LEGAL

THE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

The School of Business turns ambition into ability, with challenging academic programs that prepares competitive and innovative students for success in a global and diverse environment. The School of Business consists of two departments with five undergraduate programs and an MBA program. All programs are accredited by AACSB – International, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. AACSB is the premier accrediting body for business programs, with only 5% of business programs worldwide earning this distinction.

Mantra:

LEARN. LEAD. INNOVATE. Vision Statement

While maintaining the 1890 legacy of South Carolina State University, the School of Business will be known as a premier business program in the Southeast that provides an environment for students to enhance their potential to become future business leaders. Mission Statement

The School of Business provides quality management education and leadership development to students who seek an inclusive environment and diverse educational experience. The School develops graduates to successfully compete in a global society, through effective teaching, innovative programs and activities, community outreach, student engagement, applied and pedagogical research.

Core Values

The mission of the Business Program will be accomplished through quality teaching, research, instructional development and service activities. Our overall success in accomplishing our mission will be measured by the enhancement of our reputation among our students, faculty, peers, and other stakeholders. To that end, we affirm our values of leadership, customer satisfaction, teamwork, community outreach, integrity and performance. Therefore:

 We value learning and strive to promote the professional and leadership development of all students to include technological, global, ethical and entrepreneurial skills.

 We are supportive of and responsive to the holistic needs of all students.

 We value collaborations and partnerships with our diverse stakeholders to work toward positive outcomes that impact our program and the community.

 We strive for continuous improvement in the performance and assessment of our results while ensuring that our integrity and quality is never compromised.

LEARNING GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

Our goals and objectives are centered on critical thinking, leadership, ethics, and global perspectives. The goals and objectives are:

Goal 1: Critical Thinking. Business majors will develop and demonstrate the ability to engage in critical thought processes whereby they are able to skillfully analyze, assess, and resolve complex business problems.

Objectives

1 Students will be able to comprehend the structure and elements of a business problem.

2 Students will be able to apply relevant theories and concepts to solve business problems.

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4 Students will be able to apply problem solving techniques to generate alternative solutions for a given problem.

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6 Students will be able to critically evaluate alternatives to arrive at the optimal solution.

Goal 2: Leadership. Business majors will develop and demonstrate leadership skills in their personal and professional lives.

Objectives

1 Students will develop and demonstrate the ability to work with others in a team setting.

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3 Students will develop and demonstrate time and resource management skills.

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5 Students will be able to effectively communicate ideas and information orally and in writing.

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7 Students will engage in activities that foster self-confidence and a sense of personal self-worth.

Goal 3: Ethics. Business majors will demonstrate the knowledge of ethical conduct in business and the value of good citizenship.

Objectives

1 Business majors will demonstrate the knowledge of ethical conduct in business and the value of good citizenship.

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3 Students will demonstrate they understand the importance of community involvement.

4 Goal 4: Global Perspective. Business majors will be cognizant of the global community in which we live and work.

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6 Students should be able to understand and appreciate other cultures and international diversity.

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8 Students should be able to integrate the impact of global environmental forces in business decisions in their major areas. GENERAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Students entering the Business Programs are expected to adhere to the program requirements and the policies specified in the curriculum in the year of admission.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Students are expected to dress in business casual for all Professional Development classes, which include: SB 201, 301 and 401. The required dress for the weekly Executive Speaker Series is a dark suit, dark shoes and light shirt or blouse. See the dress code in the School of Business Handbook. Students are expected to behave in a professional manner at all times in the classroom, at programs/activities and any other professional setting designed by the School of Business.

TRANSFER STUDENTS

Students transferring to the School of Business from other colleges/departments within the University or from other regionally accredited institutions must have completed 30 semester hours and a 2.0 GPA.

 Students transferring to the School of Business from technical colleges will be admitted in accordance with the transfer

agreement articulated between the schools. This transfer agreement assures that students who complete specified courses of study may transfer those courses, with full credit to South Carolina State University.

 Students transferring to the School of Business from public two-year and public four-year institutions in South Carolina will be admitted in accordance with the mandates of Act 137 of 1995.

RETENTION POLICY

Earn an overall GPA of 2.00 or better upon completing first 75 credit hours, which must include passing the following courses with a “C” or better: English 150, 151, Math 154, 155; Accounting 207, 208; Economics 250, 260; Business Administration 201, 213.

Dismissal from the School of Business programs may occur at any time thereafter the student has failed to maintain an overall GPA of 2.00 or better and has failed to improve his/her grade to a “C” or better in all business courses. Furthermore, a student majoring in accounting must earn at least a “C” in Accounting 307, Intermediate Accounting I within two attempts. That is, no students may continue his or her major in accounting having earned less than a “C” after two attempts at completing ACCT. 307.

GRADE POLICY

All courses taken in the School of Business programs being used to meet curriculum requirements must be passed with a grade of “C” or better. In addition, to be eligible for graduation, the student must obtain a cumulative GPA of 2.00 or better in all courses taken at the University.

SUBSTITUTION

Course substitutions will generally not be permitted. Students should follow the official curriculum for the major. Written permission on the appropriate form must be obtained before any course substitution will be allowed.

TRANSFER CREDIT

Courses taken at other institutions by students currently enrolled in the School of Business will be accepted for transfer credit only under the following conditions: (a) the student has not been previously enrolled in an equivalent course at the University; (b) the student received written prior approval for taking the course from the Department Chair, Dean of the School of Business and the Registrar; and (c) the course is passed with a grade adequate for transfer purposes.

The School of Business generally accepts a number of credits from technical and junior colleges, especially for lower level courses. To obtain credit for upper level courses, students will be required to pass either the appropriate CLEP test or departmentally prepared and administered examination.

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