Karen Markel, Dean
Dwire Hall, room 310
Phone: (719) 255-3113
Fax: (719) 255-3494
www.uccs.edu\business
The College of Business and Administration and the Graduate School of Business Administration were established in 1965. The College serves the needs of the Pikes Peak Region and Southern Colorado by developing professional and responsible managers, for continued education of those already in such positions, and for advancing research in business. It also serves the needs for business education throughout the world with its online education options.
The College works closely with the local business community in the professional development of its students.
Mission
The UCCS College of Business delivers a future-oriented business education to support workforce and economic development for southern Colorado, the state, nation, and world. We prioritize and empower learners at every stage of their educational journey, develop innovative research that contributes to scientific discovery and effective business practice, and serve as a hub for our community in productive discourse, practical learning, and social responsibility.
Vision
We are in the business of building successful futures.TM
Core Values
Learners First:
- Deliver a curriculum for lifelong learning to meet the challenges of a changing business environment.
- Leverage technology to deliver innovative and adaptable educational programs.
- Provide a supportive, challenging, collaborative, and experiential learning environment.
Build Community:
- Serve as a hub connecting students, alumni, local businesses and organizations, and the broader community.
- Engage with traditionally underrepresented groups and prioritize work that advances equity, diversity, and inclusion.
- Cultivate a brand and culture that supports the success of all stakeholders.
Make a Difference:
- Produce high‐quality, impactful research.
- Pursue competitive and collaborative opportunities that further our mission.
- Emphasize principle‐based, ethical decision‐making and societal impact in our programs.
Accreditation
Both the undergraduate and the graduate business degree programs are fully accredited by AACSB International- The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.
Faculty
Dean: Karen Markel. Associate Dean: Tommy Aicher. Professors: Andrew Czaplewski, Rebecca Duray, Jeffery Ferguson, Tracy Gonzalez-Padron, Gary Klein, Brian McAllister, John Milliman, Eric Olson, Morgan Shepherd, Blaise Sonnier, and Donald Warrick. Associate Professors: Tommy Aicher, Dustin Bluhm, Jill Bradley-Geist, Tom Duening, Ying Fan, Carol Finnegan, Monique French, Spencer Harris, Robert Hirschfeld, Martin Key, James Ma, Matthew Metzger, Sameer Prasad, Gurvirender Tejay, James Van Scotter, George Woodward and Yang Xu. Assistant Professors: Ryan Chacon, Wei Hsu, David Kocsis, Matthew Lyle, Jin Peng, Assma Sawani, and Sandeep Suntwal. Senior Instructors: David Leupp, Gordon Stringer, and Sheri Trumpfheller. Instructors: Gregory Augspurger, Magan Calhoun, Robert Cook, Todd Endres, Juan-Maria Gallego, Lauren Hallaron DeSutter, Greg Kuppenheimer, Brad Monson, Kimberly Swetz and Scott Van Ness. Attendant Faculty: Tatiana Bailey. Emeritus Professors: Richard Discenza, Donald Gardner, Lexis Higgins, Charles Hinkle, Robert Keeley, Robert Knapp, Paul Miller, James Rothe, Kirk Wilcox, Robert Zawacki, and Thomas Zwirlein.
Business Academic Advising
Undergraduate Academic Advising
Main Hall, 2nd Floor
1420 Austin Bluffs Parkway
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
(719) 255-3260
1-800-990-UCCS ext 3260
email: advising@uccs.edu
Graduate Academic Advising
Graduate School of Business Administration
Dwire Hall 333
1420 Austin Bluffs Parkway
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
(719) 255-3408, 1-800-990-8227, ext. 3408
Fax: (719) 255-3100
email: gsba@uccs.edu
College of Business Initiatives
Ethical Principles
The College of Business participates in the Daniels Fund Ethics Initiative Collegiate Program that advances principle-based ethics. The Principles provide a framework for personal and organizational decision-making and leadership that College of Business students can utilize both in the classroom and in their future careers.
