welcome to the school of business! tricia hogan academic advisor business student services
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Welcome to the School of Business!
Tricia Hogan
Academic AdvisorBusiness Student Services
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What do I need to know about the School of Business at SIUE?►AACSB Accreditation
►Dedication to Student Learning
►Variety of Majors to Match Your Interests
►How to Become a Business Major
►4-Year Graduation Plan
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We take pride in our accreditation…AACSB Accreditation—“The gold standard of quality in business education” (Forbes magazine)
Accredited in Business since 1975, accredited in Accounting since 1987
Less than 5% of business schools worldwide have earned this prestigious recognition of excellence in business education
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Dedication to Student Learning
The primary focus of the School of Business is to help students become lifelong learners and effective
leaders in their professions and communities.
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School of Business Academic Programs
►Accounting►Business Administration
Specializations include: Economics, Entrepreneurship, Human Resource Management, International Business,
Management, Marketing, Finance and Computer Management Information Systems
►Business Economics and Finance►Computer Management Information Systems►Minor in Business Administration
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How to Become a Business Major?
The School of Business has a competitive
admission process so it is very important to build
a strong foundation early in your academic
career.
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Two-Step Process1. Declare “Pre-business” Status
Complete five skills classes Cumulative GPA > 2.25 Advised in Business Student Services
2. Submit a formal application Semester prior to enrolling in 300-level business
courses (usually in the sophomore year) Successfully complete 12 business prerequisites Admission is highly competitive
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What Prerequisite Courses are Required?
►Skills Courses: Eng 101, Eng 102, Phil 106, Spc 105 and Cmis 108
►Foundation Courses: Econ 111, Econ 112, Acct 200, Math 120,
Ms 250, Hist 111b and Pols 112
►These prerequisite courses also meet general education requirements.
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Freshman Year Goals►Complete Skills courses to develop basic written, oral, and critical thinking skills►Begin foundation requirements for business knowledge►Get involved on campus►Gain independence and take responsibility for your own decisions►Your first semester will probably include:
A writing or English classA math classEcon 111 (if you are ready)A freshman seminarSkills courses
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Sophomore Year Goals
►Complete Prerequisite Courses
►Declare Pre-Business
►Apply to the School of Business
►Increase campus/community involvement
►Enhance understanding of group dynamics and cultural diversity
►Register at the Career Development Center
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Junior/Senior Year Goals►Choose a business specialization or area of study
►Be aware of course sequencing within your major and make a plan for completion
►Consider studying abroad, work experience and/or internships related to career goals
►Seek leadership positions or volunteer opportunities
►Apply for Graduation
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What if I am still deciding on my major?►On average, 80% of students will change their major at least once and most change their major three times over the course of their college career.►Most courses you take in your first year fit well with the SIUE general education program►Focus on classes related to any prospective majors early in your college career►Resources for choosing a major:
Academic AdvisorCareer Development Center
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How to Be Marketable After Graduation
►Strong Academic Performance►Effective Time Management Skills►Campus Involvement►Leadership Experience►Volunteer in the Community►Study Abroad►Relevant Job/Internship
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Thank you!
We appreciate your interest in the School of Business and we wish
you much success at SIUE.