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Mission and Objectives. The Belk College of Business serves the people of the Charlotte region and the State of North Carolina, as well as selected national and international communities. The College serves these constituents through the delivery of undergraduate and graduate programs in business administration and related interdisciplinary fields and through the development and dissemination of new knowledge. Through continuous improvement, the College seeks to maintain high standards in its programs and its intellectual contributions. In carrying out its mission, the College is committed to maintaining diversity within the faculty and student body.
To accomplish its
mission, the faculty of the College engages in three major
activities: teaching, intellectual contributions, and public
service. The College believes that scholarship informs teaching
and, therefore, the College emphasizes both teaching and
intellectual contributions. The College values the work of the
faculty in the discovery of new knowledge through basic researc In support of this mission, the College has the following strategic objectives:
Bachelor's Programs. The Belk College of Business offers the following bachelor's degree programs: Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting. This program offers full academic preparation for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation. Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. The B.S.B.A. degree encompasses a full range of academic disciplines within the area of business administration. The degree provides breadth in the context and operation of the business enterprise through the business core curriculum and depth in a specialized area through the selection of a major. Majors are offered in:
Bachelor of Science degree in Economics. This program offers a Business Administration emphasis and a Liberal Arts emphasis. The Department of Economics also offers a minor in Economics. Programs are designed so that transfer students from community colleges and other institutions may enter the program and complete their degree requirements in the last two years of their college work. Students planning to take their first two years in community colleges should inform their advisor or counselor of their intent to apply to UNC Charlotte so that their program may be tailored to facilitate transfer.
Master's Programs.
The
College offers several master's programs, including the Master
of Business Administration, the Master of Science (M.S.) degree
in Economics, the Master of Accountancy, and the Master of
Science in Mathematical Finance. Programs are designed to
accommodate the needs of both full-time and part-time students.
(See the
Graduate Catalog for information about these
programs.) Accreditation. All of the degree programs offered by The Belk College of Business are accredited by AACSB International, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. AACSB International is the premier accrediting agency for bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree programs in business administration and accounting. AACSB International is also the professional organization for management education. Course Level and Course Prerequisite Restrictions: The Belk College strongly enforces course level and course prerequisites. Freshman and sophomore level classes should be completed while the student is a freshman and sophomore, and upper-division classes (3000 level) are restricted to students with junior or senior standing. Students must meet the prerequisites stated for courses in the College. A student may not enroll in any class for which the student has not completed the prerequisites. Students enrolling in MGMT 3280, Business Policy, must have achieved senior level status and have completed all core classes (with the exception of INFO 3130). College Residency Requirements: In addition to meeting University residency requirements, all students seeking undergraduate degrees in The Belk College must complete at least 50% of the required business credit hours and 50% of the required credit hours in the upper-level major at UNC Charlotte. Additionally, at least half of the hours required for an undergraduate degree in The Belk College of Business must be taken outside of the College. Experiential Learning Opportunities. Students are encouraged to participate in professional work experiences that support academic and career development. The College is working with the University Career Center to expand experiential learning offerings to enable more students to graduate with career-related experience. The program consists of 49ership opportunities and Cooperative Education. Cooperative Education involves professionally related, paid work experiences in multiple semesters. It does not offer academic credit, but it is noted on the student's transcript. To participate in this program, students must have a GPA of at least 2.5, meet specific departmental requirements, and pay a participation fee. Approval for enrollment must be arranged before the student begins the work experience. Most students begin this program during their junior year; transfer students must complete one semester at UNC Charlotte before making application for the program. Students maintain full-time student status during their co-op work semesters. For further information, and to explore other credit and non-credit experiential learning opportunities including internships, contact the major Department Chairperson or the University Career Center. 49erships involve paid or unpaid work in a career-related position for professional experience. A minimum of 80 work hours for one semester is required to complete the program. Fall and Spring 49erships are part-time. Summer 49erships may be full or part-time. Full-time students who are in good University standing, have completed their freshman year, and have a 2.0 minimum cumulative GPA are eligible. It does not offer academic credit, but it is noted on the student's transcript; students pay a participation fee. Approval for enrollment must be arranged before the student begins the work experience. Students may begin this program during their sophomore year; transfer students must complete one semester at UNC Charlotte before making application for the program. For more information, contact the University Career Center.
