Marymount University

Undergraduate Catalog 2012-13

School of Business Administration

Dean: James F. Ryerson

Drawing upon the resources of its unique location, Marymount University’s School of Business Administration educates and prepares students to become ethical business and technical professionals who think critically and communicate effectively in a diverse, dynamic, and global environment.

As affirmation of its mission, the School commits to the students

  • a quality undergraduate education combining a foundation in the liberal arts with a professional education that provides a sound knowledge base, basic analytical skills, and solid values for successful career preparation;
  • a quality graduate education that increases knowledge, hones analytical skills, reinforces ethical values, and augments academic and professional development through an advanced program of study;
  • a student-focused learning environment where the curriculum builds on both the scholarly world and the real world of business activities;
  • a challenging interactive and inquiry-based learning experience in small class settings with enthusiastic and skilled faculty; and
  • a respect for ethical responsibilities in how we teach, what we teach, and how we work.

The School commits to the business community

  • an ongoing dialogue and interaction among the community, the faculty, and students;
  • graduates who understand the relevance of professional education to professional practice; and
  • graduates who understand the changing complexities and globalization of the world marketplace and the social responsibilities these create.

The School commits to its faculty

  • the recognition of the importance of excellence in teaching and learning;
  • the confirmation of scholarly and professional development that strengthens teaching and learning; and
  • the affirmation of the importance of service that creates and reinforces linkages with the business, professional, university, higher education, and student communities.

Executives-in-Residence

Marymount's premiere location near the nation's capital affords the University the opportunity to work with selected senior officers of various multinational corporations and government agencies who serve as executives-in-residence for undergraduate and graduate Business degree programs. These executives assist the faculty by acting as technical and teaching resources. They also act as mentors for students by providing information for career planning.

Catalog Contents

Undergraduate Catalog 2012-13

General Information

Admission

Financial Information

Academic Support Services

Academic Information and Policies

University Requirements and the Liberal Arts Core

Academic Opportunities

Undergraduate Programs

Course Descriptions

University Leadership

Notices to Students

Index