School of Business: Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Undergraduate Level

What is Advanced Standing? Advanced Standing is a status that can be achieved in the SUU School of Business by completing all of the prerequisites for the business majors (ACCT 2010, 2020; ECON 2010, 2020; MATH 2040 and CSIS 2010). Advanced Standing must be awarded prior to enrollment in any upper-division business courses (3000-4000 level). http://www.suu.edu/business/adv-standing.html
Is Advanced Standing required of all majors? No, the only majors who will apply for Advanced Standing are the business majors (Accounting, Business Education Finance, Management & Marketing). Majors in Hotel, Resort & Hospitality Management and Economics will not apply for Advanced Standing, but will need approval to take any 3000-4000 level courses in the SUU School of Business.
When do I apply for Advanced Standing and how do I apply? An application for Advanced Standing should be submitted by the student during the term that the prerequisites are being completed. An application may be picked up in the SUU School of Business Office or can be accessed on the following web-site: http://www.suu.edu/business/pdf/advstandapp.pdf . The completed application is then turned into the SUU Business Advisor.
Is it necessary to declare my major in business quickly? It is recommended that a student declare their major in any area of business as soon as possible (since some courses are limited to business majors only). Without an accurate major declaration, many course offerings may not be available. In addition, proper declaration of a student’s major will insure that scholarships and award recipients are identified quickly and accurately.
What is the pre-business core? The pre-business core is the list of prerequisite courses required for Advanced Standing. The pre-business core consists of the following courses: ACCT 2010, 2020; ECON 2010, 2020; BA 1000; CSIS 2010; MATH 2040, 1100 (or ECON 2500); ENGL 2040; and PSY 1010 or SOC 1010. This selection of courses should be taken before a student begins the upper-division business major courses. The first 7 courses listed above are the specific courses that are required to apply for advanced standing. http://www.suu.edu/business/pre-bus-core.html .
What majors does the SUU School of Business offer? The SUU School of Business offers four business majors: Accounting, Finance, Management and Marketing. All four business majors are composite majors. Composite majors do not require a minor. In addition, the school offers three non-business majors: Business Education; Hotel, Resort & Hospitality Management and Economics. The requirements may be viewed on the following web-site: http://www.suu.edu/business/advisement.html
What are the math requirements for the business majors? The math requirements for Accounting, Economics, Finance, Management and Marketing consist of the following courses: College Algebra (MATH 1050), Business Statistics (MATH 2040) and Business Calculus (MATH 1100 or 1210) or Quantitative Methods (ECON 2500).
How do I calculate my GPA? Each core area in the SUU School of Business must be met with a 2.5 GPA (grade point average) or better. To calculate whether the GPA has been met, the following worksheet can be used (click on web-site and select Business GPA calculator): http://www.suu.edu/business/advisement.html
How do I know if my courses will transfer to SUU? There are two areas that need to be addressed in relation to transferable equivalents: One, the general education course evaluation and two, the major course evaluation. If a student is transferring general education courses, the first contact should be the SUU Registration Office. Any general education courses that will be evaluated will be handled through the registration office ~ 435-586-7715. The business major courses will be evaluated by the SUU School of Business. If a student is transferring within the State of Utah, many of the prerequisites have already been articulated: http://www.suu.edu/business/transfer.html . If the course in question is not listed on the web-site, it is preferred to have the business school evaluate the content. Contact the SUU Business Advisor for an evaluation ~ 435-586-5462.
When should I begin taking my prerequisites for my major? Many students elect to begin their college experience with general education courses and many students can take up to two terms in the general education before they must begin prerequisites in their major. However, it is necessary for business majors to take math courses quickly as part of the general education process. The following web-site will provide a four-year sequenced structure for any potential major found in the SUU School of Business (click on web-site and select 4-year Schedules): http://www.suu.edu/business/advisement.html.
How many credits do I need to graduate? To graduate from SUU a student must accrue 120 total credits (40 upper-division credits). http://www.suu.edu/business/graduation.html
Do I need to take electives to graduate? Students pursuing a degree from SUU must complete their general education requirements, major requirements and minor requirements (if needed for their major). If the above requirements equal 120 total hours (40 upper-division hours), no electives are necessary.
Which catalog do I use? The catalog to be used will be determined by the student’s first term enrolled at SUU. If the student remains at SUU (enrolled continuously), the catalog will not change. If a student leaves SUU for over one term, the student will be put on the catalog the year of re-enrollment. If a student will be leaving for over 1 term, it is advisable to apply for a ‘deferral of catalog’ through the SUU Admission Office. If this is done, arrangements can be made to use the original catalog upon return to SUU.
What courses are available in the SUU School of Business and how do I know if I can take them? All of the course descriptions for the business courses are found at the following site: http://www.suu.edu/business/pdf/course-descriptions.pdf . The prerequisites and the term offered are also found at this site.
If I have questions concerning the career opportunities in a business major, with whom would I speak?   All of the department chairman and faculty can be accessed by selecting the appropriate discipline:
  · ACCOUNTING    http://www.suu.edu/business/acct/faculty.html
  · ECONOMICS AND FINANCE http://www.suu.edu/business/econ/faculty.html
  · MANAGEMENT AND MARKETING http://www.suu.edu/business/mgmt/faculty.html
If I am a Hotel, Resort & Hospitality Management Major, do I have to take the pre-business core? No, the pre-business core and advanced standing is for the business majors only. To take the 3000 level courses in the HRHM major, it will only be necessary to take courses in the proper prerequisite order. See the course descriptions link for prerequisite information: http://www.suu.edu/business/pdf/course-descriptions.pdf

