Undergraduate Bulletin 1999-2001

JOSEPH A. BUTT, S.J., COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

B.B.A. PROGRAMS AND DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

Program Objective: The primary purpose of the bachelor of business administration program is to provide students with a well-rounded education that includes a foundation in the liberal arts and sciences and a study of the art and science of management and administration. The curriculum is designed to prepare graduates for responsible citizenship and leadership roles in business and society. This program is designed to attract students nationally and internationally.

Educational Objectives: All B.B.A. programs have the following educational objectives:

to graduate individuals who are broadly educated, and who are knowledgeable in fundamental economic principles, the business disciplines, and the impact of global forces and technology on society.
to prepare and graduate individuals with the capability and motivation to become effective and socially responsible business and community leaders.
to provide students with a learning experience designed to enhance the following interpersonal and analytical skills: critical thinking, ethical decision making, leadership, oral and written communication, team building, and computer application. We believe these skills are necessary for our graduates to be effective and socially responsible business and community leaders.

The bachelor of business administration (B.B.A.) degree consists of 120 credit hours and has essentially five parts: (1) common curriculum courses (philosophy, religious studies, composition, literature, natural sciences, history, fine arts); (2) non-business electives; (3) adjunct courses (psychology, mathematics, economics, decision science, legal studies, moral and social responsibility of organizations); (4) business core courses (accounting, business administration, finance, marketing, management); (5) major requirements and business electives. At least one course in the major requirements/business electives must be in international business. Up to six hours in computer science courses may be counted as business electives. Students should consult their advisors for applicable courses. All students must complete the following courses except for minor variations in the international business and accounting programs:

Common Curriculum (33 credit hours)

Introduction to Philosophy (PHIL T122) ... 3 credit hours
Making Moral Decisions (PHIL V152) ... 3 credit hours
Introduction to Religious Studies (RELS T122) ... 3 credit hours
Religious Studies Electives ... 6 credit hours
Critical Reading/Writing (ENGL T122) ... 3 credit hours
The Emerging Self (ENGL T125) ... 3 credit hours
Science (BIOL T122, CHEM T122, PHYS T122) ... 3 credit hours
World Civilization (HIST T122 - T124) ... 6 credit hours
Fine Arts Elective (MUGN, VISA, DRAM) ... 3 credit hours

Non-business Electives (except for the international business major) ... 6 credit hours

Adjunct:

Introduction to Psychology (PSYC A100) ... 3 credit hours
Mathematics (MATH A115 - A116) ... 6 credit hours
Principles of Economics (ECON B200 - B201) ... 6 credit hours
Business Statistics and Quantitative Methods I and II (DECS B202 - B203) ... 6 credit hours
Legal Environment of Business (LGST B205) (Business Law I [LGST B301] for accounting majors) ... 3 credit hours
Moral and Social Responsibility of Organizations (BA B415) ... 3 credit hours

Business Core:

Introduction to Business (BA B100) ... 3 credit hours
Business Communications (BA B101) ... 3 credit hours
Principles of Accounting I&II (ACCT B202 - B203) ... 6 credit hours
Financial Management (FIN B300) ... 3 credit hours
Basic Marketing (MKT B280) ... 3 credit hours
Management and Organizational Behavior (MGT B345) ... 3 credit hours
Production and Operation Management (MGT B325)(not required for accounting majors) ... 3 credit hours
Business Policy (BA B445) ... 3 credit hours
Major Requirements and Business Electives (except for accounting and international business majors) ... 27 credit hours

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS: 120

B.B.A. MAJOR REQUIREMENTS AND BUSINESS ELECTIVES

Accounting

The purpose of the bachelor of business administration degree in accounting is to provide students with a fundamental understanding of the theory and practice of generating accounting information and the uses thereof so that they can analyze, assess, modify, and create accounting information in the service of the users of that information. Emphasis is placed on understanding technical accounting skills so that graduates of this program will be able to effectively and efficiently serve the needs of employers and others who engage those graduates to provide accounting services.

Graduates should be able to analyze, assess, modify, and create accounting information to meet the needs of the users of that information.
Graduates should be able to critically analyze the economic effects of business decisions made using accounting information.
Graduates should have a broad understanding of the functional areas of business and the application of accounting models to solve business problems.

One hundred and fifty (150) credit hours are required to sit for the Certified Public Accountants’ Examination in the state of Louisiana specific courses required are included in this program. Students who plan to sit for the exam in another state should inform themselves of the requirements in that state.

ACCT B205 – B206, Intermediate Accounting I&II ... 6 credit hours
ACCT B300, Federal Tax Accounting ... 3 credit hours
ACCT B307, Intermediate Accounting III ... 3 credit hours
ACCT B340, Accounting Information Systems ... 3 credit hours
ACCT B403, Auditing ... 3 credit hours
ACCT B410, Cost Accounting ... 3 credit hours
ACCT B400, Advanced Accounting ... 3 credit hours
LGST B302, Business Law II ... 3 credit hours
International Business Elective ... 3 credit hours

Economics

The purpose of the bachelor of business administration degree in economics is to provide students with a fundamental understanding of economic processes and the ability to analyze critically economic issues, so they can function as intelligent, informed business leaders and productive members of society. Emphasis is placed on understanding how interactions among people in their roles as consumers and producers, and as individuals or members of social, cultural, political, and economic organizations, are coordinated.

