The Belk College of Business Administration

The Belk College of Business Administration

Interim Dean: Professor Lilly
Associate Dean: Associate Professor Conboy
Associate Dean for Graduate Studies and Research: Professor Geurin

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Mission
Pre-business
Business Honors Program
Accounting
Economics
Finance and Business Law
Individualized Major in Business
International Business
Management
Management Information Systems/Operations Management
Marketing

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Mission and Objectives. The Belk College of Business Administration 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 research and its practical applications. The College's commitment to excellence in teaching ensures that the scholarship of teaching through instructional development is recognized as an important form of intellectual contribution. Faculty engage in a third activity of public service through outreach programs, applied scholarship, and other activities that promote the economic health and the development of the region.

In support of this mission the College has the following strategic objectives:

To provide and support undergraduate education through a broad range of programs in business administration that are excellent in quality, current in curricula, and relevant to business practice,

To provide and support graduate programs of distinction that serve the needs of the community, meet the demands of the student population, utilize the expertise of the faculty, and support the University mission,

To encourage and support the faculty in areas of basic research, applied research, and instructional development and in their efforts to secure funding for intellectual contributions,

To develop and maintain research programs of distinction that support the economic competitiveness and the development of the greater Charlotte metropolitan region, and state,

To meet the needs of the community for the continued development of leadership, management, and technical skills in business and other organizations through executive education and other outreach programs, and

To develop and maintain lifelong partnerships with the alumni of the College.

Programs. The Belk College of Business Administration 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 in Business Administration degree. Majors are offered in:

Finance

Industrial and Operations Management

International Business Management

Management Information Systems

Marketing

Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics. This program offers a Business Administration emphasis and a Social Science emphasis. The Department of Economics also offers a minor in Economics.

Honors Program: The Honors Program is available to undergraduate students majoring in one of the College's degree programs. Students meeting eligibility requirements enroll in specialized coursework designed to provide enhanced challenges and learning opportunities in business administration.

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 adviser or counselor of their intent to apply to UNC Charlotte so that their program may be tailored to facilitate transfer.

The College offers several master's programs, including the Master of Business Administration, the Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Economics, and the Master of Accountancy. Programs are designed to accommodate the needs of both full-time and part-time students. See the Graduate section of this catalog for information about these programs.

Accreditation. All of the degree programs offered by The Belk College of Business Administration are accredited by AACSB- The International Association for Management Education. AACSB is the premier accrediting agency for bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree programs in business administration and accounting. AACSB 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.

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 at UNC Charlotte.

Experiential Learning Opportunities. Students are encouraged to participate in professional work experiences that support academic and career development. The College and the University Career Center seek to provide experiential learning offerings to enable students to graduate with career-related experience. The largest of these programs is 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 major department chairperson or 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 Accountancy degree programs are offered in the evening. A program of summer offerings is also available. Some coursework is also available on weekends.

Scholarships. There are several scholarships available for students in The Belk College of Business Administration. 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.

PRE-BUSINESS

Students seeking admission to the Departments of Finance and Business Law, Information&Operations Management, Management, and Marketing will be classified as Pre-business students within The Belk College of Business Administration until they qualify for acceptance into an upper division major. To be accepted into a major and to progress into the upper division of the College, student must have: (1) attained junior standing; (2) completed ACCT 2121 and 2122; ECON 1201 and 1202; MATH 1120; and STAT 1220 with a "C" or better in each course; (3) earned at least a "C" in INFO 2130 (Introduction to Business Computing) or have passed the College Microcomputer Proficiency Test; (4) have a GPA of at least 2.0 for all academic work; and (5) filed an approved "Program of Study" in the College Office of Student Records.

Pre-business students who have earned at least 60 hours are permitted to enroll in 3000-level core business courses if they have met the specific course prerequisites and have earned at least a "C" in INFO 2130 or have passed the College Microcomputer Proficiency Test. Students must have progressed to an upper-division major to be eligible to enroll in the upper division business electives. Prebusiness students may not enroll in MGMT 3280.

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BUSINESS HONORS PROGRAM

The Business Honors Program provides students 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 Administration must complete an Application for Admission to the Honors Program in Business and conduct an interview with the Program Coordinator. 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's of a student admitted to the program drop below those required for graduation for two successive semesters, the student will be dismissed from the program.

Courses. Students in the Business Honors Program must complete 18 semester hours including BUSN 3780 and 3790, 9 hours in Business Honors sections, and 3 hours from the University Honors Program. Honors courses cannot be repeated and students in the program are permitted to repeat no more than one non-honors course.

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 "A" in BUSN 3790, and present a GPA of at least 3.3 overall and 3.5 in all honors courses for which a grade was assigned.

