The following areas are available:

General Degree Requirements

Finance

• General Finance
• Corporate Finance
• Financial Institutions and Services
• Investment Portfolio Management
• Financial Planning
• Insurance

International Business
Logistics and Operations Management
Management and Organizational Behavior
Marketing
B.S. in Accounting
B.S. in Management Information Systems
Minor in Business

• General Business
• Accounting
• Finance
• Logistics and Operations Management
• Management and Organizational Behavior
• Management Information Systems
• Marketing
• Employee Training and Development

Cooperative Education and Internship Programs
International Business Certificate

General Degree Requirements
All undergraduate business administration, accounting, and management information systems majors must complete the specific nonbusiness courses which are School of Business Administration degree requirements. To satisfy the B.S.B.A., B.S.A., and B.S.M.I.S. general degree requirements, the following prebusiness administration requirements must be met:

1) Demonstration of basic skills in written communication by a minimum grade of C in English 10, English Composition. For more information refer to the university general education requirements.

2) Students wishing to complete a degree at UMSt. Louis must complete a juniorlevel English requirement with a grade of C or better.

3) Three courses in the humanities, to be chosen from selected offerings in art, English, music, philosophy and communication (applied courses do not qualify). See the office of undergraduate academic advising or the World Wide Web for a detailed listing of courses which fulfill this requirement.

4) Five courses in social science, to include Econ 51, Principles of Microeconomics, and Econ 52, Principles of Macroeconomics; one course which meets the state requirement (see the university general education requirements); and two additional courses.

5) Three courses in mathematics and science which must include a minimum proficiency in Math 100, Basic Calculus, and Math 105, Basic Probability and Statistics, and at least one lecture course in either a biological or physical science. (Note: Math 30, College Algebra, is a prerequisite to Math 100 and Math 105; also students planning to pursue a more in depth knowledge of calculus should take Math 80 in lieu of Math 100).

6) Global awareness requirement (9 hours):

A. Cultural diversity requirement: to expose students to a culture radically different from their own and to enhance their sensitivity to and awareness of crosscultural differences, the School of Business Administration requires that students complete a 3hour course which focuses upon aspects of a culture and not upon the interactions of that culture with EuroAmerican cultures. This requirement may be met by one of the courses listed in the College of Arts and Sciences General Information section.

B. International Studies: Graduates will work and live in an interdependent world; they will be part of a global economy and will work in an increasingly competitive global marketplace. Success in this changing environment requires knowledge and understanding of the international system, the global economy, and other global issues. Towards meeting that objective the School of Business Administration requires that:

1) Students complete two 3hour courses in international studies. These courses are upper-division courses and will ordinarily be completed in the junior or senior year. A list* of the courses that satisfy this requirement is available in the School of Business Administration undergraduate academic advising office.

2) Students who elect to take 13 hours in one foreign language may use the third course in the sequence in partial fulfillment of this requirement.

* This list will be updated periodically by the Undergraduate Studies Committee with the advice of the director of the Center for International Studies. Check with your adviser for the most uptodate list of courses that will satisfy these requirements.

Candidates for the bachelor of science in business administration, the bachelor of science in accounting, or the bachelor of science in management information systems degrees, must complete the following business administration core courses:

Business Administration
103, Computers and Information Systems
140, Fundamentals of Financial Accounting
145, Managerial Accounting
156, Legal Environment of Business
*204, Financial Management
*206, Basic Marketing
*210, Management and Organizational Behavior
*250, Business Statistics
*252, Introduction to Operations Management
*390, Business Assessment Testing
*391, Strategic Management (seminar)

Students must earn a minimum grade of C in each course included in the 30 hour business core, except BA 391, Strategic Management; and BA 390, Business Assessment Testing. A grade of "satisfactory" is required in Business Assessment Testing. To be admitted to BA 391, Strategic Management, all other core courses must be completed (except BA 390) with a passing grade.

Finance is a multidisciplinary field that combines various concepts from management, economics, and accounting with financial techniques to make sound business decisions and solve problems. There are many business situations in both large and small companies that require knowledge of the latest financial practices and tools. Generally, these applications involve investing (using funds) or financing (raising funds). As a result, the field is composed of a number of areas, including corporate finance, investments, financial institutions and services (banking, insurance, real estate), and personal financial planning.