Graduates should be able to critically analyze the economic effects, both intended and unintended, of decisions made under diverse institutional frameworks.
Graduates should be able to effectively communicate economic theories and analyses.
Graduates should have a broad understanding of the functional areas of business and the application of economics to business decision-making.

Students planning to earn a graduate degree in economics are encouraged to take MATH A257 instead of MATH A116.

ECON B300, Intermediate Microeconomics ... 3 credit hours
ECON B301, Intermediate Macroeconomics ... 3 credit hours
ECON B305, International Economics ... 3 credit hours
* Economics Electives ... 9 credit hours
Business Electives ... 9 credit hours

* May choose FIN B310.

Finance

The purpose of the bachelor of business administration degree in finance is to provide students with a fundamental understanding of the methods and techniques employed to manage the financial resources of an enterprise so they can function as business leaders. Emphasis is placed on understanding and managing working capital, long-term capital, capital structure, and dividend policy, and on evaluating a firm’s financial condition and prospects.

Graduates should be able to effectively communicate financial theories and analyses.
Graduates should have a broad understanding of the functional areas of business and the application of finance to business decision making.
Graduates should have an understanding of the financial system of the United States.
Graduates should have an understanding of international finance and markets.
Graduates should be able to analyze the financial statements of a business enterprise.

ACCT B205, Intermediate Accounting I ... 3 credit hours
FIN B305, Analysis of Financial Statements ... 3 credit hours
FIN B310, Financial Institutions ... 3 credit hours
FIN B315, Investments ... 3 credit hours
FIN B400, Advanced Financial Management ... 3 credit hours
* Finance Electives ... 6 credit hours
Business Electives ... 6 credit hours

* May choose ACCT B206 or ACCT B300.

International Business

The purpose of the bachelor of business administration degree in international business is to prepare students to manage and lead in a variety of societies and organizations that exist in today’s increasingly interdependent global economy. To achieve the following objectives international business majors take a comprehensive curriculum that includes business, language, and area studies. Also, international business majors have access to and are strongly encouraged to participate in the international summer and semester-long study abroad exchange programs offered by the college.

Graduates should be able to understand, appreciate, and thrive in cultures other than their own, and in organizations composed of and serving individuals with diverse social and ethnic backgrounds.
Graduates should be able to conduct business transactions in at least two languages using the practical skills and modern techniques of management practice.
Graduates should feel comfortable in reconciling conflicting ethical, political, and economic dilemmas of the emerging global economy.
Graduates should be able to incorporate both the broad and specific implications of global trends and unexpected events into the design and implementation of business strategies.
Graduates should be ready to assume positions of responsibility in internationally-oriented organizations in which these individuals can leverage their managerial skills and expertise.
Political Science/History/Sociology Electives ... 6 credit hours
300-Level Language ... 3 credit hours
ECON B305, International Economics, or FIN B325, International Finance... 3 credit hours
MGT B315, International Management, or MKT B330, International Marketing ... 3 credit hours
BA B435, Multinational Business Management, or BA B400, Global Startups ... 3 credit hours
International Business Electives ... 9 credit hours
*Business Electives ... 6 credit hours

* IB majors taking a second major within the CBA may substitute one of the required courses in the other major for one IB elective.

Management

The purpose of the bachelor of business administration degree in management is to provide students with an understanding of the challenges, concerns, and responsibilities that they will experience in the business world. This is accomplished through (1) academic course offerings which cover the functional areas of business and (2) a specialized management core which provides in-depth study in human resources, quality management, entrepreneurship, and small business development.

Graduates should have an intimate knowledge of, and practical skills in, modern techniques of management practice that can be implemented in organizations so that those graduates may step into positions of responsibility in any organizational setting.
Graduates should have a clear understanding of ethical and behavioral concerns that managers face in the workplace to encourage respect for the individual and the environment.
MGT B310, Human Resources Management ... 3 credit hours
MGT B315, International Management ... 3 credit hours
MGT B360, Essentials of Quality Management ... 3 credit hours
MGT B430, Small and New Venture Development ... 3 credit hours
Management Electives (300 or 400 Level) ... 6 credit hours
Business Electives ... 9 credit hours

Marketing

The purpose of the bachelor of business administration degree in marketing is to provide students with a fundamental understanding of the marketing process and how this process integrates with the other functional areas of business. Emphasis is placed on application of key strategic marketing concepts within various environments under various conditions. Students should appreciate the implications that marketing decisions have on a firm’s internal and external constituencies.

Graduates should have a knowledge of current marketing practices and concepts.
Graduates should be able to apply strategic marketing concepts in a realistic or simulated environment.
Graduates should be able to plan and evaluate systems for customer input before, during, and after production and distribution of a product or service.
Graduates should be able to construct a coordinated marketing plan that shows the ability to assess the competitive environment and integrate all the marketing mix areas.
Graduates should have developed a value structure to judge the implications of their marketing strategies on the internal and external constituencies of a firm.
MKT B305, Consumer behavior ... 3 credit hours
MKT B340, Advertising and Promotions Management ... 3 credit hours
MKT B400, Marketing Research ... 3 credit hours
MKT B450, Advanced Marketing Strategy ... 3 credit hours
Marketing Electives ... 6 credit hours
Business Electives ... 9 credit hours

DOUBLE MAJORS

Students earning the B.B.A. or the B.Acc. may elect to have a double major. The total number of hours required varies, depending on the majors chosen. For example, management/marketing requires only six additional credit hours. Students should consult their advisor for further information.

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