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College of Business
V. Thomas Dock, Dean (Schneider 119)
Dale A. Johnson, Associate
Dean (Schneider 117A)
Jack P. Hoggatt, Assistant Dean—Student Affairs (Schneider 117A)
Gretchen A. Hutterli, Assistant Dean—External Affairs (Schneider 119)
Sharon Becker, Coordinator, Career Services (Schofield 226)
Marilyn A. Bergmann, Coordinator, Distance Learning and Technology
Services (Schneider 119)
Robert C. Erffmeyer, Director, MBA Program and Undergraduate
Distance Learning Program Coordinator (Schneider 300B)
Douglas A. Hallatt, Director, Summer Leadership Institute (Schneider
110)
Raymond Hughes, Director, Entrepreneur Program and
Dennis L. Heyde Chair of Entrepreneurship (Schneider 465)
Scott Lester, Director, Center for Leadership (Schneider 451)
Timothy S. Vaughan, Director, Research (Schneider 453)
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, eight 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, Wisconsin), 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/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, Adapt ability 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:
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master the theories and concepts
defining one’s specific area of expertise.
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view the needs of the organization
from a macro perspective and think beyond one’s specific area of
expertise when making decisions.
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know how to access information
sources to be used for decision-making purposes.
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understand how laws and
regulations affect the business world.
Adaptability skills are designed to:
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recognize and respond to the needs
of stakeholders (customers, employees, internal clients, stockholders,
and community members).
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understand how to analyze
financial data for decision-making purposes.
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manage for quality and continuous
improvement of the organization.
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provide a framework for
decision-making processes which reflect ethical and social
responsibility including decisions affecting diversity and the earth’s
physical environment.
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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.
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develop a broad understanding of
the unique issues involved in a global business environment.
Communication skills are designed
to:
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organize and express thoughts and
ideas in writing.
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make clear and persuasive
presentations.
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listen carefully and synthesize
the ideas and opinions of others.
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be able to adapt one’s personal
communications styles to meet the needs of others.
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use technology to communicate
efficiently and effectively.
Teamwork ability is designed to:
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develop the interpersonal skills
necessary to direct and guide others as a team leader.
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develop the interpersonal skills
necessary to work productively as a teammate.
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develop the interpersonal skills
necessary to function effectively with people from diverse,
multicultural backgrounds.
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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:
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A minimum of 52 semester credits
in the College of Business and the Department of Economics.
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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.
NOTE: College of Business courses
approved as GE-V will not 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.
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GENERAL
EDUCATION AND
COLLEGE
OF BUSINESS
PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS |
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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 course from subcategory A and one course from subcategory B.) |
A.
CJ 202
B. Math 245
NOTE: Business majors also must
take MATH 111 or its equivalent |
Category
II:
Natural Sciences
(Nine to 12 credits, including two laboratory science courses --
from at least two of the six subcategories.) |
Business
majors must select from the following list of laboratory science
courses: Biol 100, 151, 195; 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
(Nine to 12 credits, from at least two of the seven subcategories.) |
Econ
103
Econ 104
Psyc 100 or Soc 101 or Pols 122 |
Category
IV:
Humanities
(Nine to 12 credits, from at least two of the five subcategories.) |
No
specific courses are required. |
Category V:
University Wide General Education |
Students may include up to
six credits from this category in General Education. |
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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. |
Student Professional Development
Program
All candidates for the BBA degree
must complete the Student Professional Development Program. The program is
designed to equip students with the skills needed to present themselves in
a professional manner during their job search and to other professionals
once they enter their chosen careers.
The program consists of four
workshops (career planning, professional appearance, professional
etiquette, and the job campaign). The first workshop, career planning,
should be completed before the end of the sophomore year. For more
information, visit Schneider 117.
The
BUSCORE:
The BUSCORE
is the 32-credit common body of courses taken by all business students.
It consists of the following twelve courses:
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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 |
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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.
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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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.
