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J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott School of Management

Dean: K. Fred Skousen
730 TNRB, PO Box 23113, (801) 378-4121

Associate Dean: Kim S. Cameron
730 TNRB, PO Box 23113, (801) 378-6823

Associate Dean: Gary C. Cornia
730 TNRB, PO Box 23152, (801) 378-6822

Undergraduate Director: Terry Nels Lee
664 TNRB, (801) 378-4810

Marriott School of Management Advisement Center
460 TNRB, PO Box 23185, (801) 378-4285

Admission to Degree Program

The degree programs in the Marriott School of Management carry special enrollment limitations. Please see the advisement center for specific details.

Graduation Requirements

To receive a bachelor's degree a student must fill three groups of requirements: (1) general education requirements; (2) university requirements; and (3) major requirements.

General Education Requirements

Please see your college advisement center for information about general education courses you should take to dovetail with your major program.

Languages of Learning

Precollege Math (none to three courses)
(or Math ACT score of at least 22) 		0-3.0 hours
First-Year Writing (one course) 3.0
Advanced Writing (one to four courses) 3-8.0
Advanced Languages/Math/Music
(one to four courses) 		3-20.0

Liberal Arts Core

Biological Science (one to two courses) 3-6.0
Physical Science (one to two courses) 3-7.0
American Heritage (one to two courses) 3-6.0
Wellness (one to three courses) 1.5-3.0
History of Civilization (two courses) 6.0

Arts and Sciences Electives

Arts and Letters (one course) 3.0
Natural Sciences (one course) 3-4.0
Social and Behavioral Sciences (one course) 3.0

Note 1: For a complete list of courses that will fill each GE category, see the General Education section of the current class schedule.

Note 2: Additional information about general education requirements can be found in the General Education section of the current class schedule or this catalog.

Minimum University Requirements

Religion 14.0
Upper-division hours 40.0
Residency 30.0
Total hours 128.0

Cumulative GPA must be at least 2.0.

Note: See the Graduation section of this catalog for more information.

Major Requirements

Complete the major requirements listed for one of the folowing undergraduate degree programs.

Undergraduate Programs and Degrees

BS Management

Emphases:
General Business
Entrepreneurship
Finance
Insurance, Risk Management, and Financial Services
Management Information Systems
Marketing
Operations Management
Organizational Behavior
Retailing
International Coemphasis/Finance
International Coemphasis/Marketing

Minor Management

For help or information on the undergraduate programs, please see your college advisement center.

For information on accounting degrees, see Accountancy and Information Systems, School of.

Graduate Programs and Degrees

For more information see Marriott School of Management in the BYU 1997-98 Graduate Catalog.

The Discipline

Courses are designed to create opportunities for students to develop and apply their analytical and decision-making abilities. For this reason, Marriott School of Management programs make extensive use of faculty expertise, case studies, student projects, and internships.

Career Opportunities

Specific job descriptions are many and varied. Some examples are: banker, financial analyst, credit analyst, real estate broker, financial planner, human resource specialist, employee benefit specialist, personnel officer, business systems consultant/analyst, database manager, programmer, sales representative, account executive, research specialist, marketing analyst, management trainee, buyer, merchandiser, production manager, technical sales person, inventory manager, logistics manager, materials supervisor.

General Information

Because of the need to control enrollment in management programs, the competition for acceptance is keen. Those choosing to enter these majors should decide early, plan their schedules carefully, be aware of all the requirements, and stay informed about any changes by checking often with the MSM Advisement Center.

After completing the premanagement courses, students should make formal application to the MSM, usually during their fourth semester. Students interested in either accounting or management as a major must make application for the management major. A separate application to the School of Accountancy and Information Systems is necessary for those seeking an accounting major. Students not accepted into the program should work closely with advisement personnel to select a new major outside the MSM.

Requirements for application are:

  1. Cumulative GPA must be at least 2.85 in the premanagement courses, with no more than one repeat for each class. No grade lower than a C- will be acceptable.
  2. Demonstrate a knowledge of computer skills, including word processing and spreadsheet analysis.
    Computer proficiency. Students may demonstrate word processing and spreadsheet skills with either a grade of B in an equivalent transfer course, a passing grade of 80 percent or better on a challenge exam, or a B grade in MCom 98 and ISys 98. Both of these courses are noncredit.

