General Catalog 2013-14 - AIB College of Business
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General Catalog 2013-14 - AIB College of Business
General Catalog 2013-14 Academic Calendar, General College Information, Degree Programs, Course Descriptions, Academic Information, Activities/Athletics and Organizations, Admissions Information, Tuition and Fees, Financial Aid, Scholarships, and General Policies 800-444-1921 · aib.edu AIB COLLEGE OF BUSINESS GENERALIndex INFORMATION A I ACADEMIC ASSISTANCE AND TUTORING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 ACADEMIC CALENDAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 ACADEMIC INTEGRITY POLICY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 ACADEMIC LOAD, SCHEDULES, AND ELECTIVES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 ACADEMIC WARNING STATUS, SUSPENSION, AND PROBATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 ACCREDITATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 ACTIVITIES AND ORGANIZATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 ACTIVITIES CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 AIB ADVANCEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 APPEARANCE POLICY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 APPROVAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 ATHLETICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 ATTENDANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 INSTITUTIONAL LEARNING OUTCOMES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 IOWA POSTSECONDARY ENROLLMENT ACT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 IOWA SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION DISCLOSURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 K KAIB-TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 L LIBRARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 LOANS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 LOCATION AND FACILITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 M MISSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 N B NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 BACHELOR'S DEGREE PROGRAMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 BLENDED LEARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 BOARD OF TRUSTEES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 O ONLINE CLASSES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 ONLINE DEGREE PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 ORIENTATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 C CAMPUS SECURITY AND CRIME REPORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 CAREER SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 CHANGE OF MAJOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 COLLEGE HOURS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 COLLEGE JURISDICTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 COMMENCEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 COMPUTER NETWORK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 CORPORATE FACILITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 CREDIT EQUIVALENCIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 P PERSISTENCE RATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 PRESIDENT'S CABINET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 PRESIDENT'S LETTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 PRIOR LEARNING ASSESSMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 PRIVACY ACT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 PROSPECTIVE STUDENT VISIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 R RETURN OF FUNDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 D S DANTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 DEAN’S LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 DEGREE PROGRAMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 DIRECTIONS TO CAMPUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE POLICY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 DISABILITY SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 DUAL CREDIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 SCHOLARSHIPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 SEXUAL ABUSE POLICY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 SOCIAL PROBATION AND SUSPENSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 STATEMENT OF CIVILITY AND DIVERSITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 STUDENT EMPLOYMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 STUDENT IDENTIFICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 F T FINANCIAL AID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 FINANCIAL AID - OTHER TYPES OF ASSISTANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 FOOD SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 TAXPAYER BENEFITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 TERM SYSTEM AND CREDIT HOURS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 TEST OUT OPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 TRANSFER OF CREDIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 TUITION AND FEES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 G GENERAL EDUCATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 GENERAL POLICIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 GRADES AND GRADE POINT AVERAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 V VALUES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 VISION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 H W HEALTH AND PROPERTY INSURANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 HISTORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 HONOR ROLL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 HOUSING POLICY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 HOUSING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 WITHDRAWAL FROM CLASS OR COLLEGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 2 AIB COLLEGE OF BUSINESS A NOTE FROM THE PRESIDENT Strategic, career-minded students striving toward a future in business make a ACADEMIC CALENDAR smart move in choosing AIB College of Business for their college experience. FALL TERM 2013 Our practical approach to higher education combines formal learning with direct Classes Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . September 9, 2013 applications in class and in the workplace. Students earn an Associate in Applied Finals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 20-21, 2013 Science degree or a Bachelor of Science degree by attending convenient daytime Fall Term Ends. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 21, 2013 WINTER TERM 2013 - 2014 classes or completing popular online courses, or through blended learning Classes Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 2, 2013 (evening and online). Flexible scheduling allows students to hold jobs while Holiday Break. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 20, 2013-January 5, 2014 attending college to earn real paychecks and gain real-world experience. AIB is located in the heart of Des Moines – Iowa’s capital city. The 20-acre campus Classes Resume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . January 6, 2014 Class Make-up Day. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . February 25, 2014 Finals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . February 26-27, 2014 Winter Term Ends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . February 27, 2014 is just two miles from downtown, a business and cultural hub with an invigorating SPRING TERM 2014 urban atmosphere and on ongoing schedule of entertainment and professional Classes Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 10, 2014 events. This proximity enables AIB students to secure formal internships and No Day Classes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 21, 2014 Finals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 21-22, 2014 part-time work at companies (large and small), nonprofit organizations or Spring Term Ends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 22, 2014 governmental agencies. SUMMER TERM 2014 Commencement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 8, 2014 The AIB faculty is comprised of outstanding professionals with established Classes Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 9, 2014 workplace experience who are dedicated to exciting students about the learning July 4th Holiday Break. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 3-6, 2014 process. They also focus on teaching practical and theoretical skills in the areas Classes Resume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 7, 2014 Finals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August 20-21, 2014 of leadership, critical and creative thinking, teamwork, professionalism, and Summer Term Ends. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August 21, 2014 oral and written communications. Volunteering through structured community FALL TERM 2014 engagement opportunities educates students in the practice of community Classes Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . September 8, 2014 Class Make-up Day. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 18, 2014 service and involvement. The importance of high ethics and values are Finals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 19-20, 2014 emphasized to students as they are groomed to become future business leaders. Fall Term Ends. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 20, 2014 WINTER TERM 2014 - 2015 We welcome you to visit AIB's beautiful hillside campus and learn more about degree opportunities, student life, athletics and – most important – how an AIB education translates into a rewarding career in business. Classes Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 1, 2014 Holiday Break. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 19, 2014-January 4, 2015 Classes Resume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . January 5, 2015 Class Make-up Day. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . February 24, 2015 Finals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . February 25-26, 2015 Sincerely, Winter Term Ends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . February 26, 2015 SPRING TERM 2015 Classes Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 9, 2015 No Day Classes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 6, 2015 Nancy Williams, President Finals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 20-21, 2015 AIB Class of 1981 Spring Term Ends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 21, 2015 SUMMER TERM 2015 Commencement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 7, 2015 TABLE OF CONTENTS General Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Degree Programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Course Descriptions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Academic Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Activities/Athletics and Organizations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Admissions Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Tuition and Fees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Financial Aid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Scholarships. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 General Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Classes Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 8, 2015 July 4th Holiday Break. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 2-5, 2015 Classes Resume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 6, 2015 Finals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August 19-20, 2015 Summer Term Ends. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August 20, 2015 This catalog supersedes all previous editions as of September 1, 2013. 3 AIB COLLEGE OF BUSINESS GENERAL INFORMATION AIB College of Business is an independent, coeducational, college of business established under Chapter 504A of the Iowa Nonprofit Corporation Act. The College is a taxexempt organization as described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service Code. AIB is a single-campus college located in Des Moines, Iowa. The College was founded in 1921. AIB offers Associate in Applied Science degrees and Bachelor of Science degrees in various business majors. BOARD OF TRUSTEES Paul Brown Vice President - Principal Life Insurance Co. Des Moines, Iowa Frederick V. Buie President - Keystone Electrical Manufacturing Co. Des Moines, Iowa Chris Costa Randy Forburger Past President & Owner - Midwest Business Solutions, Inc. Des Moines, Iowa Robert L. Link, C.A.M., C.M. Vice President of Administration EMC Insurance Companies Des Moines, Iowa Elizabeth A. Nigut, J.D. Senior Vice President - Knapp Properties, Inc. West Des Moines, Iowa Vice President Human Resources EMC Insurance Companies Des Moines, Iowa Rollin M. Dick, CPA Sheila K. Tipton Attorney - Belin McCormick, P.C. Des Moines, Iowa Michael Disbro, M.D. M. Jane Weingart, CSR, RPR, RMR, Chair Keith D. Fenton President Emeritus - AIB College of Business Scottsdale, Arizona Nancy A. Williams, President Dr. M. Susan Cigelman, Vice President for Academic Affairs Courtney Maxwell Greene, Vice President of Enrollment and Communications Paul Winget, CPA, Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Dawn Roberts, Vice President of Advancement Al Dorenkamp, Director of Athletics Consultant - MH Equity Investors Indianapolis, Indiana Radiologist - Mercy Medical Center Des Moines, Iowa PRESIDENT’S CABINET Freelance Principal - MJW Court Reporting Services Burlington, Iowa Dr. Lisa Hetzel, Dean of Students Christy Roland, Chief Academic Officer Denise Cody, Senior Director of Information Technology Dianne Leonard, Faculty Assembly President Kirk Trow, Director of Human Resources Nancy A. Williams President - AIB College of Business Des Moines, Iowa Jane Meisner, Public Relations Director VISION AIB College of Business will be a vibrant and innovative leader in higher education at the associate and baccalaureate levels, offering exceptional business curricula in a variety of learning environments. MISSION AIB College of Business, as an institution of higher education, is dedicated to the development of our students as ethical, productive, and engaged citizens who are actively recruited as business professionals for a diverse world. Information in this catalog does not constitute a contract between AIB College of Business and a student. AIB reserves the right to make changes in curricula, admission policies and procedures, tuition and financial aid (including scholarships), academic standards and guidelines, student services, and any other requirements, rules, policies, or procedures set forth in this catalog, without giving prior notice. 4 AIB COLLEGE OF BUSINESS GENERAL INFORMATION ACCREDITATION In 1977, an addition to Fenton Hall was and in 2003, the College was approved to AIB College of Business is accredited by completed. The west wing was dedicated offer its first online associate degree. A The Higher Learning Commission (HLC), a to Elsie M. Fenton, founder of Alpha Iota year later, all associate degree majors were commission of the North Central Association Sorority. In 1981, a classroom building approved by the HLC to be offered online. of Colleges and Schools. Offices for The was constructed and dedicated to Ralph In 2006, AIB was approved to offer Bachelor Higher Learning Commission are located at B. Wells, accounting instructor at AIB for of Science degrees through a completion 230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500, 36 years. In 1983, the College acquired an program, and the bachelor's degree majors Chicago, IL 60604-1413, (800) 621-7440. apartment complex on the southwest corner went online in 2008. Accreditation information is on file in the of the campus. Merk Hall was dedicated in office of the Assistant Dean for Institutional recognition of the Merk Realty Company hiatus, AIB brought back women’s basketball. Effectiveness. for its financial contributions to AIB; Dalton The team became part of the Iowa Hall was dedicated in honor of Darrell and Community College Athletic Association APPROVAL Frances Dalton, Fenton Hall houseparents for (ICCAA) and a member of the National Junior Courses of study are approved by the State 19 years. Two additional buildings adjacent College Athletic Association (NJCAA). In 2008, Approving Unit of the Iowa Department of to the original campus were purchased men’s golf and women’s golf were introduced Public Instruction for veterans’ education. in 1985; these buildings house the Court at the College. AIB is approved by the United States Reporting and Captioning Center, Academic Department of Justice for training foreign Center, library, classrooms and offices. students. In 1989, six adjacent buildings were Also in 2007, after more than a 50-year In 2010, after three years competing in the ICCAA, AIB became a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics purchased, enlarging the campus to 16 (NAIA). AIB now features men’s basketball, HISTORY buildings on 20 acres. One building has women’s basketball, women’s volleyball, American Institute of Business was founded since been dedicated in honor of Clarence men’s golf, women’s golf, men’s soccer, in Des Moines, Iowa, in 1921. Everett O. Davidson, AIB instructor for 22 years; one to women’s soccer, baseball, softball, men's Fenton served as president of the College Richard Opie, AIB officer