MBA Degrees Online

Students requiring developmental course work based on low entrance exam scores (ACT, SAT, ASSET, COMPASS) may not be able to complete this program of study in eight (8) semesters. Developmental courses do not count toward total degree hours. Students having completed college level courses prior to enrollment will be assisted by their advisor in making appropriate substitutions. In most cases, general education courses may be interchanged between semesters. A minimum of 45 hours of upper division credit (3000-4000 level) is required for this degree. Mandatory state and institutional assessment exams will be required during your degree program. Failure to participate in required assessments may delay graduation.
Year 1 Year 1
Fall Semester Spring Semester
Course No. Course Name Hrs Gen Ed Course No. Course Name Hrs Gen Ed
ENG 1003 Composition I 3 X ENG 1013 Composition II 3 X
MATH 1023 College Algebra 3 MATH 2143 Bus Calculus 3 X
CIT 1503 Microcomputer Applications 3 THEA Fine Arts Theatre 2 X
SOC 2213 Principles of Sociology 3 X PHSC 1203 Physical Science 3 X
BUSN 1913 Making Connections – Business (FYE) 3 X PHSC 1201 Physical Science Lab 1 X
PE 1002 Concepts of PE 2 X PHIL 1103 Intro to Philosophy 3 X
Total Hours 17 Total Hours 16

Year 2 Year 2
Fall Semester Spring Semester
Course No. Course Name Hrs Gen Ed Course No. Course Name Hrs Gen Ed
ACCT 2003 Prin of Accounting I 3 ACCT 2013 Prin of Accounting II 3
ECON 2323 Prin of Microeconomics 3 ECON 2313 Prin of Macro 3 X
POSC 2103 Intro to US Government 3 X ECON 2113 Business Stat 3
BIOL 1003 Biological Science 3 LAW 2023 Leg Env Bus 3
BIOL 1001 Biological Science Lab 1 X SCOM 1203 Oral Communications 3 X
MUS 2503 Fine Arts Music 3 X GEOG 2613 Intro to Geography 3 X
Total Hours 16 Total Hours 18

Year 3 Year 3
Fall Semester Spring Semester
Course No. Course Name Hrs Gen Ed Course No. Course Name Hrs Gen Ed
BCOM 2563 Bus Communications 3 CIT 3013 Mgmt Info Systems 3
FIN 3713 Bus Finance 3 MKTG 3013 Marketing 3
MGMT 3153 Organizational Behavior 3 ECON 3313 Micro Analysis 3
CIT 3523 Operation Management 3 ECON 3323 Money & Bank 3
Elective Elective 3 Elective Elective 3
Total Hours 15 Total Hours 15
Year 4 Year 4
Fall Semester Spring Semester
Course No. Course Name Hrs Gen Ed Course No. Course Name Hrs Gen Ed
ECON 3353 Macro Analysis 3 Elective 3000/4000 Jr/Sr Econ Elect 3
ECON 4313 History of Economics 3 Elective 3000/4000 Jr/Sr Econ Elect 3
IB 4103 Intern Trade 3 MGMT 4813 Strategic Mgmt 3
Elective 3000/4000 Jr/Sr Econ Elect 3 Elective 3000/4000 JR/SR Elective 3
Elective Elective 3 Elective Elective 2
Total Hours 15 Total Hours Additional hour may be required for scholarship 14

Total Jr/Sr Hours 45 Total Degree Hours 126

Graduation Requirements:
Completion of HIST 2763 or HIST 2773 or POSC 2103
Must take SOC 2213 or ANTH 2233
English Proficiency (Grade of C or better in ENG 1003 and ENG 1013)
2.25 in major or at least a “C” in each course in major
2.25 overall and at least 2.25 GPA at ASU
2.25 in business core or at least a “C” in each core course
50 % of business requirements completed at ASU-Jonesboro
Maximum of 30 credit hours via correspondence, extension, examination, PLA, Military or similar means; CLEP (30 hrs max)
45 JR/SR Hours after completing 54 hours
126 Total Credit Hours
30 of last 36 hours at ASU-Jonesboro
Minimum of 57 hours from 4-year institutions
32 ASU residence hours
Must have grade of C or better in MATH 2143, ACCT 2003, and Computer Proficiency Cours

