2009 - 2010 University Catalog
Business
Central 141A
541-552-6484
www.sou.edu/business
TBD, Dean
René Leo E. Ordoñez, Chair
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Introduction
SOU’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 the business world places on universities and students.
At SOU, we are changing the way we do business. The School of Business has heard the demand from employers for graduates who can write clearly, think critically, and work in groups that are aware of the social issues facing business here and abroad. We have been able to move quickly to meet this demand for several reasons:
- Our small class sizes facilitate group work and discussion.
- Our classrooms are well-equipped with complete multimedia capabilities.
- 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 a structure and a plan. In Orientation to the School of Business (BA 100), students are presented with a framework of the core business courses at the beginning of their business study. This course 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. 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 SOU’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 contemporary liberal arts and sciences 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 via the Internet and multiple locations. Small class sizes allow for significant interaction between professors and students. Elements essential to the mission include:
- A coherent, integrated curriculum that emphasizes the increasingly global nature of the business environment, ethical conduct in business decision making, and technological competency.
- A requirement that students show an 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.
- A strong foundation in the liberal arts and sciences supplemented by a required non-business minor or liberal arts enrichment area or an approved SOU certificate.
- A broad variety of related academic offerings, including five business options, four business co-majors, and six certificate programs.
- 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.
- Programs that are accessible to all qualified students through on- and off-campus day and evening courses and a comprehensive degree completion program.
- Faculty members who reflect a balance between theory and practice, teaching and research, and service to the University and the community.
Degrees
Undergraduate Degrees
BAS in Management*BA or BS in Business Administration, with options in:
Accounting
Hospitality and Tourism Management
Management
Management of Aging Services
Marketing
Small Business Management
*Pending approval by Oregon State Board of Higher Education.
Graduate Degrees
Master in Business Administration (MBA)Master in Management (MiM)
International Degrees
Hochschule HarzHTW Saarlandes
Co-Majors
Business-ChemistryBusiness-Mathematics
Business-Physics
Music-Business
Minors
Business AdministrationHospitality and Tourism Management
Certificates
Postbaccalaureate Certificate in AccountingCertificate in Applied Finance and Economics
Certificate in Business Information Systems
Certificate in Management of Aging Services
Certificate in Management of Human Resources
Certificate in Interactive Marketing and E-Commerce
Certificate in Nonprofit Management
Certificates in Sustainability Leadership
International Business Certificate
Accelerated Baccalaureate Degree Program
Business administration majors may participate in the Accelerated Baccalaureate Degree Program. This selective program enables students to complete a business degree in three years.
Evening and Online Programs
Business Degree Completion Program
Joan McBee, CoordinatorThe 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 at the Ashland campus. Classes are available in the evenings and on weekends at the Higher Education Center in Medford and on the Web. Students in this program may pursue a bachelor’s degree in business administration with an option in management, management of aging services, or accounting. For more information, contact Joan McBee at 541-552-8151 or visit www.sou.edu/degreecompletion.
Online Degree Completion Program
Joan McBee, CoordinatorThe Online Degree Completion Program is designed for those who live outside of Ashland or who need additional flexibility in their schedule due to work and family responsibilities. The program offers upper division coursework needed for a bachelor of science degree in business administration with an option in management or accounting and a minor in psychology or criminology. Most lower division course requirements are not offered online at SOU and must be taken on campus or online elsewhere. Students are required to attend classes on campus twice during their program: in the fall for an orientation to the School of Business (BA 100) and at the end of their program for their senior capstone presentation (BA 499). For more information, contact Joan McBee at 541-552-8151 or visit www.sou.edu/distance learning.
Professional Certifications
Students may take coursework to prepare for a professional certification examination. In accounting, students may prepare for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Examination or the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) Examination. In management, coursework is available to prepare students for the Professional in Human Resources Certificate (PHR). SOU is also a Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Testing Center for students enrolled in BA 383 or 384. 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 would like 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 School of Education regarding admission requirements for the MAT teacher education program.
Students must prepare in advance to increase their chances of acceptance into this competitive program. Practica, internships, and volunteer experiences in the public schools prior to application to the MAT program are required.
Student Groups
The Accounting Students Association (ASA)Business Club
Hospitality and Tourism Association
MBA Association
Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM)
Accreditation
The University is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
Facilities
The School of Business has equipped its classrooms with complete multimedia capabilities. The school’s thirty-station microcomputer lab is available exclusively for classroom teaching and individual use by business administration majors. In addition, these students enjoy access to computers at the Computing Services Center and Hannon Library.
