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Introduction
The Business Studies (BSNS) program helps students acquire the necessary skills for full participation in the constantly changing and multi-faceted business leadership community that is shaping the world’s environment in the twenty-first century.
One of the principal goals of the program is to provide participants with an expanded awareness of the complex political, social and economic environments within which all organizations and individuals must function. To meet these goals, the program is committed to the education and development of enlightened managerial talent that will recognize and respond to the many complex problems facing public and private organizations. The program is also committed to creating an awareness among its students of the many alternative paths available to the decision maker. Written and oral presentation skills are stressed in this program. Information technology is integrated into the curriculum. Graduates are prepared for immediate entry into career fields and graduate programs.
Program Organization
The Business Studies Program offers students an opportunity to earn either a B.A. or B.S. in Business Studies. Both degree programs allow students to specialize in the fields of accounting, finance, international business, management or marketing.
All Business Studies students must take a core of 48 credits in required Business courses. In addition, students must fulfill the College’s General Studies graduation requirements (described fully in the General Studies section of the Bulletin) and meet the Liberal Arts credit requirements.
Admission to the Program
The student must be in good academic standing at Stockton (not on probation) and have completed the following courses with a grade of C or better.
ACCT 2110
ACCT 2120
BSNS 2120
MGMT 3110
MKTG 3110
CSIS 1206
Transfer students:
Graduation Requirements
A student must obtain a grade of C or higher in all program and cognate courses required for graduation.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE
The B.S. (Bachelor of Science) degree in Business Studies requires 80 credits of Business program courses and 48 credits in Liberal Arts and/or General Studies.
In addition to the 48 credits of Business Core, B.S. students must complete 32 credits in one of the following tracks: Accounting, Finance, Hospitality, International Business, Management or Marketing. Each track has a sequence of required and elective courses. Students must earn a C or better in all program courses in order to graduate.
The Liberal Arts requirement for B.S. students includes fulfilling the College’s General Studies requirements and 16 credits of electives at-some-distance from Business Studies (i.e., not Business, Economics or Information Sciences, except for CSIS 1180).
BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE
The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) curriculum offers breadth of course coverage based on the particular interests and needs of the individual student. The B.A. degree in Business Studies requires 64 credits of Business program courses and 64 credits in Liberal Arts and/or General Studies.
In addition to the 48 credits of Business Core, B.A. students must complete 16 additional credits in Business. The B.A. offers the student an opportunity to concentrate in one of the five Business Tracks (Accounting, Finance, International Business, Management and Marketing) or to select a variety of courses within the program to develop his/her own special concentration.
For instance, a student in consultation with his/her preceptor could develop his/her own concentration by carefully selecting advanced Business courses (at the 3000 or above level) from two or more tracks (e.g., Marketing and Management); or could complete the degree by selecting pre-identified “clusters” of courses designated as providing coverage of special topics.
While the core requirements of the program are the same for both the B.S. and the B.A. degrees, other requirements differ significantly. Students are advised to meet with their preceptors and refer to the BSNS academic advising worksheets, available in the Professional Studies office, for specific details regarding various B.S. degree program track requirements and B.A. degree program requirements.
Business Studies Core:
Microeconomics 4 credits
Macroeconomics 4 credits
Introduction to Management 4 credits
Marketing Principles 4 credits
Legal, Social, Ethical Environment of Business/or Business Law I 4 credits
Financial Accounting 4 credits
Managerial Accounting 4 credits
Introduction to Financial Management 4 credits
Quantitative Business Methods 4 credits
Business Policy & Strategies 4 credits
Information Technology for Business 4 credits
Statistics 4 credits
TOTAL: 48 credits
B.A. Degree Recommended Course Clusters:
Pre-identified Cluster in Small Business:
Small Business Management 4 credits
Entrepreneurial Management 4 credits
Total Quality Management 4 credits
Elective 4 credits
Pre-identified Cluster in Human Resource Development:
Human Resource Management 4 credits
Organization Development 4 credits
Management and Labor Relations 4 credits
Elective 4 credits
Pre-identified Cluster in Corporate Finance:
Federal Taxation for Corporations 4 credits
Accounting Elective (Intermediate or Cost) 4 credits
Budgeting 4 credits
International Business Finance or International Law 4 credits
Pre-identified Cluster in Personal Finance:
Taxation for Business Entities 4 credits
Insurance and Risk 4 credits
Seminar in Financial Planning 4 credits
International Business Finance 4 credits
Pre-identified Cluster in International Finance:
Taxation for Business Entities 4 credits
International Business Finance 4 credits
International Law 4 credits
Financial Derivatives 4 credits
Pre-identified Cluster in Marketing:
Consumer Behavior 4 credits
Advertising 4 credits
Techniques of Selling 4 credits
Global Marketing 4 credits
Pre-identified Cluster in Economics:
International Economics 4 credits
Econometrics 4 credits
International Business Finance 4 credits
or International Finance Financial Derivatives 4 credits
LIBERAL STUDIES (AT-SOME-DISTANCE TO BSNS) FOR B.A. DEGREE
Arts and Humanities
Select two different acronyms from the following:
ARTP, ARTV, COMM, HIST, LANG,
LITT, PHIL and GEN courses in
beginning-level foreign languages 8 credits
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Select two different acronyms from the following:
ANTH (below 3000 level), CRIM, GERO
(below 3000 level), POLS, PSYC, SOCY
(below 3000 level), SOWK 8 credits
Natural Sciences and Mathematics
Select one acronym from the following:
BIOL, CHEM, ENVL, GEOL, MARS, MATH, PHYS (excluding MATH 1100) 4 credits
Liberal Studies Electives**: 12 credits
Liberal Studies Total Credits
Required: 32 credits
**Liberal studies electives: courses at-some-distance to BSNS. These traditionally are courses in ARHU, SOBL (except ECON) and NAMS. Courses outside of these areas should only be chosen after consultation with a preceptor.
