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John B. Goddard School of Business & Economics Vision, Mission and Values

Vision

To become an acknowledged leader in business education that develops professionals with the facility to analyze problems, the resolve to implement change, the capacity to lead, and the courage to act justly in all chosen endeavors.

Mission

The John B. Goddard School of Business & Economics provides a quality education for career-oriented students. Degree programs are founded upon: the synthesis of theory across disciplines, the application of theory to practice, and the enhancement of professional skills. Our efforts are focused upon Utah, but our reach extends beyond borders.

Three principles are central to our mission.

Education

The first, and foremost, is fostering learning through excellent teaching, close student-faculty interaction, and scholarship which improves teaching and learning.

Research

The second is the application of theory to practice through applied research and scholarship, and the utilization of applied research to further learning.

Community

The third is enhancing our community through the dissemination of practical business and economic information and through forming relationships which create learning opportunities.

Values

We embrace a diverse student body admitted upon criteria which measure the promise for success. The students of Utah are our prime constituency, but we attract and welcome students from across the nation and abroad.

The Goddard School is founded on an environment where people are free to openly question any concept, voiced by any person, at any time. Similarly, we value and seek the informed opinions of those outside the School.

Degree programs encourage advanced undergraduates and graduate students to apply their classroom experiences in the business environment. The educational needs of entrepreneurs and working executives are supported through the School's distinct counseling, training and executive education programs.

Our teaching mission is chiefly supported through a community of teaching scholars who focus their efforts toward instructional improvement and the advancement of theory and practice through research. Faculty and staff also direct their expertise to enhance the broader community thereby advancing management practice and economic development at the national and international levels.

Accessibility to Business and Economics Courses

All 1000 and 2000 level courses are open to all WSU students. Students of any major may find several upper division courses of interest, although prerequisites must be met for all GSBE courses:

• BSAD 3000 Small Business Management

• BSAD 3200 Legal Environment of Business

• FIN 3400 Real Estate Principles and Practices

• MGMT 3010 Organization Behavior and Management

• MGMT 3200 Managerial Communication

• MGMT 4300 Influence and Group Effectiveness

• MGMT 4400 Advanced Organizational Behavior

• MKTG 3010 Marketing Concepts and Practices

• MKTG 3100 Consumer Behavior

• MKTG 3200 Selling and Sales Management

• IST 3110 Information Technology for Business

Baccalaureate Degree Requirements

Candidates for a bachelor of arts or bachelor of science degree in the John B. Goddard School of Business & Economics (GSBE) must satisfy the following requirements:

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The Curriculum

The program of study within the Goddard School is designed to assist the students from admission to career placement. All degree programs within the Goddard School follow the same general pattern which is composed of five required curricular elements: Liberal Support Curriculum, Business Foundations, Cross-Functional Core, Functional Core, and Major Discipline.

Liberal Support Curriculum

The Liberal Support Curriculum consists of courses outside the John B. Goddard School of Business & Economics which provide critical skills and information useful to all business students. Students should complete the Liberal Support Curriculum as soon as possible because the knowledge attained in these courses will be used throughout the business curriculum. The specific courses in the Liberal Support Curriculum are:

Liberal Support Curriculum (13 or 14 credit hours)

• ENGL EN1010 Introductory College Writing (3)

• ENGL EN2010 Intermediate College Writing (3)

• BTNY LS1403 Environmental Appreciation (3 or 4)

• MATH QL1050 College Algebra (4)

Courses required in the Liberal Support Curriculum for GSBE majors may be used to satisfy specific university and general education requirements.

Business Foundations

The Business Foundations Curriculum provides the base for all business and economic degree programs and should be completed early in the student's academic studies. To satisfy the Business Foundations requirement, courses must be completed with a grade of "C-" or higher. However, admittance to the Goddard School requires a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher for the five Business Foundation courses.

