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In this elucidation pertaining to business administration entrepreneurship.
GUIDE TO GRADUATION
B.S. in BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
www.ubalt.edu/entrepreneurship
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
SPECIALIZATION
1
The Merrick School of Business is committed to providing
the guidance and support you need to complete your program
in a timely manner. This Guide to Graduation provides the
in-depth information necessary to assist you in planning
your undergraduate academic career. It contains a complete
checklist of required courses and a suggested plan of study,
as well as detailed course information, including course
prerequisites and projected course offerings.
While this information will be helpful to you, you should also
contact the Merrick Advising Center. They are here to assist
you in planning your program plan of study and to answer any
questions that you may have. Advisers are available during
the day and the evening. Students in the online programs
and who do not have access to the campus will be advised
electronically. All new students are required to meet with an
adviser prior to registering for their frst semester to receive
a personalized program plan of study.
Although your academic adviser will assist you in planning
your program, it is ultimately your responsibility to complete
the degree requirements and acquaint yourself with the
University’s academic policies.
Call to schedule your advising appointment today!
ConTaCT info:
Merrick advising Center
Business Center Room 142
Phone: 410.837.4944
• for students with last names
beginning with a through K:
Judy Sabalauskas
Academic Adviser
Phone: 410-837-4944
[email protected]
• for students with last names
beginning with L through Z:
Jackie Lewis
Senior Academic Adviser
Phone: 410.837.4944
[email protected]
offce of Records and
Registration
www.ubalt.edu/records
offce of financial aid
www.ubalt.edu/fnancialaid
Bursar’s offce
www.ubalt.edu/bursar
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PRoGRaM CheCKLiST effective fall 2009
B.S. in Business administration entrepreneurship Specialization
Name: Student ID Number: Semester:
DeGRee ReQUiReMenTS UB CoURSe CReDiTS Gen. eD. SeMeSTeR CoMPLeTeD
GeneRaL eDUCaTion anD UniveRSiTy ReQUiReMenTS
University Requirements Note: The following course is only required of UB freshmen.
Seminar – Applied Learning & Study Skills IDIS 101 2
Lower Division General education Requirements
English Composition WRIT 101 3 WRIT
Literature 3 ENGL
History or Philosophy 3 HIPL
Fine Arts 3 ART
Social Science 1 (Other than ECON) 3 SOSC 1
Biological & Physical Science 1 3 GSCI 1
Biological & Physical Science 2 (1 with lab) 4 GSCI 2
Upper Division General education Requirements
Ethical Issues in Business and Society IDIS 302 3 IDIS
Advanced Expository Writing (by 2
nd
semester in the program) WRIT 300 3 WRIT
BUSineSS ReQUiReMenTS
Lower Division Business Core Requirements
Introduction to Financial Accounting ACCT 201 3
Introduction to Managerial Accounting ACCT 202 3
Business Law I BULA 151 3
Oral Communications CMAT 201 or 303 3 CMAT
The Economic Way of Thinking ECON 200 3 SOSC 2
College Algebra MATH 111 3 MATH
Introduction to Business Statistics OPRE 201 3 MATH
Statistical Data Analysis OPRE 202 3
Business Core Requirements
Managerial Economics ECON 305 3
Financial Management FIN 331 3
Management Information Systems INSS 300* 3 COSC
Management & Organizational Behavior MGMT 301 3
Global Business Environment MGMT 302 3
Human Resource Management MGMT 315 3
Personal & Professional Skills for Business MGMT 330 1
Process & Operations Management MGMT 339 3
Marketing Management MKTG 301 3
Business Application of Decision Science OPRE 315 3
Strategic Management taken in fnal semester MGMT 475 3
enTRePReneURShiP ReQUiReMenTS
The Entrepreneurial Experience ENTR 300 3
Entrepreneurial Organization & Finance FIN 430 3
New Venture & Industry Analysis MKTG 450 3
Approved ENTR Elective (see current catalog) 3
Approved ENTR Elective (see current catalog) 3
electives - Number of electives may vary and will be determined at initial advising meeting.
Total Transfer Credits: ____ Total Credits Required: ____ Total Credits earned: ____ Minimum of 120 credits
*This course also satisfes the University’s information literacy requirement.
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PRoGRaM CheCKLiST effective fall 2009
B.S. in Business administration entrepreneurship Specialization
Name: Student ID Number: Semester:
DeGRee ReQUiReMenTS UB CoURSe CReDiTS Gen. eD. SeMeSTeR CoMPLeTeD
GeneRaL eDUCaTion anD UniveRSiTy ReQUiReMenTS
University Requirements Note: The following course is only required of UB freshmen.
Seminar – Applied Learning & Study Skills IDIS 101 2
Lower Division General education Requirements
English Composition WRIT 101 3 WRIT
Literature 3 ENGL
History or Philosophy 3 HIPL
Fine Arts 3 ART
Social Science 1 (Other than ECON) 3 SOSC 1
Biological & Physical Science 1 3 GSCI 1
Biological & Physical Science 2 (1 with lab) 4 GSCI 2
Upper Division General education Requirements
Ethical Issues in Business and Society IDIS 302 3 IDIS
Advanced Expository Writing (by 2
nd
semester in the program) WRIT 300 3 WRIT
BUSineSS ReQUiReMenTS
Lower Division Business Core Requirements
Introduction to Financial Accounting ACCT 201 3
Introduction to Managerial Accounting ACCT 202 3
Business Law I BULA 151 3
Oral Communications CMAT 201 or 303 3 CMAT
The Economic Way of Thinking ECON 200 3 SOSC 2
College Algebra MATH 111 3 MATH
Introduction to Business Statistics OPRE 201 3 MATH
Statistical Data Analysis OPRE 202 3
Business Core Requirements
Managerial Economics ECON 305 3
Financial Management FIN 331 3
Management Information Systems INSS 300* 3 COSC
Management & Organizational Behavior MGMT 301 3
Global Business Environment MGMT 302 3
Human Resource Management MGMT 315 3
Personal & Professional Skills for Business MGMT 330 1
Process & Operations Management MGMT 339 3
Marketing Management MKTG 301 3
Business Application of Decision Science OPRE 315 3
Strategic Management taken in fnal semester MGMT 475 3
enTRePReneURShiP ReQUiReMenTS
The Entrepreneurial Experience ENTR 300 3
Entrepreneurial Organization & Finance FIN 430 3
New Venture & Industry Analysis MKTG 450 3
Approved ENTR Elective (see current catalog) 3
Approved ENTR Elective (see current catalog) 3
electives - Number of electives may vary and will be determined at initial advising meeting.
