Department of Business Administration 107 Chair Faculty Adjunct Faculty Victor Kane, PhD Yueyun (Bill) Chen, PhD Chi Sheh, PhD Meskerem Tadesse, MBA Peng Chan, PhD Jim Chen, MBA, CPA Fredrick Ho, MBA, CPA Murray Johanssen, MBA Wuu-Long Lin, PhD Stephen O Sullivan, MBA John Robbins, MBA Mohsen Sahebjame, MBA Farhana Siddiqi, PhD Anne Turner, DBA Stephen Wu, MS Jun Yan, PhD
Introduction University of the West s business administration programs are designed to allow students to become professionals with solid technical knowledge and skills in their field and a high moral spirit of responsibility. The curricula of the programs are guided by the university s mission, institutional learning outcomes, and four principles: excellence, self-cultivation, social responsibility, and skill development. The Department of Business Administration offers the following programs: Degree Programs Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Business Administration with four concentrations: Accounting Computer Information Systems International Business Marketing Master of Business Administration (MBA) with four concentrations: Computer Information Systems Finance International Business Nonprofit Organization Management Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) Certificate Programs Undergraduate Certificate in Business Administration Graduate Certificate in Business and Management Post Master of Business Administration Certificate (Post MBA) Philosophy & Objectives The Business Administration department is guided by the UWest mission, with Buddhist wisdom and values and the integration of Western and Eastern cultures serving as the foundation of the programs. The objectives of the Business programs are two-fold: 1) to provide students with both knowledge and practical skills in the field of business administration, thereby enabling them to transform theory into practice; and to transform students into global citizens who demonstrate knowledge, responsible action, and compassionate service. Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration Introduction UWest offers a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration with concentrations in Accounting, Computer Information Systems, International Business, and Marketing. This program educates students using a cross-functional, cross-cultural perspective to equip them with the intellectual tools they need to assume responsible positions in organizations and to develop them into wellrounded professionals and managers with a capacity for lifelong learning. Specifically, the program is designed to ensure that students develop an integrated body of knowledge in the business and management of modern organizations; a set of essential business and management skills including interpersonal leadership, communication, and teamwork skills; a broad capacity for learning, critical thinking, and problem solving; a deep appreciation for the role of culture in managing organizations and dealing with institutional constituents, including customers, employees, and suppliers; an effective business and management style that incorporates ethical values, social responsibilities, and personal beliefs; and a global view of personal fulfillment and organizational achievement in the context of societal and cultural values. Students who attend full-time may earn their bachelor s degree in four years. Students attending part-time may expect a longer time to graduate. 108 Department of Business Administration University of the West 2014-2015
Program Learning Outcomes Wisdom & Skillful Means Students are thoroughly prepared for academic and professional success. Knowledge Praxis Ethics Critical Thinking Communication Students summarize and explain business operations and management. Students summarize and explain business related legal issues. Students demonstrate skills in quantitative analysis. Students apply information technology skills to the academic study of business administration. Students use the technical skills required in their field, such as accounting, marketing, computer information systems, or international business. Students integrate ethical values, social responsibilities, and personal beliefs to form effective business and management styles. Students maintain their academic integrity. Students apply business theories and practices to identify, analyze, and solve problems. Students identify and question underlying assumptions and ideologies that shape the academic study of business administration. Students clearly articulate their study of business administration in speech and writing. Self-Awareness Students are prepared to engage in an ongoing process of self-understanding that enables them to lead happy, purposeful lives characterized by healthy relationships to self and others. Character Expression Relationship Students relate issues of effective business administration to their own