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COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIONThe College of Business Administration’s undergraduate and graduate degree programs are accredited by AACSB International, The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS
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VISION STATEMENTSam 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 STATEMENTThe Mission of the College of Business Administration is to provide an excellent education to a diverse student body through traditional and unique business programs primarily at the undergraduate level. The College provides students with the opportunity to develop the skills necessary to achieve successful business careers in a global environment, to become productive and ethically committed citizens, to be prepared for advanced studies, and to pursue life-long learning. Through a continuously improving curriculum, excellent teaching, utilization of technology, and scholarly productivity the college responds to changing student needs and provides service to its constituencies. This mission is accomplished with talented, diverse, and dedicated faculty, staff, and administrators working together with business, educational, government and community leaders. DEGREE PROGRAMSThe College of Business Administration offers a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree and a Master of Science (MS) degree in Finance. Both degrees are comprised of thirty-six (36) graduate credit hours and are open to students with a baccalaureate degree from any academic discipline. Prerequisite courses are required for those students without the necessary academic foundation for graduate business courses. The prerequisite courses are listed in the “stem requirements for non-business graduates” section for this college. Please refer to the Master of Business Administration program or the Master of Science in Finance program for a detailed listing of the specific degree requirements. Also, see website https://www.shsu.edu/mba. Students interested in pursuing the Five-Year program in accounting as part of either the MBA or MS should refer to the detailed listing of degree requirements that follow. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTSStudents must submit to the Office of Graduate Studies, an application, official transcript(s) of all previous college work, and a Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) score. Applicants with a baccalaureate degree from a recognized, accredited university in the United States who satisfy at least one of the following graduate admission formulas shall be admitted unconditionally into SHSU’s graduate programs: 200 X (overall GPA) + (GMAT score) ≥ 1100 Applicants who meet all other qualifications but whose combined score using the formulas above is less than 1100 but greater than 950 (or less than 1150 but greater than 1000 on advanced hours) will be invited to submit additional supporting information to be considered for admission by the College of Business Administration Graduate Admission Committee. The grade point average (GPA) is based on a four-point scale and only courses from the baccalaureate degree granting institution are used for determining graduate admission. Students who are not in good standing at another college or university are not eligible for admission into either the MBA program or the MS in Finance program. International students or students whose native language is not English must submit a GMAT score of at least 450 and a TOEFL score of at least 550 on the paper based exam or a TOEFL score of at least 213 on the computer based exam. International students must submit all required admission materials at least sixty (60) days prior to the start of the admitting semester. All immigration requirements must also be satisfied prior to admission. STEM REQUIREMENTS FOR NONBUSINESS GRADUATESStudents seeking either the MBA or MS in Finance who do not hold a baccalaureate business degree must complete the following course requirements as prerequisites to graduate business courses. Baccalaureate degrees from foreign universities not accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB, International) will be treated as non-business degrees. The graduate stem courses (530s) do not apply to the 36-hour graduate credit hour requirement of the MBA degree or the Master of Science in Finance degree.