Total Transfer Credits: ____ Total Credits Required: ____ Total Credits earned: ____ Minimum of 120 credits
*This course also satisfes the University’s information literacy requirement.
GUiDe To GRaDUaTion
B.S. in Business administration entrepreneurship Specialization
Below is an example plan of study for the B.S. in Business Administration program with an Entrepreneurship
specialization. This is meant to act as a guide, but need not be followed in the same order for every student.
Part-time students and those students transferring in credits from another university or college will need to
adjust their plan accordingly. This plan does not account for courses taken during summer sessions. Students
should consult with their adviser each semester prior to registration.
faLL SeMeSTeR SPRinG SeMeSTeR
freshmen
IDIS 101 Applied Learning & Study Skills
DVMA or MATH 111 College Algebra
General Education or Lower-Level Elective
General Education or Lower-Level Elective
General Education or Lower-Level Elective
CMAT 201 Communicating Effectively
WRIT 101 College Composition
General Education or Lower-Level Elective
General Education or Lower-Level Elective
General Education or Lower-Level Elective
Sophomore
ACCT 201 Intro to Financial Accounting
BULA 151 Business Law
OPRE 201 Intro to Business Statistics
General Education or Lower-Level Elective
General Education or Lower-Level Elective
ACCT 202 Intro to Managerial Accounting
ECON 200 Economic Way of Thinking
OPRE 202 Statistical Data Analysis
General Education or Elective
General Education or Elective
Junior
ENTR 300 The Entrepreneurial Experience
MGMT 301 Management & Organizational Behavior
MKTG 301 Marketing Management
MGMT 330 Personal & Professional Skills for Business
WRIT 300 Advanced Expository Writing
FIN 331 Financial Management
MGMT 315 Human Resource Management
MKTG 450 New Venture & Industry Analysis
OPRE 315 Business Apps. of Decision Science
Entrepreneurship Elective
Senior
ECON 305 Managerial Economics
FIN 430 Entrepreneurial Org. & Finance
INSS 300 Management Information Systems
MGMT 302 Global Business Environment
MGMT 339 Process & Operations Management
IDIS 302 Ethical Issues in Business & Society
MGMT 475 Strategic Management
Entrepreneurship Elective
Elective
Elective
important Student information:
• Maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0.
• Earn a minimum of “C-” in all required courses with the exception of non-Business electives.
• Earn a minimum grade of “C” in WRiT 300 and iDiS 302.
• Apply up to 60 credits of community college work or up to 90 credits of four-year college or university work
toward degree requirements, unless an articulation agreement stipulates otherwise.
• Complete at least 30 credits at the University of Baltimore.
• PLaCeMenT TeSTinG is required for MATH 111 College Algebra and WRIT 300 Advanced Expository Writing.
For complete information visit the following Web site:http://www.ubalt.edu/arc.
• Please check the current catalog for all courses that satisfy general education requirements
• The last 30 credit hours of your program must be taken at UB. To take courses outside UB toward your program,
you must obtain approval from your academic adviser.
Note: The provisions of this fact sheet are not to be regarded as a contract between the student and the University of Baltimore. The
Merrick School reserves the right to change courses, schedules, calendars, and any other provisions or requirements. Students are
responsible for the selection of courses, completion of degree requirements, and acquainting themselves with academic policies.
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PReReQUiSiTe CoURSeS
Course Course Title Course Description Prerequisite
Semesters
offered
aCCT 201
Introduction to
Financial Accounting
A comprehensive study of basic fnancial accounting processes
applicable to a service, merchandising and manufacturing
business. An analysis of transactions, journalizing, posting,
preparation of working papers and fnancial statements.
Fall and Spring
semesters and
occasionally in
the Summer
aCCT 202
Introduction to
Managerial Accounting
An introductory study of managerial accounting processes
including job order costing, process costing, cost-volume-proft
analysis, standard costs, activity-based costing, cost analysis,
budgeting and managerial decision making.
ACCT 201 or equivalent
with a minimum grade
of C
Fall and Spring
semesters and
occasionally in
the Summer
BULa 151 Business Law
A basic study of the judicial system, contracts, agency, fraud,
sale of personal property, warranties, transfer of title and legal
remedies.
Fall and Spring
semesters and
occasionally in
the Summer
CMaT 201
Communicating
Effecively
Introduction to oral communication: interpersonal, small group and
public speaking. Emphasis on accurately transmitting information,
using effective strategies for informing and persuading, using
effective communication techniques to work with others, and feeling
at ease in front of an audience.
Fall and Spring
semesters
CMaT 303
Oral Communication
in Business
Extensive practice in presentational speaking, briefng techniques,
the mechanics and dynamics of group meetings and the
development of interviewing, critical listening and interpersonal
communication skills. Laboratory fee required. Note: If students
have already completed CMAT 201, they don’t need to complete
CMAT 303.
