College of Business
V. Thomas
Dock, Dean (Schneider 119)
Dale A.
Johnson, Associate Dean (Schneider 117A)
Gretchen A. Hutterli, Assistant Dean—External Affairs (Schneider
119)
Thomas J. Bergmann, Assistant Dean and Director, Research
(Schneider
117A)
Robert C. Erffmeyer, Director, MBA Program (Schneider 420)
James E. LaBarre, Coordinator, Instructional Computing (Schneider
401)
Marilyn A. Bergmann, Coordinator, Distance Learning and Technology
Services (Schneider 119)
Sharon Becker, Coordinator, Career Services (Schofield 226)
Douglas A. Hallatt, Director, Leadership Center (Campus School 107)
Rama Yelkur, Coordinator, International Business Programs(Schneider
463)
The College of
Business provides lifelong learning experiences through undergraduate and
graduate degree programs as well as noncredit offerings for business
people desiring continuing education.
The business
college consists of four academic departments: Accounting and Finance,
Business Communication, Management Information Systems, and Management and
Marketing. The College of Business offers 13 undergraduate degree
programs, seven minors, and five certificate/emphasis programs.
Approximately 2,100 students are enrolled in the college’s undergraduate
programs. Undergraduate and graduate programs are accredited by the AACSB
International – The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of
Business (AACSB International).
The college’s
MBA program was reintroduced in 1995. Today, approximately 90 students are
enrolled in various stages of the MBA program.
The Small
Business Development Center (SBDC), housed in the Continuing Education
Office (210 Water Street, Eau Claire, Wis.), provides a wide array of
continuing education and counseling services to businesses in Wisconsin.
Additional
information about the College of Business can be found on the college’s
Web site (http://www.uwec.edu/Academic/COB).
COLLEGE
OF BUSINESS VISION STATEMENT
We aspire to
be the leading regional college of business in the Midwest, recognized by
our stakeholders as effective in preparing graduates for careers in public
and private business/industry.
The College’s
vision statement supports and reinforces UW-Eau Claire’s liberal arts
educational mission. Business college faculty members have designed the
curricula to take advantage of the role that a strong liberal arts
education plays in the professional development of student-customers.
UW-Eau Claire College of Business graduates are well-prepared for success
in the global business environment of the 21st century.
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THE
UNDERGRADUATE FACT CURRICULA
Organizational
restructuring, workforce diversity, changing technology, and globalization—these
are just a few of the issues shaping the business world today. To compete
in a dynamic multi-cultural world, business students need to know more
than just the functional knowledge that defines their disciplines.
Students must be able to initiate change in the global business world,
access and use information sources to make decisions, use technology as a
competitive advantage, communicate effectively with people from different
cultural backgrounds, manage in an ethical and socially responsible
manner, and function effectively as team leaders and members.
The FACT
curriculum is designed to prepare business students for the world of work
in four broad areas: Functional knowledge, Adaptability
skills, Communication skills, and Teamwork skills. Each
letter in the acronym symbolizes a different competency:
F-
Functional knowledge, an understanding of the theories and
practices defining
one’s field of study.
A-Adaptability,
the foresight and flexibility to change.
C-Communication
skills, the ability to organize and express thoughts and
ideas when speaking and writing.
T-Teamwork,
the interpersonal skills necessary to work effectively as a team member.
Through the
FACT curriculum, business students acquire the knowledge and skills
necessary to position them for the future. Students gain FACT competencies
in three ways: (1) through the 32-credit BUSCORE, the common body of
courses all business students take; (2) through courses in their major;
and (3) through experience-based learning opportunities such as business
internships, faculty/student collaborative research, international study,
service-learning, and participation in student organizations.
Objectives of
the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Program
The Bachelor
of Business Administration Program is designed to cover four broad areas
of expertise: Functional knowledge, Adaptability skills, Communication
skills, and Teamwork ability.
Functional
knowledge is designed to:
•master
the theories and concepts defining one’s specific area of expertise.
•view the
needs of the organization from a macro perspective and think beyond one’s
specific area of expertise when making decisions.
•know how
to access information sources to be used for decision-making purposes.
•understand
how laws and regulations affect the business world.
