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History
Scholarships
Honors
Special Programs
Internships
Student Organizations
Small Business Development
Center
Admission Requirements
A BRIEF HISTORY
The School of Business was established on July 1, 1973, by action of
the Board of Regents. The Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree with a major in
Economics has been available to Washburn University students since 1904.
In 1946, the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree was created.
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree program was implemented
in 1982.
PHILOSOPHY AND OBJECTIVES
The role of the Washburn University’s School of Business is to provide
quality professional education in business and economics. This includes
study leading to undergraduate and graduate degrees and complementary
study for other degree programs. To better serve our students, the School
of Business is constantly pursuing excellence in our curriculum, faculty,
facilities, and learning experiences. Our recent acceptance into the accreditation
candidacy program of the AACSB International – The Association for
Advancement of Collegiate Schools of Business represents this pursuit
of excellence.
Undergraduate students may earn the Bachelor of Business Administration
(BBA) degree with a major in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Management,
Marketing, and General Business, the Bachelor of Arts (BA) with a major
in Economics, and the Minor in International Business. Undergraduate students
outside of the School of Business may earn a Minor in Business or a Minor
in International Business. At the graduate level, the School of Business
offers the Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree.
The overriding objective of all our programs is to prepare students
to compete successfully in the complex world of business. Our academic
programs reflect the philosophy that business administration is an integral
part of a dynamic economic, social, and political environment. Courses
offered by the School of Business are designed to develop qualities in
students which will help them realize their potential. Emphasis is placed
on analytical skills and sound reasoning techniques that are crucial to
the decision making process. In addition to developing a perspective on
the environment in which business operates, students are encouraged to
develop basic knowledge, skills, and attributes that are widely transferable
and applicable throughout a lifetime of learning on and off the job.
To achieve these objectives, the programs in the School of Business
offer students a broad educational background by requiring not only business
courses, but also courses from other disciplines such as English, mathematics,
humanities, the natural sciences, and the social sciences.
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SCHOLARSHIPS
In recognition of the quality of School of Business programs, many alumni,
individuals, and organizations have given generously to support worthy
students with financial aid. Current scholarships are listed below; however
new donors are added regularly. For information and applications, please
contact the Director of Financial Aid or the Office of the Dean, School
of Business, Washburn University. To be considered for the scholarships
administered by the School of Business, either as new or continuing recipients,
students must make direct application to the School of Business each year;
the normal deadline is March 1.
American Business Women's Career Chapter Scholarship
American Business Women's Executives Scholarship
American Home Life Insurance Company Scholarship
American Legion Scholarship
Association of Government Accountants Scholarship
Ruth Baldwin Scholarship Fund
Charles B. and Florence B. Beeks Scholarship
Penn B. Blair Memorial Scholarship
Ed Bozarth Chevrolet Scholarship
C.B. Campbell Scholarship
Max L. Campbell Family Memorial Scholarship Fund
Donald Allen Chubb Memorial Scholarship
Lauranne R. Clothier Scholarship
Community Financial Service Scholarship Fund
Kansas CPA Scholarship
Thelma Ann Davidson Memorial Scholarship
W. Laird Dean Memorial Trust Scholarship
Harold L. Dick Business Scholarship Fund
Farmers Insurance Group of Companies
Fidelity State Bank and Trust Co. and Mr. and Mrs. Anderson Chandler School
of Business Scholarship
Rodney R. Franz Scholarship
Paul and Pauline Givens Scholarship Fund
John and Harriet Green Scholarship Fund
George W. Greenwood Memorial Scholarship
Larry L. & Lucille L. Hinderlighter Scholarship
Independent Insurance Agents of Topeka, Inc. Scholarship Fund
Insurance Women of Topeka Scholarship Fund
William A. “Cocky” Irwin Business Scholarship
John F. Kilmartin Business Leaders’ Scholarship Fund
Terry J. and Judy L. Kimes Scholarship Fund
Clarence W. King Scholarship
Thomas L. and Janett Miller King Scholarship
David N. Lieberman Business Scholarship
David Brian Little Business Scholarship Fund
Jim & Kathy Maag Scholarship Fund
Dale C. Marcoux Scholarship Fund
Terry and Phyllis Marshall Business Scholarship Fund
Mize Houser Mehlinger and Kimes Accounting and Computer Science Scholarship
Virleen and Fred Morns, Jr. Scholarship Fund
Cleora Nemec Scholarship
Charles A. and Margaret W. Pollak Fund
Louis and Ruth Ann Pozez Scholarship
Professional Advertising Club of Topeka Scholarship
Harold and Marrion Rolley Endowment Fund
Virginia Currier Ross Scholarship
Michael Ruhlman Current Gift Accounting Scholarship
Chester L. Seeley Scholarship Fund
Marguerite E. Smith Business Scholarship Fund
Donald A. Stark Business Leader Scholarship Fund
Stewart Business Scholarship
Raymond A. and Janice D. Stewart Scholarship
Payless Shoe Source/May Department Store Company Business Scholarship
Arthur L. Shultz Banking & Finance Scholarship
Stanley Stauffer-Yellow Freight System Inc.