Graduate Level

What graduate programs are offered on the SUU campus in the School of Business? The SUU School of Business offers two masters degrees, the Master of Accountancy (MAcc) degree and the Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree.
What requirements are necessary to apply to the graduate degrees in business?
Either graduate program in the SUU School of Business requires the following:
1. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
2. Bachelor’s degree in a business related field or completion of the foundation core *
3. Minimum GPA (in the last 60 credit hours) of 3.0 or better.
4. GMAT or GRE test score
5. Index score of 1150 or better (The index score is computed by taking your GPA (last 60 credits) X 200 + GMAT or GRE score=1150)
6. Submission of 3 letters of recommendation (for non-SUU students only)
7. Students with a bachelor’s degree from an international university must provide an international evaluation prior to acceptance into either graduate program.
*The foundation core for the MAcc or MBA programs can be found at the following web-sites: MACC FOUNDATION http://www.suu.edu/business/worksheets/0809/macc.pdf
MBA FOUNDATION http://www.suu.edu/business/mgmt/mba-foundation.html
What is the GMAT or GRE test? The GMAT and GRE tests are entrance tests required for acceptance into the graduate programs in the SUU School of Business (similar to the ACT requirements for acceptance into a baccalaureate program). This test may be taken anytime preceding the application into either graduate program. Check out the following web-site for further information: http://www.suu.edu/business/mgmt/mba-testing.html
How do I determine my GPA for the final 60 credit hours of academic work? The easiest way to evaluate your GPA is to access a transcript containing the last 60 credits worth of academic work. By term, the transcript will give you the number of GPA hours and the total points for the term. Add all of the applicable terms (total points in one column, and total GPA hours in the other column). Divide the number of points by the number of credits.
How are the graduate programs structured? How many credits are required for each program? Both graduate programs in the SUU School of Business are 30 credit hours each. If the applicant is accepted into either program (without the need for additional foundation courses), the degree can be earned in as few as 2 terms (15 credits per term). The specific requirements for each degree may be accessed by checking out the following web-site:
MAcc http://www.suu.edu/business/worksheets/0809/macc.pdf
MBA http://www.suu.edu/business/worksheets/0809/mba.pdf
Do I have to attend the graduate programs as a full-time student, or can I attend part-time? Either program can be completed by taking a full or part-time load. It is necessary to complete the program within 6 years of matriculation. MAcc and MBA students can apply to the graduate program during any term; however, the MBA program does have a capstone course which is offered in the spring (only) ~ and a beginning student may not begin with that course (MGMT 6400).
What time of day are the programs offered? The MAcc program is offered as a traditional day program (offering courses between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.). The MBA program is offered as an evening program (Monday – Thursday evenings/some late afternoon courses available).
Are there GPA requirements once I am admitted to the program? Yes, it is required that a student earns at least a 3.0 GPA every term and no individual grade lower than a “C”.
How many credits am I allowed to take each term? A student may take up to 12 credits in the summer and 15 credits each fall and spring semesters.
If I completed my degree some time ago, will I have a problem applying to the graduate program? Typically, credits older than 10 years may be out of date (depending on the discipline); however, it is best to contact the SUU Business Advisor for a review of applicable credits. The SUU Graduate Committee will meet on applicable course work to determine whether the foundation courses have been met.
When do I need to take the GMAT or the GRE? It is recommended that the GMAT or GRE test is taken within 5 years of applying to a graduate program at SUU. Any variance must be approved by the SUU Graduate Committee.
If I am interested in applying for a graduate degree at Southern Utah University, where should I begin the process? The central place for graduate questions would be with the SUU Graduate School Office http://suu.edu/graduateschool/
If I have questions concerning the correct career paths in my major (and possible graduate program), who would be the best person with whom to speak? It is advisable to speak with the department chairman in your academic discipline.
If you are considering a degree in accounting (MAcc), it is important to speak with Dr. David Christensen christensend@suu.edu
If you are considering the MBA program, the contact is Dr. Alan Hamlin hamlin@suu.edu

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