156 John B. Goddard School of Business and Economics Mission The John B. Goddard School 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 School's distinct counseling, training and executive education programs. Our School 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 School. accessibility to business and Economics Courses All 1000 and 2000 level courses are open to all WSU students. Please note that some 2000 level courses have prerequisites which must be satisfied. BusAdm 3000, BusAdm 3200, Fin 3400, Mgmt 3010, Mgmt 3200, Mgmt 4300, Mgmt 4400, Mktg 3010, Mktg 3100, Mktg 3200, and IS&T 3110 are open to all students. All other 3000 and 4000 level Business and Economics courses are closed except to students who have been formally accepted into the John B. Goddard School 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 John B. Goddard School of Business and Economics must satisfy the following requirements: General Requirements » WSU Degree Requirements » General Education Requirements John B. Goddard School of Business and Economics Requirements THE CURRICULUM The program of study within the John B. Goddard School of Business and Economics is designed to assist the students from admission to career placement. All degree programs within the School follow the 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 John B. Goddard School 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 (13 or 14 credit hours) Engl EN1010 Introduction to Writing (3) Engl EN2010 Intermediate Writing (3) Botany LSI403 Environmental Appreciation (3 or 4) Math QL1050 College Algebra (4) Math QL1050 must be completed with a grade of "C" or higher and may not be taken on a CR/NC basis. 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 John B. Goddard School 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 (13 credit hours) Acctng 2010 Survey of Accounting I (3) Econ SS2010 Principles of Microeconomics (3) Econ SS2020 Principles of Macroeconomics (3) Quant SI2600 Business Statistics I (3) IS&T 2000 * Software Skills for Business (1) * IS&T 2000 and BusAdm TD2704 (suggested) or TBE TD1504 or LibSci/TBE TD1704 or LibSci/TBE TD2201 will satisfy the WSU computer and infomation literacy requtement. 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 (19 credit hours) Quant SI2400 Business Calculus (3) or Econ 3030 Managerial Economics (3) Quant SI3610 Business Statistics II (3) BusAdm 3200 Legal Environment of Business (3) BusAdm 3330 Business Ethics & Environ Resp (3) BusAdm 4620 Executive Lectures (1) BusAdm 4780* Strategic Management (3) *BusAdm 4780 should be taken near the conclusion of your studies. Weber State University 2004-2005 Catalog