Students requiring developmental course work based on low entrance exam scores (ACT, SAT, ASSET, COMPASS) may not be able to complete this program of study in eight (8) semesters. Developmental courses do not count toward total degree hours. Students having completed college level courses prior to enrollment will be assisted by their advisor in making appropriate substitutions. In most cases, general education courses may be interchanged between semesters. A minimum of 45 hours of upper division credit (3000-4000 level) is required for this degree. Mandatory state and institutional assessment exams will be required during your degree program. Failure to participate in required assessments may delay graduation.
Year 1 Year 1
Fall Semester Spring Semester
Course No. Course Name Hrs Gen Ed Course No. Course Name Hrs Gen Ed
ENG 1003 Composition I 3 X ENG 1013 Composition II 3 X
SOC 2213 Principles of Sociology 3 X MATH 2143 Bus Calculus 3 X
PE 1002 Concepts of Fitness 2 X PHSC 1203 Physical Science 3 X
BUSN 1913 Making Connections-Business 3 X PHSC 1201 Physical Science Lab 1 X
MATH 1023 College Algebra 3 X MUS 2503 Fine Arts Musical 3 X
FOREIGN LANGUAGE Language 3 FOREIGN LANGUAGE Language 3
Total Hours 17 Total Hours 16
Year 2 Year 2
Fall Semester Spring Semester
Course No. Course Name Hrs Gen Ed Course No. Course Name Hrs Gen Ed
ENG 2003 Intro to Lit of Western World I 3 X ECON 2313 Prin of Macroeconomics 3 X
PHIL 1103 Intro to Philosophy 3 X HIST 2773 US from 1876 3 X
HIST 1023 World Civ From 1660 3 X FOREIGN LANGUAGE Language 3
SCOM 1203 Oral Comm. 3 X CIT 1503 OR CS 1043 Computer Proficiency 3 X
FOREIGN LANGUAGE Language 3 BIOL 1003 Biological Science 3 X
BIOL 1001 Biological Science Lab 1 X
Total Hours 15 Total Hours 16
Year 3 Year 3
Fall Semester Spring Semester
Course No. Course Name Hrs Gen Ed Course No. Course Name Hrs Gen Ed
ACCT 2003 Prin of Acct I 3 ACCT 2013 Princ of Acct II 3
ECON 2323 Prin of Microeconomics 3 FIN 3713 Business Finance 3
LAW 2023 Legal Envir of Business 3 CIT 3013 Mgmt Information Systems 3
BCOM 2563 Business Communications 3 MGMT 3153 Organizational Behavior 3
ECON 2113 Business Statistics 3 MKTG 3013 Marketing 3
Total Hours 15 Total Hours 15

Year 4 Year 4
Fall Semester Spring Semester
Course No. Course Name Hrs Gen Ed Course No. Course Name Hrs Gen Ed
CIT 3523 Operations Mgmt 3 IB 3813 Int’l Bus Practicum 3
IB 4143 Export Policies and Procedures 3 IB 4363 Global Environmental Policies 3
MKTG 4113 Int’l Marketing 3 CIT 4453 Technologies for Global E-Commerce 3
MGMT 4123 Int’l Management 3 MGMT 3193 Social Impact Mgmt 3
IB 3813 Int’l Financial Mgmt & Banking 3 Int Elective Int’l Elective from list 3
Int Elective Int’l Elective from list 3 MGMT 4813 Strategic Mgmt 3
Total Hours 18 Total Hours 18

Total Jr/Sr Hours 45 Total Degree Hours 130

Graduation Requirements:
Completion of HIST 2763 or HIST 2773 or POSC 2103
Must take SOC 2213 or ANTH 2233
English Proficiency (Grade of C or better in ENG 1003 and ENG 1013)
2.25 in major or at least a “C” in each course in major
2.25 overall and at least 2.25 GPA at ASU
2.25 in business core or at least a “C” in each core course
50 % of business requirements completed at ASU-Jonesboro
Maximum of 30 credit hours via correspondence, extension, examination, PLA, Military or similar means; CLEP (30 hrs max)
45 JR/SR Hours after completing 54 hours
126 Total Credit Hours
30 of last 36 hours at ASU-Jonesboro
Minimum of 57 hours from 4-year institutions
32 ASU residence hours
Must have grade of C or better in MATH 2143, ACCT 2003, and Computer Proficiency Course

MIS Core Courses (15 hours):
To be taken during the sophomore year
Choice MIS or CS programming course such as:
MIS 2033, Visual BASIC Programming *
CS 2172 and 2171, Introduction to Programming
CS 2182 and 2181, Structured Programming I
MIS 2523, Networking Technologies*
To be taken during the junior year
MIS 3403, Database Management
MIS 3623, LAN Administration *
To be taken during the senior year or second semester of the junior year
MIS 3603, Systems Analysis and Design; the MIS capstone course

International Business Course (3 hours): Select one of the following
IB 3813, International Financial Management
IB 4103, International Trade
IB 4133, International Law
MGMT 4123, International Management
MKTG 4113, International Marketing

Emphasis Area Courses (12 hours): Any four Jr/Sr MIS or CS courses
Networking track — one possible sequence:
MIS 4103, Advanced LAN Administration *
MIS 4653, Automated Data Capture
MIS 4823, LAN Design *
MIS 4883, MIS Internship (networking project)

Software development track — one possible sequence:
MIS 3273, Modern Programming Languages (COBOL; maintenance focus)
MIS 3353, Web Site Development
MIS 3303, Interactive Programming (Java; requires CS 2172 & 2171 as prerequisite)
CS 3363, Data Structures (requires CS 2193 as prerequisite)

