College of Business Administration

http://www.umsl.edu/divisions/business/

Faculty

Thomas H. Eyssell,  Professor*, Interim Dean
Ph.D., Texas A & M
John J. Anderson, C.P.A., C.M.A., Professor, Associate Dean Emeritus
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison
David R. Ganz, Assistant Professor; Associate Dean Emeritus and Director of Undergraduate Studies in Business
M.S. in C., Saint Louis University
Albert P. Ameiss, Professor Emeritus
Ph.D., Saint Louis University
Nasser Arshadi, Professor*, Vice Chancellor for Research
Ph.D., University of Nebraska
Howard B. Baltz, Professor Emeritus
Ph.D., Oklahoma State University
Allan Bird, Professor*
Ph.D., University of Oregon
James A. Breaugh, Professor*; Coordinator of Management & Organizational Behavior
Ph.D., Ohio State University
James F. Campbell, Professor*,
Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley
William P. Dommermuth, Professor Emeritus
Ph.D., Georgia State University
Douglas E. Durand, Professor, Dean Emeritus
Ph.D., Washington University
Hung-Gay Fung, Professor *
Ph.D., Georgia State University
Michael M. Harris, Professor*
Ph.D., University of Illinois-Chicago
Marius A. Janson, Professor*; Coordinator  of Information Systems
Ph.D., University of Minnesota
Kailash Joshi, Professor*
Ph.D., Indiana University
Edward C. Lawrence, Professor*; Coordinator of Finance
Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University
Joseph S. Martinich, Professor*
Ph.D., Northwestern University
Ray Mundy, Professor*; Director, Center for Transportation Studies
Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University
Robert M. Nauss, Professor*; Coordinator of Logistics and Operations Management
Ph.D., University of California, Los Angeles
David Ricks, Curator Professor*
Ph.D., Indiana University
David Ronen, Professor*
Ph.D., Ohio State University
Rajiv Sabherwal, Curator Professor*
Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh
Vicki Sauter, Professor*
Ph.D., Northwestern University
L. Douglas Smith, Professor*; Director, Center for Business and Industrial Studies
Ph.D., University of Minnesota
Robert S. Stich, Professor Emeritus
Ph.D., New York University
Fred J. Thumin, Professor Emeritus; Diplomate, Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Ph.D., Washington University
Donald H. Driemeier, Associate Professor*; Deputy to the Chancellor
D.B.A., Washington University
Michael T. Elliott, Associate Professor*
D.B.A., Mississippi State University
Timothy A. Farmer, C.P.A., Associate Professor*
Ph.D., Ohio State University
D’Anne G. Hancock, Associate Professor*
Ph.D., University of New Orleans
Julius H. Johnson, Jr., Associate Professor*
Ph.D., George Washington University
Charles R. Kuehl, Associate Professor Emeritus
Ph.D., University of Iowa
Donald R. Kummer, Associate Professor*
Ph.D., University of Oregon
Mary Lacity, Associate Professor*
Ph.D., University of Houston
Haim Mano, Associate Professor*; Coordinator of Marketing
Ph.D., University of Chicago
Mary Beth Mohrman, Associate Professor*, Coordinator of Accounting
Ph.D., Washington University
R. Frank Page, C.P.A., Associate Professor Emeritus
Ph.D., University of Illinois
Paul S. Speck, Associate Professor*
Ph.D., Texas Tech University
Ashok Subramanian, Associate Professor*
Ph.D., University of Houston
Deborah B. Balser, Assistant Professor*
Ph.D., Cornell University
Greg Geisler, Assistant Professor*
Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
James M. Krueger, C.P.A., Assistant Professor*; Vice Chancellor for Managerial & Technological Services
D.B.A., Indiana University
Dinesh Mirchandani, Assistant Professor*
Ph.D., University of Kentucky
Stephen R. Moehrle, C.P.A., Assistant Professor*
Ph.D., Indiana University
Jennifer Reynolds-Moehrle, C.P.A., Assistant Professor*
Ph.D., Indiana University
Joseph Rottman, Assistant Professor*
Ph.D., Washington University
Mahesh Shankarmahesh, Assistant Professor*
Ph.D., Old Dominion University
Michael J. Stevens, Assistant Professor*
Ph.D., Purdue University
David A. Bird, Instructor Emeritus
M.S., Washington University
Lindell P. Chew, Instructor
M.B.A., University of Missouri-Columbia
John Cox, Instructor Emeritus
M.A., University of Missouri-Columbia  
Ottilia Voegtli, Instructor Emeritus
M.B.A., University of Missouri-St. Louis
Wayne W. Winter, Instructor; Assistant Coordinator in Legal and Business Studies
L.L.M., Washington University
Robert J. Banis, Lecturer
Ph.D., North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Michael Brown, Lecturer
M.B.A., Walsh College of Accounting & Business Administration
Joy Dakich, Lecturer
M.A., University of Missouri-St. Louis
Mary Grattendick, Lecturer
M.B.A., University of Missouri-St. Louis
Peggy A. Lambing, Lecturer
M.B.A., University of Missouri-St. Louis
William R. Link, C.P.A., Lecturer
M.B.A., University of Missouri-Columbia
Kenneth W. Locke, Lecturer
D.B.A., Indiana University-Bloomington
Gwen Moore, Lecturer
M.B.A., Washington University
Johnna Murray, Lecturer
MAcc., University of Missouri-St. Louis
Rhonda Tenkku, Lecturer
M.B.A., University of Missouri-St. Louis
James Tiburzi, Lecturer
M.B.A., University of Illinois-Urbana
Elizabeth W. Vining, Lecturer
M.B.A., University of Missouri-St. Louis