Evening and Weekend Courses and Summer Sessions.
All courses required in the Bachelor of Science in Business
Administration degree program and the Bachelor of Science degree
program in Accounting are offered in the evening, as well as
during the day. The Master of Business Administration and the
Master of A Scholarships. There are several scholarships available for students in The Belk College of Business. Some of the scholarships are designated to recognize academic excellence in the junior and senior years. Further information can be obtained from the Financial Aid Office. Service Learning Opportunities through the University Career Center. Service Learning opportunities include 49erships in non-profit and government agencies and organizations, enabling students to gain career related and community service experience while learning about related social, civic, human service, and political issues. Students work a minimum of 80 hours per semester to complete the program. Fall and spring 49erships are part-time, and summer 49erships may be full or part-time. Students must qualify academically, and pay a registration fee for transcript notation. Employers (as well as career advisors) assist students in working toward learning objectives and will complete an evaluation on each student at the end of each term. Students receive transcript notation, but not academic credit. PRE-ACCOUNTING, PRE-BUSINESS, AND PRE-ECONOMICS Students who do not meet all requirements for direct admission to the upper-division of the College are admitted to the lower-division, provided the student meets College admission requirements. Students seeking the B.S. degree in Accounting are designated as Pre-Accounting majors. Students seeking the B.S.B.A. degree with a major in Finance, International Business, Management, Management Information Systems, Marketing, or Operations Management are designated as Pre-Business Majors. Students seeking the B.S. degree in Economics are designated as Pre-Economics majors. Students may be admitted to the upper-division major once all progression requirements are satisfied. Progression requirements for each major are described in the sections that follow. Students must have progressed to an upper-division major to be eligible to enroll in the upper-division electives. Lower-division students may not enroll in MGMT 3280. BUSINESS HONORS PROGRAM The Business Honors Program (BHP) provides students with access to a range of opportunities designed to stimulate their thinking and broaden their exposure to topics related to business issues. Admission. Students majoring in The Belk College of Business must complete an Application for Admission to the Business Honors Program and conduct an interview with the Program Director. Admission to the program is based on the student's demonstrated Honors potential (determined by examining GPA, SAT scores, courses completed, academic and other distinctions, and other factors) and availability of space in the program. If the GPA of a student admitted to the program drops below that required for graduation for two successive semesters, the student will be dismissed from the program. Courses. Students in the Business Honors Program must complete a minimum of 18 semester hours including BUSN 3780 and 3790, nine hours in business honors sections, and three hours from the University Honors Program. Once students are admitted to Business Honors they are required to complete all business honors sections offered unless they receive permission from the Director of the Business Honors Program. Honors courses cannot be repeated. Extra-curricular Activities. Students in the Business Honors Program are required to participate in a minimum of 50% of the extra-curricular activities and events offered by the Program during the academic year. Certification Requirements. To graduate with "Honors in Business," a student must complete the required Honors courses, submit an application for Honors Candidacy at least two semesters prior to graduation, receive a grade of at least B in BUSN 3790, and present a GPA of at least 3.3 overall and 3.3 in all Honors courses for which a grade was assigned.