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Undergraduate
Business Majors |
| Department |
Major
Programs |
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Accounting
and Finance |
Accounting |
| Business
Finance |
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-General Finance |
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-Corporate Finance |
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-Financial Services |
|
Economics |
Business
Economics |
|
Management
& Marketing |
Business
Administration |
| Management |
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-General Management |
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-Entrepreneur Program |
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-Human Resource Mgmt. |
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-Operations/Materials Mgmt. |
| Marketing |
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-General Marketing |
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-Professional Sales |
Management
Information
Systems |
Management
Information
Systems |
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.
Residency Requirement for College
of Business Minors:
At least 12 credits used to fulfill
the requirements of a minor from the College of Business must be earned in
residence. Resident credits do include credits earned through the National
Student Exchange Program, study abroad opportunities, and Internet courses
taught by UW-Eau Claire College of Business professors.
Certificate Programs
Certificate programs are designed to
enhance a student’s major or minor program. The following is a list of the
certificate programs 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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Approved Double Major and
Major/Minor Combinations Within a Single Department in the College of
Business
Double Major Combinations
Major/Minor Combinations
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Accounting with Business
Finance minor
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Any Business Finance emphasis
major with Accounting minor
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Any Management emphasis major
with Marketing minor
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Any Marketing emphasis major
with Management minor
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Business Administration major
with Marketing minor
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Business Administration major
with Management minor
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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).
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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:
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Four years of college-preparatory
English courses
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Four years of college-preparatory
mathematics courses
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Four years of natural science
courses
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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:
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College of
Business Admission Criteria
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Complete the following five
courses with a grade of C- (C minus) or above in each course and a GPA
of 2.00 or higher 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 higher
for all five, will be eligible for admission.
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Present a 2.30 or higher GPA in
all undergraduate work completed prior to admission.
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Complete 54 credits.
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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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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:
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get to know his/her adviser. The
faculty adviser can provide degree planning advice, career advice, and
is a connection to other university resources.
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research business career options
and select a major.
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investigate internship,
international student, or other experience-based learning opportunities.
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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.
To officially declare or change to a new major or minor, a student must go
to the office of the department of the intended major or minor. Specific
instructions can be found at
http://www.uwec.edu/registrar/chgofmajor/.
All students are encouraged to
obtain a new degree audit during this process. A new adviser will be
assigned in the department of the new major or minor.
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
Office of Student Development and Diversity, 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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DEAN’S
LIST
Students in the College of Business
who have an outstanding record of academic accomplishment are eligible
for the Dean’s List. In order to earn Dean’s List standing during a given
semester, students must have all of the following:
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earned a minimum of 15 graded
semester credits. S/U credits may be counted as additions to the minimum
15 graded credits; (Re- peats, incompletes, and withdrawals disqualify
students from in clusion on the Dean’s List.)
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earned a minimum semester GPA of
3.50;
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been in the top ten percent of
their class.
Dean’s List students will receive a
letter of notification and congratulations from the Dean.
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CAREER
SERVICES
Early in their college careers
students are encouraged to become familiar with the resources available
through Career Services. These include:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 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:
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Work done by the student must be
related to his/her field of study and individual interest within that
field.
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The internship period must be
three to eight months long.
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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: Murdoch University, Perth.
Offers a major in business.
• Australia: Southern Cross University, Lismore.
Offers a major in business.
• Austria: Karl-Franzens-University, Graz.*
Four semesters of German is required.
• Denmark: University of Southern Denmark,
Sonderberg.* International business
program. Courses are taught in English by Danish faculty members.
• England: University of Lancaster, Lancaster.
Offers a major in business.
• Germany: University of Frankfurt.*
Summer international business program with courses in English.
• Ireland: University of Limerick, Limerick.
Offers a major in business.
• Japan: Kansai Gaidai University of Foreign
Studies, Hirakata City.* International
business courses taught in English.
• Mexico: Instituto Tecnologico, Monterrey.*
Summer and semester options. Some Spanish helpful. Many business courses
are taught in English.
• Sweden: Växjö University, Växjö.*
International business program. 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. Cost
of living varies greatly. 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 453) 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.
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
Please refer to Web site (www.uwec.edu/cob/programs/undergrad/frameundergradhome.htm)
for an up-to-date listing of College of Business scholarships or contact
the Assistant Dean—External Affairs of the College of Business.