The school also houses a presentation room equipped with multimedia capabilities, including built-in microphones, surround sound, videotaping, and an electronic white board. The presentation room is not only technologically equipped, but it is also professionally designed and decorated.
Degree Programs
Students who have been admitted to SOU may take any lower division (100- or 200-level) course in business administration if they have met the course prerequisites. Students who anticipate declaring a major in business are classified as premajors until they are admitted to the School of Business. All business premajors and majors should contact the School of Business office in CE 144 to secure a faculty advisor.
Admission to the School of Business
Students who wish 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 (two sections below). Admission forms may be obtained from faculty advisors or the School of Business office in Central Hall 144.
Transfer Students
Requirements for admission to the School of Business are the same for transfer students as they are for nontransfer students (see Requirements for Admission below).
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 successfully completed at accredited two- or four-year institutions are accepted for transfer credit. However, courses that do not correspond with existing programs in the School of Business may not count toward the 52 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 SOU School of Business, transfer credits in business administration will not be accepted toward 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 SOU School of Business without being admitted to the school (provided they have met the prerequisites for the courses and obtained instructor consent):
- students working toward co-major degrees in business;
- non-business majors, including those working on a minor in business administration; and
- students required to take specific business courses as part of a non-business major.
Some upper division courses may be taken without approval and formal admittance to the School of Business. See course descriptions for upper division business administration courses. Co-majors and computer information science (CIS) majors may obtain approval from their major advisors to take upper division courses in business administration.
Requirements for Admission to the School of Business
- Complete the following non-business courses (some of these courses may also meet University Studies requirements):
University Seminar (USEM 101, 102, 103) 12 Principles of Microeconomics (EC 201) 4 Principles of Macroeconomics (EC 202) 4 Elementary Statistics (MTH 243) (prerequisite for BA 282) 4 At least one mathematics course at 100-level or above. 4 - Complete lower division business core courses:
Business Computer Applications (BA 131) 4 Orientation to the School of Business (BA 100) 1 Accounting Information I (BA 211) 4 Accounting Information II (BA 213) 4 Business Law (BA 226) 4 Applied Business Statistics (BA 282) 4
Requirements for the Major
- Be admitted to the School of Business and complete all coursework associated with the requirements described above.
- Complete upper division business core courses:
Principles of Marketing (BA 330) 4 Principles of Management (BA 374) 4 Operations Management (BA 380) 4 Management Information Systems (BA 382) 4 Principles of Finance (BA 385) 4 Applied Business Research (BA 428) or Practicum (BA 409) 4 Business Planning (BA 499) 4 - Complete at least 24 credits of upper division business administration coursework for one of the following options: accounting; management; management of aging services; marketing; small business management; or hospitality and tourism management. Options are discussed below.
- Students must have a minimum 2.5 GPA in SOU business administration courses required for graduation.
- Except for practica (BA 209 and 409), no lower division business administration core courses or upper division business administration courses may be taken P/NP.
- Fulfill baccalaureate degree requirements as stated beginning on page 19.
- Complete a total of 180 credits. Includes a minimum of 52 credits in upper division business administration.
- Take at least 36 credits of upper division business administration courses at SOU.
Additional Requirements
All business administration majors are required to complete one of the following, in addition to the School of Business requirements:
- A minor outside the School of Business
- A Liberal Arts Enrichment Program area
- An approved SOU certificate
- Participation in an SOU-approved study abroad program for a full academic year. (Coursework must be preapproved by the School of Business Study Abroad Advisor.) Students who participate in an SOU-approved study abroad program for a shorter period of time will receive credit toward the International Perspective or Cultural Diversity Liberal Arts Enrichment areas.
Options
Students must choose and complete one of the following six options:
1. Accounting
541-552-6556Al Case, Coordinator
Students may select from one of two tracks:
Track I: Public Accounting
(36 credits)
Track I is for students interested in careers in any area of accounting: public, private, or government.