Chair: Associate Professor Burton; Professors: Godfrey, Schroeder; Professors Emeriti: Turner; Associate Professors: Bhamornsiri, Cathey, Elias, Guinn, Malmgren; Associate Professor Emeritus: Hinson, Williamson; Assistant Professors: Blanthorne, Matherly, Sevin; Big-Five Endowed Chair in Accounting: Wiggins; Lecturer: Breen, Yarbrough
Mission of the Department of Accounting The mission of the Department of Accounting at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte is to be a leader in offering highly regarded graduate and undergraduate programs for students entering professional accounting, to produce academic publications at a competitive level, and to serve our important constituencies well. Program Objectives The program provides a learning environment in which students acquire conceptual and technical knowledge in the accounting and business areas as well as other essential capabilities for a successful career. The undergraduate accounting curriculum is designed to enable students to: a. effectively develop, measure, analyze, validate, and communicate financial and other information, b. understand the concepts and methods of economics, finance, marketing, quantitative methods, management, information systems and business, and c. develop skills, competencies and learning capacities that are essential for a broad education. Program Outcomes Graduates should have an excellent foundation for careers in business, accounting and professional accounting. A student who plans to become licensed as a certified public accountant in North Carolina must complete an additional 30 semester hours of academic study beyond the undergraduate accounting education. A student can meet this requirement by completing the Master of Accountancy Program. Accreditation The Accounting program is accredited by AACSB International, The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. AACSB International is the premier accrediting agency for bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs in business administration and accounting. AACSB International is also the professional organization for management education.
In addition to the General Education requirements of the University, the following 21 courses are required for a B.S. degree in Accounting: ACCT 2121, 2122, 3311, 3312, 3330, 3340, 3350, and 4220; BLAW 3150; ECON 2101 and 2102; FINN 3120; INFO 2130 and 3130; MATH 1120; MGMT 3140, 3160, and 3280; MKTG 3110; OPER 3100; and STAT 1220.
A student must
take at least 90 hours outside of Accounting and must take at
least 48 hours outside The Belk College. At least 50% of the
business credit hours required for an Accounting degree must be
ear To obtain a B.S. degree in Accounting, a student must meet the University requirements of a GPA of at least 2.0 overall and in the 21 courses for the major listed above, and must have a 2.0 GPA in all 3000 and 4000 level required business and accounting courses with no more than one D left standing for these courses. When a student repeats a course, both the old grade and the new grade are included in the computation described in the preceding sentence. Approval by the Chair of the Accounting Department is required before a student may repeat a course for credit more than once. Consult the Department of Accounting for a Suggested Schedule to complete the B.S. degree with a major in Accounting. Requirements. To be accepted into the accounting major and to progress into the upper division of the College, a student must have: (1) attained junior standing; (2) completed ACCT 2121 and 2122, ECON 2101 and 2102, INFO 2130, MATH 1120, and STAT 1220 with a C or better in each course; (3) have a GPA of at least 2.5 for all academic work; and (4) filed an approved "Program of Study" in the College Office of Student Records. Students may attempt each of the seven courses in (2) above a maximum of two times. All attempts are used in the calculation of overall GPA and major GPA. Students who are not successful in earning the required 2.5 GPA are ineligible for continuation in The Belk College. Classification as Pre-Accounting Students. Students seeking admission to the accounting major will be classified as pre-accounting students within the Belk College of Business until they qualify for acceptance to the accounting major. Pre-accounting students who have earned at least 60 hours are permitted to enroll in core business courses if they have met the course prerequisites and have earned at least a C in INFO 2130 or have passed the College Microcomputer Proficiency Test. Students must complete all requirements and be accepted into an upper-division major to be eligible to enroll in MGMT 3280 and the upper-division business electives. In order to progress into the 3000-level business core courses (BLAW 3150, ECON 3125, FINN 3120, INFO 3130, MGMT 3140, MGMT 3160, MKTG 3110, and OPER 3100), pre-accounting, pre-business, and pre-economics majors must have earned a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5. If a student fails to meet this minimum GPA requirement prior to the start of the semester, his or her registration for any of these courses will be cancelled.
