Bachelor of Science in Business (BSB)

• in positions of responsibility and leadership in business organizations.
• in application of interpersonal skills with particular appreciation for cultural diversity.
• in life long learning that enables graduates to continually improve business processes and practices.

• have and maintain skills to effectively apply technological tools to business practices including accounting, finance, marketing and operations management.
• understand and can apply the methodology and tools of quantitative analysis, and the systems approach to the application of knowledge and decision making.
• possess the business management skills to improve productivity, enhance the quality of work life, and advance an organization's products, services and information.
• are adept at business planning, plan implementation and change management.
• have a solid grounding in humanistic studies.

Business Administration – Students develop a broad-based business understanding with study in accounting and finance, operations management, human resources and marketing. Graduates are adept at leading a wide-array of projects and responding to business opportunities.

NEW for FALL 2005
Engineering Studies – Students study fundamental engineering concepts to build a solid understanding of engineering design. In addition, business coursework develops comprehensive knowledge and skills in writing and evaluating business plans, project management including management of multiple projects, leadership and communications. Graduates are able to apply this knowledge to transform market needs into engineering terms and business plans and integrate engineering solutions into today’s business and social environment.

Financial Management – Students develop skills in traditional practice and computer applications in the areas of accounting, finance, budgeting and costing. Graduates are adept at leading the internal financial operations of business.

Marketing Management – Students develop skills in technical selling, promotional strategies, e-business marketing and business-to-business marketing. Graduates are adept at leading marketing projects and operations in technical environments.

Operations Management – Students develop skills in supply chain, quantitative management, advanced operations, project management, and quality and operation simulations. Graduate are adept at leading and improving business processes and operations.

• Admission Requirements include graduation from an approved high school or the equivalent (GED test score of 265 or better).
  
• Results of the American College Testing (ACT) Program examination (the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) is acceptable). This requirement will be waived for students who have completed 15 or more college credits or have been out of high school for two or more years.
  
• Below are guidelines suggested in preparation for the BSB. (MSOE placement examinations are available for courses as indicated in Transfer of Credit.) In some cases, additional courses will be added to the curriculum to ensure preparation and success. (A unit is two high school semesters or the college equivalent.)
  • High School Algebra - 2 units
  • High School Geometry - 1 unit
  • High School English - 3 units
  • High School Natural Science - 2 units
  • High School Business and/or Economics - 1 unit

  *Academic background for the BSB Engineering Studies Concentration should include graduation from high school with: Algebra-2 units, Geometry-1 unit, Trigonometry-1/2 unit, Pre-Calculus or Advanced Math-1/2 unit, Physics-1 unit, Chemistry-1 unit, and English-4 units. Students without this background may qualify for the Engineering Studies Minor by successfully completing prerequisite coursework. Note that additional time is needed to complete requirements in these cases.

Drawing upon MSOE's nearly 45-year tradition of offering degrees in business and management, the Rader School of Business is committed to the basic educational philosophy that includes an "applications-oriented" approach in all classes and laboratories, development of a strong foundation of business skills and knowledge for all students, and the integration of and exposure to the latest technologies and business practices in all of its programs. The Rader School of Business views technology as machines, systems and approaches that extend human capacity and performance.

The academic year at MSOE is divided into three 11-week quarters, September through May. Courses also are offered during the summer.

Courses during the summer typically meet for seven or eight weeks. Classes are held daytime, evening and some are available on Saturdays. It is possible for a student to complete the entire program by attending part-time during the evening.

A student admitted to the program having all admission prerequisites satisfied can complete the program in 12 quarters, or four academic years of study (see the Model Full-Time Track available as .pdf) . Part-time study is available with classes offered during the evening. Several time-to-completion options are possible based on the number classes taken each quarter. Classes are available during four academic quarters: fall, winter, spring and summer. The Model Part-Time Track available as .pdf reflects a longer completion allowing summers off.

The BSB is designed as both a full-time and part-time program of study. Curriculum content is presented below. Curriculum tracks outlining the required courses are available as downloadable Adobe Acrobat document (see above).