B.S. DEGREE CONCENTRATION TRACK REQUIREMENTS
ACCOUNTING TRACK
The Accounting Track is designed to provide the graduate with:
State CPA requirements specify that 150 credits are needed in both business and liberal arts courses. The student planning to pursue the CPA route should consult with his/her preceptor in designing a program of study.
Accounting Concentration
ACCT 3110 Intermediate Accounting I 4 credits
ACCT 3113 Taxation for Business Entities 4 credits
ACCT 3120 Intermediate Accounting II 4 credits
ACCT 3130 Intermediate Accounting III 4 credits
ACCT 3122 Cost Accounting 4 credits
or
ACCT 4110 Auditing 4 credits
FINA 3120 Financial Management II 4 credits
Select (8 credits) from the following:
ACCT 3122 Cost Accounting 4 credits
ACCT 3250 Fund Accounting 4 credits
ACCT 4110 Auditing 4 credits
ACCT 4120 Advanced Accounting 4 credits
FINA 3125 Principles of Insurance and Risk 4 credits
FINA 3562 Budgeting 4 credits
PLAW 3120 Business Law II 2 Credits
or
PLAW 3130 Selected Topics in Business Law 2 credits
Total Track Credits: 32 credits
FINANCE TRACK
The Finance track prepares graduates for career opportunities in corporate finance, banking, financial planning, investments and real estate. A student electing the track in finance is required to complete the following:
ACCT 3113 Taxation for Business Entities
ECON 3620 Money and Banking 4 credits
or
FINA 3105 Financial Institutions and Markets 4 credits
FINA 3120 Financial Management II 4 credits
FINA 3121 Investments 4 credits
FINA Electives: 12 credits
Program Elective (or Microcomputer Course): 4 credits
Total Track Credits: 32 credits
HOSPITALITY TRACK
The Hospitality Management program at The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey is committed to providing a quality liberal arts undergraduate education that incorporates theory and practice in the hospitality industry. The mission is to imbue students with the knowledge, skills, values and strategic perspectives essential to obtaining leadership roles in the service professions throughout the world, and to foster research and scholarship that will engender excellence in hospitality management.
As a major employer in the world today, the hospitality industry can open doors to exciting career paths in every segment of the industry. These segments include:
Work experiences will not only earn college credits toward your degree but will also provide paid employment at current acceptable standards. In the Atlantic City area especially, students will acquire world-class experiences in new and progressive facilities. But no matter where an internship occurs, students gain self-confidence, network with professionals, and explore possible career options in this dynamic industry. The required track courses are:
HOSP 2101 Introduction to Hospitality Management 4 credits
HOSP 2122 Hotel Administration and Operations 4 credits
HOSP 2110 Food and Beverage Management 4 credits
HOSP 3130 Hospitality Operations Control** 4 credits
HOSP 3111 Human Resource Management** 4 credits
HOSP 3121 Hospitality Information Systems#** 2 credits
HOSP 3120 Facilities and Property Management** 4 credits
Internship (experience 400 hours): 6 credits
Professional Experience: 0 credits
Total Track Credits (200-400 hours): 32 credits
#Pre-requisite courses required prior to taking course.