Fall and Spring
semesters and
occasionally in
the Summer
eCon 200
The Economic Way of
Thinking
An economist sees the world in a unique way and is able to
provide a different perspective on many issues. This course
presents the “economic way of thinking” with an emphasis
on being able to make effective decisions in a wide variety of
economic and business situations. In addition, the “economic way
of thinking” is used to understand the impact of business and
government policies and actions on our daily lives.
Fall and Spring
semesters and
occasionally in
the Summer
MaTh 111 College Algebra
Provides students with more advanced skills required for high-level
applications of mathematics. Negative and rational exponents;
functions, their properties and operations including inverse
functions; linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational, absolute value,
exponential and logarithmic functions are explored. Students
develop graphical and algebraic skills and study applications of
concepts.
Adequate placement
test score or successful
completion of DVMA
95: Intermediate
Algebra
Fall and Spring
semesters and
occasionally in
the Summer
oPRe 201
Introduction to
Business Statistics
An introductory course in descriptive and inferential statistical
concepts and techniques used in business. The study of
probability concepts includes discrete and continuous probability
distributions. Topics in descriptive statistics explore measures of
location and dispersion and the correlation coeffcient. The study
of inferential statistics includes sampling distributions of statistics,
confdence interval estimation and an introduction to hypothesis
testing.
Adequate placement
test scores or
successful completion
of DVMA 95:
Intermediate Algebra
Fall and Spring
semesters and
occasionally in
the Summer
oPRe 202
Statistical Data
Analysis
A second course in the statistical analysis of data related to
business activities with emphasis on applications in various
functional areas including accounting, fnance, management,
marketing and operations management, among others. Topics
include estimation, hypothesis testing, contingency tables and
chi-square test, analysis of variance and covariance, simple and
multiple regression analysis and correlation analysis. Computer
implementation using Excel-based statistical data analysis or
other relevant software and interpretation of results for business
applications are emphasized.
OPRE 201 and INSS
100 or equivalent
Fall and Spring
semesters and
occasionally in
the Summer
5
BUSineSS CoRe ReQUiReMenTS
Course Course Title Course Description Prerequisite
Semesters
offered
eCon 305 Managerial Economics
Managers and business professionals need the wide variety of
tools provided by economic theory to deal with the many complex
issues facing organizations in today’s competitive global markets.
This course focuses on the economic forces affecting the process
of organizing economic activity. The primary tools of analysis are
imperfect information, transaction costs and the voluntary pursuit
of effciency.
ECON 200 or 3
hours of micro- or
macroeconomics
Fall and Spring
semesters and
occasionally in
the Summer
fin 331 Financial Management
An overview and understanding of fundamental principles of
fnancial decision making and their application to internal and
external problem solving by the business enterprise. Topics
include fnancial statement analysis and forecasting, time value of
money and security valuation, corporate capital budgeting, cost
of capital and capital structure. Thematic coverage encompasses
the traditional, international and ethical dimensions of fnancial
decision making.
ACCT 201 and
ECON 200 or 3
hours of micro- or
macroeconomics
Fall and Spring
semesters and
occasionally in
the Summer
inSS 300
Management Information
Systems
Provides a fundamental knowledge of information systems
and technology (IS&T) issues from the perspective of business
professionals. This includes information technology concepts and
vocabulary, as well as insights into IS&T applications in business
organizations. Topics include searching and extracting information
to solve business problems; the role of organizational context in
IS&T effectiveness; the economic, social, legal and ethical impacts
of IS&T; the systems life cycle approach; and key technologies
such as the Internet, networking and database management
systems.
Fall and Spring
semesters and
occasionally in
the Summer
MGMT 301
Management and
Organizational Behavior
An exploration into the functions of management, management
history, individual behavior, interpersonal relationships in
organizations, the nature of work, values and ethics, motivation and
morale, teamwork, communication and group dynamics, leadership
and supervision, and organizational structure and culture. Course
coverage includes global perspectives and signifcant research from
the behavioral sciences.
Fall and Spring
semesters and
occasionally in
the Summer
MGMT 302
Global Business
Environment
Enhances students’ abilities to operate successfully in today’s
multicultural, global environment. Students will gain a theoretical
basis for understanding key aspects of the global business
environment, as applied to small companies, multinational
corporations, multilateral institutions and nongovernmental
organizations. Students will explore the impact of globalization
at home and abroad. Course modules aim to broaden students’
understanding of similarities and differences among national
political economies, legal systems and sociocultural environments
including world religions, business ethics and social responsibility.
Students will survey business functions as they are applied to
expand and manage international operations.
Fall and Spring
semesters and
occasionally in
the Summer
MGMT 315
Human Resource
Management
An exploration of competence areas necessary for effectively
dealing with people in the workplace. Emphasis is placed
on practical application of knowledge gained in the areas of
human resource planning, job analysis, selection, training,
compensation and safety/health administration. An overview of
labor management relations is provided. Course coverage includes
diversity, ethics, communication and international considerations.
Fall and Spring
semesters and
occasionally in
the Summer
MGMT 330
Personal and Professional
Skills for Business
Provides students with the skills necessary to advance their career
development. Strategies and practices that allow the student
to successfully interface with potential employers are explored
and applied. Course modules include business etiquette and
professional behavior; appropriate use of workplace communication
techniques; written business communications; and showcasing
career building talents and skills within an organizational context.
Fall and Spring
semesters and
occasionally in
the Summer
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enTRePReneURShiP ReQUiReD CoURSeS
Course Course Title Course Description Prerequisite
Semesters
offered
enTR 300
The Entrepreneurial
Experience
The entrepreneurial process considered as a paradigm, tracing
the process and highlighting its practical applications. Special
emphasis on the creation and initial growth phases of new
ventures, with discussion of related ethical, international and legal
issues. Local entrepreneurs serve as guest speakers. Open to all
students, this course functions as a survey course as well as the
frst in the specialization in entrepreneurship sequence.
