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College Overview/Policies
Departments and Programs
Majors: Business
Administration; International Business
Minors: Business
Administration (see Department of Technology); Foundations of Business;
International Business
Courses:
BUSAD: Business Administration
INTBA: International Business Administration
All undergraduate programs in the
Miller College of Business are accredited by AACSB International—the
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. The Department of Accounting has earned separate AACSB accreditation.
AACSB requires that students not take more than 30 hours in the Miller College
without formal admission to the college. Therefore, no two minors can be used in
combination to fulfill any degree requirements outside the Miller College of Business (except
economics).
Miller College of Business Majors
The Miller College of Business offers thirteen baccalaureate non-teaching majors,
one baccalaureate teaching major, and two associate in science degrees.
Additionally, an interdepartmental major in mathematical economics is
available.
Requirements for Admission
Students interested in pursuing majors in the Miller College of Business, except
economics,
liberal arts option, will be classified as pre-business students until they:
- demonstrate
proficiency in computer skills by examination or through credit
in ISOM 125, CS 104, or its
equivalent;
- attain junior
standing (63 hours) with a minimum grade-point average of 2.0,
and
- complete the
following courses with a grade-point average of 2.25: ACC 201,
202; ECON 201, 202, 221; ENG 103, 104; ISOM 135; and MATHS 136.
(A minimum grade of C is required in MATHS 136.)
Students may register for 300- and 400-level business
courses only if they have completed the admission courses or if they are currently
enrolled in one final course necessary to complete the courses required for admission,
if they have junior standing, and if they have met the grade-point requirement at the time of enrollment.
Degree Requirements
A bachelor's degree in business is awarded to students who meet these university and
Miller College of Business requirements. Students must:
- complete a minimum of 126 credit hours;
- complete all
University Core Curriculum requirements;
- complete the
specific requirements of the major;
-
complete at least 63 hours from
outside the Miller College of Business (for this purpose,
economics and ISOM 125 are considered outside the Miller College of
Business);
- take 30 of the
last 40 hours at Ball State University. In addition to this
university requirement, students majoring in a program in the
Miller College of Business must earn the last 30 credits of their major in residence; and
- maintain good
academic standing with a minimum grade-point average of 2.0.
Transfer of Credit
Transfers from Other Colleges and Universities
Acceptance of credit from other institutions will be determined by the Office of
Admissions. The applicability of credit toward degree requirements in the
Miller College of
Business will be determined by the college.
Courses in upper division business subjects (300/400-level) may be accepted for specific
equivalency if the course work has been taken in the junior or senior year at a four-year
institution that is accredited by the AACSB. If the institution is not so accredited,
credit in upper division courses accepted for transfer will be applicable only if
syllabi, course text information, contact hours, and prerequisites are
deemed equivalent to Ball State University course requirements. Both
ISOM 249 (Foundations of Business Communication) and MGT 491 (Business
Policy and Strategic Management) must be taken at Ball State.
Any student enrolling at Ball State University to complete a second undergraduate degree
in business will be required to meet both the residence requirement for the university and
for the Miller College of Business.
Business courses taken at two-year institutions will not be applied to upper division
requirements.
Credit by Self-Acquired Competency
The Miller College of Business does not award credit in business courses on the basis of
self-acquired competency. However, the college will give examinations for credit in
specific courses. Consult the appropriate department chairperson for information. The
college will not accept the transfer of credit for business courses from other
institutions if the credit was awarded on the basis of self-acquired competency.
Statute of Limitation
If seven or more years have elapsed since last enrollment, the student will be required to
meet the degree requirements as stated in the current undergraduate catalog.
Business Minors
AACSB requires that students not take more than 30 hours in the Miller College of Business
without formal admission to the college. Therefore, no two minors can be used in
combination to fulfill any degree requirements outside the Miller College of Business (except
economics).
