Academic performance in the freshman and sophomore classes is the main criterion for continuation in the upper division of the School of Management. Students entering in the spring semester should be aware of possible course sequence problems that may necessitate registering in summer school or waiting additional semesters to take specific courses. Applications to the department for students not yet in the School of Management are available in the Undergraduate Management Program Office in 206 Jacobs Management Center. No supplemental application is required for new transfer students. A minimum of 41 credit hours at the upper level for the business administration track or 59 credits for the registered accounting track.
Minors vary from five to nine required courses.
Most core courses are taught at least somewhat by TA's, electives only occasionally. Professional certification is available to students who pass the CPA exam, complete the necessary coursework, and work in public accounting for a period of two years. A wide variety of student associations and clubs are open to business administration students. Distinctions Chancellor's Teaching Awards have been presented to Professors Ronald Huefner, Arun Jain, Frank Krzystofiak, James Meindl, Jerry Newman, and Philip Perry. The Chancellor's Award for Excellence has been presented to Arlene Bergwall, former assistant dean for Academic Programs Administration and to Marita Daniels, administrator for the Millard Fillmore College Management Program.