Adaptability
skills are designed to:
•recognize
and respond to the needs of stakeholders (customers, employees, internal
clients, stockholders, and community members).
•understand
how to analyze financial data for decision-making purposes.
•manage
for quality and continuous improvement of the organization.
•provide a
framework for decision-making processes which reflect ethical and social
responsibility including decisions affecting diversity and the earth’s
physical environment.
•understand
how to monitor and interpret economic, competitive, political/legal,
social/cultural, and technological trends to be used when developing
competitive strategies within the organization.
•develop a
broad understanding of the unique issues involved in a global business
environment.
Communication
skills are designed to:
•organize
and express thoughts and ideas in writing.
•make
clear and persuasive presentations.
•listen
carefully and synthesize the ideas and opinions of others.
•be able
to adapt one’s personal communications styles to meet the needs of
others.
•use
technology to communicate efficiently and effectively.
Teamwork
ability is designed to:
•develop
the interpersonal skills necessary to direct and guide others as a team
leader.
•develop
the interpersonal skills necessary to work productively as a teammate.
•develop
the interpersonal skills necessary to function effectively with people
from diverse, multicultural backgrounds.
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UNDERGRADUATE
BUSINESS PROGRAMS
Bachelor of
Business Administration Degree Programs
The College of Business
offers the major programs listed in the table below. Students who graduate
from these programs receive a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
degree. Except for Business Administration, all other majors are
comprehensive and do not require a minor. See the appropriate department
listing for a detailed description of each program.
|
Undergraduate
Business Majors |
| Department |
Major
Programs |
|
Accounting
and Finance |
Accounting |
| |
Business
Finance |
| |
-General Finance |
| |
-Corporate Finance |
| |
-Financial Services |
|
Economics |
Business
Economics |
|
Management
& Marketing |
Business
Administration |
| |
Management |
| |
-General Management |
| |
-Entrepreneur Program |
| |
-Human Resource Mgmt. |
| |
-Operations/Materials Mgmt. |
| |
Marketing |
| |
-General Marketing |
| |
-Professional Sales |
Management
Information
Systems |
Management
Information
Systems |
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INTERDISCIPLINARY
MAJORS
COMPREHENSIVE
MAJOR: ECONOMICS,
Business (Code 360-002)
Business
Economics is a comprehensive major available to College of Business
students seeking a degree program that combines the study of business with
economics. Major courses are taught by faculty from the Colleges of
Business and Arts and Sciences (the Department of Economics resides within
the College of Arts and Sciences). Business Economics majors graduate with
a Bachelor of Business Administration degree.
Students
interested in pursuing this major are encouraged to work with members of
the Finance faculty as they plan their course of study.
Sixty semester
credits, including the BUSCORE; Econ 103, 104, 303, 304 and 321; Math 245;
and electives from the following courses to bring the total to 60 semester
credits: Econ 308, 311, 315, 316, 318, 322, 325, 331, 335, 341, 351, 353,
355, 371, 375, 399, 492, 494, 495, 496, 498, 499; Fin 322, 327, and no
more than one course from the following: Econ 268, 280, 330, 356, 360;
Econ/Wmns 337.
NOTE 1: Math
111 or Math 114, or their equivalent must be completed as part of the
General Education requirements.
NOTE 2:
Students in this major must meet College of Business admission standards
before they may register for upper-division (300-400 level) courses
offered by the College of Business (see College of Business, Admission).
NOTE 3: Either
Econ 322 or Fin 322 may be included in the major, but not both.
NOTE 4: See
the Department of Economics section in the College of Arts and Sciences
for course descriptions.
NOTE 5:
Economics majors must complete the capstone project during the year prior
to graduation. Information about this project can be found in the
Economics Department Office.
Undergraduate
Business Minors
The College of
Business offers the minors listed in the following table. See the
appropriate College of Business department listing for a detailed
description of each minor.
Certificate
Programs and Emphases
Certificate
programs and emphases are designed to enhance a student’s major or minor
program. The following is a list of the certificate programs and emphases
offered by the departments in the College of Business. See the appropriate
College of Business department listing for a detailed description of each
program.
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BACHELOR
OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Candidates for
the BBA degree must meet all general graduation requirements of the
University and all specific requirements of both the College of Business
and their major programs.
Credits for
Graduation: UW-Eau
Claire students need a minimum of 120 credits to graduate, to include the
following:
• A minimum
of 52 semester credits in the College of Business and the Department of
Economics.
• A minimum
of 60 semester credits in courses other than those offered by the College
of Business and the Department of Economics.
NOTE: Required
mathematics courses and Econ 103 and 104 may be counted toward this
requirement.
Cultural
Diversity Requirement. The
University Cultural Diversity Requirement must be satisfied by all
students receiving the BBA degree. Students satisfy the requirement by
satisfactorily completing the following courses: Bsad 300, Diversity in
the Workplace, CJ 202, Fundamentals of Speech, and a third
course. Courses which fulfill the remainder of the requirement are listed
in this Catalogue (see Cultural
Diversity Courses).
NOTE: Most
courses used to satisfy the Cultural Diversity Requirement may also be
applied to the University’s General Education Requirements.
Foreign
Language/Foreign Culture Requirement. All
students pursuing a baccalaureate degree must satisfy the
Foreign Language/Foreign Culture Requirement. Information about this
requirement can be found in this Catalogue (see Foreign
Language/Foreign Culture Requirement).
NOTE: Most
courses used to satisfy the Foreign Language/Foreign Culture Requirement
may also be applied to the University’s General Education Requirements.
General
Education Requirements. Candidates
for the BBA degree must meet the university’s General Education
requirements (see University Graduation
requirements). In addition, a college or school may establish
proficiency requirements for any or all of their degree programs. Courses
taken to meet degree specific proficiencies also may be used to satisfy
General Education Requirements. The following table outlines the General
Education and Proficiency Requirements for College of Business majors.
|
GENERAL
EDUCATION AND COLLEGE
OF BUSINESS
PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS |
|
General
Education Requirements |
College
of Business Proficiency Requirements Which May
Be Applied to the
G.E. Requirements |
Category
I:
Communications and Analytical Skills (A minimum of six credits,
including at least one from subcategory A and one from B.) |
A.
CJ 202
B. Math 245
NOTE: Business majors also must
take MATH 111 or its equivalent |
Category
II:
Natural Sciences (A minimum of 11 credits, including following list
of laboratory science two laboratory science courses-from at least
two of six subcategories.) |
Business
majors must select from the courses: Biol 100, 151; Chem 104,
115, and either 101 or 180; Geog 104; Geol 110, 115; Phys
211, 212, 226, 229, 231, 232. The third class taken in Category II
need not be a laboratory science class. |
Category
III:
Social Sciences (A minimum of 11 credits, including one course from
four of seven subcategories.) |
Econ
103
Econ 104
Psyc 100 OR Soc 101 OR Pols 122 |
Category
IV:
Humanities (A minimum of 11 credits, including at
least one course from four of five subcategories.) |
No
specific courses are required. |
| NOTE:
Students transferring to UW-Eau Claire from a UW College with an
Associate Degree are considered to have fulfilled the general
education requirements EXCEPT that the CJ 202, Math 245, Econ 103,
Econ 104, and Psyc 100 or Soc 101 or Pols 122 proficiencies still
must be met. |
The
BUSCORE:
The BUSCORE
is the 32-credit common body of courses taken by all business students.
It consists of the following twelve courses:
|
The
BUSCORE Courses |
| Acct 201 |
Principles
of Accounting I |
| Acct
202 |
Principles
of Accounting II |
| Bcom
206 |
Business
Writing* |
| Bcom
207 |
Business
Presentations** |
| MIS 240 |
Information
Systems in Business |
| Bsad 300 |
Diversity
in the Workplace |
| Bsad
305 |
Legal and
Regulatory Environment |
| Fin
320 |
Principles
of Finance |
| Mktg
330 |
Principles
of Marketing |
| Mgmt
340 |
Organizational
Behavior |
| Mgmt
341 |
Operations
Management |
| Mgmt
449 |
Strategic
Management in a Global Business Environment |
|
NOTE:
Management-Entrepreneur majors and those students double-majoring in
Management-Entrepreneur and another major may substitute Mgmt 402 for
Mgmt 449.
*Students who earn less than a B- (B minus) in BCOM 206 must
complete BCOM 216.