Data management track — one possible sequence:
MIS 3413, Advanced Database Concepts
MIS 3353, Web Site Development
MIS 4653, Automated Data Capture
MIS 4883, MIS Internship (database project)

Operations technology track — one possible sequence:
MIS 4053, Information Resources Management
QM 4613, Operations Planning and Control Systems
MIS 4653, Automated Data Capture
MIS 4823, LAN Design

Other Specifications:

Refer also to Summary of Degree Requirements (aka, the “fine print”) for BS degrees in Business

TOTAL HOURS FOR DEGREE — 126 Semester Credit Hours

Requirements for a Minor in Management Information Systems
Choice MIS or CS programming course such as:
MIS 2033, Visual BASIC Programming *
CS 2172 and 2171, Intro to Structured Programming
MIS 2523, Telecommunications Management *
MIS 3013, Management Information Systems
MIS 3403, Introduction to Database Management
MIS 3603, Systems Analysis and Design
MIS 3623, LAN Administration *

Management Information Systems (MIS) is a field of study that offers great excitement, vast opportunities for lifelong learning, and a chance to be at the leading edge of the tremendous changes in our world. The Department of Computer & Information Technology offers both a major and a minor in MIS, as well as coursework for the College of Business minor in eCommerce. In addition, we now offer a Master of Science degree in Information Systems & eCommerce.

MIS majors are equipped to deal with the successful implementation of technology in business. Whereas computer science majors focus on theoretical aspects of software, its efficient development, and its subsequent implementation, the MIS major must consider all of the five components of an information system: hardware, software, people, data, and procedures.

The Bachelor of Science degree in MIS is built upon a well-rounded core based on coursework in programming, databases, and networking and then capped by a course in systems development. Beyond the MIS core, students tailor their curricula to individual needs. Thus a student can choose (a) to develop a strength in networking and telecommunications; (b) to become adept at programming, including website design & development; (c) to specialize in database applications; (d) to emphasize coursework leading to the mastery of various operations technology capabilities; or (e) to pursue a general curriculum with advanced courses in several areas. (It may interest you to know also that, if you already have industry experience and have attained one or more certifications, we accept a number of certifications as credit for courses in our curriculum.)

Students pursuing coursework in networking will typically take positions developing, maintaining, and/or supervising of the networking capabilities of their organizations’ computer systems. Our operations technology coursework is designed to develop integrated skills whereby students understand core MIS functions as well as the conceptual foundations, quantitative methods, and specific technologies used in the management of operations and the supply chain. Students focusing on programming will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining the application programs and websites necessary for their organizations to operate. Database coursework is intended to prepare students for careers as database administrators, data architects, and other specialists who plan for and implement means of meeting organizational data needs. Beyond the entry level, all paths to the MIS degree are intended to prepare students ultimately for IT leadership responsibilities such as those inherent to IT managers, systems analysts, and chief information officers (CIOs).

Regardless of your specific area of interest, the number of jobs in the information technology field is growing, and now is the time to “get in on the action.” Major in MIS and increase your technical skills while staying on the cutting edge of the times and learning how the computer is used to help businesses become more profitable and effective. If you’re interested in an outstanding MIS internship opportunity, consider the Cardinal Health / Virtual Internship Program (VIP). Please check with Professor Paula Ruby for information about the VIP.

The General Education Program is designed to be completed in the first and second years, though this will not be possible for every student. However, the Communication, Mathematics, and Critical Thinking requirements must be completed within the first 45 hours earned toward a degree. The requirements in Science are to be completed before 60 degree hours are completed, if a course listed in the category is a prerequisite for a course listed under requirements of the major. Students and advisers should check the general education requirements specified by each college for its various majors. Except where modifications are noted for specific degree programs, all baccalaureate degree candidates are required to complete the following general education curriculum. General Education Curriculum for Baccalaureate Degrees

General Education Requirements:

Communication (6 hours)
ENG 1003, Freshman English I
ENG 1013, Freshman English II

Mathematics (3 hours)
MATH 1023, College Algebra, or
MATH 1054, Precalculus Mathematics, or
Any higher level mathematics course for which College Algebra is a prerequisite.

