School of Business and Economics

David L. McKenna Hall
206-281-2970
www.spu.edu/depts/sbe

Jeffrey Van Duzer, Dean of the School of Business and Economics

We prepare students for service and leadership in business and society by developing their professional competence and integrity in the context of Christian faith and values. We are a learning community that prizes educational excellence and effective teaching, supported by scholarship and service.

� School of Business and Economics Mission Statement

Majors
	Accounting
	Business Administration
	Economics
Minors
	Business Administration
	Economics

SBE Distinctives
While the programs of the School of Business and Economic (SBE) are appropriately similar to those offered by other universities in the coverage of the basic business knowledge and skills, at Seattle Pacific University, they reflect three mission-driven distinctives:
    1. Christian faith, ethics, and character
    2. Applied learning
    3. Collaborative learning community

Admission to Majors in the School of Business and Economics
Majors offered by the School of Business and Economics are accounting, business administration, and economics. The business administration major offers concentrations in the following areas: (1) economics; (2) finance; (3) information systems; (4) international business; (5) management; and (6) marketing.

Students who are interested in a business major are encouraged to indicate their interest upon arrival at SPU. This indication is made with the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. It does not commit the student to a major within the school, but assures that an advisor from within the school will be assigned and information about the school and its various activities will be received.

For matriculated students, formal application and admission to a major is required prior to enrollment in certain upper-division business or economics courses. Admission is selective and based upon prior academic performance. Admission applications should be submitted to the School of Business and Economics by the application deadline of February 1 and after all admission requirements are satisfied. If you have been admitted to another SPU major, contact the SBE office for permission to enroll in upperdivision business courses. If you are a junior or senior transfer student in your first two quarters at SPU and you have a college GPA of at least 2.5, contact the SBE office for permission to enroll in upper-division courses. All course prerequisites must be completed before a student may enroll in an SBE course. To be awarded a degree from the School of Business and Economics, students must meet the major and any concentration requirements in effect at the time declaration of a major was made. They must have a minimum of 45 credit hours in the major at SPU.

Consistent with its mission, the School of Business and Economics admits students to its majors on the basis of academic achievement, personal character, leadership potential, and record of service. To meet the minimum requirements for admission to a major, the student must have attained at least sophomore standing; completed at least 15 credits (10 credits for junior or senior transfer students) in School of Business and Economics courses (ACCT, BUS, ECN); have demonstrated computer competency by passing BUS 1700, or by passing a competency exam covering the equivalent; and have achieved a minimum of 2.70 cumulative GPA from all institutions and a minimum of 2.70 cumulative GPA in all SBE courses. Students who enter SPU as a freshman must apply for admission to the School of Business and Economics by February 1 of their sophomore year. Students who enter SPU as transfer students must apply for admission to the School of Business and Economics by February 1 of their first year. Attainment of the minimum GPA standards does not guarantee admission to a major as the total number of admissions may be limited by capacity. Application forms may be obtained online from the SBE home page at www.spu.edu/depts/sbe.

Newly admitted students will be welcomed to the SBE community at an orientation evening held in early spring, which will include information on the SBE mission and practical tips on succeeding in SBE majors. All newly admitted majors are required to attend this event.

Writing Competency Requirement
All SBE majors (accounting, business administration, and economics) must meet the writing competency requirement listed below:

• SBE majors with a score of 5 or 6 on the English Placement exam will satisfy the writing competency requirement and are not required to complete the extra writing requirements listed below. Also, these students are not required to take ENG 2201 Intermediate College Writing.
• SBE majors (and other SPU students) with a score of 4 or below on the English Placement exam are required to take ENG 2201 Intermediate College Writing. These students should take ENG 2201 by the first quarter of their sophomore year so they can be considered for admission to an SBE major during Winter Quarter of that year. Students with a grade of B or better in ENG 2201 will satisfy the writing competency requirement.
• SBE majors with a grade of B- or below in ENG 2201 must complete BUS 2601 Business Writing Tutorial and earn a grade of B or better.
• Transfer students who have not previously taken a college composition course must take the English Placement exam, and they must meet the same requirements outlined above for freshmen. Note: The writing competency requirement took effect for freshmen entering SPU beginning Autumn Quarter 2004 and transfer students entering SPU beginning Autumn Quarter 2005.

Admission Requirements for Minors in Business Administration and Economics
To be accepted to a minor in the School of Business and Economics, the student must have attained at least sophomore standing and have achieved a minimum 2.70 cumulative GPA from all institutions. Application forms may be obtained here.

Scholarship Program
The School of Business and Economics has, through the generous donations of corporations and individuals, several separate scholarships for School of Business and Economics majors. All students interested in these business scholarships should contact the School of Business and Economics. The application deadline for these scholarships is March 1.

Internships
Internships give students an opportunity to gain practical work experience and to apply their academic background in a professional business environment. (See BUS 3910 and BUS 4940.)

Interdisciplinary
B.A. Program in Computer Science (business emphasis): Students planning to major in computer science for the B.A. degree with a business application emphasis should see the Requirements for the major in Computer Science.

Need to know when a course is being offered? Click here for the 2006-2007 Time Schedule.

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