Contact Person: Gilbert E. Dwyer
Consistent with the mission of Wheeling Jesuit University, the purpose of business education is to contribute to the development of people prepared for productive and socially responsible lives and for leadership in the world of business. To that end, the curriculum leading to a degree in business consists of both a broad exposure to arts and sciences and a general education in business.
The business program is geared to provide a basic understanding of the nature and purpose of business and its role in society and a general knowledge of the structure and processes of business. The curriculum includes courses in accounting, finance, marketing, management, economics and ethics, among others. It focuses on analytical skills and the constantly growing array of software applicable to business. It also addresses the dynamic global social, political, economic and technical environments in which business operates.
Communication, leadership and analytical skills and experience in working effectively in teams, all qualities required for success in business, are fundamental elements of the program.
Instruction is provided by faculty with extensive experience in business and related fields. Instruction is enhanced by applicable technologies. Internships and other experiential exposures are integral to the business curriculum.
Graduates with degrees in business will be prepared to:
- find career opportunities in business, often in their major field
- contribute in all major functional areas of a business
- recognize and deal with issues of ethical and social
- responsibility in business
- be proficient in oral and written communication
- be competent in the use of computers and standard software
The Business & Technology Department offers the following major programs:
- Accountancy
- International Business
- Management
- Marketing
- Sports Management
- Technology Development
These minor programs are also offered:
- Accountancy
- Economics/Finance (for business majors)
- Economics/Finance (for non-business majors)
- Business Administration (for non-business majors)
- Marketing (for non-business majors)
- International Business (for business majors)
- International Business (for non-business majors)
- E-Commerce
Basic Business Core Curriculum
- In addition to completing the University core curriculum requirements, all business majors must complete the basic business core curriculum:
| ACC 123 |
Principles of Financial Accounting |
(3 crs) |
| ACC 124 |
Principles of Managerial Accounting |
(3 crs) |
| ACC 315 |
Business Law I |
(3 crs) |
| ECO 110 |
Principles of Macroeconomics* |
(3 crs) |
| ECO 121 |
Principles of Microeconomics |
(3 crs) |
| FIN 211 |
Principles of Finance |
(3 crs) |
| FIN 215 |
Financial Reporting and Analysis
for Management |
(3 crs) |
| MGT 121 |
Analytical Methods and Statistics
for Business** |
(3 crs) |
| MGT 211 |
Principles of Management |
(3 crs) |
| MGT 410 |
Business Policy, Strategy, and
Social Responsibility |
(3 crs) |
| MKT 211 |
Principles of Marketing |
(3 crs) |
| TOTAL: |
|
(33 crs) |
*ECO 110 will also satisfy a social science requirement in the University core.
**This course is designed to develop the student’s facility in basic mathematical and statistical operations as applied to the solving of business problems. MAT 106 Introduction to Statistics II is an acceptable substitute for MGT 121. The business student will fulfill the first core math requirements by taking Introduction to Statistics (MAT 105)
- Seniors are required to take the ETS Major Field Test for Business. The test will be administered within the MGT 410 class. There is a charge for this test.
Accountancy
The University’s accountancy programs are designed to prepare students for careers in public accounting, industry, not-for-profit organizations and government. The programs also provide students with sound preparation for successful graduate study in business, law and other areas. Courses represent rigorous examinations of accounting concepts, principles and applications which provide the foundation for successful professional accountancy careers. The University offers both a four-year baccalaureate (B.S.) degree in Accounting and a Master of Science in Accountancy (MSA) degree in recognition that most states have adopted the 150 credit hour requirement to sit for the CPA exam. The MSA program requires 36 semester hours and can be completed in one additional calendar year assuming full-time enrollment and that all prerequisite work has been completed. (Please consult the Graduate catalog for additional details regarding the MSA program.)
Requirements for Accountancy Major
Bachelor of Science Degree
In addition to completing the University core curriculum and basic business core curriculum, all accountancy majors must complete a series of required courses.