self-exploration and character development. Students demonstrate effective leadership skills. Students apply their knowledge of business administration and management to explore and express ideas about themselves. Students demonstrate effective teamwork skills. Liberation Students recognize the diversity and dignity of all human beings and understand their own role in the pursuit of social justice. Pluralism Environmental Justice Liberation from Suffering Students explain the impact of modern pluralism on business practices. Students explain the global context in which business and management practices take place. Students describe environmental issues and relate them to effective and sustainable business and management practices. Students relate issues in business administration and management to social, economic, and environmental issues. Interdependence Students possess a holistic understanding of global interdependence in order to cultivate compassionate thought, speech, and action in service to themselves, others, and the environment. Service Interconnectedness Students recognize the importance of a service-oriented approach to people, business, and society and are willing to serve others. Students demonstrate compassionate sensitivity toward themselves and others. University of the West 2014-2015 Department of Business Administration 109
Requirements Area Required General Education 51 Lower-division Core 12 Upper-division Core 6 Concentration 15 Concentration Elective Capstone Total 120 Optional Practicum Optional Minor 15 Program Requirements General Education Requirement (51 units): All undergraduates must complete 51 units of general education, including 9 units at the upper-division level, as described in the General Education section of this catalog. This requirement is an integral part of UWest s mission of producing a well-informed, balanced, versatile, intellectually capable, socially sensitive, and ethically committed person in all fields of study. Lower-Division Core s (12 units): All students complete four lower-division core courses, providing foundational theories, concepts, perspectives, principles, methods, and procedures of critical thinking and theoretical application. These courses prepare students for more advanced concepts in upper-division courses. s Prerequisite(s) BUS 200 Legal Environment of Business None BUS 201 Principles of Microeconomics None BUS 202 Principles of Macroeconomics None BUS 210 Introduction to Financial Accounting None Total 12 110 Department of Business Administration University of the West 2014-2015
Upper-Division Core s (6 units): Building on the foundation of knowledge and skills provided in the lower-division core curriculum, all students complete 12 upper-division core courses to broaden the foundation with additional fields of study while deepening knowledge and skills in subjects previously studied. Prerequisite(s) BUS 01 Managerial Economics BUS 201, BUS 0 BUS 02 Entrepreneurship None BUS 0 Quantitative Analysis: Probability & Statistics None BUS 04 Quantitative Analysis: Management Science BUS 0 or approval BUS 06 Business Communications None BUS 07 Introduction to Managerial Accounting BUS 210 BUS 08 Principles of Management None BUS 20 Organization & Management BUS 08 or approval BUS 0 Marketing None BUS 40 Management Information Systems None BUS 415 Financial Management BUS 210, BUS 07, or approval BUS 470 Business Philosophy & Ethics 75 credits or approval Total 6 Concentration (15 units): Students complete five upper-division courses (15 units) in their declared concentration. Accounting BUS 10 Intermediate Accounting BUS 11 Intermediate Accounting II BUS 12 Auditing BUS 1 Cost Accounting BUS 410 Advanced Accounting BUS 416 Investment Management BUS 417 Federal Tax Law BUS 440 Accounting Information Systems Marketing BUS 1 Consumer Behavior BUS 45 Internet Marketing BUS 420 Marketing Management BUS 4 International Marketing BUS 44 Marketing Research BUS 45 Case Studies in Marketing BUS 46 Advertising BUS 49 Marketing in New Business Computer Information Systems BUS 241 Web Design & Development for Small Business BUS 41 Business Programming I BUS 42 Business Programming II BUS 44 Data Structure & Database Management BUS 444 Systems Analysis, Design, & Implementation BUS 445 Data Communications & Networking BUS 446 Computer Security, Controls & Ethics BUS 447 E-Commerce BUS 448 Decision Support Systems International Business BUS 51 International Business BUS 4 International Marketing BUS 452 Exporting & Importing BUS 45 International Finance BUS 454 International Business Law BUS 455 Seminar on Doing Business in the US BUS 456 Seminar on Doing Business in Asia University of the West 2014-2015 Department of Business Administration 111
