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David Eccles School of Business Accredited by AACSB—The International Association for Management Education. Departments Accounting Finance Management Marketing Degrees Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) Master of Professional Accountancy (M.Pr.A.) Master of Science (M.S.)1 Finance, Management, or Marketing Master of Human Resource Management (M.H.R.M.) Master of Statistics (M.Stat.)1 Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)1 in Business Administration 1This degree is offered through The Graduate School. Undergraduate Programs David Eccles School of Business Associate Dean, Scott T. Young, Ph.D. Office: 440 Kendall D. Garff Building, 581-7853 The David Eccles School of Business has implemented a curriculum which is described below. Mission Statement The mission of the David Eccles School of Business is to build foundations for business leadership by creating, discovering, and communicating knowledge about leading- edge research and best management practices. By preparing students for the rapidly changing global world of business, and through the synergy of research, education, and service, the David Eccles School of Business strives to be among the most respected business schools in the nation. Attributes. The David Eccles School of Business has identified the attributes it would like its students to possess at the time of graduation. These attributes are—A solid foundation in the basic functional areas of business The ability to take the initiative and to exercise creativity in solving business problems Well-developed communication skills An understanding and appreciation of the economic, social, political, environmental, technological, and business issues in a dynamic environment An understanding of historical, literary, philosophical, scientific, and artistic events and achievements An understanding of and a motivation for lifelong learning The curriculum has been designed to encourage the development of these attributes. If students have any questions about their specific graduation requirements, they are strongly encouraged to contact the Undergraduate Programs Office in 440 KDGB. Actual changes to the curriculum may occur without notice and students will be held responsible for graduation requirements that are in place at the time they enter upper division. General Education.Business majors need broad educational backgrounds in order to become effective managers. All business students must satisfy University general education and graduation requirements. Students who would like to use CLEP credit to satisfy general education requirements should check with the Undergraduate Programs Office, 440 KDGB. Prebusiness Required Courses (Freshman Year) One course in philosophy (3-4) Two courses from the following: anthropology, psychology, sociology (3-4) MATH 1090 Algebra for Business, Social Sciences (B or better),(placement determined by ACT score) (3) MATH 1100 Quantitative Analysis (3) MGT 1010 Foundations of Business Thought (3) WRTG 1010, or 2010 (1010 B or better) Intro to Writing, Intermediate Writing (3) Intermediate Business Courses (Sophomore Year) MGT 2390 Business Statistics I (3) MGT 2490 Business Statistics II (3) ACCTG 2610 Survey of Accounting I (3) ACCTG 2620, Survey of Accounting II (3) ECON 2010 Principles of Microeconomics (3) ECON 2020 Principles of Macroeconomics (3) COMM 1010 or 1200 (B- or better) Elements of Speech Communication, Principles of Public Speaking (3) Upper Division Courses Junior and Senior Years) WRTG 3400 Professional Writing: Business (3) ACCTG 4410 Information Systems (3) MKTG 3010 Principles of Marketing (3) FINAN 3040 Introduction to Financial Management (3) FINAN 3050 Introduction to Investments (3) MGT 3410 Business Law (3) MGT 3660 Production/Operations Management (3) MGT 3680 Human Behavior in Organizations (3) MGT 5700 Strategic Management (3) MKTG 3010 Principles of Marketing (3) Additional Requirements.(1) In addition to the prebusiness, intermediate, and upper-division required courses, students must complete departmental requirements in accounting, finance, management, or marketing; (2) all prebusiness, intermediate, and departmental required courses must be taken for letter grades and grades must be a C- or better; and (3) upper-division required courses cannot be used to fill departmental elective hours. AdmissionsStudents must meet specified criteria to be admitted to departmental major status. Prebusiness Requirements.Admission to the prebusiness major is open to all entering freshman, transfer, and readmitted students interested in business majors. Since entering freshmen are given priority for registration if they attend orientation, all entering freshmen are encouraged to attend orientation. Prebusiness courses should not be confused with general education requirements. Students must complete prebusiness requirements and be accepted as intermediate majors before enrolling in intermediate business courses. All students must satisfy all prebusiness requirements for a letter grade. Intermediate Major.An application may be submitted as soon as the student is enrolled in all prebusiness courses, can provide an updated transcript, and has completed the computer