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Accounting Business Administration Business Education Economics Entrepreneurship Finance-Business Finance-Financial Institution Mgmt Finance-Insurance Finance-Real Estate Information Systems Management Marketing Office Management. Jennings A. Jones College of Business.
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Accounting Business Administration Business Education Economics Entrepreneurship Finance-Business Finance-Financial Institution Mgmt Finance-Insurance Finance-Real Estate Information Systems Management Marketing Office Management Jennings A. Jones College of Business
Jones College of Business Strengths • AACSB Accredited • Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society • Student Centered • Successful Graduates –Annual Reports • Very Popular Majors • Affordable • Superior Facilities
Student Organizations • Alpha Kappa Psi • Association of Information Technology Professionals • Beta Alpha Psi • Financial Management Association • Gamma Iota Sigma • Institute of Management Accountants • Phi Beta Lambda • Pi Sigma Epsilon • Society for Human Resource Management
B.B.A. Degree Programs • Accounting • Business Administration • Economics • Entrepreneurship • Finance • Information Systems • Management • Marketing • Office Management
Accounting Coursework in the areas of: * financial accounting *taxation *cost accounting *auditing *governmental accounting
Business Administration *Ideal for a student who wants to major in business but does not have a specific field of study *Managerial decision making skills *Small business ownership plans
Economics *Students acquire an understanding of economic concepts and processes *Apply techniques of economic analysis to decision making in the public and private sector *The program will interest those considering careers in business, education, government, and law
Entrepreneurship *Students may tailor the program to fit their specific needs while acquiring the business background needed to pursue entrepreneurial goals *This major takes a student from the idea they have for a business through completing a feasibility study, writing a business plan and operating the new venture
Finance *The business finance and financial institution management emphasis are designed for students interested in entering the fields of corporate finance, banking, investments and securities *The insurance emphasis is designed for students interested in career in insurance, insurance company operations, underwriting, claims adjustment, risk management, sales, estate planning, actuarial science *The real estate emphasis prepares students for careers in real estate operations, brokerage, mortgage financing, property valuation, investment/estate planning
Information Systems *Business applications of the computer and the processing, storage, retrieval, and reporting of business information Career Choices: *Junior Systems Analyst (Consultant): works with users in defining business problems/needs; provide systems specifications and systems design for the user *Database Administrators: Coordinate changes to computer databases, test and implement the database applying knowledge of database management systems. May plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard computer databases *Network and Computer Systems Administrators: Install, configure, and support an organization's local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), and Internet system or a segment of a network system. Maintain network hardware and software.
Management *Human Resource Management includes areas of planning for human resource needs; recruiting, selecting, and training employees; assisting managers in placing employees; and facilitating the rewarding of work performance *Production/Operations Management includes the areas of designing, operating, and controlling the production of products and/or services through the efficient/effective use of capital, financial resources, employees, and raw materials *General Management includes administrative work in both areas of management: human resources and production/operations
Marketing *Marketing major prepares students for assuming all marketing responsibilities in any organization *The program is designed to prepare students for rewarding careers in such fields as sales, sales management, retailing, business-to-business marketing, purchasing, distribution, pricing, advertising/promotion, public relations, product management, and marketing research.
Office Management *Prepares students for careers as office managers, office supervisors, executive secretaries, and word processing managers *Courses are required in the areas of management, communication, and technology *Skills acquired in office organization; selection, training, and supervision of personnel; office automation; and planning and organizing office services, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, software and equipment
Other Programs • B.S. Degrees • Business Education • Teaching • Non-Teaching • Non-Teaching Training & Development • Graduate Degrees • M.B.A. • M.B.E. • M.S. in Accounting and Information Systems • M.A. and Ph.D. in Economics
Program Sequence Major Courses, Last Two Years Business Core General Education, First Two Years
Scheduling Suggestions Full-time vs. Part-time 12-18 hours is full-time, 14-16 hours is average load Meeting Days MWF = Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 55 minute classes, i.e., 9:10-10:05 MW = Monday and Wednesday 1 hour 25 minutes, i.e., 2:20-3:45 TR = Tuesday and Thursday 1 hour 25 minutes, i.e., 9:40-11:05 • Students will be dropped from courses if payment is not received by August 24th. Closed classes might be open August 25th.
Scheduling Reminders • Credit Hours- All required classes are 3 credit hours except Natural Sciences (4 credit hours). Ex.- BIOL 1030/1031 • Natural Sciences and HLTH 1530/1531- You must register separately for the lab portion. You will have 2 CRNs for these classes. Ex.- CHEM 1030 (CRN: 83273), CHEM 1031 (CRN: 83278)
Academic Enrichment:ACT/COMPASS Prescribed Courses Examples: MATH 1000 K, MATH 1710 K ENGL 1009 K READ 1000 K UNIV 1010 K
General Education Course Descriptions *You have course descriptions in your packets*
Open Sections List Course Reference Number Section Number May Need Permit
Section Numbers L-Learning Community S-Study Abroad K-Prescribed Courses R-RODP Courses D-Distance Learning H-Honors E-EXL I-International Example: HIST 2010-H04
Special Course Sections • Raider Learning Community • Two Classes Are Paired Together • Section Number Example: ECON 2410 – L09, ENGL 1010 – L01
University Honors Admission Requirements • Must have a minimum ACT score of 25 and a minimum high school GPA of 3.5 • Retention in the Honors program is a cumulative GPA of 3.25 • Honors courses will have “Honors” in the title and the section number begins with H
Advanced Placement (AP) Credit Score required: 3 or above Refer to page 33 of the 2009-11 Undergraduate Catalog for additional Information To have scores sent call 1-888-CALL 4 AP
Retention Standards 2.00for the current term or 00-29.99 quality hours = 1.50 cumulative GPA 30-49.99 quality hours = 1.80 cumulative GPA 50 or more quality hours = 2.00 cumulative GPA