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A Message from the Dean .................................................. 2

Facts about SOBA .............................................................. 3-5

SOBA Professional Program ............................................... 6-7

Professional Pathway Program ........................................... 8

What Courses Do I Take? ................................................... 10

Why Do I Have an Advisor .................................................. 10

Program Information. .......................................................... 11

Inter-Curricular Enrichment (ICE) and

Writing Intensive Courses ............................................ 12-13

General Education Guide Sheet .................................. 14

General Education Qualifying Courses ........................ 15

Accounting .................................................................. 16

Finance ....................................................................... 17

Management ............................................................... 18

Marketing .................................................................... 19

How Do I Register for Classes? .......................................... 20

Course Titles ....................................................................... 21-23

SOBA Faculty and Staff List ................................................ 24-25

Frequently Asked Questions ............................................... 26-27

SOBA Opportunities ............................................................ 28

Study Abroad with SOBA .................................................... 29-30

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Welcome to the USC Aiken School of Business Administration! We are very excited that you have chosen to major in business administration. As USC Aiken faculty and staff, our role is to educate, develop, and serve you during your journey toward becoming an excellent, ethical, and

effective leader of businesses, people, and organizations.

This handbook is designed to help you through the process of completing all of the requirements for your undergraduate business degree. In addi-tion to the general business program information, the handbook illus-trates the specific requirements for each of our undergraduate business

concentrations in accounting, finance, management, and marketing.

Our business curriculum and degree programs are fully accredited by AACSB International, which is the premier accreditation agency for colle-giate schools of business around the world. This distinction is held by less than 30% of all schools of business in the country, and less than

10% worldwide.

An additional advantage of the USC Aiken program is its highly personal-ized experience, which is not found at larger universities. Our faculty will get to know you by name. They will offer valuable learning experiences beyond the classroom to help you develop a professional value system that promotes high ethical standards in all relationships and welcomes

and appreciates diversity.

We encourage you to get involved in activities outside the classroom, such as the School of Business Student Advisory Board, internships with local organizations, faculty-supervised research, and Beta Gamma Sig-

ma, the international honor society for business students.

It is our earnest desire to see you succeed and achieve your goals at USC Aiken and beyond. We are here to serve you with the integrity and respect deserved by future business professionals. If you have any questions or concerns about our program, please feel free to share them with me. My email address is [email protected] and my office phone num-

ber is 803-641-3340.

With sincere regards,

Michael J. “Mick” Fekula, Ph.D. Dean, USCA School of Business Administration Professor of Management

Timmerman Chair in Enterprise Development

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All School of Business Administration degree programs at the University of South Carolina Aiken are accredited by AACSB International—The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business and by SACSCOC—Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission

on Colleges.

AACSB International accreditation represents the highest standard of achievement for business schools, worldwide. Institutions that earn accreditation confirm their commitment to quality and continuous

improvement through a rigorous and comprehensive peer review.

The mission of the University of South Carolina Aiken (USCA) School of Business Administration (SOBA) is to prepare a diverse student population – primarily from South Carolina and the Central Savannah

River Area (CSRA) – for successful business careers.

To accomplish our mission, we seek to create a caring learning environment that helps our students understand the global, technological,

and ethical issues in today’s business world.

The undergraduate business program is delivered through quality instruction in both face-to-face classroom settings as well as through an online degree completion program for place-bound or non-traditional students, while the graduate business program is delivered on a part-time

basis in a face-to-face classroom setting.

SOBA faculty maintain currency within their business disciplines by conducting relevant research, with a primary emphasis on peer-reviewed intellectual contributions in applied research, including both contributions to practice and learning and pedagogical research, and a secondary emphasis on discipline-based scholarship, which involves basic or

theoretical research.

SOBA faculty are engaged outside the University through service in scholarly and professional organizations in their disciplines as well as business consulting and training activities provided to the local

community.

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Communication: SOBA students will develop the written and oral

communication skills necessary for success in their business careers.

Technology: SOBA students will develop the basic technological skills to

prepare them for their business careers.

Globalization: SOBA students will acquire a global perspective of the

modern business environment.

Business Knowledge: SOBA students will acquire the basic business

knowledge necessary for success in their business careers.

Ethics and Social Responsibility: SOBA students will develop an appreciation for ethical decision-making, and the social responsibility of

business to all stakeholders.

The School of Business Administration encourages students and faculty to appreciate and welcome diversity in the global workplace.

The USCA School of Business Administration will be recognized as an exemplary provider of undergraduate business education for both traditional and non-traditional students and graduate business education for non-business students in South Carolina and neighboring states.

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The School of Business Administration offers a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree. Areas of concentration are accounting, finance, management, and marketing. To qualify for graduation, all Business Administration students must meet all general education requirements, business core requirements, area of concentration requirements, and complete all assessment procedures as required by the School. In addition, all Business Administration majors are required to: (i) earn a grade of C or higher in each course satisfying the Area of Concentration Requirements (excluding any Business/Economics upper level electives); (ii) earn at least a 2.0 grade point average (GPA) in all business core courses; and (iii) at least 50% of the Business Administration credit hours required for the Business Administration degree must be earned through USC Aiken.

