programs of study

The mission of the business management program is to enable majors to be successful in the world of work after graduation. For success, our graduates are expected to acquire knowledge of business theories and practices, as well as develop skills in finding jobs, in job performance, and in career management. Consequently, the curriculum is designed to give individual students a hands-on grasp of business methods, business cultures, and personnel interactions typically found in business organizations. Recognizing that work experience is critical to the student learning process, work experience is simulated in class projects, cases, and labs while actual work experience is the task of our integrated, multiple-stage internship program.

A student considering the business major is strongly advised to take BUSN 127, BUSN 128, BUSN 131, BUSN 150, BUSN 210, and MATH 205 by the end of the second year. Since course sequence is important, potential majors and minors (first- and second year students) are advised to consult with business professors when selecting classes.

Note: For the major in business, the P/CR/NC grading option may not be exercised for any course which could count toward the major, with the exception of BUSN 261, BUSN 361, and BUSN 461. Additional information about the P/CR/NC grading option is available under the Academic Regulations heading in this catalog.

Choose two additional three-credit courses in business at the 300-level or above.

Note: For the minor in business, the P/CR/NC grading option may not be exercised for any course which could count toward the major, with the exception of BUSN 261, BUSN 361, and BUSN 461. Additional information about the P/CR/NC grading option is available under the Academic Regulations heading in this catalog.