Not every student meeting the minimum requirements is guaranteed acceptance into the undergraduate program.

Major Requirements for All Management Emphases

  1. No more than one D or D+ grade will be allowed in MSM upper-division courses.
  2. No more than 12 semester hours of upper-division transfer credit will be accepted toward the major and only 6 hours beyond Management Core 1.
  3. Students are encouraged to enroll in courses outside the MSM. Only 46 upper-division MSM hours count toward graduation. (In some cases, 48 hours are allowed. Check with the MSM Advisement Center.)
  4. Complete the following Premanagement Core courses:
    Acc 200.
    Econ 110.
    ISys 98.
    Math 119.
    MCom 98.
    Stat 221.
    Note 1: Premanagement Core courses must be completed or in concurrent process of being completed before a student enrolls in Management Core 1 courses.
    Note 2: Before registering for Management Core 1 courses, students must complete the “continuance” form in the college advisement center.
  5. Be formally accepted into the program.
  6. Complete the following Management Core 1 courses:
    Acc 210, 341.
    BusM 101, 102, 103, 104.
    ISys 201.
    MCom 320.
    PMgt 385.
    And select one course from the following:
    ManEc 300, 476.
    And select one course from the following:
    ManEc 301, 453, 458.
    And select one course from the following:
    BusM 371R, 380R, 382R.
    Note 1: Management Core 1 courses must be completed or in concurrent process of being completed before a student enrolls in Management Core 2 courses, with the exception of BusM 101, 102, 103 and 104 classes.
    Note 2: Before registering for Management Core 2 courses, students must complete the “continuance” form in the college advisement center.
  7. Complete the following Management Core 2 courses:
    BusM 301, 341, 361.
    MCom 321.
    OrgB 321.
  8. Complete emphasis requirements listed under the individual emphases below.
  9. Complete the following:
    BusM 499.

BS Management: General Business Emphasis (64 hours*)


The general business, or open, emphasis is available to students wishing to design their own program to meet specific goals such as working in a family business or preparing for a graduate program.

Emphasis Requirements

  1. Complete the major requirements listed above.
  2. Select any four MSM 400-level courses to meet specific student needs.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.


BS Management: Entrepreneurship Emphasis (64 hours*)


The entrepreneurship emphasis is designed to acquaint students with the problems commonly encountered when starting, growing, and harvesting business ventures. Emphasis is on the entrepreneurial career and perspective, not on one-shot ventures. Functional topics have already been taught in the function areas and are mentioned in entrepreneurship only when a different perspective is needed.

Emphasis Requirements

  1. Complete the major requirements listed above.
  2. Complete the following specialization course:
    BusM 479.
  3. Select two courses from the following:
    BusM 454, 471, 475.
    OrgB 531.
  4. Complete 3 elective hours from upper-division MSM courses.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.


BS Management: Finance Emphasis (64 hours*)


The course work offered in this area is designed, first, to familiarize business students with the elements of financial management and, second, to provide specialized work for those who seek positions of management and executive responsibility in finance. The requirements are flexible enough to allow some specialization toward commercial banking, business finance, insurance, real estate, investments, or personal financial planning.

Emphasis Requirements

  1. Complete the major requirements listed above.
  2. Complete the following specialization courses:
    BusM 401, 410.
  3. Select one course from the following:
    BusM 405, 407, 411, 413, 418, 432.
    ManEc 453.
  4. Complete 3 elective hours from upper-division MSM courses.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.


BS Management: Insurance, Risk Management, and Financial Services Emphasis (64 hours*)


The insurance, risk management, and financial services emphasis is designed to introduce students to the production, distribution, and use of financial products. The course work in this area will provide a solid foundation for those considering careers in these industries. Through appropriate choice of electives, students will have a solid foundation for achieving professional designations, such as the CLU, ChFC, CEBS, ARM, CPCU, etc., that will greatly enhance opportunities for gaining sales, management, financial product design, benefits and risk management consulting, or other professional positions.

Emphasis Requirements

  1. Complete the major requirements listed above.
  2. The insurance, risk management, and financial services lecture series (BusM 382R) is strongly recommended.
  3. Complete the following specialization courses:
    BusM 406, 407.
  4. Select two courses from the following:
    BusM 405, 410, 413, 418, 454.
    Acc 320.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.


