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Business
Central 142
541-552-6483
John Laughlin, Dean
Curtis J. Bacon, Chair

Professors: Edward G. Brierty, George F. Farrimond, Terry L. Gaston, Harry E. Knight, John Laughlin, Dennis L. Varin

Associate Professors: Curtis J. Bacon, Sue E. Corp, Suad Cox, Jon Harbaugh, William Jackson, René E. Ordoñez, Dennis Powers, Milan P. (Kip) Sigetich, Janice M. Swanson

Assistant Professors: Julie Heine, Charles Jaeger, Carol Nemec, Elizabeth Shelby, Mark Siders

Instructors: Donna Lane, Judith Kunze, Katie Pittman, Dennis Slattery

Southern Oregon University's School of Business is friendly enough to know your name, professional enough to attract quality students and faculty, and flexible enough to keep up with the dynamic demands placed on universities and students by the business world.

At Southern, we're changing the way we do business. Southern Oregon University's School of Business and other Schools of Business across the country have heard the demand from employers for graduates who can write clearly, think critically, and work in groups, and who are aware of the societal issues facing business here and abroad. We have been able to move quickly to meet this demand for several reasons:

1. Our small class sizes facilitate group work and discussion;

2. Our classrooms are well-equipped with complete multimedia capabilities; and

3. Our faculty is well-educated, friendly, flexible, and dedicated to providing our students with the best possible education.

Our students don't sit back and watch the world go by. They bring to school an entrepreneurial attitude, to which we add structure and a plan. In BA 201, Orientation to the School of Business, students are presented with a framework of the core business courses at the very beginning of their business study. This presentation includes highlights of the important topics covered in each class, and students are encouraged to challenge faculty members to address these topics in a meaningful fashion when they take those classes. Our students complete their business education with a comprehensive business plan as a capstone project. The plan clearly demonstrates the writing, thinking, social, and business skills students have acquired and refined while working in Southern's School of Business.

Mission

The mission of the School of Business is to prepare students for challenging, socially responsible careers in a dynamic, globally competitive business environment. As part of a regional comprehensive university, the School of Business integrates a solid foundation in the liberal arts and sciences with the primary areas of business administration. The school emphasizes excellence in teaching, individual advising, and flexible course scheduling. Programs are readily accessible to students through multiple locations, and small class sizes allow for significant interaction between professors and students. Elements essential to the mission include:

1. A coherent, integrated curriculum that emphasizes the increasingly global nature of the business environment, ethical conduct in business decision making, and technological competency.

2. A requirement that students show the ability to communicate in a clear, concise, and professional manner. These communication skills are demonstrated and refined through oral class presentations, written assignments, and a comprehensive business plan that serves as a senior capstone project.

3. A strong foundation in the liberal arts and sciences supplemented by a required nonbusiness minor.

4. A broad variety of related academic offerings, including four business concentrations, four business co-majors, and two certificate programs.

5. A requirement that students earn internship credit or engage in practical undergraduate research, which is enhanced by ties between the School of Business and the community.

6. Programs that are accessible to all qualified students through day and evening courses offered both on and off campus and a comprehensive degree completion program.

7. Faculty members who reflect a balance between theory and practice, teaching and research, and service to the University and the community.

Degrees

BA or BS in business administration

Co-Majors

Minors

Certificates

Accelerated Baccalaureate Degree Program

The business major is an option for students participating in the Accelerated Baccalaureate Degree Program. This selective program enables students to complete a business degree in three years. For information on this program, see printed catalog page 145.

Student Groups

Accreditation

The University is accredited by the Northwest Association of Colleges and Universities. The School of Business is an associate member of the American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business.

School of Business Advisory Council

The School of Business Advisory Council (SOBAC) is made up of representatives from leading regional, private, and public organizations. The council advises the school on program and policy issues and plays an active role in developing and sponsoring practica and providing speakers for classroom discussions.

Facilities

The School of Business has equipped five classrooms with multimedia consoles that integrate computers, VCRs, and overhead projectors for class presentations. A thirty-station microcomputer lab is housed in the School of Business and is available for classroom teaching and individual student use. In addition, business students have access to more than 200 computers at the Computing Services Center and the University Library.

