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SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION undergraduate student Guide

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Here at the School of Business Administration, our mission is to prepare our students for a successful career with the help of our outstanding faculty and to maximize their educational experience by enlisting our wonderful staff.

I encourage you to further investigate the unique opportunities and resources our school has to offer, ones that set us apart and have led to our great tradition of placing competitive Ole Miss Business graduates in the marketplace.

We take pride in playing an integral part in the career development of our students, empowering them to choose and follow a career path that will lead to achievement of both their personal and

professional goals.

-Dr. Ken Cyree, Dean

Mission Statement Our Mission is to produce value for our constituents by creating and disseminating business knowledge through high-quality scholarship, teaching, and service, while prudently managing our resources.

We are efficient, effective, and focused on enhancing the market value of our diverse student body and the degrees that we award.

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION frequently asked questions Q. Will I be assigned an advisor?

A: Yes. For your freshman year, you are assigned to an advisor in the Center for Student Success and First-Year Experience. Following your freshman year, however, you will be “assigned” to all of our Academic Counselors in the School of Business, as we have a centralized advising system. Additionally, we have an Online Advising System (OAS) at www.olemissbusiness.com/ oas that provides you with 24/7 access to advising. This system allows you to submit a proposed schedule at your convenience, and an Academic Counselor reviews your submission and responds to you with approval and suggestions. You may always schedule an appointment to see an Academic Counselor through the Appointment Scheduler link that is provided to you upon submission of your OAS.

Q: What is the average class size in the School of Business?

A: That depends on the type of class. Courses that cover the fundamental principles of Finance, Management, Marketing, and Management Information Systems may range from 60 to 130 students depending on the section you choose. These class sizes are larger because they are required by all Business majors as well as other majors across campus. Major-specific courses are relatively smaller, often ranging in size from 20 to 70 students.

Q: What GPA will be required for me to graduate?

A: There are different types of GPA requirements for graduation. Students must earn a 2.0 in all work attempted (UM and transfer), a 2.0 in all Business and Accountancy courses, and a 2.0 in all major work (as well, Management majors are required to earn a grade of “C” or better in each Management course).

Q: Are scholarships available through the School of Business?

A: Yes. We have over 60 scholarships available to incoming freshmen and continuing students that range in value from $500- $10,000. Students may apply for these scholarships during the spring semester by submitting an application avaliable at olemissbusiness.com.

Clubs & Organizations ad club

Entrepreneurship Club

A part of the American Advertising Foundation, the AD Club helps broaden students’ knowledge of marketing communications in fields like advertising, media, marketing, public relations, and advertising design.

The purpose of this organization is to promote the spirit of entrepreneurship across Ole Miss through helping students appreciate entrepreneurship as a viable career path. We want students to identify and take advantage of entrepreneurial opportunities. Entrepreneurship is a process and a successful student organization helps every student learn that process.

alpha kappa psi Open to all students, Alpha Kappa Psi is a business fraternity focused on leadership and professional development. Members gain valuable first-hand experience through the fraternity’s strong relationships with the business community.

Association of Information Technology Professionals The Ole Miss chapter of the Assn. of Information Technology Professionals promotes a better understanding of computer-based information systems and their vital role in modern businesses. AITP is open to all students interested in information technology.

Beta gamma sigma The Alpha Chapter of the Beta Gamma Sigma at the University of Mississippi is an honor society serving business and accountancy students. Membership in Beta Gamma Sigma is the highest recognition a business or accountancy student can receive in a business program accredited by AACSB International. Membership is by invitation to the top 10% of each year’s junior and senior class.

ceos CEOs are an elite group of students that represent The School of Business Administration’s student body. Members are chosen via an application and interview process each year by the outgoing CEO President and Vice-President. The CEO’s help recruit high school and transfer students to become a part of the Ole Miss Business School family.

enactus Enactus is a community of student, academic and business leaders committed to using the power of entrepreneurial action to enable human progress. Enactus students apply business concepts to develop community outreach projects, transform lives and shape a better, more sustainable world.