The School of Business Administration at the University of South Carolina Aiken seeks to promote the highest level of ethical standards among its

graduates, students, faculty, staff, and administrators.

Graduates, Students, Faculty, and Administrators of the School of Business Administration should:

Be forthright and truthful in dealings with all of the organization’s

stakeholders.

Serve as a model of ethical decision-making to others and always set

and exemplify the highest standards of ethical behavior.

Seek to do no harm, but when they make a mistake, admit it quickly

and not try to conceal it..

Conduct all activities in good faith.

Accept the consequences of their decisions and take responsibility

for individual decisions and actions.

Recognize the basic dignity of all by treating others as they would

wish to be treated.

Fulfill their philanthropic and societal responsibilities to others.

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Students who fulfill the admission requirements of the University may enroll in any general education courses and any business courses at the 100 or 200 level, provided they meet individual course prerequisites. The upper level business courses (300 level or higher) required for the BSBA degree comprise the SOBA Professional Program. Business Administration students must first satisfy the admission requirements listed below to be admitted into the SOBA Professional Program before

they will be allowed to enroll in upper level business courses.

At the end of each fall and spring semester, the academic records of business students are audited to identify those students who meet the criteria for admission into the SOBA Professional Program. There are two different ways for students to gain admission into the SOBA Professional

Program.

Students who meet one of these two criteria (Option #1 or Option #2) will be admitted into the SOBA Professional Program. The assessment of academic records of transfer students who enter USCA with 45 or more credit hours toward a business degree is made at the end of the semester

of entry.

The student who is assessed for admission into the SOBA Professional Program and is denied admittance will NOT be permitted to register for upper-level business courses (300 level and above), subject to the discretion of the SOBA Dean. This enrollment restriction will remain in force until the student has satisfied one of the two sets of criteria

described above.

Assessed students are notified of their admittance or non-admittance into the SOBA Professional Program. Students who are denied admittance

may appeal the decision to the SOBA Dean.

1. The student has declared a Business Administration major.

2. The student has earned at least 45 hours of credit.

3. The student has earned a cumulative grade point average (collegiate GPA) of 2.5 or higher.

4. The student has completed the following courses:

ENGL 101: Composition

ENGL 102: Composition and Literature

MATH 170: Finite Math

ECON 221 or ECON 222: Macroeconomics or Microeconomics

BADM 225: Principles of Financial Accounting

BADM 290: Intro. to Info. Systems in Business (with a C or better)

1. The student has declared a Business Administration major.

2. The student has earned at least 45 hours of credit.

3. The student has earned a cumulative grade point average (collegiate GPA) of 2.0 or higher.

4. The student has completed each of the following courses with a minimum grade of C or better, and has earned an overall GPA of 2.5 or higher across these courses:

ENGL 101: Composition

ENGL 102: Composition and Literature

MATH 170: Finite Math

ECON 221 or ECON 222: Macroeconomics or Microeconomics

BADM 225: Principles of Financial Accounting

BADM 290: Introduction to Information Systems in Business

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Objective: To establish a career direction.

Process: In coordination with their aca-demic advisor, students will designate a career pathway by systematically narrowing their focus toward a particular professional position.

List one (or more) industry, organization, or

contact options according to class-year.

Choices can be made in advance of class-

year. Changes can be made anytime.

In their sophomore year, students will se-

lect three industries that interest them. The

following is a list of major industries listed in

the Greater Aiken Chamber of Commerce Business Directory. Though

this list in not exhaustive it may provide guidance for students:

Advertising & Media

Agriculture Fishing & Forestry

Arts, Culture & Entertainment

Automotive, Aviation & Marine

Business & Professional Ser-

vices

Communications

Computers, IT & Technology

Employment & Staffing

Family, Community & Non-Profit

Finance & Insurance

Government & Education

Health Care

Home & Garden

Industrial & Manufacturing

Lodging, Travel & Tourism

Personal Services & Care

Pets & Veterinary

Public Utilities & Environment

Real Estate & Construction

Religious Organizations

Restaurants, Food & Beverages

Shopping & Specialty Retail

Sports & Recreation

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In their junior year, students will identify three organizations that they

would like to work for. Because this process is fluid and students may

have changed business concentrations and interests, the business organ-

izations may or may not pertain to the industries previously selected.

Finally, in their senior year students and advisors will work together to

find three persons within the previously identified organizations who can

speak with interested students about career opportunities within the or-

ganization or provide experienced advice about how to get started in the

industry.

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At the very least you must meet with your advisor for advisement prior to each semester of enrollment. You may do this during the respective advisement periods for pre-registration or registration. You should meet with your advisor and request approval when you want to make a change in your schedule, such as when you want to drop or add a class. You must meet with your advisor when you make special academic requests, such as to take a transient course at an-other college or university including those in the USC system. Your advisor will keep copies of your advisement forms, drop/add forms, and special academic

requests. You should also keep your copies too.

Your advisor’s job is to help you better understand the program’s degree require-ments and to advise you on the best sequence for completing courses success-fully and efficiently. Your advisor can also help you to objectively explore career opportunities and goals and, in turn, assist you in assessing the value of an area

of concentration for helping you achieve your career goals.