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SPECIAL
CURRICULAR OPTIONS
International Business Minor
The International Business Minor is
designed to enable students to enhance their perspective of the business
environment as a global, rather than local, enterprise. Completion of the
minor should add value to any major at UW-Eau Claire.
The minor does require foreign
language competence at the 201 level and either a semester studying abroad
or an international internship. Advanced business courses taken during a
study abroad semester will replace the directed study or independent study
options listed below.
This minor was designed by
participating faculty in the UW-Eau Claire College of Business, the
Business Advisory Council, and the International Business Advisory
Council. It was expressly designed to complement the UW-Eau Claire Global
Studies Minor and to enhance all majors at UW-Eau Claire. Dr. Rama Yelkur
is the adviser for students seeking the International Business minor. The
minor does require acceptance into the College of Business.
MINOR: International Business
(Code 740-411)
Required Courses (15 credits of
the following):
Fin 325: International Financial
Management
Mgmt 345: Managing Global
Organizations
Mktg 335: International Marketing
Econ 351 or 353 or 355 or 356
Study abroad or international
internship (three credits of directed study, independent study, or
internship credit to include a written report as specified by adviser).
Foreign language competence at the 201 level is required
for completion of the minor. Students may choose to either take 201 as an
elective, or test out of foreign language at the 201 level.
Elective Courses:
Nine credits from the following (maximum one course per discipline):
Bsad 315: International Business Law
MIS 310: Systems Analysis and Design
Anth 315, 351, 355, 422, 463, Anth/Wmns
356
ArtH 112, 201, ArtH/AIS 335
CJ 301, 319
Econ 351, 353, 355, 356
Up to four credits of foreign
language.
Geog 150, 151, 301, 308, 314, Geog/AIS
311
Hist 102, 132, 142, 152, 192, 326,
359, 360, 362, 366, 371, 375, 379, 383, 388, 389, 393, 411, Hist/Wmns 385
Pols 122, 260, 265, 318, 319, 320,
321, 322, 323, 327, 331, 334, 335, 390
Rels 100, 304, 307, 309, 312, 314,
323, 350, 351, Rels/AIS 330
Total: 24 credits
International Business Certificate
The Certificate in International
Business is designed to enhance the bachelor’s degree for any student at
UW-Eau Claire. Students for whom studying abroad or an international
internship are not options can complete the 12 credit certificate and add
valuable insights into the global business environment.
The Certificate was designed by
participating faculty in the UW-Eau Claire College of Business, the
Business Advisory Council, and the International Business Advisory
Council. It is designed to complement the UW-Eau Claire Global Studies
minor, and to enhance all majors at UW-Eau Claire.
Dr. Rama Yelkur is the adviser for
students seeking the Certificate in International Business.
The Certificate does require acceptance into the College of Business.
Certificate:
International Business
Required courses:
Fin 325: International Financial
Management
Mgmt 345: Managing Global
Organizations
Mktg 335: International Marketing
Elective Courses:
Three-four credits from the following (maximum one course per discipline):
Bsad 315: International Business Law
MIS 310: Systems Analysis and Design
Anth 351 or Anth/Wmns 356
CJ 301, 319
Econ 351, 353, 355, 356
Foreign Language at the 201 level
Study abroad or international
internship (three credits)
Geog 150, 151, 301, 308, 314, 378,
446, Geog/AIS 311
Hist 102, 132, 142, 152, 192, 326,
359, 360, 362, 366, 371, 375, 379, 383, 388, 389, 393, 411, Hist/Wmns 385
Pols 122, 260, 265, 318, 319, 320,
321, 322, 323, 327, 331, 334, 335, 390
Rels 100, 304, 307, 309, 312, 314,
323, 350, 351, Rels/AIS 330
Total 12 credits
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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, 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, 491, 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.
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, uses a web-based delivery system to offer all
of its MBA courses online. The program coordinates with the on-campus
program so that students may take some courses in either environment. Also
offered online are a number of undergraduate courses and all of the
Foundation courses required for graduates with non-business degrees to
enter the MBA program or to obtain a Graduate Business Certificate. Check
with 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:
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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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