1 The combination of ACC 231 and ACC 232 can be substituted for ACC 530. MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIONThe Master of Business Administration program at Sam Houston State University is designed to develop candidates for positions of leadership in modern organizations or to prepare students to successfully pursue doctoral studies in business. Managerial procedures and practices are continually changing. Therefore, the program emphasizes the integration and synthesis of various disciplines to develop a student’s ability to function in a dynamic environment and make sound administrative decisions that maximize the value and contributions of an organization. The MBA program is suited for qualified students from any academic discipline. The program provides the candidate with a basic managerial background through the core requirements while providing individualized adaptation through elective courses. The Master of Business Administration degree may be earned in one year by those fulltime students who have completed a Bachelor of Business Administration degree. For a student with a baccalaureate degree in a discipline other than business, a minimum of two years will probably be required. For the non-business graduate the first year of study will involve taking prerequisite courses in preparation for the graduate courses. Part-time students who have completed a Bachelor of Business Administration degree typically complete the program in two years. The MBA degree program requires a core of twenty-four graduate semester hours and twelve hours of elective graduate business courses. The selection of elective courses allows a student to design his/her program to meet special interests or needs. The College of Business Administration offers graduate elective courses in Accounting, Economics, Finance, General Business Administration, Management, Management Information Systems, and Marketing. Individual readings/research courses can also be established to further facilitate special student interests. MBA Program
MBA at The University CenterThe College of Business Administration offers, on a rotational pattern, a selection of graduate courses at The University Center, located in The Woodlands, Texas. The 300-, 400-, and 500- level stem courses are also available at The University Center. It is possible to complete the thirty-six hours of graduate work in a two-year period, however, a three-year period is a more likely time frame needed to complete the graduate coursework requirements of the MBA at The University Center. Consult with the graduate coordinator for a list of courses scheduled for The University Center. ConcentrationsStudents in the MBA program have the option of using their electives to earn a concentration. With the successful completion of twelve graduate credit hours in a specific academic field a student may claim a concentration. Students seeking the MBA degree may use their electives in a combination of supporting academic areas in lieu of a concentration. Concentrations are available in accounting, agri-business, economics, finance, human resource management, management, management information systems, and marketing. Graduate stem courses (530s) do not count toward the twelve graduate hours needed for a concentration. Consult with the graduate coordinator for any changes to the list of available concentrations. MBA IN AGRI-BUSINESSIn a cooperative effort with the Department of Agricultural Sciences, students may earn an MBA with a concentration in agri-business. Students seeking the MBA with the concentration in agri-business must earn a minimum of 24 graduate credit hours from courses offered by the College of Business Administration, to include the MBA core, and twelve graduate credit hours in agriculture courses. To earn the concentration in agri-business, the four (4) graduate electives in the MBA program must be used to take courses from the group of AGR 536, AGR 560, AGR 583, AGR 586, and AGR 598. With approval from the graduate coordinators of the MBA program and agri-business program, a maximum of two 400-level agriculture courses may be used in lieu of two of the 500-level agriculture courses. A description of the graduate agriculture courses and a list of acceptable 400-level agriculture courses can be found in the Department of Agricultural Sciences section of this catalog. Consult with the graduate coordinator for any changes to the list of 400- and 500-level agriculture courses. THE MBA AND FIVE-YEAR ACCOUNTING PROGRAMThe College of Business Administration offers an MBA program that allows graduate students to obtain an MBA with an accounting concentration while qualifying to take the CPA exam. This program is designed to prepare students for entrance into the public accounting profession while obtaining a generalized graduate business management education. The coursework in this program is a combination of graduate accounting, finance, economics, management, marketing, business communications, and statistics. The program requires students to complete their BBA degree in accounting at SHSU and then begin, no later than in the next long semester following graduation, a oneyear, thirty-hour MBA program. To gain admission into this program the student must (1) possess an undergraduate SHSU GPA of at least 3.0, (2) possess a GPA of at least 3.0 on all 300- and 400-level undergraduate accounting coursework, (3) take ACC 436 and ACC 484 in their BBA program, and (4) meet all other requirements for admission as a graduate student to the MBA program. The course requirements of this program are: MBA Five-Year Accounting Program