Fall and Spring
semesters and
occasionally in
the Summer
fin 430
Entrepreneurial
Organization & Finance
Provides knowledge and training in the area of capital acquisition
strategies and tactics through the life cycle of an entrepreneurial
venture and coverage of valuation techniques as applied to the
allocation of business areas. Topics include start-up and mezzanine
fnancing and bridging to initial public offers on the capital
budgeting and internal control techniques applied in the strategic
context developed in earlier courses.
FIN 331
Fall and Spring
semesters
MKTG 450
New Venture & Industry
Analysis
The use of information and marketing models to analyze
consumer and industrial markets. Students also build professional
competencies in using computers to analyze marketing information
used for market planning.
MKTG 301 Spring semester
BUSineSS CoRe ReQUiReMenTS (continued)
Course Course Title Course Description Prerequisite
Semesters
offered
MGMT 339
Process and Operations
Management
Provides an overview of managing critical resources effciently
and effectively to create physical goods, services and information
goods in manufacturing and service organizations. Topics include
operations strategy, project management, forecasting, location and
layout of facilities, capacity and process planning, upstream and
downstream supply chains and the role of the Internet, operations
and environment, matching supply and demand, scheduling,
job design and quality management. Integrated throughout are
considerations of ethics, information systems, people involved
and the domestic and international environment.
OPRE 315
Fall and Spring
semesters and
occasionally in
the Summer
MKTG 301 Marketing Management
A basic course in the contribution of marketing to the frm or
organization that includes decision-making tools for integrating
product, price, distribution, and communication decisions and
processes into an organization competing in a global environment.
Students also build skills in oral and written communication.
Fall and Spring
semesters and
occasionally in
the Summer
oPRe 315
Business Application of
Decision Science
A study of managerial decision-making processes using a decision
sciences approach. Topics include linear and integer models and
decision analysis and their application in investment problems,
media selection, market research, product mix, production
planning, personnel scheduling and transportation design, among
others. Special emphasis is on understanding the concepts and
computer implementation and interpreting the results to write
management reports.
MATH 111
Fall and Spring
semesters and
occasionally in
the Summer
MGMT 475 Strategic Management
This capstone course utilizes the case method to study
processes, strategy, change and policy issues arising at the
general management level. This course must be taken in the fnal
semester.
All upper-division core
courses
Fall, Spring
and Summer
semesters
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Choose two courses from the following:
Course Course Title Course Description Prerequisite
Semesters
offered
aCCT 301 Intermediate Accounting I
A study of fnancial accounting standard setting, the conceptual
framework underlying fnancial accounting, balance sheet and
income statement presentations, revenue and expense recognition
and accounting for current assets and current liabilities.
ACCT 202 or
equivalent with a
minimum grade of C
Fall and Spring
semesters
aCCT 317
Accounting Information
Systems
A study of fundamental accounting system concepts, the
technology of accounting systems, fle processing and databases,
the utilization of accounting system technology, accounting system
applications, the internal control of accounting information and the
development and operation of accounting systems. Projects use
manual and computer-based transaction processing systems.
Prior or concurrent
enrollment in ACCT 301
Fall and Spring
semesters
CSCe 400 Nonproft Management
Nonproft organizations are key to the functioning of civil society.
The United States has one of the world’s most vibrant nonproft
communities. In this practical skills course, students examine how
to carry out the responsibilities of organizing and managing a
nonproft, with focus on organizations framed under 501 (c)(3) of
the Internal Revenue Code. Students will explore effective mission,
incorporation and vision statements; board and staff roles and
relationships; ethics; budgets and fund raising; and maintaining
nonproft status. This course helps students meet a number of
American Humanics competency requirements.
CSCE 301 or
permission of the
CSCE program director
Offered by
the College of
Liberal Arts
enTR 330
Internal Control
and Growth for
Entrepreneurial Ventures
Primary focus on managerial accounting practices, diagnostic
analysis of fnancial statements and implementation of fnancial
and accounting management systems designed to enhance
the internal business control mechanism for an entrepreneurial
venture. Topics are covered in the context of strategic and tactical
decisions regarding entry into and exit from different product and
service markets.
ENTR 300, FIN 331 and
ACCT 201
Offered
according to
demand
enTR 460 Social Enterprise
Successful nonproft organizations are consistently challenged
to expand their impact, be socially responsible and fscally
accountable, and fnd new sources of revenue. In response,
more and more organizations are discovering innovative ways to
generate both fnancial and social returns on their investments.
Over this semester, students and selected nonprofts will learn
about successful ventures and engage in lectures and hands-
on work to determine the feasibility of entrepreneurial ideas,
recognize and overcome fnancial obstacles, and convert social
venture ideas into reality.
ENTR 320 and ENTR
430
Fall semester
enTR 497
Special Topics in
Entrepreneurship
The entrepreneurship faculty, from time to time, offer an
opportunity to integrate new material into the undergraduate
program refecting changes in the feld and in the educational
needs of students.
ENTR 300 Offered
according to
demand
MGMT 415
Compensation and
Performance Management
A study of the objectives, procedures and problems involved in
the establishment and administration of operative and executive
compensation plans. Detailed examinations of job descriptions
and evaluations, wage and salary structures, performance ratings,
incentive systems, related legislation and occupational information
are conducted.
MGMT 300 Fall semester
MKTG 420 Marketing Research
An analysis of the methods of collecting, analyzing and interpreting
marketing information and specifc applications of research to
problems in the marketing feld. Students build critical thinking
competencies in data interpretation.
MKTG 301 and OPRE
201
Fall semester
and occasionally
in the Summer
MKTG 440 Product Management
Examines methods of creating new ideas, developing product
prototypes, modifying existing products, evaluating market
response, and commercializing and launching new products and
services. Competitive and global changes and technological,
social, legal, economic and related issues are considered in the
assessment of market potential, corporate resource needs and
eventual success.
