2001-2003 Graduate Catalog - Texas Southern University: ::em.tsu ...

……………………………………………Jesse H. JonesSchool Of Business……………………………………………THE JESSE H. JONES SCHOOL OF BUSINESSOVERVIEWThe Jesse H. Jones School of Business consists of two departments: Accounting and Business Administration. The Schoolof Business, through the Graduate School, offers the Master of Business Administration.The School is administratively organized with a dean who is assisted by an Associate Dean, an Assistant Dean for Researchand Development, and an Assistant Dean for Business Student Services. Each of the departments in the School is headedby a Faculty Chair. All administrative offices are located in the Jesse H. Jones School of Business Building located at thecorner of Tierwester and Cleburne.MISSION STATEMENTThe mission of the Jesse H. Jones School of Business is to prepare students for positions of responsibility in a competitivebusiness environment by fostering stimulating, interactive learning that stresses student involvement, business professionalism,and academic excellence. The School is committed to providing students with expertise and skills in specific businessdisciplines that emphasize the philosophical, social, ethical, technological, and economic context of a rapidly changing,global, and increasingly multicultural society. Developmental experiences are provided through programs designed toenhance:• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills• Professional attitudes and an appreciation for the role of business in a free enterprise economy• Quantitative and analytical skills• Verbal and nonverbal communication skills• A global awareness and appreciation for cultural diversity• Ethical decision-making skills• Team-building• Self-confidence and poiseThe School’s emphasis is on quality teaching supported by research and professional service. A wide range of intellectualcontributions that reflects the expertise of the faculty is seen as complementary to and supportive of the primary goal ofproviding quality education to students. Thus, research on teaching and issues related to instructional development are asimportant as applied and theoretical research.106Master of Business AdministrationThe objective of the MBA program is to educate a diverse group of men and women by providing them with the knowledge,analytical ability, and management skills necessary for leadership positions in a world characterized by a diverse work force,rapid technological change, and a fiercely competitive global marketplace. The MBA program at Texas Southern Universityprovides general management education to individuals who have aspirations for advancement from their present positionsor wish to prepare themselves for a new career.