Transcript Business Student Frequently Asked Questions

C.L.A.W. Workshop
September 26, 2007
Presented by: Kellie Klinck, MA, LLPC, NCC
Academic Adviser, SBA
 Majors/Minors
 Scheduling
Classes
 Student Organizations
 SBA Lingo and Resources
 Scholarship Opportunities
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Majors:
◦ Accounting
◦ Finance
◦ General Management
◦ Human Resource Management
◦ Management Information Systems
◦ Marketing
◦ Operations Management
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Accounting
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Economics
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Finance
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Human Resource Management
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International Management
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Management Information Systems
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Marketing
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Production and Operations Management
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Quantitative Methods
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They do not see an adviser before Early Registration
begins.
They do not use the catalog for course descriptions/prerequisite checking.
They skip their math sequence.
They wait until the semester begins to register.
They focus too heavily on General Education courses.
They ask their friends for scheduling advice.
They don’t pay attention to their own needs or study
habits.
They try to take a full load of classes AND work full time.
They expect a professor to sign them into a closed class.
They assume!!!!!!!!
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Plan Your Schedule Ahead of Time!
Have a Plan B in Mind!
Use Your Catalog!
See an Adviser for questions before
registration begins!
Focus on PRE-CORE courses first and do not
skip out on MATH!
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Make An Appointment
(www.sba.oakland.edu/undergrad)
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Email your adviser – EASY, QUICK QUESTIONS
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Come to Walk-ins
(www.sba.oakland.edu/undergrad - “Hours and
Information”
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Why Join?
Exposure to alumni & faculty
Networking
Meet your peers
Develop a better understanding of your chosen
discipline
◦ Leadership training and opportunities
◦ Adds a different dynamic to your resume
◦ Helpful on job interviews – draw from experiences
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Alpha Kappa Psi (AKPsi): Open to all majors. Requires a 2.5 GPA.
Pledge in early fall and winter semesters. Will work with peers on
fundraising, budgeting, marketing, etc.
American Marketing Association (AMA): Open to all majors.
Develop networking skills and learn from successful business
professionals. Nominal annual fee.
Women’s Economic Society: Aims to encourage the participation
and advance the roles of women in the field of economics. (Often
meets with the Economics Students Association (ESA).
Beta Alpha Psi (BAPsi): Internationally recognized co-ed
professional fraternity representing the fields of accounting,
finance, and information systems. Open to ACC, FIN, or MIS
majors with a 3.0 GPA.
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Economics Students Association (ESA): Promote interaction among
students interested in economics-related issues such as business,
finance, and public policy. Open to all students interested in Economics.
Financial Management Association (FMA): Designed to assist students in
understanding careers in the finance world. Meet with professionals
from the business community and to visit facilities such as Chicago
Futures Exchange. Nominal fee to join.
Management Information Systems (MIS) Club: Open to all students.
Presents programs and field trips pertaining to MIS profession and
studies.
Oakland Accounting Students Information Society (OASIS): Learn about
career paths, learn from professionals, develop employability skills,
meet recruiters, and participate in social events.
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM): Provides information
about career paths in HRM. Professional and personal growth is
encouraged through presentations. Open to all majors.
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Helps you design and implement fun and
innovative projects to help teach business
principles to teenagers from economically
disadvantaged schools.
Work one on one with executives and
entrepreneurs.
Each spring, SIFE competes with over 1700
other SIFE teams from 42 different countries
in a Regional, National, and International
competition.
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Contact the student organization by visiting
www.sba.oakland.edu/studorg/ and follow
the links.
Visit www.oakland.edu/csa and follow the
“Student Organization Directory” for contact
information.
Find out the faculty adviser for each
organization (listed in the directory
information) and contact him or her.
Find the schedule of meeting times and
attend a meeting! Bring a friend!
◦ Pre-Core: The classes required to earn major standing. DOES NOT
INCLUDE GENERAL EDUCATION – only the business courses on the
checklist with a triangle next to them.
