USF 2003-2004 Undergraduate Catalog - Page 125
The College of Business Administration offers courses of study leading to both undergraduate and graduate degrees. All degree programs in the College of Business Administration are fully accredited by AACSB International -- The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.
The undergraduate curriculum that leads to a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree is composed of several segments: (1) broad general education in the arts, humanities and sciences; (2) the common body of knowledge for management responsibilities; and (3) specialized areas of concentration in Accounting, Economics, Finance, General Business, International Business, Management, Marketing, and Management Information Systems. Through flexibility in its requirements, the College is able to satisfy the different interests and career objectives of students with diverse backgrounds. Graduate programs in the College are described in the USF Graduate Catalog.
The College of Business Administration (COBA) is located near the corner of Maple Street and Alumni Drive on the south-central side of campus. To access information about the College online, use the following web address: www.coba.usf.edu.
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All students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities. The following organizations provide a means for students to develop both professionally and socially while attending the College of Business Administration.
Alpha Kappa Psi - Provides a forum for leadership development in preparation for careers in all areas of business, Alpha Kappa Psi is a progressive, coed, professional business fraternity.
Association of Marketing Students – As a collegiate chapter of the American Marketing Association, this organization will help to further the growth of business oriented individuals within the field of marketing.
Beta Alpha Psi - The national professional accounting fraternity devoted to the promotion of the profession, inspiring professional ideals, and recognizing academic achievement.
Beta Gamma Sigma – An honor society that encourages and rewards outstanding scholarship among business students.
Business College Council - Student representatives advise the dean and the faculty on student attitudes and goals. Also, the Council acts as a liaison between the Student Government Association and the College of Business Administration.
Collegiate Economics Organization - To promote and develop the applications of economic concepts within the student body and provide a social basis for interaction.
Delta Sigma Pi - Fosters the study of business and a close association between students and the business world.
International Business Board - Promotes interest in international business, provides professional and cultural programs, and encourages dialogue regarding opportunities for study and work abroad.
Management Information Systems Society - The MIS Society is a career oriented organization focusing on all areas of business data managment and information systems development.
Minority Business Association - Encourages and supports students in their efforts to achieve success in a demanding academic setting.
National Association of Black Accountants - Develops, encourages, and serves as a resource for greater participation by African-Americans and other minorities in the accounting and finance professions.
Omicron Delta Epsilon - The international economics society promoting outstanding achievements in economics and the establishment of closer ties between students and faculty.
Pi Sigma Epsilon - A professional society interested in marketing, sales, management, and selling.
Student Accounting and Business Organization - Promotes professionalism in accounting and other business disciplines. (St. Petersburg Campus)
Student Finance Association - An organization for finance majors and other business-oriented students that provides exposure to the many facets and opportunities in the field of finance.
Student Organizations within the College of Business
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