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Department of Accounting

Chairperson: Professor Godfrey
Professor: Schroeder
Professor Emeritus: Turner
Associate Professors: Bhamornsiri, Blankley, Cathey, Cornick, Guinn, Jolly, Malmgren, Nunley
Associate Professors Emeritus: Hinson, Williamson
Assistant Professors: Burton
Big-Five Endowed Chair in Accounting: Wiggins
Lecturers: Palmer, Piazza

Mission of the Accounting Department

The Department of Accounting will be a major contributor in the field of professional accounting education and services in the greater Charlotte region. The Department fosters faculty development and faculty involvement in the business community.

Our primary mission is to prepare qualified students of diverse economic and demographic backgrounds for a wide variety of careers in accounting and business. Our focus is on undergraduate accounting education with an increasing emphasis being placed on graduate education. Individual faculty members will be encouraged to attain national and international recognition through their research productivity and services to professional accounting organizations.

Faculty members play an active role in achieving the Department's mission and continually assessing the Department' s activities to find ways to improve the quality of its teaching, scholarly activity and service endeavors.

Accreditation

The Accounting program is accredited by the AACSB -- The International Association for Management Education. AACSB is the premier accrediting agency for bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs in business administration and accounting. AACSB also is the professional organization for management education.

Graduates find a wide range of professional careers in public practice, industry, financial institutions, government and non-profit organizations.

Students who complete the undergraduate program will meet the educational requirements of the State of North Carolina to take the Certified Public Accountant Examination. After passing the CPA Examination, a candidate must show evidence of having completed a total of 150 hours in order to obtain the CPA Certificate in North Carolina, beginning January 1, 2001.. A student can meet this 150-hour requirement by completing our Master of Accountancy Program (described in the Graduate Programs section of this Catalog).

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

In addition to the general education requirements of the University, the following 25 courses are required for a B.S. degree in accounting:

ACCT 2121, 2122, 3136, 3138, 3139, 3140, 3141, 3146, 3147, 3148 or 3121; BLAW 3150, an oral communications course, ECON 1201, 1202; FINN 3120, INFO 2130, 3130; MATH 1100, 1120; MGMT 3140, 3280; MKTG 3110, OPER 3100, POLS 1110, STAT 1220.

Students may place out of MATH 1100 with the math placement test. A student must take at least 90 hours outside of Accounting and must take at least half the credit hours outside the Belk College. At least 50 percent of the business credit hours required for an accounting degree must be earned at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

In addition to the University requirements of a GPA of at least 2.0 overall and in the 25 courses for the major listed above, a student must have a 2.0 GPA in all 3000-level required accounting courses and C's or better in ACCT 2122, 3138, and 3139 to obtain a B.S. degree in accounting. When a student repeats a course for credit, both the old grade and the new grade are included in the computation described in the preceding sentence. Approval of 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.

Special Requirements for Acceptance into the Accounting Major with Freshman Standing and for Continuation into Junior- and Senior-Level Accounting Courses. Applicants must have a predicted grade point average of at least 2.20 according to the University's calculation. A GPA of 2.75 or more in the following 10 courses is required for enrollment in required junior- and senior-level accounting courses in the Belk College of Business Administration: ENGL 1101 and 1102; MATH 1100, 1120 and STAT 1220; INFO 2130; ECON 1201 and 1202; and ACCT 2121 and 2122.

Special Requirements for Acceptance of Transfer Students into the Accounting Major. Applicants must present a grade point average of 2.75 or more in the following 10 courses or the portion they have completed: ENGL 1101 and 1102; MATH 1100, 1120 and STAT 1220; INFO 2130; ECON 1201 and 1202; and ACCT 2121 and 2122. Applicants who have not completed all 10 courses also must present an overall GPA of 2.5 or more. A GPA of 2.75 or more in the 10 courses is required for enrollment in required junior- and senior-level accounting courses.

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 Adviser 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 Administration. 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 Adviser. 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 9 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.

Students planning to take the CPA Exam are encouraged to take the following in their senior year:

Accounting for Not-for-Profit Organizations (ACCT 3130)

Business Law II (BLAW 3250)

Please note: (1) ACCT 3130 will not count toward the 120 hours required for an accounting degree and (2) you must have at least 60 hours outside the college of business.

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Department of Economics

Chair: Professor Schwarz; Professors: Amato, Connaughton, Davis, Gandar, Madsen, Zuber; Professor Emeritus: Neel, Wubben; Associate Professors: Liner, McGregor, Russo, Tseng, Tucker; Associate Professor Emeritus: Rogers; Assistant Professors: Dole, Lin, Miller

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.

The Economics program explores the economic decisions of individuals, businesses, governments and other institutions. It examines the nature of economic activity, why it takes place and how it affects everyone's lives. The program includes elective courses which enable students to tailor their educational program to meet personal needs and interests. The study of economics also helps students develop a way of thinking that is logical and rigorous. It provides decision-making tools that they can apply to personal as well as business decisions and use to address the many economic decisions they will face in the future.