Take advantage of the student/advisor relationship, but be conscious that this relationship is a shared responsibility. Your advisor is not there to tell you what to do. Your advisor is there to listen to you and help guide you in setting

academic goals and pursuing those goals.

Your responsibilities are to: Advisor’s responsibilities are to:

Choose a major Listen to you

Schedule your courses Explain things

Meet degree requirements Answer your questions

Schedule meetings with advisor Help you set goals

Be on time and prepared for meetings Give advice regarding courses and

scheduling

Required coursework for a business administration degree includes up to 55 hours of general education courses, 2 hours of free elective courses, and 66 hours of business courses. Course descriptions can be found in the USCA Bulle-tin, or Catalog (which can be found at http://web.usca.edu/records/program-bulletins/index.dot). A guide sheet for each business concentration can be found on the following pages. Each contains information on course prerequisites. It is your responsibility to be sure you have met all prerequisites. You must meet with

your advisor prior to registering for classes.

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In the next few pages you will see the guide sheets for the General Education requirements and the four areas of concentration offered by SOBA. These guides will help you meet all of the program requirements in a reasonable amount of time. SOBA recommends that you take 12-15 credits each semes-

ter.

Guides for General Education and the areas of concentration can be found as

follows:

General Education and Free Electives ........................... Pg. 14 Accounting ...................................................................... Pg. 16 Finance ........................................................................... Pg. 17 Management ................................................................... Pg. 18

Marketing…………………………………………………….Pg. 19

Finally, we make the following suggestions for completing the program:

Inter-Curricular Enrichment (ICE): This program consists of 16 events over your four-year college career (2 per semester). It is designed to help broaden your cultural and intellectual perspectives and promote lifelong learning. Keep track of your events and see the requirements for this pro-

gram on Pgs. 12 and 13.

Writing Intensive (WI): After successful completion of ENGL 101 and 102, students will complete three courses officially designated as writing intensive (WI). ENGL 201 cannot be used to satisfy this requirement. Students must take a minimum of one WI course within their major. All WI courses are designed to strengthen your writing skills. You may keep track of your WI courses on Pg.12. A list of qualifying WI courses can be found

on Pg. 15.

Complete the Writing Proficiency requirement: All students are re-quired to demonstrate writing proficiency within the context of general edu-cation assessment. This can be achieved one of two ways. Students may submit a Writing Proficiency Portfolio or take the three-credit class, ENGL 201: Writing in the University. Completion of the Writing Proficiency is a prerequisite for the capstone course, BADM 478, which is taken in your last semester. You must submit your portfolio or take the class and pass with a C or better no later than the semester before you graduate. Stu-dents who do not pass the written portfolio will have to take ENGL 201. See the bulletin online and/or the Writing Room (H&SS 112) for more de-

tails.

Non-Western Course: This requirement is designed to ensure that all students have some study of non-Western cultures. This does not have to be a separate course from those listed on the guide sheets. Rather, it is best to meet this requirement by combining it with another required course.

A list of courses that meet this requirement can be found on Pg.15

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Undergraduate students will attend at least two ICE events per academic semester up to a total of 16 over their four-year college career. Freshman Convocation will constitute the first ICE event for entering freshmen.

Part-time students will complete two ICE events for every 15 hours of completed

course credit.

Transfer students and change of campus students will be awarded ICE credits based on the number of credit hours they bring to USC Aiken, and must subsequently attend two ICE events per semester until they reach a total of 16.

Students admitted to and enrolled in degree programs that are delivered entirely

online will be given online options to earn ICE credits.

Participation in ICE events will be recorded and monitored for each student.

Students participating in university Study Abroad programs may earn two ICE credits while oversees by participating in pre-approved inter-curricular academic events.

On occasion, a student may be granted special permission to receive ICE credit for attendance at an off-campus event if he/she can demonstrate an inability to attend on-campus programs. Any such exceptions must be approved in advance by the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs.

Students may not miss regularly scheduled classes to participate in an ICE event.

Students may attend only two major-specific events per 30 hours of credit.

Students must complete all ICE requirements prior to graduation.

Expectations for student behavior are the same at ICE events as in the classroom.

Students will be required to complete ICE credits as follows:

A list of approved ICE events will be distributed each semester through the Office of Academic Affairs and will be available on the USCA website.

Semester Grade Course

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After successful completion of ENGL 101 and 102, students will complete three courses officially designated as writing intensive (WI). ENGL 201 cannot be used to satisfy this requirement. Students must take a minimum of one WI course within their major. You may keep track of your WI courses below. A list

of qualifying WI courses can be found on Pg. 15.

