2007-2008 Catalog (PDF) - Colorado State University-Pueblo

CSU-Pueblo
THE HASAN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Dr. Michael Fronmueller, Dean
Majors:
Minors:
Accreditation
Accounting (BSBA)
Business Management (BSBA)
Emphasis Areas:
Information Technology
Marketing
Computer Information Systems (BS)
Economics (BSBA)
Joint BSBA/MBA
Joint BS-CIS/MBA
MBA
(See the Graduate Studies section of
this catalog for more information.)
Accounting
Business Administration
Computer Information Systems
Computer Security
Economics
Marketing
Non-Profit Management
Supervisory Management
The business majors (BSBA) of the Hasan School of
Business are accredited by AACSB International – The
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of
Business. AACSB is a not-for-profit corporation of
educational institutions, corporations and other
organizations devoted to the promotion and improvement
of higher education in business administration
and management. Organized in 1916, AACSB
International is the premier accrediting agency for
bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs in
business administration and accounting.
Mission
The mission of the Hasan School of Business is to
provide quality undergraduate and graduate business
education for a diverse student population. Our
educational programs prepare our students to become
business and industry leaders through our strong
professional focus on contemporary business
practices, managerial and entrepreneurial skills,
current practices in computer information systems and
information technology, and the global economy. Our
faculty members remain current in their fields by
engaging in intellectual pursuits that focus on applied
discipline-based scholarship and instructional development.
Our outreach activities, developed in partnership
with the community, serve to enhance the quality of life
and economic well-being in southeastern Colorado.
Undergraduate Majors
The Hasan School of Business offers undergraduate
degrees in accounting, business management,
business management with an information technology
emphasis, business management with a marketing
emphasis, computer information systems, and
economics. Graduates will be able to successfully
compete for appropriate entry-level positions in private
firms, non-profit organizations or government. The
accounting major prepares majors for professional
careers in accounting. The knowledge and skills
acquired in the business management major can be
used in a number of areas including human resource
and operations management. The business management
major with an emphasis in marketing prepares
the graduate to successfully promote and sell goods
and services. The CIS major degree prepares
graduates for successful careers in the computer
information systems and information technology (IT)
fields. Economics majors are particularly well prepared
to enter graduate programs in business, in addition to
assuming entry-level positions in business firms, nonprofit
organizations or government, as well as,
positions in banking, financial analysis, and related
financial services industries.
NOTE: Students planning to take professional
certification exams in any field are encouraged to
consult with their faculty advisor to understand any
additional requirements.
The Hasan School of Business has identified the
following learning goals for general knowledge and
skills:
• Communication Skills: Effectively communicate
ideas, observations, conclusions and recommendations
to others in a variety of professional
settings using appropriate written and oral
communication skills.
• Values, Ethics, and Professionalism: Effectively
identify goals and principles of ethical practice;
adhere to principles of professional conduct and
high standards of quality in all undertakings.
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