2009-11 Marian University Course Catalog, fall 2010 edition

2) You must have received a high school diploma and be
admitted to Marian University as a student.
3) You must be affiliated as a seminarian with a Catholic
diocese or in the process of seeking affiliation with a
diocese.
Pending approval from the seminary rector, students may
apply to live in the formation house on a trial basis for one
semester. During that semester the student is expected to
participate in all formation house activities while discerning
the possibility of affiliating with his diocese. By the end of the
semester, the student must begin the process of affiliation
with his diocese if they wish to continue participation in the
house of formation.
For more information on this special program, contact the
seminary rector, Father Bob Robeson, at 317.955.6512 or by
e-mail at rrobeson@archindy.org, or visit the web site at
www.archindy.org/vocations/seminary.html.
Business Creation and
Development Program
The Business Creation and Development Program (BCD) is
designed to provide all students with the skills for creating
their own businesses or developing an existing small
business. The program fosters entrepreneurial skills in
students that are crucial to excel in both small businesses as
well as large corporations.
BCD is offered to our students in two ways; as a minor to
those outside of the School of Business and as a
concentration to our business-related majors. Through this
program our participating students receive an introduction
into the essential elements of enterprise and commerce.
Available to students in all majors, the minor is designed to
support their creativity, provide them with skills to utilize
their academic disciplines in the creation of a business or an
existing business setting, and provide options so they are
equipped to pursue entrepreneurial possibilities in their
chosen disciplines.
The curriculum for the minor includes courses addressing
foundations of entrepreneurship, creativity and change,
accounting and finance for small business, law and ethics for
the entrepreneurial company, service learning, and the
business plan capstone.
For both the minor and the concentration, a capstone course
requires seniors to create a business plan for their “dream”
enterprise. Local business leaders are invited to review and
critique each plan, and the plan must be approved for
successful completion of the program. In addition, students
are strongly encouraged to participate in the internship
program, which provides the student with real-world
experience in the field of entrepreneurship, academic credit,
and pay that is typically above average. Students are placed
in a variety of companies and jobs based on the student’s
interest and availability.
A unique opportunity available through the BCD program is
the BCD Consulting or A-Team. A-Team is a group of uniquely
talented and highly motivated students selected to act as
their own consulting firm, and have the opportunity to work
with local for-profit and not-for-profit businesses addressing
their issues and problems. The director of BCD selects
projects and directs the A-Team in conjunction with alumni
and other faculty. The A-Team is limited to five students per
team and includes stipends for their work as well as academic
credit.
Co-curricular activities include receptions, lunches,
presentations with local business leaders in the private and
public sector, and participation in business groups such as the
Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce.
The Allison Fellows Scholarships, for up to $6,000 annually,
are available to a select group of students entering the
Business Creation and Development Program. Application
criteria include submission of an essay stating interest in
business creation and development, a GPA of 3.00 in high
school or a SAT score of at least 1000, an interview with the
BCD director, and demonstrated experience with
entrepreneurship—direct or indirect.
To learn more, visit http://bcd.marian.edu, or contact Robert
Schuttler, M.B.A., the BCD director, at 317.955.6038 or by email
at robert@marian.edu.
Co-ops, Internships, and Practica
Marian University offers a variety of experiential programs to
undergraduate students. Co-ops, internships, and practica are
designed to enrich and supplement the student’s academic
program with practical experiences in the field. Depending on
the program, placements may be paid or unpaid positions.
Students can earn a varying number of credits; see each
academic department for 160, 260, 360, or 460 course
listings. For more information, contact the Director of
Internships and Career Services at 317.955.6341 or visit our
web site at http://careerservices.marian.edu.
Global Studies
The primary curricular component of the Richard Lugar
Franciscan Center for Global Studies (LFCGS) is the minor in
global studies. The minor represents a holistic,
interdisciplinary program of academic coursework and
experiential learning, one which stresses language skills,
international travel and study, specialized courses, and direct
contact with globally focused people and organizations.
Global studies students attend and participate in LFCGS
public events, and meet with speakers and visiting experts on
global issues. The global studies minor enables students to
address a wide variety of global issues in an ethically
conscious manner, and makes a powerful addition to any
major in the liberal arts or professional studies.
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