**Students who earn less than a B- (B minus) in BCOM 207
must complete BCOM 307. |
Major/Minor
Requirements. Students seeking a BBA degree must complete either a
standard or a comprehensive major (see College of Business department
listings for major requirements). Traditionally a major and minor could
not reside within the same department within the College of Business.
However, the College of Business has approved the following double major
or major/minor combinations:
Approved
Double Major and Major/Minor Combinations
Within a Single Department in the College of Business:
Double Major Combinations
•
Accounting with any Business Finance emphasis
• Any
Management emphasis with any Marketing emphasis
Major/Minor
Combinations
•
Accounting with Business Finance emphasis
• Any
Business Finance emphasis major with Accounting minor
• Any
Management emphasis major with Marketing minor
• Any
Marketing emphasis major with Management minor
• Business
Administration major with Marketing minor
• Business
Administration major with Management minor
•
Management Information major with Business Telecommunications
minor
NOTE:
Students who select the Business Administration standard major may not
minor in Business Administration. If a second major is selected, it must
be from a department other than Management and Marketing.
If a student
elects either a major/minor combination or a double major, both of which
reside in the College of Business, the student must complete all
requirements beyond the BUSCORE for each program, and all proficiencies.
Overlap in non-BUSCORE courses between a double major or major/minor
combination is limited to 12 credits. In addition, a minimum of 12 credits
in each program must be unique to the program (not overlap the companion
program).
Grade Point
Requirements.
Candidates for the BBA degree must earn a minimum GPA of 2.00 in their
major and in courses taken in residence. (See the special requirements for
the Comprehensive Major in Accounting.) If a minor is required, or is to
be listed as an official minor, the candidate must earn a minimum GPA of
2.00 in his or her minor.
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ADMISSION
INFORMATION
Admission to
the University. All
persons who wish to pursue an undergraduate business degree program at
UW-Eau Claire must file an application, including a high school
transcript, a transcript of all previous post-secondary work attempted,
and any specific application fee, with the Admissions Office, Schofield
112. Additional information about Admission to the University can be found
in this Catalogue (see Admission to the University).
High School
Preparation. Students
considering a major in the College of Business are encouraged to take
courses in high school which will provide them with appropriate background
for their collegiate studies. Where available, high school preparation
should include:
• Four years
of college-preparatory English courses
• Four years
of college-preparatory mathematics courses
• Four years
of natural science courses
• Competency
in using a personal computer. Skills needed include keyboarding; computer
access and usage; and the ability to use word processing, spreadsheet
graphics, and data management applications.
Admission of
the College of Business. UW-Eau
Claire students who expect to earn a BBA degree must be admitted to the
College of Business in order to register for upper-division (300/400
level) courses in the major. All other students whose major or minor
require completion of upper-division courses in the College of Business
must provide evidence that they meet College of Business admission
requirements.
College of
Business Admission Criteria. Separate
application for admission to the College of Business must be filed by all
students who wish to elect a Business major. To be eligible for admission,
the student must meet all of the following criteria:
College of
Business Admission Criteria
• Complete
the following five courses with a grade of C- (C minus) or better in each
course and a GPA of 2.0 or better for all five: Acct 201, Acct 202, Econ
103, Econ 104, MIS 240. A student with a passing grade of less than C- (C
minus) in one of these five courses, but with a GPA of 2.40 or
better for all five, will be eligible for admission.
• Present a
2.30 or better GPA in all undergraduate work completed prior to admission.
• Complete
54 credits.
Application
Procedure. Application
for admission to the College of Business should be made during the
semester in which the last of the above criteria are satisfactorily
completed (ordinarily the second semester of the sophomore year).
Application forms are available outside the Associate Dean’s Office
(Schneider 117A).
Transfer
Students. Students
transferring to UW-Eau Claire intending to major in the College of
Business program may be expected to validate certain business courses
taken at their former institution. These courses will be identified
appropriately on the student’s transfer transcript. This information
directs the student to the office of the appropriate Department Chair to
complete the validation process which may include syllabus review, an
examination, course requirement, or other appropriate validation
technique.
Readmission to
the College of Business. A
student who has been away from the University for a period of one semester
or more must apply for readmission to the University. The student should
contact the Assistant Dean of the College of Business regarding his/her
status in the College of Business. This may be done as soon as the student
has been readmitted to the University.
