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School of Management
AdministrationThe School of Management (SOM) is located in Enterprise Hall. Teresa J. Domzal, Dean
FacultyFinancial/Accounting Information SystemsBrown, Brown-Hruska, Buchanan, Christophe, Coffinberger, Crockett, Erickson, Faughnan, Ferri, Hallows, Hanweck, Harr, Heller, Holt, Hysom, Johnston, Krishnan, Nutter, Ryan-Webster, Samuels, Sugrue, Varosi, Wilkie, Yau, Young Management Strategy, Organizational Development and Change Marketing Processes, Information Systems, and Decision Sciences
Course WorkThe School of Management offers all course work designated ACCT, BULE, DESC, EMBA, FNAN, MBA, MGMT, MIS, and MKTG in the "Course Descriptions" chapter of this catalog.
Undergraduate ProgramsBachelor of Science DegreeThe programs in business education offered by the university culminate in a B.S. degree with a major in accounting, decision sciences and management information systems, finance, management, or marketing. A minimum of 120 credits of course work is required, of which at least 45 credits must be at the 300 or 400 level. Students should consult the Baccalaureate Degree Requirements section in the "Academic Policies" chapter for information concerning the literacy requirement, English composition requirement, general education requirements, residence requirements, and other academic requirements. In addition, students should carefully examine prerequisites for courses offered by the School of Management. Students who enroll in courses without having fulfilled the prerequisites may have those courses cancelled.
The following requirements must be met by all degree applicants: All students must complete at least 24 credits in the degree program, following acceptance to the School of Management. The 24 credits must include 18 to 21 credits required for the specific major and MGMT 498 Business Strategy and Policy. While a student may apply 12 credits of D grades toward graduation, no D grades may be applied to the business core requirements and no D grades may be applied to the major.
This applies to all students accepted to George Mason under the 1998-99 University Catalog and later. A student interested in pursuing a major in accounting, decision sciences and management information systems, finance, management, or marketing must separately apply for admission to SOM. Until the application is filed and approved, a student is classified as a prebusiness major. To be eligible to apply for acceptance into SOM, the following requirements must be satisfied: (1) completion of 60 or more credits at George Mason University and/or through acceptable transfer credits, and (2) completion, at George Mason University and/or through acceptable transfer credits, of the following 25 credits with a grade of C or better in each course:
Acceptance into SOM is competitive based on the grade point average computed on the above credits. The applicant should check with the SOM Admissions Office in Enterprise Hall, Room 38A, for the GPA standard for the semester of application. Applicants who do not receive a 2.000GPA for the semester of application will be denied acceptance, regardless of their overall academic performance. Applications for acceptance to SOM must be submitted by December 1 for the following spring semester, by May 1 for the following Summer Term, or by August 1 for the following fall semester. Students should file the application at
the beginning of the semester in which they anticipate completing the requirements set forth above.
The university requires all students to complete at least one course designated "writing intensive" in their majors at the 300 level or above. Students in SOM satisfy the writing-intensive requirement for their major by completing MGMT498.
Academic planning sheets for prebusiness students are available in SOM's Office of Student Services, Enterprise Hall, Room 42. Students are encouraged to consult with academic advisors on a regular basis. Call (703) 993-1880 to make arrangements for advising. Also visit SOM through the university's website at www.gmu.edu for valuable information that is helpful in advising.
The enrichment program uses guest speakers from the business community to provide students with contemporary examples of how to apply academic theory to business practice.
Accounting, B.S.Degree RequirementsThe B.S. in Accounting prepares students for professional careers in public, private, and governmental accounting. The degree is separately accredited by the American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business. The B.S. provides a basic foundation of accounting and business knowledge in areas such as financial and managerial accounting, auditing, tax accounting, and accounting information systems. The program emphasizes the accounting profession and its role in business, professional responsibilities and ethics, conceptual understanding, technical competency, analytic abilities, communication skills, and computer literacy. In addition to the general requirements for the B.S.degree, students must complete all required credits in upper-level accounting courses, with grades of C or better in each course. The following courses are required of all accounting majors (21 credits): ACCT 310, 311, 330, 334, 351, 432, and 461, and BULE 402. Students may elect to complete the following electives: ACCT 411, 452, 472, 491, and/or 499. Advising materials are available in SOM's Office of Student Services to provide guidance regarding recommended electives. Students should see their advisors when selecting courses within the field of accounting. Students who
anticipate sitting for the Uniform CPA, CMA, or CIA examinations should consult applicable regulations and discuss their programs with a member of the accounting faculty.
