Undergraduate Degree Options - Milgard School of Business - University of Washington Tacoma

MILGARD SCHOOL OF BUSINESS BA in Business Administration with options in: ACCOUNTING GENERAL BUSINESS FINANCE MANAGEMENT

MARKETING

OUR MISSION: The Milgard School of Business cultivates business leaders through cutting edge and personally accessible education, diverse scholarly exploration, and innovative community engagement while promoting social responsibility.

We inspire students to become lifelong learners.

UW Tacoma’s Business Administration program was established in 1994 and renamed the Milgard School of Business in 2003 in recognition of a generous endowment of $15 million from Gary E. Milgard, the Gary E. Milgard Family Foundation and James A. Milgard.

The Milgards shared a vision of helping to build an outstanding business school at the University of Washington Tacoma. Their gift supports our quest for excellence in all that we do.

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

ACCOUNTING CAREER OPTIONS / Auditor Certified public accountant Cost/budget analyst Forensic accountant

Accounting focuses on recording and reporting financial transactions and students in this option develop the financial and quantitative skills necessary to succeed in today’s fast-paced business environment.

Specific areas covered within the accounting option include:

Management accountant Tax specialist

Recording and reporting of financial data under generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) Understanding tax law and its effect on business decisions Auditing financial statements using GAAP The importance of accounting information systems

Understanding the composition of consolidated financial statements

Gathering and using cost data for planning and control decisions

Elective courses provide extensive studies in corporate and nonprofit accounting, forensic accounting, and taxation.

The Accounting option provides a pathway to a great career in accounting with the potential for you to become a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Milgard also offers a specialized Master of Accounting degree if you are looking to continue your accounting education and/or earn the additional credits required to sit for the CPA exam.

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BACHELOR OF ARTS IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

FINANCE CAREER OPTIONS / Banking Corporate finance Financial planning Insurance Investment banking Money management

Finance – the indispensable discipline for the future.

An understanding of finance and how it, together with time, can be made to work for you and your employer is the major goal of the finance option. Whether you are managing your own money or others’, whether you are running your own business or involved with the financial affairs of a corporation, a comprehensive understanding of finance together with the ability to apply it in your decision making is critical to your future wellbeing.

Specific areas covered within the finance option include: Financial decision making and interest rates How corporations use financial tools to achieve their goals Financial securities such as bonds and stocks Risk and its relationship with return Portfolio management

Using your knowledge of finance to secure your own financial future

The structure of the Finance option allows you to prepare for the Level 1 exam of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) program.

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AACSB accreditation is globally recognized and is the most rigorous accreditation that a university can earn for its business degree programs. AACSB-accredited school graduates are in high-demand with the best employers and many continue on to top graduate business programs once they’re ready.

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BACHELOR OF ARTS IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

GENERAL BUSINESS CAREER OPTIONS / Business development Entrepreneurs

Large organizations where work involves cross-functional teams

Small businesses where work spans multiple functional areas

Want to get a degree in business, but have flexibility to mix and match courses from a variety of business disciplines? The General Business option is for you!

Combining courses from management, marketing, economics, finance, and business data analytics you have flexibility in course selection allowing you to customize your skill set. The General Business option is designed for the student interested in a broad perspective that draws from multiple disciplines.

Upon completing this option, you will be prepared to do anything from running your own business, to leading in a large organization where your expertise will provide support for cross-functional projects and teams.

General Business graduates are prepared for employment opportunities in finance, marketing, public relations, sales, management, human resources and more.

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BACHELOR OF ARTS IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

MANAGEMENT CAREER OPTIONS / Administration Human resources Operations management Project management Property management Strategic planning

How do you manage and be managed in the 21st century? The Management option enhances your ability to get work done with and through other people in a variety of workplaces. This option prepares you for entry-level management positions and management training programs, as well as administrative, planning, project team and coordinating roles. You will learn how to be a critical thinker, use the best available evidence to make your managerial decisions, and how to enact your decisions with ethical principles in mind.

Specific areas covered within the management option include: Building effective teams

Human resource management tools such as recruiting, hiring, performance appraisal and reward systems Decision making within an organization Motivating people towards common goals

Interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate well with others from diverse backgrounds

Managing conflict, navigating difficult conversations and negotiating with others

Developing tools to initiate and motivate change in organizations

Management graduates work in a variety of private and public sector jobs, for for-profit and not-for-profit organizations, small and large firms, start-ups and wellestablished corporations in the local Tacoma area, Puget Sound region and beyond.

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BACHELOR OF ARTS IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

MARKETING CAREER OPTIONS / Advertising Brand management Entertainment marketing Marketing research

Marketing is all about fulfilling customer needs. The marketing option examines the dynamic world of consumer and organizational buyer behavior, and the impact of economic, technological, legal and social changes on buyer behavior.