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DEAN’S
LIST
At the end of
each semester, the College of Business recognizes excellence in
scholastic achievement by publishing the Dean’s List. To be eligible, a
student must:
(1) be in good
academic standing;
(2) have a
minimum semester GPA of 3.70;
(3) have
completed at least 12 credits during the semester,
with no incompletes, no courses below the 100-level, no
repeats, and no Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory registrations
(except in degree credit-bearing courses that are offered
only on the S/U grading system in which a grade of S
has been earned).
Students who
meet this standard of achievement receive personal letters of notification
and congratulations from the Dean.
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PLANNING
A DEGREE PROGRAM
Students are
classified as pre-business students until they meet College of Business
admission requirements. Once a student has applied and been admitted to
the college, students may take advanced courses (at the 300/400 level) in
their majors.
Pre-business
students enroll in General Education courses and limited BUSCORE and major
courses. In addition, a pre-business student should:
• get to
know his/her adviser. The faculty adviser can provide degree planning
advice, career advice, and is a connection to other university resources.
• research
business career options and select a major.
•
investigate internship, international student, or other experience-based
learning opportunities.
• maintain
an acceptable GPA—the College of Business has several admission
requirements that are tied to the student’s grades.
Pre-business
students are admitted to the College of Business once they have met the
college’s admission requirements and have submitted an application form.
For most students, this occurs at the end of their sophomore year.
Admitted
business students concentrate on taking courses in their major, completing
General Education requirements, participating in student organizations,
internships, or international study opportunities, and planning a
successful job campaign.
Advising. All
pre-business and admitted business students are assigned a faculty adviser
in the department of their planned major. Ordinarily, adviser assignments
are made during freshman or transfer orientation. UW-Eau Claire students
changing to a business major from another college or school on campus
should first declare their new major in the Registrar’s Office
(Schofield 128). They should then report to the College of Business
department offering the major to be assigned a faculty adviser.
Students
should consult their College of Business faculty adviser as early as
possible to develop a plan of action for their degree program.
Catalogue Base
for Degree Planning. Students
must follow the curricular requirements of the catalogue under which they
entered UW-Eau Claire, or, upon notification of the Registrar’s Office
(Schofield 128), a more recent catalogue. Students who are absent from the
University for two or more consecutive semesters must follow the catalogue
in effect at the time of their re-entry. Transfer students entering UW-Eau
Claire within two consecutive semesters of leaving their former accredited
institution may use the UW-Eau Claire catalogue in effect at the time they
entered their former institution. Any deviation from published degree
requirements must be authorized by the College of Business Assistant Dean.
Students who wish to appeal an institutional decision or response relating
to their request for academic substitutions or waivers may do so by using
the Student Academic Grievance Procedures published in the Student
Services and Standards handbook available in the Dean of Students
Office, Schofield 240.
Preparation
for Graduation. College
of Business students must apply for graduation via the Blugold System by
the end of the first week of priority registration for the semester in
which the student expects to graduate. Failure to file an application on
time may result in the postponement of graduation.
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CAREER
SERVICES
Early in their
college career students are encouraged to become familiar with the
resources available through Career Services. These include:
• Early
Career Exploration and Decision-Making Assistance—meet with a Career
Counselor or visit the Career Resource Lab to learn more about your major
and how it relates to a future career. It is recommended that a student
visit Career Services during the first year at UW-Eau Claire to discover,
explore, and plan for their career.
• Career
Resource Lab—houses extensive materials in many formats to help
students research all of their career development needs. The Lab includes
information on occupational options; internship information; employer
directories; company literature; graduate school information; and
résumé, portfolio, and interview preparation resources.
• Internship
Center—meet with a member of the Internship Center to discover the
thousands of internships available, learn how to access and apply
classroom theory and assignments, and develop and enhance skills and
knowledge in a real world work experience. An internship may assist in
providing a completive edge when entering the workforce.
• Blugold
CareerLink—a computerized résumé database management system that
offers students the opportunity to register and create or upload their
résumé online. The program allows the student to participate in résumé
development; online employer résumé searches, referrals and collections;
employer informational sessions; hyper links to employer Web sites and
e-mails; and participate with visiting local, regional, state, and
national employers that choose UW-Eau Claire as a primary institution to
assist in meeting their workforce needs. Students pay a one-time fee to
register and use the services of the program.