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TWO Natural Sciences courses with Labs (may be Writing Intensive)*

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ONE Social and Behavioral Science course (may be Non-Western and/or Writing Intensive) *

TWO Humanities courses (may be Non-Western and/or Writing Intensive) *

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ONE from HIST 101 or HIST 102

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ONE from POLI 201, HIST 201 (may be Writing Intensive) or HIST 202 (may be Writing Intensive)

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AFCI 101 (Required for Freshman only) 1

ENGL 101 (C or better required) 3

ENGL 102 (Prereq: C or better in ENGL 101. C or better required) 3

ENGL Literature Course (Prereq: C or better in ENGL 101 and 102) (May be

Non-Western and/or Writing Intensive) * 3

MATH 170 (Prereq: by placement or grade of C or better in MATH 108) 3

MATH 122 (Prereq: by placement or grade of C or better in MATH 108) 3

COMM 201 (Prereq: Sophomore standing) OR

COMM 241 (C or better in ENGL 102) 3

ECON 221 (Prereq: math placement above 108 or completion of MATH 108) 3

ECON 222 (Prereq: math placement above 108 or completion of MATH 108) 3

Course Sem Grade Credit

(see page 21 for course titles)

* See page 15 for qualifying courses

**Transferred 3 credit hour courses will be accepted where indicated.

3 credits satisfying Non-Western* requirement____________

Free Electives: Freshman: 2 hours. Transfers: 3 hours (may be Non-Western and/or Writing Intensive) *

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TWO Foreign Language courses (by placement)

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HUMANITIES (bolded numbers indicate that course

also qualifies as Non-Western / underlined numbers indi-cate that the course may also qualify as Writing Intensive)

Art History (ARTH): 105, 106, 206, 312, 335, 397, 398

Communications (COMM): 351, 352, 353, 450, 455, 462

English Literature (ENGL): Max. one course.

281, 282, 283, 284, 285, 286, 288, 289, 290, 291, 293, 295, 301, 362, 385, 389, 390, 391, 392, 393, 394, 395, 396, 401, 405, 407, 411, 412, 415, 416, 417, 419, 423, 424, 425, 426, 427, 428, 430, 431, 435, 449, 474, 480, 491, 494

Languages, Literatures and Culture:

(FREN): 302, 303, 305, 306, 307, 388, 397, 398, 399

(GERM): 303, 305, 395, 397, 398, 399

(SPAN): 303,308, 319, 320, 321, 340, 380, 388, 397, 399, 426, 488, 498

History (HIST): All history courses*

Honors (HONS): 101

Humanities (HSSI): 107, 201, 202, 211, 301

Music (MUSC): 173, 175, 371, 372, 374, 393

Philosophy (PHIL): 102, 211, 302, 303, 304, 311,312, 350, 390, 399

Religion (RELG): 101, 103, 301, 302, 390, 399

Theater (THEA): 161, 361, 362

*If HIST 101 or HIST 102 is used toward the History of Civilization requirement, the same course cannot count for the Humanities requirement. Also, if HIST 201 or HIST 202 is used towards the American Political Institutions requirement, the same course cannot count for the Humanities requirement.

SOCIAL SCIENCE

Any courses in the following disciplines:

Psychology (PSYC)

Sociology (SOCY)

Anthropology (ANTH)

Political Science (POLI)

Geography (GEOG)

NON-WESTERN qualifying courses (underlined numbers indicate that the course also qualifies as Writing Intensive)

Art History (ARTH): 397

Anthropology (ANTH): 102, 315, 352, 490

Communications (COMM): 450

English (ENGL): 291, 385, 435 (Continued in next column)

NON-WESTERN qualifying courses (cont.)

Languages, Literatures and

Culture:

(FREN): 303, 306, 388

(SPAN): 303, 320, 321, 380, 388, 397, 426, 488

Geography (GEOG): 102, 198

History (HIST): 345, 346, 347, 361, 362, 366, 423, 447, 492

Music (MUSC): 175

Political Science (POLI): 122, 123, 330, 344,

487,483, 492

Religion (RELG): 103

Sociology (SOCY): 410

WRITING INTENSIVE qualifying courses Not all sections of these courses are Writing Intensive. Check VIP each semester for qualifying sections.

(bolded numbers indicate that the course also qualifies as Non-Western)

Art (ARTS): 345

Biology (BIOL): 365, 366, 370, 502, 550

Business (BADM): 345, 379, 380 (MGMT): 411

(MKTG): 455

Chemistry (CHEM): 511L, 541L, 542L

Communications (COMM): 190, 332, 497, 499

Education (EDEC): 540 (EDEL): 432

(EDPY): 235 (EDRD): 518 (EDEX): 402, 425

English (ENGL): 250, 264, 283, 284, 285, 286, 288, 289, 291, 345, 360, 362, 390, 395, 405, 407, 411, 426, 427, 435, 460, 462, 464, 466

Exercise and Sports Science

(EXSC): 401, 440, 458

Geology (GEOL): 102

History (HIST):

101, 201, 202, 300, 330, 331, 430, 442

Languages, Literatures and Culture:

(GERM): 397

(SPAN): 316, 317, 397

Math (MATH): 518, 519, 590

Music (MUSC): 175

Nursing (NURS): 202, 308, 309, 324, 413, 421, 423

Political Science (POLI): 320

Psychology (PSYC): 328, 330, 331, 340, 341, 350, 380, 445, 465

Sociology (SOCY): 248, 410, 497

Statistics (STAT): 510

(list is subject to change)

Concentration—27 credits (must earn C or better in all Concentration courses)

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Two from: ACCT 322 (Prereq: C or better in BADM 225 and ACCT 321); ACCT 336 (Prereq: ACCT 334);