CFA Review Courses (one for each level) are noncredit and available through Continuing Education.

The mission of logistics and operations management is to get the appropriate goods or services to the right place, at the right time, in the right quality and quantity, while making the greatest contribution to the organization. In a business environment, logistics and operations management encompasses the design, implementation, and management of systems for efficient deployment of personnel, physical facilities, rawmaterials, inprocess inventories, finished goods, and related information or services. Logistics and operations management covers the whole supply chain, from the point or origin to the point of consumption. Logistics and operations management analysts must be proficient in the use of quantitative models and computers and communicate effectively.

For an emphasis in logistics and operations management a student must complete at least four courses, 12 hours from the following:

Business Administration
306 Decision Support Systems
308A, B, C, or D Production and Operations Management
329 Business Forecasting
330 Quality Assurance in Business
331 Multivariate Analysis
375 Operations Research
385 Operations Research II
295/395 Business Administration Problems/Seminars
296 Independent Study
*CS 125 Introduction to Computer Science
*224 Managerial Applications of ObjectOriented Programming I
*307 EndUser Computing for Business Applications

295, 296, and 395 are restricted to those courses offered and approved by the area faculty
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*No more than one of these programming courses may be counted toward the emphasis area.

The study of management and organizational behavior focuses on the behavior of individuals and groups in an organizational setting. The business environment today demands graduates with skills who can effectively make decisions involving working with and leading people.

The management and organizational behavior emphasis stresses the qualitative approaches to business.

The major areas of focus are the theory and functions of management, the management of human resources, the development of strategic policies in an organization, organizational design and conflict resolution, entrepreneurship, and international management. In covering these topics, both classic and current perspectives are provided.

To earn the emphasis designation in management and organizational behavior a student must complete four courses, 12 hours to include BA 311, Advanced Management and Organizational Behavior, plus three additional courses selected from:

Business Administration
309 Human Resource Management
312 Industrial and Labor Relations
317 International Management
318 Industrial and Organizational Psychology
This course is crosslisted as Psych 318)
319 Employee Training and Development
392 Entrepreneurship/Small Business Management
295/395 Business Administration Problems/Seminars
296 Independent Study

295, 296 and 395 are restricted to those courses offered and approved by the area faculty.

Marketing is an important part of any business or organization and can enhance growth, increase profits, and help achieve the organization's goals.

Furthermore, marketing plays an important role in our society by enhancing our quality of life. Equally important, marketing offers varied and interesting career opportunities.

Marketing involves the activities needed to facilitate an exchange. This covers selling products, services, or ideas to both consumers and business buyers. Many nonprofit institutions are now enthusiastic users of marketing concepts; thus marketing majors find such untraditional areas as hospitals, churches, museums, universities, and retirement homes often offer excellent entry-level opportunities, in addition to such traditional firms as manufacturing and retailing concerns.

For an emphasis in marketing, a student must complete at least four courses, 12 hours, selected from:

Business Administration
270 Management of Promotion
275 Marketing Research
301 Consumer Behavior
302 Quantitative Marketing Methods
303 BusinesstoBusiness Marketing
315 Marketing Management
316 International Marketing
295/395 Business Administration Problems/Seminars
296 Independent Study

295, 296 and 395 are restricted to those courses offered and approved by the area faculty.

Accounting focuses on analyzing and measuring business activity, processing that data into reports, and communicating the information to decision makers. The successful accounting professional needs to acquire the education and skills necessary to fulfill these roles in whatever area of accounting he or she enters. Excellent skills in mathematics are necessary to analyze the quantitative, financial, and operating data that decision makers use in marketing, finance, personnel administration, and other business activities. Because accounting is part of an information system, the ability to communicate financial results to managers, clients, and others who need the information is a vitally important skill for professional accountants.

Mission: The accounting area of the University of MissouriSt. Louis endeavors to prepare highpotential students of diverse backgrounds to succeed in accounting careers, either through a bachelor's or master's degree program. It seeks to provide these students with the means to deal with the challenges confronting the accounting profession and to contribute to their solutions. The faculty strives to further the practice and understanding of accounting through its teaching, research, and service to the profession.