• Career
Fairs—each year Career Services sponsors two career fairs. The
Career Conference, designed to allow students to explore career and
internship options, is held every October. Internship Mania, the spring
fair, is held every February. Both fairs bring together students, faculty,
and employers who meet and discuss career and internship opportunities in
an informal setting. Over 100 employers from a wide variety of industries
and businesses are represented at these fairs. Career Services believes
that the work students are doing today will lead to the work students want
to do tomorrow. These fairs help students build the right work experience
now by moving them closer to the rewards of their future career.
• On-Campus
Recruitment Program—more than 250 employers visit the campus each
year to interview students interested in internship and full-time job
vacancies posted by companies. All interviews are coordinated and arranged
at the Career Services office. Because of the diverse recruiting
techniques used by employers, several recruiting options are available for
employers to gain access to the résumé database. Recruiting practices
have changed, and employers use the services year round. In today’s job
market, a student should always maintain updated demographic information
and an online résumé that employers view throughout the United States.
An emerging recruiting trend, experienced by select majors, finds
employers interviewing students approximately an academic year before the
student actually graduates or is looking to participate in an internship.
Additional
information about these and other career development and life planning
resources and services can be obtained from the Business Career Services
Coordinator, Career Services, Schofield Hall 230. Or check out the Career
Services Web site at www.uwec.edu/career/.
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EXPERIENCE-BASED
LEARNING
Business
students can broaden their education and gain additional skills and
competencies through participation in learning experiences outside of the
traditional classroom. The College of Business encourages students to
participate in one or more of the following experience-based learning
opportunities.
Business
Internship Program.
Business students can gain practical business experience while still a
student. The Business Internship Program allows students to develop
further their FACT competencies while working for a business enterprise.
Any junior or senior student who has been admitted to the College of
Business, is in good academic standing, and has satisfied specific
departmental course prerequisites and policies may participate in this
internship program. All students participating in the Business Internship
Program must meet College of Business admission requirements. There is a
special course fee for the internship.
In order for
students to receive college credit for an internship, the experience must
meet the following minimum criteria:
• Work done
by the student must be related to his/her field of study and individual
interest within that field.
• The
internship period must be three to eight months long.
• The
employer must designate an internship supervisor to oversee and evaluate
the student’s performance during the internship experience.
The University’s
Career Services Office and the departments within the College of Business
administer the Business Internship Program. Additional information is
available through the Business Career Services Coordinator (Schofield 230)
or any of the College of Business department chairpersons.
International
Education. In today’s
global economy, employers are looking for individuals who demonstrate
self-confidence, independence, global awareness, and knowledge of a
multicultural world. To help students gain these skills and competencies,
many opportunities exist for them to study outside of the United States.
The international programs listed below offer a full or limited complement
of business and economics courses:
• Australia:
Southern Cross University, Lismore.
• Austria:
Karl-Franzens-University, Graz.* Four semesters of German is
required.
• Denmark:
University of Southern Denmark, Sonderberg.* Courses are taught in
English by Danish faculty members.
• England:
University of Lancaster, Lancaster. Offers a major in business.
• France:
Ecole Superieure, La Rochelle.* Four semesters of French is required.
• Ireland:
University of Limerick, Limerick. Offers a major in business.
• Japan:
Kansai Gaidai University of Foreign Studies, Hirakata City.* Courses
are taught in English.
• Mexico:
Instituto Tecnologico, Monterrey.* Some Spanish helpful. Many courses
are taught in English.
• Sweden:
Växjö University, Växjö.* Courses are taught in English by Swedish
faculty members.
* Denotes an
exchange program, meaning that students pay approximately the same tuition
they would if attending UW-Eau Claire. Additional information about these
programs may be obtained from the College of Business International
Business Programs Coordinator or Center for International Education
(Schofield 111).
Service-Learning
Experience.
Business students can apply the functional knowledge and communication
skills gained in the classroom through service in the community.