Core, Mathematics and Statistics Requirements. Courses that fulfill the College core and mathematics and statistics requirements are: ACCT 2121, 2122; BLAW 3150; ECON 2101 and 2102; FINN 3120; INFO 2130 and 3130; MGMT 3140, 3160, and 3280; MKTG 3110; OPER 3100; MATH 1120; and STAT 1220. Internship. Because the Department is committed to experiential learning, it allows for Accounting majors to use one internship for academic credit. Consent of the Department is required before starting the internship. A minimum of ACCT 3312 (Intermediate Financial Accounting II) with a C or better and an overall GPA of at least 2.0 are required. The student may not have a current or prior work history with the internship company. Cooperative Education Program. Students in the Department of Accounting may obtain practical work experience related to their major by participating in the Cooperative Education Program. The work experience arranged in coordination with the University Career Center must be closely related to the study of accounting and must be approved by the Co-op Advisor in the Accounting Department. To be eligible for cooperative education, students must be juniors who have an overall GPA of at least 2.5 and have completed the progression courses required by The Belk College of Business. Transfer students must complete at least 12 hours at UNC Charlotte to be eligible for cooperative education. Completion of courses related to the co-op position may be required prior to the co-op work experience. These courses will be established by the Co-op Advisor. Students must complete either two full-time alternating semesters of work or three consecutive part-time work semesters while taking a reduced academic load of no more than nine credit hours. Students selected to work in a public accounting firm or for an internal audit position may complete program requirements by working one semester and either writing a paper or making a formal presentation before faculty and students.
Chairperson: Khouja; Professors: Barnes, Cooper, Saydam; Associate Professors: Kumar, Robbins, Stylianou; Assistant Professors: Dasci, Park, Prasad, Smith, Subramaniam, Winter; Lecturers: J. Geurin, Otto. The Business Information Systems and Operations Management Department offers majors in two dynamic disciplines - Management Information Systems (MIS) and Industrial and Operations Management (IOM). In addition, the department offers a minor in MIS. The focus of these programs is development of information technology and operations managers who can enhance the productivity of the firm in a knowledge-driven economy. Both majors offer students an integrated background in the functional areas of business and focus on enhancing problem-solving and critical-thinking skills using current technology. A major in MIS involves the application of information technology and analytical skills to the solution of organizational problems and opportunities for innovation. MIS graduates are prepared for positions in the design, planning, development, implementation, and management of e-business information systems and systems support. A major in IOM focuses on the efficient use of resources to provide quality goods and services. IOM enables students to pursue such careers in supply chain management, production planning, project management, quality assurance, and operations. Environments in which IOM graduates are in high demand include health care, government, manufacturing, and service industries. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Students majoring in Management Information Systems receive a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree with a major in Management Information Systems. The B.S.B.A. degree requires a minimum of 120 semester hours, including 42 hours of core courses within The Belk College of Business, 24 hours in the major (beyond the core), six hours of mathematics and statistics, and completion of the University General Education requirements. In addition to the six hours of mathematics and statistics, at least 45 hours of coursework must be taken outside The Belk College of Business. Students majoring in Industrial and Operations Management receive a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree with a major in Industrial and Operations Management. The B.S.B.A. degree requires a minimum of 120 semester hours, including 42 hours of core courses within The Belk College of Business, 15 hours in the major (beyond the core), six hours of mathematics and statistics, and completion of the University General Education requirements. In addition to the six hours of mathematics and statistics, at least 45 hours of coursework must be taken outside The Belk College of Business. Courses that fulfill the College core and mathematics and statistics requirements are: ACCT 2121, 2122; BLAW 3150; ECON 2102, 2102, and 3125; FINN 3120; INFO 2130 and 3130; MGMT 3140, 3160, and 3280; MKTG 3110; OPER 3100; MATH 1120; and STAT 1220. Students must have a GPA of at least 2.0 for all academic work and for the major with no more than one D left standing in the major. Courses for computation of the GPA in the major include the business core, mathematics courses, and hours specified for the MIS or IOM major. No course may be repeated more than twice. Progression Requirements. To be accepted