Course Catalog College of Commerce Undergraduate Studies Summer/Autumn 2010-2011 Table of Contents Table of Contents 2 About the College of Commerce 5 Mission 5 Learning Goals 5 The College of Commerce and Chicago 6 Admission 6 Major and Minor Programs 6 Catalog Version 7 Personnel 8 Administration 8 Advising Staff 8 Faculty 9 Academic Departments and Programs of Study 10 Accountancy 10 About the School of Accountancy and Management Information Systems 10 Distinguished Professorships 10 Scholarships 11 Internships 14 Strobel Honors Program 14 Major Requirements 16 Concentration in Internal Auditing 17 Minor for Commerce Students 17 Minor for Non-Commerce Students 18 Business Administration 19 About the Business Administration Program 19 Career Orientations 19 Major Requirements 20 Minor for Non-Commerce Students 20 Business Law 21 About Business Law 21 E-Business 21 About the E-Business Program 22 Major Requirements 22 Economics 23 About the Department of Economics 23 Accelerated Bachelor-Master of Science in Economics and Policy Analysis 24 Curricular Specializations 24 Major Requirements 25 Minor for Commerce Students 26 Minor for Non-Commerce Students 27 Finance 28 About the Department of Finance 28 Centers and Chairs 29 Support Organizations 30 Scholarships 30 Special Programs 32 Finance Honors Program 32 Major Requirements 35 Minor for Commerce Students 36 Minor for Non-Commerce Students 37 Hospitality Leadership 38 About the School of Hospitality Leadership 38 Major Requirements 38 Minor Requirements 38 Interdisciplinary Commerce Studies 39 About Interdisciplinary Commerce Studies 39 Senior Year Requirements 39 International Business Seminars 39 International Business 40 Minor for Commerce Students 40 Management 41 About the Department of Management 41 Centers and Chairs 42 Special Programs 43 Management Concentrations 44 Major Requirements 45 Minor for Commerce Students 47 Minor for Non-Commerce Students 47 Management Information Systems 48 About the School of Accountancy and Management Information Systems 48 Major Requirements 49 Minor for Commerce Students 50 Minor for Non-Commerce Students 51 Marketing 51 About the Department of Marketing 52 The Kellstadt Center for Marketing 52 Marketing Concentrations 52 Career Orientations 53 Major Requirements 54 Minors for Commerce Students 56 Minors for Non-Commerce Students 57 Real Estate 59 About the Department of Real Estate 59 Centers and Chairs 59 Scholarships and Grants 60 Special Programs 61 Major Requirements 61 Minor Requirements 62 Requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Commerce 64 Degree Requirements 64 Commerce Core 64 Liberal Studies Requirements 65 Major and Minor Requirements 66 Open Electives 68 Business Ethics 68 Policies 70 Course Prerequisites 70 Degree Conferral 70 Pass/Fail Option 70 Probation 71 Residency 71 Transfer Credit and Credit by Examination 72 Resources 73 Academic Advising 73 Bachelor of Arts in General Business 73 Basic Information Technology Skills 73 Commerce Undergraduate Program Office 74 Continuing Commerce Studies 74 Management Development Center 75 Pre-Law Study 75 About the College of Commerce College of Commerce - Undergraduate Studies About the College of Commerce Mission The mission of the College of Commerce is to promote learning, advance knowledge, and inform the business community. The College strives for an equal balance between teaching and pedagogical innovation on the one hand and research and scholarship on the other. We recognize the value of a broad range of research and scholarship, placing a high emphasis on discipline-based research while also valuing both contributions to practice and research to improve student learning. We engage our alumni to ensure the relevance of our programs and to foster job placement, networking, and lifelong learning.
The graduates of our programs are prepared to work in a diverse and rapidly changing global environment. Our undergraduate programs leverage our Vincentian heritage, urban location, and diverse student body to provide professionals who can add immediate value to Chicago area employers. Kellstadt graduate programs provide a source of outstanding academic and practical education that develops leaders for immediate contributions to a broad range of businesses and professions in Chicago, the nation, and the world. College of Commerce - Undergraduate Studies About the College of Commerce Learning Goals Learning Goals The Learning Goals for DePauls undergraduate College of Commerce are: Communication Commerce students will be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Global Business Perspective Commerce students will understand business within a global context. Ethical and Legal Awareness Commerce students will be able to recognize ethical and legal issues confronting them. Decision-making Commerce students will be able to use analytical and reflective skills in making decisions. Teamwork Commerce students will be able to understand group and individual dynamics within a business setting.
Mastery of Content Commerce students will acquire knowledge of the functional areas of business and the interrelationships among the functional areas within a business. College of Commerce - Undergraduate Studies About the College of Commerce The College of Commerce and Chicago The College of Commerce and Chicago For nearly a century, the College of Commerce has been committed to an urban and a metropolitan identification and the recognition that its past, present, and future are linked inextricably to the stability and vitality of the city of Chicago. For students in the College, this means studying and working in Chicago, one of the most dynamic business and financial centers in the world. For graduates of the College of Commerce, this means abundant career choices and opportunities after leaving DePaul.
In this way, DePaul has been the developer of Chicagos leaders in business for over nine decades. College of Commerce - Undergraduate Studies About the College of Commerce Admission Admission Candidates interested in undergraduate admission to the College of Commerce should direct all inquiries to the Office of Admission, DePaul University, 1 E. Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois 60604. In addition, the Office of Admission may be reached by telephone at (312) 362- 8000, by e-mail at admission@depaul.edu , or online at http://www.