Elective ( units): Students select one business course ( units) from any concentration. Capstone: All students complete the -unit capstone course BUS 480 Strategic Management. This course is usually completed in the student s final term. Practicum: Students who lack practical business experience may be required to take BUS 497 Business Practicum (1- units). Students register for this class when they are enrolled in one or more courses in marketing, management, accounting, international business, finance, and computer information systems. The credit assigned for this course will be determined by the department chair. Students may complete two semesters in practicum for a maximum total of units. earned are not degree applicable. Graduation Requirements Students must complete 120 units (incuding 51 GE units), as designated above with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher. To satisfy the university s residency requirement, undergraduates must complete at least 0 units, including 24 upper division units, at UWest. Once enrolled, students are expected to complete all remaining business curriculum at UWest. Exceptions for cause must be approved in advance by the department chair. Optional Minors: A student with a major in Business Administration at UWest may earn a minor in Finance or Management by completing an additional five courses (15 units) in the selected subject. Completion of a minor is not required for graduation but may enhance career opportunities. Before declaring a minor, a student must complete a minimum of 45 units of business curriculum and be entering the third or fourth year of study. The department chair s approval is required. Completing a minor will extend the time needed to graduate. No more than 6 units of transfer credit may be aplied toward minor requirements. Total transfer credit applied to degree requirements, including credits applied to the minor, may not exceed 90 units. Finance BUS 416 Investment Management BUS 426 Risk Management & Insurance BUS 45 International Finance BUS 442 Technical & Fundamental Analysis of Financial Securities BUS 46 Financial Security Trading & Analysis BUS 464 Financial Institutions & Markets BUS 465 Financial Derivatives Management BUS 1 Consumer Behavior BUS 416 Investment Management BUS 420 Marketing Management BUS 425 Chinese Management Philosophy BUS 426 Risk Management & Insurance BUS 427 Human Resources Management BUS 429 International Management 112 Department of Business Administration University of the West 2014-2015
Master of Business Administration Executive Master of Business Administration Introduction The MBA and EMBA programs provide in-depth technical education in specialized fields, and address issues of management in different cultural contexts and ethical aspects of decision-making. These programs prepare graduates for leadership positions in for-profit and nonprofit organizations. The two-year MBA program and one-year EMBA program pay particular attention to cultural diversity within an organization as well as worldwide cultural differences, teaching students how to effectively and responsibly manage such differences. Students are educated in a friendly and caring learning community with small, interactive classes. Students acquire knowledge and skills while developing attitudes and values appropriate for leading and serving in a global society. The programs build on the university s strengths in cross-cultural studies and community service based on Buddhist values of excellence, self-cultivation, and responsibility. The curriculum emphasizes Cultural differences as reflected in management or problem-solving styles Hands-on experience correlated to theoretical knowledge Business ethics including cause-effect analysis and responsibility toward self and society Concentrations are offered in Computer Information Systems, Finance, International Business, and Nonprofit Organization Management. Students must complete an internship or field study in their declared concentration. The MBA program is designed for completion in two years for full-time students although students who study during summer sessions may graduate earlier. The EMBA program educates middle- and upper-level managers from a cross-functional and cross-cultural perspective and develops them into well-rounded managers with strategic thinking skills. The program is designed for completion in three semesters of full-time study. Students admitted to the EMBA or MBA program with an undergraduate degree in a field other than business may be required to complete program-specific prerequisite coursework to ensure that they have a solid academic foundation for success in graduate coursework. University of the West 2014-2015 Department of Business Administration 11