*member of Graduate Faculty

History  
The University of Missouri - St. Louis College of Business Administration was established in 1967, and was accredited by AACSB-International six years later, the shortest time on record for any school to receive accreditation of its business program.  AACSB-International is the only internationally recognized accrediting agency for business and accounting programs.  In 1995, the College of Business Administration received reaccreditation of its business programs, both undergraduate and graduate; and initial separate accreditation of its undergraduate and graduate accounting programs.

Mission  
The mission of the College reflects the traditional academic activities of teaching, research and service.  Within the resource and strategic constraints placed on the College by the campus and the UM system, the College seeks to:   

  • provide students with a high quality business education that prepares them to become productive contributors and leaders in both private and public sector organizations;
  • conduct research, the results of which extend and expand existing levels of knowledge and understanding relating to the operation, administration, and social responsibilities of enterprises in both the private and public sectors;
  • serve the university, the citizens of Missouri, and the St. Louis business community through useful outreach programs and through effective interactions with the College’s faculty and staff.

College of Business Administration Programs

Undergraduate Degrees

Bachelor of Science in Accounting
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
(with possible emphasis areas in)
        Finance
        International Business
        Logistics and Operations Management
        Management and Organizational Behavior
        Marketing
Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems

Undergraduate Minors
Accounting
Employee Training and Development (see Evening College)                      
Finance
General Business
International Business
Logistics and Operations Management
Management Information Systems
Management and Organizational Behavior
Marketing

 Undergraduate Certificate
International Business Certificate (see International Studies)

Graduate Degrees
Master of Accounting
        Auditing/Systems
        Corporate Accounting
        Public Sector Accounting
        Taxation
  Master of Business Administration
        Accounting
        Finance 
        Logistics and Supply Chain Management
        Management and Organizational Behavior
        Operations Management
        Marketing
Master of Science in Management Information Systems
Ph.D. in Business Administration Information Systems                                                        

Graduate Certificates
Graduate Certificate Program in Business Administration
Graduate Certificate in Electronic Commerce
Graduate Certificate in Human Resources Management
Graduate Certificate in Information Resource Management
Graduate Certificate in Information Systems Development
Graduate Certificate in Marketing Management
Graduate Certificate in Taxation
Graduate Certificate in Telecommunications Management

Undergraduate Programs

Detailed information concerning all degree requirements can be found by visiting our web site, “Alphie” at http://www.umsl.edu/divisions/business/undergrad_advising/.

