College of Business

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Purpose and Focus

The College of Business is one of a select number of professional schools of business accredited by the AACSB International — The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. The college offers academic programs designed to prepare students to be successful in the global marketplace and to meet the challenges of a constantly changing international environment. Graduates are also well-prepared to undertake advanced studies in business, economics, public administration, or law through the combination of liberal arts and professional business education. Both the theory and the practice of business are emphasized throughout the curriculum. Graduates of the College of Business acquire basic skills in accounting, economics, and statistics as well as specific skills in the areas of people management, asset and information technology management, and product and service management. The College of Business curriculum is structured so students not only acquire an understanding of business operations but also are provided the opportunity for in-depth study in an area of concentration. Integrated throughout the curricula are topics reflecting the unique sectors of Nevada’s economy such as tourism, gaming, and nonprofit and governmental agencies. The development of intellectual and professional competence is stressed in all areas of study.

Accreditation

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
AACSB International — The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
 

Departments, Majors, and Undergraduate Degrees

College of Business
International Business — Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Department of Accounting
Accounting — Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Department of Economics  (Curriculum changes expected. Please check the Undergraduate Advising website for information as it becomes available, http://business.unlv.edu/advising/.)
Economics — Bachelor of Arts
Economics — Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Department of Finance  
Finance — Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Real Estate — Bachelor of Science in Business Administration  (Curriculum changes expected. Please check the Undergraduate Advising website for information as it becomes available, http://business.unlv.edu/advising/.)


Department of Management
Management — Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Human Resource Management — Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Entrepreneurship — Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Department of Management Information Systems
Management Information Systems — Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Department of Marketing  (Curriculum changes expected. Please check the Undergraduate Advising website for information as it becomes available, http://business.unlv.edu/advising/.)
Marketing — Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Minors

Accounting
Auditing
Business Administration (for non-business majors only)
Business Law
Economics
Entrepreneurship
Finance
Human Resource Management
Management
Management Information Systems
Marketing
Real Estate
Risk Management and Insurance

Graduate Degree Programs

Accountancy — Master of Science
Business Administration — Master of Business Administration
MBA dual degrees:

• Management Information Systems and Master of Business Administration (MBA/MS MIS)
• Hotel Administration and Master of Business Administration (MBA/MS HOA)
• Law and Master of Business Administration (MBA/JD)
• Dental Medicine and Master of Business Administration (MBA/DMD)

Business Administration — Master of Business Administration-Executive (EMBA)
Economics — Master of Arts
Management Information Systems — Master of Science
Management Information Systems dual degree with Hotel Administration (MS MIS/MS HOA)

Catalog Clarifications and Corrections

The College of Business periodically posts catalog clarifications on the Undergraduate Advising website. Please go to http://business.unlv.edu/advising for more information. The College of Business periodically e-mails updates to students via their official UNLV e-mail accounts.

Student Responsibility

Academic success requires that students be diligent and proactive in their educational career. The ultimate responsibility for that success rests with the student. The College of Business expects students to be prepared to participate actively and knowledgeably in the advising process. Therefore, we expect students to understand their degree requirements; meet prerequisites; seek clarification as needed; and behave responsibly, maturely, courteously, and in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct. All College of Business students must activate and monitor their UNLV e-mail accounts.

Admission to the College of Business

Upon admission to UNLV, all eligible (see below) business students are classified as pre-major students. While classified as such, students must complete the pre-major courses required by the College of Business as well as general-education (also called university core) courses. Students may enroll in upper-division courses (300- or 400- level) only after satisfying the specific requirements listed below and after having been admitted to upper-division status.

Minimum College of Business admission requirements*: Entering freshmen — from high school same GPA as regular admission to UNLV; transfer students — 2.75 cumulative from all schools as calculated by UNLV Office of Admissions; UNLV students changing majors at UNLV — minimum 2.00 UNLV GPA.

Pre-major designation and requirements: While classified as a business pre-major, students must satisfactorily complete the requirements for admission to a business major before enrolling in upper-division (300- and 400- level) business courses.

For the BSBA degree program, those requirements are: (1) 55 credit hours completed or in progress; (2) completion of the eight pre-major courses with grades of C (2.00) or better in each course: (3) successful completion of Microsoft Office proficiency, and (4) a minimum 2.75* UNLV GPA.

Pre-major courses for the BSBA degree program: ACC 201, ACC 202, COM 101, ECON 102, ECON 103, ECON 261, ENG 102, and select one from MATH 127, 128, 132, 176, 181 or 182. (Minimum grade of C [2.0] or better required in each course.)

