2005-06 Undergraduate Catalog
Indiana, Pennsylvania 15705
 

Dean: Robert C. Camp

        Assistant Deans: Julie A. Moreland, Rajendra K. Murthy, Cynthia L. Strittmatter

Website: www.iup.edu/business

In the spring of 1994, the College of Business was renamed to commemorate the generous commitment of the Eberly family through the Eberly Family Trust to the developmental needs of the college. Departments within the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology include Accounting, Finance and Legal Studies, Management, Management Information Systems and Decision Sciences, Marketing, and Technology Support and Training.
 

Mission Statement

The paramount mission of the college is to provide a broad range of high-value undergraduate and graduate business programs for students seeking preparation for professional careers in business and business education and in nonprofit organizations. The college is especially committed to high-quality instruction. In addition, the college is committed to research activities which enhance the quality of instruction and contribute to the literature of business and to service activities which enhance the economic vitality of the region and provide linkages and opportunities for involvement of faculty and students with the business community.

A learning environment that includes opportunities for real-world exposure will be provided by the college. Students will be exposed to instructors with industry/consulting experience and will have opportunities for real-world exposure through well-developed internship and outreach programs.

The college will provide opportunities for cross-cultural exposure to all students. This will be achieved by the recruitment of a diverse student body, maintenance of a faculty with diverse cultural backgrounds, and provision of cross-cultural educational opportunities through a network of international exchange partners.

Students will be exposed to the latest information technology. The college will provide a high-tech, multimedia learning environment and student connections to the latest global information bank

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Vision Statement

The Eberly College of Business and Information Technology will be clearly recognized as having one of the premier business programs in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and surrounding states. This will be evidenced by the quality and breadth of its educational programs, the scholarly productivity of its faculty, and its service contributions to the regional business community.
 

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AACSB International Accreditation

AACSB International–The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business has accredited the undergraduate and graduate business degree programs offered by the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology. Accreditation shows that a school fulfills its mission, meets its objectives, and maintains the high standards set by AACSB International. The outcome is managers who know how to think, communicate, solve problems, and provide leadership in the global marketplace.
 

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College Majors and Concentrations

• Accounting

• Business (Associate of Arts)

• Business Education

• Business Technology Support

• Finance

• Human Resource Management

• International Business

• Management (concentrations in Operations Management, General Management,
  and  Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management)

• Management Information Systems

• Marketing

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Bachelor of Science Degree

For those pursuing the Bachelor of Science degree, IUP’s training will provide a broad liberal background in the behavioral sciences; a keen perception of the socioeconomic world in which we live and work; a foundation of general professional education for personally fruitful and socially useful careers in the varied fields of business; and an opportunity to obtain the specialized knowledge and skills essential to future occupational growth and advancement. There are eight Bachelor of Science degrees offered in business–Accounting, Business Technology Support, Finance, Human Resource Management, International Business, Management, Management Information Systems, and Marketing. Each program includes a variety of business and business-related courses designed to enrich the student’s understanding of the modern business system.

A student may not pursue coursework in the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology with the expectation of graduating from the college unless he/she has been accepted as a degree candidate in the college.

Enrollment in all Eberly College of Business and Information Technology courses at the 300 and 400 level is restricted to students with junior or senior standing. All students, regardless of major or program affiliation, must meet course prerequisite requirements in order to enroll for a given course.

Our students may, in consultation with their advisors, plan their program of study to obtain a minor in an area of business specialization other than their major or a related area outside the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology.

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Bachelor of Science in Education Degree

The college seeks to serve the needs of its students and the needs of busi-ness, industry, and education through its diverse programs. The Bachelor of Science in Education with a Business Education major is designed to prepare teachers for comprehensive high schools, area vocational-technical schools, and community colleges.
 

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Associate of Arts Degree

Students who desire a two-year program that prepares them to enter the business world may elect to pursue the Associate of Arts degree program in Business specializing in Computer and Information Technology or the Associate of Arts degree program in Business specializing in Accounting.
 

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Eberly College of Business and Information Technology Academic Policies

Junior Standing

To be accepted for junior standing a business major must have:

    •  Accumulated 57 credits or more of academic credit

    •  Achieved a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA

    •  Successfully completed the following courses: ACCT 201, 202, BLAW 235, BTED/COSC/IFMG 101, ECON 121, 122, ENGL 101, 202, MATH 115, 214, PSYC 101, and QBUS 215.

Business majors (except Business Education) who have not achieved junior standing are normally not permitted to enroll in 300- or 400-level courses in the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology. Those who have at least 57 credits with a 2.0 or better cumulative GPA but who have not completed one or more of the required courses listed above may, with permission, enroll on a one-time-only basis in up to 9 credits of 300-level Eberly College of Business and Information Technology courses.

Distribution Requirement

All Eberly College of Business and Information Technology majors (except Business Education) must take a minimum of 50 percent of their degree requirements (i.e., at least 60 credits) in nonbusiness* coursework.
 

Residency Requirement

All of the college’s majors (except Business Education) must take a minimum of 50 percent of their required business* credits in IUP coursework. IUP credits earned by examination such as CLEP are counted toward IUP residency.
 