Transportation Scholarship Fund
Isaac J. Vernon Scholarship
Richard G. Vogel Appreciation Scholarship
Washburn Accounting Society Scholarship
Donald C. Wright Business Scholarship
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SCHOLASTIC RECOGNITION
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS HONORS
Candidates for the Bachelor of Business Administration degree may qualify
for School of Business Honors provided the following criteria are met:
- Accumulate a grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.50 in all accounting,
business, and economics courses applied to the BBA degree and/or
- Demonstrate superior research and/or independent study skills while
enrolled in Business 405 and
- Be approved for honors designation by a two-thirds vote of the School
of Business faculty.
In fulfilling conditions (2) and (3), the student will be expected to
provide any academic data requested and to provide the School with an
extra copy of written work prepared for credit in Business 405. A formal
application must be submitted to the School of Business early in the semester
in which the student expects to graduate.
HONORS IN ECONOMICS
Candidates for the Bachelor of Arts degree, with a major in Economics,
may qualify for Honors in Economics provided the following criteria are
met:
- Accumulate a GPA of at least 3.50 in all economics courses applied
to the BA degree, and
- Demonstrate superior research and/or independent study skills while
enrolled in Economics 405, and
- Be approved for honors designation by a two-thirds vote of the School
of Business faculty.
In fulfilling conditions (2) and (3), the student will be expected to
provide any academic data requested and to provide the School with an
extra copy of written work prepared for credit in Economics 405. A formal
application must be submitted to the School of Business early in the semester
in which the student expects to graduate.
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS SCHOLARS
Students graduating with the Bachelor of Business Administration degree
will be awarded the designation of School of Business Scholar provided
they have accumulated a GPA of at least 3.50 in all accounting, business,
and economics courses and rank in the upper quartile of the Washburn University
graduating class.
DEAN'S AND PRESIDENT'S HONOR ROLLS FOR UNDERGRADUATES
In order to be included on the Dean’s Honor Roll, School of Business,
a student must:
- Have been admitted to, and be in good standing with, the School of
Business, and
- Have completed at least twelve graded semester hours with a GPA of
at least 3.40 during the immediately preceding semester.
Students who have completed at least 12 graded semester hours with a
GPA of 4.00 during the immediately preceding semester will be included
on the President’s Honor Roll.
OMICRON DELTA EPSILON - International Honor
Society in Economics
The objectives of Omicron Delta Epsilon are recognition of scholastic
attainment and the honoring of outstanding achievements in economics;
the establishment of closer ties between students and faculty in economics
within colleges and universities, and among college and universities;
and the publication of the official journal, The American Economist.
Any student who has a genuine interest in economics, regardless of major,
is eligible to become a member of ODE if he/she has completed at least
twelve semester hours in economics with a 3.00 GPA or better and has achieved
an overall GPA of 3.00 or better. Applications are accepted in the Fall
Semester until October 10 and in the Spring Semester until February 24.
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SPECIAL PROGRAMS
BUSINESS PROGRAMS OF INTEREST TO NON-BUSINESS MAJORS
The School of Business offers several academic programs for students
whose bachelor degree or degree program is not in business. These programs
include 1) the Minor in Business, 2) the Minor in International Business,
and 3) the Master of Business Administration.
The Minor in Business and the Minor in International Business can be
earned by any student as part of any Washburn University bachelor degree
program. The Master of Business Administration program is open to students
with a bachelor’s degree, or its equivalent, without regard to major,
provided they meet the requirements for admission. The MBA program requires
a separate application to Washburn University as well as a separate application
for admission to the MBA program.
