Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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Applying
Q. Do I have to apply to be accepted to the College of Business
& Economics?
A. No. If you wish to declare a Business major, and you are currently
attending BSU, you need to submit a Student Information Update to the
Registrar’s office. Forms and advising are available in the Student Services office
in B-116 (Business Building Lobby). If you are new to BSU you may declare your major when applying or
registering for classes.
Q. Do I need to apply for upper division placement in the College of Business
& Economics?
A. There is no formal application for upper division placement in the College of
Business & Economics. When you have completed 58 credits, taken
prerequisite classes, and passed with a C or better, you may take upper
division courses.
Advising
Q. Is there any way that I can receive credit for a transfer course
that the BSU transcript evaluators say does not transfer?
A. Yes, in many cases that may be possible. Pick up the Academic
Adjustment form for transfer credit in the Student Services office B-116,
(or in some cases, the office of your declared major). Please ask to
ensure that you obtain and complete the correct version depending upon
individual circumstances. Take the Academic Adjustment form, course
syllabus or book, any other forms of course description curriculum, and a transcript showing your grade for the course you
wish to transfer. Please be aware that requirements may often differ between
departments.
Q. How do I get an assigned advisor in the College of Business &
Economics?
A. Freshmen, Sophomores, and new transfer students, who are NOT
Economics majors, see the College of Business & Economics Student
Services Center located in B-116 (426-3859). All Economics majors,
regardless of class standing, are seen in the Economics Department located
in Room B-311 (3rd Floor) tel. (426-3351).
Upper division students go directly to the department of their major for advising.
It is highly recommended that all non-Economics majors, pick up a “Junior Year” To Do list in the Student Services Center (B-116) before choosing an
advisor.
A current copy of this 'To Do' list may also be found at the
Student Services Website. On the front of the sheet are action items you will need to begin as a
Junior. On the backside is a list of the departments and how each handles
upper division advising.
Q. Where do I go for an advisor?
A. Economics majors should go to the Economics Department in B-311. Other
majors: in general, freshmen, sophomores, and new transfer students
(excluding Economics majors) should go to the Student Services Department
in B-116. Upper classmen (juniors and seniors) should go to the department
of their major.
Q. I already have a degree, where do I go for advising?
A. If you already have a four year degree and are returning for a
second degree, you will need to go to the department of the major you have
chosen for your second associates or baccalaureate degree. They will
complete a second degree checklist which will tell you what courses you
will need to complete. A second degree contract may be offered by the
department.
Q. I want to get a business-related minor. What do I need to do?
A. General Business Minor applications are available in the College of
Business and Economics, Student Services Center, Room B-116. Fill out this
form, return it to Room B-116, and, when the application has been approved,
a copy will be mailed to you. To declare a specific minor (ex. Accountancy
Minor, Economics Minor, Marketing Minor, Finance Minor, etc.), please
contact the department offering the minor for any application form or
process that may be required. Please be aware that not all departments
require an application and some may require an advisory meeting to
decide the required curriculum. Please also see the
Registrar's Checksheet page for course requirements (information for
all Majors and Minors may be found there).
Q. May I take courses concurrently
with their listed prerequisites?
A. No. The prerequisites courses are cited for a pedagogical reason.
Certainly there are exceptions to each rule. If you feel your
circumstances are truly
an exception to a prerequisite course and associated rules, please
contact the appropriate
department for more information.
Information Technology and Supply Chain Management Advising
* The Networking, Operations and
Information Systems Department (NOIS) is now officially the
Department of Information Technology and Supply Chain Management.
IT&SCM Advising and Contact Info
Or please contact
the IT&SCM Department directly at: (208)
426-1181.
An alternative option is to contact the College of Business
and Economics Student Services Center in B-116 (or call 426-3859).
Economics Advising Information
All Economics majors,
regardless of class standing, are seen and advised in the Economics Department
located
in Room B-311 (3rd Floor)
telephone: (208) 426-3351.
As an Economics major, you are encouraged to come directly to the
Economics Department for all advising and program curriculum questions.
The Department has an open door policy so you do not need to call ahead to
make an appointment. When you arrive in the Department, simply request a
meeting with an adviser in your chosen field of interest and you will be
directed to an appropriate economics faculty member at that time.
If you have a specific advisor in mind, you are encouraged to check
their office hours either posted at our website, http://ec.boisestate.edu,
or on the front door of the Department and plan your visit to the
Department during those hours.
(If you have time to pre-set an appointment, that is always best for
both you and the advisor).
Prior to placement with an advisor, you will be asked what your
selected major field of study is within the Economics curriculum. This
is intended to route you to the best resource available for your
intended discipline.
Q. Who can I talk to for more information?
Please contact Renee Anchustegui in the Graduate Studies office at
(208) 426-1126 or 1-(800)-824-7017 ext.1126. E-mail ranchust@boisestate.edu.
Our website is at:
http://cobe.boisestate.edu/graduate
Q. Is the deadline for applying really the absolute deadline?
A. The designated application deadline is a priority deadline for acceptance into the
graduate programs. Applications will still be accepted after the deadline,
however - students may be required to wait until the following semester to begin
their classes.
The Business Graduate Studies office encourages all potential students to
apply as early as possible. As a general rule, these deadlines
apply (however,
it is strongly recommended that you confirm
with our office for your particular curriculum) "Common" Deadlines:
March 1, for enrollment in the summer,
& June 1, for enrollment in the fall, & October 1,
for enrollment in the spring. Please note that application deadlines
can vary for school years to adjust for non-working business days. Again,
confirmation is your best solution here.
Q. What are the requirements for acceptance into the COBE graduate
programs?
In order to be accepted into the Masters of Business Administration
program at Boise State University, a student must posses a bachelor's degree from an
accredited institution with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and a minimum GMAT score of 500. A
working knowledge of
Microsoft Excel, Word and Access is also
necessary. Please also see the University's
Graduate
Admissions page.
Students with English as a second language (ESL) must score a minimum
of 587/240 on the TOEFL
exam or its equivalent. ESL students must also take and pass an English
proficiency exam at Boise State University before taking any graduate courses beyond their
first semester. (Foreign students only.) See the
International
Graduate Admissions page.
Q. What tests do I have to take to be admitted?
The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is a standardized test
administrated by the Graduate Management Admission Council. The GMAT is
neither affiliated with nor administrated by the University. Information, including a
detailed description of the test content, policies, and implementation, is
available online at:
http://www.mba.com/mba/TaketheGMAT.
The cost of the GMAT is subject to change and may vary worldwide due to
taxes, but is usually $250.00USD In the
greater Boise area, GMAT testing
is performed at the Pearson VUE Professional Center 1-800-717-4628. Extended Studies
is currently offering prep courses for the GRE and GMAT. Additional information
may be viewed at the Extended
Studies website.
Before enrolling in MBA or MBA-ITM courses, students are required to
take the COBE Excel Computer Placement Exam to test their current skill
level in spreadsheet applications. Computer Placement Exams are held
regularly throughout the year at a cost of $16 -17 per session. More
information about placement exams can be obtained
here.
No student is exempt from this requirement.
Q. What else do I turn in with my application?
In order to speed up the application process, it is recommended that
potential students gather all required materials and turn them in at once. Be sure
to include two letters of recommendation, preferably one from an academic
source, [however two professional references are also acceptable], transcripts
from all institutions attended, GMAT scores (raw), application fee, essay,
vitae, and the graduate application.
For more information regarding the graduate college or to apply online,
please
visit http://www.boisestate.edu/gradcoll/.
Q. What's next?
A. ALL graduate students, not just MBA students, are
required to subscribe to the MBA Listserv notice service
as soon as their application has been turned in. The MBA Listserv is an
automated email group that the program administrators/faculty use to
notify graduate students of class changes, social events, delays, or
emergencies. For instructions on joining the listserv, please follow
this
link.
Q. How many of my credits can be transferred from my current school?
Students currently enrolled in other graduate programs are usually
eligible to transfer up to 9 credits that may apply toward their graduate
degree at Boise State University. Transferring of credits is dependent on a variety of
factors, including course content and grade received, and is determined on
a case-by-case basis. Potential students should contact the Business
Graduate Studies Office at (208) 426-1126 for more information.
Q. I am an international student, can you please provide relevant
general information regarding your programs, costs, and admissions?
Please follow
this
link for more details.
Q. I am a continuing College of Business and Economics student,
where can I pick up registration materials?
A. Room B-116 (located in the lobby of the Business Building).
Q. I am interested in an Internship. Who do I see for more
information?
A. See the individual department's internship page (below):
Accounting
Information Technology Management
Economics
International Business (please coordinate via the IB Program
Director)
Management
Marketing & Finance
Networking and Telecommunications (this program has been
integrated with ITM)
Supply Chain Management
Q. Where do I go for (College Specific) Scholarship Information?
A. See the
COBE
Scholarship page.
Q. Where can I get additional information on business majors and/or
what can I do with a major in _____________?
A. Check the University's Career
Center.
See: Student
Services Resource Kits.
And you may also discuss options with your advisor.
COBE Computer Placement Exams
ALL information concerning the COBE Computer Placement Exams,
may be found
here.
Q. Where do I take the math placement exam?
A. Room 417 in the Education Building. An exam fee of $5.00 is payable
prior to taking the test, at the Payment and Disbursement Center,
Administration Building, Room 211.
Q. Where is the College of Business & Economics located exactly?
A. Please locate the "Business Building" via the University campus map.
(EZ Tip: a metal BRONCO sculpture is directly
in front of our Building)
You may also want to view the campus
parking map. The main visitors lot, located in front of the Administration
Building, is a pay lot (rate is 50 cents per half hour).
Maps Resource
Page
Q. My child has a disability and needs to have course work
communicated to him/her.
Who do I contact to make such arrangements?
A. Please see the University's Disability Resource Center at:
http://drc.boisestate.edu/ or call
them directly at (208) 426-1583.
Q. Is there legal counsel available on campus for students?
A. Please contact the ASBSU Legal Offices at (208) 426-1527.
Q. Is there a Lost and Found in the College of Business &
Economics?
A. Yes, it is coordinated through our Student Services Center, located in
the College of Business & Economics, Room
B-116 (the lobby of the Business Building). You may check with the
professor, the podium in front of the classroom & look around the
classroom, personal belongings are also sometimes taken to the
department of the course you left your item in, (if known), and finally, the SUB information desk (this
is the repository for campus wide lost & found).
University Lost & Found –
Information Desk,
Student Union Building 1st Floor, (208) 426-INFO/4636
Often temporary notes may be written on classroom whiteboards with
'found item' information and where to locate it...as well as public
bulletin boards throughout the Business Building. When in doubt,
please ask ANY faculty or staff member and they will help channel
you to the best resources appropriate for recovering your lost property.
Please note, however, that some items may not be turned in to any of
our locations and thus out of our control.
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