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E. J. OURSO COLLEGE OF THOMAS D. CLARK, JR., WILLIAM W. WILLIAMS GARRY C. SANGER DAVID T. CRARY ROB HINES KARI L. KENNEDY BARBARA J. DISEDARE
3304 CEBA Building The E. J. Ourso College of Business Administration offers specialized professional training in several areas of business in addition to a program of general business administration. The curricula of the various departments are shown in the chart below. Each curriculum is constructed to ensure that students receive a broad general education and a sound foundation in the basic areas of business knowledge. At the same time, students may obtain limited specialization in a particular area of business. The objective of the college is to provide training in the functional fields of business administration so students will be qualified to hold positions of leadership, trust, and responsibility in business and industry. The E. J. Ourso College of Business Administration is a member school of the American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Its undergraduate programs have been accredited continuously by the AACSB since 1931. MISSION OF THE COLLEGE The statement of mission and objectives below was developed by the E. J. Ourso College of Business Administration's strategic planning committee and was approved by the faculty of the College in the spring of 1993. The mission of the E. J. Ourso College of Business Administration at Louisiana State University and A&M College is to be the provider of premier business, management, and economic education in the state and a leader in the southeastern United States. This mission stems from LSU's position as the state's flagship University. The college is responsible for achieving excellence in the development, dissemination, and application of knowledge about the functioning of public, private, and nonprofit organizations in a global environment. The teaching mission of the college is to produce outstanding graduates by offering comprehensive, state-of-the-art bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and continuing professional education programs in business, economics, and management of public and nonprofit organizations. The college seeks to provide its students with unique opportunities for personal and professional growth based on ethical awareness and an ability to think innovatively. The college is equally committed to its research mission: to conduct and disseminate significant basic and applied research studies in entrepreneurship, organizations, public policy, and the economy. Such research contributes to and transcends the teaching mission of the college by advancing the frontiers of knowledge. The college has a service mission to the University, outside constituencies, and the community of scholars. It seeks to fulfill this mission by contributing to the University's effective functioning, by interacting with business and government to foster the state's and nation's economic development, by serving in professional associations, and by developing and managing rigorous academic journals.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Students in good standing may apply for admission to the E. J. Ourso College of Business Administration after successful completion of 30 semester hours of course work, including the pre-business core (Accounting 2001, Economics 2010, ISDS 1000, and Mathematics 1431) and English 1002. Admission is competitive. Those who have completed the aforementioned course work with at least a 3.00 gpa will automatically be admitted to the College upon receipt of their application. Applicants who have completed this course work with less than a 3.00 gpa will be admitted on a space-available basis, beginning with those students with the highest gpa and proceeding in descending order until the available spaces are filled. The College may also admit students with special circumstances upon a review of their application. Students who are denied admission may reapply for admission in a subsequent semester. College Probation Students in the E. J. Ourso College of Business Administration whose cumulative business gpa drops below a 2.00 will be placed on college probation. Students who do not bring their business gpa back to a 2.00 by the conclusion of the next semester will be declared ineligible to continue in the college. Students declared ineligible to continue in the College will be required to reapply in order to resume their business degree program. Readmission to the College is not guaranteed. Readmission Students who were not registered at LSU for the preceding regular semester must file a formal application for readmission. Readmission to the E. J. Ourso College of Business Administration is not automatic.DEGREE REQUIREMENTS OF THE COLLEGE The degree of Bachelor of Science will be conferred on students who complete one of the approved curricula with a 2.00 or better grade-point average on all work taken and a 2.00 or better grade-point average on all business administration courses. The requirements above apply both to the total course work taken and to LSU course work separately. The last 30 semester hours presented for the degree must be taken in residence in the E. J. Ourso College of Business Administration on the LSU campus. The AACSB Standards for accreditation state that "the school should require that at least 50 percent of the business credit hours required for the business degree be earned at the degree-awarding institution." The AACSB Standards also state that "each undergraduate curriculum should have a general education component that normally comprises at least 50 percent of the student’s four-year program." The student must complete 127-130 semester hours in accordance with the following regulations. Academic Work: 123-119 Semester Hours All 3000/4000 level business courses, except Accounting 3021, are restricted to students who have completed 60 hours of college-level course work. General Education Requirements
Students should refer to their chosen curriculum to determine the specific mathematics requirements. No student may receive more than nine semester hours of credit in mathematics courses numbered below 1550.