Required Courses (24 credits)
| Intermediate Accounting I, II (BA 351, 352) | 8 |
| Cost and Management Accounting (BA 451) | 4 |
| Introduction to Taxation (BA 453) | 4 |
| Accounting Information Systems (BA 454) | 4 |
| Auditing I (BA 455) | 4 |
The above courses are preparatory for students seeking a public accounting license. Since Oregon requires 225 credit hours for Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licensing, the following courses are also recommended. Three of the following courses are also included in the required 36 credits:
| Intermediate Accounting III (BA 353) | 4 |
| Auditing II (BA 456) | 4 |
| Advanced Taxation (BA 457) | 4 |
| Advanced Accounting Topics I (BA 458) | 4 |
| Advanced Accounting Topics II (BA 459) | 4 |
| Nonprofit Accounting and Financial Management (BA 460A) | 4 |
| CPA Review (BA 465A, 465B) | 4 |
| Corporate Law (BA 478) | 4 |
Track II: Management Accounting
(24 credits)
Track II is for students interested in accounting from a management and systems perspective. Students who would like to become Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) should see Track I.
Required Courses (16 credits)
| Intermediate Accounting I, II (BA 351, 352) | 8 |
| Cost and Management Accounting (BA 451) | 4 |
| Accounting Information Systems (BA 454) | 4 |
Additional courses
Select at least 8 credits from the following:
| Intermediate Accounting III (BA 353) | 4 |
| Advanced Business Application of Databases (BA 384) | 4 |
| Introduction to Taxation (BA 453) | 4 |
| Nonprofit Accounting and Financial Management (BA 460A) | 4 |
| Business Information Systems Design (BA 484) | 4 |
| Advanced Management Information Systems (BA 497) | 4 |
2. Hospitality and Tourism Management
541-552-6491Dennis Slattery, Coordinator
Required Courses (32 credits)
This option is designed to develop leaders and managers in the hospitality and tourism industry.
| Hospitality Essential Skills (BA 208) | 2 |
| Hospitality Practicum (BA 209) | 2 |
| Hotel and Motel Operations (BA 310) | 4 |
| Food and Beverage Management (BA 311) | 4 |
| Hospitality and Tourism Marketing (BA 312) | 4 |
| Hospitality and Accounting Financial Management (BA 314) | 4 |
| Hospitality Practicum (BA 409) | 4 |
| Hospitality and Management (BA 412) | 4 |
| Applied Business Research (BA 428) | 4 |
The BA 409 practicum, required as part of the upper division core of the business administration degree, must be approved by the hospitality program coordinator. BA 209 is a prerequisite for BA 409.
3. Management
541-552-6487Curtis 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 area of interest.
Required Courses (8 credits)
| Business Policy and Strategy (BA 427) | 4 |
| Business Ethics (BA 476) | 4 |
Electives (16 credits)
Choose four of the following electives:
| Business, Government, and Nonprofits (BA 320) | 4 |
| Advanced Business Applications of Spreadsheets (BA 383) | 4 |
| Advanced Business Application of Databases (BA 384) | 4 |
| Seminar: Various Topics (BA 407) | TBA |
| Nonprofit Grantwriting and Government Relations (BA 430A) | 2 |
| Nonprofit Volunteerism, Board Development, and Community Mobilization (BA 430B) | 2 |
| Sales Management (BA 434) | 4 |
| Marketing Channels Management and Pricing Strategy (BA 441) | 4 |
| Nonprofit Accounting and Financial Management (BA 460B) | 4 |
| Financial Markets and Institutions (BA 470) | 4 |
| Financial Management (BA 471) | 4 |
| Investments (BA 472) | 4 |
| International Financial Management (BA 473) | 4 |
| Organizational Behavior (BA 475) | 4 |
| International Business (BA 477) | 4 |
| Corporate Law (BA 478) | 4 |
| Small Business Start-up and Management (BA 479) | 4 |
| Nonprofit Theory and Leadership (BA 480) | 4 |
| Principles of Human Resource Management (BA 481) | 4 |
| Labor Relations (BA 482) | 4 |
| Business Information Systems (BA 484) | 4 |
| Compensation Management (BA 485) | 4 |
| Personnel Selection and Appraisal (BA 486) | 4 |
| Health, Safety, and Risk Management (BA 487) | 4 |
| Fundamentals of Project Management (BA 488) | 4 |
| Advanced Management Information Systems (BA 497) | 4 |
| Women’s Issues in Management (BA 498) | 4 |
4. Management of Aging Services
541-552-8116John Bowling, Coordinator
(26 credits)
This option is designed for students planning a career focused on the older adult target market, providing a management perspective with application to a broad range of industry issues.