Critical Thinking (3 hours) One of the following courses:
PHIL 1103, Introduction to Philosophy
PHIL 1503, Logic and Practical Reasoning
SCOM 1203, Oral Communication
Understanding Global Issues (3 hours) One of the following courses:
ANTH 2233, Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
GEOG 2613, Introduction to Geography
HIST 1013, World Civilization to 1660
HIST 1023, World Civilization since 1660
Arts and Humanities (9 hours) Students must complete three courses from this section. At least one must be a fine arts course. At least one must be a humanities course.
Fine Arts:
MUS 2503, Fine Arts—Musical
THEA 2503, Fine Arts—Theatre
ART 2503, Fine Arts—Visual
Humanities:
ENG 2003, Introduction to Literature of the Western World I
ENG 2013, Introduction to Literature of the Western World II
PHIL 1103, Introduction to Philosophy
Social Sciences (9 hours) Three of the following courses. At least one course must be selected from HIST 2763, HIST 2773, or POSC 2103.
ECON 2313, Principles of Macroeconomics
ECON 2333, Economic Issues and Concepts
HIST 2763, The United States To 1876
HIST 2773, The United States Since 1876
POSC 1003, Introduction to Politics
POSC 2103, Introduction to United States Government
PSY 2013, Introduction to Psychology
SOC 2213, Introduction to Sociology
See the ASU web page (www.astate.edu) for current bulletin information.
Science (8 hours)
Life Sciences. Select one of the following:
BIOL 1003, Biological Science, and BIOL 1001, Laboratory for Biological Science
BIOL 1013, Biology of the Cell, and BIOL 1021, Laboratory for Biology of the Cell
BIOL 1033, Biology of Sex, and BIOL 1001, Laboratory for Biological Science
BIOL 1043, Plants and People, and BIOL 1001, Laboratory for Biological Science
BIOL 1063, People and the Environment, and BIOL 1001, Laboratory for Biological Science
BIOL 2103, Microbiology, and BIOL 2101, Laboratory for Microbiology for Nursing and Allied Health
If BIOL 2103 is selected, the student must also take EITHER ZOOL 2003, Human Anatomy and Physiology I and ZOOL 2001, Laboratory for Human Anatomy and Physiology I; OR ZOOL 2013, Human Anatomy and Physiology II and ZOOL 2011, Laboratory for Human Anatomy and Physiology II.
Physical Sciences. Select one of the following:
CHEM 1013, General Chemistry I, and CHEM 1011, Laboratory for General Chemistry I
PHSC 1203, Physical Science, and PHSC 1201, Laboratory for Physical Science
GEOL 1003, Environmental Geology, and GEOL 1001, Laboratory for Environmental Geology
PHYS 1103, Introduction to Space Science, and PHYS 1101, Laboratory for Introduction to Space Science
PHYS 2034, University Physics I
PHYS 2054, General Physics I
Health and Wellness (2 hours)
PE 1002, Concepts of Fitness
Enhancements (3-6 hours) Three hours to be selected either from the courses listed above, or from the additional courses specified below. Note that students who do not achieve satisfactory scores on either the Mathematics or Communications assessment will face additional restrictions on choices in this area.
AGEC 1003, Intro to Ag Business (E)
AGRI 2243, Feeding the Planet (E)
CS 2173, Intro to Structured Programming (E,M)
ENG 3013, Practical Writing (C,E)
ENG 3043, Technical Writing (C,E)
ENG 4703, Persuasive Writing (C,E)
HLTH 2513, Principles of Personal Health (E)
JOUR/RTV 1003, Mass Communication in Modern Society (C,E)
STAT 3233, Applied Statistics (E,M)
Additional courses as approved
Note: (C) Satisfies communications enhancement
(E) Satisfies elective enhancement
(M) Satisfies mathematics enhancement
Other rules:
A course may be counted in satisfaction of only one area requirement.
At least one History course must be selected.
With the exception of English courses (ENG), no more than two selections may
have the same prefix. A science course and its laboratory will count as a single
selection.
Specific General Education Requirements:
Each student must complete MATH 2143 with a “C” or better.
Each student must complete either SOC 2213 or ANTH 2233