The Economics Department offers two programs leading to the Bachelor of Arts degree. Students who plan to pursue careers in business-related fields such as banking, finance and international commerce, or who plan to enter an MBA program, are encouraged to elect the business administration emphasis program. Students planning to pursue a career in education, enter graduate school in economics, or attend law school are encouraged to pursue the program with social science emphasis.

Students transferring from outside the University or from other majors into the Department of Economics must have a 2.0 overall GPA and a 2.0 GPA in eight (8) specified courses: ENGL 1101 and 1102; MATH 1100 and 1120; STAT 1220; INFO 2130; and ECON 1201 and 1202.

All majors in economics must complete MGMT 3160 (Business Communications) prior to registering for any 4000 level economics course. Students transferring into the economics program as a senior must complete MGMT 3160 their first semester in the program.

A student majoring in Economics must indicate active progress toward the completion of the requirements for the major in Economics. Failure to do so will result in the student being dropped as an Economics major. A student must be accepted into another major or "undecided" category to continue enrollment at the University.

In computing the grade point average in the major all required courses are included. Not more than one grade of D will count toward the specified hours for a major in economics.

It is recommended that students who plan graduate work in economics complete MATH 1241, ECON 4100, and, as available, ECON 4112 and 4117. Also, they should consider additional work in mathematics but should consult with their advisers concerning specific courses.

BACHELOR OF ARTS

Business Administration Emphasis. A major in economics, with business administration electives, leading to the B.A. degree consists of 63 hours specified as follows:

I. Mathematics: Basic Concepts of Mathematics

(MATH 1100) (GOAL II: P) 3
Calculus (MATH 1120) (GOAL II: P) 3
Elements of Statistics (STAT 1220) 3
Business Computing (INFO 2130) 3

II. Economics:

Principles of Economics

(ECON 1201 and 1202) (GOAL VI: C) 6
Economics of the Firm (ECON 3125) 3
Econometrics (ECON 3112) 3
Industrial Organization and Public Policy(ECON 4180) 3
Intermediate Microeconomics (ECON 3122) 3
Intermediate Macroeconomics (ECON 3123) 3

III. Business Administration and Accounting:

Principles of Accounting (ACCT 2121and 2122) 6
Financial Management (FINN 3120) 3
Business Communications (MGMT 3160) 3

Two of the following 6

Marketing Management (MKTG 3110)
Business Law I (BLAW 3150)
Operations Management (OPER 3100)
Management Concepts and Practices (MGMT 3140)

IV. Economics Electives: 12

To be selected by the student from the 3000- and 4000-level offerings of the Department of Economics

Social Science Emphasis. A major in economics, with social science electives, leading to the B.A. degree consists of 63 hours specified as follows:

I. College Algebra and Probability:

Basic Concepts of Mathematics
(MATH 1100) (GOAL II: P) 3
Calculus (MATH 1120) (GOAL II: P) 3
Elements of Statistics (STAT 1220) 3
Business Computing (INFO 2130) 3

II. Economics:

Principles of Economics (ECON 1201
and 1202) (GOAL VI: C) 6
Business Communications (MGMT 3160) 3
Microeconomic Analysis (ECON 3122) 3
Macroeconomic Analysis (ECON 3123) 3
Econometrics (ECON 3112) 3
History of Economic Thought (ECON 4177)
(GOAL I: W) 3

III. Social Science Electives: 15

These electives are to be chosen from a list of approved courses in African-American Studies, Anthropology, Geaography, History, Political Science, Psychology, Social Work, and Sociology. Electives must be selected in at least two different social science disciplines. The list of approved courses is available in the Economics Department office.

IV. Economics Electives: 15

Students must choose five economics electives with at least one at the 4000 level.

Coursework satisfying general University requirements will not count toward the 15-hour Social Science requirement.

Cooperative Education Program. Economics 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 8 progression courses required by the Department of Economics. 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 Adviser. 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 9 credit hours.

ECONOMICS MINOR

A minor in economics requires: 18 semester hours of economics to include ECON 1201, 1202 and either 3125 or 3122, and at least nine additional hours at the 3000 or 4000 level. A GPA of at least 2.0 is required in the 18 hours.

In computing the grade point average in the minor all required courses are included. Not more than one grade of D will count toward the specified hours for a minor in economics. No economics course can be repeated more than once to improve the grade. The second and any subsequent grade(s) in a repeated course(s) will be included in all GPA calculations.