BS Management: Management Information Systems Emphasis (67 hours*)


The information systems emphasis prepares students for careers in areas such as systems analysis and design, information systems consulting, and information systems management. The courses develop strength in the technical areas of programming, database design, and systems analysis and design. Significant emphasis is given to developing analytic and communications skills, with a focus on business applications. (See School of Accountancy and Information Systems for course descriptions and prerequisites.)

Emphasis Requirements

  1. Complete the major requirements listed above.
  2. Complete the following specialization courses:
    ISys 440, 443, 445, 546, 548.

Recommended Electives
ISys 540, 544.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.


BS Management: Marketing Emphasis (64 hours*)


The marketing emphasis is designed to prepare students for marketing management responsibilities, product/brand management, industrial and consumer products sales management, market analysis, and entrepreneurial activities both in the U.S. and abroad.

Emphasis Requirements

  1. Complete the major requirements listed above.
  2. Complete the following specialization course:
    BusM 442.
  3. Select two courses from the following:
    BusM 431, 444, 450, 454, 456, 459.
  4. Complete 3 elective hours from upper-division MSM courses.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.


BS Management: Operations Management Emphasis (64 hours*)


Course work is designed for business students whose interests lie in the operations or production area of any business enterprise. Students can prepare for positions in operations or production management, purchasing, quality management, operations research, inventory control, and similar areas. In addition, many of the courses offered in this area will provide an excellent background for those interested in the increasingly important quantitative aspects of finance and marketing.

Emphasis Requirements

  1. Complete the major requirements listed above.
  2. Complete the following specialization course:
    BusM 463.
  3. Select two courses from the following:
    BusM 461, 465, 468R.
    MFE 340, 480.
    MFET 532, 534.
    Stat 361, 462.
  4. Complete 3 elective hours from upper-division MSM courses.
    Note: Students electing this option should be aware of prerequisites for some of the courses outside the MSM when planning their program.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.


BS Management: Organizational Behavior Emphasis (64 hours*)


Students interested in a career in human resource management are encouraged to obtain a master's degree.

Emphasis Requirements

  1. Complete the major requirements listed above.
  2. Complete the following specialization courses:
    OrgB 327, 333, 347.
  3. Complete 3 elective hours from upper-division MSM courses.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.


BS Management: Retailing Emphasis (64 hours*)


The retailing emphasis is designed to prepare students for positions in retailing management that include merchandising, financial control, sales promotion, personnel, store operations, and electronic data processing. An internship (BusM 599R) in one of the major retail stores throughout the country is required. For additional information, contact the Institute of Retail Management (480 TNRB).

Emphasis Requirements

  1. Complete the major requirements listed above.
  2. Complete the following specialization courses:
    BusM 442, 456, 459.
  3. Complete the following internship in one of the major retail stores throughout the country (for additional information, contact the Institute of Retail Management, 480 TNRB):
    BusM 496R.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.


BS Management: International Coemphasis/
Finance (67 hours*)


Emphasis Requirements

  1. Complete the major requirements listed above.
  2. Complete the following specialization courses:
    BusM 401, 410.
  3. Select one course from the following:
    BusM 405, 407, 411, 413, 418
    ManEc 453.
  4. Complete the following:
    BusM 430, 432.

Recommended

Second language competency.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.


BS Management: International Coemphasis/
Marketing (67 hours*)


Emphasis Requirements

  1. Complete the major requirements listed above.
  2. Complete the following specialization course:
    BusM 442.
  3. Select two courses from the following:
    BusM 444, 450, 454, 456, 459.
  4. Complete the following:
    BusM 430, 431.
    Recommended
    Second language competency.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.


BS Honors in Management and University Honors


For more information on this degree program, see the college advisement center.

See also the University Honors Education section of this catalog.


Minor Management (22 hours*)


  1. Complete the following prerequisite courses:
    Acc 200 or 201.
    Econ 110.
    Math 110.
    Stat 221.
    Note: students should complete prerequisite courses before taking functional courses.
  2. Complete the following MSM functional courses:
    BusM 300, 340.
    OrgB 320.
  3. Select one course from the following:
    BusM 371R, 380R, 382R.
  4. No grade below C- will be counted toward the minor.
  5. No more than one transfer class will be accepted as a substitute for OrgB 320, BusM 300, 340.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.


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