Service-learning is an academic experience that combines community
services with intentional learning goals, reflection, and critical
analysis. It offers students the opportunity to apply knowledge gained in
the classroom through service to others. All UW-Eau Claire undergraduates
are required to complete 30 or more clock hours of curricular,
extracurricular, or co-curricular service-learning. Acceptable activities
can take many forms. Service-learning activities may be integrated into a
course or may involve participation in a community service program or
internship. Experiences may be paid or unpaid. Information regarding the
completion of the service-learning requirement can be obtained from the
Associate Dean of the College of Business, department chairpersons, or the
University’s Service-Learning Director (Schneider 113A).
Faculty/Student
Collaborative Research. Business
students can gain functional knowledge and practice communication and
teamwork skills by working with a faculty member on an academic research
project. Research projects are presented at the University’s annual
Student Research Day. Students may gain independent study credit for the
experience. This opportunity is particularly beneficial for students
considering graduate school. Additional information about faculty/student
collaborative research experiences is available from the College of
Business Research Director (Schneider 117A) or department chairpersons.
Student
Business Organizations. Pre-business
and business students can apply the FACT knowledge and skills learned in
the classroom through active participation in student business
organizations. Members network with professionals, go on field trips to
businesses, plan meetings, organize fund-raising events, participate in
social occasions, attend regional and national conferences, and build
lasting friendships with other business students. Active student business
organizations include:
AIESEC (1976),
an international organization for students interested in international
business, with opportunities for internship experiences in foreign
countries.
American
Marketing Association (AMA) (1980),
a national professional organization for individuals with an interest in
marketing.
American
Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS) (1986),
Student Chapter of the national association of professional men and women
who practice the art and science of production and inventory management.
Beta Alpha Psi
(1982), a national
scholastic honor society in the field of accounting, recognized by AACSB
International – The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of
Business (AACSB International).
Beta Gamma
Sigma (BGS) (1981, 1991),
a national scholastic honor society in the field of business, recognized
by AACSB International.
Beta Upsilon
Sigma (BUS) (1957),
a professional fraternity for students in the College of Business and the
Department of Economics.
Council of
Business Organizations (CBO),
a council whose membership consist of representatives from the College of
Business student organizations. The Council promotes cooperation and
communication among the student business organizations.
Financial
Management Association (FMA) (1982)
(formerly Financial Management Society), a departmental organization for
students interested in exploring careers in financial management.
Organization
for New Entrepreneurs (ONE) (1996), a
hands-on organization for students interested in entrepreneurship.
Phi Beta
Lambda (PBL) (1967),
(division of the Future Business Leaders of America), a professional
undergraduate leadership organization for students in the College of
Business and anyone interested in leadership.
Society for
Human Resource Management (SHRM) (1981)
(formerly the American Society of Personnel Administration), Student
Chapter of the national organization for Personnel and Industrial
Relations Administrators.
Society of
Information Management (SIM) (1980),
a departmental organization designed to promote association with
professionals in the information systems field and to keep students
current with industry trends.
Student
Accounting Society (SAS) (1976), a
departmental organization to assist the members in acquiring contact with
professionals in the accounting field and to broaden the members’
practical knowledge in the accounting field.
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COLLEGE
OF BUSINESS SCHOLARSHIPS
The following
scholarships are administered by the College of Business:
Becker
Business Scholar-Athlete (1-$500):
Junior or senior standing; admission to the College of Business, GPA of
3.00 or higher; preference given to those who have participated in men’s
or women’s NCAA athletics (no club sports) and have completed or
relinquished their athletic eligibility.
Philip
Breitman Memorial (1-tuition and fees for Fall and Spring semesters): Junior
or senior business student who is admitted to the College of Business;
satisfactory academic achievement; talent; citizenship; need.
Jacob
Leinenkugel Brewing Company College of Business Sophomore Diversity ($500
per semester): Business
majors who are members of one or more of the following American ethnic
groups: African-American, American Indian, Hispanic-American, or Southeast
Asian—OR—individuals (including non-minority students) who qualify for
financial need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student
Aid; sophomore standing (30-65 credits); satisfactory completion (grade of
C or higher) of at least three of the following pre-business courses: Acct
201, 202; MIS 240; Econ 103, 104; full-time student standing; good
academic standing; GPA of 2.75 or higher.