SUGGESTED SCHEDULE:

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION EMPHASIS

Freshman Year

ENGL 1101 3
MATH 1100 3
GOAL IV 4
GOAL V: (A) 3
Elective 2

ENGL 1102 3
MATH 1120 3
GOAL IV 4
Electives 5

Sophomore Year

ECON 1201 (GOAL VI: (C)) 3
INFO 2130 3
ACCT 2121 3
GOAL III 3
GOAL VI: (X) 3
ECON 1202 3
ACCT 2122 3
STAT 1220 3
GOAL I: (W) 3
GOAL V: (L) 3

Junior Year

ECON 3112 3
ECON 3122 3
Economics Elective 3
GOAL I: (W) 3
MGMT 3160 (W) 3
Elective 3

ECON 3125 3
ECON 3123 3
Economics Elective 3
MKTG 3110, BLAW 3150, OPER 3100 or
MGMT 3140 3
Elective 3

Senior Year

ECON 4180 3
FINN 3120 3
Economics Elective 3
Electives 6

Economics Elective 3
MKTG 3110, BLAW 3150,
OPER 3100, or MGMT 3140 3
Electives 9

SUGGESTED SCHEDULE: SOCIAL SCIENCE EMPHASIS

Freshman Year

ENGL 1101 3
MATH 1100 3
GOAL IV 4
GOAL V: (A) 3
Elective 2

ENGL 1102 3
MATH 1120 3
GOAL IV 4
Elective 5

Sophomore Year

ECON 1201 (GOAL VI: (C)) 3
INFO 2130 3
Social Science Elective 3
GOAL III 3
GOAL VI: (X) 3
ECON 1202 3
Social Science Elective 3
STAT 1220 3
GOAL I: (W) 3
GOAL V: (L) 3

Junior Year

ECON 3112 3
ECON 3122 3
Social Science Elective 3
MGMT 3160 (W) 3
Elective 3

ECON 3123 3
ECON 4100 or ECON 4112 3
Economics Elective 3
Social Science Elective 3
Electives 6

Senior Year

Social Science Elective 3
Economics Electives 6
Electives 6
ECON 4177 3
Economics Electives 6
Electives 6

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Department of Finance and Business Law

Chairperson and The Torrence E. Hemby Sr.Distinguished Professor in Banking: Sealey
The James J. Harris Professor of Risk Manaagement and Insurance: Lilly
The Endowed Professorship in Insurance: Dorfman
Professors: Nunnally, Trosch
R.S. Dickson Professor Emeritus; Walls
Associate Professors: Kennedy, Lamb, Plath
Lecturers: Baber, Miller

The Department of Finance and Business Law prepares students for financial leadership within organizations and provides them with an understanding of the legal environment in which these organizations operate. In the Department's various programs, students acquire knowledge which enables them to understand:

a. the concepts, process and institutions involved in planning for, acquiring and allocating capital with respect to modern business organizations;

b. the economic and legal environment of organizations, and the myriad social and political influences on business;

c. the concepts and methods of economics, accounting, mathematics, management, information systems and business law.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

A program of study in the Department of Finance and Business Law leads to a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree with a major in Finance. 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 Administration, 15 hours in the finance major, nine hours of mathematics and statistics, and completion of the University general education requirements. In addition to the nine hours of math and statistics, at least 42 hours of coursework must be taken outside of the Belk College of Business Administration. Consult the Department of Finance and Business Law for a Suggested Schedule to complete the B.S.B.A. degree with a major in Finance.

Requirements. To be accepted into a major and to progress into the upper division of the College, student must have: (1) attained junior standing; (2) completed ACCT 2121 and 2122; ECON 1201 and 1202; MATH 1120; and STAT 1220 with a "C" or better in each course; (3) earned at least a "C" in INFO 2130 (Introduction to Business Computing) or have passed the College Microcomputer Proficiency Test; (4) have a GPA of at least 2.0 for all academic work; and (5) filed an approved "Program of Study" in the College Office of Student Records.

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 have earned at least a "C" in INFO 2130 or have passed the College Microcomputer Proficiency Test. Students must complete all requirements to be eligible to enroll in MGMT 3280 and the upper division business electives.

Core, Mathematics and Statistics Requirements. Courses which fulfill the College core and mathematics and statistics requirements are: ACCT 2121, 2122; BLAW 3150; ECON 1201, 1202 and 3125; FINN 3120; INFO 2130 and 3130; MGMT 3140, 3160 and 3280; MKTG 3110; OPER 3100; MATH 1100 and 1120; and STAT 1220. A student must have a GPA of at least 2.0 for all academic work.

FINANCE MAJOR: Concentration in Financial Institutions/Commercial Banking or Financial Management

In addition to completing the College core and mathematics/statistics requirements (51 hours), students majoring in Finance must complete 15 hours of coursework in one of the following concentrations: Financial Institutions/Commercial Banking or Financial Management. A student must have a GPA of at least 2.0 and no more than one D left standing. No course may be repeated more than twice.