Required Courses (24 credits)
| Management of Aging Services Overview (BA 200) | 2 |
| Organizational Leadership in Aging Services (BA 400) | 2 |
| Senior Housing Operations Management (BA 406) | 2 |
| Healthcare Delivery for Aging Services (BA 416) | 4 |
| Financial Management of Aging Services (BA 422) | 2 |
| Marketing of Aging Services (BA 424) | 4 |
| Psychology of Aging (PSY 466/566) | 4 |
| Death and Dying (PSY 467/567) | 4 |
Required Electives (2 credits)
| Technology Advances in Aging Services (BA 417) | 2 |
| Trends and Research in Aging Services (BA 420) | 2 |
| Development and Construction in Aging Services (BA 426) | 2 |
5. Marketing
541-552-6709Mark Siders, Coordinator
(24 credits)
Required Courses (12 credits)
| Promotion Policy (BA 332) | 4 |
| Marketing Channels Management and Pricing Strategy (BA 441) | 4 |
| Product Policy (BA 444) | 4 |
Elective Courses (12 credits)
Choose three of the following electives:
| Consumer Motivation and Behavior (BA 331) | 4 |
| Sales Management (BA 434) | 4 |
| Direct Marketing (BA 435) | 4 |
| Internet Marketing and E-Commerce (BA 436) | 4 |
| Business Marketing (BA 445) | 4 |
| Retail Management (BA 446) | 4 |
| International Marketing (BA 447) | 4 |
| Small Business Start-up and Management (BA 479) | 4 |
6. Small Business Management
541-552-8203541-552-6490
Donna Lane, Coordinator
John Kinard, Coordinator
(24 credits)
Students who will be working in the small business environment need a broad range of functional skills. This concentration requires two small business capstone courses and a selection of upper division accounting, management, and marketing courses.
Required Courses (8 credits)
| Business Policy and Strategy (BA 427) | 4 |
| Small Business Start-up and Management (BA 479) | 4 |
Elective Courses (16 credits from at least two areas)
Accounting Area (0–8 credits)
| Cost and Management Accounting (BA 451) | 4 |
| Introduction to Taxation (BA 453) | 4 |
| Accounting Information Systems (BA 454) | 4 |
Management Area (0–8 credits)
| Advanced Business Application of Databases (BA 384) | 4 |
| Hospitality Law and Management (BA 412) | 4 |
| Corporate Law (BA 478) | 4 |
| Principles of Human Resource Management (BA 481) | 4 |
| Personnel Selection and Appraisal (BA 486) | 4 |
Marketing Area (8–12 credits)
| Promotion Policy (BA 332) | 4 |
| Direct Marketing (BA 435) | 4 |
| Internet Marketing and E-Commerce (BA 436) | 4 |
| Marketing Channels Management and Pricing Strategy (BA 441) | 4 |
| Business Marketing (BA 445) | 4 |
| Retail Management (BA 446) | 4 |
In addition, a maximum of 4 credits of BA 401, 407, or 409 may be used if approved by the Small Business Management Coordinator.
SAMPLE CURRICULUM PRE-BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION MAJOR
(181 credits)
| Credits by Term | |||
| First Year | F | W | S |
| University Seminar (USEM 101-103) | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Math | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| University Studies | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Micro and Macroeconomics | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Business Computer Apps. | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Minor or elective courses | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Orientation to the School of Bus. | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total credits by term | 13 | 16 | 16 |
| Credits by Term | |||
| Second Year | F | W | S |
| Principles of Accounting | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Elementary Statistics | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Applied Business Statistics | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| University Studies | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Business Law | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Minor courses | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Free elective courses | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Total credits by term | 16 | 16 | 16 |
SAMPLE CURRICULUM BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION MAJOR
| Credits by Term | |||
| Third Year | F | W | S |
| 300-level BA core courses | 8 | 8 | 4 |
| University Studies Synthesis or Integration | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Minor or free elective courses | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Total credits by term | 16 | 16 | 12 |
| Credits by Term | |||
| Fourth Year | F | W | S |
| Upper division BA courses | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Internship or Business Research | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Business Planning | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Minor or free elective courses | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Total credits by term | 16 | 16 | 12 |
Many students choose to study abroad for a term or more during their junior or senior year. See an advisor to determine how international study will work best for you.