for 21 years; one in bowling, women's bowling, cheerleading, until his retirement in 1957. In 1925, the memory of Arnold Johnson ’37 and his wife, pep band and competitive dance. school was located in the Victoria Hotel. In Dorothy, for their financial contributions to 1935, the College moved to facilities at Tenth the scholarship program; one to J. Edward Aid Office as “Forsyth Financial Aid” in honor Street and Grand Avenue, where it remained Power, member and chairman of the of alumni Willis “Bill” & Jeanette Forsyth for 37 years. The College was reorganized AIB Board of Trustees for 15 years; and Eagles who created and endowed the “Jeanette as a nonprofit institution in 1941. For more Hall was renamed Kay Smith Eagles Hall in (Hauck) Forsyth Scholarship." Then in 2013, than 20 years, the women’s basketball honor of her 39 years of service as a faculty the College was granted approval to offer team, which produced 23 All-Americans member at AIB. In 1998, President Keith traditional Bachelor of Science degrees and toured the United States, Canada, and Fenton retired after 42 years of service. The without a completion degree stipulation Mexico, was a powerhouse in national Administration Building was renamed the in the following four majors: Accounting, competition. Keith Fenton Administration Building in his Business Administration, Contemporary honor. In 1999, Nancy Williams became the Business Communications as well as Sports third president of the College. and Event Management. Under the leadership of Keith Fenton, president from 1957 to 1998, the College continued to grow and to develop the In 2011, the College renamed the Financial In the Fall of 1999, the Activities Center campus at Fleur Drive and Bell Avenue. In was opened, providing the College with a LOCATION AND FACILITIES 1965, a dormitory for 152 female students gymnasium and conference center. AIB College of Business is located two miles was built on the campus and dedicated to In 2000, the College changed its name to north of the Des Moines International Airport E. O. Fenton. The administration and AIB College of Business to better reflect its and overlooks the downtown skyline of the classroom building was completed in 1972. mission and purpose. city, which is the center of business and In 2001, AIB began offering online classes 5 AIB COLLEGE OF BUSINESS GENERAL INFORMATION cultural activities. The campus includes Fenton Hall includes the offices of Student The AIB Activities Center and Conference nine apartment-style residence halls, which Life and Safety Management as well as provide housing for approximately 450 offers 24-hour computer access. The Eagle's students. In addition to the Activities Center, Landing Bookstore is located in Fenton Hall COMPUTER NETWORK recreational facilities on campus include an East. All buildings connect on campus to the outdoor swimming pool, a sand volleyball Center are also available for corporate use. AIB Local Area Network (LAN) and wireless court and a picnic area. Parking is available AIB ACTIVITIES CENTER network. Through this local network, on campus. The Activities Center, home of the AIB students, faculty, and staff have access to athletics program, is located on the E-mail, the Internet, and a wide variety of the Keith Fenton Administration Building. The office of the President is located in northwest corner of the campus and is computer software programs. Students are The offices of Admissions, Marketing, attached to Fenton Hall West residence required to sign an Internet Use Agreement Public Relations, Information Technology hall. The Activities Center includes a multi- upon enrolling at AIB. Computer, AIB Services, Human Resources, Forsyth court gymnasium, a fitness room with network, and wireless privileges can be Financial Aid, Financial Services and the cardiovascular and strength equipment, revoked or restricted upon misuse of City View Diner are also housed in the Keith an indoor running track, and locker rooms. computer equipment, the Internet, E-mail, or Fenton Administration Building. Several The Athletics and Activities Departments other computer software that impedes the computer-networked classrooms, as well maintain offices in this building. network. as several other classrooms, are located in The Activities Center was designed also to The College maintains 12 networked this building. Faculty from the Accounting, be an educational facility. A theater-style computer classrooms and labs for student and Communications and General Studies Conference Center accommodates groups of use. Over 350 computers are available. Departments, maintain offices in this up to 75 and may be rented by members of Computers in Fenton Hall are available 24 building. the community. Workshops are held in the hours a day. Labs are located in Wells Hall, Conference Center throughout the year. the Keith Fenton Administration Building Wells Hall is a classroom building located in the center of campus. General Membership to the Activities Center is education, communications and business open to all AIB students, faculty, and staff. administration classes are taught here. One Alumni may also purchase memberships. computer-networked lab is located on the first floor of Wells Hall. Many AIB students participate in wellness and the AIB Library. All student apartments have wired and wireless access to the AIB computer network. Students whose computers meet programs, and intramural programs such the required specifications may connect to as flag football, basketball, volleyball, the AIB network from their residence hall for badminton, bowling, and softball. no charge. and the Library. The Library carries books, CORPORATE FACILITIES AIB ADVANCEMENT periodicals, videotapes, CDs and also maintains AIB invites companies and organizations to The AIB Advancement Office provides a networked computer lab. use its facilities for their own meetings and alumni and fundraising services to the programs. Facilities include: College. AIB College of Business is a Center includes networked computer labs, • Traditional and computer classrooms nonprofit organization, which is tax-exempt classrooms and faculty offices. (accommodating up to 30 people with under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal computers and 40 without computers); Revenue Code. Contributions to the College Center houses the offices of Advancement • A large diner (accommodating are received from alumni, trustees, faculty, and Alumni as well as the Bill Reichardt approximately 100 people); and staff, friends, emeriti, and corporations. Clothes Closet. • A boardroom (accommodating Gifts to the College support the various approximately 25 people). scholarship and athletic programs, building The Academic Center houses the offices of Community Engagement, Registrar, Academic Advising, Student Counseling, Career Services The Court Reporting and Captioning The Arnold and Dorothy Johnson Alumni Residence hall facilities include Fenton Hall, Merk Hall, Dalton Hall, Davidson Hall, projects, and endowment development. Opie Hall, Power Hall, Honors Hall and Kay Smith Eagles Hall. 6 AIB COLLEGE OF BUSINESS GENERAL INFORMATION Graduates become lifetime members of Students wishing to end their Housing CAREER SERVICES the dues-free AIB Alumni Association. The Contract before all the terms have been The Career Services staff provides free Alumni Association was formed in 1955. fulfilled should review the Campus Housing assistance to AIB students and lifetime Anyone graduating before that date may Contract and meet with the Student Life assistance to alumni who are seeking become a member by contacting the Department. All guests of residents living career guidance, job search preparation or Advancement Office. Alumni are encouraged on campus must be registered by the employment leads. Students beginning to visit the campus to attend reunions and College and must abide by all policies in college life at AIB will have the opportunity activities, and send updates on themselves for the AIB Student Handbook. Residents are to integrate academic studies with real- the alumni database. responsible for the actions of their guests. world work experience. Des Moines area For additional information, see the Housing employers utilize Career Services to list job Contract. openings, thereby providing students with CAMPUS HOUSING Campus housing facilities consist of nine valuable career-related experience. apartment-style residence halls which STUDENT IDENTIFICATION accommodate approximately 450 men All students are required to have a College career fair on campus. Students are invited and women. Fenton Hall is reserved for identification (ID) card. There is no charge to attend to learn more about career students who are