Sweet Briar College

The mission of the business program is toenable its graduates to be successful in theworld of business. The business major requiresa mastery of business theory and the developmentof skills in a broad range of functionalareas. Graduates will demonstrate strong communicationskills, the ability to analyze andsynthesize, and an understanding of the broadcultural and social context in which businessoccurs.Recognizing that work experience is criticalin the learning process, experiential learning isan integral part of the program. Our graduatesare expected to acquire knowledge of businesstheories as well as developing practical skills inapplying these theories. These applications aredemonstrated by using various teaching methodsand evaluated on a graduated scale as thestudent moves through the program.For success in the world of work aftergraduation or graduate study, our graduatesare expected to develop skills in finding jobs, injob performance, and in career management.Consequently, the curriculum is designed togive individual students a hands-on grasp ofbusiness methods, business cultures, and personnelinteractions typically found in businessorganizations. Recognizing that work experienceis critical to the student learning process,work experience is simulated in class projects,cases, and labs while actual work experienceis the task of our integrated, multiple-stageinternship program.A student considering the business majoris strongly advised to take BUSN 127, BUSN128, BUSN 131, BUSN 150, BUSN 210, andMATH 205 by the end of the second year. Sincecourse sequence is important, potential majorsand minors (first- and second year students)are advised to consult with business professorswhen selecting classes.(47.5-50.5 semester hours)BUSN 127 (3) -Accounting IBUSN 128 (3) -Accounting IIBUSN 131 (3) -Fundamentals ofManagementSweet Briar CollegeBUSN 132 (1) -Fundamentals ofManagement LaboratoryBUSN 150 (3) -Fundamentals of MarketingBUSN 161 (3) -Commercial LawBUSN 210 (3) -FinanceBUSN 344 (3) -Organizational Change andInnovationBUSN 347 (3) -Entrepreneurship, SocialEntrepreneurship,and Corporate SocialResponsibilityBUSN 348 (1) -Entrepreneurship, SocialEntrepreneurship,and Corporate SocialResponsibility LaboratoryBUSN 377 (.5) - InternshipBUSN 410 (3) -Business StrategyBUSN 452 (3) -Senior Seminar inEntrepreneurshipOption ABUSN 107 (3) -Business EconomicsOption BECON 101 (3) -Principles of MicroeconomicsANDECON 102 (3) -Principles ofMacroeconomicsANTH 238 (3) -The Anthropology ofGlobalizationBUSN 242 (3) -NegotiationBUSN 324 (3) -Advanced Commercial LawBUSN 337 (3) -International Management