1. School of Business Administration
Undergraduate Open House
Fall 2010

2. Welcome Mrs. Jane S. Kochanov Dr. Jean Harris
Director of Undergraduate Studies
Dr. Jean Harris
Associate Professor of Accounting
Dr. Oranee Tawatnuntachai
Associate Professor of Finance
Dr. Erdener Kaynak
Professor of Marketing

3. School of Business Administration
Bachelor of Science Degree in:
Accounting
Finance
Marketing
Management
Information Systems

4. School of Business Administration
Minors in:
Business Administration
International Business
Information Sciences & Technology/Accounting
Information Sciences & Technology/Finance
Associates Degree:

5. School of Business Administration
Graduate Degrees:
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Master of Science in Information Systems (MSIS)

6. Accreditation
AACSB International—The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
Highest achievement in business school accreditation
Fewer than 450 institutions in the U.S. have AACSB accreditation
Only 5% of the world’s business schools have achieved accreditation

7. Details of the Majors

8. Requirements of Majors
General Education Core: 45 Credits
Requirements for Major: 79 Credits
Includes 12 Credits of General Education Core
Non-Business Electives: 6 to 9 Credits
Total Credits: 120

9. General Education (45 credits)
Composition and Writing (6 credits)
Speech (3 credits)
Math – Calculus (4 credits)
Statistics (4 credits)
Science (9 credits)
Arts (6 credits)
Humanities (6 credits)
Social and Behavioral Science (6 credits)
Health and Physical Activity (3 credits)

10. I. Basic Business Courses
MIS 204 Introduction to Business Information Systems
ACCTG 211 Financial & Managerial Accounting
ECON 102 Introductory Microeconomic
ECON 104 Introductory Macroeconomic
B A 241 Legal Environment of Business
B A 242 Social and Ethical Environment of Business

11. II. Core Business Courses
FIN 301 Corporation Finance
MGMT 301 Basic Management Concepts
MRKT 301 Principles of Marketing
MIS 390 Information Systems Management and Applications
SCM 310 Introduction to Operations Management
B A 364Y International Business and Society
B A 462 Business Strategy

12. Accounting
This major helps students prepare for careers in auditing and public accounting, industrial and managerial accounting, and governmental and not-for-profit accounting.
Careers
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)

13. Accounting Core ACCTG 310 Federal Taxation I ACCTG 340 Cost Accounting
ACCTG 403 Auditing
ACCTG 471 Intermediate Financial Accounting I
ACCTG 472 Intermediate Financial Accounting II
ACCTG 473 Advanced Financial Accounting
ACCTG Electives (6 credits)

14. Finance
The finance major emphasizes analytic, problem solving, and computer skills which are necessary for finance and investment industry.
Careers
Corporate Finance
Investment and Portfolio Management
Banking
Public Finance
International Finance

15. Finance
Graduates, with additional study, may seek financial services credentials such as Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA).

16. Finance Core ECON 351 Money and Banking
Fin 302 Introductory Financial Modeling
FIN 420 Investment and Portfolio Analysis
FIN 475 Financial Decision Making
FIN Elective (9 credits)

17. Marketing
This major is designed for students interested in careers involving sales, promotion, services, distribution, research, and planning for business and the public sector.
Careers
Marketing and Sales Management
Advertising
Marketing Research
Retail
Consumer Affairs

18. Marketing Core MKTG 450W Marketing Strategy
MKTG 342 Marketing Research
MKTG Electives (12 credits)

19. Management
This major provides students with the knowledge and skills managers need in today's dynamic business environments. Focus on key management competencies including
effective leadership,
team building,
managing and motivating human resources,
facilitating organizational change and learning,
and fostering and applying organizational knowledge for competitive advantage.

20. Management Core MGMT 341 Human Resource Management
MGMT 433 Leadership and Team Building
MGMT 466 Organizational Learning and Knowledge Management
MGMT Electives (9 credits)

21. Management Concentrations
MGMT Electives (9 credits) may be crafted into:
Human Resource Management Concentration
Entrepreneurship Concentration
Supply Chain Management Concentration
Individualized Concentration

22. Information Systems
This major prepares students to enter the rapidly changing fields associated with technology and management of information resources. Students obtain competence both in information technology and in business theory.
Careers
Systems Analyst / Programmer
Database Administrator
Network Administrator
Operations or Facilities Manager
User Support Staff
Very business oriented applications in IS, management of IS

23. Information Systems MIS 307 Algorithmic Concepts
MIS 448 Business Telecommunications
MIS 465 Database Management
MIS 450 System Design Project
MIS Electives (9 credits)

24. Additional Information

25. Scholarships for Our Students
Carolyn Dexter Endowed Scholarship
Ernst & Young Alumni Scholarship
Ethics in Business Annual Scholarship Wachovia Undergraduate Scholarship in the School of Business Administration
Gayle and Harry Yaverbaum Endowed Scholarship
Hersha H. and Hasu P. Shah Endowed Scholarship for Women in the School of Business Administration
Mead Family Endowed Scholarship
Melvin Blumberg Award for Excellence in Management

26. Sample of Student Clubs
Beta Gamma Sigma - Promotes the advancement of education in the art and science of business and fosters the integrity in the conduct of business activities. The Business Honor Society of AACSB-accredited business schools.
Finance Club — Provides development in areas of finance, banking, and investment and encourages interaction between business executives and the campus community.
Marketing Club — Fosters professional relationships between students and business persons, sponsors field trips and guest lectures.

27. International Programs
FIN 456 or FINAN 596 London
The objective of this course is to provide finance students with exposure to the international capital markets, in particular the U.K. financial markets. Understanding international financial markets is essential for students studying finance. While in London, students will become familiar with the UK banking system, financial markets, and derivatives markets.
March 4—March 12, 2011
IB 299 or BUS 596 China

28. Internships Students have interned at: The Hershey Company
Tyco Electronics
Penn National Insurance
PennDOT
Highmark Blue Shield
Capital Blue Cross
NAVSISA
Select Medical

29. Sports NCAA Division III Athletics Men's Baseball
Men's & Women’s Basketball
Men's & Women’s Cross Country
Golf
Men's & Women’s Soccer
Women's Softball
Men's & Women’s Tennis
Women's Volleyball