ELECTIVES Students may choose any degree credit courses offered by the University consistent with their specific degree requirements. However, no more than six hours may be selected from ROTC, kinesiology activity courses, band, chorus, or music skills courses. Up to six semester hours in ROTC may be used as electives in all business curricula. PASS-FAIL OPTION The pass-fail grading option is limited by the college to courses that are electives in a student's specific degree program. CORRESPONDENCE AND EXTENSION CREDIT Students must have the permission of the dean of the college prior to scheduling correspondence or extension course work. Students who are taking classroom courses at the University cannot take courses through correspondence study. Students not enrolled in classroom courses during a given semester can be approved for courses by correspondence through the dean of the E. J. Ourso College of Business Administration (3304 CEBA) and may enroll at the Division of Continuing Education (E106 Pleasant Hall; 388-3171). Enrollment in correspondence courses must be completed by the final date for adding courses for any semester, including summer term. The deadline for completion of all correspondence course work is the last day of final examinations for the semester during which the student is enrolled. As a maximum of three lessons per week can be submitted in a course, the time required to submit all of the lessons in a three-credit correspondence course is at least six weeks. Students who have not completed all of the requirements by the deadline will have their enrollment automatically terminated. Correspondence study is restricted to elective courses. No more than 12 semester hours of correspondence and extension credit may be applied toward the degree requirements of the college. A student must complete all correspondence study before registering to receive a degree and no degree may be awarded during a semester in which a student is enrolled in correspondence study. DIRECTED STUDY COURSES If an independent study course is taken within the college, a written description of the project to be undertaken in the course must be submitted to the department chair and dean for approval, prior to registration in the course. STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY Students in this college bear final responsibility for selection of their academic programs and adherence to all published regulations and requirements of the college and the University. Each student must see a counselor for a final degree checkout during the semester prior to the semester in which the degree is to be awarded. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Students who complete degree requirements during intersession should plan to graduate in August and must inform the dean's office of this intention. Such students should see a counselor and register in the summer for "degree only." Students who have completed courses at another college or university must have an official transcript covering this work on file in the Office of the University Registrar before registering for the degree. BETA GAMMA SIGMA Membership in Beta Gamma Sigma is one of the highest forms of recognition at the national level that a student can receive in an undergraduate or master's program in business or management. To be eligible for membership, a student must rank in the upper seven percent of the junior class, upper 10 percent of the graduating senior class, or upper 20 percent of the graduating master's class. Members are elected to membership and publicly recognized during the fall and/or spring term. Beta Gamma Sigma has three purposes: to encourage and reward scholarship, to promote advancement of education in business and to foster integrity in the conduct of business operations. PHI KAPPA PHI Phi Kappa Phi, a national scholastic honor society founded in 1897, now contains 282 chapters nationwide. It is one of the most prestigious scholastic honor societies in the U.S. The LSU chapter was founded in 1930 as the 43rd chapter in the nation. At the present time, the national office is located on this campus in the French House. The primary objectives of Phi Kappa Phi are to promote the pursuit of excellence in higher education and to recognize outstanding achievement by students and faculty through election to membership and through various awards and fellowships. Phi Kappa Phi is unique because it recognizes superior scholarship in all academic fields, rather than restricting membership to a limited field. Juniors in the top five percent and seniors and graduate students in the top ten percent of their classes may be invited to become members of Phi Kappa Phi. New LSU Phi Kappa Phi members are initiated and honored in the spring semester each year and wear identifying ribbons on their academic gowns at commencement exercises. REQUIREMENTS FOR A SECOND BACHELOR'S DEGREE To receive a second bachelor's degree from this college, students must:
NONMATRICULATED STATUS To be admitted to the college on a nonmatriculated basis, students must have earned a bachelor's degree and must meet the same admission requirements stated for students seeking the bachelor's degree. Credit earned after being admitted to the college may be applied toward a second bachelor's degree in accordance with the requirements for the second degree. COOPERATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM Please see "Career Services Center" in the section of this catalog titled, "Student - University Services." GRADUATE PROGRAMS Master's and doctoral degrees are offered through the Graduate School by the various departments within the college. In addition, the following specialized master's degrees are offered. For information about these degrees consult the Graduate Bulletin. James C. and Cherie H. Flores Master of Business Administration Program The combination of a general or a technical undergraduate education with a graduate-level Master of Business Administration degree is a widely recognized avenue to opportunity and success in the business world. To this end, the college offers an M.B.A. program for students who aspire to management careers in business and industry. The program is open to those who hold degrees in arts and sciences or specialized fields such as engineering, geology, chemistry, physics, or agriculture, as well as to students with undergraduate degrees in business administration. Master of Public Administration The Departments of Accounting, Economics, Management, Political Science, and Information Systems and Decision Sciences and the Hebert Law Center cooperate in this interdepartmental program. PLACEMENT SERVICE The University maintains a professionally staffed placement service located on the first floor of the CEBA Building. Interviews are conducted throughout the year. The major concern of the placement office is to assist both students and alumni in finding positions consistent with their career objectives. DEPARTMENTS AND CURRICULA Public Management Program Through its comprehensive program of training, services, and research, this program provides state and local governments with the expertise necessary to solve governmental problems. Services range from seminars and in-service training programs to consultation and research on specific problems. The office also develops and publishes manuals on various governmental procedures, such as personnel administration, management, organizational development, and job evaluation and salary. These services are provided statewide by institute staff and university professors. The program has been designated as the sponsoring agency for two training and educational programs authorized by the 1979 Louisiana Legislature. The Comprehensive Public Training Program is designed to increase the skills and knowledge of all state employees and non-elective officials. The Certified Public Manager (CPM) Program is open to persons holding a management position in state government or nominated by their supervisors for promotion to such a position. The CPM curriculum includes 216 instructional hours in management and 60 hours in elective courses. On completion of the program, participants are awarded the designation of Certified Public Manager. GENERAL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION CURRICULUM IN GENERAL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION TOTAL SEM. HRS. - 120-119 *If ROTC is elected, see "Degree Requirements of the College." **Economics - Accounting 2001; select one from Accounting 2101 or 2021. Finance - Accounting 2001, 2021. International Trade and Finance - Accounting 2001; select one from Accounting 2101 or 2021. Management - Accounting 2001, 2101. Marketing - Accounting 2001, 2101. ***To be selected from the offerings of at least four of the following departments: Accounting, Economics, Finance, Management, Marketing, and Information Systems and Decision Sciences. ****Course may be chosen from Speech Communication 2010, 2061, 2064, 4101, and 4114.
Areas of Concentration > Pre-Law First Two Years—follow General Business Administration curriculum. Junior Year—ECON 2035, FIN 3201, 3715, HIST 3071, MGT 3200, MKT 3401, POLI 2051, ISDS 3115; approved electives (5 hrs.). Senior Year—FIN 3826, MGT 3830, 3320 or 4620; business administration electives (15 hrs.) selected from ACCT 3201, FIN 3202, 3351, 3440, and other approved courses; general education humanities (3 hrs); approved business administration electives (6 hrs.). > Business and Public Administration First Two Years—follow General Business Administration curriculum. Junior Year—ACCT 4421, ECON 2035, 4720, 4120 or 4440, FIN 3201, 3715, MGT 3200, MKT 3401, POLI 2051, ISDS 3115, approved electives (3 hrs.). Senior Year—ECON 4120 or 4440, MGT 3830, POLI 4010, 4015, electives (3 hrs.) selected from POLI 4020, 4022, 4041, 4043; general education humanities course (3 hrs.), approved electives (5 hrs.), approved business administration electives (6 hrs.). DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING ARTHUR ANDERSEN DISTINGUISHED PROFESSOR - B. Apostolou Students are required to earn at least a grade of "C" in each accounting course taken. For an accounting course to qualify as a prerequisite for another accounting course, it is necessary that a grade of "C" or better be earned in the prerequisite course. Candidates for the Certified Public Accountant's examination (CPA) in Louisiana must have at least 150 hours of college credit. LSU accounting graduates meet the course work requirements of the Louisiana State Board of Certified Public Accountants. Other states may have different requirements. CURRICULUM IN ACCOUNTING TOTAL SEM. HRS. - 120
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS JOHN RHEA ALUMNI PROFESSOR - Richardson CURRICULUM IN ECONOMICS TOTAL SEM. HRS. - 120-119 For the first two years, see the General Business Administration curriculum. If postgraduate study in economics is anticipated, it is strongly recommended that the calculus sequence, MATH 1550-1552 and 2085, be taken.
CURRICULUM IN INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND FINANCE TOTAL SEM. HRS. - 120-119 For the first two years, see the General Business Administration curriculum. If postgraduate study in economics is anticipated, it is strongly recommended that the calculus sequence, MATH 1550-52 and 2085, be taken.
DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE LLOYD F. COLLETTE CHAIR - Lin CURRICULUM IN FINANCE TOTAL SEM. HRS. - 120-119 For the first two years, see the General Business Administration curriculum.