BSB Required Courses & Electives
EN-131 Composition
EN-132 Technical Composition
EN-241 Speech
EN-342 Group Discussion
EN-432 Business Communication
HU-100 Contemporary Issues
HU-432 Ethics for Professional Managers`
MA-126 Trigonometry
MA-127 College Algebra II
MA-129 Introduction to Differential and Integral Calculus
MA-340 Business Statistics
MS-184 Introduction to Computer Methods & Applications
MS-221 Microeconomics
MS-273 Web Site Design Basics
MS-280 Introduction to Management Information Systems
MS-322 Macroeconomics
MS-331 Business Law
MS-340 Operations Management
MS-342 Management Principles
MS-344 Organizational Behavior and Leadership
MS-354 Principles of Accounting
MS-356 Business Finance
MS-358 Managerial Accounting
MS-361 Marketing
MS-363 E-business Marketing Strategies
MS-382 Introduction to JAVA
MS-393 Quantitative Management
MS-441 Supervision
MS-444 Business and Government Relations
MS-446 General Management Policies
MS-448 Employment Law
MS-449 Human Resource Management
MS-4599 Managerial Finance
MS-4801 Project Management
MS-483 Database Development & Management
MS-498 Business Internship
OR-100 Freshman Orientation
OR-402 Professional Guidance
SS-453 American Government
SS-460 Foundations of Psychology
SS-461 Organizational Psychology
TC-342 Professional Presentation Techniques
TC-351 Organizational Communication
TC-452 Interpersonal Communications
TC-453 Intercultural Communications
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Science Elective
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1 Transfer students who have completed 36 quarter or semester credits will be waived from OR-100, but will be required to complete OR-301 Transfer Student Orientation. Students following the Model Full-time Track may be required to take classes during the evening or occasionally on weekends.

2 Must students must complete a minimum of 8 natural science credits. The specific course selection
MUST be approved by the curriculum advisor. At least one course chosen must have a lab.

3 BSB students must complete at least 9 credits of social science (SS) electives. Electives are chosen in consultation with an advisor.

4 BSB students must complete at least 12 credits of humanities electives: 3 in the HU-420 series, 3 in the HU-440 series, 3 in the HU-480 series, and 3 in HU 420, HU-430, HU-440, or HU-480 series. Electives are chosen in consultation with an advisor.

5 BSB students must complete at least 10 concentration COURSES. Concentration courses are chosen consultation with an advisor. See the prescribed concentration course list for options.

6. To qualify for an Engineering Studies Concentration, a student must complete 12 required engineering courses and 4 mathematics / science courses listed below. A specific curriculum track is assigned to students pursuing the Engineering Studies Concentration. The track integrates engineering courses to satisfy concentration electives in the BSB degree program.

Students in the BSB program are required to choose a concentration from one of the five areas of study listed below.

Business Administration
1. MS Electives (choose two courses from Marketing Management Concentration)
2. MS Electives (choose two courses from Operations Management Concentration)
3. MS Electives (choose two courses from Financial Management Concentration)
4. Elective (choose four 300-400 level courses from any field in consultation with advisor)

Engineering Studies
Required Engineering Studies Courses
AE-200 Statics
AE-201 Strength of Materials
AE-2121 Fundamentals of Thermodynamics
BE-352 Survey of Biomedical Engineering
EE-1910 Introduction to Computer Programming
EE-2050 Linear Circuits - Steady State I
EG-1260 Engineering Graphics - Visualization
EG-1270 Engineering Graphics - CAD
ET-351 Survey of Communication Circuits
GE-3601 Solid Modeling and Design
IE-362 Ergonomics and Methods Development
IE-426 Materials and Manufacturing Processes

Required Mathematics and Science Courses
MA-136 Calculus for Engineers I
MA-137 Calculus for Engineers II
MA-262 Probability and Statistics
PH-110 Physics of Mechanics

To qualify for an Engineering Studies Concentration, a student must complete 12 required engineering courses and 4 mathematics / science courses listed below.  A specific curriculum track is assigned to students pursuing the Engineering Studies Concentration.  The track integrates engineering courses to satisfy concentration electives in the BSB degree program. 

Students who qualify may have mathematics and science courses required for the concentration substituted for required business major courses (e.g., MA-262 Probability and Statistics may replace MA-340 Business Statistics).  Note that additional time may be needed to complete all of the concentration requirements if students are missing any prerequisites.  Interested students should contact the BSB program director for clarification of the extent to which the concentration may be integrated into the BSB program.

Financial Management
1. MS-450 Management Control Systems
2. MS-451 Personal Tax
3. MS-452 Investment and Portfolio Analysis
4. MS-4544 Financial Management Policies
5. MS-453 Personal Investments
6. MS-459 Intermediate Accounting
7. Elective (choose four 300-400 level courses from any field in consultation with advisor)

Marketing Management
1. MS-363 eBusiness Marketing Strategies
2. MS-462 Technical Selling
3. MS-467 Marketing Research
4. MS-468 Advertising & Promotion
5. MS-469 Advanced Marketing Strategies
6. TC-381 Marketing Comunicaitons
7. Elective (choose four 300-400 level courses from any field in consultation with advisor)

Operations Management
1. MS-3405 Advanced Operations Management
2. MS-3992 Operations Management Simulation
3. MS-441 Supervision
4. MS-443 Labor Relations
5. MS-450 Management Control Systems
6. MS-3991 Supply Chain Management
7. Elective (choose four 300-400 level courses from any field in consultation with advisor)

A degree from MSOE is well respected and sought after by employers as evidenced by a 99 percent placement rate over the past five years. The Placement Office at MSOE provides a full range of services to students and alumni. Information about the employers that hire MSOE graduates and detail about average starting salaries are available at the Placement Office's Web page at: www.msoe.edu/placement/

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