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PHILOSOPHY, MISSION AND VISION OF THE COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

PHILOSOPHY
The College of Business Administration is strongly committed to a shared-governance environment of excellence in instruction and research that addresses the needs of our stakeholders. We believe this environment can best be achieved through collegiality, academic freedom, faculty-student interaction, and respect for diversity. Inherent in our philosophy and crucial to the success of our students are high classroom expectations with a faculty actively engaged in research and professional development. We believe that faculty should be empowered to experiment with innovative teaching and instructional design methods. Further, we believe our college should be a place where faculty, staff, students and the community create and share ideas so as to enhance the learning experience. The college embraces internal and external assessment and critique of our programs as a means to achieve continuous quality improvement.

MISSION
The mission of the College of Business Administration is to provide quality education, research, and service programs. The primary emphasis of the college is effective teaching. Research is second, with an applied emphasis on contemporary business problems and a focus that is designed to advance the business disciplines. Outreach to the business community and service to university, professional, and academic organizations is the third emphasis in our mission.

Our programs advance the economic, social and technological well-being of the Ark-La-Tex region and the success of our students, faculty, and business community. Research and service activities are designed to complement and create a synergy with teaching. This synergy enhances student learning, the knowledge and competence of our faculty, and our relevance to the business community. Our primary stakeholders include past, present and future undergraduate and MBA students, CBA faculty and staff, current and prospective internship providers and employers of CBA graduates, students in affiliated programs, and commercial, civic, and community organizations throughout the Shreveport-Bossier metropolitan area and the Ark-La-Tex region.

VISION
The vision of the College of Business Administration is to offer business education that is second to none in the Ark-La-Tex region by providing students with the opportunity to achieve their educational objectives. The college seeks to serve as a positive force for economic, social and technological development by reaching out to a diverse community of students and business organizations in our region. The college will stress program quality consistent with the highest of business school accreditation standards, academic rigor, and continuous improvement in teaching, research and service.

DEGREES

In order to fulfill our mission and meet our commitments to our stakeholders, the College of Business Administration offers undergraduate degrees in Accounting, Finance, General Business Administration, Management, and Marketing. The College of Business Administration also offers one graduate degree, the Master of Business Administration. Approximately nine-tenths of our students are undergraduates. We offer on-site day and evening classes, off-site classes, and distance learning courses.

By working closely with a faculty adviser, a College of Business student may be able to concentrate on particular areas within the selected major. Some of the more common undergraduate emphasis areas include human resource management, financial analysis, and financial services with a choice of insurance or real estate. For information on the Master of Business Administration, the student is referred to the section on “GRADUATE PROGRAMS” in this catalog.

Upon entering the College of Business Administration, each student is assigned a faculty adviser. The adviser aids the student in selecting an appropriate major and course sequence within that major. However, each student has the responsibility for learning the curriculum requirements for successful program completion.

The curriculum requirements for the first two years of the six business administration majors are very similar. The general business administration major is perhaps the most appropriate curriculum for the student who is undecided on a course of study. However, a student who decides on another course of study for graduation purposes should transfer to that major before completing the fourth term, if possible.

Evening students should note that evening classes are scheduled to accommodate accounting and general business majors. Students with other majors may be required to attend some daytime classes.

The undergraduate and graduate programs in Business Administration are accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB-International).

ADMISSION

A student may enter the College of Business Administration as a beginning freshman or as a transfer from other divisions of the university or from other accredited institutions. A student may be admitted to the College of Business Administration upon meeting the general admission requirements of the University. ACT scores may be used to advise and place students within the program.

Transfer Credits
Transfer credits applied to the degree must represent courses acceptable in the curricula of the college. Such credit is normally permitted for business courses only when they were taken at the level they are offered at LSUS. The Dean of the College of Business Administration determines the acceptability of transfer credits.

Requirements for the Baccalaureate Degree
In order to be granted a Bachelor of Science degree by the College of Business Administration, the student must:

1. Earn credit for a minimum of 129 term hours.
   
   1. Credit for developmental courses is not computed in determining the total number of hours for graduation. No mathematics course below Math 121, except Math 111, may be applied for graduation credit.
   2. Only two hours of credit for Health and Physical Education activity courses applies toward degree credit.
   3. A maximum of six term hours of Military Science courses may be used as outside electives for degree credit unless the student is fully admitted to the ROTC program. A student who is fully admitted and under contract to the ROTC program may use ROTC courses for all outside electives for degree credit.
      
2. Meet the 2.0 minimum grade point average requirement in each of the following:
   
   1. Courses in the College of Business common body of knowledge
   2. Courses in the student's major (in addition, the minimum acceptable grade in each course in the major is "C")
   3. All courses attempted in the College of Business
   4. All courses attempted in the LSUS System
   5. All work attempted, whether at LSUS or elsewhere
      
3. Complete the following core courses as the common body of knowledge in business administration:
   
   • Accounting 205, 206 6 hrs.
   • Business Law 280 3 hrs.
   • Economics 201, 202B6 hrs.
   • Finance 301 -3 hrs.
   • Information Systems/Decision Sciences 150, 265, 350, 383B12 hrs.
   • Management 210, 301, 480B9 hrs.
   • Marketing 301 3 hrs.
     
4. Complete International Studies component of six hours. Check with the Dean’s office for courses that will fulfill this requirement.
5. Earn at least two thirds of the course requirements in the major in residence on this campus.
6. Earn 30 of the last 40 term hours presented for the degree in residence in the College of Business Administration on this campus.
7. Complete at least 50% of business credit hours required for the degree at LSUS.
8. Submit the personal data required to process the necessary graduation forms prior to the last term enrolled before degree completion.

GENERAL RULES AND RECOMMENDATIONS

The student should be aware of the following items to ensure completion of a baccalaureate degree:

Course Sequence
The student should be aware of course prerequisites and enroll for courses in proper sequence. This procedure helps ensure adequate preparation for each course as progress is made toward fulfilling degree requirements. The student cannot register for 300 level courses until 60 term hours of coursework are completed.

Change in Major
The student should select a major prior to completing 60 hours of coursework. The student who changes a major after completing 75 or more hours of degree credit will be subject to the degree requirements of the catalog in force at the time of the change.

Mathematics
Mathematics 121 and 260 are required for the baccalaureate degree. This requirement must be completed during the first 60 hours of the student's degree program. A transfer student who has completed over 60 hours but who does not meet the mathematics requirement will be permitted to enroll in College of Business courses numbered 300 and above only with the consent of the department. If Mathematics 111 is taken in preparation for this requirement, that course may be used as one of the non College of Business Administration elective requirements.

Management 480
This is the capstone course in the common body of knowledge in the College of Business Administration curricula. MADM 480 must be taken in residence at LSUS after all other business core courses have been completed and grades earned.

Pass/No Credit Option
The student in the College of Business Administration may apply for degree credit a maximum of twelve term credit hours under the pass/no credit option. The grade of Apass@ shall be given only for work of C quality or higher. The following provisions apply to enrollment in courses under the pass/no credit option:

1. In the term of enrollment, the student must possess a grade point average of 2.50 or higher in all coursework within the LSU System.
2. In any one term, the student may enroll for a maximum of two courses under the pass/no credit option if one of the courses is the College of Business internship course.
3. Enrollment in courses under the pass/no credit option is limited to those courses designated as Approved Electives and for which prior approval is secured from the instructor of the course, from the student's department chair, and from the Dean, College of Business Administration.
4. For the transfer student and the student who changes options within the college, acceptance of prior credit earned under the pass/no credit option in courses that become required courses as a result of the change in the student's curriculum must be approved by the student's department chair and by the Dean, College of Business Administration.

PROGRAMS

Business Internship Program
The primary objective of the Business Internship Program is to provide meaningful on the job experiences in a career field related to the student's major field of study. To participate in the program, the student must (1) have successfully completed sixty credit hours toward the baccalaureate degree in the College of Business Administration, (2) possess an overall grade point average of 2.5 or higher or 2.75 or higher in the last 24 hours, and (3) not have previously worked for the firm sponsoring the internship.

The student may apply a maximum of six credit hours in internship coursework toward the baccalaureate degree as approved electives in the College of Business Administration. Prior to enrollment in the program, the student should contact the College of Business Administration Internship Director's office (797 5276) for details.

Independent Study
Any student who desires to enroll in an Independent Study class (ACCT 495, MADM 495, FIN 495, or MKT 495) must secure the approval of the Chair of the Department in which the course is taught. Additional information is available in the departmental offices.

Minor in Business
The Minor in Business is designed for students whose major course of study is outside the College of Business. Completion of this minor will allow students with non-business degrees to compete better in the job market upon completion of their undergraduate degree and reduce the number of foundation hours for those students who would like to eventually get a Master of Business Administration (MBA) graduate degree.

Twenty-four hours are required for the Minor: ACCT 205 and 206, ECON 201 and 202, ISDS 265 (or an equivalent statistics class), MADM 301, MKT 301, and FIN 301. Non-business students who plan to enter the MBA program should enroll in the following courses: ACCT 285 (in lieu of ACCT 205 and 206), BLAW 280, ECON 285 (in lieu of ECON 201 and 202), FIN 301, ISDS 383, MATH 260, MADM 301 and MKT 301.

Minor in Economics
The student interested in an economics minor should complete ECON 201 and 202 with fifteen additional hours of economics at the junior or senior level or courses approved by the department chair.

(Students with computer background and experience can take the challenge exam in ISDS 150 rather than taking the course.)

LSUS BUSINESS CENTERS

Center for Business and Economic Research
The Center for Business and Economic Research (CBER) supports economic development efforts of civic and business organizations in the Northwest Louisiana area. The responsibilities of the CBER include: (1) maintaining a database of economic indicators for the Shreveport-Bossier City MSA, (2) preparing monthly trend analyses of area economic data, (3) carrying out applied business research projects for business and community organizations on a contract basis, (4) publishing various business directories, and (5) hosting an annual Economic Outlook Conference for the Ark-La-Tex region.

Small Business Development Center
The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is one of 13 service centers of the Small Business Development Center. The state office is located at Northeast Louisiana University, Monroe, LA. The basic objective of the SBDC is to provide broad based management assistance to existing and potential Louisiana businesses in Bossier, Caddo and DeSoto parishes through counseling and training. Small group and individual counseling is offered to potential business owners by appointment. Tailored assistance to meet individual needs such as business/marketing planning, market research, advertising and record keeping skills is scheduled by appointment. Programs are designed to develop and raise the management skills of small business owners and managers.

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Accounting
Finance
General Business Administration
Management and Administration
Marketing

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

The Master of Business Administration degree is an advanced business degree that prepares students for managerial positions. The program is a balance of quantitative and non-quantitative courses and is designed to meet the professional education needs of individuals who hold either business or non-business undergraduate degrees.

For students with little or no undergraduate coursework in business, 24 term hours of foundation courses will develop the business background needed for the advanced graduate courses. The graduate-level coursework of the MBA program consists of eight required courses and two electives for a total of 30 term hours. Students may concentrate in health care administration by selecting two additional courses in the discipline for a total of 36 hours, thereby resulting in twelve hours of health care administration.

Additional information about the Master of Business Administration degree program is provided in the “GRADUATE PROGRAMS” section of this catalog.