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Source:
2005-2006 Catalog
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Mission: The School of Business was
established on July 1, 1973, by action of the Board of Regents. In 1946,
the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree was created. The
Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree program was implemented
in 1982.
The Washburn University School of Business provides a high quality business
education, supported by research and service activities, that enhances
the economic vitality of the region. The School:
- offers current, student-centered degree programs at the undergraduate
and graduate level for students drawn primarily from the Northeast Kansas
region that will prepare them for career success and life-long learning;
- creates and applies research that enhances our classroom teaching,
assists practitioners, and advances knowledge in the business disciplines;
- serves as a catalyst for economic development of the region through
our Small Business Development Center, the Washburn Entrepreneurship
Program, and other collaborative partnerships;
- provides faculty, staff, and student services to professional and
civic organizations.
Undergraduate Program Core Competencies
To implement the mission of the School, the faculty has adopted the
following undergraduate program core competencies as instructional objectives
of the BBA program:
- Written and Oral Communication Abilities: Students will be able to
read with comprehension, write with clarity, verbalize concisely, and
clearly present ideas in both formal and informal settings.
- Teamwork and Interpersonal Abilities: Students will understand group
dynamics and have the ability to work with others to set priorities,
and organize and delegate tasks in order to meet goals.
- Problem Solving Abilities: Students will be able to recognize, define,
and analyze diverse problems, view problems from an original perspective,
and organize and interpret information in order to draw and support
conclusions.
- Ethical Decision-Making Abilities: Students will be able to differentiate
between ethical and unethical behavior and integrate ethical understanding
and societal responsibility into decision making.
- Global Awareness: Students will understand the impact of participation
in the global economy on business conduct and performance as well as
the effects of business actions on that economy.
- Technological Abilities: Students will understand information technology
as it affects the structure and processes of organizations and economies,
and how the use of technology manifests itself in the establishment
and accomplishment of strategic goals of the organization.
- Entrepreneurship: Students will understand the roles entrepreneurs
play in dynamic organizations and economies.
Degree, Minor, and Certificate Programs
Undergraduate students may earn the Bachelor of Business Administration
(BBA) degree with a major in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Management,
Marketing, and General Business, the Minor in International Business,
and the Certificate in Entrepreneurship. Undergraduate students outside
of the School of Business may earn the Minor in Business or the Minor
in International Business, and the Certificate in Entrepreneurship. At
the graduate level, the School of Business offers the Master of Business
Administration (MBA) degree.
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. 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.
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. Written
notice of intent to graduate with honors must be submitted by the student
to the Office of the Dean, 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.
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) program at Washburn
University
For information about the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program,
see Graduate Programs in the catalog index.
Internships
The School of Business has developed an internship program that is constantly
in demand by successful area businesses. 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 acquire job market skills for employment. 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 and do not count as electives to meet requirements
for the majors. For further information, interested students should consult
with the Director of Student Affairs in 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 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, a business school oriented program with about
ten universities in Western Europe, and in the Consortium of North American
Higher Education Collaboration (CONAHEC), a consortium of almost 50 schools
in Canada, Mexico, and the United States. Washburn also has a number of
other international partnerships, including exchange agreements with:
- Denmark International Studies (DIS), Copenhagen
- Fukuoka University, Japan
- Orebro University, Sweden
- SNSPA, Romania
- Tongji University, Shanghai
- 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
Study Abroad Advisor, Washburn University.
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. For a full listing,
description, and contact information, please consult the School’s
web site at www.washburn.edu/sobu.
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.
Academic Advising and Admission Requirements
There are three steps in a student’s progress to the Bachelor
of Business Administration (BBA), 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) declaration of major, 2) admission
to the School of Business, and 3) 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 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 available 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. A grade of “C” or better 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.
3. 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 and the candidacy has been
approved.
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, especially with regard to transfer credit. 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. Once
established in the program, these students may pursue advising from School
of Business faculty.
Students should have reviewed their academic transcript and processed
a degree audit through MyWashburn before visiting with their advisor.
The purpose of the degree audit is to provide students with the remaining
requirements left to complete their degree. While the degree audits are
unofficial, they should be an accurate reflection of the student’s
academic progress. If the student believes his or her audit or transcript
is incorrect, the question should be brought promptly to the attention
of an advisor in the Dean’s office. All transfer course should be
evaluated no later than the first semester of enrollment at Washburn.
The School of Business provides advising literature and materials explaining
program requirements and requires the student to consult with an advisor
during the enrollment process. The student, however, has the ultimate
responsibility for understanding the requirements of his/her degree program
and for ensuring that the program requirements, including course prerequisites,
are met in order and on a timely basis. Program and advising information
is available through this catalog, the School’s web site, and separate
information sheets.
Prerequisite Policy for Students in School of Business Courses
It is the responsibility of all students enrolled in School of Business
courses, regardless of major or degree program, to observe the published
prerequisites for the course. For a prerequisite requirement to be met,
the prerequisite course must be successfully completed with a grade of
“C” or better. A student not meeting course prerequisite requirements
is subject to administrative withdrawal from the course at any time. Any
questions should be directed to an advisor in the School of Business office.
Preparation for Further Study at the Graduate Level
Students considering graduate study in accounting, business, or economics
are encouraged to take mathematics beyond the current minimum requirement,
including MA 142 Applied Calculus II or appropriate higher level mathematics
courses, such as MA151, MA152, or MA153.
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) International, 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
times separate from class meeting times, including on Saturdays; an assessment
fee may be charged.
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