ACCT / FINA 338 (Prereq: C or better in BADM 225); ACCT 437 (Prereq: ACCT 332)

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(see pages 21-23 for course titles)

ACCT 321 (Prereq: or better in BADM 225) 3

ACCT 331 (Prereq: B or better in BADM 225) 3

ACCT 332 (Prereq: C or better in ACCT 331) 3

ACCT 333 (Prereq; C or better in ACCT 332) 3

ACCT 334 (Prereq: C or better in BADM 226) 3

ACCT 435 (Prereq: BADM 296 and ACCT 331) 3

ACCT 439 (Prereq: ACCT 331 and BADM 390) 3


BADM 225 (B or better req.) 3

BADM 226 (Prereq: C or better in BADM 225. C or better req.) 3

BADM 290 (C or better req.) 3

BADM 296 (Prereq: MATH 170, BADM 290) 3

Lower Level Core—12 credits Sem Credit Grade

BADM 345 ~ Writing Intensive ~ (Prereq: grade of C or better in ENGL 102)

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BADM 350 (Prereq: ECON 221 or 222) 3


BADM 371 (Prereq: Junior standing or acceptance into SOBA Prof. Prog.) 3

BADM 379 (Prereq: Junior standing) 3

BADM 383 (Prereq: BADM 350, 363, and 371) 3

BADM 390 ((Prereq: BADM 290) 3

MGMT 475 (Prereq: BADM 296, 371 and 390) 3

BADM 478 (Prereq: BADM 350, 363, 371, and Senior standing) *Capstone* 3

Upper Level Core—27 credits

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FINA / ACCT 338 (Prereq: C or better in BADM 225) 3

FINA 412 (Prereq: C or better in BADM 363) 3

FINA 421 (Prereq: C or better in ECON 221, 222, and BADM 363) 3


FINA 463 (Prereq: C or better in FINA 412) 3



BADM 226 (Prereq: BADM 225) 3


BADM 296 (Prereq: MATH 170, ABUS 290) 3



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BADM 390 ((Prereq: BADM 290) 3




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Business Elective—9 credits: Any 300 and up Business or Economics course (including 300+ accounting, finance, management, and marketing courses) See Pgs. 21-23 for prerequisites.

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MGMT 374 (Prereq: Junior standing or acceptance into SOBA Prof. Prog.) 3

MGMT 376 (Prereq: Junior standing or acceptance into SOBA Prof. Prog.) 3

MGMT 473 (Prereq: BADM 371 and 350) 3

MGMT 477 (Prereq: BADM 371) 3



BADM 225 3



BADM 296 (Prereq: MATH 170 and BADM 290) 3


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Three from : MGMT 378 (Prereq: Junior standing or acceptance into SOBA Prof. Prog.), MGMT 411 (Prereq: Junior standing. Coreq: BADM 383 ~Writing Intensive~), MGMT 442 (Prereq: BADM 350 and 371), BADM 380 (Prereq: BADM 350, 363, and 371), BADM 494 (Prereq: BADM 371)

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-6 hrs. of 429 required for Equine focus.

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Lower Level Core—12 credits


Sem Credit Grade

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BADM 225 3



BADM 296 (Prereq: MATH 170 and BADM 290) 3





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Concentration—18 credits (must earn C or better in all Concentration courses )

MKTG 454 (Prereq: BADM 350) 3

MKTG 457 (Prereq: BADM 350 and BADM 296) 3

MKTG 558 (Prereq: BADM 350 and Senior standing) 3

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Three from : MKTG 353 (Prereq: BADM 350); 452 (Prereq: BADM 350); 455 (Prereq: BADM 350 ~Writing Inten-

sive~); 459 (Prereq: BADM 226, 296, and 350); 551 (Prereq: BADM 350); BADM 429 (see Pg. 22 for prerequisites)

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Step 1: USE SSC

Go to SSC to find out your registration appointment time. This is the day and time when the computer will allow you to sign-up for classes. It is different from your advisement appointment, which is the time when you meet with your academic advisor.

Step 2: MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WITH YOUR ADVISOR

Your advisor will post on his/her office door a sign-up sheet or contact you via email for advisement meetings prior to the advisement period. You should make your advisement appointment before your registration appointment time. You

cannot register until you have met with your advisor and your advising hold has been removed.

Step 3: WRITE OUT THE CLASSES YOU WANT TO TAKE

Review your degree requirements on page 14 and the page for your area of concentration as well as the qualifying notes on page 15. Identify the courses you want to take. Keeping in mind the prerequisites on pages 21 – 23, look at the semester schedule online and write down the acronyms and 3-digit numbers (i.e. BADM 371) for the classes you want to take. Also, identify and write down two or three alternate courses you would select if a first-choice class is full.

Step 4: MEET WITH YOUR ADVISOR AT THE APPOINTED TIME AND BE ADVISED

You should come to your advisement meetings prepared with the following items:

Your written plans (from Step 3) Pen or pencil Your SOBA Handbook

If you cannot keep your appointment, call or email your advisor ASAP and reschedule. Remember, your hold on registration cannot be removed if you are not advised.