Decision Sciences and Management Information Systems, B.S.Degree RequirementsThe decision sciences and management information systems faculty offer a variety of courses and programs of study that apply mathematical modeling, statistical analysis, and computer-based information systems to the practical problems of business and government. In addition to the general degree requirements for the B.S., students who major in decision sciences and management information systems must complete 18 credits of upper-level business courses with a grade of C or better in each course. Requirements include a common core of courses (6 credits) and electives (12 credits) as defined below. Students have considerable flexibility in their choice of electives and may choose programs of study that develop expertise in areas such as computer systems, decision analysis, information resource management, managerial and decision economics, production and operations management, and statistical modeling. Students are urged to discuss their choice of electives and programs of study with an advisor in SOM's Office of Student Services. Required courses: MIS 310 and DESC 352. Electives: 12 credits of noncore, upper-level DESC and/or MIS courses; 3 credits may be satisfied by ACCT 311, ECON345, INFS 310, 311, 312, 315, or 316. Limited electives are available in DESC.
Finance, B.S.Degree RequirementsThe B.S. in Finance prepares students for professional careers in various branches of finance. In addition to the general degree requirements for the major, students wishing to major in finance must complete 18 credits in upper-level business administration courses with grades of C or better in each course. Required courses: Three from FNAN 302, 311, 321, or 401. Electives: Three or more from FNAN 302, 311, 321, 351, 401, 411, 412, 421, 423, 440, 451, 452, 453, or 491 if not taken as a required course. Management, B.S.Degree RequirementsThe B.S. in Management prepares students for managerial careers in the public and private sectors. In addition to the general degree requirements for the B.S., students must complete 18 credits in upper-level management courses with grades of C or better in each course. Beyond MGMT 302, students are required to take the following: MGMT 312 Principles of Management
Beyond these three required courses, students must choose three courses from the following: MGMT 331 Employee-Management Relations
Students specializing in human resources/personnel should take MGMT 331, 421, and 431.
Marketing, B.S.Degree RequirementsThe B.S. in Marketing prepares students for a broad range of global and domestic career options. Opportunities are increasing in marketing as government agencies, the nonprofit sector, service industries, and small businesses adopt a marketing orientation that was traditionally perceived as a practice limited to large corporations. A major in marketing provides students with a solid background in marketing concepts and practices, with emphasis on market analysis and planning, research, consumer behavior, and advertising management. Because marketing draws on a variety of disciplines for its foundation and is practiced globally, marketing majors are encouraged to take electives in related fields such as psychology, sociology, economics, public policy, international studies, computer science, and foreign languages. In addition to the required core courses for the B.S. degree, students must complete 18 credits of upper-level marketing courses with grades of C or better. Students are required to take the following: MKTG 312 Consumer Behavior
The remaining six credits must be chosen from a variety of upper-level electives in marketing. Marketing majors are advised to work closely with their academic advisors to ensure that electives taken in related fields provide the opportunity to gain proficiency in specific marketing-related areas.
Minor in Business AdministrationA minor in business administration is available for nonbusiness majors and requires 20 credits. All courses at the 300 level must be taken at George Mason University. A grade of C or better is required in each business course presented on the graduation application. MATH 108 is a prerequisite.
Students must complete three core courses totaling nine credits: one course of FNAN 301 or DESC 301; one course of MKTG 301, MGMT 302, or BULE 302; and one
additional course from the above course work.
Graduate ProgramsThe School of Management offers the Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.). The program is accredited by the American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). To receive an application or more information, send a request to the School of Management's Graduate Admissions Processing Center at MS 5A2, Fairfax, VA 22030-4444; call (703) 993-2136; send an e-mail
to gradadms@som.gmu.edu; or fax to (703) 993-1886. Students are encouraged to submit their applications online at www.gradadvantage.org.
Business Administration, M.B.A.The Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) program provides a high-level professional education in business administration. The curriculum integrates functional areas with an emphasis on group work, information technology, and the global business environment.
All students registering for graduate courses offered by the School of Management must have graduate standing. Nondegree student status is not available. Admission to the M.B.A. program is highly competitive. No previous course work in business administration is required, but an college-level calculus course must be successfully completed before matriculation. Applicants
are evaluated primarily on undergraduate record and GMAT performance. A minimum of two years of professional work experience before entering the program is required. Important consideration is given to a professional background, with emphasis on leadership potential. These criteria are applied with a certain amount of flexibility to ensure that individuals with unusual academic qualifications are not denied admission.
