COLLEGE OF BUSINESS Curriculum Committee March 20, 2007 Page 1 of 2 2006-07 #11 College of Business Other catalog change: Page 68, 2006-2007 Undergraduate Catalog Additional Requirements ↓ To graduate with a degree in the College of Business, students must have a minimum GPA of 2.00 (C average) in their majors, computed by using all 300- and 400-level courses taken in a student’s major whether elective or required. Included in the calculation of a student’s major GPA are all 300- and 400-level courses taken outside the department and outside the College of Business that are required by the student’s major. To graduate with a degree in the College of Business, students must earn a grade of at least C in each course required in their major, which includes courses in the business core, all required business courses, and all electives required for their major. Rationale: To ensure that College of Business majors achieve average or better competency in their course work. Other catalog change: Page 69, 2006-07 Undergraduate Catalog Major in Business Administration (B.S.) ↓ Other Requirements in the College of Business (27) (30) ↓ OMIS 444 – Manufacturing Technology Management (3), OR OMIS 450 – Service Operations (3) OMIS 352 – Business Information Technologies (3) OMIS 450 – Service Operations (3), OR OMIS 452 – Database Management for Business (3) Total Hours for a Major in Business Administration: 72-77 75-80 Rationale: The revised courses will provide more breadth and depth in operations management and information systems than would be provided by a single OMIS course. Other catalog change: Page 70, 2006-07 Undergraduate Catalog (Insert before the heading Undergraduates Completing Phase One Requirements for an Advanced Degree in Business) Dean’s List Criteria Through the Dean’s List, the College of Business recognizes undergraduates whose academic performance has been outstanding. The Dean’s List recognizes those students who achieve a GPA of 3.75 or higher (on a 4.00 scale) while completing a minimum of 12 graded semester hours within a fall or spring semester. Rationale: To officially inform business students as to the Dean’s List criteria. COLLEGE OF BUSINESS Curriculum Committee March 20, 2007 Page 2 of 2 2006-07 #11 Department of Accountancy Other catalog change: Page 71, 2006-07 Undergraduate Catalog Department Requirements ↓ To graduate as an accountancy major, a student must have earn a grade of at least a C in each required ACCY course. course required in the major, which includes courses in the business core, required ACCY courses, and all electives required for the major. Rationale: To ensure that accountancy majors achieve average or better competency in their course work. Department of Management New course: Page 80, 2006-07 Undergraduate Catalog CIP Code: 52.01 470. CURRENT TOPICS IN MANAGEMENT (1 to 3). Study of new developments in theoretical or applied management, including current topics and issues. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours when topic varies. PRQ: consent of department. Rationale: The study of management is changing rapidly due to globalization, technology development, and role of knowledge in organizations. Students will gain exposure to emerging topics in the field which are relevant to their professional futures. The course will cover topics in the areas of entrepreneurship, human resources management, leadership, organizational management, strategic management and other relevant areas in the field of management. New course: Page 65, 2006-07 Graduate Catalog CIP Code: 52.01 670. SEMINAR IN MANAGEMENT (1 to 3). Study of current issues in management or recent developments in knowledge and skills for managers. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours when topic varies. PRQ: consent of department. Rationale: As developments in management occur based on globalization, technology development, and role of knowledge in organizations, students need to be exposed to the most current knowledge. The course will cover topics in the areas of entrepreneurship, human resources management, leadership, organizational management, strategic management and other relevant areas in the field of management.