A representative from the Office of Admission will guide each candidate through the required steps for application. Candidates seeking admission to the College must present credentials demonstrating that they are capable of high academic achievement. To succeed in the study of business, students must possess a number of academic qualities. Specifically, students must be able to think analytically and reason to valid conclusions relying on both quantitative and qualitative information.
Particular attention is therefore given to the mathematical and verbal abilities of candidates. College of Commerce - Undergraduate Studies About the College of Commerce Major and Minor Programs Major and Minor Programs The College of Commerce offers undergraduate majors in these areas: Accountancy Business Administration E-Business Economics Finance Hospitality Leadership Management Management Information Systems Marketing Real Estate The College of Commerce offers undergraduate minors in these areas: Accountancy Business Administration (not available to Commerce students) Economics Finance International Business (only available to Commerce students) Management Management Information Systems Marketing Multicultural Marketing Real Estate Sales Leadership College of Commerce - Undergraduate Studies About the College of Commerce Catalog Version Catalog Version U NDERGRADUATE U PDATE: APRIL 15, 2010 Please use the menu items to the left for current catalog navigation. Access archived catalogs by choosing the link to the right. Effective Summer 2010, changes were made to the liberal studies domain requirements allowing for more flexibility.
Current students may also benefit from the less restrictive LSP domain requirements. Please consult your major field grid for your requirements. Personnel College of Commerce - Undergraduate Studies Personnel Administration RAY WHITTINGTON, Ph., CPA, CMA, CIA Dean LAWRENCE D. Associate Dean for Marketing Communications DANIEL HEISER, Ph.
Associate Dean for Academic Policies & International Programs NANCY HILL, Ph. Associate Dean for Academic Quality HELEN CONROY, MBA Business Manager KAREN BURGARD, MBA Assistant Dean MONIKA K. Associate Director FREEMAN WHITNEY, M. Associate Director JOAN WISHAU, M.
Associate Director College of Commerce - Undergraduate Studies Personnel Advising Staff Advising Staff CATHY GILL Assistant Director STEPHANIE HALASKA Assistant Director RHONDA BARTOSIK Academic Advisor CHRISTOPHER CHIAKULAS Academic Advisor REBECCA HEAD Academic Advisor THOMAS HICKS Academic Advisor JASON MAJCHRZAK JASON MAJCHRZAK Academic Advisor KRISTIN OWEN Academic Advisor College of Commerce - Undergraduate Studies Personnel Faculty Faculty Approximately 316 men and women serve on the faculty of the college (144 full-time and 172 part-time). These individuals are committed to providing DePaul students with a challenging, high-quality classroom learning experience. This commitment has led nearly 86% of full-time faculty to earn doctoral degrees in their respective disciplines. Additionally, many members of the faculty have demonstrated their technical competence by earning professional certifications in their special fields.
Among the certifications held by members of the faculty are the following: Accredited Personnel Specialist (APS) Associate in Risk Management (ARM) Certificate in Data Processing (CDP) Certificate in Dispute Resolution (CDR) Certificate in Management Accounting (CMA) Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) Certified Financial Planner (CFP) Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) Certified Information Technology Professional (CITP) Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Certified Secure Programmer (CSP) Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) Academic Departments and Programs of Study College of Commerce - Undergraduate Studies Academic Departments and Programs of Study Please use the navigation bar to the left to select an academic department or program of study. Accountancy College of Commerce - Undergraduate Studies Academic Departments and Programs of Study Accountancy About the School of Accountancy and Management Information Systems Known for its innovative programs in accounting, the School of Accountancy and Management Information Systems has been a major source of graduates for professional accountancy and management information systems careers in public accounting, business and industry, and the public sector. The School is a member of the Federation of Schools of Accountancy, is one of the largest accountancy programs in the United States, and is separately accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International. The School of Accountancy and Management Information Systems strives to serve students, the public interest and professionals through teaching excellence, service and research.
The School of Accountancy and Management Information Systems serves by: (1) providing qualified students through undergraduate and graduate degree programs with the education necessary to commence and continue their careers as professionals in public accounting, business and industry, and the public sector; (2) providing all students in the College of Commerce with a fundamental knowledge of accounting and information systems as a vital element in the management of complex organizations; (3) providing the public with education in accounting and management information systems that serves needs including courses for continuing professional education and professional certification; and (4) promoting applied and theoretical research of significance to the accounting and management information systems professions. The objectives of the Bachelor of Science in Commerce with a major in Accountancy, with a major in Management Information Systems, or with a major in E-Business are to provide students with a solid foundation in the theory, principles, and procedures of the discipline and professional practice of accountancy, including the study of financial, managerial and tax accounting as well as auditing and systems; to encourage and prepare students for professional certification; to foster an understanding of the profession of accountancy and its role in modern business environments; and to develop an awareness of the need for continuing intellectual development through either professional or academic means. College of Commerce - Undergraduate Studies Academic Departments and Programs of Study Accountancy Distinguished Professorships Distinguished Professorships Deloitte Alumni Distinguished Professorship of Accountancy Through the generosity of the alumni and friends at Deloitte, this named chair was established in 1988 and is currently held by Professor John E. McEnroe, in recognition of his superior teaching and leadership in accounting education at DePaul University.
Ernst & Young Alumni Distinguished Professorship of Accountancy Through the generosity of friends and alumni at Ernst & Young, this named chair, established in 2003, is held by Professor Belverd E. Needles in recognition of his leadership of and service to the academic discipline and profession of accounting. KPMG Alumni Distinguished Professorship of Accountancy Through the generosity of alumni and friends at KPMG, this named professorship was established in 1998 and is held by Professor Kevin T. Stevens, in recognition of his leadership of and contribution to accounting education.