THE C. HERMAN AND MARY VIRGINIA TERRY COLLEGE OF BUSINESS

R. Preston Brooks Hall, (706) 542-3545

Homepage URL: http://www.terry.uga.edu

Administrative Officers

Robert T. Sumichrast, B.S., Ph.D., Dean
Melvin R. Crask, B.S., M.B.A., Ph.D., Associate Dean for Academic Programs
Sandra G. Gustavson, B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Associate Dean for Faculty and Administration
Daniel C. Feldman, Ph.D., Associate Dean for Research
Peter J. Shedd, B.B.A., J.D., Director of M.B.A. Programs
Craig L. Shane, B.B.A., Director of Undergraduate Programs

General Information

PURPOSE

The Terry College of Business intends not only to teach undergraduate and graduate students, but also to conduct a broad program of basic and applied research and to render extensive service to society. The particular task is one of educating persons for the practice of business administration.

ACCREDITATION

The Terry College is a member of AACSB International, The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, which is the recognized national accrediting association for collegiate schools of business.

FACILITIES

The administrative offices are located in the five-story R. Preston Brooks Hall on the north campus. The majority of business courses are taught in Caldwell Hall, a seven-story classroom building adjacent to Brooks Hall. Sanford Hall, a state-of-the-art facility opened in 1997, provides additional classrooms, a student center, the Office of Information Technology, and the Undergraduate Program Office. Detailed information about the Terry College, undergraduate and graduate programs, faculty, departments and research centers can be accessed at http://www.terry.uga.edu.

Undergraduate Program

ADMISSION AND ACADEMIC ADVISING

The Director of Undergraduate Programs coordinates admissions and academic advising in the Terry College of Business. Students are assigned to professional academic advisors in their majors. Ultimately it is a student’s responsibility to stay informed of degree requirements and register for appropriate courses; however, advisors are available to assist in planning schedules for registration and for reviewing progress toward the BBA degree. Professional academic advisors in the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences advise pre-business students.

HONORS PROGRAM

Admission of students to the University of Georgia Honors Program is by invitation only. Beginning first-year students are admitted on the basis of high school grades and scores on the College Entrance Examination Board Scholastic Aptitude Tests, and on the basis of placement and qualifying examinations administered by the University. For all other students, grades made at the University determine admission to the program.

DEGREES OFFERED

The Terry College offers the undergraduate degree, Bachelor of Business Administration. The School of Accounting offers a five-year course of study leading to a B.B.A./M.Acc. degree.

Several graduate degree programs in business are described in the Graduate School Bulletin, including the Master of Business Administration, Master of Accountancy, Master of Marketing Research, and the Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in business-related fields. Also offered are joint degree programs in Master of Business Administration-Law and Master of Accountancy-Law. Information on any of these graduate degree programs may be obtained by writing the Director of Graduate Programs within the Terry College. Visit our home page on the World Wide Web at http://www.terry.uga.edu.

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

The Terry College of Business Bachelor of Business Administration degree program is an upper division program for third- and fourth-year students. New students who wish to pursue the BBA degree and who meet requirements for admission to the university are admitted into the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences as pre-business majors. Students are admitted to the Terry College in the fall and spring semesters and must meet the following eligibility criteria in order to apply:

*Students may apply if they are enrolled in course work that fulfills these outstanding requirements. Acceptance in the major is contingent on satisfactory completion of in-progress work.

Faculty members in each major department evaluate the academic records of eligible applicants. Admissions decisions are based on selection criteria specific to the major disciplines as contained in the Programs of Study section of this Bulletin. There is no guarantee of acceptance to any major in the Terry College of Business.

MAJORS

Major fields of study include: accounting, economics, finance, international business, management, management information systems, marketing, real estate, and risk management and insurance. See the Programs of Study section of this Bulletin for requirements for these majors.

CHANGE OF MAJOR

A change of major within the College cannot be assumed as automatic; therefore, careful thought should be given to a choice of major at the time of application. Further, approval to change majors does not imply approval of courses already taken in another major. Loss of graduation credit could occur.

INTERNSHIPS

Third- and fourth-year students may choose to gain experience by serving internships. Within departmental guidelines, students may receive academic credit for internships.

STUDY ABROAD

Students considering a Study Abroad Program should check with their academic advisor for information about specific courses and programs. Students should work through the UGA Study Abroad Program to insure that academic credit is transferrable and applicable to the BBA degree. Several Study Abroad and Exchange Programs are coordinated through the International Business Program in the Terry College.

Bachelor of Business Administration Degree Requirements

All students should acquaint themselves with degree requirements applicable to all students of the University as set forth in the General Academic Information section of this bulletin.

In order to qualify for a Bachelor of Business Administration degree, a student must meet the entrance requirements which may vary from other schools and colleges within the University, be enrolled in one of the major disciplines, and meet all of the degree requirements as set forth by the Terry College.

APPEALS

An exception or waiver in Terry College of Business academic policies or curriculum requires a written petition to the College’s Undergraduate Program Committee, which meets each semester. Meeting dates and deadlines for submission of petitions may be obtained in the Undergraduate Program Office, 317 Sanford Hall.

RESIDENCY

In addition to the UGA residence policy, the Terry College has the following requirement: BBA students must complete a minimum of 30 semester hours in residence in the Terry College. Students are expected to complete major courses in residence. However, in some cases with departmental permission, a student may receive transfer credit for one major course.

GRADES

Grades or GPAs of 2.0 in the following areas are required for BBA degree certification:

ACADEMIC HOURS REQUIRED FOR THE BBA DEGREE

60 hours: University System Core Curriculum, Areas A - F
24 hours: General electives (as specified in the BBA Check sheet)
12 hours: Upper division business core (3000-series courses)
3 hours: Upper division selection (4000-series courses)
21 hours: Major required courses
120 hours, plus one hour of Physical Education.

UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

For a description and explanation of University-wide requirements for graduation, see Degree Requirements under Academic Information in this Bulletin.

CORE CURRICULUM

See the University of Georgia Core Curriculum.
Preferred courses for Areas A-F are indicated under the specific BBA majors in the Programs of Study section of this Bulletin.

MAJOR AND ADDITIONAL BBA REQUIREMENTS

General Electives (9-15 hours)
Three to five (3-hour) courses required: Choose from 4000-level or above business courses outside the major and/or 3000-level or above courses outside Terry. Two courses from the student’s major department (maximum 6 hours) maybe used with permission of the major advisor.

Arts and Sciences Electives (15 hours)
Five courses in Arts and Sciences (lower and upper division)

Upper Division Business Courses
Upper division/major courses are restricted to Terry students or permission of College.

Upper Division Business Core (four courses--12 hours)
All business students take the following four courses:
MGMT 3000 Management of Organizations and Individuals
MSIT 3000 Statistical Analysis for Business or STAT 3000 Statistical Methods for Business
FINA 3000 Financial Management
MARK 3000 Principles of Marketing

Major Required Courses (7 courses--21 hours)
Each student will take seven designated 3-hour courses in a given major. Major courses in the 4000-5000 series are restricted to Terry College students (or permission of College).

Courses of Instruction

Courses for the Terry College are listed under the following prefixes: