CLASS OF 2029
The curriculum outlined below provides a suggested sequence to complete the baccalaureate degree requirements. It incorporates some modifications based on particular majors.
This suggested sequence should not be viewed as limiting since individual adjustments can be made to achieve your goals. Please refer to the for more detailed information on the courses listed below.
FRESHMAN YEAR
A Humanities seminar based principally on texts and readings drawn from primary sources up to 1650. Extensive written work and seminar discussions. Required readings: Hebrew and Christian scriptures, selections from the works of Augustine, Greek and Renaissance works. Readings from different genres and disciplines. Themes developed by the instructor in accordance with the selected readings.
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A Humanities seminar based principally on texts and readings drawn from primary sources 1650 to the present. Extensive written work and seminar discussions. Readings from each of the following five historical eras: Early Modern, Enlightenment, Romantic, Modernist, Contemporary. Readings will also reflect different genres and disciplines. Themes developed by the instructor in accordance with the selected readings, including a specific Augustinian theme.
The price system; demand and supply analysis; the production process; analysis of market structures.
The economic system and it fundamental principles. The economic functions of government, monetary and fiscal policy, and international trade.
Introduction to literature and the methods of literary analysis. Close readings of texts. Individual sections vary in the works covered.
Philosophical responses to the questions of how we can know, what is real, and what is the nature of human existence that explore the dialogue between Catholic, Christian, secular and skeptical perspectives on these questions.
Limits, transcendental functions (logarithms, exponential functions, inverse trigonometric functions), differentiation (definition, tangent lines, rates of change, techniques, implicit differentiation, related rates), applications of differentiation (graphing, optimization), indeterminate forms and L'Hopital's Rule. Use of a computer algebra system, eg. MAPLE.
Statistical concepts and methods useful in analyzing problems in all areas of business. Descriptive statistics, probability, sampling distributions, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, regression analysis, and time series. Applications in various areas of business and economics.
Continuation of professional development activities to include but not limited to resume review, participation in networking etiquette interactive sessions and an intro to Handshake. Restricted to: VSB Freshman Cohort
On line course focuses on design and use of spread sheets to support decision making/problem solving.
On line course focuses on design and use of spread sheets to support decision making/problem solving.
Explores dynamic nature of business in a changing environment. Cross functional view of business and contribution of functions to accomplish vision. Integrates global, ethical, and technological dimensions. Emphasizes innovation as business, personal skill.
Course introduces generally accepted accounting principles and both the creation and analysis of financial statements. Students are exposed to the importance of accounting in making decisions such as those related to business, investing, and financing.
Strategic alignment of business and information technology (IT); managing IT as a strategic resource; strategies for sourcing IT development and services.
Examines law, ethics, corporate responsibility, and business regulation. Studies the sources, substantive principles, and evolving nature of law, and its role in ethical business decision making.
TOTAL CREDITS 33
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Any 3-credit course choose from:
• CBN – for transfer students who have taken a CBN course only
• CGS – for transfer students who have taken a CGS course only
• PSY
• SOC
• Or any 3-credit course with a PSY or SOC attribute
Note: the following courses do not fulfill the Behavioral Science requirement:
• PSY 2993 or PSY 2996
• SOC 1903, SOC 1906, SOC 1909, SOC 2993, or SOC 2996
Any 3-credit course choose from:
• AAH
• AFR
• ARB
• ASL – for transfer students who have taken a ASL course only
• CHI
• CLA
• COM 1300
• CST
• ENG with course number 2000 or higher
• ETH
• FFS
• GIS
• GRK
• GWS
• HBW
• HIN
• HIS
• HON 1000, HON 1003, HON 1051, HON 1053, HON 2002, HON 2005, HON 3100, HON 3600, HON 4300, HON 4301, HON 4800, HON 5100
• HUM
• IS
• ITA
• JPN
• LAS
• LAT
• LHUM
• NS 1100
• PHI
• RLL
• RUS
• SAR
• SPA
• SWA
• THE
• THL
• Or any 3-credit course with one of the following course attributes:
AAH, AFR, AHIS, APHI, ARB, CHI, CHIS, CLA, CST, ENG with course number 2000 or higher, ETH, FFS, FINE, GIS, GRK, GWS, HIS, HUM, IS, ITA, JPN, LAS, LAT, PHI, RLL, RUS, SAR, SPA, THE, or THL.
Note: the following courses do not fulfill the Humanities elective requirement:
• AAH 1903, AAH 2993
• ENG 2021, ENG 2993, ENG 2996, 2998, 2999
• ETH 2050
• FFS 2993
• GIS 2993, GIS 2996
• GWS 2993
• HIS 1903, HIS 1906, HIS 1909, HIS 2993, HIS 2996
• HUM 1903, HUM 1906, HUM 2993, HUM 2996
• ITA 2993
• LAS 5000
• PHI 1000, PHI 2993, PHI 2996
• SPA 3993
• THL 1000, THL 6050, THL 6051"
Philosophical responses to the questions of how we can know, what is real, and what is the nature of human existence that explore the dialogue between Catholic, Christian, secular and skeptical perspectives on these questions.
Introduction to literature and the methods of literary analysis. Close readings of texts. Individual sections vary in the works covered.
Introduction to sources and major thinkers that have shaped responses to fundamental human questions that underlie all religions and shape the human search for meaning. Engagement of religious truth claims, themes, values, and witness as resources for analyzing and critically evaluating contemporary cultural challenges.
Professional development program combining class sessions and out-of-class activities focused on career exploration, job search skills, and development of soft skills.
Examines law, ethics, corporate responsibility, and business regulation. Studies the sources, substantive principles, and evolving nature of law, and its role in ethical business decision making.
Strategic alignment of business and information technology (IT); managing IT as a strategic resource; strategies for sourcing IT development and services.
Use of business intelligence and quantitative methods, including statistical analysis, forecasting/extrapolation, predicative modeling, optimization and simulation in the context of organizational decision making and problem solving.
The theory and techniques of financial management. Financial markets; financial statements and analysis; time value of money; interest rates; bond valuation; risk and return; equity valuation; cost of capital; capital budgeting; working capital management. Restricted to VSB students and Business Minors.
How management accounting information can be used to help firms achieve strategic goals and profitability objectives. Use of an entrepreneurial perspective to examine how managers apply risk measurement and management technique to business planning and control systems. Case-based learning to help students develop communication, technology, and team work.
Explores value creation for stakeholders and establishing competitive advantage; how goods/services are developed to meet customer/consumer needs and are distributed for consumption. Innovating, problem-solving, leading, and controlling through effective use of human capital explored. Satisfies Intro to Management/Intro to Marketing.
TOTAL CREDITS 31
JUNIOR YEAR
Three Major Courses (9 Credits)
Non Business Elective (3 Credits)
Socio-economic conditions, political history, and government policy and the global impact on international trade and monetary relations; regional integration; stability of international economic systems; economic development and transition strategies; role of multinational corporations in the global world.
Major Western ethical traditions as they apply to selected contemporary ethical problems, with special consideration to Jewish and Christian perspectives.
Any 3-credit course. Choose from:
- AST
- BIO
- CHM
- CSC
- GEV
- MET
- MSE – for transfer students who have taken an MSE course only
- PHY
- Or any 3-credit course with an AST, BIO, CHM, CSC, GEV, MSE, or PHY course attribute.
Note: the following courses do not fulfill the Computer Science or Natural Science requirement:
- BIO 1903, BIO 1906, BIO 2993, BIO 2996
- CHM 1903, CHM 1906, CHM 1909, CHM 2993, or CHM 2996
- CSC 2993, CSC 2996
- GEV 1903, GEV 1906, GEV 1909, GEV 2993, or GEV 2996
A science lab is not required.
Any 3 credit-course. Choose from:
• AAH
• AFR
• ARB with courses number 2000 or higher
• AST
• BIO
• CBN – for transfer students who have taken a CBN course only
• CGS – for transfer students who have taken a CGS course only
• CHI with courses number 2000 or higher
• CHM
• COM
• CRM
• CSC
• CST
• EDU
• FFS with courses number 2000 or higher
• GEV
• GIS
• GWS
• HIS
• HON 4400, HON 4500, HON 4900
• HUM 2004, HUM 2100, HUM 3200, HUM 3400, HUM 4000, HUM 5150, HUM 5950
• IS with courses number 3100 or higher
• ITA with courses number 2000 or higher
• JPN with courses number 2000 or higher
• LAS
• LSSC
• MET
• MSE – for transfer students who have taken a MSE course only
• NS 1100
• PA
• PHY
• PSC
• PSY
• RLL with courses number 2000 or higher
• RUS with courses number 2000 or higher
• SCSC
• SOC
• Or any 3 credit-course with one of the following attributes:
AAH, AFR, AHIS, AST, BIO, CBN, CGS, CHIS, CHM, COM, CRM, CSCI, CSC, CSSC, CST, EDU, GEV, GIS, GWS, HIS, LAS, MSE, PA, PHY, PSC, PSY, SCSC, or SOC
Note: the following courses do not fulfill the Computer Science or Natural Science or Social Science requirement:
o AAH 1903, AAH 2993
o BIO 1903, BIO 1906, BIO 2993, BIO 2996
o CHM 1903, CHM 1906, CHM 1909, CHM 2993, or CHM 2996
o COM 1903, COM 1906, COM 1909, COM 2993, COM 2996, COM 3993
o CRM 6003
o CSC 2993, CSC 2996
o FFS 2993
o GEV 1903, GEV 1906, GEV 1909, GEV 2993, GEV 2996
o GIS 2993, GIS 2996
o GWS 2993
o HIS 1903, HIS 1906, HIS 1909, HIS 2993, HIS 2996
o ITA 2993
o LAS 5000
o PA 6100
o PSC 6503
o PSY 2993 or PSY 2996
o SOC 1903, SOC 1906, SOC 1909, SOC 2993, or SOC 2996
Any 3-credit course choose from:
• AAH
• CLA 1250, CLA 2051, CLA 2052
• HIS
• HON 2002 or HON 3100
• HUM 5975
• NS 1100
• Or any 3-credit course with an AAH, AHIS, CHIS, or HIS course attribute
Note: The following courses do not fulfill the History elective requirement:
o AAH 1903, AAH 2993
o HIS 1903, HIS 1906, HIS 1909, HIS 2993, HIS 2996
Professional development program built around an internal case competition. Topics addressed include written and oral communication; business research; team dynamics and leadership.
Concepts and techniques for problems in manufacturing and service organizations. Topics: decision-making, forecasting, resource allocation, project management, quality, materials management, technology and strategy.
TOTAL CREDITS 31
SENIOR YEAR
Three Major Courses (9 Credits)
THL Elective (3 Credits)
Emphasizes strategy concepts to achieve integrative cross-functional solutions for competitive advantage. Application of strategy tools as well as concepts from prior course work. Application of knowledge to global and ethical challenges emphasized through the practice opportunities used in this course.
BL 2185: is recommended for ACC majors who want to sit for CPA certification.
TOTAL CREDITS 30