Business Courses 300/400-Level:
Enrollment in business courses numbered 300-499 is limited to
- students who
have fulfilled the Miller College of Business admission
requirements;
- non-business
students who are pursuing a Miller College of Business minor;
- non-business
students who are pursuing a major that may require a specific 300/400-level business course; and
-
non-business students who have met all course prerequisites
for any 300/400-level business course.
Please note that some departments
have determined that their courses will be open ONLY to
business majors or minors.
Prerequisites are vigorously
monitored. Students who enroll in classes for which they do not have
the prerequisite(s) will be dropped from the class.
Note: All economics courses are open to both business majors and
non-majors who meet course prerequisites.
Teacher education students in the college are required to earn a 2.5
grade-point average in each teaching major or area.
Programs:
Students will be guided by the outline
of baccalaureate Degrees, the
University Core
Curriculum, and the
concentration areas listed below.
| MAJOR
IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, 66 hours |
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| PREFIX |
NO |
SHORT TITLE |
CR HRS |
| Miller College of Business
core, 39 hours
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| ACC |
201 |
Prin Acct 1 |
3 |
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202 |
Prin Acct 2 |
3 |
| BL |
260 |
Prin Bus Law |
3 |
| ECON |
201 |
Elem Micro |
3 |
|
202 |
Elem Macro |
3 |
|
221 |
Bus Stats |
3 |
| FIN |
300 |
Bus Fin 1 |
3 |
| ISOM |
135 |
Bus I S |
3 |
|
249 |
Fnds Bus Com |
3 |
|
351 |
Op Mgt |
3 |
| MGT |
300 |
Mgt Beh Org |
3 |
|
491 |
Policy Strat |
3 |
| MKG |
300 |
Prin Market |
3 |
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39 hrs |
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| Finance, 6
hours |
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| FIN |
445 |
Fin Stmt |
3 |
| RMI |
270 |
Prin R M I |
3 |
| Marketing, 6 hours |
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| MKG |
310 |
Consmr Behav |
3 |
| 3 hours from |
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| ECON |
301 |
Intrmd Micro (3) |
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| MKG |
320 |
Advertsg Mgt (3) |
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325 |
Prof Selling (3) |
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345 |
Pro Sup Mgt (3) |
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400 |
Product Mgt (3) |
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410 |
Mkg Channels (3) |
3 |
| Information
Systems and Operations Management, 6 hours from |
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| ISOM |
300 |
Proj Mgt (3) |
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311 |
Int Ent Sys (3) |
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452 |
Inv Mgt (3) |
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453 |
Op Pln (3) |
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454 |
Sply Chn Mgt (3) |
6 |
| Management
and Human Resources, 6 hours from |
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| MGT |
341 |
Intro Entr (3) |
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361 |
Mgt Hman Res (3) |
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363 |
Empl Dev (3) |
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461 |
Compen Admin (3) |
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465 |
Hum Res Pln (3) |
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| BUSAD |
369 |
Internship (3) |
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| ECON |
331 |
Labor Econ (3) |
6 |
| Can only
take 3 hours of BUSAD 369. |
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International, 3 hours from |
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| ECON |
351 |
Internat Eco (3) |
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| FIN |
352 |
Global Fin (3) |
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| INTBA |
265 |
Internat Bus (3) |
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| MGT |
301 |
Intrnatl Mgt (3) |
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| MKG |
470 |
Internationl (3) |
3 |
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66 hrs |
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| It is
possible for a student, in consultation with a faculty advisor, to
design an individual program to meet specific academic
interests. This program will be designated as a business
administration major. |
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| To pursue
this program, students must have sufficient mathematical preparation
to meet the prerequisite for ECON 221. The prerequisite for ECON 221