Daniels Fund Ethics Initiative Principles
Integrity - Act with honesty in all situations
Trust - Build trust in all stakeholder relationships
Accountability - Accept responsibility for all decisions
Transparency - Maintain open and truthful communications
Fairness - Engage in fair competition and create equitable and just relationships
Respect - Honor the rights, freedoms, views, and property of others
Rule of Law - Comply with the spirit and intent of laws and regulations
Viability - Create long-term value for all relevant stakeholders
© 2016 Daniels Fund. All rights reserved.
College of Business Career Development Center
Our mission is to support careers by bridging the gap between students and the business community through professional development, internships, and employment opportunities. The Career Development Center assists business students and alumni in all majors and at all levels (undergraduate and graduate).
The College of Business recognizes the need to produce graduates who are prepared, experienced, knowledgeable, and able to relate the skills they have learned in class to daily business operations. By utilizing the services and events offered through the Career Development Center, students will receive a rich, meaningful introduction to the professional business world.
Services offered through the Career Development Center include resume reviews, mock interviews, networking events, internships for credit, and career development workshops. These events allow you to improve your business skills while connecting with local employers and organizations. Students are also encouraged to schedule an individual appointment to discuss career pathways and to develop an individualized career plan. The Career Development Center also advertises job postings on our online job board and can assist students in navigating other resources for finding internships or employment opportunities.
We welcome your questions and look forward to helping you reach your career goals. Please schedule your appointment via Starfish, by phone at 719-255-3120, or at cobplace@uccs.edu. Our office is located in Dwire Hall, Room 311.
ROAR Program
Purpose:
The purpose of the ROAR program is to prepare undergraduate College of Business students for their transition from college to career. The program focuses on career exploration, career planning, professionalism, networking, and mentorship. The ultimate goal of the ROAR program is for students to seamlessly transition from their academic careers as College of Business students to careers as business professionals.
Goals:
- Provide students with an in-depth understanding of their interests, skills, and values, and how these match to particular jobs and professions.
- Give students hands-on experience on how to write cover letters and resumes, practice effective interviewing techniques, develop effective job-hunting skills, and refine the art of building a professional network.
- Immerse students in experiential learning opportunities to gain real-world experience prior to graduation. This may include internships, service-learning and volunteer opportunities, co-ops, and part-time employment.
- Help students converse, interact, and dress in a professional manner with a focus on professional etiquette.
- Provide rich mentorship opportunities that connect students with industry professionals.
- Provide students with tools to successfully transition from the College of Business to a career as a business professional.
Program Requirements:
The ROAR Program consists of three phases and an internship or similar experience. Students are required to complete the phases in succession along with additional Career Development events as a graduation requirement.
- Phase One: Find Your Roar: BUAD 3100
- Phase Two: Refine Your Roar: BUAD 3200
- Internship or similar experience:
- Acceptable experiences include internships, co-ops, part-time or full-time employment, or volunteer work.
- Students may be able to earn credit for their internships through one of three courses:
- Phase Three: Ready to Roar: BUAD 3300
The Director of Undergraduate Programs in the College of Business may be able to accept equivalent coursework to fulfill these phases.
The College of Business Center for Entrepreneurship
The Center for Entrepreneurship in the College of Business is dedicated to providing leadership in scholarship and education in entrepreneurship for the College and the University. The Center offers a minor in entrepreneurship that is open to every student on the UCCS campus. It also spearheads the Garage@UCCS which is a unique student venture laboratory that provides space, mentoring, support, and other resources to student entrepreneurs. The Center hosts numerous on-campus entrepreneurial events and is the administrative home to the student Entrepreneurship Club.
UCCS Economic Forum
Mission Statement:
The UCCS Economic Forum is the leading source of unbiased and rigorous information for the Pikes Peak region. Data is continuously updated and actively utilized in the community to inform and drive economic development and business decisions.
The UCCS Economic Forum:
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provides the local community with timely and accurate economic data to help inform business and government decision making,
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provides and tracks metrics to help gauge the economic “health” of the region,
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provides tailored analytics for sponsor organizations that focus on community and economic development,
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provides local and state presentations to educate individuals about the business and economic climate in the region,
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participates in numerous city and state economic development initiatives with a special emphasis on workforce development.