into the MIS major and to progress into the upper division of the College, students must have: (1) attained junior standing; (2) successfully completed the required progression courses (ACCT 2121 and 2122; ECON 2101 and 2102; INFO 2130, MATH 1120; and STAT 1220) with a grade of C or better in each course; (3) a minimum overall grade point average of 2.5; and (4) filed an approved “Program of Study” in the Belk College Advising Center. Students may attempt each of the above seven courses in (2) above a maximum of two times. Pre-Business students who have earned at least 60 hours are permitted to enroll in core business courses if they have met the course prerequisites and either have earned at least a C in INFO 2130 or have passed the College Microcomputer Proficiency Test. Students must complete all progression requirements and be accepted into an upper-division major to be eligible to enroll in MGMT 3280 and the upper-division business electives. In order to progress into the 3000-level business core courses (BLAW 3150, ECON 3125, FINN 3120, INFO 3130, MGMT 3140, MGMT 3160, MKTG 3110, and OPER 3100), pre-accounting, pre-business, and pre-economics majors must have earned a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5. If a student fails to meet this minimum GPA requirement prior to the start of the semester, his or her registration for any of these courses will be cancelled. Cooperative Education Program. Management Information Systems and Industrial/Operations Management majors may obtain practical work experience related to their major by participating in the cooperative education program. To be eligible for cooperative education, students must be juniors who have an overall GPA of at least 2.5 and have completed the progression courses required by The Belk College of Business. Transfer students must complete at least 12 hours at UNC Charlotte to be eligible for cooperative education. Completion of courses related to the co-op position may be required prior to the co-op work experience. These courses will be established by the Co-op Advisor. Students must complete either two full-time alternating semesters of work or three consecutive part-time work semesters while taking a reduced academic load of no more than nine credit hours. Participation must be approved in advance. Contact the University Career Center for more information. MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS MAJOR
The following courses are required:
ITCS/INFO 2231
Introduction to Business Programming
One of the
following two courses is required: Two of the following courses are required:
INFO
3000 Special Topics in MIS Cooperative Education Program. Management Students majoring in Management Information Systems are strongly encouraged to participate in the University cooperative education program, which provides substantial educational and employment opportunities. Furthermore, many companies hire only students who have participated in the cooperative education program. To be eligible for cooperative education, students must be juniors who have an overall GPA of at least 2.5 and have completed the progression courses required by The Belk College of Business. Transfer students must complete at least 12 hours at UNC Charlotte to be eligible for cooperative education. Completion of courses related to the co-op position may be required prior to the co-op work experience. These courses will be established by the Co-op Advisor. Students must complete either two full-time alternating semesters of work or three consecutive part-time work semesters while taking a reduced academic load of no more than nine credit hours. Participation must be approved in advance. Contact the University Career Center for more information. SUGGESTED SCHEDULE: MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS MAJOR
1Prerequisite
for upper division required business courses. MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS MINORThe minor in Management Information Systems is designed to provide students who have an interest in business information systems with a broad foundation for integrating information technology techniques and concepts into their major field of study in business. The demand for business graduates who are knowledgeable about the design, planning, developing, managing, and evaluating of information systems continues to increase as the economy moves from a manufacturing to an information base. The demand for MIS professionals has increased dramatically during the past ten years and the trend is expected to continue. However, there is also an increase in the demand for management information systems professionals who have an in-depth understanding of the application domain and who can apply MIS concepts in contexts which are more specific to their major. Thus, professionals with a primary interest and expertise in marketing, health care, banking, finance, accounting, and management are being sought by business application-area specialists such as EDS, Price Waterhouse, and Sprint. These firms are in the forefront of a trend in the information industry to employ qualified graduates of business programs who are knowledgeable about their primary field of study but are also conversant about how computing technology relates to and may be applied within their primary field.