Lower Division Requirements–all degrees--all students
Each student must complete a 42-hour block of general education coursework fulfilling six goals--three skill goals and three knowledge goals.  The skill goals include two courses in communicating, one course in managing information and one course in valuing.  The knowledge goals include three courses in the social sciences, three courses in the humanities, and four courses in the combined areas of mathematics and science.  All courses must be selected from a list approved by the Faculty Senate of the campus.  In many instances courses required by the College of Business Administration for each of its degree programs will satisfy a segment of the general education requirements.  A list of courses which fulfill the humanities, social science, and math/science knowledge goals can be obtained in the Office of Undergraduate Academic Advising in the College of Business Administration, 487 Social Sciences and Business (SSB) building; or by visiting our web site.

Lower Division Non-Business Course Requirements
Students pursuing any undergraduate business degree must complete the following non-business courses:
English 1100 (10) Freshmen Composition (communicating skill goal)
One additional “communicating skills goal” course
Mathematics 1030 (30) College Algebra (math/science knowledge goal)
Mathematics 1100 (100) Basic Calculus (math/science knowledge goal)
Mathematics 1105 (105) Basic Probability and Statistics (math/science knowledge goal)
Economics 1001 (51) Principles of Microeconomics (valuing skill goal and social science knowledge goal)
Economics 1002 (52) Principles of Macroeconomics (social science knowledge goal)
A science lecture course (math/science knowledge goal)
A cultural diversity course
A course required by the State of Missouri
Three humanities courses (humanities knowledge goal)
Two social science courses (in addition to those above)

Lower Division Business Course Requirements
Business Administration (BA)
1800 (103) Computers and Information Systems (managing information skill goal)
2400 (140) Fundamentals of Financial Accounting
2410 (145) Managerial Accounting
2900 (156) Legal Environment of Business

Upper Division Requirements–all degrees--all students

Upper Division Non-Business Requirement
English 3120 (212) Business Writing, with a minimum grade of C-

Upper Division Non-Business or Business Requirement

Two global awareness courses selected from an approved list maintained in the Office of Undergraduate Academic Advising in the College of Business Administration; also available on our web site

Upper Division Business Requirements

Business Administration (BA)
3300 (250) Business Statistics
3320 (252) Introduction to Operations Management
3500 (204) Financial Management
3600 (210) Management and Organizational Behavior
3700 (206) Basic Marketing
4219 (391) Strategic Management
A minimum of 18 additional hours of upper division approved business electives

Assessment–All degrees--all students
The Academic Profile Test is administered to all entering freshmen and to all graduating seniors.
Business Administration 4220 (390), Business Assessment Testing, is administered to all graduating seniors.  A “Satisfactory” grade is required for graduation.
General Degree Requirements–all degrees--all students

  • Students must complete a minimum of 120 credit hours for any baccalaureate degree from the College of Business Administration
  • Students must complete a minimum of 60 non-business hours
  • Students must complete a minimum of 48 hours in business courses
  • Students must complete a minimum of 36 hours of upper division business courses
  • Students are limited to a maximum of 24 credit hours in any single business discipline beyond core courses
  • Students are limited to a maximum of 78 credit hours in business and economics combined
  • Students must attain a minimum campus grade point average of 2.0.  Grade modification may be used in calculating this grade point average
  • Students must attain a minimum business grade point average of 2.0.  Grade modification may not be used in calculating this grade point average
  • Students seeking an emphasis area or major within the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree, Bachelor of Science in Accounting degree, and/or Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems degree must attain a minimum grade point average of 2.0 in the emphasis/major.  Grade modification may not be used in calculating this grade point average
  • A minimum grade of C- is required for each course in the business core (except BA 4219 (391); for each course which serves as a prerequisite for another course; and for each course in an emphasis area and/or major
  • Of the maximum of 18 hours which may be taken on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory graded basis, only 9 hours can be in business, and those are restricted to electives--courses beyond the required business core courses
  • Business course prerequisites are enforced by the College of Business Administration and include a minimum campus grade point average of 2.0 as a condition for taking any upper division business course
  • Emphasis Areas may be added for up to two years following degree completion
  • Each additional degree from the College of Business Administration requires 15 unique hours taken at UM-St. Louis subsequent to completion of the prior business degree

