College of Business
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
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
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. Business Core Courses The following core courses are required for all two‑year associate's degree business administration programs (27 semester hours):
ACCT 220 Principles of Accounting I ACCT 221 Principles of Accounting II ECON 200 Principles of Macroeconomics ECON 201 Principles in Microeconomics BUAD 220 Principles of Management BUAD 310 Business Law BUAD 311 Business Communications MRKT 326 Principles of Marketing SYSA 340 Management Information Systems
The following core courses are required for all minors in business except for accounting, business information assurance management, economics, and hospitality management, (18 semester hours):
ACCT 220 Principles of Accounting I ACCT 221 Principles of Accounting II ECON 200 Principles of Macroeconomics ECON 201 Principles of Microeconomics BUAD 220 Principles of Management MRKT 326 Principles of Marketing
The following core courses are required for all business administration certificate programs (12 semester hours):
ACCT 220 Principles of Accounting I BUAD 199 Organizational Leadership OR BUAD 220 Principles of Management BUAD 260 Business Mathematics OR FNCE 200 Personal Finance ECON 200 Principles of Macroeconomics
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.MARKETING (MRKT)A major in marketing consists of ACCT 180, 220, 221; ECON 200, 201; BUAD 220, 310, 311, 350, 390, 435, 493; MRKT 326, 377, 445, 477, 480, 485; SYSA 340, 360; and FNCE 320.
An Associate of Arts degree in sales/retail management consists of the nine core courses plus MRKT 377, 445, and 480.
A minor in marketing consists of the business minor core and two of the following: MRKT 377, 445, or 480.
A certificate in sales/retail management consists of the four core courses plus MRKT 445 and 480.