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THE BELK COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

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Department of Accounting

Department of Business Information Systems and Operations Management

Department of Economics

Department of Finance and Business Law

Department of Management

Department of Marketing

Dean: Professor Lilly; Associate Dean: Associate Professor Conboy; Assistant Dean: Associate Professor Hogue

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.

· 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, 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

· 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. 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 Social Science emphasis. The Department of Economics also offers a minor in Economics.

Honors Program: The Business 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 advisor 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 Catalog for information about these programs.)

Accreditation. All of the degree programs offered by The Belk College of Business Administration are 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 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.

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 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 the 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.

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.A. 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.

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 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. Honors courses cannot be repeated.

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.

Chairperson: Professor Wiggins; Professors: Godfrey, Schroeder; Professors Emeriti: Turner; Associate Professors: Bhamornsiri, Burton, Cathey, Guinn, Malmgren; Associate Professor Emeritus: Hinson, Williamson; Assistant Professors: Blanthorne, McWhorter, Sevin; Big-Five Endowed Chair in Accounting: Wiggins; Lecturer: Piazza

The mission of the Department of Accounting at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte is to prepare qualified students of diverse backgrounds for careers in professional accounting and business, and to engage in activities that result in meaningful intellectual contributions. The Department also seeks to promote the accounting profession through interaction with the business community.

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.

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.

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.

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; MGMT 3160; ECON 2101 and 2102; FINN 3120; INFO 2130 and 3130; MATH 1120; MGMT 3140 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 54 hours outside The Belk College. At least 50% of the accounting business credit hours required for an Accounting degree must be earned at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. At least 50% of the required accounting courses at the 3000 level or higher must be completed at UNC Charlotte.

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 for credit, 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, MATH 1120, and STAT 1220 with an average GPA of 2.4 or better and 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 2.5 for all academic work; and (5) filed an approved "Program of Study" in the College Office of Student Records. Students may attempt each of the six 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 Administration 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.

The following Accounting courses are limited to students with a major in The Belk College of Business Administration: (1) ACCT 3311, (2) ACCT 3312, (3) ACCT 3330, and (4) ACCT 3340. The following Accounting courses art limited to students with an upper-division major in The Belk College of Business Administration: (1) ACCT 3350, and (2) ACCT 4220. All other Accounting courses at the 3000 level or higher are limited to Accounting majors except ACCT 3200.

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 and 3280; MKTG 3110; OPER 3100; MATH 1100 and 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 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 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: Hogue, Kumar, Robbins, Stylianou; Assistant Professors: Craighead, Park, O’Malley, Smith, Winter; Lecturers: J. Geurin, Otto, Prasad, Setzler.

The Business Information Systems and 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 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.

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 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 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 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 have a minimum grade point average of 2.5 in the seven progression courses listed above.

Students may attempt each of the above seven courses a maximum of two times. In the calculation of the minimum 2.5 GPA for these seven courses, only grades from the most recent attempt will be included.

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.

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 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.

MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS/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.

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.

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 Administration 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.

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.

Residency Requirements: All students must satisfy the College residency requirements.

ENGL 1101¹........................................................................ 3

MATH 1100....................................................................... 3

Science with lab................................................................ 4

ENGL 1102¹........................................................................ 3

MATH 1120^{1 3}.................................................................. 3

LBST 2101.......................................................................... 3

Elective............................................................................... 3

ACCT 2121¹........................................................................ 3

ECON 2101¹........................................................................ 3

STAT 1220¹........................................................................ 3

Writing Intensive.............................................................. 3

LBST 2102.......................................................................... 3

ACCT 2122¹....................................................................... 3

ECON 2102¹....................................................................... 3

INFO 2130¹........................................................................ 3

ITCS 1214........................................................................... 3

Elective............................................................................... 3

FINN 3120.......................................................................... 3

MGMT 3140....................................................................... 3

OPER 3100.......................................................................... 3

MKTG 3110........................................................................ 3

Elective............................................................................... 3

INFO 3130.......................................................................... 3

INFO 3231.......................................................................... 3

INFO 3233.......................................................................... 3

INFO 3229.......................................................................... 3

BLAW 3150....................................................................... 3

INFO 3234.......................................................................... 3

ECON 3125......................................................................... 3

Elective............................................................................... 3

MIS Elective...................................................................... 3

MGMT 3280²..................................................................... 3

Elective............................................................................... 3

ENGL 1101¹........................................................................ 3

MATH 1100....................................................................... 3

Science with lab................................................................ 4

ENGL 1102¹........................................................................ 3

MATH 1120¹,³................................................................... 3

LBST 2101.......................................................................... 3

Elective............................................................................... 3

ACCT 2121¹....................................................................... 3

ECON 2101¹........................................................................ 3

STAT 1220¹........................................................................ 3

Writing Intensive.............................................................. 3

LBST 2102.......................................................................... 3

ACCT 2122¹....................................................................... 3

ECON 2102¹....................................................................... 3

INFO 2130¹......................................................................... 3

Elective............................................................................... 3

OPER 3100.......................................................................... 3

MGMT 3140....................................................................... 3

BLAW 3150....................................................................... 3

Elective............................................................................... 3

OPER 3203.......................................................................... 3

FINN 3120.......................................................................... 3

MKTG 3110........................................................................ 3

OPER Elective.................................................................... 3

INFO 3130.......................................................................... 3

ECON 3125......................................................................... 3

OPER 3201.......................................................................... 3

OPER 3206.......................................................................... 3

Electives............................................................................. 6

MGMT 3280²..................................................................... 3

OPER Electives.................................................................. 6

OPER 3204.......................................................................... 3

Elective............................................................................... 3

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.

Chair: Professor Gandar; Professors: Amato, Connaughton, Davis, Madsen, Schwarz, Zuber; Professor Emeriti: Neel, Wubben; Associate Professors: Lin, Liner, McGregor, Russo, Tseng, Tucker; Associate Professor Emeritus: Rogers; Assistant Professors: Radchenko, Sewell, Troyer; Lecturers: 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.

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 that 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 Science 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.

Progression Requirements. Students seeking admission to the Department of Economics will be classified as Pre-Economics students within the Belk College of Business Administration until they qualify for acceptance into the Economics major. To be accepted as a major in Economics, students must have: (1) attained junior standing; (2) have a GPA of at least 2.5 for all academic work; (3) completed ENGL 1101 and 1102 (or ENGL 1103), 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.

Students may attempt each of the seven core courses (ENGL 1101 and 1102, ECON 2101 and 2102, INFO 2130 MATH 1120, and STAT 1220) a maximum of two times.

ECONOMICS MAJOR

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 then be accepted into another major or "undecided" category to continue enrollment at the University.

In computing the GPA 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. To be eligible to graduate, a student must have achieved a GPA of 2.0 in all academic work, and a GPA of 2.0 in the major.

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 advisors concerning specific courses.

Residency Requirements: All students must meet the College Residency Requirements.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

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

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.S. degree consists of 63 hours specified as follows:

These electives are to be chosen from a list of approved courses in African-American Studies, Anthropology, Geography, 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.

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 eight 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 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.

A minor in Economics requires: 18 semester hours of economics to include ECON 2101, 2102 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 GPA 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. The second and any subsequent grade(s) in a repeated course(s) will be included in all GPA calculations.

ENGL 1101.......................................................................... 3