MKTG 301 Fall semester
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In this elucidation pertaining to business administration entrepreneurship.
GUIDE TO GRADUATION
B.S. in BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
www.ubalt.edu/entrepreneurship
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
SPECIALIZATION
1
The Merrick School of Business is committed to providing
the guidance and support you need to complete your program
in a timely manner. This Guide to Graduation provides the
in-depth information necessary to assist you in planning
your undergraduate academic career. It contains a complete
checklist of required courses and a suggested plan of study,
as well as detailed course information, including course
prerequisites and projected course offerings.
While this information will be helpful to you, you should also
contact the Merrick Advising Center. They are here to assist
you in planning your program plan of study and to answer any
questions that you may have. Advisers are available during
the day and the evening. Students in the online programs
and who do not have access to the campus will be advised
electronically. All new students are required to meet with an
adviser prior to registering for their frst semester to receive
a personalized program plan of study.
Although your academic adviser will assist you in planning
your program, it is ultimately your responsibility to complete
the degree requirements and acquaint yourself with the
University’s academic policies.
Call to schedule your advising appointment today!
ConTaCT info:
Merrick advising Center
Business Center Room 142
Phone: 410.837.4944
• for students with last names
beginning with a through K:
Judy Sabalauskas
Academic Adviser
Phone: 410-837-4944
[email protected]
• for students with last names
beginning with L through Z:
Jackie Lewis
Senior Academic Adviser
Phone: 410.837.4944
[email protected]
offce of Records and
Registration
www.ubalt.edu/records
offce of financial aid
www.ubalt.edu/fnancialaid
Bursar’s offce
www.ubalt.edu/bursar
2
PRoGRaM CheCKLiST effective fall 2009
B.S. in Business administration entrepreneurship Specialization
Name: Student ID Number: Semester:
DeGRee ReQUiReMenTS UB CoURSe CReDiTS Gen. eD. SeMeSTeR CoMPLeTeD
GeneRaL eDUCaTion anD UniveRSiTy ReQUiReMenTS
University Requirements Note: The following course is only required of UB freshmen.
Seminar – Applied Learning & Study Skills IDIS 101 2
Lower Division General education Requirements
English Composition WRIT 101 3 WRIT
Literature 3 ENGL
History or Philosophy 3 HIPL
Fine Arts 3 ART
Social Science 1 (Other than ECON) 3 SOSC 1
Biological & Physical Science 1 3 GSCI 1
Biological & Physical Science 2 (1 with lab) 4 GSCI 2
Upper Division General education Requirements
Ethical Issues in Business and Society IDIS 302 3 IDIS
Advanced Expository Writing (by 2
nd
semester in the program) WRIT 300 3 WRIT
BUSineSS ReQUiReMenTS
Lower Division Business Core Requirements
Introduction to Financial Accounting ACCT 201 3
Introduction to Managerial Accounting ACCT 202 3
Business Law I BULA 151 3
Oral Communications CMAT 201 or 303 3 CMAT
The Economic Way of Thinking ECON 200 3 SOSC 2
College Algebra MATH 111 3 MATH
Introduction to Business Statistics OPRE 201 3 MATH
Statistical Data Analysis OPRE 202 3
Business Core Requirements
Managerial Economics ECON 305 3
Financial Management FIN 331 3
Management Information Systems INSS 300* 3 COSC
Management & Organizational Behavior MGMT 301 3
Global Business Environment MGMT 302 3
Human Resource Management MGMT 315 3
Personal & Professional Skills for Business MGMT 330 1
Process & Operations Management MGMT 339 3
Marketing Management MKTG 301 3
Business Application of Decision Science OPRE 315 3
Strategic Management taken in fnal semester MGMT 475 3
enTRePReneURShiP ReQUiReMenTS
The Entrepreneurial Experience ENTR 300 3
Entrepreneurial Organization & Finance FIN 430 3
New Venture & Industry Analysis MKTG 450 3
Approved ENTR Elective (see current catalog) 3
Approved ENTR Elective (see current catalog) 3
electives - Number of electives may vary and will be determined at initial advising meeting.
Total Transfer Credits: ____ Total Credits Required: ____ Total Credits earned: ____ Minimum of 120 credits
*This course also satisfes the University’s information literacy requirement.
3
PRoGRaM CheCKLiST effective fall 2009
B.S. in Business administration entrepreneurship Specialization
Name: Student ID Number: Semester:
DeGRee ReQUiReMenTS UB CoURSe CReDiTS Gen. eD. SeMeSTeR CoMPLeTeD
GeneRaL eDUCaTion anD UniveRSiTy ReQUiReMenTS
University Requirements Note: The following course is only required of UB freshmen.
Seminar – Applied Learning & Study Skills IDIS 101 2
Lower Division General education Requirements
English Composition WRIT 101 3 WRIT
Literature 3 ENGL
History or Philosophy 3 HIPL
Fine Arts 3 ART
Social Science 1 (Other than ECON) 3 SOSC 1
Biological & Physical Science 1 3 GSCI 1
Biological & Physical Science 2 (1 with lab) 4 GSCI 2
Upper Division General education Requirements
Ethical Issues in Business and Society IDIS 302 3 IDIS
Advanced Expository Writing (by 2
nd
semester in the program) WRIT 300 3 WRIT
BUSineSS ReQUiReMenTS
Lower Division Business Core Requirements
Introduction to Financial Accounting ACCT 201 3
Introduction to Managerial Accounting ACCT 202 3
Business Law I BULA 151 3
Oral Communications CMAT 201 or 303 3 CMAT
The Economic Way of Thinking ECON 200 3 SOSC 2
College Algebra MATH 111 3 MATH
Introduction to Business Statistics OPRE 201 3 MATH
Statistical Data Analysis OPRE 202 3
Business Core Requirements
Managerial Economics ECON 305 3
Financial Management FIN 331 3
Management Information Systems INSS 300* 3 COSC
Management & Organizational Behavior MGMT 301 3
Global Business Environment MGMT 302 3
Human Resource Management MGMT 315 3
Personal & Professional Skills for Business MGMT 330 1
Process & Operations Management MGMT 339 3
Marketing Management MKTG 301 3
Business Application of Decision Science OPRE 315 3
Strategic Management taken in fnal semester MGMT 475 3
enTRePReneURShiP ReQUiReMenTS
The Entrepreneurial Experience ENTR 300 3
Entrepreneurial Organization & Finance FIN 430 3
New Venture & Industry Analysis MKTG 450 3
Approved ENTR Elective (see current catalog) 3
Approved ENTR Elective (see current catalog) 3
electives - Number of electives may vary and will be determined at initial advising meeting.