Transfer Issues

  • Students must complete a minimum of 60 hours from four year, baccalaureate degree granting colleges/universities
  • A minimum of 50% of all business course work must be completed at UM-St. Louis
  • Students must complete a minimum of 21 graded hours in business courses
  • Individuals must complete their last 30 hours in residence at UM-St. Louis
  • A minimum of 56 graded hours at UM-St. Louis are required to qualify for consideration for Latin Honors
  • Students seeking to use a lower division course to satisfy an upper division business requirement must validate the course being transferred.  If successfully validated, the transfer course will waive the need to take the upper division equivalent course at UM-St. Louis, but the course transferred will be counted as lower division; it will not count toward the 36 upper division hours required in business
  • Completion of a 42-hour general education block, which is certified by the sending institution as fulfilling its general education requirement, will be viewed as fulfilling UM-St. Louis’ general education.  However, all lower division courses required as part of a degree program at UM-St. Louis must be completed

Requirements Unique to Specific Degrees in the College of Business Administration

Bachelor of Science in Accounting Degree

Mission
The Accounting Area provides a rigorous educational experience to individuals of diverse ethnic and academic backgrounds as a framework for life-long learning.  Up-to-date curricula in bachelors and masters degree programs combine accounting principles and technology with a solid foundation in the social, organizational, and ethical responsibilities expected of an accounting professional in private practice, industry, and not-for-profit organizations.  A faculty of full-time scholars provides high-quality teaching, basic and applied research, and service to the professional and academic communities.
Lower or Upper Division Non Accounting Courses Required
One of:
Communication 1030(30), Interpersonal Communication I
or
Communication 1040(40), Introduction to Public Speaking
or
Business Administration 3100(205), Contemporary Business Communications
and one of:
Philosophy 1130(30), Approaches to Ethics
or
Philosophy 2254(154), Business Ethics

Upper Division Accounting Courses Required

Business Administration (BA)
3401 (340A), Financial Accounting and Reporting I
3402 (340B), Financial Accounting and Reporting II
3411(345), Cost Accounting
3441(347), Income Taxes
and one of either
3421(344), Accounting Information Systems and Spreadsheet Applications
or
3810(215), Information Systems Analysis
See the Office of Undergraduate Academic Advising for alternatives to satisfy the State of Missouri’s requirement of 150 hours for eligibility to take the Uniform Certified Public Accounting Examination.

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Degree

General Business
For those undecided regarding a specific emphasis area, a general business degree option is available.  Students must complete a minimum of 18 hours of upper division approved business electives (see comprehensive list of business courses in the course descriptions section of this publication)

Emphasis in Finance
Finance is a multidisciplinary field that combines various concepts from management, economics and accounting with financial techniques to make sound business decisions and solve problems.
A minimum of 15 hours of upper division finance electives must be selected from the following
Business Administration (BA)
3501(350), Financial Policies
3502(336), Treasury Management
3503(351), Computer Applications in Finance
3520(334), Investments
3521(335), Financial Risk Management
3522(352), Security Analysis
3525(207), Practicum in Investments
3540(355), Financial Services Industry and Instruments
3541(356), Commercial Bank Management
3542(337), Principles of Real Estate
3560(338), Practice of Personal Financial Planning
3561(332), Principles of Insurance
3562(333), Life Insurance and Employee Benefits
3563(339), Retirement Planning and Employee Benefits
3564(328), Estate Planning and Trusts
3580(380), International Finance
3595(295B), Business Administration Problems – Finance
3598(395B),Business Administration Seminar – Finance
3599(296), Independent Study (approved)

Track Certification
Students may combine selected courses from the list above, and other specified upper division business electives, to fulfill a designated track with dual objectives of acquiring in depth knowledge, and to prepare and be eligible for various professional certification examinations.  Detailed information is available in the Office of Undergraduate Academic Advising.  The specific tracks available include

  • Corporate Finance
  • Financial Institutions and Services
  • Investment and Portfolio Management
  • Financial Planning
  • Insurance