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INTERNSHIPS
Through Washburn’s Career Services, the School of Business has
developed an internship program that is constantly in demand by successful
area businesses. Whether accounting or marketing, School of Business students
have the opportunity to select from internships in many industries. Starting
in their junior year, students may earn credit toward their degree and
also aquire job market skills for employment. The purpose of an internship
is to provide the student with a new learning experience in an on-the-job
situation. School of Business credit hours may be allowed for employment,
either part-time or full-time, with a business firm or a governmental
agency. Both the student intern and the employer are required to file
progress reports with the internship coordinators on a regular basis.
Internship credit hours are graded on a pass/fail basis only. For further
information, interested students should consult with the Director of Student
Affairs for the School of Business. Descriptions of the programs are provided
in the course listings of this catalog under Accounting 499 - Internship
in Accounting, Business 499 - Internship in Business, and Economics 499
- Internship in Economics. The total number of credits for a School of
Business internship(s) may not exceed six (6) semester hours; not more
than three hours may be taken during any semester.
STUDY ABROAD
Juniors or seniors may satisfy part of their degree requirements while
spending one or two semesters in approved study abroad programs that place
special emphasis on international business and economics. Washburn participates
in the Magellan Exchange program with about ten universities in Western
Europe and also has exchange agreements with:
Denmark International Studies (DIS), Copenhagen
Orebro University, Sweden
University of Claremont-Ferrand, France
University of Cambridge, England
University of Klagenfurt, Austria
Programs of study in many other countries can be arranged. For further
information contact the Office of the Dean, School of Business or the
Director of International Programs, Washburn University.
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STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
The School of Business feels that in order for our students to succeed
they must develop communication and networking skills. To cultivate these
skills the School of Business has several student organizations that students
can join for both camaraderie and learning. These organizations offered
through the School of Business are listed below:
Omicron Delta Epsilon
International honor society in economics organized to encourage and recognize
scholarship in economics.
Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization (C.E.O.)
Organized to study and explore the exciting world of venture creation
and entrepreneurship.
Washburn Accounting Society
Organized to foster the study of accounting and to sponsor professional
and social activities.
Washburn Finance Society
Open to students at Washburn University who are interested in investments,
capital markets, banking, real estate, and other finance-related areas.
Washburn Investment Society
Open to any student interested in investments, capital markets, and other
financial topics.
Washburn Sales and Marketing Executives
Open to any student at Washburn University who has an interest in marketing,
sales, advertising, public relations, or other related areas.
Circle K
Addresses the needs of the individual collegian through the qualities
of leadership, the rewards of service, and the spirit of friendship.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
The School of Business at Washburn University offers a wide range of noncredit
seminars and workshops each semester to the business community. The Professional
Development Series is designed to help managers, supervisors, and other
professionals acquire education and training in a broad range of development
opportunities. In addition to management training seminars, the School
of Business offers seminars in real estate and insurance, and conducts
a number of “in-house” training programs.
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SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER
The Washburn University Small Business Development Center (SBDC) provides
free, confidential, and one-on-one counseling for small business owners
or potential owners in the Northeast Kansas counties of Brown, Geary,
Jackson, Marshall, Nemaha, Pottawatomie, Riley, Shawnee, and Wabaunsee.
The SBDC also offers low-cost seminars and training programs and utilizes
a wide variety of resources including online and Internet databases to
help small businesses obtain the timely, detailed, and relevant information
necessary to make sound business decisions. The services of the Small
Business Development Center are available to all start-up or existing
small businesses. The Washburn SBDC is co-located with the Greater Topeka
Chamber of Commerce in downtown Topeka at 120 S.E. 6th, Suite 100, Topeka,
KS and can be contacted at 785-234-3235. In Manhattan, the Washburn SBDC
is co-located with the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce at 501 Poyntz
Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502 and can be contacted at 785-587-9917. The
web site is www.washburn.edu/sbdc.
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ACADEMIC ADVISING AND ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
There are several steps in a student’s progress to the Bachelor
of Business Administration (BBA) and the Bachelor of Arts in economics
degrees, apart from the course work and the separate applications for
scholarships and financial aid, which need to be initiated by the student.
These steps include 1) the declaration of major, 2) admission to the School
of Business, 3) the degree audit, and 4) the application for the degree.
1. Declaration of Major / Degree / Catalog Year
Early in their program of study, all students interested in earning the
Bachelor of Business Administration degree, or in the Bachelor of Arts
with a major in economics, should declare their degree goal and major.