Financial Institutions/Commercial Banking

FINN 3220 Financial Analysis
or
FINN 3224 Applied Business Finance
FINN 3221 Financial Institutions and Markets
FINN 3225 Commercial Bank Management
BLAW 3250 Business Law II
and
One additional Course from the following:

FINN 3222 Investments
FINN 3223 International Financial Management
FINN 3226 Financial Theory and Practice
FINN 3271 Principles of Risk Management and Insurance
FINN 3272 Life and Health Insurance Operations
ECON 3112 Econometrics
ECON 3115 Money and Banking
ACCT 3138 Intermediate Financial Accounting I
OPER 3204 Management of Service Operations

Financial Management

FINN 3220 Financial Analysis
and/or
FINN 3224 Applied Business Finance
FINN 3222 Investments
FINN 3223 International Financial Management
FINN 3226 Financial Theory and Practice
and
One additional course from the following if needed for 15 hour requirement:

FINN 3221 Financial Institutions and Markets
FINN 3225 Commercial Bank Management
FINN 3271 Principles of Risk Management and Insurance
FINN 3272 Life and Health Insurance Operations
BLAW 3250 Business Law II
ACCT 3138 Intermediate Financial Accounting I
ECON 3112. Econometrics

Cooperative Education Program. Finance 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 Administration. 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 Adviser. 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 9 credit hours.

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Individualized Major in Business

Coordinator: Associate Dean Conboy

The goal of the Individualized Major in Business is to permit the student to select a combination of business courses which will best fit his or her educational objectives. This major is available to the student who chooses not to specialize.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Students selecting the Individualized Major in Business receive a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree. 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, nine hours of mathematics and statistics, 15 hours in the Individualized Major in Business, and completion of the University general education requirements. In addition to the nine hours of mathematics and statistics, at least 42 hours of coursework must be taken outside The Belk College of Business Administration. A student must have a GPA of at least 2.0 for all academic work. Consult the Department of Business Administration for a Suggested Schedule to complete the B.S.B.A. degree with a major in Individualized Business.

Courses which fulfill the College core and mathematics and statistics requirements are: ACCT 2121, 2122; BLAW 3150; ECON 1201, 1202 and 3125; FINN 3120; INFO 2130 and 3130; MGMT 3140, 3160 and 3280; MKTG 3110; OPER 3100; MATH 1100 and 1120; and STAT 1220.

Major Requirements. Students applying for the Individualized Major in Business must submit to the Dean's Office a written rationale supporting the request for admission to the major. In addition to completing the College core and mathematics and statistics requirements (54 hours), students selecting the Individualized Major in Business must complete 15 hours pre-approved from the 3200-level courses offered by the Departments of Accounting, Economics, Finance and Business Law, Management, Information&Operations Management, and Marketing. In order to ensure that the student receives a broad educational base, a student may take no more than six hours in any one department. A student must have a GPA of at least 2.0 in the above 69 hours with no more than one D left standing. No course may be repeated more than twice.

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International Business Major

Coordinator: Alan Shao

The primary objective of the international business major is to provide an understanding of the importance of a global perspective on the part of business managers. The major provides an integrated framework for the study of the market environments in which international business firms operate and the impact of those environments upon managerial decision making.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Students majoring in International Business receive a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (B.S.B.A.), degree with a major in International Business. This degree requires a minimum of 120 semester hours, including 42 hours of core courses within The Belk College of Business Administration, nine hours of mathematics and statistics, and completion of the University general education requirements. In addition to the nine hours of mathematics and statistics, at least 42 hours of coursework must be taken outside The Belk College of Business Administration.

Courses which fulfill the College core and mathematics requirements are: ACCT 2121, 2122; BLAW 3150; ECON 1201, 1202, 3125; FINN 3120; INFO 2130, 3130; MGMT 3140, 3160, 3280; MKTG 3110; OPER 3100; MATH 1100, 1120; and STAT 1220.

Requirements. To be accepted into a major and to progress into the upper division of the College, students must have: (1) attained junior standing; (2) completed ACCT 2121 and 2122; ECON 1201 and 1202; MATH 1120; and STAT 1220 with a "C" or better in each course; (3) earned at least a "C" in INFO 2130 (Introduction to Business Computing) or have passed the College Microcomputer Proficiency Test; (4) have a GPA of at least 2.0 for all academic work; and (5) filed an approved "Program of Study" in the College Office of Student Records.

Major Requirements. In addition to completing the College core and mathematics and statistics requirements (51 hours), students majoring in International Business must complete 15 hours of coursework in areas related to International Business. Students must complete MGMT 3274 (International Business Processes and Problems), FINN 3223 (International Financial Management), MKTG 3215 (Global Marketing Management), plus any two of the following courses: ACCT 3150 (International Accounting), BLAW 3253 (International Business Transactions), ECON 3171 (International Economics for Nonmajors), MKTG 3218 (Export Marketing and Logistics), AAAS 3265 (African Economic Development), ANTH 4120 (Intercultural Communications), GEOG 3105 (Geography of the Global Economy), POLS 3050 (Topics in International Politics), POLS 3151 (International Political Economy), POLS 3162 (International Law), POLS 3165 (East Asia in World Affairs), POLS 3167 (U.S. and Japan), SOCY 2090 (Topics: Comparing Modern Societies). Internships, directed studies, or other international courses may be used to fulfill the elective requirements if prior approval is granted by the Coordinator of the International Business Program. A student must have a GPA of at least 2.0 in the above 66 hours with no more than one D left standing. No course may be repeated more than twice.