Emphasis in International Business
National markets are becoming increasingly integrated.  The study of international business focuses on understanding the forces behind this globalization of markets and production.
Twelve (12) hours are required of all individuals seeking an emphasis in International Business:
Three of the following courses:
Business Administration
BA 3580(380) International Finance
BA 3682(314) Managing the Global Workforce
BA 3780(316) International Marketing
BA 4689(393) International Strategic Management
Plus one additional approved international business course other than BA 3289 (313), the international business practicum.  (Lists of approved courses are available in the CoBA student advising office.)
Proficiency in a foreign language of international commerce (determined by the College of Business Administration) must be demonstrated  - 13 credit hours in one approved language or satisfactory performance on the UM-St. Louis foreign language proficiency examination
An international experience is encouraged for all parties in the program: such experience is required for those individuals seeking the International Business emphasis through the Pierre Laclede Honors College. (International students in the Honors College program are required to demonstrate a three- month, full-time work experience in the United States.)

Emphasis in Logistics and Operations Management
This discipline has as its objective to get the appropriate goods or services to the right place, at the right time, in the right quality and quantity—thereby making the greatest contribution to the organization.
Students must complete a minimum of 12 credit hours selected from the following, with no more than one course in programming

Business Administration (BA)
3395(295C), Business Administration Problems—Logistics and Operations Management
3398(395C) Business Administration Seminar—Logistics and Operations Management
3399(296), Independent Study (approved)
4312(329), Business Forecasting
4314(331), Multivariate Analysis
4320(308A), Production and Operations Management
4322(308C), Lean Production in Manufacturing and Service Operations
4324(308D), Service Operations Management 
4326(330), Quality Assurance in Business
4330(308B), Business Logistics Systems
4350(375), Operations Research
4354(385), Operations Research II
3806(224), Managerial Applications of Object-Oriented Programming I (programming)
3843(306), Decision Support Systems
3844(307), End-User Computing for Business Applications (programming)

Computer Science (CS)
1250(125), Introduction to Computer Science (programming)

Emphasis in Management and Organizational Behavior
The study of management and organizational behavior focuses on the behavior of individuals and groups in an organizational setting.
Students must complete BA 3611(311), Advanced Management and Organizational Behavior, plus 3 courses selected from

Business Administration (BA)
3289(313), Practicum in International Business
3612(280), Professional Skills Development
3621(309), Human Resource Management
3622(312), Industrial and Labor Relations
3623(318), Industrial and Organizational Psychology (same as Psychology 3318[318]
3624(319), Employee Training and Development
3680(317), International Management
3682(314), Managing the Global Workforce
3684(324), The Japanese Management System
3685(325), Role of the Global Corporation
3695(295E), Business Administration Problems—Management and Organizational Behavior
3698(395E), Business Administration Seminar—Management and Organizational Behavior
3699(296), Independent Study (approved)
4614(392), Entrepreneurship/Small Business Management
4689(393), International Strategic Management

Emphasis in Marketing
Marketing involves the activities needed to facilitate an exchange.  This includes selling products, services, or ideas to both individual consumers and business buyers.
Students must complete 4 upper division electives from among

Business Administration (BA)
3701(315), Marketing Management
3710(301), Consumer Behavior
3720(270), Management of Promotion
3721(321), Internet Marketing
3740(275), Marketing Research
3741(302), Quantitative Marketing Methods
3750(322), Sales Management
3760(303), Business-to-Business Marketing
3780(316), International Marketing
3795(295F), Business Administration Problems--Marketing
3798(395F), Business Administration Seminar—Marketing
3799(296), Independent Study (approved)
Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems Degree

Mission
 The Management Information Systems (MIS) area endeavors to prepare high-potential students of diverse backgrounds for successful careers in the MIS profession.  Careers in MIS may include programming, systems analysis and design, database administration, end-user support, network administration, and management consulting.  The goal is to provide students with the skills to deal with the challenges confronting the MIS profession and to contribute to their solutions.  The faculty strives to further the practice and understanding of MIS through teaching, research, and service to the profession.

