178 Recruitment at (801) 626-6050 will consult with Admissions to determine which general education credits will be accepted by Weber State. Students should establish transfer of general education work prior to meeting with the John B. Goddard School of Business & Economics' Coordinator of Academic Advisement. The Coordinator will consult with Goddard School academic departments to determine credit toward specific Goddard School requirements, address further questions, and obtain information on business courses. Most courses with a grade of "C-" or higher are eligible for credit. However, some courses, such as the MATH and ENGL, may require a higher grade. 2. The Utah System of Higher Education Transfer Credit Guide has been established articulating equivalent courses between the in-state public colleges and universities. Credits from business courses transferred from institutions not covered by the USHE Transfer Credit Guide are accepted only if approved by the appropriate Goddard School academic departments. Documentation which allows the Coordinator and department chairs to assess the content of courses taken may be required. This documentation may include: catalogs or bulletins; course outlines or syllabi; and transcripts. In the majority of cases, course credit which is not obsolete (see above) taken at institutions accredited by AACSB International will be accepted and applied to the Goddard School's graduation requirements. 3. The Goddard School may require validation for courses taken at other institutions before credit is applied to School requirements. This validation may consist of dther: passing a challenge exam; or completing the next course in a related sequence with a grade of "C" or better. Validation may be required 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 transferred. Credit other than that intended wholly to meet general education requirements, will be applied to Weber State's specific degree program requirements upon the recommendation of the appropriate department chair." This means credit that is accepted by Weber State may, or may not, apply to spedfic requirements within the John B. Goddard School of Business & Economics. 5. Students transferring credits from institutions outside the U.S. should follow the guidelines for International Students listed on page 13 of the Weber State catalog. Transfer credits should appear on the student's WSU transcript before meeting with the GSBE Coordinator of Academic Advisement or major department chair. Center for Business & Economic Development Director: Ms. Beverly King Location: Wattis Business Building, Room 218 Telephone: 801-626-7051 I he Center for Business and Economic Development fosters a broad and continuing partnership between businesses, government agendes, and the John B. Goddard School of Business & Economics. The Center encourages and facilitates professional devdopment opportunities for faculty and students, promotes business and economic development in the community, and serves as a community resource for entrepreneur- ship and small business management. As a service organization, the Center provides business and technical assistance, training and education, and information to businesses and government agendes. Specific programs and services of the Center are listed below. Small Business Development Center The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is a partnership between Weber State University, the U.S. Small Business Administration, and the Utah Governor's Office of Economic Development. The SBDC provides a wide variety of seminars, workshops and courses in small business and entrepreneurship, as well as management assistance to small and emerging businesses in Northern Utah. Areas of consultation include business assessment and planning, marketing research and strategy, financial analysis and planning, debt and equity funding development, information technology, and human resource management. Procurement Technical Assistance Center The Procurement Technical Assistance Center provides information and assistance to Utah businesses interested in marketing their products and/or services to federal, state and local governments. Services include seminars, workshops and individualized counsding on all aspects of the government marketing and procurement process. This program is a partnership between Weber State University, the Utah Governor's Office of Economic Development, and the United States Department of Defense. Small Business Institute The Small Business Institute (SBI) uses teams of senior-level or graduate students to provide management consulting and technical assistance to small business concerns. Students participating in the program receive university credit and the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills in a real-world setting. Participating businesses receive management assistance at no charge. Child Center for Entrepreneurship The William H. Child Center for Entrepreneurship supports the education of students in the creation of new business organizations, whether start-up firms, joint ventures or new subsidiaries of existing companies. Spedfic programs sponsored by the Center include the Utah Collegiate Entrepreneur Award program, an annual student business plan competition, outreach entrepreneurship education programs in area high schools, and student organizations, such as the Weber Entrepreneurs Association (WEA) and Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE). Business and Economic Services In addition to these on-going programs, the Center for Business and Economic Devdopment encourages and facilitates other training and consulting adivities on the part of the faculty of the John B. Goddard School of Business & Economics. By matching faculty interests and expertise with the needs of the community, the Center provides professional development opportunities for faculty and cost-effective technical assistance to dient organizations. International Programs The John B. Goddard School of Business & Economics offers a number of curricular programs and study opportunities designed to enhance the global expertise of our students. • Study abroad programs to China, Hong Kong, South-east Asia, Latin America, Africa, and Europe are regularly offered through the WSU Foreign Language Department, WSU Asian Studies Alliance and other academic departments on campus. • The John B. Goddard School of Business & Economics signed a cooperative agreement with Fachhochschule Hof of the Federal Republic of Germany. Under the terms of the agreement, Weber State University 2008 - 2009 Catalog