proficiency test. Because of the increase in technology that is such a large part of today s business environment, students are required to demonstrate computer proficiency before applying for intermediate status. Information regarding the computer proficiency test can be obtained from the Undergraduate Programs Office in 440 KDGB or from the computer center located in 102 Bu C. Classes are offered by the School of Business which will help students acquire this proficiency. Schedules for classes may be obtained from the computer center. Because space is limited in the computer lab, students are required to register for the test and the classes in advance. Admission to intermediate status is also based on GPA requirements that are determined by the Undergraduate Admissions Committee. Applications are processed within 10 working days. Notification of admission status is sent to each student by mail. Departmental Major.Acceptance as a departmental major in accounting, finance, management, or marketing is restricted by the capacity of the David Eccles School of Business. Students who meet the admission criteria should submit their application to the Undergraduate Programs Office. Applications are processed one term in advance. For example, students who apply during the spring will be admitted for summer. Applications for upper division are processed each semester and are due in the Undergraduate Programs Office (440 KDGB) by the third Friday of the semester. All applications must be accompanied by an updated transcript and a summary of transfer credit where applicable. Notification of admission status is mailed to each student. Students who transfer from an in-state institution, have completed an associate of science degree in business, have satisfied all of their prebusiness and intermediate business classes, and have passed the computer proficiency test are encouraged to apply for upper-division status prior to attending the University. Applications from transfer students will be processed during regularly scheduled admission meetings. University students should apply for upper-division status when they are currently enrolled in their last intermediate classes. Acceptance is conditional upon completing all intermediate courses with a GPA equal to that of other students admitted at the same time. Applicants are evaluated and ranked by cumulative GPA. Based on available capacity in upper division, a number of applicants are admitted solely on the basis of GPA. Applicants ranking below this cut-off point are evaluated by the Undergraduate Admissions Committee. (The committee may also consider other factors besides GPA in making the final decision.) Minor.The David Eccles School of Business has established a business minor designed for students majoring in other programs throughout the University. Students interested in pursuing a minor in business should contact the Undergraduate Programs Office in 440 KDGB. Prerequisites for the Minor.Students interested in the business minor will need to complete the following courses before applying for admission to the minor: MATH 1090 and WRTG 2010. These classes must be completed with a grade of B or better. Admission requires proficiency in a file management system, word processing, and spreadsheet applications. A competency examination will be given to test these skills. The School of Business offers classes to help students acquire these skills. Students are required to register for the computer test and the computer classes in advance. Additional information about the computer proficiency test can be obtained from the computer center in 102 Bu C. Once students have satisfied the prerequisite requirements, they may apply for the Business Minor Program. Students may transfer the equivalent of two courses to satisfy requirements for the business minor. Those classes must be evaluated by the Undergraduate Programs Office, 440 KDGB. Students must be admitted to the minor before taking classes for the business minor. Applications may be obtained in 440 KDGB and are processed every week. Students are notified by mail of their admission to the business minor. The business minor includes 24 units of course work including courses in accounting, finance, management, and marketing. For more information, contact the Undergraduate Programs Office in 440 KDGB or call 581-7853. Registration.Any University student may register for 1000-level business courses. Registration for courses at the 2000 level and above is restricted to intermediate and departmental business majors as follows. 2000-level Courses.Registration for intermediate (2000-level) business courses is restricted to David Eccles School of Business intermediate majors. Students coded into other majors may register with special permission from the David Eccles School of Business Undergraduate Programs Office. Prerequisites will be enforced. 