COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
Curriculum Committee
February 10, 2004
2:00 pm
2003-04 #10
Present
W. Tallon (chair), D. Sinason, D. Docking, C. Hunt, C. DeMoranville, J. Marchewka, A.
Salles, L. Marcellus, M. Salmon
Action on
Minutes
The minutes from the Ninth Meeting, dated January 27, 2004, were approved.
ACCY Items
A revision to the MAS Phase One requirements was approved. (See Page 1 of 1)
The committee also approved a change to the catalog language regarding admission to the
MST program. (See page 1 of 1)
Accountancy proposed additional revisions to their MAS and MST programs which will
be discussed further at the next meeting.
MKTG New
Course
Marketing proposed a new course, Brand Management. Further discussion will take
place at the next meeting.
Assessment
Reporting
A revised Undergraduate Learning Outcome Assessment Process document was
discussed. The Business Outcomes Assessment Team has been transferred to the College
Curriculum Committee. Further discussion on college assessment activities and results
will be held later in the semester.
Professional
MBA
Catalog copy describing the professional MBA program was distributed. This additional
delivery format will allow qualified students to complete the lock-step program over a
one-year period. Further discussion will continue at the next meeting.
MST Listing
The MST program was recently accredited by AACSB. Revised catalog copy to reflect
this was distributed. Discussion will continue at the next meeting.
Business House
A report of student participation in the Business House (in Lincoln Hall) was given.
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 2:55 p.m.
Next Meeting
The next meeting will be on Tuesday, February 24, at 2:00 p.m.
Minutes approved: February 24, 2004
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Carol DeMoranville, Asst Faculty Chair/Secretary
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Department of Accountancy
Other catalog change: Page 58, 2004-2005 Graduate Catalog
Master of Accounting Science
↓
Phase One
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The graduate Phase One requirements must be included in the student’s program unless a grade
of C or better has been earned in corresponding undergraduate courses, or the student has passed
the first and only attempt of the Phase I One exemption examination. A student with a
baccalaureate degree in accountancy and acceptable undergraduate grades may have already
satisfied Phase One requirements.
A student must have a C or better in each Phase One accountancy course. A student enrolled in
Phase One courses may take Phase Two courses at the discretion of the graduate adviser provided
the student has successfully completed all prerequisites for the Phase Two course. However, any
student that has not completed all Phase One courses must maintain a The GPA earned for the
required accountancy courses must be 3.00 GPA or above in all Phase One accountancy courses
in order to register for any Phase Two course.
↓
Rationale: (1) Editorial change for consistency. (2) Phase One courses are designed to provide students with the
necessary background to be successful in the graduate program. Due to course availability and scheduling
considerations, students often must begin Phase Two courses before they complete the Phase One program.
However, Phase One courses are an indicator of success in the Phase Two program. Students who are not making
satisfactory progress in Phase One should be restricted from taking Phase Two courses.
Other catalog change: Page 59, 2004-2005 Graduate Catalog
Master of Science in Taxation
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Admission
An applicant is required to have a baccalaureate degree or a master’s degree from an accredited
institution with at least 15 semester hours in accounting (including a course equivalent to ACCY
450) or department approval (prior work experience will be given consideration); or a law degree
(J.D.) from an institution accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA).
If Aapplicants who do not have a law degree from an ABA-accredited institution or a graduate
business degree from an AACSB-accredited institution, they must have a minimum GPA of 2.75
(on a 4.00 scale) in the last 60 semester hours of the baccalaureate program or a minimum
cumulative GPA of 2.75 (on a 4.00 scale) at the baccalaureate institution. These applicants must
also present satisfactory scores on the GMAT or LSAT unless they have passed all parts of the
C.P.A. examination (applicants must attach appropriate documentation to their application
materials).
A maximum of 9 semester hours earned as a student-at-large at NIU may be applied toward the
M.S.T. degree.
Rationale: To clarify the catalog language; applicants who do not have a graduate business degree from an
AACSB-accredited institution or are not attorneys must have both the requisite number of undergraduate accounting
hours AND a minimum GPA of 2.75.