Business Foundations Curriculum (13 credit hours)

• ACTG 2010 Survey of Accounting I (3)

• ECON SS2010 Principles of Microeconomics (3)

• ECON SS2020 Principles of Macroeconomics (3)

• QUAN SI2600 Business Statistics I (3)

• IST 2010 * Business Computer Skills (1)

Cross-Functional Core

The Cross-Functional Core provides the competencies needed to analyze problems and interact with individuals from different units of an organization. The focus of the Cross-Functional Core is based upon analysis, problem solving, communication and planning. Specific classes within the Cross-Functional Core are:

Cross-Functional Core Curriculum (19 credit hours)

• QUAN SI2400 Business Calculus (3)
    or ECON 3030 Managerial Economics (3)

• QUAN SI3610 Business Statistics II (3)

• BSAD 3200 Legal Environment of Business (3)

• BSAD 3330 Business Ethics & Environ Resp (3)

• BSAD 4620 Executive Lectures (1)

• BSAD 4780* Strategic Management (3)

and one of the following International courses:

• ACTG 3500 International Accounting (3)

• ECON 3110 International Trade (3)

• ECON 3120 International Finance & Monetary Systems (3)

• ECON 4170 Economic Development (3)

• IST 3710 Global Issues in Information Technology (3)

• MGMT 3400 International Business (3)

• MKTG 3600 International Marketing (3)

Students will continue taking courses in this area throughout their undergraduate program. Many of the courses in the Cross-Functional Core are prerequisites for other classes. Keeping this in mind and using department planning guides will assist students in selecting courses.

Functional Core

The Functional Core exposes students to the traditional functional areas of business. Courses within the Functional Core include:

Functional Core Curriculum (15 credit hours)

• ACTG 2020 Survey of Accounting II (3)

• FIN 3200 Financial Management (3)

• MGMT 3010 Organizational Behavior & Management (3)

• SCM 3050 Operations & Logistics Management (3)

• MKTG 3010 Marketing Concepts & Practices (3)

Everyone working in business needs a knowledge of these areas. Students should take course work within the Functional Core as they are completing the courses within the Major Discipline. Many of the courses in the Functional Core are prerequisites for other classes. Keeping this in mind and using department planning guides will assist students in course sequencing.

Major Discipline

Different majors within the John B. Goddard School of Business & Economics (GSBE) designate different course work within the Major Discipline. You should consult the Degrees/Programs listing for the Major course work required in Accounting, Business Administration [emphases in Finance, Management (with Human Resource Management track), Marketing, and Supply Chain Management], Information Systems & Technologies, and Economics. Generally, students should begin taking courses within their major area before completing all of the courses in the Cross-Functional and Functional Cores. Department planning guides will assist students in course sequencing.

Graduation Requirements

1. GPA Requirement: Candidates for GSBE minors, associate degrees, and the bachelor of arts and bachelor of science degrees must complete all prerequisite and required business and economics courses with a grade of "C-" or higher. In addition, the cumulative Business Foundation GPA, the overall business and economics GPA, and the overall university GPA must be 2.5 or higher.

2. Residency Requirement: Any student wishing to attain a certificate, minor, associate's degree, or bachelor's degree from the Goddard School must satisfactorily complete 50 percent of the total required course work and 60 percent of the upper-division requirements from the Goddard School.  Furthermore, any transferred credit must be approved prior to beginning the program of study.
   Any student pursuing a graduate degree from the Goddard School may apply a maximum of 6 credit hours of graduate credit taken at other AACSB International accredited institutions and completed with a grade of B- or better to the Goddard School's graduate degree requirements.  Furthermore, the transferred credit must be approved prior to beginning the program of study.  All candidates for degrees must be registered at WSU at least one semester following the last commencement prior to graduation.

3. Non-business Course Requirements: To encourage business students to seek non-business courses and thereby broaden their educational experience, business majors must take at least 50 percent of all courses outside the Goddard School.