in their first and second for the initial ID card. A $20 charge will be paths and employment opportunities in years of attendance at AIB and who will will assessed for any replacement ID card. The ID the Des Moines area and other locations. be under the age of 21 for Fall, Winter and must be presented when: Additionally, employers are invited Spring Terms. No new students who will be • entering buildings throughout the year to visit the AIB campus over the age of 30 during the academic year • cashing checks and meet, on an informal basis, with are allowed to live on campus. Students • checking out Library materials students about job openings. between ages 28 and 30 will be housed in • using the Activities Center Dalton Hall. • obtaining payroll checks The living units, which are one- or two- Twice a year, Career Services hosts a The Career Services staff is committed to helping AIB students and alumni achieve their goals through the following: bedroom apartments, are partially furnished, KAIB-TV • Exploration of interests, skills, and values carpeted and air-conditioned. The housing The College provides basic cable as they relate to career options; fee varies according to living arrangements television service to each apartment on • Access to internships, and part-time and and includes local telephone service, high- campus. Students may order additional full-time job postings with large and small speed internet service, basic cable TV, gas programming, such as HBO and other employers via an online database; heat, electricity and water. Residents provide premium channels, directly through the • Assistance in the development and review their own telephones and a cell phone or cable company. In addition, KAIB Channel of resumes and cover letters; calling card for long distance calls. All 16.9 in the residence halls and at other • Individualized help in preparing for job residence halls include laundry facilities. locations provides important campus interviews; information for students. • Workshops, seminars, and class COLLEGE HOUSING POLICY presentations on career-related topics; The environment in which students FOOD SERVICE • Library of employer literature, salary live is an important part of the total The City View Diner is located on the first resource information, employment outlook; college experience. AIB residence halls floor of the Keith Fenton Administration • Coordination of the College Work Study add a valuable dimension to the overall Building. Food service is available Monday Program. educational development of students. through Thursday for breakfast and lunch. All students who are accepted into college One of the primary goals of a college Normal hours of operation are Monday- education is the ultimate establishment of housing, including those from Des Moines Thursday 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and Fridays 7:30 a satisfying and challenging career. AIB is and the commuting area, are required to a.m. - 9:30 a.m. proud that 98.6% percent of the 2011-2012 fulfill all terms of the Housing Contract. graduates are employed and/or continuing 7 their education. AIB COLLEGE OF BUSINESS GENERAL INFORMATION A I B V A L U E S ... 1. Quality education and experiences that encourage and stimulate intellectual and personal growth. 2. Leadership, teamwork, open communication, and lifelong professional development. 3. A diverse campus community based on respect and integrity. 4. Ethical and transparent decision-making. 5. Stewardship of all College resources. 6. Service to others – locally, nationally, and globally. 7. The health, wellness, and safety of our students, faculty, and staff. INSTITUTIONAL LEARNING OUTCOMES Regardless of student's chosen majors, the College expects each student will be able to meet the following Institutional Learning Outcomes. These learning outcomes guide curricular content of the College. 1. Communication: Articulate an idea, plan, or solution using effective oral and written communications skills appropriate to a given business situation. 2. Critical/Creative Thinking: Identify problems or questions, and efficiently gather and evaluate information and resources, to recommend effective solutions or answers. 3. Values: Display behaviors indicating a concern for one's role in the betterment of their local and global communities. 4. Technology: Utilize appropriate technologies to effectively and efficiently analyze data and to communicate ideas and solutions. 5. Leadership/Teamwork: Demonstrate effective use of leadership and teamwork. 6. Professional Skills: Develop and apply professional skills appropriate to one's chosen field of study. S TAT E M E N T O F C I V I L I T Y & D I V E R S I T Y AIB College of Business respects people from all backgrounds, viewpoints and beliefs, and supports a common bond and respect for people with rights protected under federal, state, and local laws. The College is committed to fostering an environment that encourages diverse backgrounds, including people of different ages, disabilities, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, genders, health conditions, national origins, races, religions, sexual orientation and/or gender identities. The College believes it should capitalize on the strengths of these differences to provide an environment of inclusion and understanding across campus. The College does not tolerate bullying and ridicule on its campus, but instead encourages everyone to work together to ensure that the College remains supportive and welcoming to all views and beliefs. Part of what makes AIB a special institution is our values, which encourage civility, mutual understanding, and respect of differences of all kinds. There is no question a diverse higher educational institution stimulates new perspectives and enhances student learning. Embracing diversity helps broaden our ways of thinking, and such experiences help prepare our students to become successful future business leaders. Successful leaders are those who are able to appreciate the individual strengths of others and accept those with different viewpoints than their own. They demonstrate the ability to foster positive leadership and the creation of team cooperation in the workplace. 8 AIB COLLEGE OF BUSINESS DEGREE PROGRAMS BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREES TERM SYSTEM AND CREDIT HOURS Students completing the majors below will earn a Bachelor of Each academic term is in session for 11 weeks, and new terms begin Science (B.S.) degree. Majors may be available through day, blended four times each year. The College calendar lists the exact dates. One or online courses or a combination of these formats. To check on quarter hour is equivalent to ten contact hours of classroom instruc- availability of these majors, contact the AIB Admissions Office or visit tion each term (one contact hour equals 50 minutes). Most classes www.aib.edu. are 4.5 quarter hours. STANDARD ACADEMIC LOAD, SCHEDULES AND ELECTIVES • Accounting • Business Administration Minors are available in: Financial Services Most full-time degree students carry an academic load of 18.0 quarter hours each term. Attending full-time, all associate degree majors can be completed in seven terms, or one year and nine Leadership months. Attending full-time, all bachelor degree majors can be International Business completed in eleven terms, or two years and nine months. To • Contemporary Business Communications enroll in more than 19.5 quarter hours per term, schedules must • Sports and Event Management be approved by the Chief Academic Officer. A 3.0 cumulative GPA is required to overload, and there is an additional tuition ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREES charge. Students should contact their academic advisor to request Students completing the majors below will earn an Associate in an overload. Class schedules for each term are issued to current Applied Science (A.A.S) degree. Majors may be available through students two weeks before the end of the current term. A student’s day, blended or online courses or a combination of these formats. schedule may be withheld for academic reasons or if there are To check on availability of these majors, contact the AIB Admissions outstanding financial obligations to the College. Office or visit www.aib.edu. CORE GENERAL EDUCATION Accounting The General Education curriculum of AIB College of Business builds a • Accounting foundation of knowledge, developing individuals into lifelong • Accounting and Financial Services learners. Success is determined by an individual’s ability to • Accounting and Information Technology Business Administration communicate, evaluate, think, solve, and make decisions critically and creatively. These abilities