Effective in November 1995, the accounting degree programs at UMSt. Louis were separately accredited by the AACSB. This unique accreditation is not currently shared by any other St. Louis college or university.

For the B.S.A. degree a student must complete at least seven business courses (21 hours) beyond required business core courses. These seven courses include:

Business Administration
340A Financial Accounting and Reporting I
340B Financial Accounting and Reporting II
345 Cost Accounting
347 Income Taxes
348 Auditing

In addition to the five courses above, either

Business Administration
215: Information Systems Analysis; or 
344: Computer Applications in Accounting, must be completed; a minimum of one business course must be selected from the following:
341 Financial Accounting and Reporting III
342 Financial Accounting and Reporting IV
343 Accounting for Governmental and Nonprofit Entities
349 Business Income Taxation
295/395 Business Administration Problems/Seminars
295 and 395 are restricted to those courses offered and approved by the area faculty.

Two additional courses ( 6 hours) must be successfully completed to earn the B.S.A. degree:

One course selected from Comm 30: Interpersonal Communication I; or
Comm 40: Introduction to Public Speaking; or 
BA 205: Contemporary Business Communication.
One course selected from:
Philosophy
30 Approaches to Ethics; or
154 Business Ethics

Management information systems are key building blocks of modern organizations.  These systems play a crucial role in managing and organizing work.  They provide inputs to managers fro strategic and operational decision making.  They also help organize and streamline processes to improve productivity and reduce cycle times.  Thus, M.I.S. plays a crucial role in enhancing the competitive position of an organization.   M.I.S. professionals play a vital role in reengineering organizations for competing in the interconnected global markets of today.  An M.I.S. professional needs to acquire functional knowledge in different areas of business and an overall perspective on the objectives and mission of the organization.  M.I.S. professionals need to develop strong communication and analytical skills to understand and design business processes and systems.  A wide variety of technical and organizational skills are needed to effectively utilize the current information and communications technologies in developing business solutions.  Some of the specific skills include systems analysis and design, database management, programming languages, telecommunication, decision support systems, and management of systems.  Organizational skills are also very important for M.I.S. professionals in implementing systems and the changes associated with the new systems.

Mission: The M.I.S. area in the School of Business Administration endeavors to prepare high-potential students of diverse backgrounds for successful careers in the M.I.S. profession.  Careers in M.I.S. may include programming, systems analysis and design, database administration, end user support, network administration, and management consulting.  It seeks to provide students with the skills to deal with the challenges confronting the M.I.S. profession and to contribute to their solutions.  The faculty strives to further the practice and understanding of MIS through its teaching, research, and service to the profession.  Facilities at the school, such as high-tech case rooms, advanced computer labs, latest software tools, and infrastructure, help students understand and practice the latest in information systems technology. 

For the B.S.M.I.S. degree a student must complete at least seven courses (21 hours) beyond required business core courses as specified below.

1. A student must complete 5 courses (15 hours)
a) Programming/File Structure Requirement (6 hours in either Track 1 or Track 2)

TRACK 1
Business Administration
109 COBOL Programming and209 File Management

TRACK 2
Business Administration
224 Managerial Applications of ObjectOriented Programming I and
225 Managerial Applications of ObjectOriented Programming II

b) Analysis and Design Requirement (6 hours)

Business Administration
215 Information Systems Analysis
310 Information Systems Design

c) Database Requirement (3 hours)
212 Database Management Systems

2. A student must complete two courses from the following to include at least one Business Administration course at the 300level (6 hours):

Business Administration
109 COBOL Programming (if not used to fulfill requirements in 1 a)
209 File Management (if not used to fulfill requirements in 1 a)
224 Managerial Applications of ObjectOriented Programming I (if not used to fulfill requirements in 1a)
225 Managerial Applications of ObjectOriented Programming II (if not used to fulfill requirements in 1a)
304 The Management of Information Systems
305 Management of Telecommunications
306 Decision Support Systems
307 EndUser Computing for Business Applications
344 Computer Applications in Accounting
CS 240 Computer Hardware and Small Computer Systems I
CS 241 Computer Hardware and Small Computer Systems II
CS 332 Artificial Intelligence
CS 376 Operating Systems
295/395 Business Administration Problems/Seminars
296 Independent Study

295, 296 and 395 are restricted to those courses offered and approved by the area faculty