Students majoring in International Business are required to have or attain competency in a second language. This requirement can be fulfilled two ways: (1) by completion of at least four semesters of coursework in a foreign language (two semesters in addition to the year of foreign language required in UNC Charlotte's general education program); (2) demonstrate proficiency of a foreign language through an oral and written test administered by the Department of Foreign Languages. The fourth semester course should be FREN/GERM/SPAN 2210, which was designed as a business vocabulary content course for IB majors. If a student cannot take FREN/GERM/SPAN 2210, then FREN/GERM/SPAN 2202 can count as a substitute. Students will also be strongly encouraged to attain or enhance foreign language competency through experiences resulting from education abroad.

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Department of Management

Chairperson: Professor Nkomo
Professors: Curran, Geurin, Hornaday, Kohut
Associate Professors: Beggs, Bell, Booth, Calvasina, Carpano, Conboy, Jernigan, Kerr
Assistant Professors: Ensley, Pearce
Lecturers: Baxter, Doran, Lilly

A program of study in the Department of Management leads to a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree with a major in Management. The Management major is designed to teach students to plan, organize, direct, and control business activities in both the public and private sectors. Students develop skills in decision making, leadership, motivation, problem solving, and teamwork.

Within the Management major, students must select one of three options: Management, Human Resource Management or Small Business. The option in Management prepares students for management careers in business, industry and government. Coursework prepares students for entry-level positions in areas such as distribution, manufacturing, retail, service and transportation. The option in Human Resource Management prepares students to become Human Resource Management professionals. Coursework prepares students for entry-level positions in staffing, recruiting, training and development, compensation administration, and labor relations. The option in Small Business prepares students to work in small or medium-sized businesses or become small business owners. Coursework prepares students to develop an overall concept for a business and identify the problems that must be considered and resolved if the venture is to be successful. (Note: The option in Management is available both in the day and evening. The options in Human Resource Management and Small Business are available only during the day.)

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

A major in Management leading to the B.S.B.A. degree requires a minimum of 120 semester hours, including 42 hours of progression and core courses within the Belk College of Business Administration, 15 hours in the Management major, nine hours of mathematics and statistics, and completion of the University general education requirements. In addition to the nine hours of mathematics and statistics, at least 42 hours of coursework must be taken outside the Belk College of Business Administration. Students electing the Management major must meet the following requirements:

Core Requirements. Courses which fulfill the College core and mathematics requirements for the major are ACCT 2121, 2122; BLAW 3150; ECON 1201, 1202, and 3125; FINN 3120; INFO 2130, 3130; MGMT 3140, 3160, and 3280; MKTG 3110 and OPER 3100; MATH 1100 and 1120; and STAT 1220.

Major Requirements. In addition to progression and core requirements, students majoring in Management must complete an additional 15 hours in Management from one of the following three options:

Management Option (Available during both the day and evening)

MGMT 3240 Leadership and Organizational Behavior

(Select four of the following courses)

MGMT 3241 Human Resource Management
MGMT 3243 Employment Law
MGMT 3260 Managerial Communication
MGMT 3273 Small Business Management
MGMT 3274 International Business Processes and Problems
MGMT 3275 International Management
MGMT 3282 Business and Society

Human Resource Management Option

(Available only during the day)

MGMT 3240 Leadership and Organizational Behavior
MGMT 3241 Human Resource Management
MGMT 3244 Advanced Human Resource Management

(Select two of the following courses)

MGMT 3242 Compensation Administration
MGMT 3243 Employment Law
MGMT 3245 Human Resource Management Studies
ECON 3105 Industrial Relations

Note: Students electing this concentration are encouraged to select as part of their coursework outside the Belk College of Business Administration such courses offered by the Department of Psychology as PSYC 2171 (Introduction to Industrial Organizational Psychology); PSYC 3140 (Basic Processes in Psychological Assessment); PSYC 3172 (Psychology of Personnel: Employee Selection and Classification); PSYC 3173 (Psychological Bases of Training Programs); and PSYC 3670 (Seminar in Industrial Psychology).

Small Business Option (Available only during the day)

MGMT 3240 Leadership and Organizational Behavior
MGMT 3273 Small Business Management
MGMT 3283 Practicum in Small Business Planning

(Two senior-level business electives approved by the student's adviser)

Note: Participation in this concentration requires consent of the student's adviser and the Chair of the Department of Management.

Grade Point Average (GPA) Requirements. A student must have a GPA of at least 2.0 for all academic work and for the core and major requirements with no more than one D left standing. No course may be repeated more than twice.

Cooperative Education Program. 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 Administration. 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 Adviser. 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 9 credit hours. Experiences are arranged in coordination with the University Career Center.

