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School of Business

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The School of Business Mission Statement

To prepare students for careers in all types of organizations and for continued academic study. This is accomplished in a learner-centered community that promotes academic achievement, professional growth, and recognition of the importance of diversity, technology, globalization, and ethics in the workplace and society. The faculty is engaged in intellectual contributions and professional development to remain current in their teaching fields and to promote student success. The faculty is also committed to university and community service.

Accreditation  

The School of Business is accredited by AACSB International --The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Founded in 1916, AACSB International is recognized as the sole accrediting agency for baccalaureate, master's, and Ph.D. degree programs in business administration and accounting by the U.S. Department of Education and by the Council on Post Secondary Accreditation.

Organization of the School

The NSU School of Business has three departments:

1. Accountancy, Finance, and Information Management
2. Management, Marketing, and Entrepreneurship
3. Tourism and Hospitality Management

Programs of Study

The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree is offered in Accountancy, in Tourism and Hospitality Management, and in Business, which has career tracks in Management, Finance, Information Management, Marketing, and Entrepreneurship.

Business Core   

Students who major in any degree program offered by the NSU School of Business must complete the following core courses. These courses are intended to give the student a fundamental understanding of the essential areas of business management. Students should complete all lower-level (100 and 200-level series) Core courses prior to enrolling in courses numbered 300 or higher.

Curriculum Regulations

• All freshman and sophomore-level (lower division) courses in the curriculum must be completed before students enroll in junior and senior-level (upper division) courses. Upon completion of the lower division courses, a student whose grade point average is at least 2.0 may apply to a School of Business department for admission to upper division.

• A letter grade of "C" or higher must be earned in all courses offered in the School of Business. In addition, a letter grade of at least "C" must be earned in the following non-business courses:

Transfer Credit  

Credits transferred to Norfolk State University from other AACSB-International-accredited colleges or universities may be accepted as substitutes for equivalent courses in a School of Business curriculum at NSU, without restriction. Credits transferred to NSU from colleges or universities not accredited by the AACSB-International may be accepted as substitutes only for those courses determined to be equivalent to lower division courses in a School of Business curriculum at NSU.

Credits transferred to NSU from the Virginia Community College System (VCCS) will be accepted as substitutes for equivalent courses in a School of Business curriculum at Norfolk State University according to the Norfolk State University/Virginia Community College System Transfer Guide. Exceptions to this policy could result from testing or other validation procedures established by the Dean of the School of Business.

Attendance Policy

All students must attend class in accordance with the NSU attendance policy stated in the student handbook. Failure to do so may result in dismissal from class or a grade of "F."

Course Load

In order to ensure that students have the best chance of successfully pursuing their studies, the maximum permissible course load for all majors will depend on current cumulative grade point average. The following course load limitations will apply:

Scholarships   

The School of Business awards a limited number of scholarships each year to students who show high promise and/or demonstrate a need for financial assistance. Special scholarship programs in the School of Business include the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Scholarship Program, Philip Morris, Bank of America, Norfolk Southern, Disney, El-Fayoumy, Virginia Hospitality and Travel Association (VHTA) and Thompson Hospitality Scholarships. Students interested in applying for scholarships may contact the School of Business Chair of the Scholarships Committee.

Student Organizations

Various student organizations exist in the School of Business and are designed (1) to develop competent and assertive business leaders; (2) to create an interest in various career opportunities in business, industry, and government; and (3) to encourage improvement in scholarship and community/professional service. Student organizations include the following: