oAccounting

oBusiness Administration

oBusiness Education

oEconomics

oEntrepreneurship

oFinance-Business

oFinance-Financial Institution Mgmt

oFinance-Insurance

oFinance-Real Estate

oInformation Systems

oManagement

oMarketing

oOffice Management

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o AACSB Accreditedo Beta Gamma Sigma Honor

Societyo Student Centeredo Successful Graduates –Annual

Reportso Very Popular Majorso Affordableo Superior Facilities

o Alpha Kappa Psio Association of

Information Technology Professionals

o Beta Alpha Psio Financial Management

Associationo Gamma Iota Sigma

o Institute of Management Accountants

o Phi Beta Lambdao Pi Sigma Epsilono Society for Human

Resource Management

o Accountingo Business Administrationo Economicso Entrepreneurshipo Financeo Information Systemso Managemento Marketingo Office Management

Coursework in the areas of:* financial accounting

*taxation *cost accounting

*auditing *governmental accounting

*Ideal for a student who wants to major in business but does not have a

specific field of study

*Managerial decision making skills

*Small business ownership plans

*Students acquire an understanding of economic concepts and processes

*Apply techniques of economic analysis to decision

making in the public and private sector

*The program will interest those considering careers in business, education, government, and law

*Students may tailor the program to fit their specific needs while acquiring the business background

needed to pursue entrepreneurial goals

*This major takes a student from the idea they have for a business through completing a feasibility study,

writing a business plan and operating the new venture

*The business finance and financial institution management emphasis are designed for students interested in entering the

fields of corporate finance, banking, investments and securities

*The insurance emphasis is designed for students interested in career in insurance, insurance company operations, underwriting,

claims adjustment, risk management, sales, estate planning, actuarial science

*The real estate emphasis prepares students for careers in real

estate operations, brokerage, mortgage financing, property valuation, investment/estate planning

*Business applications of the computer and the processing, storage, retrieval, and reporting of business information

Career Choices:*Junior Systems Analyst (Consultant): works with users in defining business

problems/needs; provide systems specifications and systems design for the user

*Database Administrators: Coordinate changes to computer databases, test and implement the database applying knowledge of database management systems. May plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard computer

databases*Network and Computer Systems Administrators: Install, configure, and support an

organization's local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), and Internet system or a segment of a network system. Maintain network hardware and software.

*Human Resource Management includes areas of planning for human resource needs; recruiting, selecting, and training

employees; assisting managers in placing employees; and facilitating the rewarding of work performance

*Production/Operations Management includes the areas of designing, operating, and controlling the production of products

and/or services through the efficient/effective use of capital, financial resources, employees, and raw materials

*General Management includes administrative work in both areas of management: human resources and production/operations

*Marketing major prepares students for assuming all marketing responsibilities in any organization

*The program is designed to prepare students for rewarding careers in such fields as sales, sales management, retailing, business-to-business marketing, purchasing, distribution, pricing,

advertising/promotion, public relations, product management, and marketing research.

*Prepares students for careers as office managers, office supervisors, executive secretaries, and word processing

managers *Courses are required in the areas of management,

communication, and technology *Skills acquired in office organization; selection, training,

and supervision of personnel; office automation; and planning and organizing office services, word processing,

spreadsheets, databases, software and equipment

o B.S. DegreesoBusiness EducationoTeachingoNon-TeachingoNon-Teaching Training & Development

o Graduate DegreesoM.B.A.oM.B.E.oM.S. in Accounting

and Information Systems

oM.A. and Ph.D. in Economics

PLEASE COMPLETE AND TURN IN BEFORE YOU LEAVE Name First Name Middle Name Last Name

Address Street

City State Zip Code

Social Security # -- Your Intended Major (Check One): Accounting Finance-Insurance Business Administration Finance-Real Estate Business Education-Teaching Information Systems Business Education-Non-Teaching Management Business Education-Training & Development Marketing Economics Office Management Finance-Business Finance Other Finance-Financial Instution Management

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Marketing

Entrepreneurship, Bus. Educ, Office

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Information Systems

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Economics & Finance

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Accounting

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General Studies, First Two Years

Business Core

Major Courses, Last Two Years

o Full-time vs. Part-time12-18 hours is full-time, 14-16 hours is average load

(Depends on other responsibilities outside of school)o Meeting Days

MWF = Monday, Wednesday, and Friday55 minute classes, i.e., 9:10-10:05

MW = Monday and Wednesday1 hour 25 minutes, i.e., 2:20-3:45

TR = Tuesday and Thursday1 hour 25 minutes, i.e., 9:40-11:05

o Students will be dropped from courses if payment is not received by August 25th. Closed classes might be open August 26th

o Credit HoursAll required classes are 3 credit hours except BIOL, CHEM, PSCI, GEOL and ASTR (4 hours) because they include a lab and PHED Activity (1 hour)

o Scheduling a Lab CourseIf you are registering for BIOL, CHEM, PSCI, GEOL or ASTR it will be easier to complete your Fall Schedule if you first schedule your lab course and then your remaining courses.

o Natural Sciences and HLTH 1530/1531You must register separately for the lab portion. You will have 2 CRNs for these classes.

Examples:MATH 1000 K, MATH 1710 KENGL 1009 KREAD 1000 KUNIV 1010 K

To help protect your personal information, MTSU now uses “M Numbers” not Social Security Numbers

How do I find my MTSU ID number?

1.Login to PipelineMT

2.Click on the “RaiderNet” tab

3.Click on “Personal Information”

4.Last click on “What is my MTSU ID number?”

5. Ex.- M01234567

*You have course descriptions in your

packets*

Open Sections ListOpen Sections List

May Need Permit Section Number

Course Reference Number

D- Distance LearningH- HonorsE- EXLI- InternationalL- Learning

Community

S- Study Abroad

K- Prescribed Courses

R- RODP Courses

Example: HIST 2010-H04

o Raider Learning Community

o Two Classes Are Paired Together

o Section Number Example: ECON 2410 – L09, ENGL 1010 – L01

o Must have a minimum ACT score of 25 and a minimum high school GPA of 3.5

o Retention in the Honors program is a cumulative GPA of 3.25

o Honors courses will have “Honors” in the title and the section number begins with H

o All coursework can be completed online, but this is NOT a Business Program.

o These courses require extra tuition and fees in addition to the MTSU fee structure.

o The section number is R50.

Score required: 3 or above

Refer to the 2009-11 Undergraduate Catalog for additional information

To have scores sent call 1-888-CALL 4 AP

o Send transcripts to MTSU Admissions Office

o Transcripts are NOT automatically sent- you MUST request them to be sent even if they are on your high school transcript

o 2.00 for the current term or:

o 00-29.99 quality hours = 1.50 cumulative GPA

o 30-49.99 quality hours = 1.80 cumulative GPA

o 50 or more quality hours = 2.00 cumulative GPA