Restriction for Non-Business Majors

Students not majoring in business may count a maximum of 30 credits in business* coursework toward the 120-credit-degree minimum. Business credits in excess of 30 will be permitted only as credits beyond the 120 for graduation.

*For purposes of all policies above, “business” coursework consists of all Eberly College of Business and Information Technology courses except IFMG 101, QBUS 215, and courses in Business Education (BTED). ECON 334 is also treated as a “business” course. “Non-business” coursework consists of all BTED courses, IFMG 101, QBUS 215, and all non-Eberly College of Business and Information Technology courses except ECON 334.

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Office of Student and Alumni Services

This office provides academic assistance to lower-division and probationary students and is directed by the assistant dean of the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology. Staff members are available to answer questions on the processes related to registration, change of major, removal of incompletes, grade appeals, etc.

The Internship Office

The Internship Office houses the internship coordinator for the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology. IUP offers one of the largest business internships in Pennsylvania. Students can choose from a wide range of organizations to gain real-world experience while earning academic credit. The internship coordinator counsels students regarding internship prerequisites, procurement of the internship position, and scheduling to maximum benefit.

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School of International Management

With the increasing demand for cross-cultural knowledge and international competence, Eberly College of Business and Information Technology has committed itself to a comprehensive strategy of providing future business leaders with a global foundation so they may become the world-class managers of tomorrow. The School of International Management offers a rich program that will strengthen business students and provide regional businesses with personnel who have a global perspective and internationally competitive management skills. This global perspective is provided to our students through broad exposure to cross-cultural coursework, integration of international concepts in selected business courses, direct exposure to individuals from other cultures, and a period of residency in another country.
  

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Business Advisory Council

Eberly College’s Business Advisory Council is a select group of more than a hundred business leaders. The council helps the college in its educational and service mission through counsel and feedback on matters such as program objectives, curriculum development, program development and promotion, and recruitment and retention of students and faculty.

College of Business Student Advisory Council (COBSAC)

COBSAC consists of the presidents and vice presidents of fourteen business student organizations. Its mission is to provide a representational body for the students of the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology. This is accomplished through representatives from each of the college’s organizations in addition to business students. COBSAC provides a foundation for activities and functions with the college.

Eberly College Student Organizations

     •  Association for Management Information Systems

    •  American Society for Quality

    •  Finance Association

    •  Graduate Business Student Association

    •  Help Desk Institute

    •  International Business Association

    •  Management Association

    •  Phi Beta Lambda

    •  Phi Gamma Nu

    •  Pi Omega Pi

    •  Student Accounting Association

    •  Society for Human Resources Management

    •  Students in Free Enterprise

    •  Student Marketing Association

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Service Units

The Management Services Group is a confederation of consulting units instituted in 1991 by the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology in support of ongoing and start-up businesses in the Indiana County region. An integral objective of the group is to provide educational opportunities through an ongoing schedule of seminars and workshops for local businesses.

The Indiana Small Business Development Center offers free business consulting to existing and start-up business in the preparation of business plans. The staff helps pull together a business plan suitable for presentation to a bank. This includes working with the client to put together a complete set of financial projections.

The Indiana County Small Business Incubator was established in 1986 as a joint effort between IUP, the Indiana County commissioners, and several county and state agencies. The Ben Franklin Partnership has provided operational capital and other support services since the incubator’s inception. The incubator provides small start-up business with consultation, services, and space.

The Small Business Institute (SBI) was established to assist existing small businesses with various types of problem resolution. Through the SBI, undergraduate and graduate business students work under close supervision of faculty members to assist clients with accounting systems, market studies, computer system installation, business planning, and operations management.

The Government Contracting Assistance Program helps area businesses identify and respond to federal and state requests for bids for products and services. The program is funded by the Department of Defense. Contract sales generated through this program add to the vitality of the local economy.

The Center for Family Business was designed to serve the unique needs of family-owned businesses. Issues such as performance compensation, establishment of an effective corporate board, conflict resolution, management of siblings and cousin teams, succession, and estate planning are critically important and virtually ignored by other educational forums. The center provides an educational program consisting of four meetings per year which focus on the topics outlined. 

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Workforce and Economic Development

The Office of Workforce and Economic Development provides for the training of Pennsylvania’s workers for a growing economy. It offers a comprehensive collection of workforce skill development tools as well as a Workforce Learning Resource Center, specifically designed to serve business and industry. Employers can tap into the center for training and grant funding initiatives, advice for planning job training to meet company goals and objectives, the latest research on best industry practices, complete on-line and instructor-led training courses, and rental facilities.
  

Business Minors for Eberly College of Business and Information Technology Students

Minors in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources Management, Management Information Systems, Marketing, and Business Technology Support are offered only for students who are majoring in one of the other majors in the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology and assume the common 36-credit Business core.
 

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Minor in Business Administration for Nonbusiness Majors

The Eberly College of Business and Information Technology offers, as a joint effort of its departments, a 21-credit minor for nonbusiness majors. The program is designed to give nonbusiness majors a general background in business with 12 credits of prescribed Liberal Studies courses and 21 credits of required business courses.
  

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