must be developed in the context of personal, social, and civic values while being mindful of the diversity • Business Administration • Business Administration and Financial Services • Business Administration and Information Technology of individuals as well as local, national and global communities. Required associate degree program general education classes include: CM100 Composition CM205 Technical Writing CM220 Speech HU200Literature HU220Ethics IT105 Introduction to Microsoft Office MA110 Mathematics of Personal Finance SS105 Introduction to Psychology SS100 College Foundations SS200 Career Foundations SS240Microeconomics • Business Administration and International Business • Business Administration and Leadership • Business Administration - Sales and Marketing • Event, Hospitality and Tourism Management • Sports and Event Management Communication and General Studies • Media Communication • General Studies 9 AIB COLLEGE OF BUSINESS DEGREE PROGRAMS For further information about online majors and courses, refer to the online education section on the website at www.aib.edu and click on Academics and Online Students.The website contains an online readiness test as well as a sample online course. Required bachelor’s degree program general education classes include those classes required in the associate degree plus: CM305 Advanced Composition HIST150 Western Civilization OR SS130 Political Science HU210 Introduction to Film OR MSC110 Music Appreciation MA120 College Algebra AND/OR MA310 Essential Statistics SCI100 Environmental Science SS310 Social Psychology ONLINE COURSES Structure of online courses: Online classes are designed to provide students with enough structure to keep on track, while still allowing for a great deal of flexibility in learning. This means that students have weekly assignments, projects, quizzes, etc. but can decide for themselves when they want to work on their class during the week. Online students must learn to manage their time well and balance competing demands. Interaction in online courses: Online faculty make a concentrated effort to foster personal relationships with students, and small class sizes ensure that this type of relationship is possible. Interaction between the student and faculty member, and among students themselves, takes place in several ways including E-mail, discussion boards, and live chat sessions. System requirements: Online courses require that the student’s computer meets certain minimum system requirements, including: Processor (2.0 GHZ or higher) DVD-ROM drive 1 GB of memory or higher Operating System - Windows XP/Vista/7 Internet browser (Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0 or above) (Firefox version 3.0) Internet service capable of running Internet Explorer Sound card with speakers or headphones Firewall software Antivirus software Office 2010* AIB's VPN software Webcam *Office 2010 is available through the Eagle's Landing Bookstore for current students, faculty, and staff at a price of $20. 10 AIB COLLEGE OF BUSINESS BACHELOR’S DEGREE PROGRAMS ACCOUNTING 198 Quarter Hours The Accounting curriculum for AIB College of Business’ Bachelor of Science in Accounting prepares students to succeed in an accounting career. The program stresses practical applications of accounting theory. Upon completion of the program, students will have an understanding of generally accepted accounting concepts, advanced accounting concepts, cost accounting, and income tax rules and implications. Success is also determined by an individual’s ability to communicate, evaluate information, think critically, solve problems, and make decisions within the context of the accounting profession. Core General Education Courses - 72 Quarter Hours CM100 Composition CM205 Technical Writing CM220 Speech CM305 Advanced Composition HIST150 Western Civilization Core Major Courses - 72 Quarter Hours AC200 Principles of Accounting I AC202 Principles of Accounting II AC250 Accounting Spreadsheets AC300 Federal Taxes I AC302 Federal Taxes II AC310 Intermediate Accounting I AC312 Intermediate Accounting II AC313 Intermediate Accounting III AC320 Cost Accounting AC321 Cost Management AC355 Principles of Corporate Finance AC405 Advanced Taxation AC410 Advanced Accounting AC415 Governmental and Nonprofit Accounting AC430 Introduction to Auditing AC450 Financial Statement Analysis OR SS130 Political Science HU200 Literature HU210 Introduction to Film OR MSC110 Music Appreciation HU220 Ethics IT105 Introduction to Microsoft Office MA120 College Algebra MA310 Essential Statistics SCI100 Environmental Science SS100 College Foundations (1.5 hrs.) SS105 Introduction to Psychology SS200 Career Foundations (3.0 hrs.) SS240 Microeconomics SS310 Social Psychology Supporting Major Courses - 45 Quarter Hours BA100 Principles of Management BA201 Business Law I BA230 Investments BA250 Principles of Banking BA313 Business Law II BA333 Managerial Communications IT130 Excel IT320 Business Information Systems MA250 Mathematics of Business Finance SS242 Macroeconomics 2 Electives - 9 Quarter Hours 11 AIB COLLEGE OF BUSINESS BACHELOR’S DEGREE PROGRAMS BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 198 Quarter Hours The Business Administration curriculum of AIB College of Business is dedicated to providing high quality learner-centered business education that prepares students for careers in business and commerce. Students will understand that the business environment is constantly and rapidly changing, and they will be able to anticipate and react to those changes with ethical decision-making. Additionally, students will appreciate diversity and be able to work with a diverse workforce. Core General Education Courses - 72 Quarter Hours CM100 Composition CM205 Technical Writing CM220 Speech CM305 Advanced Composition HIST150 Western Civilization Core Major Courses - 85.5 Quarter Hours BA100 Principles of Management BA110 Principles of Marketing BA130 Contemporary Leadership Theory BA201 Business Law I BA205 Human Resources Management BA210 Principles of Selling BA215 International Business BA220 Advertising BA230 Investments BA285 Project Management Theory and Application BA313 Business Law II BA323 Consumer Behavior BA327 Sales Management BA330 Entrepreneurship BA333 Managerial Communications BA355 Corporate Finance BA390 Purchasing Management BA450 Production and Operations Management BA490 Strategic Management OR SS130 HU200 HU210 Political Science Literature Introduction to Film OR MSC110 HU220 IT105 MA110 MA310 SCI100 SS100 SS105 SS200 SS240 SS310 Music Appreciation Ethics Introduction to Microsoft Office Mathematics of Personal Finance Essential Statistics Environmental Science College Foundations (1.5 hrs.) Introduction to Psychology Career Foundations (3.0 hrs.) Microeconomics Social Psychology Supporting Major Courses - 18 Quarter Hours AC200 Principles of Accounting I AC202 Principles of Accounting II IT135 Excel and Access for Business SS242 Macroeconomics 5 Electives - 22.5 Quarter Hours At least two electives need to be 300-level courses or higher. Business Administration - Minors Electives for minors in the Business Administration program are automatically selected for students based on the emphasis of study (listed below). Financial Services AC300 BA200 BA250 BA325 MA250 Federal Taxes I Principles of Insurance & Risk Management Principles of Banking Mortgage Banking Mathematics of Business Finance Leadership BA300 BA303 BA314 BA328 SS120 Organizational Behavior Leadership in Cultural & Global Contexts Leading Teams in Change Leadership Applications Sociology 12 International Business BA303 BA306 CM245 MA250 SS120 Leadership in Cultural & Global Contexts International Business Practicum Practical Spanish for Business Professionals Mathematics in Business Finance Sociology AIB COLLEGE OF BUSINESS BACHELOR’S DEGREE PROGRAMS Contemporary Business Communications 198 Quarter Hours The Contemporary Business Communications major will provide students with a solid foundation in all aspects of contemporary business communication, from writing and speech to video production and web design. Graduates will be prepared to serve in corporate communications capacities of any scale in positions from production to management of communications. Core General Education Courses - 72 Quarter Hours CM100 Composition CM205 Technical Writing CM220 Speech HIST150 Western Civilization OR SS130 HU200 HU220 IT105 MA110 MA120 MA310 MSC110 SCI100 SS100 SS105 SS200 SS240 SS310 Political Science Literature Ethics Introduction to Microsoft Office Mathematics of Personal Finance College Algebra Essential Statistics Music Appreciation Environmental Science College Foundations (1.5 hrs.) Introduction to Psychology Career Foundations (3.0 hrs.) Microeconomics