First, it lets students see the relevance of the material they are learning in their academic courses by seeing how key concepts are applied in a real world business environment. Third, it enables them to develop the important experience employers look for on a resume and allows them to make connections in the business world that will be vital to their finding employment following graduation. This course counts toward concentration requirements if the job is in the concentration's discipline. Yes, as long as you choose substantive course electives and quantitative components, including calculus. Academic performance is primary criterion, but most admission officers also consider how applicants have balanced their lives between academics and involvement in professional organizations and service.
Some graduate programs prefer that students have several years of work experience.
Students must have clear life goals and high quality communication and writing skills. While recommended for all students, those in the Business Administration and Accounting majors are required to possess a notebook computer for their program of study. We recommend that students have the notebook computer by the time they start ACC 201, but they must have it by the start of ACC 202, which students should plan to take during their sophomore year to avoid later prerequisite problems. The integration of computer technology and business software applications into the business curriculum is essential to prepare our graduates for the competitive business market. Minimum hardware and software specifications are available from the department office, or from Information Technology Services.