Total Transfer Credits: ____ Total Credits Required: ____ Total Credits earned: ____ Minimum of 120 credits
*This course also satisfes the University’s information literacy requirement.
GUiDe To GRaDUaTion
B.S. in Business administration entrepreneurship Specialization
Below is an example plan of study for the B.S. in Business Administration program with an Entrepreneurship
specialization. This is meant to act as a guide, but need not be followed in the same order for every student.
Part-time students and those students transferring in credits from another university or college will need to
adjust their plan accordingly. This plan does not account for courses taken during summer sessions. Students
should consult with their adviser each semester prior to registration.
faLL SeMeSTeR SPRinG SeMeSTeR
freshmen
IDIS 101 Applied Learning & Study Skills
DVMA or MATH 111 College Algebra
General Education or Lower-Level Elective
General Education or Lower-Level Elective
General Education or Lower-Level Elective
CMAT 201 Communicating Effectively
WRIT 101 College Composition
General Education or Lower-Level Elective
General Education or Lower-Level Elective
General Education or Lower-Level Elective
Sophomore
ACCT 201 Intro to Financial Accounting
BULA 151 Business Law
OPRE 201 Intro to Business Statistics
General Education or Lower-Level Elective
General Education or Lower-Level Elective
ACCT 202 Intro to Managerial Accounting
ECON 200 Economic Way of Thinking
OPRE 202 Statistical Data Analysis
General Education or Elective
General Education or Elective
Junior
ENTR 300 The Entrepreneurial Experience
MGMT 301 Management & Organizational Behavior
MKTG 301 Marketing Management
MGMT 330 Personal & Professional Skills for Business
WRIT 300 Advanced Expository Writing
FIN 331 Financial Management
MGMT 315 Human Resource Management
MKTG 450 New Venture & Industry Analysis
OPRE 315 Business Apps. of Decision Science
Entrepreneurship Elective
Senior
ECON 305 Managerial Economics
FIN 430 Entrepreneurial Org. & Finance
INSS 300 Management Information Systems
MGMT 302 Global Business Environment
MGMT 339 Process & Operations Management
IDIS 302 Ethical Issues in Business & Society
MGMT 475 Strategic Management
Entrepreneurship Elective
Elective
Elective
important Student information:
• Maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0.
• Earn a minimum of “C-” in all required courses with the exception of non-Business electives.
• Earn a minimum grade of “C” in WRiT 300 and iDiS 302.
• Apply up to 60 credits of community college work or up to 90 credits of four-year college or university work
toward degree requirements, unless an articulation agreement stipulates otherwise.
• Complete at least 30 credits at the University of Baltimore.
• PLaCeMenT TeSTinG is required for MATH 111 College Algebra and WRIT 300 Advanced Expository Writing.
For complete information visit the following Web site:http://www.ubalt.edu/arc.
• Please check the current catalog for all courses that satisfy general education requirements
• The last 30 credit hours of your program must be taken at UB. To take courses outside UB toward your program,
you must obtain approval from your academic adviser.
Note: The provisions of this fact sheet are not to be regarded as a contract between the student and the University of Baltimore. The
Merrick School reserves the right to change courses, schedules, calendars, and any other provisions or requirements. Students are
responsible for the selection of courses, completion of degree requirements, and acquainting themselves with academic policies.
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PReReQUiSiTe CoURSeS
Course Course Title Course Description Prerequisite
Semesters
offered
aCCT 201
Introduction to
Financial Accounting
A comprehensive study of basic fnancial accounting processes
applicable to a service, merchandising and manufacturing
business. An analysis of transactions, journalizing, posting,
preparation of working papers and fnancial statements.
Fall and Spring
semesters and
occasionally in
the Summer
aCCT 202
Introduction to
Managerial Accounting
An introductory study of managerial accounting processes
including job order costing, process costing, cost-volume-proft
analysis, standard costs, activity-based costing, cost analysis,
budgeting and managerial decision making.
ACCT 201 or equivalent
with a minimum grade
of C
Fall and Spring
semesters and
occasionally in
the Summer
BULa 151 Business Law
A basic study of the judicial system, contracts, agency, fraud,
sale of personal property, warranties, transfer of title and legal
remedies.
Fall and Spring
semesters and
occasionally in
the Summer
CMaT 201
Communicating
Effecively
Introduction to oral communication: interpersonal, small group and
public speaking. Emphasis on accurately transmitting information,
using effective strategies for informing and persuading, using
effective communication techniques to work with others, and feeling
at ease in front of an audience.
Fall and Spring
semesters
CMaT 303
Oral Communication
in Business
Extensive practice in presentational speaking, briefng techniques,
the mechanics and dynamics of group meetings and the
development of interviewing, critical listening and interpersonal
communication skills. Laboratory fee required. Note: If students
have already completed CMAT 201, they don’t need to complete
CMAT 303.