◦ Major Standing: Successful completion of 100 & 200 level
business courses; achieving your major within the business school.
◦ Pre-Req: Pre-requisite - a course that must be completed before
taking a subsequent course.
◦ Co-Req: Co-Requisite – a course that can be taken at the same
time as another course.
◦ LDC: Undergraduate Leadership and Development Center – office
in 238 EH that houses many different student resources.
◦ MAP: Master Advising Plan – An agreement between
students not making satisfactory progress in the business
curriculum and an adviser to help the student get back on
track.
◦ CAPP: The degree evaluation program used by students in
SAIL to view their progress in their studies.
◦ POE: Petition of Exception - a form used when asking for an
exception to a rule (i.e. taking a course without a prerequisite). It oftentimes requires departmental signatures
and a rationale for your request.
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Executive in Residence: Rande Somma, former
Executive with Johnson Controls, is available for
students to correspond with on a variety of topics.
Free Tutoring in Elliott Hall: Currently offering
tutoring for ACC, ECN, and QMM courses in 238 EH.
Links to Academic Success Workshops: Offered each
semester on topics such as time management, note
taking, test preparation, etc.
Student Information Sessions: Link on SBA website
that houses all upcoming events for students to read
about and register.
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Over 20 different scholarships in the SBA.
Each year, over $25,000 in scholarship money is awarded.
Various scholarships for:
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Financial Need
Academic Achievement
Career Aspirations or Major
Working Students
Returning Students
Advisers are available to assist you with application
process.
VISIT www.sba.oakland.edu/undergrad and click on
“Scholarship Database” for complete list and details on
how to apply.
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Sophomore Scholars:
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Junior and Senior Scholars:
◦ Offered to SBA sophomore students who excelled in their
freshmen courses, including mathematics.
◦ Partial cohort program to create a learning community.
◦ You must apply to be admitted to this program – information on
website.
◦ Serve as an SBA Ambassador for academic school year.
◦ Only 20 Juniors and Seniors are admitted to this program.
◦ You will receive monthly leadership seminars, opportunities to
serve as student representatives at internal and external SBA
events.
◦ You also receive a $500 scholarship in recognition of the service
you provide.
◦ You must apply to be considered; provide a resume and letter of
recommendation.
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Research Scholars:
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SBA Scholar in a Specified Theme:
◦ Designed for SBA students in Major Standing who are interested in
creating a new level of expertise by adding a research component
to their educational experience.
◦ You are paid to work directly with the faculty member/mentor on
his or her research during the fall and winter semesters.
◦ You will also complete a two-semester course.
◦ Application materials and information on website.
◦ Learning community that explores a cross-functional theme such
as global management, entrepreneurship, etc.
◦ Starting FALL 2008 – a two-year cohort group will be given
opportunity to build a knowledge base on a specific theme.
◦ Includes a three-credit, two-semester course during junior and
senior years.
◦ Must have major standing, GPA of 3.0 or higher, and 2 years
remaining in SBA.
What is ATiB?
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Applied Technology in Business minor program only offered
at Oakland University.
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Award winning educational degree program with 10 year
track record.
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Embeds students into real work, real time projects.
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First-hand experience with using technology to manage
information and build business solutions.
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Corporate partners provide full tuition for two years.
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Past sponsors include:
◦ Compuware
◦ General Motors
◦ Lear Corporation
◦ Comerica
*Visit SBA website to learn more!!
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The SBA has many opportunities for you to
expand your learning experiences.
You are responsible for your own success! Know
about scheduling, pre-requisites, catalog
requirements, etc. before it becomes a crisis!
“Make it Your Business” – join a group, strive
towards becoming an SBA Scholar, apply for a
scholarship…take ownership of your experiences
while you are here!
Do not hesitate to see an ADVISER if you need
any guidance or assistance!
THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING!
If you need further assistance:
Kellie Klinck, MA, LLPC, NCC
238 Elliott Hall
[email protected]