Program Learning Outcomes Wisdom & Skillful Means Students are thoroughly prepared for academic and professional success. Knowledge Praxis Ethics Critical Thinking Communication Students summarize and explain business functions and practices. Students explain business and management theories and compare and contrast them to Buddhist wisdom and values. Students demonstrate skills in quantitative analysis. Students use the technical skills required in their field, such as finance, computer information systems, international business or nonprofit management. Students apply Information technology skills to the academic study of Business Administration. Students integrate ethical values, social responsibilities, and personal beliefs to form effective business and management styles. Students maintain their academic integrity. Students apply business theories and practices to locate, analyze, and solve problems. Students identify and question underlying assumptions and ideologies that shape the academic study of business administration. Students clearly articulate their study of business administration in speech and writing. Self-Awareness Students are prepared to engage in an ongoing process of self-understanding that enables them to lead happy, purposeful lives characterized by healthy relationships to self and others. Character Expression Relationship Students relate issues of effective business administration to their own self-exploration and character development. Students demonstrate effective leadership skills. Students apply their knowledge of business administration and management to explore and express ideas about themselves. Students demonstrate effective teamwork skills. Liberation Students recognize the diversity and dignity of all human beings and understand their own role in the pursuit of social justice. Pluralism Environmental Justice Liberation from Suffering Students explain the impact of modern pluralism on business practices. Students explain the global context in which business and management practices take place. Students describe environmental issues and relate them to effective and sustainable business and management practices. Students relate issues in business administration and management to social, economic, and environmental issues. Interdependence Students possess a holistic understanding of global interdependence in order to cultivate compassionate thought, speech, and action in service to themselves, others, and the environment. Service Culture Students recognize the importance of service-oriented approaches to people, business, and society; and are willing to serve others. Students demonstrate compassionate sensitivity toward themselves and others. 114 Department of Business Administration University of the West 2014-2015
MBA Program Requirements Requirements Required Core s 21 Concentration 9 Electives 6 Capstone Internship or Field Study 1 Total 40 If Required, Prerequisites 0 to 15 Practicum 1 to Prerequisites (0 to 15 units): Students with an undergraduate degree in a field other than business may be required to complete up to 15 units of prerequisite coursework in addition to the 40 units required for graduation. Program prerequisites create a foundation for the study of business at the graduate level. Program prerequisites are not applicable to graduation. BUS 200 Legal Environment of Business BUS 210 Introduction to Financial Accounting BUS 0 Quantitative Analysis: Probability & Statistics BUS 06 Business Communications BUS 201 Microeconomics or BUS 202 Macroeconomics Core s (21 units): Students complete seven core courses to develop analytical and problem-solving skills for application in areas closely related to business. MBA 507 Managerial Economics MBA 51 Managerial Accounting MBA 515 Corporate Finance MBA 50 Marketing MBA 540 Management Information Systems MBA 588 Business Philosophy & Ethics MBA 504 Principles of Management or MBA 520 Organization & Management University of the West 2014-2015 Department of Business Administration 115
Concentration s (9 units): Students complete three courses in their declared concentration. Computer Information Systems Concentration MBA 571 Systems Design, Analysis, & Implementation MBA 572 Data Structure & Database Management MBA 57 Decision Support Systems MBA 575 Data Communications & Networking MBA 578 Computer Security, Controls, & Ethics MBA 581 Electronic Business Finance Concentration MBA 516 International Finance MBA 517 Investment & Portfolio Management MBA 518 Cost Analysis & Budgeting MBA 547 Technical & Fundamental Analysis of Financial Securities MBA 548 Financial Security Trade & Analysis MBA 58 Financial Institutions & Markets MBA 584 Financial Derivatives International Business Concentration MBA 516 International Finance MBA 5 International Marketing MBA 550 International Business MBA 551 Importing & Exporting MBA 552 International Business Law MBA 556 Global Economy MBA 557 Social Entrepreneurship MBA 558 Seminar on Doing Business in Asia MBA 559 Seminar on Doing Business in the US MBA 587 Seminar on Business Negotiations MBA 589 Seminar on Entrepreneurship Nonprofit Organization Management Concentration MBA 527 Human Resources Management MBA 529 Seminar on Leadership MBA 51 Services Marketing MBA 557 Social Entrepreneurship MBA 560 Managing Nonprofit Organizations MBA 562 Financial Development for Nonprofit Organizations MBA/REL 582 Humanistic Buddhism & Management 116 Department of Business Administration University of the West 2014-2015