Courses Required of All Accountancy Majors:
| ACC 211 |
Intermediate Accounting I |
(3 crs) |
| ACC 212 |
Intermediate Accounting II |
(3 crs) |
| ACC 213 |
Intermediate Accounting III |
(3 crs) |
| ACC 311 |
Managerial Cost Accounting |
(3 crs) |
| ACC 312 |
Advanced Managerial Accounting |
(3 crs) |
| ACC 313 |
Accounting Information Systems |
(3 crs) |
| ACC 316 |
Business Law II |
(3 crs) |
| ACC 401 |
Advanced Accounting Practice |
(3 crs) |
| ACC 403 |
Accounting for Government
and Other Not-for-Profit Practices |
(3 crs) |
| ACC 405 |
Tax Accounting |
(3 crs) |
| ACC 406 |
Auditing Theory and Practice |
(3 crs) |
| MGT 313 |
Information Systems |
(3 crs) |
| MGT 319 |
Management Science |
(3 crs) |
| TOTAL: |
|
(39 crs) |
Special Notes for Accountancy Majors
- Undergraduate majors in accounting who wish to attend the MSA program should fulfill their math requirements by taking statistics (MAT 105) and Calculus (MAT 111). In addition, they should take an appropriate computer science course to obtain a working knowledge of electronic spreadsheets and at least one other software package.
- Accountancy majors who wish to pursue careers in management accounting in business or similar organizations are encouraged to take MGT 314, Operations Management, MGT 226, Organizational Behavior, either MGT 312, Industrial Psychology or MGT 240, Organizational Theory and selected courses in computer science.
Management
The management major is designed to help prepare students for management responsibilities in many types of organizations and functional specialties. The focus of the curriculum is on the analytical and interpersonal skills necessary for getting work done through others, as well as specific management tools such as planning, performance appraisal, control systems and organizational design. Students may select from a variety of courses. The methods used to teach these courses include case discussions, management simulations and internships as well as traditional classroom lectures and discussions.
Requirements for Management Major
Bachelor of Science Degree
In addition to completing the University core curriculum and the basic business core curriculum, all management majors must complete the following courses:
MGT 226 Organizational Behavior (3 crs)
MGT 319 Management Science (3 crs)
(6 crs)
and choose five courses from the following (each are 3 credits):
ACC 316 Business Law II
MKT 312 Retail Management
MKT 320 Marketing Management
MKT 323 Marketing and Electronic Commerce
MGT 240 Organization Theory
MGT 311 International Business
MGT 312 Industrial Psychology
MGT 313 Information Systems
MGT 314 Operations Management
MGT 315 Conceptual Foundations of Business
MGT 316 Business and Society
MGT 318 Labor Relations
MGT 320 Small Business Management and
Entrepreneurship
MGT 326 Human Resource Management
MGT 330 Introduction to Electronic Commerce
MGT 331 Organizational Communications
MGT 340 Organizational Leadership
MGT 405 Strategies and Systems in E-Commerce
MGT xxx Elective in Management (Independent
Study, reading course, or approved
internship)
Special Notes for Management Majors:
Management majors are advised to take PSY 110, General Psychology, and either MAT 111, Calculus I, or MGT 122, Business Calculus, in addition to ENG 122, Oral Communications and a computer course.
Marketing
The marketing major prepares students for careers in the business of bringing goods and services to market including activities such as target marketing, selling, advertising, distribution, pricing and product development. Marketing can also involve the promoting of ideas. Marketing majors often find career opportunities in sales, advertising, public relations, product management, wholesaling, retailing and market research.