Bachelor of Applied Science in Management
The School of Business offers a program for the completion from an Associate of Applied Science degree to a Bachelor of Applied Science in Management degree (BAS). The BAS degree prepares students for managerial careers in technical fields. This program offers a seamless transition from an associate of applied science degree in technical fields earned from a community college to a bachelors degree. Up to 124 quarter hours may be transferred into the program, and the remaining courses may be completed at SOU. The BAS at Southern Oregon University requires the completion of 180 quarter hours.
The BAS degree is designed for the following students: those who hold an AAS degree (professional-technical degree) from a regionally accredited institution with a GPA of 2.5 or better and those who have the ability to take courses online or in the evenings and on weekends.
The BAS degree program addresses the following educational objectives: To prepare students to 1) accept leadership roles in business and industry, 2) conduct a comprehensive analysis of individual and group behaviors in organizations, 3) develop a thorough understanding of the basic fundamentals of business, 4) use critical thinking skills and practical knowledge to solve specific business management problems, and 5) apply career development strategies and progress into management-level positions.
Requirements for the BAS degree (180 credits)
All of the lower division and upper division University Studies requirements that apply to a Bachelor of Science degree also apply to the BAS. In addition, students are required to complete the following business courses and elective courses that will enhance the student’s professional development in their area of technical expertise.
University Studies (60–68 credits)
Professional/Technical Transfer Credits (47–55 credits)
Lower Division School of Business Requirements (9 credits)
| Orientation to the School of Business (BA 100) | 1 |
| Accounting Information I (BA 211) | 4 |
| Accounting Information II (BA 213) | 4 |
Upper Division School of Business Requirements (40 credits)
| Principles of Marketing (BA 330) | 4 |
| Principles of Management (BA 374) | 4 |
| Operations Management (BA 380) | 4 |
| Management Information Systems (BA 382) | 4 |
| Principles of Finance (BA 385) | 4 |
| Organizational Leadership (BA 407) | 4 |
| Organizational Behavior (BA 475) or Organizational Communication (COMM 475) | 4 |
| Business Ethics (BA 476) | 4 |
| Principles of Human Resource Management (BA 481) | 4 |
| Practicum: Applied Capstone (BA 409) | 4 |
Upper division electives as approved by advisor* (16 credits)
| Cost and Management Accounting (BA 451) | |
| Corporate Law (BA 478) | |
| Personnel Selection and Appraisal (BA 486) | |
| Fundamentals of Project Management (BA 488) | |
| Interviewing and Listening (COMM 330) | |
| Gender and Human Communication (COMM 425) | |
| Conflict Resolution (COMM 455) | |
| Group Dynamics (PSY 438) | |
| Industrial/Organizational Psychology (PSY 446) | |
| Group Facilitation and Assessment (PSY 439) | |
| Mediation and Conflict Management (COMM/PSY/BA 448) | |
| Other electives as approved by BAS advisor |
Liberal Arts Enrichment Program
In place of a non-business minor, an approved certificate, or a one-year study abroad program, a student may select a pre-approved interdepartmental course grouping with at least 24 credits, including at least 12 credits of upper division coursework drawn from one of the school’s established course grouping lists. Courses taken for University Studies may also be counted toward this requirement.
School of Business students who participate in an SOU-approved study abroad program may receive credit toward the International Perspective Enrichment Area or Cultural Diversity Enrichment Area if they are enrolled fulltime in courses that are pre-approved by the School of Business international study advisor.
Following are the four approved enrichment groupings:
International Perspective Enrichment Area
This area is for students interested in expanding their understanding of other regions and cultures.
Required Courses (8 credits)
| Communication Across Cultures (COMM 200) | 4 |
| World Politics (IS/PS 350) | 4 |
Electives
Select at least 16 credits from the following:
| Alternative Versions of Capitalism (EC 350) | 4 |
| History of Latin America (HST 351, 352) | 4–8 |
| International Scene (IS 250) | 4 |
| Introduction to the International Economy (IS 320) | 4 |
| Culture, Identity, and Communication (COMM 460C) | 4 |
| Sociology of Globalization (SOC 345) | 4 |
Other courses may be approved by an advisor.
Cultural Diversity Enrichment Area
This area is for students wishing to increase their knowledge and understanding of ethnic groups and women in the United States.
