College of Business

Dean: Derrick K. Collins

Vision Statement

The College of Business is an outstanding urban-based learning center committed to excellence as it prepares students to become leaders in the local, state, and global business community.

Mission Statement

The mission of the College of Business, in keeping with the university’s mission, is to promote quality undergraduate education that is learner-centered and technologically responsive to a culturally and economically diverse student population. Through its programs, the college is committed to developing students by:

providing foundations in business for students who have the ability to and desire to learn.
producing graduates who are responsible, discerning, ethical, and informed citizens with a commitment to lifelong learning, business leadership, entrepreneurship, and service.
fostering a collegial environment that values the personal growth and academic success of individuals through its teaching, research, service and entrepreneurial initiatives.
supporting other university academic programs by providing basic business instruction to enrich their curricula.

The College of Business offers a four-year program leading to a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with professional options in Accounting, Finance, Management Information Systems, Management, and Marketing. The curriculum includes a broad foundation in liberal arts and sciences with a strong business core, required courses for professional options, and approved electives as described in this catalog. The College of Business is accredited by the Accreditation Council of Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).

Assessment

All students enrolled in College of Business courses will participate in a series of qualitative and quantitative assessment activities prescribed by each program option, in addition to the college’s capstone course, MGMT 4890 . Through the assessment activity, students will demonstrate their acquired professional knowledge via performance in courses leading to this capstone course. The College of Business will evaluate the quality of the learning experience within the college to upgrade or enhance its curriculum. The assessment plan is undertaken as part of the college’s commitment to quality education and in partial fulfillment of requirements from the Illinois Board of Higher Education, the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, and the Accreditation Council of Business Schools and Programs.

The overall assessment plan for the College consists of the following components:

Comprehensive examination: standardized field test administered in MGMT 4890 ;
Capstone course: each program option designates a senior-level course required within that area and will measure student performance against a defined standard;
Senior exit survey: confidential questionnaire for seniors administered when students apply for graduation.

For full details on all assessment activities, students should consult their department.

Transfer Credit Policies

In general, the college will grant credit for the following core courses provided that the course content is similar in nature to the course at Chicago State University, and a grade of C or better was received in the course: ACCT 2110 , ACCT 2111 , ACCT 1290 , ACCT 2291 , ACCT 3292 ; INSY 1370 ; MGMT 1030 , MGMT 3010 ; MKTG 3110 ; QBA 2000 .

In addition, selected upper-division courses in business will be accepted provided the student successfully passes a proficiency examination for each course based upon the relevant material. The following upper division courses can be accepted through this method: ACCT 2120 , ACCT 3213 , ACCT 3293 ; FIN 2660 ; MGMT 2520 , MGMT 3600 . The department chairpersons and coordinators may waive the requirement for a proficiency examination.

Credit for the above courses also will be accepted by successfully completing examinations offered through the College Level Examination Program (CLEP). Contact the Academic Advisor for details.

All students entering into the College of Business as of Fall 2016 will be required to take the following business support courses; an associate’s degree of any type does not waive this requirement:

CMAT 1140 - Business Based Communication , ECON 1010 - Prin of Econ I , ECON 1020 - Prin Econ II:Microec ENG 2790 - Business Writing , MATH 1200 - College Algebra , MATH 1400 - Basic Calculus , and PHIL 2520 - Business Ethics .

Articulation Agreements

The College of Business has entered into articulation agreements with various community colleges. Students should contact their academic advisor for specific details. As part of the CSU transfer assurance plan, students from many community colleges arriving with Associate of Arts (AA) or Associate of Science (AS) degrees will be considered as having met the CSU university-wide general education requirements and will have junior standing; however, students must complete each of the College of Business’s admission requirements. In addition to the CSU university-wide general education requirements, all students in Business entering after Fall 2016 are required to take the following Business support courses:

CMAT 1140 ; ECON 1010 , ECON 1020 ; ENG 2790 ; MATH 1200 , MATH 1400 ; PHIL 2520 ; these courses are required even if the student has earned an Associates of Arts (AA) or Associate of Science (AS) degree.

Academic Policies

Academic departments will only accept grades of C or better in College of Business courses. The Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration will be awarded after completion of 120 semester hours credit in the following: 6 hours in composition; 3 hours oral communication ( CMAT 1140 ); 3 hours in business writing; 9 hours in fine arts/ humanities (6 hours in fine arts and 3 hours in humanities); 6 hours in mathematics ( MATH 1200 and MATH 1400 ); 3 hours in physical science; 3 hours in life science; 6 hours in economics (ECON 1010 and ECON 1020 ); 3 hours Social Science (not Economics); business support course ( PHIL 2520 ); 48 hours in the business core; 27 hours in the professional option.

NOTE: Students in Business comply with university general education critical thinking requirements by virtue of the program’s Economics requirements. Waivers, substitutions, and other modifications of this policy will be considered after the student has submitted an academic petition to the appropriate department chairperson.

In addition to the CSU university-wide general education requirements, all students in Business entering after Fall 2016 are required to take the following Business support courses: CMAT 1140 ; ECON 1010 , ECON 1020 ; ENG 2790 ; MATH 1200 , MATH 1400 ; PHIL 2520 ; these courses are required even if the student has earned an Associates of Arts (AA) or Associate of Science (AS) degree.

Students who wish to enroll in ENG 2790 - Business Writing must also satisfy the following prerequisites:

A passing grade in ENG 1270 - Composition I
A passing grade in ENG 1280 - Composition II

The policies contained herein represent the policies of the College of Business at the time of publication. The policies, contained on the College of Business website: www.csu.edu/collegeofbusiness, represent current official policies and supersede the policies stated herein.

College of Business Student Petition and Grievance Policy

Complaints, grievances, and appeals relating to admissions, academic status, financial assistance, student conduct, and other topics are described at appropriate places in the CSU Undergraduate Catalog or student handbook. When such a dispute occurs, students are required to file their written petition or grievance within 60 days of the occurrence of the disputed issue. Petitions or grievances initiated after the 60-day deadline will not be considered.

The programs in the College of Business provide students with a written copy of student and instructor responsibilities, and procedures for enforcing them. Causes for complaints or grievances may include the following:

Admission to the College of Business or professional course sequence.
Course grade and/or evaluation of student performance in courses or other program-related activities.

Hearing Process

To initiate a formal grievance, the student must file a completed Academic Petition form with the student’s program chairperson. The Academic Petition form is available on the University website and in the main office of the College of Business, located in BHS 435. Before a formal grievance can rise to the college level, it must have proceeded through the prior levels of deliberation indicated below:

Conference between instructor and student;
Conference between program chairperson and student.

Grievance Committee

The Dean will appoint a Grievance Committee to hear the complaint and provide a recommendation. The rights of parties at a hearing (student or instructor) shall apply in accordance with university policy, including the right to notice of hearing and decision reached. Following the hearing, the committee will present its recommendation to the Dean and communicate its recommendation to the department chair or program director, to the instructor, and to the student. Recommendations from the Grievance Committee will be based on a simple majority. The decision of the Dean will be final.

If the student requests, and the instructor does not object, the Dean may resolve the problem without the intervention of a Grievance Committee.