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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Intended for majors and minors in Accounting (AC), Business
Administration (BA), Economics (EC) and International Business (IB).
Course Requirements
Q. Where do I get info on the requirements for a major
or minor?
Q. Where do I get info on electives for concentrations?
Q. I am a BA major.
How many electives do I need for a concentration?
Q. I am a BA minor. What courses do I need for the minor?
- AC101 Introduction to Accounting
- EC101 Principles of Macroeconomics
- BA265 Management and Organization Behavior
- BA330 Legal Environment of Business
- Two electives: AC/BA/EC 2xx or higher.
Note: BA101 and BA155 will NOT count as electives for the minor.
Q. I am an EC minor. What courses do I need for the minor?
- EC101 Principles of Macroeconomics
- EC102 Principles of Microeconomics
- EC301 Intermediate Microeconomics
- EC302 Intermediate Macroeconomics
- One additional Economics elective.
Q. How many courses do I require for a double concentration
in the BA major?
- Six. You may NOT double-count courses in the concentrations.
Thus, you must take 6 different courses to satisfy two concentrations
in the BA major.
Q. I am a BA major. Do I need BA101?
- If you joined as a freshman:
Yes
- If you are a transfer student: No
Q. I am a BA major. Do I need Calculus (MA117 Concepts
of Calculus OR MA121 Calculus I)?
- No, but calculus is strongly recommended, esp.
for those with an interest in graduate school.
Q. I am an IB major. How many electives do I need for
a concentration?
Q. When should I take AC270?
- If you are an AC major: In your junior year, or second
semester of your sophomore year
- If you are a BA major: In your junior year
- If you are an IB major: In your sophomore year, second
semester
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Course Substitutions and Waivers
Q. I wish to request a course waiver. I wish to request
a course substitution. What should I do?
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Double majors
Q. I plan to major in AC. Can I also major or minor in BA?
A. No.
Q. I plan to major in AC. Can I also major or minor in
EC?
A. Yes.
Q. I plan to major in AC. Can I also major in IB?
A. No.
Q. I plan to major in BA. Can I also major or minor in
EC?
A. Yes.
Q. I plan to major in BA. Can I also major in IB?
A. No.
Q. I plan to major in IB. Can I also major or minor in
EC?
A. Yes.
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College Core
Q. Can I double-count courses in business and the College Core?
- Yes. For example, Probability and Statistics (MA251) will satisfy both the Math Core and the requirement for the BA major.
Q. Do I need to take a Writing & Research Intensive (WRI)
course?
- Yes. You are required to take a 100/200 level course that is
Writing & Research Intensive. This designation is indicated on the
Master Schedule for relevant courses and also on the
student's Grad Report.
- Example: EN281 Writing and Analyzing the Short Story fulfills both the Creative Expression and Writing Intensive requirements.
Q. What courses do I need to satisfy the Power of Language AU?
- A writing-based English Department course (normally EN100), and
- One other course in Modern or Ancient Languages.
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Internships
Q. Where do I get info on internships and job openings?
- Go to Internships & Jobs. Here you will see internship listings, info on course work etc. After you have secured an internship, fill out a learning contract. Then:
- Visit the college's Career Services.
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Study abroad
Q. I wish to go abroad. Where do I start?
- The Department offers a number of short-term (2-3 weeks) study tours.
- For a semester abroad: Go to Office of International Programs. The site provides detailed info about steps needed and course approval forms for various universities. The office is located in Nicarry first floor (x1594).
- From the Center for Global Citizenship: There
are two positions in International Programs: Director and International Student Coordinator. Dr. Amy Simes’ job as Director of International Programs is to encourage students to study abroad, and to facilitate their doing so.The International Student Coordinator takes care of our international student population and encourages their integration into the life of the College.
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Registration
Q. Where do I find info about course offerings, how to
register etc.?
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Transferring courses for credit
(Note: This section does NOT refer to courses taken during study abroad.)
Q. How do I make sure that courses taken at another college
(including online courses) will transfer for credit to Etown?
Q. Will a business course taken elsewhere count toward
my major or minor in AC/BA/EC/IB?
- For 100- and 200-level courses: Generally, these may be transferred
from almost all other colleges AND will count toward the business degree
at Etown.
- For 300- and 400-level courses: Generally, these have
to be taken at schools with accredited business programs (ACBSP or AACSB
accreditation) for them to count toward the business degree at Etown.
- For more info, check with Registration & Records.
Q. Can I transfer credits from a 2-year college?
- Yes, if you have NOT yet attained junior status (Junior status = 60 credits from Etown and other colleges.)
- No, if you have attained junior status.
Q. How many business courses can I transfer for a major in AC/BA/EC/IB?
The Department recommends that you transfer no more than 3 courses, subject to these conditions:
- No more than two 100- or 200-level courses
- No more than one 300- or 400-level course
- No more than one course to count as a requirement for a concentration in BA or IB.
Q. How many business courses can I transfer for a minor in BA or EC?
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Changing Concentrations and Majors
Q. I wish to declare a concentration in my major. I wish
to change concentrations. I wish to change my major. I wish to change
my minor. What should I do?
- Contact Andrea Stone (x1525) in Academic Advising,
The Center for Student Success, Baugher Student Center 216.
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Graduation Requirements
Q. What is the minimum GPA required to graduate?
- Cumulative GPA should be at least 2.0.
- GPA in the major should be at least 2.0.
- GPA in the minor (if any) should be at least 2.0.
Q. How many credits do I need to graduate? How many should be taken on-campus?
- TOTAL: To receive a BS in accounting, business administration or international business, or a BA in economics: A minimum of 125 credits. [Note: MA 011 is not counted toward these credits.]
- ON-CAMPUS: (a) Minimum of 15 credits in the major, at least 8 of which are at 300- or 400-level; and (b) At least 30 of the last 60 credits.
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