For the BA in Economics, those requirements are: (1) 55 credit hours completed or in progress, (2) completion of all three pre-major courses with grades of C (2.00) or better (ECON 102, ECON 103 and ECON 261); and (3) a minimum 2.75* UNLV GPA.

Pre-major courses for the BA in Economics: ECON 102, ECON 103 and ECON 261. (Minimum grade of C (2.00) or better required in each course.)

Application to the major (upper division): Students who have met the pre-major requirements may apply to the major by obtaining an application online (http://business.unlv.edu/advising/) or from the Undergraduate Advising office. Notification of the admission decision will be e-mailed to the student’s RebelMail address. A business student who has already been admitted to upper-division business status and wants to change from one business major to another business major must have a minimum 2.0 UNLV GPA to apply for the major change.

*It is possible that the minimum GPA for admission to the College of Business and/or to the major may change.

Transfer Policies

Upon admission to UNLV, the Office of Admissions reviews transfer transcripts to determine which courses transfer to UNLV for university credit. The College of Business then evaluates the accepted courses to determine whether and how they may apply to a business degree. To determine the degree applicability of a course, the student may be asked to submit an official course description, syllabus, and/or other materials. In addition to the university’s transfer requirements, the College of Business has the following conditions for transfer credit.
 

1. Transfer credits toward upper-division business requirements and toward Microsoft Office proficiency (or equivalent) or IS 101 (or equivalent) are considered only for those courses completed within the seven-year period prior to admission to the business program.
2. Only transfer business courses completed with a grade of C (2.00) or better may be considered for degree applicability. The College of Business does not accept satisfactory/fail credit for business courses except for the approved CLEP credits and advanced placement credits.
3. Regardless of the number of transfer credits awarded, transfer students must complete at least 50 percent of the required business courses or credits (including pre-major, upper-division business courses and major courses) in residence at UNLV. In addition, at least 50 percent of the major courses must be completed in residence at UNLV. Those students pursuing a business minor must complete 50 percent of the required courses in residence at UNLV.
4. Only those upper-division business courses taken at an AACSB-accredited school may be considered for upper-division business requirements at UNLV.
5. The College of Business does not accept DANTES credit for upper-division business requirements.
6. The College of Business does not grant transfer credit for the business capstone courses (BUS 496/497/498), therefore, this course must be taken at UNLV. 
7. In accordance with the policies of accrediting authorities, the College of Business does not accept lower-division courses for upper-division business requirements. If a student has taken a lower-division course for ACC 401, MGT 301, or MKT 301 at College of Southern Nevada, it may be possible for these courses to satisfy the upper-division UNLV requirements with appropriate validation at UNLV. See Undergraduate Advising or the website http://business.unlv.edu/advising/TransferHandout.pdf for more information.

Dual Major, Dual Degree, Minor within the College of Business

Students may pursue more than one business major, degree, or minor. To do this, students must successfully complete all the courses required for each business major, degree, and/or minor. Additionally, a minimum of 12 credits must be unique to the additional business majors, degrees, and/or minors. The college requires a minimum C (2.00) grade in each business course required for a business degree or minor. Students must earn a minimum C (2.00) grade in the prerequisite to be able to take subsequent courses.

The GPA requirement for admission to additional (second, third, etc.) business majors and degrees is the minimum requirement at the time of the student’s admission to these additional majors, regardless of when the student matriculated to UNLV or to the College of Business.

Students pursuing a dual degree or dual major must complete at least 50 percent of the required business courses or credits (including pre-major, upper-division business courses, and major courses) in residence at UNLV. In addition, at least 50 percent of the major courses must be completed in residence at UNLV. These policies apply regardless of the number of transfer credits awarded.

Students pursuing a minor must complete at least 50 percent of the minor courses in residence at UNLV, regardless of the number of transfer credits awarded.
For more information about the requirements for dual major, dual degree or minor, please read the information in the Academic Policies section of the Undergraduate Catalog.

Maximum Number of Attempts

The maximum number of attempts for each business course is three, regardless of the institution at which the courses are taken. Failure to earn the minimum required grade within three attempts may make the student ineligible for a particular business major/minor or for any business degree in the College of Business.

CLEP Credits and Satisfactory/Fail Grades

The College of Business accepts CLEP credit only for those courses accepted by the university. For more information about CLEP, read the Admissions section of this catalog.