The UCCS College of Business Alumni Association
The UCCS College of Business Alumni Association facilitates a valuable, lifelong connection for our alumni to the college.
Our nearly 10,000 members are involved in everything from mentoring current students, advising academic departments and programs, to offering the practitioner’s perspective in the classroom.
With leadership from the Alumni Leadership Team, our graduates stay connected to their alma mater through The Dwire Inquirer monthly e-newsletter, the COB Alumni Facebook Group and LinkedIn page, networking and social opportunities, intellectual offerings, and recognition of our outstanding alumni. The Dean’s Community Advisory Board engages our alumni and other business leaders in charting the direction of the College of Business.
The COB Alumni Association hosts an annual event, the Lifetime Entrepreneurship Award Ceremony, honoring the lifetime achievements of our city’s most outstanding entrepreneurs who are having a positive impact on the city’s business climate.
UCCS College of Business Executive Education
The UCCS College of Business Executive Education program offers non-degree professional development and training seminars. These programs offer professionals and alumni the opportunity to learn broad business concepts and skills in a relatively short timeframe. Programs are facilitated by UCCS professors, giving participants the opportunity to learn current business theory, research, and application within an interactive learning environment. Most of the programs require participants to immediately apply their new knowledge and skills within real-time capstone projects. Drawing on evidence-based strategies and faculty expertise, executive education programs provide unparalleled opportunities for growth and transformation.
The College’s executive education programs are offered through two different channels: Open Enrollment (for individuals) and Custom (for organizations). Open enrollment programs are available for individuals to enhance their career path by gaining business skills and strategies with cross-industry participants. Custom Programs provide organizations the option of private, in-house, customized training for selected groups of employees. Custom Programs are collaboratively designed with an organization to meet specific business priorities and goals.
Colorado Cybersecurity Apprenticeship Program
The Colorado Cybersecurity Apprenticeship Program (C-CAP) provides aspiring cybersecurity professionals with the academic and skills-based knowledge to successfully pursue a career in cybersecurity. Through a series of industry-aligned college courses, boot camps, and on-the-job learning, students will be fully equipped to success in one of the fastest growing sectors in the nation. Concurrently, cybersecurity organizations will benefit from a steady pipeline of highly skilled workforce talent, allowing employers to sufficiently recruit, train, and retain the top cybersecurity professionals.
The current apprenticeship programs are:
- Cybersecurity Analyst Apprenticeship Program
- Cybersecurity Penetration & Vulnerability Tester Apprenticeship Program
More information can be found here: https://business.uccs.edu/c-cap
Cybersecurity Faculty Development (CAEC-FacDev)
The CAEC-FacDev Program’s goal is to deliver a comprehensive, programmatic approach to cybersecurity faculty development. UCCS will serve as the lead for a consortium of 11 prominent educational institutions to provide cybersecurity education and training to over 1500 participants nationwide for faculty roles including existing faculty, professors of practice, doctoral candidates, and transitioning military and civil services personnel. The program will offer certificates in narrow cybersecurity topics, masters and doctoral degrees in cybersecurity and cybersecurity management, boot camps in cybersecurity technology, and courses and pedagogy to fill specific knowledge gaps.
Student Organizations
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Student organizations, which provide opportunities for professional development and for recognition of scholastic achievement of students, are supported by the College of Business. The following are student organizations in the College of Business:
Accounting Honor Society: Honor society for College of Business accounting students. The Accounting Honor Society is an honorary and professional organization for students of accountancy. Its stated purpose includes recognition of outstanding academic achievements in the field of accounting, promotion of the study and practice of accounting, provision of opportunities for self-development and association among members, and encouragement of a sense of ethical, social, and public responsibility. The organization seeks to develop its members’ professionalism through career-oriented, social, and community activities.