Electives (6 units): Students complete two elective courses (6 units) and may select from core courses, elective courses listed within their concentration, from another concentration, or from Religious Studies. Computer Information Systems Electives MBA 502 Business Programming MBA 527 Human Resources Management MBA 529 Seminar on Leadership MBA 54 Consumer Behavior MBA 577 Multimedia Finance Electives MBA 527 Human Resources Management MBA 54 Consumer Behavior MBA 567 Special Topic on Federal Taxation MBA 568 Special Topic on International Accounting MBA 596 Special Topic on Income Tax International Business Electives MBA 527 Human Resources Management MBA 54 Consumer Behavior MBA 558 Seminar on Doing Business in Asia MBA 567 Special Topic on Federal Taxation MBA 568 Special Topic on International Accounting MBA 596 Special Topic on Income Tax Nonprofit Organization Management Electives MBA 54 Consumer Behavior MBA 556 Global Economy MBA 567 Special Topic on Federal Taxation MBA 596 Special Topic on Income Tax Internship or Field Studies (1 unit): All students complete a one-unit internship or field study in their area of concentration. Students will meet with the department chair to determine which is appropriate based on experience and education. Internships and field studies must be approved by the chair before the internship or field study begins. s Prerequisite(s) MBA 590 Internship All core courses or approval 1 MBA 59 Field Studies All core courses or approval 1 Practicum: Students who lack updated or practical business or management experience may be required to complete MBA 597 Management Practicum (1- units) prior to completing an internship. Students will register for this class when they are enrolled in one or more of the following areas: marketing, management, nonprofit organizations, accounting, international business, finance, and computer information systems. This course may be taken twice. are not applicable to graduation. Capstone ( units): All students complete MBA 580 Strategic Management. This course is usually taken in the student s final semester. Graduation Requirements Students must complete 40 units as designated above with a cumulative GPA of.0 or higher. No more than 6 units may be fulfilled through the transfer of credit from another institution. With department chair approval, students may be allowed to substitute up to 6 units of upper division (400 level) undergraduate coursework taken at UWest for equivalent MBA courses. Program prerequisites and practicum are not applicable to graduation. University of the West 2014-2015 Department of Business Administration 117
EMBA Program Requirements Area Required Core s/field Study 22 Concentration s 6 Elective Capstone Total 4 Prerequisites As Needed Discretionary Admits (no BA) 0 to 15 Admits with a BA 0 to 9 Prerequisites: Program prerequisites create a foundation for the study of business at the graduate level. Based upon their prior education, students may be required to complete up to 15 units of prerequisite coursework. Program prerequisites are not applicable to graduation. Students admitted with a BA in a field other than business may be required to take up to 9 units of prerequisites. Discretionary admits (those students admitted to the EMBA program without a BA degree but with four or more years at a baccalaureate level outside the US and with three or more years of managerial experience, as per admissions guidelines) may be required to complete up to 15 units of foundational prerequsite coursework. Prerequisite(s) BUS 200 Legal Environment of Business None BUS 201 Microeconomics None OR BUS 202 Macroeconomics BUS 210 Financial Accounting None BUS 0 Quantitative Analysis: Probability & Statistics None BUS 06 Business Communications None Core s (21 units): All students complete the seven core courses on the following list. MBA 504 Principles of Management or MBA 520 Organization & Management MBA 507 Managerial Economics MBA 51 Managerial Accounting MBA 515 Corporate Finance MBA 50 Marketing MBA 540 Management Information Systems MBA 588 Business Philosophy & Ethics 118 Department of Business Administration University of the West 2014-2015