Required Courses (8 credits)
| The Sociological Imagination (SOC 204) | 4 |
| Cultural Anthropology: Perspectives on Humanity (ANTH 213) | 4 |
Electives
Select at least 16 credits from the following:
| Women in Society: Introduction to Women’s Studies (WS 201) | 4 |
| Social Problems and Policy (SOC 205) | 4 |
| American Culture (ANTH 310) | 4 |
| Cultures of the World (ANTH 319) | 4 |
| Racial and Ethnic Relations (SOC 337) | 4 |
| Contemporary Issues in Native North America (SOC 338) | 4 |
| Psychology of Women (PSY 492) | 4 |
| Pacific Cultures (ANTH 317) | 4 |
| Native North America (ANTH 318) | 4 |
Other courses may be approved by an advisor.
Language and Culture Enrichment Area
This area is for students interested in acquiring conversational language skills and learning about a different culture. The requirements below must be attained in one language. A student’s first language may not be used. (Note: If a required 201, 202, or 203 class is waived by your language placement exam, you may substitute an approved upper division course in that language in order to complete the required 24 credits.)
| French: Complete FR 201, 202, 203 and a minimum of 12 approved upper division credits in French. | 24 |
| German: Complete GL 201, 202, 203 and a minimum of 12 approved upper division credits in German. | 24 |
| Spanish: Complete SPAN 201, 202, 203 and a minimum of 12 approved upper division credits in Spanish. | 24 |
Marketing Communication Enrichment Area
This area is for students wishing to increase their communication knowledge and skills.
Lower Division Courses
Select three of the following:
| Interpersonal Communication (COMM 125) | 4 |
| Public Speaking (COMM 210) | 4 |
| Small Group Communication (COMM 225) | 4 |
| Introduction to Photography (ART 240) | 4 |
| Introduction to Graphic Design (ART 144) | 4 |
| Creative Writing (WR 241, 242) | 4 each |
Upper Division Courses
Select four of the following:
| Advanced Public Speaking (COMM 310) | 4 |
| Interviewing and Listening (COMM 330) | 4 |
| Persuasion (COMM 342) | 4 |
| Gender and Human Communication (COMM 425) | 4 |
| International Communication (COMM 441) | 4 |
| Conflict Resolution (COMM 455) | 4 |
| Gender, Race, and Media (COMM 470) | 4 |
| History of Mass Media (COMM 471) | 4 |
| Organizational Communication (COMM 475) | 4 |
| Mass Media Law (COMM 481) | 4 |
| Mass Media Ethics (COMM 491) | 4 |
Other courses may be approved by an advisor.
International Dual Degrees
541-552-8203Donna Lane, Coordinator
Students in this program earn both a business degree from SOU and a degree from one of our partner universities in Germany (Hochschule Harz or HTW Saarlandes). The program of study can be completed in four years, with a year of study at one of the German universities during the student’s junior or senior year. Business classes are taught in English.
Co-Major Degrees
Four co-major baccalaureate degrees provide in-depth coursework in business and another discipline without the more extensive requirements involved in obtaining a degree in each discipline.
Business-Chemistry
Jon Harbaugh (Business) 541-552-6721, harbaugh@sou.edu
Steven Petrovic (Chemistry) 541-552-6803, petrovis@sou.edu
Business-Mathematics
Curtis J. Bacon (Business) 541-552-6487, bacon@sou.edu
Dusty Sabo (Mathematics) 541-552-6145, sabo@sou.edu
Business-Physics
Jon Harbaugh (Business) 541-552-6721, harbaugh@sou.edu
Panos Photinos (Physics) 541-552-6475, photinos@sou.edu
Music-Business
Curtis J. Bacon (Business) 541-552-6487, bacon@sou.edu
Terry Longshore (Music) 541-552-6548, longshore@sou.edu
For more information on a co-major, see the individual program listing in Undergraduate Programs.
Minors
Business Administration
541-552-6709Mark Siders, Coordinator
(24 credits)
This minor is intended to give students majoring in other disciplines an understanding of the primary functions within a business. Students enrolling in the minor are expected to be computer literate (CS 115 or BA 131) and to have completed an introductory statistics course. While not required, students minoring in business are encouraged to also have a School of Business advisor. A minimum 2.5 GPA in SOU business administration courses is required.
Required Courses (16 credits)
| Accounting Information I (BA 211) | 4 |
| Accounting Information II (BA 213) | 4 |
| Principles of Marketing (BA 330) | 4 |
| Principles of Management (BA 374) | 4 |
Elective Courses (8 credits)
Choose two approved upper division business administration courses.