Social Psychology 2 Electives - 9 Quarter Hours Core Major Courses - 67.5 Quarter Hours CM150 Small-Group Communication CM160 Electronic Journalism CM210 Digital Photography with Photoshop CM250 Graphic Design CM305 Advanced Composition CM315 Nonverbal Communications CM325 Interpersonal Audience Analysis CM330 Grant Proposal Writing & Non-Profit Communications CM340 Social Media and Culture CM360 Business Video CM370 Media Law and Ethics CM375 Communications Internship CM410 Electronic Media Seminar CM430 Contemporary Communication Issues CM450 Multimedia Communication Strategies Supporting Major Courses - 49.5 Quarter Hours AC100 Introduction to Accounting BA100 Principles of Management BA110 Principles of Marketing BA220 Advertising BA245 Public Relations BA285 Project Management Theory & Application BA323 Consumer Behavior BA333 Managerial Communications EHT216 Intercultural Communications and Customs HU210 Introduction to Film IT174 Dreamweaver 13 AIB COLLEGE OF BUSINESS BACHELOR’S DEGREE PROGRAMS Sports and Event Management 198 Quarter Hours The Sports and Event Management curriculum prepares students for a successful career in sports and events. Students will be able to apply selling and marketing knowledge to a wide variety of positions within the sports and events industry. Specific industry knowledge, customer service skills and an internship experience while attending AIB will assist in creating a successful graduate and support them in developing professionally and socially within the ever-changing environment. Core General Education Courses - 72 Quarter Hours CM100 Composition CM205 Technical Writing CM220 Speech CM305 Advanced Composition HU200 Literature HIST150 Western Civilization OR SS130 HU210 Political Science Introduction to Film OR MSC110 HU220 IT105 MA110 MA310 SCI100 SS100 SS105 SS200 SS240 SS310 Music Appreciation Ethics Introduction to Microsoft Office Mathematics of Personal Finance Essential Statistics Environmental Science College Foundations (1.5 hrs.) Introduction to Psychology Career Foundations (3.0 hrs.) Microeconomics Social Psychology 6 Electives - 27 Quarter Hours At least two electives need to be 300-level courses or higher. Core Major Courses - 81 Quarter Hours BA205 Human Resources Management BA210 Principles of Selling BA333 Managerial Communications EHT119 Introduction to Meeting Planning EHT210 Tour Organization and Group Logistics EHT216 Intercultural Communications and Customs EHT337 Essentials of Event Management SE115 Principles of Sports Management SE117 Principles of Sports and Event Marketing SE240 Media Relations and Sports Information OR BA245 SE255 SE317 SE345 SE350 SE360 SE375 SE460 SE480 Public Relations Sports and Event Facilities Management Legal Liability in Recreation, Sports & Tourism Indoor/Outdoor Recreation & Park Management Sports & Event Risk Management and Safety Sports and Event Finance Sports and Event Management Internship Sports and Event Sponsorship Selected Sports and Event Case Studies Supporting Major Courses - 18 Quarter Hours AC200 Principles of Accounting I AC202 Principles of Accounting II IT135 Excel and Access for Business SS242 Macroeconomics 14 AIB COLLEGE OF BUSINESS BACHELOR’S DEGREE PROGRAMS B.S. Completion Degrees - AIB A.A.S. Graduate ACCOUNTING The Accounting curriculum for AIB College of Business prepares students to succeed in an accounting career. The program stresses practical applications of accounting theory. Upon completion of the program, students will have an understanding of generally accepted accounting concepts, advanced accounting concepts, cost accounting, and income tax rules and implications. Success is also determined by an individual’s ability to communicate, evaluate information, think critically, solve problems, and make decisions within the context of the accounting profession. A graduate of AIB College of Business with an AAS in Accounting will complete 18 courses plus any additional coursework required to fulfill AIB’s graduation requirements of a minimum of 198 quarter hours and 14 upper division (300/400) courses between the associate and bachelor’s degree programs. 81 Quarter Hours Core Major Courses - 31.5 Quarter Hours AC313 Intermediate Accounting III AC321 Cost Management AC405 Advanced Taxation AC410 Advanced Accounting AC415 Governmental and Nonprofit Accounting AC430 Introduction to Auditing AC450 Financial Statement Analysis BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Supporting Major Courses - 22.5 Quarter Hours AC355 Principles of Corporate Finance BA313 Business Law II BA333 Managerial Communications IT320 Business Information Systems SS242 Macroeconomics Core General Education Courses - 27 Quarter Hours CM305 Advanced Composition HIST150 Western Civilization OR SS130 Political Science HU210 Introduction to Film OR MSC110 Music Appreciation MA310 Essential Statistics SCI100 Environmental Science SS310 Social Psychology The Business Administration curriculum of AIB College of Business is dedicated to providing high quality learner-centered business education that prepares students for careers in business and commerce. Students will understand that the business environment is constantly and rapidly changing, and they will be able to anticipate and react to those changes with ethical decision-making. Additionally, students will appreciate diversity and be able to work with a diverse workforce. A graduate of AIB College of Business with an associate degree will complete 16 courses plus any additional coursework required to fulfill AIB’s graduation requirements of a minimum of 198 quarter hours and 14 upper division (300/400) courses between the associate and bachelor’s degree programs. 72 Quarter Hours Core Major Courses - 36 Quarter Hours BA313 Business Law II BA323 Consumer Behavior BA327 Sales Management BA333 Managerial Communications BA355 Corporate Finance BA390 Purchasing Management BA450 Production and Operations Management BA490 Strategic Management Core General Education Courses - 27 Quarter Hours CM305 Advanced Composition HIST150 Western Civilization OR SS130 Political Science HU210 Introduction to Film OR MSC110 Music Appreciation MA310 Essential Statistics SCI100 Environmental Science SS310 Social Psychology 2 Electives - 9 Quarter Hours 15 AIB COLLEGE OF BUSINESS BACHELOR’S DEGREE PROGRAMS B.S. Completion Degrees - AIB A.A.S. Graduate CONTEMPORARY BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS The Contemporary Business Communications curriculum for AIB College of Business will provide students with a solid foundation in all aspects of contemporary business communication, from writing and speech to video production and web design. Graduates will be prepared to serve in corporate communications capacities of any scale in positions from production to management of communications. A graduate of AIB College of Business with an AAS in Media Communication will complete 16 courses plus any additional coursework required to fulfill AIB’s graduation requirements of a minimum of 198 quarter hours and 14 upper division (300/400) courses between the associate and bachelor’s degree programs. 72 Quarter Hours Core Major Courses - 36 Quarter Hours CM330 Grant Proposal Writing & Nonprofit Communications CM340 Social Media & Culture CM360 Business Video CM370 Media Law & Ethics CM375 Communications Internship CM410 Electronic Media Seminar CM430 Contemporary Communications Issues CM450 Multimedia Communication Strategies Supporting Major Courses - 9 Quarter Hours BA323 Consumer Behavior BA333 Managerial Communications Core General Education Courses - Quarter Hours HIST150 Western Civilization OR SS130 Political Science MA120 College Algebra MA310 Essential Statistics MSC110 Music Appreciation SCI100 Environmental Science SS310 Social Psychology SPORTS AND EVENT MANAGEMENT The Sports and Event Management curriculum for AIB College of Business prepares students for a successful career in sports and events. Students will be able to apply selling and marketing knowledge to a wide variety of positions within the sports and events industry. Specific industry knowledge, customer service skills and an internship experience while attending AIB will assist in creating a successful graduate and support them in developing professionally and socially within the ever-changing environment. A graduate of AIB College of Business with an AAS in Sports and Event Management will complete 16 courses plus any additional coursework required to fulfill AIB’s graduation requirements of a minimum of 198 quarter hours and 14 upper division (300/400) courses between the associate and bachelor’s degree programs. 