individuals with the facility to analyze problems, the resolve to implement change, the capacity to lead, and the courage to act justly in all chosen endeavors. We are committed to baccalaureate education in business and economics which: fosters an understanding of the global economic environment, stresses integration across the functional areas, emphasizes the application of theory to practical situations, encourages strategic thinking, and promotes the capacity to envision and articulate purpose. Masters programs focus upon educating professionals who require specialized knowledge and advanced skills. Teaching is fundamental to our mission, and teaching is centered around a close link between students and faculty. Our teaching mission is chiefly supported through a community of teaching scholars who focus their efforts toward instructional improvement and the advancement of theory and practice through research. Faculty and staff also direct their expertise to enhance the broader community. In meeting community needs, efforts are focused on the needs of Utah and also toward advancing management practice and economic development at the national and international levels. We embrace a diverse student body admitted upon criteria which measure the promise for success. Educational opportunities are broadened through a generous scholarship program. The students of Utah are our prime constituency, but we attract and welcome students from across the nation and abroad. Degree programs encourage advanced undergraduates and graduate students to apply their classroom experiences in the business environment. The educational needs of entrepreneurs and working executives are supported through the College's distinct counseling, training and executive education programs. Our College is founded on an environment where people are free to openly question any concept, voiced by any person, at any time. Similarly, we value and seek the informed opinions of those outside the College. Accessibility to Business and Economics Courses All 100 and 200 level courses are open to all WSU students. Please note that some 200 level courses have prerequisites which must be satisfied: Mgmt 320, BusAdm 300, BusAdm 320, Mktg 301, Mgmt 312 and IS&iT 374 are open to all students. All other 300 and 400 level Business and Economics courses are closed except to students who have been formally accepted into the College of Business and Economics and have completed the Business Foundations. Baccalaureate Degree Requirements Candidates for a bachelor of arts or bachelor of science degree in the College of Business and Economics must satisfy the following requirements: General Requirements »WSU Core Requirements (see Index). »General Education Requirements (See Index). College of Business Requirements THE CURRICULUM The program of study within the College of Business and Economics is designed to assist the student from admission to career placement. All degree programs within the college follow the Engl 111/112 Botany LSI 40 Psych SS101 Soclgy SS101 same general pattern which is composed of five required curricular elements: Liberal Support Curriculum, Business Foundations, Cross- Functional Core, Functional Core, and Major Discipline. LIBERAL SUPPORT CURRICULUM The Liberal Support Curriculum consists of courses outside the College of Business and Economics which provide critical skills and information useful to all business students. Students should complete the Liberal Support Curriculum as soon as possible because the knowledge attained in these courses will be used throughout the business curriculum. The specific courses in the Liberal Support Curriculum are: Liberal Support Curriculum (28 credit hours) Math 107 College Algebra 5 which must be completed with a grade of "C-" or higher or CR if taken on a CR/NC basis. College Writing 8 Environment Appreciation 5 Introductory Psychology 5 Principles of Sociology 5 Importantly, many of the courses in the Liberal Support Curriculum may be used to satisfy specific university and general education requirements. However, students within the College of Business and Economics must complete the specific courses within the Liberal Support Curriculum. BUSINESS FOUNDATIONS The Business Foundations Curriculum provides the base for all business and economic degree programs. Students should complete the Business Foundations Curriculum early in their studies. To satisfy the Business Foundations requirement, courses must be completed with a grade of "C-" or higher. Business Foundations Curriculum (15 credit hours) Acctng 201 Elementary Financial Accounting I 3 Econ 202 Microeconomic Analysis 4 Econ SS203 Macroeconomic Analysis 4 Quant 260 Statistical Analysis I 4 In addition, students must complete IS&T 100, an exam which demonstrates computer competency. CROSS-FUNCTIONAL CORE The Cross-Functional Core provides the competencies needed to analyze problems and interact with individuals from different units of an organization. The focus of the Cross-Functional Core is upon analysis, problem solving, communication and planning. You should begin course work in the Cross-Functional Core when you have completed the Business Foundations course work. Specific classes within the Cross-Functional Core are: Cross-Functional Core Curriculum (24 credit hours) Quan Analysis for Bus h Econ 4 Statistical Analysis II 4 Legal Environment of Business 4 Business Ethics 8: Environ Resp 3 Executive Lectures 1 International Course (select one from the following, 4 credit hours) Econ 311 International Trade 4 Econ 312 IntJ Finance St Monetary Systems 4 Mgmt 420 International Business 4 You will continue taking courses in this area throughout your undergraduate program. Many of the courses in the Cross- Functional Core are prerequisites for other classes. Keep this in mind as you plan your schedule; the College advisor will be happy to help you with this. The final course in the Cross-Functional Core is: BusAdm 478 Strategic Management 4 Quant 240 Quant 261 BusAdm 320 BusAdm 333 BusAdm 462 To attain the most benefit you should register for this course near the conclusion of your studies. FUNCTIONAL CORE The Functional Core exposes students to the traditional functional areas of business. include: Accntg 202 Acctng 230 Fin 320 Courses within the Functional Core Elementary Financial Accntg II Managerial Accounting Corporate Finance I Mgmt 312 Mgmt 364 Mktg 301 Organizational Behavior k Mgmt 4 Production & Operations Mgmt 4 Marketing Concepts St Practices 4 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. Alumni Involvement. Executive Education Placement Functional Core Major Discipline Cross-Functional Core Acctng 202 Acctng 230 Fin 320 Mgmt 312 Mgmt 364 Mktg 301 Skills Assessment Career Planning Quant 240 Quant 261 BusAdm 320 BusAdm 333 BusAdm 462 Intn'l Business BusAdm 478 Business Foundations Liberal Support Curriculum Acctng 201 Econ 202 Econ SS203 Quant 260 Admission & Major Petition Orientation Math 107 Engl 111 Engl 112 Botany LSI40 Psych SS101 Soclgy SS101 GEN ED & CORE COURSES HONOURS/BIS LIBSCI WS Applied Science & Technology PRENGR CS EET MFET MET CMT DG AUTOSV AUTOTC IDT SST TBE Arts & Humanities COMMUN ENGL FORLANG DANCE MUSIC THEATR ART MPACC ACCTNG BUSADM LOG FIN MGMT MKTG ECON IS&T MEDUC CHFAM HEALTH NUTRI PE REC EDUC CLS DENSCI PARAMD HTHSCI HAS HIM MRSCI NURSNG RADTEC DMS NUCMED RADTHR RESTHY SE BOTANY CHEM GEOSCI MATH MATHED MICRO PHSX ZOOL Social & Behavioral Q GEOGR HIST POLSC PHILO PSYCH SOCLWK GERONT SOCLGY ANTHRO MILSCI AEROSP NAVSCI Weber State University Weber State University