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Interim Dean Kenneth Hall – BUS 112	Faculty & Staff
Interim Associate Dean Colby Green – BUS 204	Undergraduate & Graduate Advisors
Business Manager KayLynn Jensen – BUS 108	Website
Administrative Assistant/Data Analyst Holly Smith – BUS 109

Mission

Through student-centered education, the Dixie L. Leavitt School of Business provides the knowledge and direction that forms a foundation for lifelong student success.

1. KNOWLEDGE: We promote an environment that provides students the knowledge and skills to achieve their goals through critical thinking, effective learning, and relevant professional preparation.
2. DIRECTION: We provide an environment designed to help students shape their ambitions and find direction as responsible and ethical individuals both personally and professionally.

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 and Finance

Programs

Bachelor’s Degree

• •  Accounting (B.A., B.S.)
• •  Finance (B.A., B.S.)

Certificate (Graduate)

• •  Finance (Certificate)
• •  Healthcare Administration (Certificate)

Minor

• •  Accounting (Non-Teaching) (Minor)
• •  Finance (Minor)

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.)

Joint Master’s Degrees

• •  Master of Accountancy (M.Acc.) / Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

Department of Economics

Programs

Bachelor’s Degree

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

Minor

• •  Economics (Minor)

Department of Management and Hotel, Resort, and Hospitality Management

Programs

Associate’s Degree

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

Certificate of Proficiency (Undergraduate)

• •  International Business (Certificate)

Certificate (Graduate)

• •  Leadership (Certificate)
• •  Project Management (Certificate)

Minor

• •  Event Planning and Management (Minor)
• •  Hotel, Resort, and Hospitality Management (Minor)
• •  Management (Minor)

Master’s Degree

• •  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
• •  Master of Business Administration - Business Analytics Emphasis (M.B.A.)
• •  Master of Business Administration - Cybersecurity Emphasis (M.B.A.)
• •  Master of Business Administration - Finance Emphasis (M.B.A.)
• •  Master of Business Administration - Healthcare Administration Emphasis (M.B.A.)
• •  Master of Business Administration - Leadership Emphasis (M.B.A.)
• •  Master of Business Administration - Marketing Emphasis (M.B.A.)
• •  Master of Business Administration - Project Management Emphasis (M.B.A.)

Department of Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Sales, and Analytics

Programs

Bachelor’s Degree

• •  Marketing (B.A., B.S.)

Certificate of Proficiency (Undergraduate)

• •  Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management (Certificate)

Certificate (Graduate)

• •  Business Analytics (Certificate)
• •  Marketing (Certificate)

Minor

• •  Business Analytics (Minor)
• •  Entrepreneurship (Minor)
• •  Marketing (Non-Teaching) (Minor)
• •  Marketing Education (Minor)
• •  Professional Sales (Minor)

Master’s Degree

• •  Business Analytics (M.S.)

Military Science Program

Programs

Minor

• •  Military Science (Minor)

Additional Focused Coursework

• •  Professional Military Education Requirements for Commissioning (Army)

Centers

• Business Career Services
• The Larry H. & Gail Miller Center for Entrepreneurship
• The Business and Innovation Center

Other Information

Accreditation

All baccalaureate and graduate business programs in the Dixie L. Leavitt School of Business are accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).

Business Graduate Academic Standards

In order to remain in good academic standing, a student must achieve a cumulative grade point average of 3.0. Additionally, grades below a “C” will not count towards program completion and will affect the GPA as a failing grade. Students who are suspended from school for academic reasons in accordance with this policy may apply for readmission, after one academic year (3 semesters).

Appeal Process

• Write a letter of application for readmission to the program director. Letters will be submitted to the Graduate and Online Coordinator for distribution.
• The program director will determine if readmission will be allowed.
• Additional appeals can be submitted to the Dixie L. Leavitt School of Business Associate Dean.

Note: Appeals for returning students must be received no later than two (2) weeks prior to the first day of classes for a given term.

Information is available online at www.suu.edu/business/graduate/academic-standing.html.

Business Graduate Academic Standing

Academic standing is based on a student’s semester and cumulative GPA as follows:

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 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:

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

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