Mar 03, 2021

2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalog

2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Economics, BBA

Economics Major

The economics major is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in the theory and applications of economics in preparation for their chosen profession. Possible career opportunities for graduates include entry-level positions as research and financial analysts in the business and government sectors; and brokerage and currency traders in the financial and banking sectors. In addition, the economics major offers an excellent preparation for graduate studies in law, economics and other business disciplines.

Student Learning Outcome: Students will demonstrate an understanding of contemporary economic theories and policy considerations in a domestic and international context.

Complete the Business Foundation Curriculum in the freshman and sophomore years.

Student Learning Outcomes

Students will:

Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Demonstrate the ability to use analytical skills supported by information technology for problem-solving and decision-making.
Demonstrate professionalism through interpersonal skills, including an understanding of ethical issues and governance responsibilities.
Comprehend and explain the basic business functions of accounting, economics, finance, management, management systems, and marketing.
Analyze and synthesize the integration of business functions in diverse cultural settings and the global marketplace.

Additionally, a separate major-specific goal is listed for each major in its respective section.

Major Field Test

As an integral part of the College of Business’ Assurance of Learning program, the Major Field Test (MFT) is a nationally-normed, standardized multiple-choice test developed by the Educational Testing Service and administered to senior-level business students at many AACSB International accredited institutions in the United States. It is designed to measure students’ academic achievement through demonstration of their basic knowledge and understanding of key concepts, theories, and analytical methods in the functional areas of business. This test covers the areas of accounting, economics, finance, international issues, legal and social environment of business, management, marketing, quantitative business analysis, and information systems.

The MFT is required for all students pursuing the Bachelor of Business Administration degree and will be administered in MGMT 4388 , Administrative Policy and Strategy. To prepare for this test, business majors are advised to retain their class notes, textbooks, and other relevant materials from their business core courses in the areas referenced above. Also, to prepare for the MFT, business majors are required to enroll in BUSI 0088 concurrently with MGMT 4388 . BUSI 0088 is a non-credit Major Field Test review course.

Degree Requirements

	Sem. Hrs.
Core Curriculum Program First-Year Seminars (when applicable)* Business Core Major Requirements Electives	45 (2) 45 24 6
	Total 120 (122)

*First Year Seminars

First-Year Seminars or Electives

Full-time, first-year students are required to take the following courses:

UCCP 1101 - First-Year Seminar I. 1 sem. hrs.
UCCP 1102 - First-Year Seminar II. 1 sem. hrs.

General Requirements for BBA Degree

All students seeking the BBA must complete (1) the general studies core prescribed by the University as outlined in the business foundation curriculum, (2) a common core of business courses, (3) courses in the major area specified by the major academic department, and (4) upper division business electives to achieve a minimum of 120-122 semester hours, depending on the need for first-year seminar hours. All students must complete at least 45 hours of junior or senior level courses; at least 45 of these upper-level hours must be in business or economics.

To ensure compliance with the course requirements for a BBA degree, first and second year students should follow the general sequence of courses specified for the business foundation curriculum. Juniors and seniors should follow the sequence outlined in the catalog for their major academic area. Course prerequisites are strictly enforced.

Business Core

To provide a common background in business, all students seeking the BBA are required to complete the following courses or their equivalents:

ACCT 2301 - Financial Accounting 3 sem. hrs.
ACCT 2302 - Managerial Accounting 3 sem. hrs.
* ECON 2302 - Microeconomics Principles 3 sem. hrs.
* MATH 1325 - Business Calculus 3 sem. hrs. **
MISY 2305 - Computer Applications in Business 3 sem. hrs.
ORMS 3310 - Data Analysis and Statistics 3 sem. hrs.
BLAW 3310 - Legal Environment of Business 3 sem. hrs.
FINA 3310 - Financial Management 3 sem. hrs.
MGMT 3312 - Behavior in Organizations 3 sem. hrs.
MGMT 3315 - Communicating in Business 3 sem. hrs.
MISY 3310 - Management Information Systems Concepts 3 sem. hrs.
MKTG 3310 - Principles of Marketing 3 sem. hrs.
BUSI 4310 - International Business 3 sem. hrs. ***
OPSY 4314 - Operations Management 3 sem. hrs.
MGMT 4388 - Administrative Policy and Strategy 3 sem. hrs.

Note:

* Core Curriculum Program ECON 2302 is an option to satisfy the Core Curriculum Program three hour requirement in economics.

** MATH 2413 - Calculus I may be taken as substitute for MATH 1325 . Only 3 hours of MATH 2413 will be counted in Core Curriculum Program requirements, the additional laboratory hour will be counted as an elective.

*** Some majors require a specific international course.

Business Foundation Curriculum

Freshman - Semester I

BUSI 0011 - Cob Student Code of Ethics and Plagiarism 0 sem. hrs.
MISY 2305 - Computer Applications in Business 3 sem. hrs.
* HIST 1301 - U.S. History to 1865 3 sem. hrs.
* ENGL 1301 - Composition I 3 sem. hrs.
* POLS 2305 - U.S. Government and Politics 3 sem. hrs.
UCCP 1101 - First-Year Seminar I. 1 sem. hrs.

