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2013-2014 University Catalog
Management, BS
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Banner Code: BU-BS-MGMT
Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs
Phone: 703-993-1880
Web: som.gmu.edu
The BS in management prepares students to take leadership, management, and entrepreneurial roles in the public and private sectors. Students learn such skills as strategic thinking, motivating and managing nationally and internationally diverse workforces, building and leading team efforts, negotiating successfully, and instituting planned change in organizations. |
Entering the School of Management
Application to the School of Management’s (SOM) bachelor of science degree programs is in addition to the George Mason University’s admissions process. After acceptance to Mason, students who wish to pursue a major in accounting (ACCT), information systems and operations management (ISOM), finance (FNAN), management (MGMT), or marketing (MKTG) must submit a separate application to the School of Management. Students entering the School of Management are initially designated as “bachelor-pre” (BPRE) until they have successfully completed the SOM application requirements and obtained bachelor of science (BS) degree status.
Acceptance to the SOM bachelor of science program is competitive based on applicants’ cumulative GPAs from all institutions attended. SOM Application Requirements
Students are responsible for the application requirements in effect at the time of application to SOM and should check som.gmu.edu for changes to the requirements. The following requirements are for the academic year 2013-14:
- Successfully complete at least 48 credits with at least 9 credits earned at Mason prior to the semester of admission.
- Successful completion of the following courses with a grade of C or better:
Deadlines for Application to BS Degree Status
Students should submit their formal application to the School of Management before the deadline of the semester they are completing the requirements listed above. The deadlines are:
- November 1 for acceptance the following spring semester;
- July 1 for acceptance the following fall semester.
For more information about the application process, contact the Office of Academic and Career Services, 703-993-1880, or visit som.gmu.edu. Academic Advising
Academic planning for undergraduate students is available in the SOM Office of Academic and Career Services, Enterprise Hall, Room 008. Students are encouraged to consult with an advisor regularly. Any student who wishes to change to a major in SOM must consult a SOM academic advisor for degree requirements. For more information about walk-in advising hours or scheduling an appointment, call 703-993-1880, or go to som.gmu.edu. BU-BS Degree Requirements
SOM students pursuing a BS degree must complete a minimum of 120 credits, including the University General Education requirements, SOM general education, SOM core courses, and major requirements. In addition, the following requirements must be met:
- A minimum of 45 credits at the 300- or 400-level.
- A minimum of 30 credits of SOM core and major courses at Mason.
- At least 9 credits required for the specific major and SOM 498 taken at Mason.
- A grade of C or higher earned in the SOM core and major requirements.
Students should carefully examine prerequisites for SOM courses. Students may be removed from a course if they enroll without having fulfilled the prerequisites. General Education Requirements (31-32 credits)
SOM students must complete the University General Education requirements, plus 1 additional credit of natural science (the SOM natural science requirement must be fulfilled by completing two 4-credit laboratory sciences). SOM General Education (15-16 credits)
SOM Core Courses (35 Credits)
A grade of C or higher is required in each of the School of Management core courses listed below. Students will not be permitted to make more than three attempts to achieve a C or higher in the following School of Management core courses: ACCT 301, BULE 302, FNAN 301, MGMT 301, MIS 301, MKTG 301, OM 301, and SOM 301. Those who do not successfully complete these core courses within three attempts will be terminated from their major and will not be eligible to receive a degree from the School of Management. For more information about this, see the “Termination from the Major” section under Academic Policies .
General Electives (20 credits)
General electives may be selected from any University or SOM course, except courses designated for the Business minor (MSOM). Major Requirements in Management (18 Credits)
Electives (choose five):
Students may select any 300-400 level MGMT courses (except MGMT 301) to fulfill the elective requirement, including, but not limited to, courses from the following list: Notes:
Management majors may focus their careers in several areas. In selecting four elective courses, students may want to consider a likely career path. Recommended courses for three possible careers are provided below. Human Resource Management
Front-Line Manager or Management Trainee
Honors Seminar:
Students with a GPA of at least 3.00 are offered the opportunity to further distinguish their record by participating in MGMT 462 - Honors Seminar in Management , which addresses a key contemporary management issue in an intensive small group format.
To be eligible for enrollment in MGMT 462, students must be accepted into SOM with a management major, have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.00 with a minimum of 75 semester hours of course work, have a minimum GPA of 3.00 in course work completed for the management major, and be recommended by faculty. The class size of the Honors Seminar will be kept small. If the number of interested and qualified students exceeds the number of available spots, management area faculty will select the most qualified students to participate. Honors in Management
The Management Honors Program in the School of Management provides highly motivated students majoring in management with an enriched academic experience integrating curricular, co-curricular and extra-curricular development. Admission to the Honors Program is by invitation only. Students who have been found responsible for an Honor Code violation are not eligible for the program. Admission Requirements
- MGMT 301 with a grade of A or better or faculty recommendation
- MGMT major with at least 2 regular semesters (i.e., a Fall and Spring semester) of coursework to complete prior to graduation
- Minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA or GPA in the top 10 percent in the management major
- Submission of a personal statement
- Two academic/professional references
Curricular Requirements:
- Maintain a 3.5 or better GPA in all upper-level SOM courses with no grade less than a B in any upper-level SOM course
- An overall Mason GPA of 3.0 or better
- ACCT 204 (or ACCT 203 or equivalent) with a minimum A- grade
- OM 211 (or OM 210 or equivalent) with a minimum A- grade
- SOM 301 with a minimum A- grade
- A grade of A- or better in TWO of the following courses: ACCT 301, BULE 302, FNAN 301, MKTG 301, MIS 301, OM 301
- MGMT 462 Honors seminar with a grade of B or better
Co-Curricular Requirements:
The student must complete ONE of the following in addition to the curriculum requirements (for at least 3 credits):
- Study abroad
- Internship
- Research paper/Thesis as an independent study (MGMT 499) course
Extra-Curricular Requirements:
- Must show a high degree of engagement in a SOM student organization, preferably in a leadership role
- High ethical standards are evidenced by the absence of Honor Code violations. Students are required to immediately report to the Management Program Director any Honor Code violation for which they are held responsible.
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