Step 5: REGISTER—ASAP

There are two ways for you to register:

1. Use SSC, the on-line registration system. Go to http://my.usca.edu/. There are instructions for using SSC online. You can do this from any computer with internet access.

2. Register in person by going to the Registration Center (in the Penland

Administration building).

Please register for your classes on your free time. Do NOT skip class, leave early, or come late to class because you are registering.

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BADM 225 Principles of Financial Accounting

BADM 226 Principles of Managerial Accounting (Prereq: BADM 225)

BADM 290 Intro. to Info. Systems in Business (C or better required)

BADM 296 Statistics (Prereq: MATH 170, BADM 290)

BADM 345 Business Communication (Prereq: C or better in ENGL 102)

BADM 350 Principles of Marketing (Prereq: ECON 221 or 222)

BADM 363 Business Finance (Prereq: BADM 225)

BADM 371 Principles of Management and Leadership (Prereq: Junior standing or ac-ceptance into SOBA Professional Program)

BADM 379 Social, Ethical and Legal Aspects of Business (Prereq: Junior standing)

BADM 380 Entrepreneurship (Prereq: BADM 350, 363, and 371)

BADM 383 International Business (Prereq: BADM 350, 363, and 371)

AFCI 101 Critical Inquiry (Required for Freshman only)

ENGL 101 Composition (C or better required)

ENGL 102 Composition and Literature (Prereq: C or better in ENGL 101. C or better required)

MATH 170 Finite Mathematics (Prereq: by placement or C or better in MATH 108 or consent of department)

MATH 122 Survey of Calculus w/ Applications (Prereq: by placement or C or better in MATH 108 or consent of department)

COMM 201 Interpersonal Communication (Prereq: Sophomore standing)

COMM 241 Public Speaking (Prereq: C or better in ENGL 102)

ECON 221 Principles of Macroeconomics (Prereq: math placement above 108 or comple-tion of MATH 108)

ECON 222 Principles of Microeconomics (Prereq: math placement above 108 or comple-tion of MATH 108)

HIST 101

Intro. to World Civilizations to 1750

HIST 102

Intro. to World Civilizations Since 1750

POLI 201

American National Government

HIST 201 History of the U.S. from

Discovery to 1865

HIST 202 History of the U.S. from 1865 to the Present

Please see 2017-2018 Bulletin (online) for course descriptions


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BADM 390 Business Information Management (Prereq: BADM 290)

BADM 429 Internship (Prereq: Junior standing, 2.5 GPA, BADM 350, 363, 371, and approved contract with the Intern-ship Coordinator)

BADM 478 Strategic Management (Prereq: BADM 350, BADM 363, BADM 371, Senior standing, and successful completion of Writing Proficiency Portfolio requirement)

BADM 494 Project Management (Prereq: BADM 371)

Business Course Titles (cont.)


Accounting Course Titles


ACCT 321 Federal Tax Procedures (Prereq: C or better in BADM 225)

ACCT 322 Corporate Income Tax (Prereq: C or better in BADM 225, ACCT 321)

ACCT 331 Financial Accounting I (Prereq: B or better in BADM 225)

ACCT 332 Financial Accounting II (Prereq: C or better in ACCT 331)

ACCT 333 Financial Accounting III (Prereq: C or better in ACCT 332)

ACCT 334 Managerial Accounting I (Prereq: C or better in BADM 226)

ACCT 336 Managerial Accounting II (Prereq: ACCT 334)

ACCT / FINA 338 Financial Statement Analysis (Prereq: C or better in BADM 225)

ACCT 435 Auditing Theory (Prereq: BADM 296, ACCT 331)

ACCT 437 Advanced Accounting (Prereq: ACCT 332)

ACCT 439 Accounting Information Systems (Prereq: ACCT 331, BADM 390)

Finance Course Titles


FINA / ACCT 338

Financial Statement Analysis (Prereq: C or better in BADM 225)

FINA 412

Intermediate Business Finance (Prereq: C or better in BADM 363)

FINA 421

Financial Markets, Money and Banking (Prereq: C or better in ECON 221, ECON 222, BADM 363)

FINA 460

Capital Budgeting (Prereq: C or better in BADM 363)

FINA 463

Advanced Business Finance (Prereq: C or better in FINA 412)

FINA 469

Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management (Prereq: C or better in BADM 363)

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Management Course Titles


MGMT 374 Human Resource Management (Prereq: Jr. standing or acceptance into SOBA Professional Program)

MGMT 376 Organization Behavior (Prereq: Jr. standing or acceptance into SOBA Professional Program)

MGMT 378 Labor Relations (Prereq: Jr. standing or acceptance into SOBA Professional Program)

MGMT 411 International Management (Prereq: Jr. standing. Coreq: BADM 383)

MGMT 442 e-Business Management (Prereq: BADM 350, BADM 371)

MGMT 473 Management and Operations of Small Business (Prereq: BADM 371, BADM 350)

MGMT 475 Operations and Supply Chain Management (Prereq: BADM 296, BADM

371, BADM 390)

MGMT 477 Organization Theory (Prereq: BADM 371)

Marketing Course Titles


MKTG 353 Channels and Institutions (Prereq: BADM 350)

MKTG 452 International Marketing (Prereq: BADM 350)