Robert
MacDonald Memorial (1-$1,000, $500 per semester): Junior
standing; admission to the College of Business; resident GPA of 3.00 or
higher; university, business college, or department involvement;
leadership potential.
Brad Olson
Memorial ($500 per semester): Students
with at least 30 credits who are majoring in Accounting, Business
Administration, Finance, Management, Marketing, MIS or Computer Science;
evidence that applicant has overcome past academic difficulty through
extra effort and academic accomplishment; need may be considered.
Jean M.
Peterson Memorial (1-$300):
Female finance major with junior standing (60-89 credits); admission to
the College of Business; evidence of collegiate academic ability to
include GPA of 3.0 or higher; involvement in an internship, student
organization, employment, or other activities that demonstrate an interest
in finance as a career.
Wells Fargo
Bank College of Business Diversity (1-$2,000: $1,000 each semester):
College of Business Finance, Accounting, or Business Economics major who
is economically disadvantaged as determined by the Free Application for
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or member of any of the following American
ethnic minority groups: African-American, American Indian,
Hispanic-American, or Southeast Asian; junior or senior standing;
admission to the College of Business; full-time student status for the
entire academic year covered by the scholarship; good academic standing;
GPA of 2.75 or higher; preference given to students who graduated from
high schools located in Chippewa, Dunn, and Eau Claire counties.
Charles F.
White Memorial (1-$1,500: $750 per semester):
Business Administration, Management and Marketing major with junior
standing; admission to the College of Business; strong academic
achievement; participation in extracurricular activities.
Xcel Energy
College of Business Diversity S. (1-$2,000): Open
to junior or senior full-time College of Business majors in good standing
who have a GPA of 2.75 or higher and who are members of any of the
following American ethnic minority groups: African-American, American
Indian, Southeast Asian or Hispanic American. Contact the College of
Business office for further application information.
For more
information about these scholarships, contact the Assistant Dean-External
Affairs of the College of Business or see the appropriate department WWW
page.
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SPECIAL
CURRICULAR OPTIONS
Access to
Business Courses for Non-Business Majors. Students
in nonbusiness major and minor programs that do not require coursework in
the College of Business may be allowed to enroll in a maximum of six
upper-division business credits without having to meet College of Business
admission requirements. To do this, a student must satisfy the following
requirements:
• A resident
GPA of at least 2.50;
• Junior or
senior standing;
• Completion
of course prerequisites;
• Written
approval from the student’s major/minor Department Chair;
• Approval of
the Chair of the Business Department in which the course resides and the
Assistant Dean of the College of Business.
The Management
and Marketing Department (College of Business) and the Communication and
Journalism Department (College of Arts and Sciences) have identified
specific business courses which are appropriate for students pursuing a
Communication major. For additional information about this arrangement or
other opportunities for students pursuing a nonbusiness degree, contact the
Assistant Dean of the College of Business (Schneider 117A).
Credit by
Examination. Each
department within the College of Business has established its own policy
with respect to credit by examination. Contact the appropriate department
chair for additional information.
Distance
Learning. UW-Eau
Claire, together with other UW System institutions offering business
programs, is working to develop additional course opportunities for College
of Business students. These course opportunities are possible due to
developing technology in the electronic transmission of courses via
compressed video and WWW-based delivery of course materials. Business
students are encouraged to check with their academic advisers, review the
current Class Schedule Bulletin, or contact the College of Business
Coordinator for Distance Learning (Schneider 119) for further information.
Independent
Study. Students who
wish to undertake an independent study project must demonstrate academic
capability and must secure, prior to registering, the consent of the Chair
of the Department offering the independent study and the faculty member
directing the study.
For further
information, contact the appropriate College of Business department chair.
Night Course
Offerings. A limited
selection of College of Business courses is offered each semester in the
late afternoon and early evening. These courses generally meet once a week
from 7:00-9:45 p.m. or twice a week starting at 5:00 p.m. Business students
are encouraged to review the current Class Schedule Bulletin or contact the
College of Business department chairs for further information.
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Option. Students may
take courses offered by the College of Business on a
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory basis, with the following limitations:
• No course
may be taken on a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory basis as part of a major or
minor described by one of the departments in the College of Business.
• Business
courses may be taken on a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory basis only concurrent
with or following completion of the student’s major or business minor.
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