Students requiring developmental course work based on low entrance exam scores (ACT, SAT, ASSET, COMPASS) may not be able to complete this program of study in eight (8) semesters. Developmental courses do not count toward total degree hours. Students having completed college level courses prior to enrollment will be assisted by their advisor in making appropriate substitutions. In most cases, general education courses may be interchanged between semesters. A minimum of 45 hours of upper division credit (3000-4000 level) is required for this degree. Mandatory state and institutional assessment exams will be required during your degree program. Failure to participate in required assessments may delay graduation.
Year 1 Year 1
Fall Semester Spring Semester
Course No. Course Name Hrs Gen Ed Course No. Course Name Hrs Gen Ed
ENG 1003 Composition I 3 X ENG 1013 Composition II 3 X
MATH 1023 College Algebra 3 MATH 2143 Business Calculus 3 X
CIT 1503 Microcomputer Applications 3 THEA 2503 Fine Arts Theatre 3 X
SOC 2213 Intro to Sociology 3 X PHSC 1203 Physical Science 3 X
PE 1002 Concepts of Fitness 2 X PHSC 1201 Physical Science Lab 1 X
BUSN 1913 Making Connections- Business (FYE) 3 PHIL 1103 Intro to Philosophy 3 X
Total Hours 17 Total Hours 16
Year 2 Year 2
Fall Semester Spring Semester
Course No. Course Name Hrs Gen Ed Course No. Course Name Hrs Gen Ed
ACCT 2003 Prin of Accounting I 3 ACCT 2013 Prin of Accounting II 3
ECON 2323 Prin of Microeconomics 3 ECON 2313 Prin of Macroeconomics 3 X
POSC 2103 Intro to US Government 3 X ECON 2113 Business Statistics 3
BIOL 1003 Biological Science 3 X LAW 2023 Legal Envir Bus 3
BIOL 1001 Biological Science Lab 1 X GEOG 2613 Intro to Geography 3 X
MUS 2503 Fine arts Musical 3 X SCOM 1203 Oral Communications 3 X
Total Hours 16 Total Hours 18
Year 3 Year 3
Fall Semester Spring Semester
Course No. Course Name Hrs Gen Ed Course No. Course Name Hrs Gen Ed
BCOM 2563 Bus Communications 3 CIT 3013 Mgmt Info Syst 3
FIN 3713 Bus Finance 3 CIT 3513 Operations Mgmt 3
MGMT 3153 Organizational Behavior 3 FIN 3763 Fin Inst& Markets 3
MKTG 3013 Marketing 3 FIN 4723 Investments 3
Elective Elective 3 Elective Elective 3
Total Hours 15 Total Hours 15
Year 4 Year 4
Fall Semester Spring Semester
Course No. Course Name Hrs Gen Ed Course No. Course Name Hrs Gen Ed
FIN 4753 Capital Mgmt 3 REI 4543 Life Insurance 3
REI 3513 Risk & Insurance 3 REI 4603 Internship in Re E 3
REI 4513 Prop & Laib Ins 3 MGMT 4813 Strategic Mgmt 3
REI 3413 Real Estate Pr 3 Elective JR/SR Elective 3
Elective Elective 3 Elective Elective 2
Total Hours 15 Total Hours 14

Total Jr/Sr Hours 45 Total Degree Hours 126

Graduation Requirements:
Completion of HIST 2763 or HIST 2773 or POSC 2103
Must take SOC 2213 or ANTH 2233
English Proficiency (Grade of C or better in ENG 1003 and ENG 1013)
2.25 in major or at least a “C” in each course in major
2.25 overall and at least 2.25 GPA at ASU
2.25 in business core or at least a “C” in each core course
50 % of business requirements completed at ASU-Jonesboro
Maximum of 30 credit hours via correspondence, extension, examination, PLA, Military or similar means; CLEP (30 hrs max)
45 JR/SR Hours after completing 54 hours
126 Total Credit Hours
30 of last 36 hours at ASU-Jonesboro
Minimum of 57 hours from 4-year institutions
32 ASU residence hours
Must have grade of C or better in MATH 2143, ACCT 2003, and Computer Proficiency Course

Students requiring developmental course work based on low entrance exam scores (ACT, SAT, ASSET, COMPASS) may not be able to complete this program of study in eight (8) semesters. Students having completed college level courses prior to enrollment will be assisted by their advisor in making appropriate substitutions. A minimum of 124 credit hours, of which 45 hours must be upper division credit (3000-4000 level), is required for this degree (developmental courses are excluded). Mandatory state and institutional assessment exams will be required during your degree program. Failure to participate in required assessments may delay graduation.
Year 1 Year 1
Fall Semester Spring Semester
Course No. Course Name Hrs Gen Ed Course No. Course Name Hrs Gen Ed
ENG 1003 Composition I 3 X ENG 1013 Composition II 3 X
MATH 1023 College Algebra 3 X CIT 1503 Intro to Microcomputers 3
SCOM 1203 Oral Communications 3 X ART or MUS or THEA 2503 Fine Arts Music or Visual or Thea 3 X
HIST 1013 or 1023 World Civilization to 1660/Since 1660 3 X PE 1002 Concepts of Fitness 2 X
HPES 1913 Intro to PE (FYE) 3 X SOC 2213 Intro to Sociology 3 X
HIST 2763 or 2773 or POSC 2103 US to or since 1876 or Intro to American Government 3 X
Total Hours 15 Total Hours 17
Year 2 Year 2
Fall Semester Spring Semester
Course No. Course Name Hrs Gen Ed Course No. Course Name Hrs Gen Ed
PE 1883 Foundations of Physical Education 3 BUAD 2023 Business Law 3
BIOL 1003 Biological Science 3 X CHEM 1013 or PHSC 1203 or GEOL 1003 or PHYS 1003 or PHYS 2034 or PHYS 2054 Gen Chem I or Physical Science or Environmental Geology or Intro to Space Science or University Physics I or General Physics I 3
BIOL 1001 Biological Science Lab 1 X CHEM 1001 or PHSC 1201 or GEOL 1001 or PHYS 1101 Lab for above 1 X
PSY 2013 Intro to Psychology 3 X ART or MUS or THEA 2503 Fine Arts Music or Visual or Theatre or Intro to Lit I or II or Philosophy (select course not previously taken) 3 X
ENG 2003 or 2013 or PHIL 1103 Intro to Literature I or II or Intro to Philosophy 3 X ACCT 2023 Fund. of Accounting Concepts 3 X
Elective Student’s choice 3 Enhancement Gen ed course not previously taken or select from enhancement list 3 X
Total Hours 16 Total Hours 16
Year 3 Year 3
Fall Semester Spring Semester
Course No. Course Name Hrs Gen Ed Course No. Course Name Hrs Gen Ed
SCOM 3203 Business & Professional Speech 3 PR 3003 Principles of Public Relations 3
PE 3893 Sports in America 3 PE 3853 Sports Promotion & Sales Mgt 3
PE 3863 Econ & Financial Mgt in Sport 3 PE 3873 Facility/Event Mgt in Sport 3
FIN 3713 Business Finance 3 PE 4773 Org & Mgt of Sport Programs 3
MGMT 3613 Leadership 3 MGMT 3143 Human Resource Management 3
Total Hours 15 Total Hours 15
Year 4 Year 4
Fall Semester Spring Semester
Course No. Course Name Hrs Gen Ed Course No. Course Name Hrs Gen Ed
PE 4743 Legal Issues in Sport 3 PE 4843 Philosophy & Ethics in Sport 3
PE 4853 Applied Psych of Sport & Exercise 3 MGMT 3153 Organizational Behavior 3
PE 4873 Org & Admin of Interscholastic Athl. 3 ES 3743 Research & Stats 3
FIN 4743 Managerial Finance 3 HPES 4896 Internship 6
MKTG 3013 Marketing 3
Total Hours 15 Total Hours 15
Total Jr/Sr Hours 45 Total Degree Hours 124

