The College of Business Administration provides professional education in business and related fields recognizing the importance of a liberalizing education as a foundation for a career of continuing self-education. The student has the opportunity to select from a wide spectrum of liberal arts courses and other non-business courses. The College aims to instill in its students, through a personalized educational process, a sense of personal integrity, a high measure of intellectual curiosity, and a deep awareness of personal and social values in contemporary society, particularly in its urban setting.

Programs
The College offers academic degree programs for students who wish to pursue a professional education in business and related disciplines: a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with majors in Accounting and in Business Administration and a 5-year program leading to a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a Master of Business Administration. All classes are held at the McNichols campus. The following study concentrations are available for the Business Administration major: Finance, International Business, Management and Marketing.

In addition, The College offers a minor in Business Administration for students majoring outside the College of Business Administration.

Accreditation
The College of Business Administration is nationally accredited, on both the undergraduate (Bachelor of Science in Business Administration) and graduate (Master of Business Administration) levels, by AACSB International-The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Organized in 1916, AACSB is the premier accrediting agency for bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs in business administration and accounting.

The College of Business Administration prepares diverse students to serve business organizations and society with competence, compassion and conscience. Rooted in the Jesuit and Mercy traditions, the College champions academic excellence and good character by encouraging intellectual, spiritual, ethical, and social growth. We achieve this mission by:

• Encouraging and expecting excellence from students, faculty, and staff in all we do;
• Helping students to develop knowledge, analytical and critical thinking, and skills to compete in a dynamic global business environment;
• Teaching students self-reflection, teamwork with diverse peoples, and responsible stewardship for the common good;
• Delivering quality teaching, research, and service to our University, our profession, and our community;
• Providing quality bachelor and master degree programs

Requirements
A candidate for the bachelor's degree must complete a minimum of 126 semester hours within the following areas:

• required University Core Curriculum
• courses in the major
• elective courses

Transfer students may substitute equivalent courses with approval from the College.

A candidate is expected to attain a minimum grade point average of 2.0 in all hours attempted, in the major and in the last 60 hours. At least 50 percent of the business credit hours must be taken in the College of Business Administration at University of Detroit Mercy. The College reserves the right to add or delete course offerings and to redesign programs.

The College of Business Administration believes that service to the community is a most worthwhile endeavor of a business professional. As a result, participation in community service is strongly encouraged and there are a number of opportunities for student participation.

Student Responsibilities in the College of Business Administration
Students in the College of Business Administration are responsible and accountable for knowledge of the requirements and procedures set forth by the College. Administrators, advisors, and faculty are available to assist students by explaining the various requirements and procedures for each program. However, the ultimate responsibility for compliance rests with the student.

Typical Freshman and Sophomore Program for Business Administration and Accounting Majors

Business Administration Minor

In the College of Business Administration, academic advising is an integral part of the learning process. The faculty and staff are committed to taking an active role in the education, well-being and personal development of the students. Professional advising is available throughout the year and students are required to see an advisor prior to each registration.

• 1 Students must complete CST 1010; ENL 1310 & 2040.
• 2 Students must complete MTH 1110, 1120 and 2140 & CIS 1000.
• 3 Students must complete ECN 2950, 2960 & 3050; One course in Natural Science that meets Core Curriculum.
• 4 Students must complete PHL 1000; Two courses in Religious Studies and/or Philosophy that meet the Core Curriculum.
• 5 Students must complete one course in History; one course in Literature; one course in Art, Drama, Music; and one course in the study of other cultures and/or foreign language. These courses must meet the core curriculum.
• 6 Students must complete PHL 2010 or ETH 2590.

The College of Business Administration offers its undergraduates the option of participation in the Co-op track. This planned program provides graduates in the College of Business Administration with 8-12 months of professional experience prior to graduation. Students must have a minimum of 63 credit hours, a 2.5 GPA, and have successfully completed CEC 3000 before starting their first assignment. Students normally complete two Co-op assignments with the option of a third. These assignments are approximately four months in length and begin at the start of each semester. Students may choose either the alternating Co-op track or the parallel Co-op track. Students have the opportunity to integrate the Co-op experience into their academic program without delaying graduation.

Beginning in Fall 2009, the College of Business Administration will admit a select group of qualified freshman into a five-year integrated program leading to a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree (BSBA) as well as a Master of Business Administration degree (MBA).

This program is designed for high-achieving ,goal-oriented students who have decided to complete an MBA as part of their professional education and wish to minimize the time and expense of doing so.

Students admitted to this program will complete the BSBA in 4 years of study, and complete the MBA degree by the end of the fifth year. Students will follow an accelerated curriculum plan.

The 5-year Program includes the following: 1) The program provides challenging academic coursework that prepares students for successful business careers. 2) All pre-core requirements for the MBA are waived, eliminating 18 credit hours; there is no entrance exam or other special requirements for entering the graduate phase of the program. 3) The program includes appropriate work experience in preparation for the MBA Program. Students must complete a minimum of two cooperative education assignments (i.e. internships.) One of these must be a graduate internship completed between the fourth and fifth year. 4) A mentor from the business community will assist and guide each student in career planning and development. This mentoring will supplement the academic advising provided by the College of Business Administration and the many services provided by the University's Career Education Center.

Beta Alpha Psi - The National Honors Fraternity for Financial Information Professionals
Membership is restricted to upper division students majoring in accounting or choosing a concentration in finance who have maintained a superior grade point average in the study of accounting and finance. This membership is one of the highest scholastic honors that accounting and finance students can attain. As the premier professional accounting and business information fraternity, Beta Alpha Psi recognizes academic excellence and complements members' formal education by providing interaction between students, faculty and professionals, and fosters lifelong growth, service and ethical conduct. Beta Alpha Psi chapters may be chartered only in those schools of business and management accredited by AACSB International.

Membership in Beta Gamma Sigma is an honor which must be earned through outstanding scholastic achievement. Such membership is one of the highest scholastic honors that a student in a school of business or management can attain. To be eligible for Beta Gamma Sigma membership, a student must rank in the top seven percent of his or her junior class, the top 10 percent of his or her senior class, or rank in the top 20 percent of those students receiving master's degrees. Beta Gamma Sigma chapters may be chartered only in those schools of business and management accredited by AACSB International.

Membership in Alpha Iota Delta is restricted to upper-division students who have compiled a superior academic record overall as well as in courses focusing on Decision Science and/or Computer Information Systems. The purposes of the Delta Mu Chapter are to confer distinction for academic excellence in the decision sciences and computer information systems; promote the infusion of the functional and behavioral areas of administration with the tools, concepts, and methodologies of the decision sciences and computer information systems; and promote professional fellowship among students, faculty, and administrators who share a common interest in the development of decision sciences and computer information systems.

Residence and Time Requirements
Candidates for the bachelor's degree must complete their final 30 hours of work in the College of Business Administration. Students are expected to complete their degree program within 10 years.

Pass-Fail Grading
Students in the College of Business Administration who have a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or better may take a maximum of four courses or 12 hours of course work on a Pass-Fail basis. Only one course may be taken per semester. These hours must be taken in courses which are not specifically required for the degree.