Professional Certifications

Students may take coursework to prepare for a professional certification examination. In accounting, students may prepare for the Certified Public Accountant Examination (CPA) or the Certified Management Accountant Examination (CMA). In management, coursework is available to prepare students for the Certified Personnel Manager Examination (CPM); the Certified Purchasing Manager Examination (CPM), administered by the National Association for Purchasing Management; and the examination to be Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM), administered by the American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS). Completion of a course of study to prepare for any certification does not guarantee receipt of the desired certificate, nor does the University offer any such assurance. Professional certification examinations in business are administered by the State of Oregon and various professional organizations.

Teacher Licensing

Students who want to teach business at the middle school or high school level in Oregon public schools must complete a bachelor's degree in business administration before applying for admission to the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program at SOU. Interested students should consult the department chair for an appropriate advisor and the Education Department regarding admission requirements for the MAT teacher education program.

This competitive program requires students to prepare in advance to strengthen their chances of acceptance into the program. Practica, internships, and volunteer experiences in the public schools prior to application to the MAT program are required.

In addition, proficiency in a second language is required for admission. This requirement can be met by successfully completing two years of a second language at the college or university level or by passing a second language proficiency test at the intermediate level.

Degree Programs

Students who have been admitted to SOU may take any lower division (100- or 200-level) course in business administration if the prerequisites for the course have been met. Students who anticipate declaring a major in business are classified as a premajor until they are admitted to the School of Business. All business premajors and majors should contact the School of Business office in CE 141A to secure a faculty advisor.

Students who want to take upper division (300-level or above) courses in business administration must first be admitted to the School of Business. For exceptions, see course descriptions and Nonadmitted Status. Admission forms may be obtained from faculty advisors or the School of Business office in CE 141A or CE 144.

To be admitted to the School of Business, the student must have:

1. Completed at least 36 credits in general education, including the University Colloquium or Wr 121, 122, 123; 4 credits in speech; 8 credits in mathematics above the level of intermediate algebra (Mth 243 is a prerequisite for BA 282); and Ec 201, 202.

2. Completed all of the lower division courses in the undergraduate business core.

Transfer Students

Requirements for admission to the School of Business for transfer students are the same as those for nontransfer students.

Students planning to transfer to the School of Business should contact the school before registering for classes. An advisor can then help with first-term enrollment.

Business administration courses taken at accredited two- or four-year institutions are accepted for transfer credit (excepting those graded at less than C). However, courses that do not complement existing programs in the School of Business may not count toward the 56 credits of upper division business administration courses required for the degree.

Lower division transfer courses in business administration may not be substituted for upper division business administration courses without a formal agreement with the institution from which the credits are being transferred.

Once a student has been admitted to the School of Business, transfer credit in business administration will not be accepted as degree requirements without prior written approval from the student's faculty advisor.

Nonadmitted Status

Students in the following categories may take upper division courses in the School of Business without being admitted to the school (provided they have met the prerequisites for the courses and secured instructor approval): students working toward co-major degrees in business; nonbusiness majors, including those working on a minor in business administration; and students required to take specific business courses as part of a nonbusiness major. Some upper division courses may be taken without approval and without formal admittance to the School of Business. See course descriptions of upper division courses in business administration. Co-majors and majors in computer information science (CIS) may obtain approval from their major advisors to take upper division courses in business administration.

Requirements for Major

1. Fulfill baccalaureate degree requirements as stated beginning on printed catalog page 30.

2. Complete Introduction to Business Computer Applications (BA 131), a required course in the undergraduate business core that satisfies the computer literacy requirement.

3. Be formally admitted to the School of Business and take at least 36 credits of upper division business administration on this campus.

4. Choose one of the following options: accounting; management; marketing; or hotel, restaurant, and resort management.

5. Work in residence: minimum 45 of last 60 credits on this campus. The final term with full-time enrollment must be completed on campus.

6. Except for practica (BA 201, 209, and 409), no lower division business administration core courses or upper division business administration courses may be taken under the P/NP option.

7. Minimum 2.5 GPA for business courses is required for graduation.

8. Complete a total of 180 credits. Includes a minimum of 56 and a maximum of 76 credits in upper division business administration.

