2009-11 Marian University Course Catalog, fall 2010 edition

School of Business
The School of Business advances the mission of Marian
University in providing an excellent education that profoundly
transforms lives, society, and the world through its own
mission: to prepare students, through excellence in teaching
and learning, to become leaders in their chosen professions,
and to make ethical and informed decisions in their daily
lives.
The School of Business offers five majors, nine minors, and
four concentrations in areas of accounting, business
administration, business creation and development
(entrepreneurship), business in healthcare, business
technology, economics, finance, management, marketing,
motorsports management, nonprofit management, and sport
marketing as well as and provide foundational curriculum for
the general education program.
For more information on any of the degree programs listed
below, please contact the School of Business office at
317.955.6765 or by e-mail at business@marian.edu.
ACCOUNTING (ACC)
The accounting program’s academic credits are accepted by
the Indiana State Board of Public Accountancy for
qualification to sit for the Uniform CPA (Certified Public
Accountant) Examination and the Institute of Management
Accountants CMA (Certified Management Accountant)
Examination.
Major for Bachelor of Science Degree (B.S.) in Accounting:
30 hours including 210, 211, 310, 320, 321, 430, 431, 440,
455, and FIN 420. Also required: BUS 101, 205, 240, 250, 290,
301, 401, ECN 201, 202, FIN 111, 310, 311, MIS 101, and 201.
150-Hour Accounting Certificate Program: The State of
Indiana requires that a first time CPA exam candidate must
obtain at least 150 credit hours of college education,
including a bachelor or higher degree conferred by an
accredited college or university.
This law applies only to individuals who plan to sit for the CPA
examination. Students receive a B.S. degree in accounting
from Marian University after the completion of the traditional
four-year program of 128 credit hours. Students choosing to
complete of the 150-Hour Accounting Certificate Program
may do so through a variety of options and will receive a
certificate at graduation.
Marian University’s 150-Hour Accounting Certificate Program
can be completed in a four or five year program option. Also,
by approval, undergraduate and graduate courses from other
accredited colleges and universities may apply.
Minor: 21 credits including 210, 211, 310, 430, FIN 111, and
six credits of approved ACC electives. Also required: BUS 101,
290, 301,
MIS 101, and ECN 202.
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (BUS)
Concentrations:
Business Creation and Development: 12 credits in business.
Required courses are 262, 372, 365, and 485. Only available
to majors in the School of Business.
Human Resources Management: 12 hours in business
requiring BUS 351, 352, PSY 310, and one course from the
following: BUS 358, 361, or 362. Only available to majors in
the School of Business.
Motorsports Management: 12 credits including BUS 135, BUS
222, BUS 311/ESS 310, and BUS 348. BUS in a Motorsports
area is strongly recommended. The concentration is only
open to majors in the School of Business.
Nonprofit management: 12 credits in business including 370,
371, 373, and 375.
Sport Marketing: 12 hours in business including 311/ESS 310,
303/ESS354, B348, and ECN. Only available to majors in the
School of Business or department of Exercise and Sport
Studies as long as pre-requisites are met.
Minors:
Business Administration: 18 credits of business courses
including 101, 240, 250, 301, and two department approved
electives. Also required: ACC 210 and ECN 200.
Business Creation and Development: 18 credits in business.
Required courses are 262, 372, 264, 374, 365, and 485. Not
available to majors in the School of Business.
Business in Healthcare Minor : 18 credits. Required courses:
101, 358 (or equivalent), ECN 315, and an additional nine
credits from ACC 210, BUS 240, 351, 352, 401, and PSY 310.
Only open to Nursing majors.
Business Technology: 18 credits in MIS courses. Required
courses: MIS 101, 201, and four courses chosen from MIS
290, 310, 317, 320, and 330.
Motorsports Management: 18 credits including BUS 240,
250, 135, 222, 311/HPE310, and BUS 348. BUS 367 in a
Motorsports area is strongly recommended.
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