MKTG 454 Promotion Strategies and Advertising (Prereq: BADM 350)

MKTG 455 Consumer Behavior (Prereq: BADM 350)

MKTG 457 Marketing Research (Prereq: BADM 350, BADM 296)

MKTG 459 Personal Selling/Sales Management (Prereq: BADM 226, BADM 296, BADM 350)

MKTG 551 Retailing Management (Prereq: BADM 350)

MKTG 558 Marketing Management (Prereq: BADM 350, Senior standing)

Dr. Timothy Baker Instructor (Accounting) Email: [email protected] Office: B&E 110

Dr. Marouen Ben-Jebara Asst. Professor (Management) Email: [email protected] Phone: 803-641-3509 Office: B&E 229

Prof. John Engel Instructor (Business) Email: [email protected] Phone: 803-641-3233 Office: B&E 220

Dr. Michael J. “Mick” Fekula Dean Timmerman Chair in Enterprise Development

Professor (Management) Email: [email protected] Phone: 803-641-3340 Room: B & E 223

Dr. David Harrison Professor (Accounting) Chair in Global Business

Email: [email protected] Phone: 803-641-3376 Office: B&E 227

Dr. Richard A. Heiens, III Professor (Marketing) Walter F. O’Connell/Palmetto Professorship

for Director of O’Connell Center for Excellence and Technology


Prof. Lindsay Griswold Instructor (Accounting) Email: [email protected] Phone: 803-641-3350 Office: B&E 230

Dr. Robert T. Leach Professor (Finance) Email: [email protected] Phone: 803-641-3713 Office: B&E 226

Dr. Patsy Lewellyn Asst. Professor (Accounting) Email: [email protected] Phone: 803-641-3316 Office: B&E 232

Dr. Kathy Mack Asst. Professor (Management) Email: [email protected] Phone: 803-641-3231 Office: B&E 221

Dr. Leanne C. McGrath Professor (Management) John M. Olin/Palmetto Professorship in Entrepreneurial Development


Dr. Ravi Narayanaswamy Asst. Professor (Information Systems) Email: [email protected] Phone: 803-641-3655 Office: B&E 101

Dr. Paul Newsom Assoc. Professor (Finance) Email: [email protected] Phone: 803-641-3229 Office: B&E 233

Dr. Sanela Porca Professor (Economics) Email: [email protected] Phone: 803-641-3232 Office: B&E 225

Dr. C. Michael Ritchie Professor (Management) Email: [email protected] Phone: 803-641-3228 Office: B&E 231

Dr. Linda C. Rodriguez Asst. Professor (Management) Email: [email protected] Phone: 803-641-3203 Office: B&E 230

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Dr. Hendrikus E.J.M.L. van Bulck Assoc. Professor (Business Admin.) Email: [email protected] Phone: 803-938-3895 Office: Bus Admin. Bldg. 120

Dr. Frank Xie Assoc. Professor (Marketing) Email: [email protected] Phone: 803-641-3242 Office: B&E 106

Aiken Campus

Ms. Rebecca Barnwell Student Services Coordinator Email: [email protected] Phone: 803-641-3540 Office: B&E 100 Ms. Gina Buckley Administrative Assistant Email: [email protected] Phone: 803-641-3340

Office: B&E 223

Palmetto College

Ms. Mary Claire Millies Palmetto College Coordinator Email: [email protected] Phone : 803-641-3595 Office: B&E 108 Ms. Mary Coule Palmetto College Advisor Email: [email protected] Phone: 803-641-3657 Office: B&E 100

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What if I want to add and/or drop a class? Always meet with your advisor before adding or dropping a course to discuss your options. Do not add or drop a class your advisor has not approved. Schedule changes are made through SSC or the Registrar’s Office. Courses can only be added during the first week of classes.

If you drop a class within the Schedule Adjustment Period (the first week of the semester), the course will not appear on your permanent record nor will it computed into your GPA. Dropping a class after this period but prior to the last day to withdraw (see the online Bulletin for exact date), will result in a grade of W and will be recorded on your permanent record. It will not, however, be used in computing your GPA. If you have missed both of these deadlines and still want to drop a class, you will be given a grade of WF. A WF is calculated as an F and will affect your GPA negatively. If you drop a class, make sure the drop is on your record on the computer for the date you dropped it. Bad things happen when students stop coming to classes they have not effectively dropped.

What if a class I want is full? The first thing you should do is to see if there is another class section for the same course which is open and suitable for your schedule. If there is, change to that section. No approval is necessary for course section changes. If this is not possible, select a different class from the list of alternatives your advisor approved for you. If neither of these options are feasible, ask the appropriate department for an override. Approval is based upon seating, equipment, instructor time limitations, and other factors.

What is the School of Business’s Override Policy? Students cannot request overrides from the School of Business. Override requests must come from the student’s advisor directly to the

Dean of the School of Business in an e-mail accompanied by statements explaining that:

All other options are exhausted The override requested is the last resort The override impacts the ability to stay enrolled or graduate

in the current term Overrides are never guaranteed and accommodated only when

possible. No overrides will be given for capacity increases into online classes.

