 Joseph M. Bryan School of Business and Economics 401 Bryan Building James K. Weeks, Professor and Dean of the School Donald L. McCrickard, Associate Professor and Associate Dean Pamela R. Cash, Director of Student Services Mission Statement The mission of the Bryan School is to prepare students to perform successfully as business professionals in the global economy and to enhance the practice of managed organizations through high quality teaching, research, and professional service. The Bryan School of Business and Economics is organized into four academic departments, each of which offers a program leading to the Bachelor of Science degree. The Department of Economics also offers a liberal-arts-oriented program leading to the Bachelor of Arts degree. Departments
Accreditation Undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the Bryan School of Business and Economics are accredited by AACSB, The International Association for Management Education, and in the case of programs leading to certification to teach, by the National Council of Accreditation in Teacher Education and the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. Scope Programs within the Bryan School of Business and Economics prepare students for careers in business, teaching, and government, or for graduate study. These programs combine the essentials of a professional education and the breadth of general education. A minimum of 50 percent of the degree program requirements must be taken in general education and liberal arts studies outside the School. In a 122-semester-hour degree program, at least 61 hours must be taken outside the Bryan School of Business and Economics. In addition, at least 50 percent of the business credit hours required for the degree must be earned at UNCG. The essential components of a professional education in business and economics (Bachelor of Science degrees) include a common body of knowledge for breadth and opportunities for advanced work for depth in the various business and economics disciplines. The common body of knowledge requirements for Bachelor of Science majors within the Bryan School of Business and Economics include: ACC 201, 202; ECO 201, 202, 250, 300; FIN 315; ISM 110, 280, 360; and MGT 301, 309, 312, 330, 491; MKT 320. Noncredit courses, workshops, and special lectures and seminars by distinguished persons of national prominence promote continuing education for a diverse public. Collaboration with North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (located in Greensboro) permits UNCG students to take courses not offered on the home campus - for example, Agricultural Economics or Agribusiness. Enrollment in Bryan School Courses Enrollment in Bryan School courses requires a minimum GPA of 2.00 on UNCG coursework, regardless of the student's major or minor. This includes all courses offered under the following prefixes: ACC, BME, BUS, ECO, FIN, ISM, MKT, and MGT. Courses numbered 300 and above may have additional enrollment restrictions that are outlined in the course description for each course. Requirements for Majoring or Minoring in Bryan School Programs Students pursuing a major or minor in the Bryan School of business and Economics must have a grade point average no less than a 2.00 on UNCG coursework. Majors in Information Systems and Operations Management and International Business Studies must have a 2.50 on UNCG coursework. Requests to major in one of the Bryan School's programs can be made in the Office of Student Services, 232 Bryan Building. After being accepted as majors in the Bryan School, students must then work toward admission to a specific program of study. Criteria for Admission to Programs of Study in the Bryan School of Business and EconomicsThe following are minimum requirements for programs of study in the Bryan School. Individual programs may have additional requirements.
Criteria for Continuing in the Bryan School of Business and EconomicsStudents who have been admitted to the Bryan School of Business and Economics must be in good academic standing at UNCG, must maintain at least the GPA required for program admission, and must meet the continuation requirements of their programs of study.Transfers Since most of the courses in the major are taken during the junior and senior years, transfer students often complete their programs without extending their total stay beyond the usual four years. As a general guide, courses taught mainly to freshmen and sophomores here will usually, but not always, be accepted in transfer from accredited two-year colleges. Courses numbered 300 and above generally will not be accepted in transfer credit from two-year institutions. In order to allow timely completion of the pre-admission courses, transfer students are encouraged to complete MAT 120 or 191, Calculus, prior to transferring. Second Baccalaureate Degrees Students pursuing a second bachelor's degree must meet all requirements within the Bryan School. A minimum of 50% of the Bryan School and departmental requirements must be completed at UNCG. The Bryan School cannot, at this time, accommodate persons who seek only to complete a series of courses in one field (such as Accounting or Information Systems). Suggested Academic Workload Guidelines The faculty of the Bryan School of Business and Economics recognizes that many Bryan School students hold jobs to support college expenses. The faculty wishes to emphasize that academic excellence and scholastic achievement usually require a significant investment of time in study, research, and out-of-class projects. To provide guidance to students in planning their academic and work schedules, the faculty of the Bryan School have endorsed the following recommendations:
Business Minor AOS Code: U398Required: minimum of 21 semester hoursThe Business Minor, consisting of 21 semester hours, is available for majors outside the Bryan School of Business and Economics who are in good standing in the University. The minor complements a variety of professional, and arts and sciences fields. To earn a Business Minor, a student must meet the following requirements in the order listed:
Honors Program The Bryan School supports and encourages students to participate in the University Honors Program. Details regarding participation in the program are included in each departmental section. |
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Finance, Insurance & Real Estate U316 | ||
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International Business U830 | x |