is a C or better grade in MATHS 136; sophomore standing;
demonstrated proficiency in computer skills. MATHS 136
simultaneously substitutes for the University Core Curriculum math
requirement. Proficiency in computer skills may be demonstrated by
examination, or credit in ISOM 125 or CS 104 or its equivalent. The
prerequisite for ISOM 135 is proficiency test required or ISOM 125. |
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| MAJOR
IN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS, 75 hours |
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| International
Business majors are required to demonstrate proficiency in one
foreign language normally through the 202 level. Student may
be able to earn language credit through equivalency in
consultation with the Department of Modern Languages and Classics. |
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| PREFIX |
NO |
SHORT TITLE |
CR HRS |
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| Miller College of Business core,
39 hours |
| ACC |
201 |
Prin Acct 1 |
3 |
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202 |
Prin Acct 2 |
3 |
| BL |
260 |
Prin Bus Law |
3 |
| ECON |
201 |
Elem Micro |
3 |
|
202 |
Elem Macro |
3 |
|
221 |
Bus Stats |
3 |
| FIN |
300 |
Bus Fin 1 |
3 |
| ISOM |
135 |
Bus I S |
3 |
|
249 |
Fnds Bus Com |
3 |
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351 |
Op Mgt |
3 |
| MGT |
300 |
Mgt Beh Org |
3 |
|
491 |
Policy Strat |
3 |
| MKG |
300 |
Prin Market |
3 |
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39 hrs |
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International Business core, 21
hours |
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| ECON |
351 |
Internat Eco |
3 |
| FIN |
352 |
Global Fin |
3 |
| INTBA |
265 |
Internat Bus |
3 |
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490 |
Sem Intl Bus |
3 |
| MGT |
301 |
Intrnatl Mgt |
3 |
| MKG |
470 |
Internationl |
3 |
| INTBA 369 or 300 or an
approved elective |
3 |
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21 hrs |
Functional area
requirement
9 hours of 300/400 approved business
electives in one department |
9 |
International
Studies/Culture requirement
6 hours of approved international studies/
culture outside the Miller College of Business. This requirement is
in addition to the
University Core Curriculum international/
global requirement |
6 |
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75 hrs |
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To pursue this
program, students must have sufficient mathematical preparation to
meet the prerequisite for ECON 221. The prerequisite for ECON 221
is a C or better grade in MATHS 136 or the equivalent;
sophomore standing; demonstrated proficiency in computer skills.
MATHS 136 simultaneously substitutes for the University Core
Curriculum math requirement. Proficiency in computer skills may be
demonstrated by examination, or credit in ISOM 125 or CS 104 or its
equivalent. The prerequisite for ISOM 135 is proficiency test
required or ISOM 125.
Students should consult the international business program
administrator to receive lists of approved functional and
international studies/culture courses. |
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See the Department of Finance
and Insurance for the major
in Risk Management and Insurance.
MINOR
IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (See the Department
of Technology.)
| MINOR
IN FOUNDATIONS OF BUSINESS, 21 hours |
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| Open to non-business majors
except those minoring in business information technology, consumer
finance, entrepreneurship, foundations of management, legal studies
in business, marketing, professional selling, or risk management and
Insurance. |
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| PREFIX |
NO |
SHORT TITLE |
CR HRS |
| ACC |
201 |
Prin Acct 1 |
3 |
|
202 |
Prin Acct 2 |
3 |
| BL |
260 |
Prin Bus Law |
3 |
| ECON |
201 |
Elem Micro |
3 |
|
202 |
Elem Macro |
3 |
|
221 |
Bus Stats |
3 |
| ISOM |
135 |
Bus I S |
3 |
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21 hrs |
| Recommended
electives |
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| FIN |
300 |
Prin Fin 1 (3) |
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| MGT |
300 |
Mgt Beh Org (3) |
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| MKG |
300 |
Prin Market (3) |
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To pursue this
program, students must have sufficient mathematical preparation to
meet the prerequisite for ECON 221. The prerequisite for ECON 221
is a C or better grade in MATHS 136 or the equivalent;
sophomore standing; demonstrated proficiency in computer skills.