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Recommendation

Keep copies of all forms related to advisement and registration. You never know when you may need them. Also keep copies of all course syllabi and assignments, as well as assignment papers/projects turned in. Such records may be very helpful to you at a later date. You will benefit, of course, if you have access to previous written assignments to submit

for your Writing Proficiency Portfolio.

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I see School of Business online courses on SSC, but I cannot register for them. Why? Many of our online courses have been specially created for the USC Aiken Palmetto College Online Degree Completion Program. These courses are offered in a limited rotation and Palmetto College students must stick to a very rigid schedule in order to complete their degree in a timely manner. For this reason, SOBA makes every effort to ensure that Palmetto College students have the opportunity to register for the classes they need, without competing with on-campus students, who have more course options. Sometimes these courses will have space available after all of our Palmetto College students have registered, SOBA will then give on-campus students the opportunity to enroll in the special online sections according to a waiting list. Students are welcome to contact a student services coordinator to request that their name be added to the list. SOBA will not know the number of slots available until just before classes begin. Because adding your name to the list is not a guarantee of a seat in the course, we highly advise that students register for an alternative section or course until you have been notified that you have been given permission into the online section. Courses offered online during the summer term are open to all USC Aiken and Palmetto College students.

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Internships provide students with meaningful work experiences and exposure to a field of interest. Internship placements include Crane Vending Solutions, Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, and Bridgestone. Students with a Junior or Senior standing, a 2.5 GPA or higher, and completion of basic business courses are eligible for an internship. Completion of 110 hours is required with the organization offering the internship. For more information, contact Prof. John Engel, SOBA

Internship Director.

Join the thousands of students and professionals who are reaping the benefits of their SAM memberships. By joining this organization you will meet management and academic leaders from around the world; share your thoughts with your peers through presentations, publications, and interactive sessions at the local and

national level; and help define and guide management thinking into the future.

BGS’s mission is to encourage and honor academic achievement in the study of business. Chapters of BGS are only found at schools of business that are AACSB accredited. Based solely on the institutional GPA, the top 10% of Seniors and the top 10% of second semester SOBA Juniors (75+ hours) are invited to join this

prestigious honor society. Invitations are offered during the Spring semester.

The Pacer Accounting Club is open to all students at USC Aiken that are interested in pursuing a career in accounting. The Pacer Accounting Club prepares its members for a successful career in accounting while providing networking opportunities with local accounting professionals, participating in community service projects, and building lasting friendships among students at USC Aiken. For

more information, contact Prof. Lindsay Griswold.

SAB acts as a liaison between the student body and the faculty in order to create a better learning environment. SAB conducts listening exchanges with SOBA students each semester to provide feedback for assessment purposes. Membership is by appointment of the Dean of SOBA, in conjunction with the

business faculty.

The E. Preston Rahe, Jr., and Jerry Ann Rahe Executive in Residence Program is designed to enrich student learning and faculty development by inviting accomplished business leaders to USC Aiken to interact with students and faculty in the classroom and to deliver a special presentation to the campus community.

This special presentation is an ICE event.

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The USC Aiken Study Abroad Program gives SOBA students first-hand knowledge of the challenges and opportunities of international business. Destinations have included Italy, Germany, The Czech Republic, Slovakia, Austria, Great Britain and France. Why not earn credit hours while traveling?

Coursework centers around visits to and study of international businesses, as well as national businesses. Students will tour the operations and meet and interview company management in a variety of industries abroad. Outside speakers and tours of various cities in the area are included. Optional cultural events are also available.

Here are some benefits you can enjoy by being a participant in this program:

You will learn about the increasingly important issues relevant to

global business

You will gain first-hand knowledge about international business

from the experts

An excellent line to put in your résumé

Experience adventure and fun in a foreign country with your friends

Great opportunity for making contacts and networking

Structured traveling

and tours

Relatively inexpensive

compared to similar programs

Earn course credit

For more information please contact:

Dr. Sanela Porca

B & E 225

(803) 641-3232 [email protected]

Initiated in August 2008, this program provides students the opportunity to study for a semester at the prestigious IÉSEG School of Management in Lille or Paris, France. Students not only will have the opportunity to continue their studies in a different and exciting environment, but will also be able to observe the workings of international businesses, meet other students from all over the globe, and garner the experience of a lifetime. All courses are taught in English by highly qualif ied international professors (10 nationalities represented). Studying

at the IÉSEG School of Management is the opportunity for adventurous and curious students. Make this part of your education here at USC Aiken. You'll never forget or regret it! For more information please contact:

Dr. David Harrison B & E 227

(803) 641-3776 [email protected].

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The University of South Carolina Aiken is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 3003-4097: Telephone number 404-679-4501) to award associate,

baccalaureate, and master’s degrees. The University of South Carolina Aiken provides affirmative action and adheres to

the principle of equal educational and employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, creed, national

origin, age, disability or veteran status. This policy extends to all programs and activities supported by the University.

The University of South Carolina has hereby designated as the Section 504 coordinator, the University Affirmative Action Office located in the Human Services Division, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC 29802. Any person who feels

they qualify for special accommodations due to physical learning or psychological disability should contact the Office of

Disability Services at (803) 641-3609 for a free, confidential interview.

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