Select one of these 3 hour courses:

* ARTS 1301 - Art and Society 3 sem. hrs. OR
* ARTS 1303 - Art History Survey I 3 sem. hrs. OR
* COMM 1305 - Film and Culture 3 sem. hrs. OR
* MUSI 1306 - Understanding and Enjoying Music 3 sem. hrs. OR
* MUSI 1307 - Elements of Musical Style 3 sem. hrs. OR
* THEA 1310 - The Art of the Theatre 3 sem. hrs.

Total: 16

Freshman - Semester II

* ENGL 1302 - Composition II 3 sem. hrs.
* Natural Science requirement 3-4 sem. hrs.
HIST 1302 - U.S. History Since 1865 3 sem. hrs.
UCCP 1102 - First-Year Seminar II. 1 sem. hrs.

Select one of these 3 hour courses:

* PSYC 2301 - General Psychology 3 sem. hrs. OR
* SOCI 1301 - Human Societies 3 sem. hrs.

Total: 13-14

Sophomore - Semester I

* ECON 2301 - Macroeconomics Principles 3 sem. hrs.
ACCT 2301 - Financial Accounting 3 sem. hrs.
* MATH 1324 - Business Mathematics 3 sem. hrs.
* Natural Science Requirement 3-4 sem. hrs.

Select one of these 3 hour courses:

* ENGL 2332 - Literature of the Western World: From the Classics to the Renaissance 3 sem. hrs. OR
* ENGL 2333 - Literature of the Western World: From the Enlightenment to the Present 3 sem. hrs. OR
* ENGL 2334 - Themes and Genres in English Literatures 3 sem. hrs. OR
* ENGL 2335 - Themes and Genres in the Literatures of the Americas 3 sem. hrs. OR
* SPAN 3307 - Spanish Literature I 3 sem. hrs. OR
* SPAN 3308 - Spanish Literature II 3 sem. hrs. OR
* SPAN 3309 - Spanish American Literature I 3 sem. hrs. OR
* SPAN 3310 - Spanish American Literature II 3 sem. hrs.

Total: 15-16

Sophomore - Semester II

* POLS 2306 - State and Local Government 3 sem. hrs.
MATH 1325 - Business Calculus 3 sem. hrs.
* COMM 1315 - Public Speaking 3 sem. hrs.
* ECON 2302 - Microeconomics Principles 3 sem. hrs.
ACCT 2302 - Managerial Accounting 3 sem. hrs.
Business Elective 3 sem. hrs.

Total: 18

Note:

*Core Curriculum Program

Junior – Semester I

FINA 3310 - Financial Management 3 sem. hrs.
ORMS 3310 - Data Analysis and Statistics 3 sem. hrs.
BLAW 3310 - Legal Environment of Business 3 sem. hrs.
ECON 3310 - Intermediate Macroeconomics 3 sem. hrs.
MGMT 3315 - Communicating in Business 3 sem. hrs.

Total: 15

Junior – Semester II

* PHIL 3340 - Foundations of Professional Ethics 3 sem. hrs.
MKTG 3310 - Principles of Marketing 3 sem. hrs.
MGMT 3312 - Behavior in Organizations 3 sem. hrs.
MISY 3310 - Management Information Systems Concepts 3 sem. hrs.
ECON 3311 - Intermediate Microeconomics 3 sem. hrs.
ECON 3312 - Money and Banking 3 sem. hrs.
OR
FINA 3312 - Financial Markets and Institutions 3 sem. hrs.

Total: 18

Senior – Semester I

OPSY 4314 - Operations Management 3 sem. hrs.
ECON 3322 - Managerial Economics 3 sem. hrs.
ECON 3315 - International Economic Issues 3 sem. hrs.
ECON 4310 - Introduction to Econometrics 3 sem. hrs.
Upper Level Business Elective 3 sem. hrs.

Total: 15

Senior – Semester II

BUSI 0088 - Major Field Test Review 0 sem. hrs.
MGMT 4388 - Administrative Policy and Strategy 3 sem. hrs.
2 Economics electives 6 sem. hrs. **
3 hrs in Nonbusiness electives 3 sem. hrs.

Total: 12

Note:

* Core Curriculum Program

** FINA 4334 may be substituted in place of an economics elective.

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Economics, BBA

Economics Major

Student Learning Outcomes

Major Field Test

Degree Requirements

Full-time, first-year students are required to take the following courses:

General Requirements for BBA Degree

Business Core

Note:

Business Foundation Curriculum

Freshman - Semester I

Select one of these 3 hour courses:

Total: 16

Freshman - Semester II

Select one of these 3 hour courses:

Total: 13-14

Sophomore - Semester I

Select one of these 3 hour courses:

Total: 15-16

Sophomore - Semester II

Total: 18

Note:

Junior – Semester I

Total: 15

Junior – Semester II

Total: 18

Senior – Semester I

Total: 15

Senior – Semester II

Total: 12

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