Concentration (6 units): Students select two concentration courses (6 units) from a selected MBA concentration. See MBA course requirements in the preceding section. Elective ( units): Students select one course ( units) from a selected MBA concentration core or elective list or from Religious Studies. See MBA course requirements in the preceding section. Internship or Field Study (1 unit): All students complete a one-unit field study or internship. Students will meet with the department chair to determine which is appropriate based on experience and education. Internships and field studies must be approved by the chair before the internship or field study begins. Capstone: All students complete MBA 580 Strategic Management. This course is usually taken in the student s final semester. Graduation Requirements Students must complete 4 units as designated above with a cumulative GPA of.0 or higher. No more than 6 units may be fulfilled through the transfer of credit from another institution. With department chair approval, students may be allowed to substitute up to 6 units of upper division (400 level) undergraduate coursework taken at UWest for equivalent MBA courses. Program prerequisites are not applicable to graduation. University of the West 2014-2015 Department of Business Administration 119
Graduate-Level Certificate Programs in Business Administration Graduate-level certificate programs are designed to help participants further their education and advance their careers. The programs enable those who have already earned a bachelor s degree in business administration or another major (but not an MBA or other similar graduate degree) to earn a certificate in one of UWest s professional tracks by completing a set of six targeted courses (18 units) at UWest. Participants acquire in-depth knowledge, practical skills, and first-hand experience in the selected area of study. The Accounting Certificate is described below. The Business Department will work with individuals and businesses to design concentrations to fit specific needs. While the courses differ, the basic outline of all concentrations follows the accounting model. Requirements Area Required Program Prerequisites (if needed) 0 to 6 Concentration s 18 Prerequisites (0 to 6 units): Students may be required to complete two pertinent prerequisite courses (6 units) if they did not complete equivalent courses during their undergraduate education. BUS 210 Introduction to Financial Accounting BUS 211 Introduction to Managerial Accounting BUS 10 Intermediate Accounting I BUS 11 Intermediate Accounting II BUS 440 Accounting Information Systems Accounting Certificate (18 units): This program prepares students for a career in accounting or a related field and is specifically designed to help students meet the education requirement for CPA exam eligibility. Students must complete six courses (18 units) from the list below with a cumulative GPA of.0 or above. With department chair approval, students may be allowed to substitute up to 6 units of upper division (400 level) undergraduate coursework taken at UWest for equivalent MBA courses. Program prerequisite courses may not be applied to this requirement. Accounting Certificate Curriculum Prerequisite(s) MBA 511 Nonprofit Accounting MBA 512 or MBA 51 MBA 514 Advanced Managerial Accounting MBA 51 MBA 518 Cost Analysis & Budgeting MBA 512 or MBA 51 MBA 564 Advanced Auditing BUS 10, BUS 11, or approval MBA 565 Advanced Accounting Theory BUS 10, BUS 11, or approval MBA 566 Financial Reporting & Disclosure BUS 10, BUS 11, or approval MBA 567 Special Topic on Federal Taxation BUS 10, BUS 11, or approval MBA 568 Special Topic on International Accounting BUS 210 or approval MBA 569 Controllership BUS 10, BUS 11, or approval 120 Department of Business Administration University of the West 2014-2015
Post Master of Business Administration Certificate Programs Post-MBA certificate programs, offered jointly by the Department of Business Administration and Department of Continuing Education, are designed to help participants further their education and advance their careers. The programs enable those who have already earned a master s degree in business administration or a similar advanced degree to earn a certificate in one of UWest s eleven professional tracks by completing a set of six targeted courses (18 units). Participants acquire in-depth knowledge, practical skills, and first-hand experience in the selected area of study. Post MBA certificates are offered in the areas of General Management Nonprofit Organization Management Executive Management Human Resources Management International Business Accounting Finance Marketing Computer Information Systems Small Business and Entrepreneurship Quantitative Analysis Methods Completion Requirements Students must complete at least 18 units in a series of courses approved by the department chair. A minimum GPA of.0 is required to graduate. Students may not apply courses taken during previous enrollments. With department chair approval, students may be allowed to substitute up to 6 units of upper division (400 level) undergraduate coursework taken at UWest for equivalent MBA courses. University of the West 2014-2015 Department of Business Administration 121
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