9. Satisfactorily complete the following courses (some of these courses may also count toward general education requirements):

At least one of the following mathematics courses: 4

10. Complete the business administration core courses. Note: Students who major in business administration are required to complete (1) a minor outside of the School of Business or (2) a Liberal Arts Enrichment Program area as listed beginning on printed catalog page 67. Most departments and all schools of the University offer minors in their disciplines. Consult your School of Business advisor for assistance with selecting or designing a minor program.

Lower Division Core Courses

Upper Division Core Courses

Note: Admission to the School of Business is required.

Options

The upper division business core courses listed above may not be used to meet any other requirements for upper division business administration.

Students must choose and complete an option from the following:

Accounting
Jan Swanson, Coordinator

Students can elect to take one of two tracks:

Track I: Management Accounting (24 credits)

For students who intend to pursue a management career and want a solid base in managerial accounting that will lead to a Certificate in Management Accounting (CMA). This track is not intended to prepare students for the CPA exam. Students considering a career in public accounting should take Track II.

Track II: Public Accounting (40 credits)

For students who intend to pursue a career in public accounting.

The State of Oregon has adopted the fifth year requirements for licensing. Beginning with the year 2000, Oregon law will require a minimum of 225 credits of academic preparation before applicants may sit for the CPA exam. Therefore, students must complete additional coursework beyond the accounting core courses listed above in Track II. Students should consult their accounting professors regarding the fifth year course requirements.

Management
Curt Bacon, Coordinator

(24 credits)

In addition to the two required courses in this option, students may select any combination of four additional business management courses. Students specializing in financial, operations, or human resource management should discuss this with an advisor to ensure they select four courses that conform to their interest.

Required Courses
Business Policy and Strategy (BA 427) 4
Business Ethics (BA 476) 4
Electives
Approved upper division business courses 16

Business Degree Completion Program

The Business Degree Completion Program is designed for working people who have completed approximately two years of college coursework and who find it difficult to attend daytime classes on the Ashland campus. Classes are made available in the evenings and on weekends in Medford and Grants Pass. Through this program, students may pursue a BS or BA in business administration with a concentration in management. For more information, contact the Business Degree Completion Program coordinator at 541-552-8151.

Marketing

(24 credits)

Within the option, students can elect to further specialize in either business or consumer marketing. Students may complete specialty classes in both areas.

Required Courses for Both Tracks

Track I: Business Marketing

Track II: Consumer Marketing

Hotel, Restaurant, and Resort Management
Suad Cox, Coordinator

(24 credits)

Intended for students interested in increasing their understanding of the hospitality industry.

In addition to the above coursework, students are required to complete 600 hours of hospitality/tourism-related work experience. Of this 600 hours, a minimum of 400 hours must be in a paid position. The remaining 200 may be in community or campus unpaid service. Students are encouraged to participate in both paid and unpaid positions.

Liberal Arts Enrichment Program

In place of a nonbusiness minor, a student may elect a preapproved interdepartmental course grouping with at least 21 credits, including at least 9 credits of upper division coursework drawn from one of the school's established course grouping lists. Courses taken for general education may also be counted toward this requirement.

Following are the five approved enrichment groupings:

International Perspective Enrichment Area

For students interested in expanding their understanding of other regions and cultures.

Required Courses (11 credits)

Additional Courses

Select a minimum of 10 credits from the following:

Select from the following topics: Europe, Asia, Latin America, Middle East, Africa, Third World Politics. Course may be repeated for credit when topics are different.

Other courses may be approved by advisor.

Cultural Diversity Enrichment Area

For students wishing to increase their knowledge and understanding of ethnic groups and women within the United States.

Required Courses (8 credits)

Select a minimum of 13 credits from the following:

Additional Courses

Other courses may be approved by advisor.

Language and Culture Enrichment Area

For students interested in acquiring conversational language skills and learning a different culture. The requirements below must be attained in one language. A student's first language cannot be used.