Admissions

All students seeking majors or minors within the John B. Goddard School of Business & Economics must be formally admitted. Only completed Admission Forms are reviewed for selection consideration.

Criteria for admittance to the John B. Goddard School of Business & Economics:

• Formal admission to Weber State University (WSU)

• Completion of one semester at WSU

• Successful completion of ENGL 1010 and ENGL 2010

• Successful completion of Business Foundations with a 2.5 or higher cumulative GPA for the five foundation courses

• Overall cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher

• Declaration of business major

Process for admittance to the John B. Goddard School Business & Economics:

1. Prepare the GSBE Admission Packet which includes:

   1. GSBE application

   2. two (2) copies of the student-issued Weber State University transcript which shows scores for any challenge exams (e.g., CLEP), AP credits, total credit hours transferred from ALL other institutions of higher education, and World Education Services evaluation (for international studies);

   3. two (2) copies of Transcripts from ALL institutions of higher education which include institution name, course/s taken, including grade received and term taken;

   4. WSU Degree Evaluation (current student-printed acceptable);

   5. Essay as described on the GSBE application.
       

2. Submit the Admission Packet by:

   1. a. delivering to any GSBE department;

   2. mailing to:
           Weber State University
           GSBE Admissions Committee
           3801 University Circle
           Ogden, UT  84408-3801
       

3. Await Notification Letter from GSBE Admissions Committee.

Advisement

GSBE majors are strongly encouraged to pursue advising opportunities in the Goddard School. Receiving timely advisement at critical junctures in an academic program will assist students in choosing the appropriate classes, in the appropriate sequence, and in preparing for employment opportunities. Advising for:

• transfer credits, general education, business foundation courses, and making application for admission into the John B. Goddard School of Business & Economics is provided by the GSBE Coordinator of Academic Advisement, Betty Tucker, WB 211, (801) 626-6534;

• major selection, major declaration, major requirements, minors, second degrees and, also, making application for admission into the John B. Goddard School of Business & Economics is provided by the GSBE major department;

• employment preparation, including internships and resumes, and business etiquette is provided by the GSBE Coordinator of Recruitment & Career Advisement, Patricia Wheeler, WB 213, (801) 626-7914.

Credit Policy

1. Obsolete Credit: John B. Goddard School of Business & Economics credit earned more than ten (10) years earlier than the proposed date of graduation will not be accepted toward University or major requirements unless validated through a challenge examination or approved by department chair.

2. Waiver Requests: Any exceptions to the printed John B. Goddard School of Business & Economics graduation requirements must be approved by the appropriate department chair prior to waiving, substituting, or taking the course(s) in question.

Transfer Credit Policy

1. Transfer students should submit transcripts from all institutions of higher education to the Weber State University Admissions office.  Student Recruitment at (801) 626-6050 will consult with Admissions to determine which general education credits will be accepted by Weber State.  Students should establish transfer of general education work prior to meeting with the John B. Goddard School of Business & Economics' Coordinator of Academic Advisement.  The Coordinator will consult with Goddard School academic departments to determine USHE credit toward specific Goddard School requirements, address further questions, and obtain information on business courses. Most courses with a grade of "C-" or higher are eligible for credit.  However, some courses, such as the MATH and ENGL, may require a higher grade.

2. The Utah System of Higher Education Transfer Credit Guide has been established articulating equivalent courses between the in-state public colleges and universities.  Credits from business courses transferred from institutions not covered by the USHE Transfer Credit Guide are accepted only if approved by the appropriate Goddard School academic departments. Documentation which allows the Coordinator and department chairs to assess the content of courses taken may be required. This documentation may include: catalogs or bulletins; course outlines or syllabi; and transcripts. In the majority of cases, course credit which is not obsolete (see above) taken at institutions accredited by AACSB International will be accepted and applied to the Goddard School's graduation requirements.