This is done by submitting a declaration of major form to the School of
Business. The six majors within the BBA degree are accounting, economics,
finance, management, marketing, and general business. Students interested
in the BBA degree but who have not yet decided on a major initially can
declare a major in general business and then later change their declaration
of major in line with their final decision.
2. Application for Admission to the School of Business
Upon completion of 54 semester hours of college credit and the six required
lower-division School of Business courses, students should apply for admission
to the School of Business. Students desiring to fulfill the requirements
for a Bachelor of Business Administration degree may be admitted to the
School of Business provided they have completed 54 semester hours of college
credit; have earned a cumulative grade average of at least 2.0; and have
completed the following courses, or their equivalents: AC 224 Financial
Accounting, AC 225 Managerial Accounting, BU 250 Management Information
Systems, EC 200 Principles of Microeconomics, EC 201 Principles of Macroeconomics,
and EC 211 Statistics for Business and Economics. A grade of “C”
or better in must be earned in each course. Mathematics 343 Applied Statistics
may be substituted for Economics 211. A minimum of 30 semester hours must
be earned after being admitted to the School of Business. Admission to
the School of Business is a requirement for enrolling in BU 449 Strategic
Management, the capstone course of the BBA degree.
The School of Business reserves the right to evaluate any credit hours
offered for transfer relative to the current standards before accepting
or rejecting such hours. Students should file an application for admission
with the office of the Dean of the School of Business as soon as the student
becomes eligible to apply. Students who have not already declared their
major will do so at the time of admission by filling out the declaration
of major form. If a student decides to change majors, the student may
do so at a later time.
3. Degree Audit Request
Upon completion of 85 semester credit hours (including current enrollment),
students should request a degree audit through the School of Business
to determine what requirements for the degree remain to be completed.
Only two requests can be made prior to graduation. Any changes in a student
schedule (i.e. dropping or adding a class during the term) after a degree
audit has been made should be discussed with the academic advisor. All
completed degree audits prior to final check are sent directly to the
School of Business for distribution to the academic advisors. Students
are mailed a postcard to inform them of the date the audit was completed
and to encourage them to meet with their advisor for a review of remaining
requirements.
4. Application for Degree
Early in the semester of graduation, students planning to graduate must
file an Application for Degree form in the Office of the University Registrar
in order to initiate a graduation check. The form should be filed in September
for the Fall semester and in February for the Spring semester and the
Summer term. A student is not a Candidate for Degree until the University
Registrar’s Office has the form on file.
Students from other Washburn University programs
All students who have been admitted to Washburn University are welcome
to enroll in courses offered by the School of Business, except for BU
449 Strategic Management, provided they satisfy the prerequisites of the
courses in question. However, candidates for degrees other than the BBA
degree are limited to a maximum of 30 semester hours of Accounting (AC)
and Business (BU) courses within the 124 minimum required for graduation.
Students who are candidates for other bachelor’s degrees at Washburn
University are encouraged to consider completing either the Minor in Business
or the Minor in International Business programs, noted above. Procedures
and requirements for admission to the University are described in this
catalog (see Admission Requirements in index).
ADVISING
It is important that any student who intends to work toward the Bachelor
of Business Administration degree be advised by a member of the School
of Business faculty or by an Academic Advisor in the School of Business.
Faculty will assist students in selecting a major and in planning their
academic schedules. Freshman, sophomore, and transfer students will need
to consult initially with an Academic Advisor in the School of Business
office, including with regard to transfer credit. Once established in
the program, these students may pursue advising from School of Business
faculty.
It is the responsibility of the student to meet all prerequisite requirements
for the courses in which the student is enrolled. A student failing to
meet prerequisite requirements is subject to administrative withdrawal
from the course at any time.
OUTCOME ASSESSMENT AND ASSURANCE OF LEARNING
The Washburn University School of Business, as part of its continuous
improvement efforts and consistent with the requirements of Washburn University,
the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges
and Schools, and the Association for the Advancement of Collegiate Schools
of Business (AACSB), at intervals administers surveys and tests to its
students, graduates, staff, and external constituents. We encourage all
of those contacted to support our continuous improvement efforts by participating
in these surveys and tests. For currently enrolled students, the tests
and surveys may be required as part of coursework, or as program and degree
graduation requirements separate from coursework, and independently of
the catalog under which the student intends to graduate. Tests may be
administered during regularly scheduled classes, or at other time separate
from class meeting times, including Saturdays; an assessment fee may be
charged.
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