158 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 & 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: Any student wishing to attain a certificate, minor, associate's degree, or bachelor's degree from the Goddard School of Business and Economics must satisfactorily complete 50 percent of the total required course work and 60 percent of the upper-division requirements from the Goddard School of Business and Economics. Furthermore, any transferred credit must be approved prior to beginning the program of study. Any student pursuing a master's degree from the Goddard School may apply a maximum of 6 credit hours of graduate credit taken at other AACSB accredited institutions and completed with a grade of B- or better to the Goddard School's graduate degree requirements. Furthermore, the transferred credit must be approved prior to beginning the program of study. All candidates for degrees must be registered at WSU at least one semester following the last commencement prior to graduation. 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. 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 GSBE ADMISSIONS COMMITTEE 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. Copies of transcripts of all academic institutions (high school, and from any and all colleges or universities) which you have previously attended. Note: If you are currently attending Weber State University, you must include a WSU "Student Issued" transcript. Request this transcript from the Records Office (see page 32 in this catalog). 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. 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. 2. 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 Student Recruitment at (801) 626-6050 to determine which general education credits will be accepted by Weber State. Students are required to establish transfer of general education work prior to meeting with the John B. Goddard School of Business and Economics advisor and department chairs to avoid duplication of credit within the Goddard School. Once general education transfer work has been evaluated, all transfer students are advised to meet with the School advisor to determine USHE credit toward specific Goddard School requirements, address further questions, and obtain information on business courses. 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 oudines 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 WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY 2004-2005 CATALOG