COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS

The College of Business Administration is accredited by AACSB International, The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.

VISION STATEMENT

Sam Houston State University’s College of Business Administration aspires to be recognized among the best regional colleges of business administration in the nation. It is committed to developing capable, confident, and ethical graduates equipped for a lifetime of productive contribution to business and society.

MISSION STATEMENT

The College of Business Administration (COBA) supports the mission of Sam Houston State University by providing a comprehensive learning environment. Within this environment, the COBA:

• Provides the opportunity for students to develop knowledge and skills necessary to pursue successful business careers, become productive citizens, and pursue advanced studies.
• Endeavors to improve teaching quality through professional development, curriculum, design, and the use of technology.
• Pursues scholarly productivity, community service and assistance to regional businesses.
• Systematically solicits input from current and former students, employers, and other stakeholders for its continuous improvement program.

UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES
College of Business Administration

SCHOLARSHIPS

Numerous scholarships are available on a competitive basis for students enrolled in the College of Business Administration. Applications from upper-classmen for various scholarships, available through the Dean’s office, are accepted between January 2 and February 15. Scholarship recipients are announced in April for the following academic year. In addition, the College of Business Administration offers a limited number of scholarships for incoming freshmen. Applications, which are available from the Dean’s Office, must be returned by April 20.

ACADEMIC DISTINCTION PROGRAM

Superior students are offered a program culminating in a diploma with an engraved designation that the degree is conferred “With Academic Distinction.” A candidate for this program must be of junior standing, must have completed fifteen hours in his/her major with a grade point average of not less than 3.5 and an overall grade point average of 3.5. Eligible students, with the consent of the department chair, will register for two consecutive long semesters for a research project under the direction of a designated faculty member. Interested students should consult with his/her department chair.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

General requirements for all majors pursuing the Bachelor of Business Administration degree are as follows:

FOUNDATION KNOWLEDGE FOR BUSINESS

Each program of study pursuant to the Bachelor of Business Administration degree includes the following Core Courses for the Foundation Knowledge for Business. Additional course requirements are outlined by specific departments.

FIFTY PERCENT REQUIREMENT

At least 50 percent of the required business curriculum for the B.B.A. degree must be taken in residence at Sam Houston State University.

INTERNSHIPS

A student may earn a maximum of six hours in approved, supervised educational work experience in internships. Internship applications are available from the sponsoring academic department. In order to receive academic credit, a student must meet the eligibility conditions, obtain prior approval from the Department Chair of his/her major, and meet the guidelines established by the College of Business Administration for monitoring the quality of the learning experience.

ENTRY TO UPPER DIVISION COURSES

Admission to undergraduate upper division courses, i.e., 300- and 400-level, in the College of Business Administration, is limited to junior and senior students with classification determined by semester hours completed. Students seeking a BBA must complete ACC 231, ACC 232, ECO 233, ECO 234, and MTH 199 prior to taking 300- or 400-level business courses.

BUSINESS MINORS

The College of Business Administration offers eleven minors: Accounting, Banking, Business Education, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Finance, General Business Administration, International Business, Management, Management Information Systems, and Marketing. With two exceptions the minors are open to all students majoring in areas that allow minors. Students majoring in programs within the College of Business Administration may not minor in General Business Administration. The minor in Banking is open to students seeking a B.B.A. degree as well as those seeking an Agricultural Business degree. See the appropriate departmental section for the specific course requirements for that program’s minor(s).

TEACHING CERTIFICATION

A business major may have the requirements for a teaching certificate added when a degree plan is prepared. See secondary teaching certification requirements in this catalog.

GRADUATE STUDIES

The College of Business Administration is authorized to offer the Master of Business Administration and Master of Science in Finance degrees. The Graduate Catalog provides additional information regarding graduate studies in the College of Business Administration.

CONTACT INFORMATION

The College of Business Administration’s website can be accessed online. The administrative offices can be reached at the following e-mail and telephone
numbers.