**Specialized Courses for Hospitality Management.
MANAGEMENT TRACK
The Management track prepares graduates for a variety of career opportunities in the field of management. A student electing the track in management is required to complete the following:
FINA 3562 Budgeting 4 credits
MGMT 3111 Human Resource Management 4 credits
MGMT 3121 Management Information Systems 4 credits
MGMT 3123 Management Skills Development 4 credits
MGMT 3124 Organizational Behavior 4 credits
MGMT 4610 Senior Seminar 4 credits
MGMT Electives 8 credits
Program Elective 4 credits
Total Track Credits: 32 credits
MARKETING TRACK
The marketing function is vital to the long-term viability of business organizations. In a global society, marketing is the interface among customers at all levels and providers of goods and/or services. The Marketing track is designed to provide students with the necessary theoretical constructs and current applications of that theory. It prepares graduates for entry level positions in the profession and/or graduate study. The required track courses are:
MKTG 3210 Marketing Research 4 credits
MKTG 3355 Techniques of Selling 4 credits
MKTG 4470 Strategic Marketing 4 credits
MKTG Electives 12 credits
Program Electives 8 credits
Total Track Credits 32 credits
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS TRACK
The International Business track prepares students for career opportunities in international business at a variety of institutions. The areas of study include international business finance, international business management and global marketing. The track is designed to provide students with analytical skills and practical exposure to international business. A minimum of 16 credits of a foreign language is required in this track. The introductory level language courses are to be taken as part of the student’s at-some-distance and General Studies courses. Students may also demonstrate language proficiency by passing a proficiency examination. The required track courses are:
INTL 3112 International Business Management 4 credits
INTL 3600 International Business Finance 4 credits
INTL 4100 Manager in the World Economy 4 credits
INTL 4460 Global Marketing 4 credits
Language III 4 credits
Language IV 4 credits
INTL Elective 4 credits
Program Elective 4 credits
Total Track Credits 32 credits
BACHELOR OF ARTS PROGRAM PRIOR TO FALL 1995
Declared Business majors prior to fall 1995 have the option to remain with their current program or to pursue the requirements of the new B.A./B.S. degree programs. Worksheets for students who matriculated prior to fall 1995 are available in the Professional Studies Office, H-208.
BUSINESS STUDIES MINOR
The minor provides an opportunity for non-business students to expand their awareness of the dynamic, multi-faceted business environment. The minor consists of 24 credits (16 required and 8 elective), completed with a grade of C or better.
Required courses: ACCT 2110, ACCT 2120, MGMT 3110, MKTG 3110.
Elective courses: other BSNS, ECON or approved G-acronym courses. These must be taken at Stockton.
COURSE SEQUENCING AND SCHEDULE PLANNING
It is essential that students develop sound skills and a conceptual foundation before attempting a concentration in business courses. The majority of business program courses are not offered to students until the junior year, and the business major must carefully plan courses to develop the proper foundation of General Studies and the lower level Business Core.
In considering course selection and sequences, students should understand that The Richard Stockton College does not have an evening division or an evening program. Consequently, there is no guarantee that all Business Studies, Liberal Studies or General Studies courses required for graduation will be offered every semester during evenings. While many required Business courses are offered during the evening and Business faculty attempt to schedule required courses at night at least once every two years, it is highly likely that at some point students who only take courses during evening hours will have to revise their schedules to allow them to take daytime course work to graduate.
Should the student be unable for any reason to take a prescribed course in the regular semester, it is his/her responsibility to take the course later. The student should not expect a waiver for the course at a subsequent date, nor should he/she expect that the course will be offered at an unusual time to meet personal needs.
Students should also understand that it is their responsibility to make certain that their academic records are in proper order at the time they make application for the Bachelor’s Degree.
Graduation with Distinction
A bachelor of arts or bachelor of science degree with distinction in business studies will be awarded to students who achieve 70% A (or equivalent) grades in program course work and who have a distinctive and outstanding record of participation in and contribution to the offerings of the Business Studies program.
Career Opportunities
Increased technical sophistication has become a nationwide trend in American industry. There is good reason to believe that this new emphasis on specialty training will foster a demand for individuals with both baccalaureate and graduate education in business. The Stockton business program is designed to develop graduates who will fit this new demand, be prepared for graduate-level study, and also be able to enter society as well-educated citizens.
Special Opportunities
The BSNS program offers the opportunity to gain college credit through independent study and “hands-on” work experience. Among these opportunities is the Washington Internship Program. Of schools not located in the District of Columbia, Stockton has the largest Washington Internship Program of any college or university in the country. The full semester internship can be a useful tool for gaining career experience and contacts. Previous placements for majors in BSNS have included: the International Contract and Research Corp., Sheraton-Carlton Hotels, Congressional Database, USA Hosts, Double R Productions, U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S. Department of the Treasury, Internal Revenue Service and the Federal Trade Commission.
Information about the Program
Business Studies Program Coordinator
The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey
PO Box 195
Pomona, NJ 08240-0195
Phone: (609) 652-4501
Dean of Enrollment Management
The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey
PO Box 195
Pomona, NJ 08240-0195
Phone: (609) 652-4261
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