Requirements for Marketing Major
Bachelor of Science Degree
In addition to completing the University core curriculum and the basic business core curriculum, all marketing majors must
complete the following courses (Each are 3 credits):
MGT 319 Management Science
MKT 316 Consumer Behavior
MKT 320 Marketing Strategies
MKT 410 Marketing Research
MKT 412 Marketing Problems
Plus one of the following courses:
MKT 317 Services Marketing
MKT 323 Marketing and E-Commerce
TOTAL: (18 crs)
Plus one of the following courses:
PWR 135 Communicating in the 21st Century
PWR 226 Desktop Publishing
PWR 240 Writing for Media
Plus two of the following courses:
MGT 313 Information Systems
MGT 320 Small Business Management and
Entrepreneurship
MKT 312 Retail Management
MKT 313 Advertising Management
MKT 314 Sales Management
MKT 315 International Marketing
MKT xxx Elective in Marketing (Independent
Study, reading course, or approved
internship)
Special Notes for Marketing Majors:
Marketing majors are advised to take PSY 110, General Psychology, and either MAT 111, Calculus I, or MGT 122, Business Calculus, in addition to ENG 122, Oral Communications, a computer course, and ACC 3l6, Business Law II.
International Business
The international business major prepares students to address the unique challenges of doing business around the world. Courses explore the impacts on businesses of different cultures, laws, social and political environments and financial systems. The international business major also includes elements of the business core curriculum, including accounting, management and marketing. A highlight of the international business major is a recommended internship abroad.
Requirements for International Business Major
Bachelor of Science Degree
In addition to completing the University core curriculum and the basic business core requirements, all majors must complete the
following courses (Each are 3 credits):
INS 111 The World Community
INB 324 International Business Law
ECO 318 International Economics
MGT 311 International Business
MKT 315 International Marketing
FIN 318 International Finance and Accounting
FRE/GER/
SPA 220 Culture and Communications
TOTAL: (21 crs)
Plus one of the following courses:
POS 211 Comparative Politics
POS 333 Global Political Economy or approved
Geo-economics studies course
TOTAL: (3 crs)
International History course: Student must take an upper level (200 or higher) course on the history of another country. Course must be approved by the Department of Business and Technology.
One of the following:
INB 473 Domestic Internship in a Multinational
Firm (International Students Only) (3 crs)
INB 474 Field Experience in a Firm Abroad
(Semester) (3 crs)
INB 472 International Business Environment:
Regional Focus (Thesis Option) (3 crs)
MOL Two Upper Level Foreign Language
courses in addition to
FRE/GER/SPA 220 (6 crs)
(3-6 crs)
Sports Management
The steady increase and complexity of managing major and minor league sports and sports complexes, combined with the high profile of athletics at the college, high school and community level, have made sports management a highly specialized field. Amateur, professional and recreational sports have become a major industry.
The Sports Management major prepares students for career options in fields as diverse as sports team management, sports agency, school athletic administration, sports marketing and consulting, sports facilities/venue management, journalism and public relations. The major covers a wide range of sports management topics that are integrated with the business core, giving the students a strong business foundation with an understanding of the many different aspects of sports management.
Requirements for Sports Management Major
Bachelor of Science Degree
In addition to completing the University core curriculum and the basic business core requirements, all sports management majors must complete the following courses (Each are 3 credits):
MGT 220 Management of Sport
MGT 216 Organizational Behavior
PSY 250 Sports Psychology
MGT 401 Sports Facility and Event Management
MGT 402 Sports Law
MKT 318/
MBA 543 Sports Marketing
PHI 306 Philosophy and History of Sport
ECO 316 Economics of Sport
TOTAL: (24 crs)
Plus two of the following courses (Each are 3 credits):
MGT 318 Labor Relations
MGT 326 Personnel Management
MGT 331 Organizational Communications
MGT 340 Organizational Leadership
MKT 313 Advertising Management
MKT 314 Sales Management
MKT 316 Consumer Behavior
MKT 320 Marketing Strategies
MGT 373/374 Internship in Sports Management
TOTAL: (6 crs)
Requirements for Minors:
- Minor in Accounting
(EACH ARE 3 CREDITS)
ACC 123 Principles of Financial Accounting
ACC 124 Principles of Managerial Accounting
ACC 211 Intermediate Accounting I
ACC 212 Intermediate Accounting II
ACC 213 Intermediate Accounting III
ACC 311 Managerial Cost Accounting
ACC 312 Advanced Managerial Accounting
TOTAL: (21 crs)
- Minor in Economics/Finance
- [For business majors]
Note: This minor must be declared at the beginning of the sophomore year.