72 Quarter Hours Core Major Courses - 22.5 Quarter Hours BA333 Managerial Communications SE345 Indoor & Outdoor Recreation & Park Mgmt. SE350 Sports & Event Risk Management & Safety SE460 Sports and Event Sponsorship SE480 Selected Sports and Event Case Studies Electives - 22.5 Quarter Hours Core General Education Courses - 27 Quarter Hours CM305 Advanced Composition HIST150 Western Civilization OR SS130 Political Science HU210 Introduction to Film OR MSC110 Music Appreciation MA310 Essential Statistics SCI100 Environmental Science SS310 Social Psychology 16 AIB COLLEGE OF BUSINESS BACHELOR’S DEGREE PROGRAMS B.S. Completion Degree - Transfer Student ACCOUNTING The Accounting curriculum for AIB College of Business prepares students to succeed in an accounting career. The program stresses practical applications of accounting theory. Upon completion of the program, students will have an understanding of generally accepted accounting concepts, advanced accounting concepts, cost accounting, and income tax rules and implications. Success is also determined by an individual’s ability to communicate, evaluate information, think critically, solve problems, and make decisions within the context of the accounting profession. A student transferring into AIB with an associate degree in accounting will complete 18 courses plus the additional coursework required to fulfill AIB’s graduation requirements of a minimum of 198 quarter hours (132 semester hours) and 14 upper division (300/400) courses. Additional coursework may be required to fulfill the prerequisites needed for the completion degree. If a student has completed any of the prerequisite courses, the student may have elective credits to fulfill. Prerequisite Courses AC200 Principles of Accounting I AC202 Principles of Accounting II AC300 Federal Taxes I AC302 Federal Taxes II AC310 Intermediate Accounting I AC312 Intermediate Accounting II AC320 Cost Accounting BA201 Business Law I MA250 Mathematics of Business Finance Core General Education Courses - 27 Quarter Hours CM305 Advanced Composition HIST150 Western Civilization OR SS130 HU210 Political Science Introduction to Film OR MSC110 MA310 SCI100 SS310 Music Appreciation Essential Statistics Environmental Science Social Psychology Core Major Courses - 31.5 Quarter Hours AC313 Intermediate Accounting III AC321 Cost Management AC405 Advanced Taxation AC410 Advanced Accounting AC415 Governmental and Nonprofit Accounting AC430 Introduction to Auditing AC450 Financial Statement Analysis Supporting Major Courses - 22.5 Quarter Hours AC355 Principles of Corporate Finance BA313 Business Law II BA333 Managerial Communications IT320 Business Information Systems SS242 Macroeconomics 17 AIB COLLEGE OF BUSINESS BACHELOR’S DEGREE PROGRAMS B.S. Completion Degree - Transfer Student BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION The Business Administration curriculum of AIB College of Business is dedicated to providing high quality learner-centered business education that prepares students for careers in business and commerce. Students will understand that the business environment is constantly and rapidly changing, and they will be able to anticipate and react to those changes with ethical decision-making. Additionally, students will appreciate diversity and be able to work with a diverse workforce. A student transferring into AIB with an associate degree will complete 14 courses plus the additional coursework required to fulfill AIB’s graduation requirements of a minimum of 198 quarter hours (132 semester hours) and 14 upper division (300/400) courses. The additional coursework may include the prerequisites needed for the completion degree. If a student has completed any of the prerequisite courses, the student may have elective credits to fulfill. Core General Education Courses - 27 Quarter Hours CM305 Advanced Composition HIST150 Western Civilization OR SS130 HU210 Political Science Introduction to Film OR MSC110 MA310 SCI100 SS310 Music Appreciation Essential Statistics Environmental Science Social Psychology Core Major Courses - 36 Quarter Hours BA313 Business Law II BA323 Consumer Behavior BA327 Sales Management BA333 Managerial Communications BA355 Corporate Finance BA390 Purchasing Management BA450 Production and Operations Management BA490 Strategic Management Prerequisite Courses AC200 Principles of Accounting I AC202 Principles of Accounting II BA100 Principles of Management OR EHT116 Quality Hospitality Management OR SE115 Principles of Sports Management BA201 Business Law I OR SE317 Legal Liability in Recreation, Sports & Tourism CM100 Composition MA110 Mathematics of Personal Finance Business Administration - Minors Financial Services AC300 BA200 BA250 BA325 MA250 Federal Taxes I Principles of Insurance & Risk Management Principles of Banking Mortgage Banking Mathematics of Business Finance Leadership BA300 BA303 BA314 BA328 SS120 Organizational Behavior Leadership in Cultural & Global Contexts Leading Teams in Change Leadership Applications Sociology 18 International Business BA303 BA306 CM245 MA250 SS120 Leadership in Cultural & Global Contexts International Business Practicum Practical Spanish for Business Professionals Mathematics of Business Finance Sociology AIB COLLEGE OF BUSINESS BACHELOR’S DEGREE PROGRAMS B.S. Completion Degree - Transfer Student CONTEMPORARY BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS The Contemporary Business Communications curriculum for AIB College of Business will provide students with a solid foundation in all aspects of contemporary business communication, from writing and speech to video production and web design. Graduates will be prepared to serve in corporate communications capacities of any scale in positions from production to management of communications. A student transferring into AIB with an associate degree will complete 16 courses plus the additional coursework required to fulfill AIB’s graduation requirements of a minimum of 198 quarter hours (132 semester hours) and 14 upper division (300/400) courses. The additional coursework may include the prerequisites needed for the completion degree. If a student has completed any of the prerequisite courses, the student may have elective credits to fulfill. Core General Education Courses - 27 Quarter Hours HIST150 Western Civilization Prerequisite Courses BA100 Principles of Management CM100 Composition CM205 Technical Writing CM220 Speech CM210 Digital Photography with Photoshop IT105 Introduction to Microsoft Office IT174 Dreamweaver OR SS130 MA120 MA310 MSC110 SCI100 SS310 Political Science College Algebra Essential Statistics Music Appreciation Environmental Science Social Psychology Core Major Courses - 36 Quarter Hours CM330 Grant Proposal Writing & Nonprofit Communications CM340 Social Media & Culture CM360 Business Video CM370 Media Law & Ethics CM375 Communications Internship CM410 Electronic Media Seminar CM430 Contemporary Communications Issues CM450 Multimedia Communication Strategies Supporting Major Courses - 9 Quarter Hours BA323 Consumer Behavior BA333 Managerial Communications 19 AIB COLLEGE OF BUSINESS BACHELOR’S DEGREE PROGRAMS B.S. Completion Degree - Transfer Student SPORTS AND EVENT MANAGEMENT The Sports and Event Management curriculum for AIB College of Business prepares students for a successful career in sports and events. Students will be able to apply selling and marketing knowledge to a wide variety of positions within the sports and events industry. Specific industry knowledge, customer service skills and an internship experience while attending AIB will assist in creating a successful graduate and support them in developing professionally and socially within the ever-changing environment. A student transferring into AIB with an associate degree will complete 15 courses plus the additional coursework required to fulfill AIB’s graduation requirements of a minimum of 198 quarter hours (132 semester hours) and 14 upper division (300/400) courses. The additional coursework may include the prerequisites needed for the completion degree. If a student has completed any of the prerequisite courses, the student may have elective credits to fulfill. Core General Education Courses - 27 Quarter Hours CM305 Advanced Composition HIST150 Western Civilization OR SS130 HU210 Political Science Introduction to Film OR MSC110 MA310 SCI100 SS310 Music Appreciation Essential Statistics Environmental Science Social Psychology Core Major Courses - 40.5 Quarter Hours BA333 Managerial Communications EHT337 Essentials of Event Management SE317 Legal Liability in Recreation, Sports & Tourism SE345 Indoor & Outdoor Recreation & Park Mgmt. SE350 Sports & Event Risk Management & Safety SE360 Sports and Event Finance SE375 Sports and Event Management Internship SE460 Sports and Event Sponsorship SE480 Selected Sports and Event Case Studies Prerequisite Courses AC200 