Students are required to complete a minimum of 7 courses beyond required business core courses

Programming/File Structure—2 courses selected from track A or track B

Track A—Business Administration (BA)
3805(109), COBOL Programming
3815(209), File Management

Track B—Business Administration (BA)
3806(224), Managerial Applications of Object- Oriented Programming I
3816(225), Managerial Applications of Object Oriented Programming II
Analysis and Design—2 courses—Business Administration (BA)
3810(215), Information Systems Analysis
4850(310), Information Systems Design
Database—1 course—Business Administration (BA)
3845(212), Database Management Systems

Students must complete 2 courses (at least 1 300-level business [BA] course) from Business Administration (BA)
3421(344), Accounting Information Systems and Spreadsheet Applications (but not with 3502(351))
3503(351), Computer Applications in Finance (but not with
3805(109), COBOL Programming—Track B students only
3806(224), Managerial Applications of Object-Oriented Programming I—Track A students only
3815(209), File Management—Track B students only
3816(225), Managerial Applications of Object-Oriented Programming II—Track A students only
3841(304), The Management of Information Systems
3842(305), Management of Telecommunications
3843(306), Decision Support Systems
3844(307), End-User Computing for Business Applications
3895(295D), Business Administration Problems—Management Information Systems
3898(395D), Business Administration Seminar—Management Information Systems
3899(296), Independent Study (approved)

Computer Science (CS)
2700(240), Computer Systems: Architecture and Organization
2710(241), Computer Systems: Programming
4300(330), Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
4760(376), Operating Systems

Minors in Business Administration

General Requirements

  • All minors are 15 credit hours or 5 courses, including business core courses
  • Students must attain a 2.0 grade point average for all courses in the minor
  • Students must attain a minimum grade of C- in each course included in the minor
  • All courses in the minor must be on a graded basis
  • A minimum of 9 credit hours of coursework included in the minor must be taken in residence at UM-St. Louis
  • One must complete a baccalaureate degree at UM-St. Louis in order for a minor to be conferred
  • A minor may be added for up to two years following completion of the baccalaureate degree

Minor in General Business

This minor is available only to students seeking a baccalaureate degree outside the College of Business Administration
Five courses selected from
Business Administration (BA)
1800(103), Computers and Information Systems 
2400(140), Fundamentals of Financial Accounting
2900(156), Legal Environment of Business
3320(252), Introduction to Operations Management
3500(204), Financial Management
3600(210), Management and Organizational Behavior
3700(206), Basic Marketing

Minor in Accounting
Available to all students except those pursuing the Bachelor of Science in Accounting degree.  Students must complete

Business Administration (BA)
2400(140), Fundamentals of Financial Accounting
2410(145), Managerial Accounting
plus any three upper division accounting electives
Minor in Employee Training and Development (see Evening College)

Minor in Finance
Available to all students except those pursuing the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree.  Students must complete
Business Administration (BA)
3500(204), Financial Management
plus any four upper division finance electives

Minor in International Business
Available to all students except those pursuing the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree with an emphasis in International Business.
Students must complete any 5 courses in International Business.

Minor in Logistics and Operations Management
Available to all students except those pursuing the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree.  Students must complete
Business Administration (BA)
3320(252), Introduction to Operations Management
plus any four upper division logistics/operations management electives, including no more than one programming course selected from

Business Administration (BA)
3806(224), Managerial Applications of Object-Oriented Programming I
3844(307), End-User Computing for Business Applications
Computer Science (CS)
1250(125), Introduction to Computing

Minor in Management and Organizational Behavior
Available to all students except those pursuing the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree.  Students must complete
Business Administration (BA)
3600(210), Management and Organizational Behavior
3611(311), Advanced Management and Organizational Behavior
plus any 3 upper division management and organizational behavior electives

Minor in Management Information Systems
Available to all students except those pursuing the Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems degree.  Students must complete
Business Administration (BA)
1800(103), Computers and Information Systems
One programming course selected from
Business Administration (BA)
3805(109), COBOL Programming
3806(224), Managerial Applications of Object-Oriented Programming I
and  3 additional upper division information systems electives.  At least one of these electives should be selected from
Business Administration (BA)
3810(215), Information Systems Analysis
or a 3000(300) level course
3845(212), Database Management Systems

Minor in Marketing
Available to all students except those pursuing the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree.  Students must complete
Business Administration (BA)
3700(206), Basic Marketing
plus any 4 additional upper division marketing electives