The College of Business does not accept satisfactory/fail credit for business courses except for the approved CLEP credits and advanced placement credits.

Graduation Requirements

In addition to the university’s degree requirements, students pursuing a degree from the College of Business must earn at least 124 degree-applicable credits, successfully complete the required courses, and meet the grade and GPA requirements.

To earn a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree students must have at least a 2.00 GPA* in each of the following: the major, the business core (includes both the pre-major and the upper-division business courses), and UNLV overall GPAs. Please refer to the department section for academic and graduation requirements specific to the various majors.

Students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in economics must have at least a 2.00 GPA* in both the major and UNLV overall. Please refer to the department section for academic and graduation requirements specific to this degree program.

All students must earn a minimum C (2.00) grade in each pre-major as well as in each core and major course. To satisfy course prerequisites, students must earn the minimum grade in the pre-major or major course that serves as a prerequisite for a subsequent course.

Students must apply for graduation through the Office of the Registrar at least two semesters prior to graduation. (See the Graduation Policies section of the catalog for more information.)

*The graduation GPAs may change at the dean’s discretion.

Business Capstone Course

Each business student pursuing the BSBA degree must select one of the College of Business capstone courses, selecting from BUS 496, BUS 497, or BUS 498. The student’s major may dictate which capstone course the student must take. Because the College of Business does not grant transfer credit for the business capstone courses this requirement must be satisfied at UNLV. Only degree-seeking students admitted to the College of Business BSBA program may be eligible for the capstone course. Check the Undergraduate Catalog’s course descriptions for prerequisites for the capstone courses. Although the college offers summer courses, the college cannot guarantee that the specific courses a student needs will be offered. Please contact Undergraduate Advising for details.

Probation and Suspension

The College of Business adheres to the university’s policies on probation and suspension. Please refer to the appropriate sections of the Undergraduate Catalog for details on these policies.

Students on probation or students returning to UNLV after suspension must meet with an advisor for academic planning.

Scholarships

The College of Business has scholarships available for students. To be considered, students should apply at http://financialaid.unlv.edu. Some of the college’s academic departments may require additional information. For more information, please contact the specific departments.

Global Entrepreneurship Experience

The Global Entrepreneurship Experience is a signature program using experiential learning to link the classroom with real-world practice and engage students in critical thinking, problem solving and decision making at the UNLV College of Business. The experience is cohort-based, admitting 20 high school seniors for the curricula that begins in the fall of their freshman year and concludes upon their graduation four years later. It features a hands-on entrepreneurship curriculum and is open to students pursuing any major at UNLV.

The Global Entrepreneurship Experience utilizes multidisciplinary perspectives to foster active and collaborative learning, to promote leadership and team building, and to help students turn great ideas into viable businesses. The student experience is enhanced and strengthened through mentoring and connection to the Las Vegas community.

Students selected for the Global Entrepreneurship Experience will receive scholarships of up to $20,000 ($5000/year). The program is open to all students, regardless of their intended majors. Students will take one course each semester. In addition to a foundation in entrepreneurial startup and growth, courses in the experience examine creativity, innovation and teams, global entrepreneurship, and social entrepreneurship.

For additional information about the Global Entrepreneurship Experience, please visit the website at http://business.unlv.edu/bges/.
 

Internships

Departments within the College of Business offer internship courses, based on availability, that are open to a limited number of qualified upper-division students. These courses consist of supervised, on-site research in various participating local enterprises, culminating in a written report.

Minimum college requirements to enroll in an internship course are a 3.00 GPA or higher, admission to a business major and completion of nine credit hours of courses within the major. Some academic departments have additional requirements. If this is the case, more details appear in the departmental listing.

Students pursuing an internship are required to do so within their major fields. Internship courses are offered on a satisfactory/fail grading basis only and are considered to be a major elective. Generally, a student may earn a maximum of three credits of internship to be used toward the degree as an elective in the major. See the Undergraduate Advising office for details. For additional information go to http://business.unlv.edu/advising.

Academic Advising

The College of Business offers professional advising through its Undergraduate Advising office. The college’s advisors assist undergraduate students in identifying academic goals; serve as a resource to other campus services; and assist with academic questions, scheduling, graduation procedures, and various other paperwork.

To assist in the advising process, students should come to advising meetings prepared, having recently read the Undergraduate Catalog and with a list of questions and a tentative course schedule.

For office hours and advising availability, please visit the Undergraduate Advising website at http://business.unlv.edu/advising/ or call the office at 895-3363.

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