3. The Goddard School  may require validation for courses taken at other institutions before credit is applied to School requirements. This validation may consist of either: passing a challenge exam; or completing the next course in a related sequence with a grade of "C" or better. Validation may be required where upper division credit is sought for lower division course work taken at another institution.

4. Students are reminded that the Weber State catalog states, "Acceptance of credit should not be confused with its application. Transfer credit may or may not apply to Weber State's graduation requirements, regardless of the number of credits transferred. Credit other than that intended wholly to meet general education requirements, will be applied to Weber State's specific degree program requirements upon the recommendation of the appropriate department chair." This means credit that is accepted by Weber State may, or may not, apply to specific requirements within the John B. Goddard School of Business & Economics.

5. Students transferring credits from institutions outside the U.S. should follow the guidelines for International Students.  Transfer credits should appear on the student's WSU transcript before meeting with the GSBE Coordinator of Academic Advisement or major department chair.

Center for Business & Economic Development

Director: Ms. Beverly King
Location: Wattis Business Building, Room 218
Telephone: 801-626-7051

The Center for Business and Economic Development fosters a broad and continuing partnership between businesses, government agencies, and the John B. Goddard School of Business & Economics. The Center encourages and facilitates professional development opportunities for faculty and students, promotes business and economic development in the community, and serves as a community resource for entrepreneurship and small business management. As a service organization, the Center provides business and technical assistance, training and education, and information to businesses and government agencies. Specific programs and services of the Center are listed below.

Small Business Development Center

The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is a partnership between Weber State University, the U.S. Small Business Administration, and the Utah Governor's Office of Economic Development. The SBDC provides a wide variety of seminars, workshops and courses in small business and entrepreneurship, as well as management assistance to small and emerging businesses in Northern Utah. Areas of consultation include business assessment and planning, marketing research and strategy, financial analysis and planning, debt and equity funding development, information technology, and human resource management.

Procurement Technical Assistance Center

The Procurement Technical Assistance Center provides information and assistance to Utah businesses interested in marketing their products and/or services to federal, state and local governments. Services include seminars, workshops and individualized counseling on all aspects of the government marketing and procurement process. This program is a partnership between Weber State University, the Utah Governor's Office of Economic Development, and the United States Department of Defense.

Small Business Institute

The Small Business Institute (SBI) uses teams of senior-level or graduate students to provide management consulting and technical assistance to small business concerns. Students participating in the program receive university credit and the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills in a real-world setting. Participating businesses receive management assistance at no charge.

Child Center for Entrepreneurship

The William H. Child Center for Entrepreneurship supports the education of students in the creation of new business organizations, whether start-up firms, joint ventures or new subsidiaries of existing companies. Specific programs sponsored by the Center include the Utah Collegiate Entrepreneur Award program, an annual student business plan competition, outreach entrepreneurship education programs in area high schools, and student organizations, such as the Weber Entrepreneurs Association (WEA) and Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE).

Business and Economic Services

In addition to these on-going programs, the Center for Business and Economic Development encourages and facilitates other training and consulting activities on the part of the faculty of the John B. Goddard School of Business & Economics. By matching faculty interests and expertise with the needs of the community, the Center provides professional development opportunities for faculty and cost-effective technical assistance to client organizations.

International Program

The John B. Goddard School of Business & Economics offers a number of curricular programs and study opportunities designed to enhance the global expertise of our students.

• Study abroad programs to China, Hong Kong, South-east Asia, Latin America, Africa, and Europe are regularly offered through the WSU Foreign Language Department, WSU Asian Studies Alliance and other academic departments on campus.

• The John B. Goddard School of Business & Economics signed a cooperative agreement with Fachhochschule Hof of the Federal Republic of Germany. Under the terms of the agreement, our students can enroll at Fachhochschule Hof without any additional tuition charge. The same privilege is extended to Hof students who enroll at WSU. Each year WSU students will spend a term as students at Fachhochschule Hof and students from Fachhochschule Hof will spend a term at WSU taking business courses.