MATHS 136 simultaneously substitutes for the University Core
Curriculum math requirement. Proficiency in computer skills may be
demonstrated by examination, or credit in ISOM 125 or CS 104 or its
equivalent. The prerequisite for ISOM 135 is proficiency test
required or ISOM 125. |
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| MINOR IN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS, 33 hours
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| Open only to
Miller College of Business
majors and requires a minor in a foreign language. |
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| PREFIX |
NO |
SHORT TITLE |
CR HRS |
| ECON |
351 |
Internat Eco |
3 |
| FIN |
352 |
GIobal Fin |
3 |
| INTBA |
265 |
Internat Bus |
3 |
| MGT |
301 |
Intrnatl Mgt |
3 |
| MKG |
470 |
Internationl |
3 |
| 3 hours from |
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| INTBA |
300 |
For Field St (1-15) |
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369 |
Internship (1-6) |
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490 |
Sem Intl Bus (3) |
3 |
| Minor in foreign language |
15 |
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33 hrs |
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COURSES:
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (BUSAD)
101 Introduction to Business. (3)
Emphasizes the vital role of business in our society through a discussion of both the
external environment of business and the internal environment of the business enterprise.
Assesses the contribution of the social and behavioral sciences in the decision-making
process.
Not open to junior or senior business majors.
299X
Experimental/Developmental Topics (1-6)
Topics relevant to the discipline. Course titles will be announced
before each semester.
A total of 6 hours of credit may be earned.
300 The Emerging Context of Environmental Issues
for
Business. (3)
Offers interdisciplinary perspectives on issues forming the environmental context for
business. The life-cycle concept frames the discussion of environmental management systems
and standards, pollution prevention, and product and market issues. Includes lectures,
readings, case studies, and student projects.
Prerequisite: completion of all other requirements in the Environmental Context for
Business minor (other than ID 400); junior or senior standing; or permission of the
instructor.
302 Career Management:
Tools, Processes, and
Strategies. (3)
Students will gain familiarity
with methods essential to successful career management including
self-assessment tools. Topics may include marketing yourself,
researching/tracking employment opportunities, decision making, career
services, portfolios, values in career satisfaction, generational
differences, employer size/climate issues, assessing a firm’s
environment, and business protocol. Prerequisite: junior
standing.
Cannot be used in any Miller College of Business major or minor
requirements.
369 Internship in Business Administration. (1-6)
Under
a Miller College of Business approved and supervised program, business
administration majors work as interns for business firms, governmental
agencies, or other types of organizations. Requires reporting and/or
other educational activities.
Prerequisite: permission of the department
chairperson or internship coordinator.
A total of 6 hours of credit may
be earned.
Open only to business administration majors.
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INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (INTBA)
265 Introduction to International Business. (3)
Introduces the field of international business including coverage of the cultural,
economic, political, and legal environments in which organizations function. Provides an
overview of world markets emphasizing communications, trade, and legal matters in
international relationships.
300 Foreign Field Study in Business.
(1-15)
Student participation in an approved foreign field study. Includes an investigation of
business and economic conditions as well as other cultural factors such as history,
geography, language, and society. Requires pre-departure assignments and culminating
paper(s) upon return.
Prerequisite: permission of the director of the international business minor.
369 Internship in International Business. (1-6)
Under a
Miller College of Business approved and supervised program,
international business majors work as interns for business firms,
government agencies, or other types of organizations. Requires periodic
reporting and/or other educational activities.
Prerequisite: permission
of the department chairperson or internship coordinator.
A total of 6
hours of credit may be earned.
Open only to international business
majors or minors.
490 Seminar in
International Business Decisions. (3)
Case studies designed to stress the practical application of the
management decision-making process for the purpose of professionally
resolving international business problems. This seminar is designed
to prepare students for careers in international business management.
Prerequisite: MGT 301; MKG 470; FIN 352; or permission of the
instructor.
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