Fast Track, Part-Time M.B.A.The M.B.A. Fast Track program is a part-time evening program. Fast Track students are admitted for the fall and spring semesters. The curriculum effectively integrates functional areas with an emphasis on the use of information technology, oral and written communication, and teamwork. The Fast Track M.B.A. program requires 48 credits, including 30 credits of core courses and 18 credits of elective courses. Students complete the degree program in two and one-half years by taking six credits each semester for eight consecutive semesters (including summer terms). Due to the cohort structure, students must commit to attending classes two times per week. Core Courses, 30 Credits The core courses are offered during the first five semesters, with students taking six credits each fall, spring, and summer. Every course sets the foundation for the next and builds on knowledge gained in previous courses. All Fast Track M.B.A. students must complete the following required core courses:
After implementing the core courses, students can choose from several market-driven elective courses offered by the School of Management in the following disciplines: accounting; decision sciences; finance; management; management information systems; and marketing. Electives may also be chosen from courses offered by other graduate programs in the university, with approval from the School of Management. Students may choose to use electives to pursue an area of emphasis. For more information on emphases, contact the graduate program director at (703) 993-1833 or visit the SOM website through the university main page at www.gmu.edu.
Executive M.B.A.The Executive Master of Business Administration program is a 21-month general management program leading to the M.B.A. degree. The program provides managers and executives with state-of-the-art education in contemporary management. Emphasis is placed on leadership skills, change management, and strategic management of technology. The class schedule of alternating Fridays and Saturdays, two one-week residencies, and one two-week international residency is designed to allow participants to continue their careers while they study and master a broad range of functional and managerial skills. The curriculum incorporates three distinctive elements: a focus on services as the dominant context, an underlying philosophy of relationship-based management, and an understanding of the transformational impact of technology. Participants The Executive M.B.A. is designed for those with significant business and professional experience. Participants must have the support of their organizations (i.e., given the time to attend class). Financial sponsorship is desired but not required. Sponsoring organizations include but are not limited to Allstate Insurance, Atlantic Research Corporation, AT&T, Bell Atlantic, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, General Motors, Landmark Systems Corporation, Mobil Oil Corporation, Paxton Van Lines, TASC, the U.S. government, and Xerox Corporation. Methods of Instruction Study groups are an essential part of the Executive M.B.A. experience and are selected by the director/associate director of the program. The groups usually meet off campus once a week to discuss course work and prepare class presentations. Between classes and study group sessions, the group members continue to work collaboratively through electronic communications, using the groupware platform Lotus Notes, provided by the program. Faculty encourage classroom discussions in which opinions are shared and experiences reviewed for the benefit of the whole class. The program is designed to combine the theoretical with the practical, so each person's contribution to the discussion is essential. Residency Weeks Live-in sessions complete the Executive M.B.A.experience. The first residency, held at the beginning of the program at a local hotel or conference center, is five days long. Participants not only begin their formal course work but learn how to work within a study group, how to use the Internet to do research, and how to use the groupware platform Lotus Notes. The second residency is scheduled at the end of the first year. It is a two-week program in Europe, designed to help the participants integrate the managerial disciplines learned during the year. The European program includes one week of study in residence at Oxford University where a certificate is earned, and one week in continental Europe where participants visit firms, research centers, and governmental institutions. The final residency week is held at the beginning of the last semester in the program. The week includes formal classroom study, presentations by CEOs, and a computer business simulation. For the most current information on the program, contact the program office by e-mail at emba@gmu.edu or by phone at (703) 993-4025. Program Schedule Fall Semester-First Year
Spring Semester-First Year
Fall Semester-Second Year
Spring Semester-Second Year
New Professional Studies: Technology Management, M.S.The technology management program is designed for experienced managers and professionals in the information technology industry who are seeking to advance their careers in management. As an 18-month executive program that meets on Saturdays with occasional weekday sessions, it awards an M.S. in New Professional Studies: Technology Management to business executives in the information technology professional services and telecommunication industries. The technology management program in the School of Management includes an international residency. During the spring of the first year of study, students go abroad to explore project management across cultures and to have a weeklong program that examines economic, sociopolitical, and cultural issues that affect the international marketplace. For program information, contact the managing director at (703) 993-1835.
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