3000- to 5000-level Courses.Registration for upper-division (3000- to 5000-level) business courses is restricted to David Eccles School of Business departmental majors. Students coded into other majors may register with special permission from the David Eccles School of Business Undergraduate Programs Office. Prerequisites will be enforced. Correspondence Study.No more than nine credit hours of courses taken by correspondence are accepted to fulfill prebusiness or intermediate requirements. Business correspondence-study classes numbered 3000 and above do not fulfill degree requirements in business. Graduation Requirements.Candidates for the B.A. or B.S. degree must complete at least 122 hours of approved course work including a minimum of 40 hours in 3000- to 5000-level classes. A minimum GPA of 2.0 must be maintained in upper-division business courses. All business classes must be completed with a letter grade of C- or better. The major department must approve graduation. According to the University s Policy and Procedures Manual (January 1981): "The University reserves the right to change, at any time, the requirements for graduation, and every candidate for a degree shall be required to comply with such changes as far as the uncompleted portion of his/her course is affected." Whether or not a course is accepted toward degree requirements is determined by the date it was taken and the grade received. For details, contact the David Eccles School of Business Undergraduate Programs Office. Financial Aid & Scholarships.Many local and national scholarships are available to matriculated, full-time students majoring in business. Entering freshmen must apply by February 1 of the year prior to their first academic year at the University of Utah. Undergraduate students who have completed one or more semesters at the University must apply in March (see business school application for exact date). Transfer students must also apply by February 1. Contact the David Eccles School of Business Undergraduate Programs Office. A complete listing of all scholarships, grants, and loans at the University is available from the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office, 105 Student Services Building. Graduate Programs David Eccles School of Business Master s Programs Office: 460 Business Classroom Building, (phone) 581-7785,(fax) 581-3666 E-mail Address: masters@business.utah.edu Ph.D. Office, 103 Kendall D. Garff Building, 581-8625 Courses. A matriculated graduate student may enroll in any 6000- or 7000-level course in the David Eccles School of Business providing the student has adequate background for the course. In the case of overenrollment, students in the David Eccles School of Business are given first preference. Students from other disciplines may not participate in advance registration but may place their name on a waiting list maintained by the master s programs adviser, 581-7785. Access codes may be obtained during the first week of class. Matriculated graduate students outside the David Eccles School of Business may take no more than two courses in the David Eccles School of Business. Such students may be required to file a copy of their official program of study during their second semester in order to continue taking business courses. Pre-Program Orientation.Prior to the beginning of each academic year, all master s students are required to attend the "Business Challenge." The program is designed to help students learn about team dynamics as well as issues of social and corporate responsibility. Core Courses. Core courses are required for all master s degrees in business. A recent calculus course with a grade of C or better is a prerequisite to these courses. Computer competency must be demonstrated through a knowledge of spreadsheets and word processing. Courses that fulfill the core requirements are listed below and must be taken in sequence. Fall Semester MBA 6150 Financial and Managerial Accounting (4) MBA 6400 Business Statistics (4) MBA 6600 Leadership, Team Effectiveness, and Communication Skills (4) MBA 6700 Marketing Management (4) Spring Semester MBA 6040 Financial Management I (4) MBA 6200 Managerial Economics (2) MBA 6130 Management Information Systems (2) MBA 6300 Production and Operations Management (4) MBA 6500 Introduction to Business Strategy (4) See Business Administration in the Courses section of this catalog for a complete listing and descriptions of all MBA-designated course offerings. Admission Requirements.All graduate programs require a bachelor s degree from an accredited university or college, official reports of GMAT scores, transcripts from previous colleges and universities, a current resume, letters of recommendation, and responses to essay questions. The master s program curriculum assumes a working knowledge of calculus, and entering students must have completed a recent calculus course with a C (2.0) or better grade. Applicants lacking this preparation must successfully complete a course before entering the program. Information and application forms may be obtained from the Master s Programs Office or the Ph.D. Program Office, David Eccles School of Business, University of Utah, 1645 E. Campus Center Dr., Rm. 101, Salt Lake City, UT 84112-9301. Master's Degree Programs.Applicants to master s degree programs whose native language is not English are required to submit scores from the TSE, regardless of whether or not they reside in the United States. If an international student holds an undergraduate degree from an American university, the TSE requirement may be waived. The TOEFL is also required. Admission to all joint M.B.A. programs