Fall and Spring
semesters and
occasionally in
the Summer
eCon 200
The Economic Way of
Thinking
An economist sees the world in a unique way and is able to
provide a different perspective on many issues. This course
presents the “economic way of thinking” with an emphasis
on being able to make effective decisions in a wide variety of
economic and business situations. In addition, the “economic way
of thinking” is used to understand the impact of business and
government policies and actions on our daily lives.
Fall and Spring
semesters and
occasionally in
the Summer
MaTh 111 College Algebra
Provides students with more advanced skills required for high-level
applications of mathematics. Negative and rational exponents;
functions, their properties and operations including inverse
functions; linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational, absolute value,
exponential and logarithmic functions are explored. Students
develop graphical and algebraic skills and study applications of
concepts.
Adequate placement
test score or successful
completion of DVMA
95: Intermediate
Algebra
Fall and Spring
semesters and
occasionally in
the Summer
oPRe 201
Introduction to
Business Statistics
An introductory course in descriptive and inferential statistical
concepts and techniques used in business. The study of
probability concepts includes discrete and continuous probability
distributions. Topics in descriptive statistics explore measures of
location and dispersion and the correlation coeffcient. The study
of inferential statistics includes sampling distributions of statistics,
confdence interval estimation and an introduction to hypothesis
testing.
Adequate placement
test scores or
successful completion
of DVMA 95:
Intermediate Algebra
Fall and Spring
semesters and
occasionally in
the Summer
oPRe 202
Statistical Data
Analysis
A second course in the statistical analysis of data related to
business activities with emphasis on applications in various
functional areas including accounting, fnance, management,
marketing and operations management, among others. Topics
include estimation, hypothesis testing, contingency tables and
chi-square test, analysis of variance and covariance, simple and
multiple regression analysis and correlation analysis. Computer
implementation using Excel-based statistical data analysis or
other relevant software and interpretation of results for business
applications are emphasized.
OPRE 201 and INSS
100 or equivalent
Fall and Spring
semesters and
occasionally in
the Summer
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BUSineSS CoRe ReQUiReMenTS
Course Course Title Course Description Prerequisite
Semesters
offered
eCon 305 Managerial Economics
Managers and business professionals need the wide variety of
tools provided by economic theory to deal with the many complex
issues facing organizations in today’s competitive global markets.
This course focuses on the economic forces affecting the process
of organizing economic activity. The primary tools of analysis are
imperfect information, transaction costs and the voluntary pursuit
of effciency.
ECON 200 or 3
hours of micro- or
macroeconomics
Fall and Spring
semesters and
occasionally in
the Summer
fin 331 Financial Management
An overview and understanding of fundamental principles of
fnancial decision making and their application to internal and
external problem solving by the business enterprise. Topics
include fnancial statement analysis and forecasting, time value of
money and security valuation, corporate capital budgeting, cost
of capital and capital structure. Thematic coverage encompasses
the traditional, international and ethical dimensions of fnancial
decision making.
ACCT 201 and
ECON 200 or 3
hours of micro- or
macroeconomics
Fall and Spring
semesters and
occasionally in
the Summer
inSS 300
Management Information
Systems
Provides a fundamental knowledge of information systems
and technology (IS&T) issues from the perspective of business
professionals. This includes information technology concepts and
vocabulary, as well as insights into IS&T applications in business
organizations. Topics include searching and extracting information
to solve business problems; the role of organizational context in
IS&T effectiveness; the economic, social, legal and ethical impacts
of IS&T; the systems life cycle approach; and key technologies
such as the Internet, networking and database management
systems.
Fall and Spring
semesters and
occasionally in
the Summer
MGMT 301
Management and
Organizational Behavior
An exploration into the functions of management, management
history, individual behavior, interpersonal relationships in
organizations, the nature of work, values and ethics, motivation and
morale, teamwork, communication and group dynamics, leadership
and supervision, and organizational structure and culture. Course
coverage includes global perspectives and signifcant research from
the behavioral sciences.
Fall and Spring
semesters and
occasionally in
the Summer
MGMT 302
Global Business
Environment
Enhances students’ abilities to operate successfully in today’s
multicultural, global environment. Students will gain a theoretical
basis for understanding key aspects of the global business
environment, as applied to small companies, multinational
corporations, multilateral institutions and nongovernmental
organizations. Students will explore the impact of globalization
at home and abroad. Course modules aim to broaden students’
understanding of similarities and differences among national
political economies, legal systems and sociocultural environments
including world religions, business ethics and social responsibility.
Students will survey business functions as they are applied to
expand and manage international operations.
Fall and Spring
semesters and
occasionally in
the Summer
MGMT 315
Human Resource
Management
An exploration of competence areas necessary for effectively
dealing with people in the workplace. Emphasis is placed
on practical application of knowledge gained in the areas of
human resource planning, job analysis, selection, training,
compensation and safety/health administration. An overview of
labor management relations is provided. Course coverage includes
diversity, ethics, communication and international considerations.
Fall and Spring
semesters and
occasionally in
the Summer
MGMT 330
Personal and Professional
Skills for Business
Provides students with the skills necessary to advance their career
development. Strategies and practices that allow the student
to successfully interface with potential employers are explored
and applied. Course modules include business etiquette and
professional behavior; appropriate use of workplace communication
techniques; written business communications; and showcasing
career building talents and skills within an organizational context.
Fall and Spring
semesters and
occasionally in
the Summer
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enTRePReneURShiP ReQUiReD CoURSeS
Course Course Title Course Description Prerequisite
Semesters
offered
enTR 300
The Entrepreneurial
Experience
The entrepreneurial process considered as a paradigm, tracing
the process and highlighting its practical applications. Special
emphasis on the creation and initial growth phases of new
ventures, with discussion of related ethical, international and legal
issues. Local entrepreneurs serve as guest speakers. Open to all
students, this course functions as a survey course as well as the
frst in the specialization in entrepreneurship sequence.