Financiers Club The Financiers Club is for students majoring in Banking and Finance or Managerial Finance. Meetings enable members to network with financial services executives, employees, and regulators from across the United States.

Ole miss marketing agency “The Agency” is a student group that offers marketing and public relation services to other student organizations on campus and local businesses in Oxford. Our organization allows students to strengthen their resume by offering real-world experience in the marketing and public relations industry and connecting them with professionals.

real estate finance association REFA is an organization that encourages interest in real estate, promotes interaction between real estate professionals and students, and informs students and professionals on current issues. REFA is open to real estate finance majors and any student interested in real estate.

risk management & insurance society An organization for students majoring in Insurance & Risk Management, the purpose of the Insurance & Risk Management Society is to improve the quality of insurance education and to serve as a liaison between the campus and the insurance industry.

This organization is open to all insurance majors who are in good academic standing with the University.

society for human resource management A global human resources organization that builds and sustains relationships with HR professionals. SHRM provides students the opportunity to network with local and national HR professionals.

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“The Business School here at Ole Miss not only granted me the opportunity to become involved through student organizations but also provided me with a family of supporters to encourage and motivate me along the way.�

- Helen, Sophomore

Business SChool MAJORS Banking and Finance

- Banking is a service business that plays an integral part in both the economic and social life of the community.

Banking and Finance students will be able to identify financial needs in every segment of our society and develop bank services to help fill those needs. The curriculum for Banking and Finance includes classes on bank management as well as monetary and banking policies. The banking industry is looking for alert, bright, people-oriented prospects that have self-confidence and problem-solving abilities.

Economics - Economics is offered as a B.B.A by the School of Business Administration as well as a B.A. in the College of Liberal Arts. A B.B.A in Economics is geared towards students who want to immediately enter the corporate world upon graduation. This major will expose students to the role and impact of international trade, the impact of monopoly on the economy, and the problems of unemployment and inflation.

General Business - The General Business degree offers students the flexibility of specializing in an academic interest outside the School of Business, while establishing a solid foundation in business principles, providing an avenue to success in many different disciplines. This versatile degree includes a minor outside the School of Business, as well as an internship or international study. A number of courses in the major are offered online to help students create a differentiated, individualized and attractive portfolio of experiences and skill sets to present to employers.

Marketing - In addition to basic courses such

as marketing principles, consumer behavior, global marketing, and marketing research, marketing majors can pursue their studies in such diverse topics as professional selling, sales management, services marketing, and legal/ethical/social issues in marketing, among others. Graduates typically follow careers in personal selling, marketing research, retailing, advertising, and public relations with manufacturing or service firms.

Management - The Management curriculum is

broad in nature and designed to provide professional education for management positions in private and public organizations. The wide variety of courses allows students to develop knowledge and skills in behavioral management and human resource management. A career in management is one described as satisfying, “people-oriented�, and requiring the challenge of decision-making. Graduates of the management program may go on to careers as management consultants, retail managers, analysts, and labor relations specialists.

Managerial Finance

- Managerial Finance prepares students for the management and control of financial planning of a business.

The curriculum for Managerial Finance includes finance classes as well as some accounting classes. Students in this major will be prepared to interpret financial statements, make investments, as well as understand how the finance department works with other departments in the corporation. Graduates of this program have gone on to be successful market analysts, brokers, corporate planners, and commodity specialists.

Management Information Systems

- Through innovative educational programs, the MIS Department produces highly skilled MIS professionals who can design and advance the key information technology systems that significantly accelerate and improve operational, managerial, and strategic decisions. Graduates enable modern businesses to compete in a rapidly changing and fiercely competitive global environment.

Marketing and Corporate Relations

- The Marketing and Corporate Relations curriculum allows students to combine basic principles of marketing and corporate relations. Students will develop a foundation in both business analysis and journalism to prepare for careers in corporate relations such as advertising and public relations.

Real Estate - The Real Estate curriculum produces

highly qualified individuals who possess an in-depth understanding of appraisal and real estate development. Students who complete the Real Estate program are prepared to value real estate and to interpret all of the financial aspects of the industry. The Real Estate curriculum is also helpful for students in other disciplines such as accountancy, banking, marketing, and management who will be employed by industries involved directly or indirectly with real estate.