SUGGESTED SCHEDULE: MANAGEMENT, HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, SMALL BUSINESS OPTIONS

Freshman Year

ENGL 1101 3
MATH 1100 3
GOAL IV 4
GOAL III 3
GOAL V: (A) 3

ENGL 1102 3
MATH 1120 3
GOAL IV 4
GOAL V: (L) 3
Elective 3

Sophomore Year

ACCT 2121 3
ECON 1201 (GOAL VI: (C)) 3
STAT 1220 3
GOAL I: (W) (Outside Major) 3
Elective 3

ACCT 2122 3
ECON 1202 (GOAL VI: (C)) 3
GOAL VI: (X) 3
INFO 2130 3
GOAL IV 4

Junior Year

MGMT 3140 3
BLAW 3150 3
MGMT 3160 (GOAL I: W) 3
OPER 3100 3
Elective 3

FINN 3120 3
INFO 3130 3
MKTG 3110 3
MGMT 3240 3
Elective 3

Senior Year

ECON 3125 3
Management Option 6
Electives 6

MGMT 3280 3
Management Option 6
Elective 3

Information&Operations Management Department

Chairperson: Professor Saydam; Professors: Baker, Barnes, Conrad, Cooper; Associate Professors: Aytug, Hogue, Khouja, Kumar, Repede, Robbins, Stylianou; Assistant Professors: Smith, Winter; Lecturers: J. Geurin, Lindsay

The Information & Operations Management Department offers majors in two dynamic disciplines - Management Information Systems (MIS) and Industrial and Operations Management (IOM). The focus of these majors 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 computer 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 control of 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 as production planning, project analysis, quality assurance, and scheduling. 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 Administration, 21 hours in the major (beyond the core), nine hours of mathematics and statistics, and completion of the University general education requirements. In addition to the nine hours of mathematics and statistics, at least 42 hours of coursework must be taken outside The Belk College of Business Administration.

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 Administration, 15 hours in the major (beyond the core), nine hours of mathematics and statistics, and completion of the University general education requirements. In addition to the nine hours of mathematics and statistics, at least 42 hours of coursework must be taken outside The Belk College of Business Administration.

Courses which fulfill the College core and mathematics and statistics requirements are: ACCT 2121, 2122; BLAW 3150; ECON 1202, 2102, and 3125; FINN 3120; INFO 2130 and 3130; MGMT 3140, 3160, and 3280; MKTG 3110; OPER 3100; MATH 1100 and 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 core and mathematics courses. No course may be repeated more than twice.

Requirements. To be accepted into a major and to progress into the upper division of the College, students must have: (1) attained junior standing; (2) completed ACCT 2121 and 2122; ECON 1202 and 2102; MATH 1120; and STAT 1220 with a "C" or better in each course; (3) earned at least a "C" in INFO 2130 (Introduction to Business Computing) or have passed the College Microcomputer Proficiency Test; and (4) filed an approved "Program of Study" in the College Office of Student Records.

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 have earned at least a "C" in INFO 2130 or have passed the College Microcomputer Proficiency Test. Students must complete all progression requirements to be eligible to enroll in MGMT 3280 and the upper division business electives.

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 Administration. 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 Adviser. 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 9 credit hours.

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Management Information Systems/Operations Management MAJOR

The primary objective of the Management Information Systems (MIS) major is to prepare students for careers in the information systems function of organizations. The curriculum is designed to provide both technological and managerial knowledge relevant to the development and use of computer-based information systems.

The following courses are required:

CSCI 1201 Introduction to Computing I
CSCI 1201L Computer Lab I
CSCI 1202 Introduction to Computing II
CSCI 1202L Computer Lab II
INFO 3233 Business Database Systems
INFO 3234 Business Information Systems Development
INFO 3235 Advanced Business Information System Development
INFO 3239 Business Data Communications

Two of the following courses are required:

INFO 3000 Special Topics in MIS
INFO 3231 Business Application Development
INFO 3236 Decision Support Systems
INFO 3238 Current Issues in the Management of Information Systems
INFO 3800 Directed Study in MIS
OPER 3203 Management Science
OPER 3204 Management of Service and Project Operations
OPER 3206 Managing for Quality
CSCI 2112 Advanced Structured COBOL
CSCI 3112 Design and Implementation of Object-oriented Systems
CSCI 3141 Computer Organization
CSCI 3155 Software Engineering
CSCI 3160 Data Base Design and Implementation
CSCI 3166 Distributed Computer Info. Systems
ACCT 3140 Accounting Information Systems

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.