Graduation Requirements:
Completion of HIST 2763 or HIST 2773 or POSC 2103
English Proficiency (Grade of C or better in ENG 1003 and ENG 1013)
2.00 GPA in Major
2.00 GPA at ASU
2.00 GPA Overall
Maximum of 31 credit hours via correspondence, extension, examination, PLA, Military or similar means; CLEP (30 hrs max)
45 JR/SR Hours after completing 30 hours
124 Total Credit Hours
18 of last 24 hours must be ASU-Jonesboro courses
Minimum of 57 hours from 4-year institutions
32 Resident Hours if completing second degree and first degree was not from ASU-J
Note: Sport Management courses are also offered during the Summer terms- check with your advisor for summer term offering

Endowed Scholarships The Tom C Akkerman Memorial Endowed Scholarship Awarded to a full-time undergraduate student enrolled in Business and/or Economics. Selected on the basis of merit, promise, and financial need. Preference given to sons and daughters of AU alumni. Renewable.

The K Jack Bargahiser Endowed Scholarship Awarded annually to a full-time undergraduate student(s). Must be a graduate of a Richland County high school, pursuing a degree in Business or Education, and a varsity athlete participating in football, basketball, volleyball, track, baseball and/or softball.
The Fred and Anne Broad Family Endowed Scholarship Awarded annually to a full-time undergraduate student(s) with a major in Business, maintaining a GPA of 2.75 or better, demonstrating community interest and having financial need.
The Frank R and Karen Beer Endowed Scholarship Awarded annually to an undergraduate Business major with financial need, evidence of leadership ability and a strong desire to succeed in the business field. Minimum 3.00 GPA. Renewable.
The Robert A Burd II Endowed Scholarship Awarded to a full-time undergraduate student majoring in business and who is a graduate of a high school in Montgomery County, Ohio, with a GPA of 2.75 or higher and has financial need.
The Business Advisory Council Endowed Scholarship Awarded annually to a full-time undergraduate junior or senior student majoring in Business or Economics with a minimum 3.5 GPA. The student should demonstrate outstanding leadership in the College of Business, on the AU campus and in the community. The student will have the willingness and availability to work with the College and the Business Advisory Council on assigned projects. Awarded over and above financial need.