Beta Gamma Sigma (BGS): Membership in BGS is an honor, which must be earned through outstanding scholastic achievement. Students are invited to apply for membership. Such membership is one of the highest scholastic honors that a student in a business or management program can attain. To be eligible for Beta Gamma Sigma membership, undergraduate students must rank in the top10 percent of their graduating class and graduate students must rank in the top 20 percent of their graduating class. BGS chapters may be chartered only in those schools of business and management accredited by AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.
Delta Sigma Pi: International fraternity for business students. Delta Sigma Pi is a professional, co-ed fraternity open to all business and economics students, of any standing or emphasis. Through this organization, members will meet others with similar interests, strengthen their networking skills, give back to the community, and prepare for the business world.
Finance Club: The mission of the Finance Club is to provide a resource for current students to successfully pursue careers in finance and finance-related fields. The club seeks to fulfill its role to our members by developing not only technical skills needed in the field, but also to develop our members socially and academically.
Management Club: The Management Club’s goal is to provide further management education beyond what is seen in a traditional classroom setting. We offer opportunities for career and management skill development. Club members and the broader UCCS student community are welcome to our events.
Marketing Club: UCCS AMA - The UCCS American Marketing Association is a growing campus club that is focused on fostering connections on and off campus through AMA and community events, learning relevant skills and job smarts from experienced professionals, and being involved in projects giving students direct experience in marketing. Anyone is welcome to attend events and meetings, and AMA membership is available to those who want to become more active members in this valuable network.
SHRM: Student Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management. SHRM provides its members with educational and informational services, conferences and seminars, government and media representation, and publications that equip human resource professionals for their roles as leaders and decision-makers within their organizations.
Student Center for Public Trust: The Student Center for the Public Trust (StudentCPT) is a national network of college students who demonstrate a commitment to ethical leadership.
Business, BS - Bachelor of Science & BI - Bachelor of Innovation
As future business leaders, our graduates will demonstrate:
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knowledge and application of best practices in core business concepts.
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the ability to analyze and interpret information to reach conclusions and make effective business recommendations.
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principle-based ethics to make socially responsible business decisions.
Business, MBA - Master of Business Administration
Our graduates will demonstrate the ability to:
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Understand and apply core business knowledge.
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Make principle-based ethical decisions.
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Function effectively in a team environment.
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Communicate professionally and effectively.
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Make effective managerial decisions.
Business, MSA - Master of Science in Accounting
Our graduates will demonstrate the ability to:
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Demonstrate technical competencies and professional knowledge in financial accounting, auditing, and taxation.
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Demonstrate critical thinking in accounting contexts.
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Demonstrate the ability to recognize ethical and professional obligations of accountants.
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Demonstrate the ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
Business, EDBA - Executive Doctor of Business Administration (Cyber)
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Develop skills for cybersecurity scholarship and research competency.
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Analyze and communicate issues impacting cybersecurity.
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Demonstrate knowledge of information security research.
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Apply current research to address complex problems of cybersecurity practice.
The college uses several methods to assess these learning outcomes, which may include a required end-of-program assessment in each degree program.
General Academic Policies
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The following academic policies are applicable to all students enrolled in the College of Business and Administration or the Graduate School of Business Administration. All students are responsible for knowing and following the provisions set forth in this Catalog and in the Registration Handbook. Any questions concerning these provisions are to be directed to Academic Advising (undergraduate inquiries) or the Graduate School of Business Administration Advising Office (graduate inquiries). It is the responsibility of the student to know and observe program requirements and deadlines.
In an effort to incorporate new business techniques and paradigms into business programs, as well as to meet the needs of students on a timely basis, the College of Business periodically makes changes to curricula. The academic policies and regulations stated herein are in effect at the time this Catalog is published but may be subject to change; these changes may not be reflected in this Catalog. We therefore encourage students to visit our website. Any questions should be directed to the Academic Advising Offices (undergraduate or graduate).
Academic Dishonesty
The College of Business follows and enforces the student conduct rules and policies that are set forth by the university and are listed in the Student Rights and Responsibilities section of the Academic Catalog.
Students caught engaging in academic dishonestly may receive a zero on the assignment in question, an “F” in the class, or be suspended from the College of Business and/or university.
