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Academic Catalog 2024-2025

Division of Business and Information Technologies

Mission

The Division of Business and Information Technologies of the University of Saint Mary serves traditional and nontraditional undergraduate and graduate students with diverse educational needs. The department seeks to develop graduates who are competent, ethical, socially responsible, and globally aware.

Broad Based Student Learning Outcomes

The Accounting, Business Administration - Management, Business Administration -Marketing, Cybersecurity, and Sport Management programs expect that:

  • Students will acquire the appropriate disciplinary knowledge of their program of study.
  • Students will gain the ability to investigate and assess information to develop business solutions.
  • Students will understand the various conditions in which businesses operate.
  • Students will learn the application of law and ethics in the conduct of business activities.
  • Students will attain the ability to communicate effectively in a variety of business settings.

Grade Policy for Principles Classes

To assist the Division in ensuring students are prepared for advanced courses, all Accounting, Business Administration, Business Administration – Management, Business Administration - Marketing, Cybersecurity, and Sport Management majors, must earn a grade of “C-” or better in all the following principles courses:

AC 251 Principles of Accounting I

MGT 231 Principles of Management

MKT 231 Principles of Marketing

SM 250 Introduction to Sport Management (Sport Management students only)

During the time students are completing these courses, they may be admitted as “provisional” majors and will be considered for full admittance if they meet all entry requirements of their major(s). If students do not achieve at least a “C-” in their initial completion of any of the above courses, they must repeat the course and earn at least a “C-” to be fully admitted. If a “C-” grade is not achieved, students may not become Accounting, Business Administration – Management, Business Administration – Marketing, Cybersecurity, or Sport Management majors. Students may concurrently enroll in principles courses if they are repeating a principles level course.

Grade Policy for Internship and Field Experience Courses

In order to more accurately reflect the learning experiences in internship and field experience courses, all internship and field experience courses within the Division of Business and Information Technologies are graded courses. Students will earn an A, B, C, D, or F respective to their completion of course assignments and requirements.

FBLA Collegiate (USM Chapter)

Future Business Leaders of America is one of the oldest and largest business student organizations in the country. Its mission is to inspire and prepare students to become community-minded business leaders in a global society through relevant career preparation and leadership experiences. At the collegiate level, the organization provides members with leadership and professional development opportunities. As a student group on campus, the Saint Mary chapter of FBLA welcomes all students, regardless of major, who strive to improve themselves and their community. FBLA Collegiate at the University of Saint Mary focuses on community service, leadership development, and academic competitions.