The Paul A and Velma Wimmer Carl Endowed Scholarship This award, consisting of available income from the fund, will be made annually to two students as follows: 50% to a woman full-time student entering her junior year and majoring in Elementary Education, and 50% to a full-time student majoring in Business. The award is made on the basis of need, academic promise and attitude, with preference given to residents of Ashland County.
The Harold Cheadle Endowed Scholarship The award is made to a junior who has been admitted to the national economics honorary society, Omicron Delta Epsilon. Selection of the student will be made by the Economics Department.
The Lynn J Culver Endowed Scholarship Awarded annually to a student(s) majoring in Economics, Finance or Business Administration within the College of Business and Economics. Preference will be given to students with financial need as determined by the Financial Aid Office in cooperation with the Dean and/or faculty of COBE. Applied to any and all educational expenses and is renewable.
The Dawson Companies for Minority Students Endowed Scholarship Annual scholarships are awarded to incoming full-time undergraduate minority students in their freshman year of college with a 3.0 or better GPA majoring in a business discipline: Accounting, Business Management, Finance, Hospitality Management, Management Information Systems or Marketing. The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of promise and financial need.
The O.V. DeGiralomo Memorial Endowed Scholarship Awarded annually to a full-time student of junior rank with at least a 2.5 GPA. Preference is to be given to a student graduating from the New London, Ohio school district, majoring in Business Administration and showing financial need. Should no qualified student be available from the New London school district, the award may be made to a qualified junior from Stark or Summit County, Ohio.
The Ed and Karen Depenbrok Endowed Scholarship Awarded to an incoming freshman student(s) with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 majoring in either Business or Education. Financial need will also be considered.
The John R ’54 and Nancy Bowers ’53 Dickson Memorial Endowed Scholarship Awarded annually to a full-time undergraduate student, majoring in Business, who demonstrates academic achievement, an inquiring attitude and financial need.
The Charles K ’51 and Sarah E Dilgard Endowed Scholarship Awarded annually to a full-time undergraduate student showing academic achievement and good school and community citizenship. Preference is given to students who major in Accounting and are planning careers in accounting or management in the not-for-profit sector.
The Kirk Fegley Accounting Endowed Scholarship The scholarship is to be awarded to an upper class student and is to be based upon academic promise and a GPA of at least 3.0. Financial need is a preference. This scholarship may be renewed.
The Laurence W Ford Endowed Scholarship Awarded annually to a full or part-time graduate or undergraduate junior student majoring in Economics or Accounting with a maintained average GPA or 3.25 or better. Recipient should demonstrate promise and leadership, as well as financial need. Renewable.
The A Douglas Freehafer Memorial Endowed Scholarship This award is given to a sophomore or junior student who shows professional promise, carries at least a 3.5 cumulative grade point average, and is a Business major. The award is to be applied toward educational expenses during the junior and senior years. May be renewable.
The Robert H Garn Memorial Endowed Scholarship Given to a full-time undergraduate majoring in Business Administration or Economics. The recipient must have a 3.0 cumulative GPA and good character and citizenship. Preference will be given to a student who exhibits financial need and comes from a single-income family.
The Brooks G. Hull Endowed Scholarship Awarded annually to a full-time student from Cleveland, OH area. Preference to Business and Economics majors with a minor in Arts and Humanities (without regard to need or scholarship).
The Robert D and Marjorie C Ingmand Memorial Endowed Scholarship Awarded to a full-time undergraduate student. Selection is based on merit, promise and financial need; but need will not be the determining factor. May be renewed. Scholarship funds are divided and awarded equally by the College of Business and Economics, the College of Arts and Sciences, and the College of Education.
The Insurance Women of North Central Ohio Endowed Scholarship Available to eligible students who are residents of Ohio. Preference will be given to residents of Ashland, Richland, Wayne, Crawford, Knox and Morrow counties. Recipient(s) must have a 3.0 or better cumulative GPA at the conclusion of his or her junior year. Selection is made on the basis of professional potential and financial need.
The Mr and Mrs Bernard Kaufman Endowed Scholarship Awarded annually to a full-time undergraduate student pursuing a degree in Business Administration, who demonstrates leadership, promise, involvement in campus activities, high moral character, a 2.5 GPA and financial need; however, the latter need not be a deciding factor.
The Donn Kieft Endowed Scholarship Awarded to a senior Business major with a minor in Economics (need not a factor). Not based on financial need.
The Robert and Dorothy King Sr. Endowed Scholarship Awarded to a full-time undergraduate student who is a member of the University baseball team and is majoring in Business Administration.
The Donald A Klise Endowed Scholarship Awarded to a full-time undergraduate student majoring in Finance or Accounting and in good social and academic standing (minimum 3.0 cum GPA). Financial need may be considered but will not be the determining factor.
Judith M. Lane Endowed Scholarship Awarded to a full-time female student with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Non-renewable.
The Kathleen and Peter Linneman Endowed Scholarship Awarded to a sophomore because of outstanding scholarship with financial need being a consideration. The area of study for the student should be Economics, Business, or Education.
The David Paul Loyd Endowed Scholarship Given annually to a junior or senior Marketing major who is making satisfactory progress toward his/her degree. The scholarship shall be based on financial need as determined by the Office of Student Financial Aid in cooperation with the Dean and/or faculty of the Dauch College of Business and Economics. Renewable for one year and may be applied to any educational expense.
The George D Marble Endowed Scholarship in Economics Made available to an upper-class, full-time student with a major in Economics or Business Administration.
Bruce and Denise May Endowed Scholarship Awarded annually to a full time undergraduate student who is a Business Administration major maintaining a GPA of 3.0 or better, has financial need and is a member of the Ashland University TKE fraternity. In the event no member of that fraternity qualifies, then the award will be made to another student who meets the above qualifications.
The Harold A Mielke Endowed Scholarship Awarded annually to a full-time junior or senior Business Administration major demonstrating outstanding academic promise.
The Burton D Morgan Endowed Scholarship Awarded to full-time undergraduate students displaying academic achievement and leadership promise in business.
The Alex J and Vivian V Nagy Endowed Scholarship Awarded annually to a graduate of Ashland City Schools who is a full-time undergraduate at Ashland University. Preference will be given to a student(s) majoring in Business or Education. Financial need and academic achievement will also be considered.

