School of Business
Degree Programs
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Accounting |
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The discipline of accounting provides financial and other information essential
to the efficient conduct and evaluation of the activities of any organization.
Accounting includes the development and analysis of data, the testing of its
validity and relevance, and the interpretation and communication of the
resulting information to intended users.
ALL STUDENTS WHO WISH TO SIT FOR THE CPA EXAM must complete the 128-hour
accounting degree AND take 22 additional hours of course work. Students will
work with an advisor to select 22 additional hours which could be in the form of
minors, selected courses in legal studies, CIS, law enforcement, internships,
etc. An articulated advanced business degree may also be an
option.
(MICPA Requirement)
Accounting Degree Audit Sheet
Accounting catalog page - includes links to course descriptions (opens in a new window)
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Business Administration - Entrepreneurship |
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The entrepreneurship major is designed to develop students’ skills so that
they are both confident and competent in analyzing new business ideas; refining
a vision of a new business into the kind of business plan lenders and investors
are likely to approve; and, translating the business plan into the start-up,
launch, daily management, and growth and exit strategies most relevant and
feasible for a small business venture. The entrepreneurship major also prepares
students for working within a small, entrepreneurial firm, as an employee with
specific business skills tailored to the needs of the smaller firm. The study of
entrepreneurship includes classes in marketing, accounting, management, and
entrepreneurship, and requires an internship placement in a small firm or as an
advisor to a small firm. These courses, along with the common professional
business core courses, will provide students with the knowledge, training, and
practical experience required to become successful small business owners,
counselors, and employees.
Enterpreneurship Degree Audit Sheet (pdf)
Entrepreneurship catalog page - includes links to course descriptions (opens in a new window)
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Business Administration - International Business |
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A major in international business is intended to develop a student’s ability to
meet the challenges of the global business environment. In addition to providing
the fundamental foundations of all business functional areas, the major teaches
the student to identify and develop appropriate solutions to situations that are
unique to conducting business in the global environment. The international
business major provides the student with an understanding of international
business by providing upper-level courses in international economics,
international marketing, cultural differences, politics and foreign languages.
Students will also participate in an approved international experience which
will involve either study abroad, work experiences, or internships.
International Business Degree Audit Sheet (pdf)
International Business catalog page - includes links to course descriptions (opens in a new window)
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Business Administration - Management |
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The management major is designed to provide students with a broad background in
business by presenting courses covering the functional areas of business. This
management degree program prepares students for human resource and leadership
positions in business and non-profit organizations.
Management Degree Audit Sheet (pdf)
Management catalog page - includes links to course descriptions (opens in a new window)
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Business Administration - Marketing |
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The marketing major is designed to prepare students for the many
opportunities in the field of marketing. The study of marketing includes
marketing principles, principles of selling, retail management, consumer
behavior, advertising theory and practice, marketing management, sales force
management, marketing research and international marketing. These courses, along
with the common professional business core courses, are designed to provide our
students with the appropriate knowledge and skills to understand the function of
marketing in the firm and in society and to be effective decision makers.
Marketing Degree Audit Sheet (pdf)
Marketing catalog page - includes links to course descriptions (opens in a new window)
This degree requires successful completion of a minimum of 124 semester
credits as prescribed on the following page. The study of finance and economics
develops the capacity for analytical reasoning and critical thinking, the most
important decision making tools in business, government, education, and in your
personal life.
Organizations need planners and problem-solvers, people who are logical
thinkers. Economists and financiers learn to develop accurate information upon
which to make decisions from the vast quantities of complex and often
conflicting data generated in today’s global economy. Employers hire these
professionals because of their abilities for careful analysis, planning and
decision making.
Visit the Finance and Economics department page
Finance and Economics Degree Audit Sheet (pdf)
Finance and Economics catalog page - includes links to course descriptions (opens in a new window)
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