Q. Do I have to apply to be accepted to the College of Business & Economics?
A. No. You can declare your major in Business as part of the admission process or update it yourself on BroncoWeb (as long as you have not yet applied for graduation). It is important to correctly list your major so you can be considered for scholarships that are only open to business students. Also, by declaring a business major you will be informed of any updates or news pertaining to students in your major.
Q. How do I find an advisor? Who is my advisor?
A. For the first two years, you will have an advisor in the Student Services Center, B 116. Stop by, call or email us for an appointment to meet with an advisor to help you schedule classes, answer questions, get help or just to see how you are doing. Avoid delaying your graduation by meeting with an advisor regularly-you won’t regret it!
Q. What is Finish in 4?
A. Finish in 4 is a new program designed to help students finish their education in 4 years thereby keeping the cost of obtaining a degree down. Students who want to participate in Finish in 4 in the College of Business, need to make an appointment with an advisor in the Student Services Center to can go over in detail what the program is, which classes you will need to take and work out a plan of action for you! To find out more information, more go to Finish in 4.
Q. Do I need to apply for upper division status in the
College of Business & Economics?
A. There is no formal application for upper division status in the College of Business & Economics. When you have completed 58 credits and passed the prerequisite classes with a C- or better, you may take upper division courses.
Q. Is there any way 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. Academic Adjustment forms for transfer credit are available in each academic department and in the Student Services Center in B116. The Academic Adjustment form, course syllabus, and a transcript showing your grade for the course must be taken to the department of the course you are trying to transfer. Be aware that requirements may differ between departments.
Q. I already have a degree, where do I go for advising?
A. If you already have a bachelor’s 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 degree. They will complete a second degree checklist which will tell you what courses you will need to take. If you have an associates degree, see the Student Services Center for information on how your credits will count towards a four year degree.
Q. I am thinking about pursuing a minor. What do I need to do?
A. General Business Minor applications are available in the College of Business and Economics Student Services Center, in B116. Fill out this form and return it to the Student Services Center. When the application has been approved, a copy will be mailed to you. To declare a specific minor (ex. Accountancy, Economics, Marketing, Finance, etc.), contact the department offering the minor for any application form or process that may be required. Be aware that not all departments require an application and some may require an advisory meeting to work out the required curriculum. See the Degree Requirements page for course requirements.
Q. I have a disability and may need special accommodations. Who do I contact to make these arrangements?
A. Contact the Office of Disability Services in the Administration Building, room 114, or call 208-426-1583.
Q. Why should I get a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)?
A. The B.B.A. is a business degree, as compared to a Bachelor of Arts, or a Bachelor of Science. With a B.B.A. many of your area core courses are preselected for you to include economics, math, and in the case of International Business, language.
Q. How do I change my major? How do I add a minor?
A. To change your major you must first log in to Bronco web. Follow the steps as outlined below:
- From your main bronco web screen select “My Academics”
- Select “Change My Major”
- From the search function to select your major (if you are majoring in General Business, this selection will be under “Management”).
- If you choose to declare a minor use the search function to select your minor.
- Finally, select the “Submit” button on the right.
- To be sure your major has been changed, you may pull up a degree progress report and check the first page where the major is listed.
Q. How do I find out about internship opportunities?
A. Check out your department’s home page for information on finding an internship.