requires that the student be simultaneously admitted by the two colleges. Executive M.B.A. applicants should send the following items directly to the David Eccles School of Business: a detailed resume listing all work experience and a nomination letter from the applicant s employer. The letter must include a statement recognizing the program time requirement and the employer s willingness to support the applicant in completing program requirements. Transcripts, applications, and fees should be sent to the University s Admissions Office. Students entering the Executive M.B.A. program must have completed college algebra with a grade of B or better within the last 10 years. All master s programs in the David Eccles School of Business admit students once a year only, fall semester for two-year and evening applicants and summer term for one-year applicants. Deadlines for program and scholarship applications are January 15 for the one-year program and March 1 for all other master s programs except the Executive M.B.A. Applications will be accepted starting September 1 prior to the year of desired admission. Students pursuing a master s degree are required to file a declaration stating whether they are full- or half-time students. A full-time load is 16 hours (four classes) per semester, and a half-time load is eight hours (two classes) per semester. All students must complete responses to essay questions, the subjects of which are outlined in the David Eccles School of Business application packet. Two confidential letters of recommendation must be sent directly from the recommender to the David Eccles School of Business. Ph.D. Program.Students must apply to the Ph.D. program for fall semester admission by January 15. A complete file for Ph.D. applicants includes applications, official transcripts of all previous academic work (both graduate and undergraduate), GMAT scores, three letters of recommendation from academic sources, and a written essay, the subject of which is listed in the David Eccles School of Business Ph.D. program application packet. Full-time participation is required and financial assistance is generally granted. Financial AssistanceScholarships, assistantships, loans, and other types of financial assistance are available to graduate students in the David Eccles School of Business. For specific information, write to the Master s Programs Office or the Ph.D. Program Office, David Eccles School of Business. M.B.A. Program.The primary objective of the M.B.A. program is to develop leaders who are effective in a range of responsible managerial positions in business firms, nonprofit institutions, or government agencies. Emphasis is placed upon clear definition of problem situations, analysis, and decision making. The teaching method employs a balanced mix of case analysis, student projects and presentations, computer simulations, lectures, and seminar discussions. Internships, consultation experiences, and a field study apply classroom learning to practical business situations. Written and oral communication skills are stressed throughout the curriculum. See Business Administration in the Courses section of this catalog for a complete listing and descriptions of all MBA-designated course offerings. The program serves graduates from liberal arts, science, engineering, or other fields, as well as graduates from recognized colleges of business who want to study business administration. The M.B.A. program requires two years of study (four semesters) for a full-time student without a prior degree in business. A one-year program (three semesters) is available to students who have business bachelor s degrees from schools nationally accredited by AACSB—The International Association for Management Education. Half-time day and evening programs also are available. Each academic year the M.B.A. program is preceded by an introductory session required of all students. All students are expected to have completed work similar to all core business courses (listed previously). Should students lack any of these background courses, equivalent courses must be taken prior to entering the program in order to be eligible to register for advanced classes. Equivalent courses must be approved by the David Eccles School of Business. Students entering the one-year program attend summer term in preparation for the advanced-year courses. Summer Term MBA 6120 Topics in Accounting/Finance (4) MBA 6320 Topics in Production and Operations Management (4) MBA 6600 Leadership, Team Effectiveness, and Communication Skills I (4) MBA 6720 Topics in Marketing Management (4) Advanced Classes.When students have completed all core classes, they must complete the following advanced classes: MBA 6410 Problem Solving I (2) MBA 6420 Problem Solving II (2) MBA 6620 Managerial Writing (2) MBA 6630 Managing Human Resources (2) MBA 6800 Integrative Experience (4) MBA 6810 Integrative Experience (2) Electives (20) Students may elect courses outside the David Eccles School of Business with the permission of the graduate counselor. The maximum time allowed to complete the degree is six consecutive calendar years. M.B.A. with International Emphasis and Foreign Language Qualification. Given an interdependent world economic system which demands internationally