All students majoring in finance should select an area of concentration. Areas of Concentration > Financial Management Required (9 hrs)—FIN 3717, 4830, 4850. > Financial Services Required (9 hrs)—FIN 3632, 3636, 4830. > Investments Required (9 hrs)—FIN 3636, 4828, 4850. > Real Estate Required (9 hrs.)—FIN 3351, 3352, 3353. > Risk Management and Insurance Required (9 hrs)—FIN 3440, 3460, 4850. The six hours of approved area electives should be chosen from finance, accounting, or economics courses numbered 3000 or above (except ECON 4010), and consistent with their career objectives. Students interested in supplementing their finance major with internal auditing should select ACCT 3233 as their accounting elective and ACCT 4234 as one of their approved electives. Students interested in supplementing their finance major with information systems should select ACCT 4321 as their accounting elective and ISDS 3100 plus either ISDS 3110 or 4120 as their two approved area electives.
DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND DECISION SCIENCES OURSO FAMILY DISTINGUISHED PROFESSOR AND DIRECTOR OF CENTER FOR VIRTUAL
ORGANIZATION AND COMMERCE - Ives The Information Systems and Decision Sciences curriculum deals with the analysis, design, and implementation of business processes and the information technology to support these processes in one organization. CURRICULUM IN INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND DECISION SCIENCES TOTAL SEM. HRS. - 120-119 If ROTC is selected, see "Degree Requirements of the College."
WILLIAM W. AND CATHERINE M. RUCKS DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT BOYD PROFESSOR - Bedeian CURRICULUM IN MANAGEMENT TOTAL SEM. HRS. - 120-119 For the first two years, see the General Business Administration curriculum. An upper division honors program for qualified management majors is available. Interested students should contact the Department of Management for additional information.
Areas of Concentration > Management Required Courses (6 hrs.)—MGT 3211, 4420. Approved Electives (9 hrs.)—A list of approved electives is available from the Department of Management. > Human Resource Management Required Courses (9 hrs.)—MGT 3513; Select two from MGT 4322, 4323, 4523. Approved Electives (6 hrs.)—A list of approved electives is available from the Department of Management. > Entrepreneurship Required Courses (9 hrs.)—MGT 3111, 4113, 4114. Approved Electives (6 hrs.)—A list of approved electives is available from the Department of Management. Minor Program < Music Administration for Students in Management Minor - To graduate with a minor in music administration, in addition to completing the designated courses for an area of concentration in management, human resource management, or entrepreneurship, students must complete the following courses: MUS 1731, 1732, 2053, 2054, 4740, and 3748 or 3771; music electives: select one from MUS 2000, 2731, 4901. This minor is open only to management students. DEPARTMENT OF MARKETING ALVIN C. COPELAND ENDOWED CHAIR IN FRANCHISING - Hair CURRICULUM IN MARKETING TOTAL SEM. HRS. - 120-119 For the first two years, see the General Business Administration curriculum.
Areas of Concentration > Retail Marketing (15 hrs.) Required Courses (6 hrs.)—MKT 3431, 4490. Approved Electives (9 hrs.)—Consult the department for a list of approved electives. It is strongly suggested that electives include MKT 4445 and at least one of the following: MKT 3427 or 4490. > Sales and Service Marketing (15 hrs.) Required Courses (6 hrs.)—MKT 3427, 4423. Approved Electives (9 hrs.)—Consult the department for a list of approved electives. It is strongly suggested that electives include MKT 4445 and at least one of the following: MKT 3427 or 4490. > Business-to-Business Marketing (15 hrs.) Required Courses (6 hrs.)—MKT 3427, 3441. Approved Electives (9 hrs.)—Consult the department for a list of approved electives. It is strongly suggested that electives include MKT 4445 and at least one of the following: MKT 3427 or 4490. > Marketing Research (15 hrs.) Required Courses (6 hrs.)—MKT 4414, 4447. Approved Electives (9 hrs.)—Consult the department for a list of approved electives. It is strongly suggested that electives include MKT 4445 and at least one of the following: MKT 3427 or 4490. PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION INSTITUTE JOHN RHEA ALUMNI PROFESSOR - Richardson The Public Administration Institute provides an interdepartmental administrative framework for the study of public administration, public management, and public policy at LSU. Academic programs, research activities, and public service endeavors are included in the mission of this institute. Academic programs include the Master of Public Administration, as well as related undergraduate programs in the E. J. Ourso College of Business Administration and the College of Arts and Sciences. Research activities include organizing major studies of importance to state and local governments. Public service activities are organized and implemented through the Public Management Program. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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