Hospitality and Tourism Management
541-552-6491Dennis Slattery, Coordinator
(24 credits)
This minor is intended for students who have a strong interest in the hospitality industry but are majoring in non-business disciplines. Students enrolling in the minor are expected to be computer literate and to have completed an introductory statistics course. A minimum 2.5 GPA in SOU business administration courses is required.
Required Courses (24 credits)
| Accounting Information I (BA 211) | 4 |
| Accounting Information II (BA 213) | 4 |
| Hotel and Motel Operations (BA 310) | 4 |
| Food and Beverage Management (BA 311) | 4 |
| Hospitality and Tourism Marketing (BA 312) | 4 |
| Business elective (requires hospitality coordinator approval) | 4 |
Certificates
Postbaccalaureate Certificate in Accounting
The Postbaccalaureate Certificate in Accounting is for students with a baccalaureate degree who wish to complete coursework to prepare for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or other certification examinations in accounting. The Certificate in Accounting program has been developed for a variety of career objectives, including CPA, CMA, and government and industrial accounting. Please refer to the Postbaccalaureate Certificate in Accounting.
Other Certificates
Students seeking the following certificates must meet certificate requirements and hold a bachelor’s degree or meet SOU requirements for a BA or BS degree.
Certificate in Applied Finance and Economics
The Certificate in Applied Finance and Economics (CAFE) is offered jointly by the School of Business and the economics program. The CAFE is open to all students. In size and scope, the certificate is between a minor and a major. Please refer to the Certificate in Applied Finance and Economics.
Certificate in Business Information Systems
The Certificate in Business Information Systems (CBIS) is offered jointly by the School of Business and the Computer Science Department. The program is open to all students. In size and scope, the certificate is between a minor and a major. Please refer to the Certificate in Business Information Systems.
Certificate in Management of Human Resources
The School of Business, the Department of Psychology, and the Department of Communication collaboratively offer the Certificate in Management of Human Resources (CMHR). Please refer to the Certificate in Management of Human Resources.
Certificate in Interactive Marketing and E-Commerce
The School of Business, Department of Computer Science, Department of Art and Art History, and Applied Multimedia Program collaboratively offer the Certificate in Interactive Marketing and E-Commerce (CIMeC). The program is open to anyone with an interest in the new technologies that are personalizing the marketing of many products and services through direct-response advertising, direct mail, and the Internet. This certificate is designed to help students and working professionals obtain the skills needed to bridge the gap between marketing and information technology departments in this new environment. Please refer to the Certificate in Interactive Marketing and E-Commerce.
Certificate Management of Aging Services
The Certificate in Management of Aging Services is for students with a baccalaureate degree who wish to be prepared for management roles in a variety of businesses serving the older adult population. This specialization acknowledges the changing demographics of the United States (and internationally) and the accompanying demand for innovative and economically viable business models. Please refer to the Certificate in Management of Aging Services.
Certificate in Nonprofit Management
The Certificate in Nonprofit Management is a cross-disciplinary program open to all students. Building on the education obtained through their majors, students acquire the additional knowledge they need to enter management positions within nonprofit organizations. Please refer to the Certificate in Nonprofit Management.
Certificates in Sustainability Leadership (CSL)
The Certificates in Sustainability Leadership are interdisciplinary programs designed to prepare individuals for leadership roles in organizations committed to sustainable practices. The programs are open to all students. Please refer to the Certificate in Sustainability Leadership and the Graduate Certificate in Sustainability Leadership.
International Business Certificate (IBC)
The International Business Certificate is a cross-disciplinary program open to all students building on the education obtained through their majors. Students acquire the additional knowledge they need to enter business in an international marketplace. Please refer to the International Business Certificate.
Business Administration Courses
See Course Prerequisites PolicyLower Division Courses
| BA 199 Special Studies |
| Credits to be arranged |
Upper Division Courses
| BA 306 Special Topics in Management of Aging Services |
| 2 credits |
| Addresses various aging services topics in a seminar setting. Course may be repeated for credit on a different topic. |
| BA 399 Special Studies |
| Credits to be arranged |
| BA 407/507 Seminar |
| Credits to be arranged |
| BA 410/510 Special Topics |
| 1 to 2 credits |
| BA 453/553 Introduction to Taxation |
| 4 credits |
| Provides an overview of federal taxation. Emphasizes the taxation of individuals and sole proprietorships. |