SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Dean: James F. Ryerson

The School is committed to building a learning community for a student body comprising undergraduate and graduate students seeking intellectual, professional, moral, and personal development.

The School of Business Administration nurtures intellectual inquiry and participatory learning for the professional and personal success of our students and alumni.

The School comprises a faculty focused on excellence in teaching, ethical conduct, and productive interaction with the business, professional, and scholarly communities.

As affirmation of its mission the School commits to the students

a quality undergraduate education that combines 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 through an advanced program of study adds to their knowledge base, hones their analytical skills, reinforces ethical values and augments their academic and professional development;
a student-focused learning environment where the curriculum is set in both the scholarly world and the real world of business activities;
a challenging interactive 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 dialog 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

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

Admission Requirements for Degree Programs: In addition to Universitywide requirements, graduate student applicants must submit the following:

a current résumé; and
a satisfactory standardized test score (see note under Admission). This requirement is waived for students who have earned a master’s degree from an accredited college or university. In addition, students with minimum 3.25 undergraduate GPA and five or more years of post-baccalaureate work experience that demonstrates career progression may apply for a waiver of the standardized test requirement.

Degree-seeking applicants should also check individual program descriptions for additional requirements.

Deadlines:

Completed applications must be received by the following priority deadlines for admission to graduate degree programs in the School of Business Administration:

July 15                 Fall semester
November 15      Spring semester
April 15                Summer semester

Applications received after these deadlines will be considered on a space-available basis.

Graduate Conditional Acceptance:

The School of Business Administration will permit students who do not meet minimum admission requirements, but have the potential to do well as a graduate student, to be admitted on a conditional basis. Students who are admitted under conditional acceptance terms must take 9 credits identified by the School and receive a grade of B or better in each course in order to be considered for degree status.

Admission Requirements for Certificate Programs: In addition to Universitywide requirements, graduate certificate applicants must submit a current résumé. Some certificate programs also require that applicants submit a standardized test score. Additional information is available from the Office of Graduate Admissions or the program director. Students who wish to continue graduate study beyond certificate status must apply for program admission and meet all regular admission requirements for the degree program.

Admission Requirements for Nondegree Studies: Graduate nondegree admission is limited to six credits and two consecutive semesters in the School of Business Administration. Students who wish to continue graduate study as a degree- or certificate-seeking student must apply for program admission and meet all regular admission requirements for the program.

Executives-in-Residence: Selected senior officers of various local corporations and government agencies 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.

Graduate Student Orientation Requirement: The School of Business Administration requires new graduate students to attend a Graduate Student Orientation. Students will be notified about the date and time of their orientation session.

Minimum Grade Requirements
Degree-seeking Students: A minimum grade of C is needed to receive credit for a graduate course in the School.
Certificate-seeking Students: All certificate coursework must be completed with a minimum grade of B.

Transfer Credits: Students who have completed an equivalent graduate course within 5 years at an accredited college or university, and received a grade of B or better, may be permitted to transfer those graduate credits at the discretion of the program director. No transfer credit is given for internship or practicum experience at the graduate level. No more than 12 graduate credit hours may be transferred.