Completion of the following three courses is required:
(EACH ARE 3 CREDITS)
ECO 312 Intermediate Microeconomics
ECO 313 Intermediate Macroeconomics
FIN 326 Money and Banking
TOTAL: (9 crs)
Select two of the following economics courses:
(EACH ARE 3 CREDITS)
ECO 311 The Market Economy
ECO 314 Economic Development
ECO 315 Managerial Economics and
Business Simulation
ECO 316 Labor Economics
ECO 318 International Economics
ECO 319 Industrial Organization and
Regulation
ECO 321 History of Economic Thought
ECO 324 Contemporary Economic Issues
ECO xxx Elective in Economics (Independent
Study or a reading course)
TOTAL: (6 crs)
Plus one of the following finance courses:
(EACH ARE 3 CREDITS)
FIN 216 Managerial Finance
FIN 270 Analysis of Financial Statements
and Financial Forecasting
FIN 316 Principles of Investments
FIN xxx Elective in Finance (Independent
Study or a reading course)
TOTAL: (3 crs)
- [For non-business majors]
Completion of the following three courses is required:
(EACH ARE 3 CREDITS)
ECO 110 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 121 Principles of Microeconomics
FIN 211 Principles of Finance
TOTAL: (9 crs)
Plus any two upper-level courses in economics and any one upper-level course in finance.
- Minor in Business Administration
[For non-business majors]
Completion of the following six courses is required:
ACC 123 Principles of Financial Planning
ECO 110 Principles of Macroeconomics
MKT 211 Principles of Marketing
MGT 211 Principles of Management
FIN 211 Principles of Finance
MGT 121 Business Statistics
- Minor in International Business
The minor in international business combines courses in international studies and business, and is designed to provide an introduction to a growing source of employment and career opportunities. Requirements are as follows:
For non-business majors:
(EACH ARE 3 CREDITS)
ACC 123 Principles of Financial Accounting
ECO 121 Microeconomics
MKT 211 Principles of Marketing
ECO 318 International Economics
MGT 311 International Business
MKT 315 International Marketing
FRE/GER/
SPA 220 Culture and Communication
TOTAL: (21 crs)
For business majors:
(EACH ARE 3 CREDITS)
POS 324 International Law
POS 333 Global Political Economy
ECO 318 International Economics
FIN 318 International Finance and Accounting
MGT 311 International Business
MKT 315 International Marketing
FRE/GER/
SPA 220 Culture and Communication
TOTAL: (21 crs)
- Minor in Marketing [For non-business majors]
Completion of the following course is required:
MKT 211 Principles of Marketing
Plus five marketing courses approved by the Associate Dean and Director of Business Programs.
- Minor in Electronic Commerce
This minor combines an overview course in “e-commerce” and a pertinent internship with courses in computer science, professional writing and business. The range of electives offered enables students to “design” the minor in accordance with their individual interests.
Required courses:
MGT 330 Introduction to E-Commerce (3 crs)
CSC 373/
PWR 473/
ACC/MGT/
One of the following internships:
CSC 373 Computer Science
PWR 473 Professional Communications
ACC,MGT Accounting, Management or
MKT 474 Marketing (2 or 3 crs)
(5 or 6 crs)
Four of the following electives are also required:
(EACH ARE 3 CREDITS)
MGT 405 Strategies & Systems in E-Commerce
MKT 323 Marketing & E-Commerce
CSC 108 Intro. to Structural Programming
CSC 220 Social, Professional & Ethical Issues
in CS
CSC 3XX Advanced Web Programming
PWR 253 Web & Multimedia Authoring I
PWR 254 Web & Multimedia Authoring II
PWR 342 Media Ethics
TOTAL: (24 crs)