The National City Bank Endowed Scholarship Annually awarded to freshmen who have graduated from Ashland, Hillsdale, Loudonville, Mapleton or Shelby high schools. Recipients must have a high school grade point average of at least 3.0 and a college major in Business or Economics.
The Jerry I and Norma J (Bell) Oberly Endowed Scholarship Awarded annually to enrolled students who are majoring in Elementary Education or in the field of Business. Each recipient should be of strong moral character, demonstrate academic promise, as well as demonstrate financial need. The award is renewable upon continuing normal progress toward graduation and with the following stipulations: after the first year, the student must exhibit a 3.0 average and in succeeding years, proceed toward graduation within the normal University requirements.
The Beverly J Piper Endowed Scholarship Awarded annually to a full-time undergraduate junior or senior student(s) majoring in Accounting. In order to qualify for the scholarship, the recipient(s) must have successfully completed Intermediate Accounting I and II and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. First preference will be given to students from Richland, Ashland and Morrow counties.
The Fred M and Mia K Preston Business/Economics Endowed Scholarship Awarded to majors in Business Administration on the basis of merit, promise, high ethical standards and financial need.
The James F and Margaret H Preston Endowed Scholarship Recipients of the Preston Scholarship award are selected on the basis of merit, promise, high ethical standards and financial need, but financial need will not be the sole determining factor. May be renewable.
The Michael and Stephanie Reardon Endowed Scholarship Awarded annually to a full-time undergraduate student in his/her junior or senior year majoring in Business. The recipient must be a citizen of the U.S. Preference is given to candidates who graduated from high school in Wayne or Ashland counties. Financial need and promise will be given strong consideration.
The Richard S and Carol Garver Reese Endowed Scholarship Awarded annually to a student (or students) of good character and leadership ability who maintains a GPA of at least 3.0, is pursuing a major in Business and shows financial need.
The Arthur L and Maxine S Rybolt Business & Econ. Endowed Scholarship Awarded annually to a selected eligible freshman student(s) with at least a 3.0 GPA and on the basis of promise, merit and financial need. May be renewed annually.
The Carl E Swinehart Memorial Endowed Scholarship Awarded annually to a full-time undergraduate student in the College of Business and Economics, with a GPA of 3.0 or higher and who exhibits excellent and potential leadership.
The Wachovia Endowed Scholarship Awarded annually to a student majoring in Business with a minimum 3.0 GPA. The scholarship recipient must demonstrate financial need.
The Warren Wagner Endowed Scholarship Awarded annually to a student majoring in Accounting. Financial need and cumulative grade point average are criteria for this scholarship.
The Leslie O Woodburn Memorial Endowed Scholarship Awarded to a full-time undergraduate student(s) majoring in Business Administration and/or a student(s) pursuing the Master of Business Administration degree. The recipient(s) will be selected on the basis of merit, promise and financial need, but need will not be the determining factor.
The Mitch and Lisa Zunich Endowed Scholarship Awarded annually to a full-time upper-class student pursuing a degree in Business. The award is to be made to a student who is actively involved in the campus community, maintaining a 3.25 GPA or higher, without regard to financial need. Preference will be given first to a student from Amherst, Ohio or from Lorain County, if a student from Amherst does not meet the requirements.

Management information systems combines the fields of computers and information technology with a business degree to prepare students for careers in systems analysis, systems design, or information systems. Our program focuses on managing technology and change, a very real challenge for those who will work with the computing and information systems of the future.

In addition to a focus on specialized knowledge and communication skills, the MIS program focuses heavily on the key managerial thinking competencies of logical thinking, conceptualization, and the application of theories and concepts to the real world.

The Hospitality Management program is accredited by Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration.

Ashland’s Hospitality Management program has a well-deserved reputation for excellence, concentrating on the management aspects of the industry. The major begins with the business administration core and adds courses in hospitality accounting, hospitality marketing, institutional employment, hospitality law, and food production. Depending on their area of interest, students can focus
their studies in the areas of hotel, restaurant, or management.

Practical experience is another important aspect of the program and 640 hours are spent working in the hospitality industry. Our students work at well-respected companies such as Disney World, Marriott, and Hyatt. This kind of experience will give them firsthand knowledge of the industry and a head start on their career.

Our hospitality management students are in demand because, in addition to a focus on specialized knowledge, managerial thinking skills, and communication skills, we insist that students develop the following important competencies: setting and achieving high standards; stamina; adaptability; and teamwork.