Required Courses

1. Complete Span 203, Fr 203, or GL 203 in the appropriate language area (0_24 credits).

2. Complete at least 12 credits of upper division courses in the language of choice.

3. Complete a minimum of 24 total credits in the chosen language at the university level.

Spanish: Complete a minimum of 12 upper division credits 12

French: Complete Fr 314, 315, 316 12

German: Complete GL 301, 302, 303 12

Marketing Communications Enrichment Area

For students wishing to increase their knowledge and skills in media presentations.

Lower Division Courses

Select three of the following:

Upper Division Courses

Select four of the following:

Other courses may be approved by advisor.

Environmental Enrichment Area

For students interested in increasing their knowledge and understanding of environmental problems and issues.

Lower Division Courses

Select three of the following:

Upper Division Courses

Select four of the following:

Select from the following topics:

Environmental Policy, Global Environmental Policy, Public Resources Policy, or Water Law. Course may be repeated for credit when topics differ.

Other courses may be approved by advisor.

Co-Major Degrees

Three co-major baccalaureate degrees provide in-depth coursework in business and another discipline without the more extensive requirements involved in securing a degree in each discipline.

Business-Chemistry
Advisors: Terry Gaston (Business) and Bob Bleasdell (Chemistry)
Business-Math
Advisors: Terry Gaston (Business) and Dusty Sabo (Mathematics)
Business-Music
Advisors: Curt Bacon (Business) and Stuart Turner (Music)
Business-Physics
Advisors: Curt Bacon (Business) and Panos Photinos (Physics)

For additional information about each of these degrees, refer to Interdepartmental Degrees beginning on printed catalog page 137.

Minors

Business Administration (24 credits)

Intended to provide students majoring in other disciplines with an understanding of the primary functions within a business. Students enrolling in the minor are expected to be computer literate and to have completed an introductory statistics course.

Hotel, Restaurant, and Resort Management (24 credits)

Intended for students with a strong interest in the hospitality industry who are majoring in other disciplines. Students enrolling in the minor are expected to be computer literate and to have completed an introductory statistics course.

In addition to the above coursework, students are required to complete 400 hours of hospitality/tourism-related work experience. Of this 400 hours, a minimum of 200 hours must be in a paid position. The remaining 200 may be in community or campus unpaid service. Students are encouraged to participate in both paid and unpaid positions.

Certificate in Applied Finance and Economics (CAFE)

The Certificate in Applied Finance and Economics (CAFE) is offered jointly by the School of Business and Department of Economics. The program is open to all students. In size and scope, the certificate is between a minor and a major. To be awarded a CAFE, students must meet CAFE program requirements and SOU requirements for a BA or BS degree or the transfer equivalent. For complete information about this program, see Interdisciplinary Certificate on page 141.

Certificate in Accounting

This program is for students who hold a baccalaureate degree and want to complete coursework to prepare for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), or other certification examinations in accounting. The certificate in accounting program has been developed for a variety of career objectives such as CPA, CMA, and government and industrial accounting.

The certificate is unique in that it is reserved for candidates who already possess a baccalaureate degree, but it does not require any graduate coursework, nor does it result in a degree being conferred.

To be admitted to the program, you must:

1. Hold a baccalaureate degree;

2. Be admitted to SOU; and

3. Have completed the following courses or equivalent:

a) Wr 121, 122, 123, or 227

b) 4 credits in math above the level of intermediate algebra

c) 4 credits in Elementary Statistics (Mth 243)

d) Ec 201, 202

e) BA 211, 213

Students who do not meet all requirements may attach a letter of petition to their applications.

Students must have their transcripts reviewed for admission to the certificate in accounting program. Applications for admission must be accompanied by proper documentation, including transcripts of all college credits.

Course Requirements (52 credits)

Required Accounting Core

Other Required Courses

At least 36 of the 52 credits for the certificate and at least 24 of the credits in accounting must be taken in residence at Southern Oregon University. Candidates must achieve a minimum grade of C in each course completed for the certificate and a GPA of 2.5 for all courses required for the certificate. All coursework from schools other than SOU must be from accredited colleges or universities.

Students working toward the certificate in accounting should choose a faculty advisor from the accounting area for assistance with program planning.

 

This material is from the 2000-2001
Southern Oregon University Catalog.

Page revised July 20, 2000
Copyright 2000, Southern Oregon University.
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