Academic Policies
Administrative Drop
Through the semester census date, individual faculty, program directors or the dean may initiate the process to drop students who do not have the proper course prerequisites and/or class standing for courses. Students who fail to meet written class attendance policies may be administratively dropped. Students who do not attend the first class without receiving prior permission from the instructor may also be dropped.
Attendance Policy
Campus Courses: It is the expectation of the College of Business and Administration that students will attend all classes. However, classroom attendance policy is left to the discretion of the faculty member. Students are responsible for knowing the attendance policies of individual instructors. Business faculty may drop students who do not attend the first class (students who miss class without prior permission from the faculty). This policy allows the adding of waitlisted students who attend the first class. Students registering after the first class meeting must obtain approval from the instructor prior to enrolling and are responsible for all assignments, notes materials, etc. given during missed instructional time.
Online Courses: All online courses open on the first day of the semester. In some instances, certain instructors may open a course earlier. Starting with the first day of class, students enrolled in online courses are expected to maintain ongoing engagement. Students who fail to make prior arrangements with the Business faculty may be dropped at the end of the first week of class if they do not log into Canvas or if they do not engage with course content, course tools, course instructor and with other students. This policy allows the adding of waitlisted students into the course section. Students registering after the first week of the semester (prior to Census) must obtain approval from the instructor prior to enrolling and are responsible for all assignments, notes materials, etc. given during missed instructional time.
Students enrolled in the online program or online courses are required to meet and follow all College of Business rules and policies including academic misconduct enforcement, student code of conduct, and classroom behavior guidelines. Business online courses are restricted to College of Business students.
Grading Policies
Audit/No Credit
The College will not approve business courses taken as audit or for no credit.
Failed Courses
Although failed courses may be repeated, the earned F will remain on the student’s transcript and will be included in their grade point average. As of fall 2021, undergraduate degree seeking students are eligible to request grade forgiveness for a limited number of courses with grades of C- or below after repeating the same course at UCCS. Refer to Academic Policies, Course Registration, and Student Records - Grade Forgiveness for policy details, process, and procedure.
Grade Appeals
Final grades as reported by faculty are to be considered permanent and final. While it is the sole prerogative of the faculty to award grades, it is also a student’s right to appeal a course grade that they feel was awarded in error or unfairly.
In any appeal, it is understood that the burden of proof justifying a change of grade is upon the student. Each step in the appeal process should be completed in a timely manner. The academic year consists of three semesters, summer, fall and spring. A student should initiate a grade appeal no more than one semester after the initial grade was assigned. For each course, a student may appeal only once. It is the student’s responsibility to produce all materials that have been returned to the class relevant to the determination of the grade. It is the faculty member’s responsibility to produce all materials relevant to the grade which have not been returned to the student. In the event that group project materials were part of the student’s grade, it is the student’s responsibility to produce all those materials that were returned to the group that are relevant to the grade. At all stages of this process, the faculty of record shall be kept informed of the appeal and be provided with copies of all written records. Furthermore, the faculty shall be notified of any proposed grade change.
Step I: The student must first appeal directly to the course instructor. It is expected that most disagreements will be resolved at this level. In extraordinary circumstances (absence or death of the faculty member or in instances involving formal complaints of harassment or discrimination in the award of a grade) this step can be bypassed and the student can move on to Step II.
Step II: If a student cannot resolve the disagreement with the course instructor, then they may appeal to the team lead. In the event that the course instructor is the team lead, the associate dean will act as the team lead. The team lead has the discretion to handle the issue verbally or to ask the student to put the complaint/issue into writing including why the grade was unfair or in error. If the team lead asks for the issue in writing, the time limit will be two weeks for the student to do so. If the appeal is found to be justified, a recommendation will be made to the course faculty member to change the grade.
Step III: The student may appeal the team lead’s finding to the dean’s level of the College of Business. The dean may consult or refer appeal to the graduate or undergraduate team, whichever is appropriate. At the dean’s level, all appeals must be in writing. In cases where formal allegations of harassment or discrimination accompany the appeal, the dean will consult the director of affirmative action. The decision of the dean is final, and the dean has the authority to change the grade.