literate managers, the purpose of the M.B.A. International Emphasis Program is to train future business leaders to operate effectively in both domestic and international environments. The international emphasis track brings together students with proven foreign language knowledge and diverse backgrounds, trains them in the necessary technical domestic and international business skills, further enhances their language capabilities, and fosters learning about the cultural, historical, and political dynamics of foreign societies and markets. In its area emphases, the program focuses on East and South Asia, Latin America, Western Europe, and Russia. Students take internationally-focused modules in finance, marketing, accounting, production/operations, law, strategy, and human resource management. A special series of guest speakers on current issues is integrated with the international curriculum. As part of the emphasis, students also are required to complete an international experience which may be fulfilled by an internship, foreign study exchange, or international field study. International emphasis students are also involved in the major research and outreach programs of the Brigham Young University/University of Utah Center for International Business Education and Research, a national resource funded in part by the U.S. Department of Education. Students wishing to enter the International Emphasis program must (1) be in good standing after having completed the first year of the two-year M.B.A. program or be admitted to the one- year M.B.A. program, and (2) have at least a minor, or proficiency equivalent to that of a minor, in one of the eight world languages required by the program. The languages are Arabic, Mandarin Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, and Spanish. Students who do not hold a recognized college major or minor in one of the above languages will need to demonstrate equivalent qualification through testing by the University s language faculty. Students in the two- year program wishing to enter the International Emphasis track but who lack the required language proficiency will be counseled on a case-by-case basis. Successful graduates of the program will be granted a Master of Business Administration degree as well as an International Emphasis and Foreign Language Qualification Certificate. Prospective M.B.A. International Emphasis students are encouraged to call the graduate counselor in the Master s Programs Office, 581-7785, for more specific information and advice. M.B.A./Health Services Administration. An M.B.A. degree with an emphasis option in health services administration is available through the David Eccles School of Business. For information, see Health Services Administration in the Courses section of this catalog or contact the Master s Programs adviser, 460 Bu C, 581-7785. Executive M.B.A. The Executive M.B.A. Program provides working executives with the management skills to deal with the rapidly changing business environment, from new technological developments to increasingly complicated organizations. Although the curriculum is patterned after the regular M.B.A., it uniquely gears its approach for those who already have business experience at a decision-making level. Participants learn not only from course work and activities but also from student peers. These managers from diverse business settings help fellow students amplify their experiences and broaden their perspectives when searching for solutions to problems. The degree program, which takes 21 months to complete, is designed to accommodate participants work schedules. Classes meet one day each week, alternating between Fridays and Saturdays, during the regular fall, spring and summer terms. In addition to regular class work, students participate in three one-week intensive sessions. Two of these sessions are held at the beginning of the first and second years. The third session, emphasizing international business, is held at the end of spring semester in a foreign country. The degree must be completed within six consecutive calendar years. First-year EMBA Curriculum. The first year of the program leads off with a week-long residency session covering a number of topics that do not require a full semester s exposure, but topics we believe you need to have some knowledge of. For example, you learn something of the origins of business, as well as discuss individual and organizational values. Your writing style is critically reviewed and suggestions for improvement offered. You meet your classmates and establish the relationships that will sustain you throughout the program. This week is constantly evaluated and topics are changed as needs are identified. The first-year courses concentrate on skill-building. Fundamentals are emphasized using case studies in the core areas of finance, accounting, marketing, and management. You are given the tools to operate in a dynamically changing business environment. You are introduced to the human dynamics of organizational behavior. Leadership theory takes you into the practical application of leadership principles in the work place. The quantitative side of business is investigated as you move through the world of corporate and investment finance, and you