• The School offers an International Certificate which may be awarded with a baccalaureate degree offered by the School. This program is described below.

Certificate Programs

International Business & Economics

Institutional Certificate

A student graduating with a Bachelor's Degree in Business or Economics may apply for a certificate of competency in International Business & Economics provided he or she has fulfilled the following criteria:

Completion of a program of study approved by the International Program Advisor. This will entail a minimum of 12 credit hours of course work at a GPA of at least 2.5 from the following list of courses:

• ACTG 3500 International Accounting (3)

• BSAD 3600 [World Region] Business & Society (3)

• ECON 3110 International Trade (3)

• ECON 3120 International Finance & Monetary Systems (3)

• ECON 4170 Economic Development (3)

• IST 3710 Global Issues in Information Technology (3)

• MGMT 3400 International Business (3)

• MGMT 3550 Cultural Environment of International Business (3)

• MKTG 3600 International Marketing (3)

• ACTG/MGMT/ECON/IST 4801-4803 Independent Study (1-3)

• ACTG/MGMT/ECON/IST 4810 Experimental Courses (varies)

International Business & Economics (Language Emphasis)

Institutional Certificate

A student graduating with a Bachelor's Degree in Business or Economics may apply for a certificate of competency in International Business & Economics (Language Emphasis) provided he or she has fulfilled the following criteria:

1. Satisfaction of the requirements for the Certificate in International Business (see above).

2. Testing at the "Intermediate High" level, or better, on the ACTFL (American Council on Teaching of Foreign Languages) exam, or the departmental language proficiency test, in the chosen language.

3. Completion of the appropriate language for business sequence (2 courses). If the chosen language has only one language for business course, completion of a substitute course approved by the Department of Foreign Languages.

4. Completion of FL DV3550 (Studies in Culture and Civilization) for the chosen language.

Information Systems & Technologies: Information Assurance

Institutional Certificate

A student may apply for a certificate in Information Systems & Technologies provided he or she has fulfilled the following criteria:

1. Course work:

   A. Required (10 credit hours):

• IST 6610 Information and Communication Technologies for E-Business (3)
  or MBA 6310 Information Technology in the Enterprise (3)

• MBA 6630 Networking & Information Systems (3)

• MBA 6640 Information Assurance in the Enterprise (3)

B. Elective course, choose one of the following (1-3 credit hours):

• IST 6800 Directed Studies (1)
  or

• Graduate-level course related to information technology security (such as, MACC 6570 Information Systems Auditing) approved by IST Department Chair

2. Prerequisite degree
   Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Science (BS), Master of Accounting (MAcc) or Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from Weber State University, John B. Goddard School of Business & Economics or any AACSB accredited business school. Any student who has been admitted to the MAcc or the MBA program is also eligible for this certificate.

Entrepreneurship

Institutional Certificate

A student may apply for a certificate in Entrepreneurship provided he or she has met all of the following requirements:

1. Concurrent or previous completion of a Bachelor of Arts (BA) or a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from the John B. Goddard School of Business & Economics or any other AACSB accredited business school.
   

2. Completion of a specified program of at least 12 semester hours of upper division business course work, as approved by the entrepreneurship area faculty.  Course work shall include BSAD 4500:  Entrepreneurship and at least 9 additional credit hours selected to satisfy the experiential requirement listed below and to support the specific field in which the student plans to pursue an entrepreneurial career.  The GPA for this course work must be at least 2.50.
   

3. Completion of an experiential learning component relating to an entrepreneurial venture.   This requirement can be satisfied through any of the following:

   1. completion of BSAD 4680:  Senior Consulting Projects;

   2. completion of an approved business internship;

   3. completion of a class project on behalf of an entrepreneurial client.
      

4. Presentation and defense of a comprehensive business plan for an entrepreneurial venture.  This presentation will be made before a panel of faculty from the John B. Goddard School of Business & Economics and representatives from the business community.

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