College of Business
Students majoring in the College of Business will satisfactorily complete at least one course in each of the following areas of instruction, plus both math courses from the selection provided below. Communication COMM 110 Principles of Speech COMM 211 Argumentation and Debate
English ENGL 202 Writing and Literature ENGL 272 Introduction to Technical Communication ENGL 302 Advanced Writing Language One course in a modern language Computer Science CSCI 150 Introduction to Computers CSCI 190 Computer Science I Mathematics MATH 123 Elementary Statistics MATH 132 Fundamentals of Calculus I
English ENGL 202 Writing and Literature ENGL 272 Introduction to Technical Communication ENGL 302 Advanced Writing
Language One course in a modern language
Computer Science CSCI 150 Introduction to Computers CSCI 190 Computer Science I
Mathematics MATH 123 Elementary Statistics MATH 132 Fundamentals of Calculus I
Business Core Courses The following core courses are required for four-year programs in business management, economics, entrepreneurship, finance, human resource management, international business, and operations and logistics (45 semester hours):
Transfer students wishing to earn a bachelor's degree in business must complete 15 upper-level hours in their major at The University of Findlay.
The following core courses are required for all two‑year associate's degree business administration programs (27 semester hours):
Prerequisite Requirements All students enrolling in upper‑level business courses (other than core courses) are required to: 1. Successfully complete ACCT 220 and 221 and ECON 200 and 201. 2. Meet all other prerequisites for the course(s). Experiential LearningThe College of Business believes that student learning outcomes and self-motivation are enhanced through experiential, as well as classroom, learning. Therefore, the College of Business encourages all students to engage in internships, student organization, class research and projects, publications, and conference presentations.Student Organizations in the College of BusinessStudents in Free Enterprise (SIFE) is a student-directed free market economic education program at The University of Findlay. SIFE's mission is to create better understanding of and greater appreciation for the free enterprise system. Enrollment in the SIFE program is open to all full-time students of the University. The University of Findlay has participated in this program since 1977 and has won several national championships and regional competitions.In addition, there are clubs for students interested in accounting, hospitality management, human resource management, investments, marketing, and operations management.CPA/CMA Track Professional Licensure ProgramsStudents interested in obtaining the Certified Public Accounting (CPA) license or the Certified Management Accounting (CMA) license may do so by applying for and being accepted into the CPA track and/or the CMA track programs. The CPA track is restricted to students majoring in financial accounting. The CMA track is available to students pursuing majors in managerial accounting, economics, and/or finance. Additional details on these programs may be obtained from any accounting faculty member or from the office of the dean in the College of Business.The Dana Scholars ProgramOutstanding junior-level business students may be selected for the Dana Scholars Program upon the recommnedation of their faculty adviser. Participation in the Program is limited to no more than 12 students who are mentored by a distinguished business executive (the holder of the Dana Chair). Selected students will sign up for a special section of BUAD 495, Seminar in Business Administration and will have the opportunity to personally learn from a variety of business executives from throughout the region. Additional details on the Dana Scholars Program may be obtained from the office of the dean in the College of Business.BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (BUAD) A major in business management consists of the 15 core courses plus BUAD 395, 400, 492; MRKT 377; ECON 320; and FNCE 360.
A major in entrepreneurship consists of the 15 core courses plus PBAD 212; BUAD 150, 240, 395, 492; and FNCE 360.A major in human resource management consists of the 15 core courses plus BUAD 400, 425, 430, 492, ECON 320; and FNCE 360.
A major in international business consists of the 15 core courses plus BUAD 352, 354, 400, 492; ECON 320; and BLMC 240. In addition, students must complete two semesters of a language.
A major in operations and logistics consists of the 15 corse courses plus BUAD 354, 400, 435, 440, ACCT 390, and ECON 320.An Associate of Arts degree in financial management consists of the nine core courses plus BUAD 199, 240; and ACCT 180.
An Associate of Arts degree in human resource management consists of the nine core courses plus BUAD 400, 425, and 430.
An Associate of Arts degree in small business/entrepreneurship consists of the nine core courses plus BUAD 150, 240, and 395.
A minor in business administration consists of the business minor core and two business electives other than the following: BUAD 110, ECON 199, or FNCE 100.
A minor in business management consists of the business minor core and two of the following: BUAD 400, 492, or FNCE 360.A minor in entrepreneurship consists of the business minor core and two of the following: BUAD 150, 240, or 395.
A minor in human resource management consists of the business minor and two of the following: BUAD 400, 425, or 430.
A minor in international business consists of the business minor core and two of the following: BUAD 350, 352, or 354.
A minor in operations and logistics consists of the business minor core and SYSA 360, BUAD 435, and 400.A certificate in small business/entrepreneurship consists of the four core courses plus BUAD 150 and 395.