become familiar with why critical business decisions are made based upon accounting data as you learn about financial and managerial accounting. Second-year EMBA Curriculum.The second year focuses on the strategic management of business as it is impacted by the external forces that are constantly shaping business decisions. The tools you learned to use in the first year now come into play as you view business from the perspective of top management. You look at markets from a strategic point of view and investigate the use of technology to implement strategies. The goal of the second year is to encourage you to develop a broad perspective and visionary orientation. You are introduced to the global environment and learn how to deal with organizational change. Strategic planning for growth and profitability is studied in depth. You meet the executive of the future and the year ends with the study residency abroad. Joint Degrees with the M.B.A. M.B.A.- Master of Architecture and M.B.A.-Juris Doctor are joint-degree programs available through the David Eccles School of Business. For more detailed information, contact the Master s Programs Office, David Eccles School of Business. M.Pr.A. Program. The level of education required for success in the accounting profession is increasing rapidly. Graduate training not only facilitates entry into the profession but also enhances career progress and job mobility. This trend is particularly pronounced in public accounting and taxation. In response to those demands, the School of Accounting offers the Master of Professional Accountancy (M.Pr.A.) degree. The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, National Association of State Boards of Accountancy, Utah Association of CPAs, and many other professional organizations also strongly endorse graduate accounting education. The David Eccles School of Business M.Pr.A. program and the accounting faculty are among the nation s best. Evidence of this status is provided by the fact that Utah was among the first schools to obtain special accreditation for its accounting programs from the AACSB—The International Association for Management Education. The purpose of the M.Pr.A. program is to prepare students for leadership in the accounting profession. Instruction builds on the broad introduction received in undergraduate accounting programs. Analytic and communication skills essential to successful accounting careers are emphasized as well as technical proficiency in accounting. Students complete requirements for either the taxation or professional accounting emphasis. Students who have a bachelor s degree in accounting from a nationally accredited college or university generally complete their course work for the M.Pr.A. degree in one full-time, two- semester academic year. Full-time students must take five classes (15 hours) per semester. Students selecting a part-time program take two to three classes (six to nine hours) per semester and finish in two academic years. No evening classes are available. Students are also required to attend the pre-program Business Challenge. Only students with undergraduate degrees in accounting from accredited U.S. institutions are eligible to apply for the M.Pr.A. program. All undergraduate accounting courses must be completed prior to entering the M.Pr.A. program. Students must complete the M.Pr.A. degree within four consecutive calendar years. Degree Requirements. Students entering the M.Pr.A. program must have a bachelor s degree in accounting from an accredited university or college, must have completed courses equivalent to the business core, and a recent course in calculus with a grade of C or better. In addition, students must have completed the following courses or their equivalent: ACCTG 5110 Financial Accounting I ACCTG 5120 Financial Accounting II ACCTG 5130 Financial Accounting III ACCTG 5210 Managerial Accounting I ACCTG 5310 Taxation I ACCTG 5410 Information Systems I ACCTG 5510 Auditing I All M.Pr.A. students must complete a set of core requirements. Beyond the core, students must complete requirements in either the professional accounting or taxation emphasis. M.Pr.A. Core Course Requirements (9 semester hours) Accounting Core Courses ACCTG 6610 Accounting Integration (3) ACCTG 6620 Business and Tax Strategies (3) ACCTG 6510 Cases in Auditing and Systems (3) Non-Accounting Core Courses (9 semester hours) ACCTG 6640, Interpersonal Relations and Communications in Accounting (3) Non-accounting electives (6) Professional Accounting Emphasis Beyond the M.Pr.A. core course requirements, professional accounting emphasis students must take 12 elective hours of graduate accounting credit. Students select from the following courses: ACCTG 6110 Accounting Theory Seminar (3) ACCTG 6120 Financial Statement Analysis (3) ACCTG 6210 Management Accounting II (3) ACCTG 6300 Tax Research (1.5) ACCTG 6310 Taxation of Deferred Compensation and Fringe Benefits (1.5) ACCTG 6320 Advanced Corporate Taxation (3) ACCTG 6330 Corporate Reorganization Taxation (1.5) ACCTG 6340 Estate and Gift Taxation (1.5) ACCTG 6350 Pass-through Entities Taxation (3) ACCTG 6410 Systems Analysis and Design (3) ACCTG 6420 Database Theory and Design (3) ACCTG 6430 Management Support Systems (3) ACCTG 6520 Auditing