FRESHMAN ORIENTATION
WELCOME TO THE COLLEGE OF BUSINESS »
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
MISSION OF THE COLLEGE »
»Provide superior value-laden education that
motivates and enables students to become
ethical and empowered business leaders
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
VISION FOR THE COLLEGE »
»The College of Business is
a learning place that
AWAKENS ,
ENLIGHTENS +
TRANSFORMS
today’s students
into the leaders
of tomorrow
GETTING DOWN TO BUSINESS
YOUR SPEAKERS TODAY »
Angie Hoffer
Associate Dean
Lyse Herrera
Student Services
GETTING DOWN TO BUSINESS
YOUR SPEAKERS TODAY »
Karin Iwasaka
Career / Academic Counselor
Dr. Kathy Barnett
Portfolio Program
GETTING DOWN TO BUSINESS
BUSINESS PORTFOLIO PROGRAM »
»Student-Centered
Professional Development
BUSINESS PORTFOLIO PROGRAM
OVERVIEW »
Your College of Business “in house” career
planning / services office (Miller Hall 111):
»One-on-one academic and career advising
»Info on majors, internships, and careers
»Professional skills that employers seek
BUSINESS PORTFOLIO PROGRAM
POLICIES »
A series of eight, required, non-credit “courses”
»Time commitment now (12-15 hrs. / semester)
»Investment in your future
»Graded pass / fail
Find more information at
http://www.loyno.edu »
BUSINESS PORTFOLIO PROGRAM
FRESHMAN YEAR »
“Building your Brand” (Portfolio 100 + 101)
»“What’s in a major?”
»Executive Mentor Program
»Individual academic advising
First Portfolio class meeting:
»Tuesday, August 28
»4:55 – 6:10 p.m.
»Miller Hall 114
BUSINESS PORTFOLIO PROGRAM
SOPHOMORE THROUGH SENIOR YEAR »
“Marketing your Experience”
(Sophomore, Portfolio 200 + 201)
“Connecting to the Real World”
(Junior, Portfolio 300 + 301)
“Launching your Career”
(Senior, Portfolio 400 + 401)
BUSINESS PORTFOLIO PROGRAM
INTERNSHIPS »
Most big-name employers will not consider you
without at least one internship on your resume.
The College of Business requires one internship
toward graduation requirements.
We recommend you complete
a minimum of two.
BUSINESS PORTFOLIO PROGRAM
ONLINE RESOURCES »
Resources by Major:
»“What can I do with this major?”
»Internships / Career info by major
»Diversity-related resources
Explore these and more at
http://www.business.loyno.edu/portfolio »
PROGRAMS OF STUDY
DEGREE PROGRAMS IN BUSINESS »
»Bachelor of Accountancy (B.Acc.)
»Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)
»Economics
»Finance
»Intl. Business
»Management
»Marketing
PROGRAMS OF STUDY
OTHER PROGRAM OPTIONS »
»Double major-friendly degrees:
»Accounting + Finance
»Management + Marketing
»Minors for Business majors:
»Accounting, Intl. Business, Legal Studies
»University interdisciplinary minors:
»Film studies, Middle East peace, New Orleans, etc
LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU »
As faculty and staff, we will
commit to providing you with:
»Academic rigor in the classroom
»Diverse learning opportunities
»Experienced + engaging faculty
LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
OUR EXPECTATIONS OF YOU »
We expect you, the student,
to do your part and actively:
»Commit to your academic success
»Engage in class dialogue + discussion
»Take responsibility for your education
YOUR FRESHMAN YEAR
FRESHMAN BUSINESS CURRICULUM »
BA 100
Intro to Business
BA 101
Business Communications
» “One” business course for the whole year
» Values-based pedagogical approach
» Think critically about life, school, and business
» Understand importance of being autonomous
» Grasp Jesuit philosophy, inform your worldview
YOUR FRESHMAN YEAR
FRESHMAN BUSINESS CURRICULUM »
ECON 100
Microeconomics
ECON 101
Macroeconomics
» Foundational knowledge for higher-level courses
» Introduce you to the economic way of thinking
» Bring clarity to the business world by analysis
» Inspire + invigorate thequest for knowledge
ACADEMIC SUPPORT
COURSE SCHEDULING + ADVISING »
»Your first semester schedule:
»Pre-assigned; pick up today!
»See Lyse Herrera, Karin Iwasaka,
Dr. Kathy Barnett, or Angie Hoffer
»Your choice of business major:
»You do not have to declare now!
»Consult advisor, faculty, assessments, etc
»Your schedule going forward:
»Your responsibility! Use LORA + curriculum sheets
ACADEMIC SUPPORT
TUTORING + OTHER ASSISTANCE »
Loyola has many student support offices:
»Academic Resource Center
»Math + computer labs
»Writing Across the Curriculum English lab
»Center for International Education
»University Counseling Center
»University Ministry
Our own Portfolio advisors are also happy to help!
BUSINESS CURRICULUM
UNDERSTANDING
THE
CURRICULUM »
Parts of the business curriculum:
»Common Curriculum »Non-business electives
»Business adjunct
»Business core courses
»Major requirements
»Area studies / foreign language [Intl. Business]
BUSINESS CURRICULUM
CURRICULUM SEQUENCING »
BUSINESS CURRICULUM
CURRICULUM SEQUENCING »
BUSINESS CURRICULUM
UNDERSTANDING
YOUR SCHEDULE
»
Subject
Time of Day
[Start of cls.]
Course #
Section
BA
-B100-002
Building
Room
Days of Week
INTRO TO BUSINESS
MW 1030AM
MI 114
Reed K
ENGL-T122-011
CRITICAL READING/WRITING
MWF 0130PM
CM 302
Ethridge B
HIST-T122-001
WORLD CIV TO 1650
MWF 0830AM
BO 214B
Gerlich R
MATH-A115-001
INTRO TO FINITE MATH
TR 0930AM
MO 533
Matei A
PFOL-B100-051
PORTFOLIO FIRST YEAR I
T 0455PM
MI 114
Barnett K
RELS-T122-005
INTRO TO WORLD RELIGION
TR 0200PM
TBA TBA
Staff S
QUESTIONS + ANSWERS