Risk Management and Insurance - Both

corporations and individuals are increasingly concerned with protection against losses of property, life, health, and liability lawsuits.

Because of this, the Risk Management and Insurance major has become increasingly popular. Graduates of this program may pursue careers as appraisers, financial consultants, safety inspectors, and insurance sales agents.

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Typical Freshman Schedule

undergraduate student services The mission of the UGSS is to enhance the quality of the School’s undergraduate program by providing: - Information - Counseling - Advising to students, their families, and the faculty and staff of the University.

degree requirements The Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A) requires 120 semester hours = 40 x 3-hour courses

WHO’S WHO?

Dr. Ken Cyree Dean kcyree@bus.olemiss.edu

Dr. Danielle Ammeter Assistant Dean dammeter@bus.olemiss.edu

Beth Whittington Assistant to the Dean bwhittington@bus.olemiss.edu

Stephanie Crosbie Academic Counselor scrosbie@bus.olemiss.edu

Melanie Hall Academic Counselor mhall@bus.olemiss.edu

Kim Phillips Academic Counselor kphillips@bus.olemiss.edu

Susie Potts Senior Staff Assistant spotts@bus.olemiss.edu

Kenya Thigpen Program Assistant kthigpen@bus.olemiss.edu

Candace Roberts Academic Counselor Desoto Regional Campus croberts@bus.olemiss.edu

Meg Barnes Director of Undergraduate Career Preparation mbarnes@bus.olemiss.edu

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study abroad Study abroad is an opportunity to spend a number of weeks or months living in an area you’ve only seen on maps and immersing yourself in a culture completely different from your own. You can escape the world view you’ve grown up with, break out of a comfort zone, and redefine yourself in countless ways. You can learn at universities renowned throughout the world. You can make friends who are incredibly different from you in every way.

There are a number of programs offered to students and things you should consider when deciding where and when you study abroad. Research your options, get some advice, and try not to let your excitement and anticipation overshadow all of your rational judgment!

When you think you’re ready for a more personal discussion about study abroad, make appointments with your Academic Counselor and a Study Abroad Advisor. Make sure that you leave yourself enough time to get all the information you need. If you’re thinking of studying abroad during your junior year, you should begin looking in the middle of your sophomore year (at the very latest). Keep in mind that there are generally two types of study abroad programs: Those that are sponsored and perhaps even run by Ole Miss and those that are run by other universities and accredited by Ole Miss.

The Study Abroad Office can give you lots of individual program information: Host countries and universities, lengths, costs, and any unique features, such as special scholarships. While you’ll probably go in with an idea of where you want to study, keep your options open and really be sure to explore possibilities with your Academic Counselor and your Study Abroad Advisor.

Internships An internship is a short term job that provides you with experience in the occupation or industry that you are considering for a career. It may be for a summer, a semester or a time period agreed upon between an employer, a student and/or the school.

They can be paid or unpaid and for college credit in some majors. If you are looking for credit, you must plan in advance.

There are different ways to find an internship, including: Networking: The first place to look is often the most obvious... professors, family, friends, alumni. They are usually the most willing to share their advice and their contacts, and they are the beginning of your network.

EmployUM: The University of Mississippi Career Center offers their services to enrolled students and lists job openings, internships, and on-campus interviews available to students who register with them.

Internships.com: Internships.com offers listings for internships in over 12,000 companies and is a free resource for students of the University of Mississippi; the password for Ole Miss students is “Rebels.�

Direct Communication: If you are interested in a particular company, research the company and contact them directly to find out if they offer an internship. Many Ole Miss students have obtained incredible internships because they pursued them - you will not know until you ask.

Websites: Look at the Career Website link: olemissbusiness.com/career/resources.html and check out all the Resources available on the web.

School of Business Administration 220 Holman Hall P.O. Box 1848 University, MS 38677 Phone: (662) 915-5820 Fax: (662) 915-1406 www.olemissbusiness.com The University of Mississippi does not discriminate against any student protected by law based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, or genetic information.

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The School of Business Administration at the University of Mississippi is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.