* May not be ACC 564: visit with the graduate coordinator for a list of acceptable electives. EXECUTIVE MBA IN BANKING AND FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONSThe Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) in Banking and Financial Institutions program at Sam Houston State University is designed to develop and enhance a candidate’s skills that are necessary for a position of leadership in a financial institution or regulatory agency. Managerial procedures and practices in financial institutions are continually changing. Therefore, the program emphasizes the integration and synthesis of various disciplines to develop a student’s ability to function and make sound administrative decisions in a dynamic financial institution environment. The MBA program is suited for qualified students from any academic discipline who have experience in the financial institutions field. The program provides the candidate with a basic managerial background through the core requirements while providing specialization through courses emphasizing financial institutions. The EMBA is a two-year cohort program with new classes beginning each fall semester. It is an on-line program with an annual two-week residency requirement completed prior to the start of each fall semester. During the residency period, students receive foundation instruction for the six courses to be completed during the upcoming academic year. For those who have completed the Southern Methodist University Graduate School of Banking up to six hours of course work may be transferred into the program. Executive MBA in Banking and Financial Institutions Program
* FIN 538 is a capstone course that satisfies the comprehensive exam requirement. A grade of “B” or better is required for graduation. MASTER OF SCIENCE IN FINANCEThe Master of Science in Finance program at Sam Houston State University is designed to develop candidates for leadership positions in financial services firms and other organizations or to prepare students to successfully pursue doctoral studies. Rapid innovations in financial markets, instruments, and institutions, as well as changes in legal and regulatory environments, have contributed to an increasing demand for professionals with detailed technical knowledge. Skills in financial risk management, financial instrument design, evaluation of derivative instruments, financial institution management, and corporate treasurers’ functions are highly valued by today’s complex businesses. The MS in Finance curriculum will allow students to gain sufficient detail in these areas to assume positions in corporate treasurers’ offices dealing with corporate risk management, firms evaluating capital budgeting options, investment banking firms evaluating stocks or bonds, or financial institutions entering new markets such as investment banking, securities trading, or insurance. The program provides students with a strong background in the fundamentals of finance through a core of required courses and elective courses that allows them to adapt the program to their individual needs. The MS in Finance program requires a core of twenty-four graduate semester hours, a minimum of three semester hours of finance electives, and nine semester hours of elective graduate courses. The selection of elective courses allows students to design their programs to meet their special needs or interests. The College of Business Administration offers numerous graduate courses in all areas of business. Up to six semester hours of the elective courses may be taken from support areas outside of the College of Business Administration, e.g. Statistics, Mathematics, etc. Individual readings/research courses can also be established to further facilitate special student interests. The elective courses will be chosen based on the students’ interests, choice of specialization, and with the guidance of the MS in Finance advisor who will have a list of courses appropriate for the degree. MS in Finance Program
* This course is replaced by a graduate finance elective for students with a baccalaureate
degree in finance. THE MS IN FINANCE AND FIVE-YEAR ACCOUNTING PROGRAMThe College of Business Administration offers an MS in Finance program that will allow graduate students to obtain an MS in Finance with an Accounting Concentration while qualifying to take the CPA exam. This program is designed to prepare students to enter the public accounting profession while obtaining the necessary background to serve as corporate financial officers and directors of accounting and finance organizational operations. The coursework in this program is a combination of graduate accounting, finance, and business communications courses. The program requires students to complete their BBA degree in accounting at SHSU and then begin, no later than in the next long semester following graduation, a one-year, thirty-hour MS in Finance program. To gain admission into this program the student must (1) possess an undergraduate SHSU GPA of at least 3.0, (2) possess a GPA of at least 3.0 on all 300- and 400- level undergraduate accounting coursework, (3) take ACC 436 and ACC 484 in their BBA program, and (4) meet all other requirements for admission as a graduate student to the MBA program. The course requirements of this program are: MS in Finance Five-Year Accounting Program
* Visit with the graduate coordinator for a list of acceptable electives. ** FIN 536 satisfies the comprehensive exam requirement. A grade of “B” or better is required for graduation. SENIOR COURSES OPEN TO GRADUATE STUDENTSTo provide students with more flexibility in tailoring the MBA and the MS in Finance to their needs, a maximum of two 400-level undergraduate courses may be used as electives. Extra assignments/projects will be added to the course to elevate the course to graduate level work. Only the 400-level courses listed below may be used. To receive graduate credit for any of the below listed 400-level courses, the student must get approval from the graduate coordinator and the course professor prior to enrolling in the course. ACCOUNTING
ECONOMICS
FINANCE
GENERAL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
MANAGEMENT
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMSMARKETING
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE MBA AND MS IN FINANCE PROGRAMSFor additional information about the MBA and/or MS in Finance please contact the College of Business Administration’s Coordinator of Graduate Studies at: Box 2056 or by phone (936) 294-1239 or FAX (936) 294-3612, or email busgrad@shsu.edu. The College of Business Administration’s internet address is http://www.coba.shsu.edu. CONTACT INFORMATION
The College of Business Administration’s website may be accessed at http://www.coba.shsu.edu. The administrative offices can be reached at the following email and telephone numbers.
MANAGEMENT COURSE DESCRIPTIONSMARKETING COURSE DESCRIPTIONSMANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
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