This is the focus of the
minor in MIS: to impart a framework for understanding MIS and
for utilizing MIS tools to the non-MIS majors. The minor will
offer graduates a competitive advantage in terms of the types of
positio The minor in MIS is directed not only at UNC Charlotte students majoring in Business but also those majoring in other Colleges. The benefits of a minor in MIS include increased marketability in information-dependent firms in the public and private sector and the ability to leverage one's major discipline with state-of-the-art computing knowledge. A key benefit of taking MIS classes is that students learn to effectively use technology in business settings. A minor in MIS requires a minimum of 15 hours. All prerequisite courses are the students' responsibility. The following courses are required:
INFO 2130
Introduction to Business Computing Plus, students must choose any two of the following:
ACCT 3340 Accounting
Information Systems INDUSTRIAL AND OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT MAJOR The primary objective of the Industrial and Operations Management (IOM) major is to provide an understanding of technical and systematic approaches to designing production/operations systems and solving business problems. Emphasis is on the tools of the field. Progression Requirements. Students seeking admission to the Industrial and Operations Management Major will be classified as Pre-Business students within the Belk College of Business until they qualify for acceptance into an upper-division major. To be accepted as a major in Industrial and Operations Management and to progress into the upper-division of the College, students must have: (1) attained junior standing; (2) have a GPA of at least 2.5 for all academic work; (3) completed ACCT 2121 and 2122, ECON 2101 and 2102, MATH 1120, STAT 1220, and INFO 2130 with a minimum grade of C in each course; and (4) filed an approved "Program of Study" in the Belk College Advising Center. In order to progress into the 3000-level business core courses (BLAW 3150, ECON 3125, FINN 3120, INFO 3130, MGMT 3140, MGMT 3160, MGMT 3280, MKTG 3110, and OPER 3100), pre-accounting, pre-business, and pre-economics majors must have earned a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5. If a student fails to meet this minimum GPA requirement prior to the start of the semester, his or her registration for any of these courses will be cancelled. Students may attempt each of the seven courses (listed above in item 2) two times. Students who are not successful in earning the required 2.5 GPA are ineligible for continuation in The Belk College. The following courses are required:
OPER 3201
Advanced Operations Management One of the following courses is required:
OPER 3000
Topics in Operations Management Residency Requirements: All students must satisfy the College residency requirements. SUGGESTED SCHEDULE: INDUSTRIAL AND OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT MAJOR
1Prerequisite
for upper division required business courses. OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT MINOR The minor in Operations Management (OM) is designed to provide Business and non-Business students who have an interest in supply chain management, manufacturing, and service operations with a broad foundation of OM concepts and analytical methodology to be integrated into their major field of study. The demand for graduates who are knowledgeable about the design, planning, evaluation, and management of supply chains, production and service systems continues to increase. However, there is also increase in the demand of OM professionals who can define strategic and operational problems, collect relevant data efficiently, and apply advanced analytical techniques to improve the performance of firms. Operations Management courses deal with supply chains, service systems and manufacturing organizations. OM minor areas examine the production function of an organization at a strategic level as well as the plant and shop floor level. Areas included in the Operations Management program include operations strategy, process analysis, product design, quality management, logistics management, procurement, supply chain management, project management, and waiting line management as well as analytical techniques such as optimization and simulation. The minor will offer graduates a competitive advantage in terms of the types of positions for which they qualify. The minor in OM is directed not only at UNC-Charlotte students majoring in Business but also those majoring in other Colleges. The benefits of a minor in OM include increased marketability in the public and private sector and the ability to leverage one's major discipline with a solid understanding of one business area, increased analytical thinking, problem solving ability, and an understanding of internal and external environments of service and business organizations. A minor in Operations Management requires a minimum 12 semester hours (four courses) for student who have taken business prerequisites listed below and a maximum of 33 hours otherwise if they have to take all of the business prerequisites.
Business Prerequisites.
ACCT 2121, 2122; ECON 2101,2102; MATH 1120; STAT 1220; and INFO
2130 are the prerequisites for the IOM minor. Note: All Computer
Science and Software and Information Systems majors will be
exempted from INFO 2130. Other students with sufficient
background can apply for credit by exam or exemption for INFO
2130.
Interim Chair: Zuber; Professors: Amato, Connaughton, Davis, Gandar, Madsen, Schwarz; Professor Emeriti: Neel, Wubben; Associate Professors: Lin, Liner, McGregor, Russo, Tseng, Tucker; Associate Professor Emeritus: Rogers; Assistant Professors: Radchenko, Sewell, Troyer; Lecturers: Krapl, Stivender, Waggy The study of Economics offers students a problem‑solving discipline to foster their intellectual and career development. It provides students a balanced and broad educational background and prepares them to choose from a wide range of career alternatives. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