in a Computer Environment (3) ACCTG 6530 Statistical Auditing (3) ACCTG 6630 International Accounting (3) Taxation Emphasis Beyond the M.Pr.A. core course requirements, students wishing to pursue the taxation emphasis must complete these additional requirements: ACCTG 6300 Tax Research (1.5) ACCTG 6310 Taxation of Deferred Compensation and Fringe Benefits (1.5) ACCTG 6320 Advanced Corporate Taxation (3) ACCTG 6330 Corporate Reorganization Taxation (1.5) ACCTG 6340 Estate and Gift Taxation (1.5) ACCTG 6350 Pass-through Entities Taxation (3) Electives All M.Pr.A. students must take nine hours of non-accounting electives (three hours are fulfilled with ACCTG 6640). These courses must be chosen from a pre-approved list of business courses. Students wishing to fulfill non-accounting electives with courses outside of the David Eccles School of Business must submit an appeal to the M.Pr.A. committee for approval. M.H.R.M. Program.Applications for this program are not being accepted for the 1999-2000 academic year. For further information contact the Master s Programs Office, 581-7785. M.Stat. Program. The master of statistics (M.Stat.) degree is offered by several University departments. However, the program offered by the Department of Management is tailored for those students whose primary interest lies in statistical methods. A student s acceptance into the M.Stat. (Management) Program must be approved by both the David Eccles School of Business and the University s Statistics Committee. Program Length.The time required to complete the M.Stat. degree program in the Department of Management varies from one to three academic years depending on the student s background. One year may be sufficient for students who enter the program with the appropriate math prerequisites. Three years are required for students with little or no previous college work in math. Some evening classes are available, but students who hold jobs must be prepared to take classes during the day. Students enrolled in the Department of Management M.Stat. program must declare whether they are full- or part-time students. The maximum time allowed for completion of required course work is four consecutive calendar years. Contact the Master s Programs Office at 581-7785 for information on program prerequisites and requirements. M.S. in Finance.Applications for this program are not being accepted for the 1999-2000 academic year. For further information contact the Master s Programs Office, 581-7785. M.S. in Marketing. The master of science in marketing is a limited-enrollment master s program that allows students with an undergraduate degree in business (or equivalent) to focus their studies on marketing and marketing research. The degree is more flexible than the M.B.A. and allows students to specialize in areas such as marketing research, marketing management, and international marketing. The program s research orientation requires students to have a sound background in statistics. A master s thesis based on a research project is required of all students. Students should indicate on their application why they feel the M.S. is a more appropriate degree for them than the M.B.A. Students should visit the department adviser before applying. For program details, please contact the Master s Program Office, 581-7785. Ph.D. in Business Administration. The David Eccles School of Business welcomes applications from college graduates in all fields of study. Selection criteria include evaluation of previous academic performance, scores from the GMAT, letters of recommendation, and an assessment of each applicant s potential, both in teaching and research as reflected in the applicant s personal statement. The doctor of philosophy degree represents high scholarly achievement demonstrated by independent research. It is not awarded simply for the fulfillment of residence or credit requirements. Areas of concentration in each of the David Eccles School of Business departments follow: Accounting:behavioral issues in information systems and auditing and in financial accounting. Finance: corporate finance, investments, financial institutions, financial economics, and organizational economics. Management: organizational behavior and human resource management; production and operations management; and strategic management. Marketing:buyer behavior, marketing management, and marketing research. Each student must complete an allied field outside of the department administering the major emphasis, a research competency requirement and the school s breadth requirement. Courses may be taken outside of the School of Business to fill these requirements. Instructions for submitting an application are listed above in the Graduate Information section of this catalog. Financial Assistance. Graduate student stipends and tuition waivers are awarded to most students. All students who apply to the Ph.D. program are considered for financial aid. No other application is necessary. Program Length. Persons admitted to the Ph.D. program are expected to be full-time students on campus. It requires four to five years to complete this degree. For more information, contact the Ph.D. Program Office, David Eccles School of Business.
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