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Dean Mary Pearson – BUS 110 – (435) 586-5440	Faculty & Staff
Associate Dean R. Kim Craft – BUS 112 – (435) 586-5414	Student Success Advisors
Administrative Assistant KayLynn Jensen – BUS 108 – (435) 586-5401	Website

Mission

The Dixie L. Leavitt School of Business offers an experiential learning environment that combines theory and practice. We prepare students, with a rural heritage, to become fully engaged productive and ethical leaders in the local, national, and global environments. Our regional service area encompasses southern Utah. In order to fulfill its mission, the School of Business

• engages students by emphasizing experiential learning activities and individual attention both inside and outside the classroom;
• empowers students and faculty to discover and apply knowledge for ethical leadership, innovation, and global awareness;
• attracts, rewards, and retains faculty who support student engagement and make relevant intellectual contribution to their fields, emphasizing applied and pedagogical activity; and
• serves in academia, the professions, and society, providing management expertise and collaborative support.

School Program Goals & Learning Outcomes

We will produce business graduates at the baccalaureate level who:

1. Are able to communicate effectively through written documents and oral presentations.
2. Understand ethical issues and standards as they relate to business within society.
3. Possess the technical and analytical skills that are generally used to facilitate decision making in complex environments.
4. Are familiar with the fundamental principles and tools associated with each major functional area of business.
5. Have strong critical thinking skills.

Departments, Programs, & Centers

Department of Accounting

Programs

Bachelor’s Degree

• •  Accounting (B.A., B.S.)

Minor

• •  Accounting (Non-Teaching) (Minor)

Department of Economics and Finance

Programs

Bachelor’s Degree

• •  Economics (B.A., B.S.)
• •  Economics - Business Analytics Emphasis (B.A., B.S.)
• •  Finance (B.A., B.S.)

Minor

• •  Economics (Minor)
• •  Finance (Minor)

Master’s Degree

• •  Master of Science in Business Analytics (M.S.)

Department of Management, Marketing, and Hospitality

Programs

Associate’s Degree

• •  General Technology - Business Specialty (A.A.S.) (USTC transfers only)
• •  General Technology - Culinary Arts Management Specialty (A.A.S.) (USTC transfers only)

Bachelor’s Degree

• •  Business Education (B.A., B.S.)
• •  Hotel, Resort, and Hospitality Management - Event Planning and Management Emphasis (B.A., B.S.)
• •  Hotel, Resort, and Hospitality Management - Food and Beverage Management Emphasis (B.A., B.S.)
• •  Hotel, Resort, and Hospitality Management - Lodging Management Emphasis (B.A., B.S.)
• •  Management (B.A., B.S.)
• •  Marketing (B.A., B.S.)

Certificate (Undergraduate)

• •  Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management
• •  Certificate in International Business

Certificate (Graduate)

• •  Certificate in International Business (M.Acc. & M.B.A. students)

Minor

• •  Event Planning and Management (Minor)
• •  Hotel, Resort, and Hospitality Management (Minor)
• •  Management (Minor)
• •  Marketing (Non-Teaching) (Minor)
• •  Marketing Education (Minor)

Department of Military Science

Programs

Minor

• •  Military Science (Minor)

Add-On Program

• •  Professional Military Education Requirements for Commissioning (Army)

Master of Accountancy

Programs

Master’s Degree

• •  Master of Accountancy (M.Acc.)
• •  Master of Accountancy - Business Analytics Emphasis (M.Acc.)
• •  Master of Accountancy - Managerial Accounting Emphasis (M.Acc.)
• •  Master of Accountancy - Public Accounting Emphasis (M.Acc.)
• •  Master of Accountancy - Taxation Emphasis (M.Acc.)

Master of Business Administration

Programs

Master’s Degree

• •  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
• •  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)/Master of Accountancy (M.Acc.) Joint Program
• •  Master of Business Administration - Business Analytics Emphasis (M.B.A.)
• •  Master of Business Administration - Cybersecurity Emphasis (M.B.A.)

Master of Science in Business Analytics

Go to information for Master of Science in Business Analytics.  

Centers

• Procurement Technical Assistance Center
• Small Business Development Center
• SUU Business Resource Center

Other Information

Accreditation

Undergraduate and graduate business programs (Accounting , Finance , Management , Marketing , Master of Accountancy , Master of Business Administration , and Master of Science in Business Analytics (M.S.) ) in the Dixie L. Leavitt School of Business are accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).

Internships

Regional companies and governmental institutions provide exceptional opportunities for students to develop business skills in a “professional” environment. In addition, students may complete internships overseas or spend a semester or year abroad. Students’ internship assignments are jointly supervised by company management and SUU faculty members. Academic credit is awarded for internships and financial compensation is usually available.

More information is available from the School of Business Career Services Coordinator:

Madalyn Swanson
BUS 211 – (435) 586-5456

Scholarships

Scholarships are available to students demonstrating excellence in their business core classes. Students must submit the appropriate applications by March 1. Interested students should contact the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships, Sharwan Smith Center, Room 167, (435) 586-7735.

Student Organizations

The best learning experiences include participation in organizations outside the classroom. Among the many student organizations of interest to business majors are the following:

• Beta Gamma Sigma Business Honor Society
• Collegiate DECA (Marketing)
• Economics Club
• Entrepreneurship Club
• Finance Club
• Hospitality Management Guild
• PAC (Professional Accountancy Club)
• PBL (Phi Beta Lambda - Professional Business Leaders)
• Women in Leadership

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