Specific areas covered within the marketing option include:

Sales and promotion

Consumer behavior

Social media management

Channels of distribution Marketing research and strategy Advertising Product development Promotion Services marketing Sales administration The Marketing option prepares you for responsibilities in both publicly and privately held business firms, as well as governmental agencies and multinational organizations.

Marketing careers include product or brand management, retailing, advertising, wholesaling, marketing research and sales.

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Business majors are encouraged to participate in the Milgard Gold program and earn a Business Professionalism Certificate

The Milgard Success Center provides dedicated career management services to all Milgard students and alumni. From practical professional advice to

internships and job placement that fuels career development, the Success Center gives students the edge they need to succeed professionally.

tacoma.uw.edu/milgard/success The Milgard Success Center provides: Career counseling Resumes and cover letter assistance Mock interviews and interview prep Job and internship search strategies “Lunch and Learn� career workshops Job and internship fairs Networking events Business executive guest speakers Annual Success Conference And more!

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UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON TACOMA

BUSINESS MINORS BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION The

CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY The

minor is designed for undergraduate students in any non-business major to increase their understanding of business theory, practices, and applications within a wider economic and social context:

minor is designed for undergraduate students in any major to provide a firm understanding of why good businesses operate in a way that builds value for all stake-holders, and how to best accomplish this strategically:

BUSINESS DATA ANALYTICS The minor

SPORTS ENTERPRISE MANAGEMENT

is designed for undergraduate students in any major to understand how to interpret and analyze data as well as utilize it for strategic business decision making and problem solving:

The minor is designed for undergraduate students in any major to provide knowledge and experience in the business of sports—amateur or professional, major or minor league, local or global, motor sports, outdoor adventuring, E-sports and more:

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MILGARD SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

DIRECT ADMISSION The Milgard School of Business Direct Admission program is an opportunity for exceptional freshman applicants to be admitted directly from high school into the business program at UW Tacoma.

FOR INCOMING FRESHMEN

Milgard Direct Admits qualify for special merit scholarships, receive personalized support from business advisors, and are able to engage with the Milgard Success Center throughout their whole four years at UW Tacoma.

HOW TO APPLY

Submit UW Tacoma freshman application by January 15 -and Indicate BUSINESS as your first choice major

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Learn more about Direct Admission and the application process:

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FOR UW TACOMA PRE-MAJORS & TRANSFER STUDENTS

MILGARD SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Admission to the Milgard School of Business is capacity-constrained and there is a formal application process. Applicants are evaluated based on:

ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

Completion of at least 60 college-level credits (minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA)

Completion of an English composition course (minimum 2.0 grade)

Completion of the business prerequisite courses (minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA* in these specific courses) Financial Accounting I Financial Accounting II Managerial Accounting Statistics

Macroeconomics Microeconomics Business Law

*A minimum 2.0 grade is required in each prerequisite course. Business prerequisites may not be taken P/F or S/NS. Applicants to the Accounting option must earn a minimum 2.5 in each accounting course and a cumulative 3.0 across all accounting courses.

At the time you apply, English composition, financial accounting I, microeconomics-or macroeconomics, and two additional business prerequisites from the above list must be completed with a grade on your transcript and ALL business prerequisites must be completed prior to the start of the quarter of admission.

RESULTS OF THE WRITING SKILLS ASSESSMENT (WSA)

The WSA is an in-person writing test required for admission to all UW business schools.

F-1 visa holders and select domestic students may submit official TOEFL or IELTS scores in lieu of taking the WSA. Please email business@uw.edu to confirm eligibility.

A WELL-WRITTEN PERSONAL STATEMENT

APPLICATION DEADLINES

Autumn quarter: March 15 (priority) July 1 (final)

Winter quarter: October 15 (final)

Questions? Ask a Milgard Advisor:

HOW TO APPLY Register for the Writing Skills Assessment

tacoma.uw.edu/business/wsa Transfer students apply to UW Tacoma

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Apply to the Milgard School of Business

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MILGARD SCHOOL OF BUSINESS University of Washington Tacoma Campus Box 358420 1900 Commerce Street Tacoma, WA 98402-3100 business@uw.edu 253-692-5630 @MILGARDUWT

tacoma.uw.edu/business THE UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON TACOMA is accredited as a part of the University of Washington by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. Individual academic programs may have additional accreditations. The University of Washington reaffirms its policy of equal opportunity regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam era veteran in accordance with university policy and applicable federal and state statutes and regulations.

The University of Washington is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation, including American Sign Language interpretation, contact the Disability Resources for Students office at 253-692-4508, drsuwt@uw.edu. The University of Washington Tacoma makes every effort to honor disability accommodation requests. Requests can be responded to most effectively if received as far in advance of the event as possible, preferably at least 10 days.

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