Fall and Spring
semesters and
occasionally in
the Summer
fin 430
Entrepreneurial
Organization & Finance
Provides knowledge and training in the area of capital acquisition
strategies and tactics through the life cycle of an entrepreneurial
venture and coverage of valuation techniques as applied to the
allocation of business areas. Topics include start-up and mezzanine
fnancing and bridging to initial public offers on the capital
budgeting and internal control techniques applied in the strategic
context developed in earlier courses.
FIN 331
Fall and Spring
semesters
MKTG 450
New Venture & Industry
Analysis
The use of information and marketing models to analyze
consumer and industrial markets. Students also build professional
competencies in using computers to analyze marketing information
used for market planning.
MKTG 301 Spring semester
BUSineSS CoRe ReQUiReMenTS (continued)
Course Course Title Course Description Prerequisite
Semesters
offered
MGMT 339
Process and Operations
Management
Provides an overview of managing critical resources effciently
and effectively to create physical goods, services and information
goods in manufacturing and service organizations. Topics include
operations strategy, project management, forecasting, location and
layout of facilities, capacity and process planning, upstream and
downstream supply chains and the role of the Internet, operations
and environment, matching supply and demand, scheduling,
job design and quality management. Integrated throughout are
considerations of ethics, information systems, people involved
and the domestic and international environment.
OPRE 315
Fall and Spring
semesters and
occasionally in
the Summer
MKTG 301 Marketing Management
A basic course in the contribution of marketing to the frm or
organization that includes decision-making tools for integrating
product, price, distribution, and communication decisions and
processes into an organization competing in a global environment.
Students also build skills in oral and written communication.
Fall and Spring
semesters and
occasionally in
the Summer
oPRe 315
Business Application of
Decision Science
A study of managerial decision-making processes using a decision
sciences approach. Topics include linear and integer models and
decision analysis and their application in investment problems,
media selection, market research, product mix, production
planning, personnel scheduling and transportation design, among
others. Special emphasis is on understanding the concepts and
computer implementation and interpreting the results to write
management reports.
MATH 111
Fall and Spring
semesters and
occasionally in
the Summer
MGMT 475 Strategic Management
This capstone course utilizes the case method to study
processes, strategy, change and policy issues arising at the
general management level. This course must be taken in the fnal
semester.
All upper-division core
courses
Fall, Spring
and Summer
semesters
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Choose two courses from the following:
Course Course Title Course Description Prerequisite
Semesters
offered
aCCT 301 Intermediate Accounting I
A study of fnancial accounting standard setting, the conceptual
framework underlying fnancial accounting, balance sheet and
income statement presentations, revenue and expense recognition
and accounting for current assets and current liabilities.
ACCT 202 or
equivalent with a
minimum grade of C
Fall and Spring
semesters
aCCT 317
Accounting Information
Systems
A study of fundamental accounting system concepts, the
technology of accounting systems, fle processing and databases,
the utilization of accounting system technology, accounting system
applications, the internal control of accounting information and the
development and operation of accounting systems. Projects use
manual and computer-based transaction processing systems.
Prior or concurrent
enrollment in ACCT 301
Fall and Spring
semesters
CSCe 400 Nonproft Management
Nonproft organizations are key to the functioning of civil society.
The United States has one of the world’s most vibrant nonproft
communities. In this practical skills course, students examine how
to carry out the responsibilities of organizing and managing a
nonproft, with focus on organizations framed under 501 (c)(3) of
the Internal Revenue Code. Students will explore effective mission,
incorporation and vision statements; board and staff roles and
relationships; ethics; budgets and fund raising; and maintaining
nonproft status. This course helps students meet a number of
American Humanics competency requirements.
CSCE 301 or
permission of the
CSCE program director
Offered by
the College of
Liberal Arts
enTR 330
Internal Control
and Growth for
Entrepreneurial Ventures
Primary focus on managerial accounting practices, diagnostic
analysis of fnancial statements and implementation of fnancial
and accounting management systems designed to enhance
the internal business control mechanism for an entrepreneurial
venture. Topics are covered in the context of strategic and tactical
decisions regarding entry into and exit from different product and
service markets.
ENTR 300, FIN 331 and
ACCT 201
Offered
according to
demand
enTR 460 Social Enterprise
Successful nonproft organizations are consistently challenged
to expand their impact, be socially responsible and fscally
accountable, and fnd new sources of revenue. In response,
more and more organizations are discovering innovative ways to
generate both fnancial and social returns on their investments.
Over this semester, students and selected nonprofts will learn
about successful ventures and engage in lectures and hands-
on work to determine the feasibility of entrepreneurial ideas,
recognize and overcome fnancial obstacles, and convert social
venture ideas into reality.
ENTR 320 and ENTR
430
Fall semester
enTR 497
Special Topics in
Entrepreneurship
The entrepreneurship faculty, from time to time, offer an
opportunity to integrate new material into the undergraduate
program refecting changes in the feld and in the educational
needs of students.
ENTR 300 Offered
according to
demand
MGMT 415
Compensation and
Performance Management
A study of the objectives, procedures and problems involved in
the establishment and administration of operative and executive
compensation plans. Detailed examinations of job descriptions
and evaluations, wage and salary structures, performance ratings,
incentive systems, related legislation and occupational information
are conducted.
MGMT 300 Fall semester
MKTG 420 Marketing Research
An analysis of the methods of collecting, analyzing and interpreting
marketing information and specifc applications of research to
problems in the marketing feld. Students build critical thinking
competencies in data interpretation.
MKTG 301 and OPRE
201
Fall semester
and occasionally
in the Summer
MKTG 440 Product Management
Examines methods of creating new ideas, developing product
prototypes, modifying existing products, evaluating market
response, and commercializing and launching new products and
services. Competitive and global changes and technological,
social, legal, economic and related issues are considered in the
assessment of market potential, corporate resource needs and
eventual success.
MKTG 301 Fall semester
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