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. The following courses are required:

OPER 3201 Advanced Operations Management
OPER 3203 Management Science
OPER 3204 Management of Service and Project Operations
OPER 3206 Managing for Quality
One of the following courses is required:
OPER000 Topics in Operations Management
INFO 3231 Business Application Development
INFO 3233 Business Database Systems
INFO 3234 Business Information Systems Development
INFO 3236 Business Decision Support Systems
INFO 3239 Business Data Communications
MKTG 3217 Transportation and Logistics Marketing
INET 3133 Quality Control
ENGR 3670 Total Quality Systems

SUGGESTED SCHEDULE: MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS MAJOR

Freshman Year

ENGL 1101¹
MATH 1100
GOAL IV 4
GOAL III
GOAL V: (A)
ENGL 1102¹
MATH 1120¹,³
GOAL IV 4
GOAL V: (L)
Elective

Sophomore Year

ACCT 2121¹
ECON 1201¹
STAT 1220¹
GOAL I: (W) (Outside Major)
GOAL VI: (C)
ACCT 2122¹
ECON 1202¹
GOAL VI: (X)
INFO 2130¹
GOAL IV 4

Junior Year

INFO 3130
MGMT 3140
OPER 3100
CSCI 1201
CSCI 1201L
INFO 3233
INFO 3239
CSCI 1202
CSCI 1202L
FINN 3120
MKTG 3110 4
MGMT 3160 (GOAL I: (W))

Senior Year

BLAW 3150
INFO 3234
ECON 3125
Elective
MIS Elective
MIS Elective
MGMT 3280²
INFO 3235
Elective

SUGGESTED SCHEDULE: INDUSTRIAL AND OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT MAJOR

Freshman Year

ENGL 1101¹
MATH 1100
GOAL IV 4
GOAL III GOAL V: (A)
ENGL 1102¹
MATH 1120¹,³
GOAL IV 4
GOAL V: (L)
Elective

Sophomore Year

ACCT 2121¹
ECON 1201¹
STAT 1220¹
GOAL I: (W) (Outside Major)
GOAL VI: (C)
ACCT 2122¹
ECON 1202¹
GOAL VI: (X)
INFO 2130¹
GOAL IV 4

Junior Year

OPER 3100
MGMT 3140
INFO 3130
Elective
Elective
OPER 3203
FINN 3120
MGMT 3160 (GOAL I: W)
MKTG 3110
OPER Elective

Senior Year

BLAW 3150
ECON 3125
OPER 3201
OPER 3206
Electives 6
MGMT 3280²
OPER Electives 6
OPER 3204
Elective

¹Prerequisite for upper-division required business courses.

²To be taken after all 3000-level required business core courses have been filled.

³MATH 1141 (Differential and Integral Calculus I) may be substituted for MATH 1120.

Students preparing for graduate studies are advised to take MATH 1141.

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Department of Marketing

Chairperson: Professor Swayne; Professors: C. Amato, Stevenson; Professor Emeritus: Weekly; Associate Professors: Bodkin, Gourdin, Shao; Assistant Professors: Martin, Perry

The Department of Marketing offers a curriculum suitable for students who are (1) planning to operate their own businesses and are seeking a solid business foundation, (2) preparing for positions in large organizations where specialized skills are required, and (3) seeking a strong background at the undergraduate level prior to undertaking graduate work.

The study of marketing provides students with an opportunity to prepare for careers in marketing management, sales, advertising, marketing research, retailing, logistics and transportation, and international marketing.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Students majoring in Marketing receive a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree with a major in Marketing.. The BSBA degree requires a minimum of 120 semester hours, including 42 hours of core courses within the Belk College of Business Administration, 18 elective hours in the marketing major, nine hours of mathematics and statistics, and completion of the University general education requirements. In addition to the nine hours of mathematics and statistics, at least 42 hours of coursework must be taken outside the Belk College of Business Administration.

MARKETING MAJOR

In addition to College core and mathematics and statistics requirements (51 hours) students majoring in Marketing must complete an additional 18 hours from the following courses: MKTG 3210 (Marketing Research and Analysis), MKTG 3211 (Advertising Management), MKTG 3212 (Retailing Management), MKTG 3213 (Professional Selling and Sales Management), MKTG 3215 (Global Marketing), MKTG 3216 (Consumer Behavior), MKTG 3217 (Logistics and Transportation), MKTG 3219 (Marketing Strategy), and MKTG 3800 (Directed Study). A student must have a GPA of at least 2.0 in the above 69 hours with no more than one D left standing. No course may be repeated more than twice. Consult the Department of Marketing for a suggested schedule to complete the BSBA degree with a major in Marketing.

Cooperative Education Program. Marketing 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 Administration. 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 Adviser. 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 9 credit hours.

MARKETING MINOR

Students who have a GPA of 2.0 or better, junior standing, and are not majoring in a program in the Belk College of Business Administration may elect a minor in Marketing. A minor in Marketing requires 21 hours to include ACCT 2121, ECON 1202, MKTG 3110 and any four of the following courses: MKTG 3210, 3211, 3212, 3213, 3215, 3216, 3217, 3219. A GPA of at least 2.0 is required in the 21 hours.

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