Incomplete Grades
In special circumstances, a student may be awarded an incomplete grade (I). Incomplete grades (I) are only appropriate for students who have completed a substantial portion of the semester but then become ill, or encounter other documentable extenuating circumstances beyond their control, preventing them from completing their coursework.
Instructors have the sole discretion to award an incomplete grade. The purpose of an incomplete grade is to allow students to make up missing work or exams. To resolve an incomplete grade, the student must meet with their instructor to develop a plan for completion and must submit the specified work by the deadline established. Students may not attend any part of the course a second time in an effort to complete a pending incomplete without re-enrolling. If a student elects to re-enroll before resolving the incomplete, the most recent grade, in addition to the (I), will remain on the student’s permanent academic record. In all cases where an incomplete is not remedied within one calendar year, the (I) grade will automatically convert to an F on the student’s permanent academic record. Students are responsible for ensuring that all incomplete grades are resolved at least four weeks prior to their scheduled graduation date.
Pass/Fail Course Registration
With the exception of BUAD 3010, 3020, 3030, 3100, 3200, 3300, internships numbered 2960, 4960 and 6960, and certain experimental courses, students in the College of Business and Administration may not use courses taken on a pass/fail basis to satisfy required courses. Only open electives may be taken on a pass/fail basis and applied towards the undergraduate degree. No pass/fail courses may be taken and applied toward the Graduate degree program. Pass/fail determination must be made within the first two weeks of the semester and is irreversible.
Independent Study
Junior, senior and graduate business students desiring to explore business topics beyond regular business course coverage may take variable credit independent study courses (1-3 semester hours) under the direction of a full-time member of the faculty who approves the project. The student must also have the prior approval of the dean. Information and request forms are available in the College of Business graduate and undergraduate offices. To receive degree credit for independent study and experimental studies courses in non-business areas, students must obtain the approval of the College of Business and Administration Dean prior to registering for the course. The College of Business and Administration does not grant credit for work experience or cooperative education programs. Tutoring of lower division courses is considered a form of work experience and is not accepted for academic credit. A maximum of 6 hours of pre-approved independent study credit may be applied to the undergraduate or graduate business degrees.
Internships
The College of Business and Administration offers the opportunity for business students, undergraduate and graduate, to obtain internships both for credit and not for credit. Information on business internships is available in the College of Business Career Development Center. A maximum of 6 credit hours of internship may be applied to a undergradaute business degree. A maximum of 3 credit hours of internship may be applied to a graduate business degree.
Listening In
The College of Business participates in the campus-wide Listening In program for lifelong learners age 55 and older. Participants may sit in on regular-session classes on a space-available basis with the permission of the course instructor and academic program director. No academic credit is earned. Participants do not submit assignments, complete exams, or engage in group projects. Online classes are not available for Listening In. Program application and details are on the Online and Academic Outreach website.
Petitions
A business student can request a modification or exception to the academic program requirements or policies that are in place for the College of Business. The process to request a modification or an exception is done via a College of Business Petition Form (available from an academic advisor). The forms must be typed and must be accompanied by documentation to warrant a modification or exception. Once a petition is received by the appropriate advisor, the petition is then reviewed by the appropriate college designee. Once a petition has been reviewed the student will be notified about the status of the petition. Students who wish to submit a subsequent petition may be required to meet with a member of Administration within the College of Business.
Transfer Credit
The College of Business and Administration reserves the right to disallow any credit it determines not to be appropriate. Only credit from regionally accredited institutions will be considered for transfer to the undergraduate degree program, and from AACSB accredited graduate programs to the graduate degrees.
Technology Requirements
The College of Business follows the technical requirements approved by campus found here. Many College of Business courses require the use of a webcam. Additional hardware/software requirements, which may include accessing a VPN, may be required for specific courses and/or faculty. Students should check with their course faculty and the course syllabus during the first week of class to determine specific technology requirements for the specific course.
Bachelor of Innovation™
Bachelor of Science
Certificate
Executive Doctor of Business Administration
Master of Business Administration
Master of Science
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