Principles of Accounting I AC202 Principles of Accounting II BA100 Principles of Management OR EHT116 Quality Hospitality Management OR SE115 Principles of Sports Management BA110 Principles of Marketing OR SE117 Principles of Sports and Event Marketing BA210 Principles of Selling BA245 Public Relations OR SE240 Media Relations and Sports Information CM100 Composition EHT119 Introduction to Meeting Planning SE255 Sports and Event Facilities Management 20 AIB COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAMS ACCOUNTING ACCOUNTING & FINANCIAL SERVICES 126 Quarter Hours 126 Quarter Hours The Accounting curriculum prepares students to succeed in college, career and life. This program prepares students for positions in the field of accounting and stresses practical applications of accounting concepts. In order to be successful, accounting students must be able to record business transactions, prepare financial statements and tax returns, and do basic analytical calculations while utilizing appropriate technology and software. Success is also determined by an individual’s ability to communicate, evaluate information, think critically, solve problems and make decisions within the context of the accounting profession. The Accounting and Financial Services major provides graduates with the opportunity to complete a degree program that combines skills that are essential in both fields. Graduates can pursue employment opportunities with an emphasis in banking, investments, or insurance. Core General Education Courses - 45 Quarter Hours CM100 Composition CM205 Technical Writing CM220 Speech HU200 Literature HU220 Ethics IT105 Introduction to Microsoft Office MA120 College Algebra SS100 College Foundations SS105 Introduction to Psychology SS200 Career Foundations SS240 Microeconomics Core General Education Courses - 45 Quarter Hours CM100 Composition CM205 Technical Writing CM220 Speech HU200 Literature HU220 Ethics IT105 Introduction to Microsoft Office MA120 College Algebra SS100 College Foundations SS105 Introduction to Psychology SS200 Career Foundations SS240 Microeconomics Core Major Courses - 40.5 Quarter Hours AC200 Principles of Accounting I AC202 Principles of Accounting II AC220 Payroll Accounting AC250 Accounting Spreadsheets AC300 Federal Taxes I AC302 Federal Taxes II AC310 Intermediate Accounting I AC320 Cost Accounting AC330 Financial Reporting and Analysis Core Major Courses - 49.5 Quarter Hours AC200 Principles of Accounting I AC202 Principles of Accounting II AC220 Payroll Accounting AC250 Accounting Spreadsheets AC300 Federal Taxes I AC302 Federal Taxes II AC310 Intermediate Accounting I AC312 Intermediate Accounting II AC320 Cost Accounting AC330 Financial Reporting & Analysis AC340 Peachtree Accounting Supporting Major Courses - 40.5 Quarter Hours BA100 Principles of Management BA110 Principles of Marketing BA200 Principles of Insurance and Risk Mgmt. BA201 Business Law I BA230 Investments BA250 Principles of Banking BA325 Mortgage Banking IT130 Excel MA250 Mathematics of Business Finance Supporting Major Courses - 27 Quarter Hours BA100 Principles of Management BA201 Business Law I BA230 Investments BA250 Principles of Banking IT130 Excel MA250 Mathematics of Business Finance 1 Elective - 4.5 Quarter Hours 21 AIB COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAMS ACCOUNTING & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 126 Quarter Hours The Accounting and Information Technology major provides students with an opportunity to develop knowledge in areas that are in demand by employers. This program teaches analytical, theoretical, communication and computer application skills necessary for effective performance and advancement in public, private, and government careers. Core General Education Courses - 45 Quarter Hours CM100 Composition CM205 Technical Writing CM220 Speech HU200 Literature HU220 Ethics IT105 Introduction to Microsoft Office MA120 College Algebra SS100 College Foundations SS105 Introduction to Psychology SS200 Career Foundations SS240 Microeconomics Core Major Courses - 36 Quarter Hours AC200 Principles of Accounting I AC202 Principles of Accounting II AC220 Payroll Accounting AC250 Accounting Spreadsheets AC300 Federal Taxes I AC302 Federal Taxes II AC310 Intermediate Accounting I AC320 Cost Accounting Supporting Major Courses - 45 Quarter Hours BA100 Principles of Management BA201 Business Law I BA285 Project Mgmt. Theory and Application IT130 Excel IT174 Dreamweaver IT220 Helpdesk and Support Techniques IT230 Intro to PC Hardware and Technical Support IT320 Business Information Systems IT335 Advanced Excel MA250 Mathematics of Business Finance 22 AIB COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAMS BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION & FINANCIAL SERVICES 126 Quarter Hours 126 Quarter Hours The Business Administration major offers study in finance, management, small business financial planning, computer information systems, and general business. It prepares students for entry into various functional areas of business, industry, and government. Many positions lead to management and leadership positions. The Business Administration and Financial Services major offers the graduate employment opportunities in financial institutions, as well as similar opportunities in business and industry. Many positions lead to supervisory and executive responsibilities—stepping stones to becoming tomorrow’s business executives. Core General Education Courses - 45 Quarter Hours CM100 Composition CM205 Technical Writing CM220 Speech HU200 Literature HU220 Ethics IT105 Introduction to Microsoft Office MA110 Mathematics of Personal Finance SS100 College Foundations SS105 Introduction to Psychology SS200 Career Foundations SS240 Microeconomics Core General Education Courses - 45 Quarter Hours CM100 Composition CM205 Technical Writing CM220 Speech HU200 Literature HU220 Ethics IT105 Introduction to Microsoft Office MA110 Mathematics of Personal Finance SS100 College Foundations SS105 Introduction to Psychology SS200 Career Foundations SS240 Microeconomics Core Major Courses - 54 Quarter Hours BA100 Principles of Management BA110 Principles of Marketing BA130 Contemporary Leadership Theory BA201 Business Law I BA205 Human Resources Management BA210 Principles of Selling BA215 International Business BA220 Advertising BA225 Business Ethics BA230 Investments BA285 Project Mgmt. Theory and Application BA330 Entrepreneurship Core Major Courses - 54 Quarter Hours BA100 Principles of Management BA110 Principles of Marketing BA200 Principles of Insurance and Risk Mgmt. BA201 Business Law I BA205 Human Resources Management BA210 Principles of Selling BA215 International Business BA230 Investments BA250 Principles of Banking BA325 Mortgage Banking BA330 Entrepreneurship Supporting Major Courses - 27 Quarter Hours AC200 Principles of Accounting I AC202 Principles of Accounting II AC300 Federal Taxes I IT135 Excel and Access for Business MA250 Mathematics of Business Finance SS242 Macroeconomics Supporting Major Courses - 18 Quarter Hours AC200 Principles of Accounting I AC202 Principles of Accounting II IT135 Excel and Access for Business SS242 Macroeconomics 2 Electives - 9 Quarter Hours 1 Elective - 4.5 Quarter Hours 23 AIB COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAMS BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION & INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS 126 Quarter Hours 126 Quarter Hours The Business Administration and Information Technology major provides students with an opportunity to develop knowledge in introductory computer application skills while building a core general business skill set that will assist in the development or advancement of their career. The Business Administration and International Business major prepares undergraduate business students for entry-level careers in international business fields through a broad, interdisciplinary curriculum that combines theoretical and practical international business study with course work in finance, business law, accounting, management, operations, marketing and foreign language. Business majors who study international business learn how business is conducted within the United States as well as other countries, and they will travel abroad to enhance their experience. Students will learn how to serve customers in international markets and how to take a local business global. Studying international business provides an understanding of how business activities are influenced by the political, economic and cultural diversity of today’s multinational business environment. General Education Courses - 45 Quarter Hours CM100 Composition CM205 Technical Writing CM220 Speech HU200 Literature HU220 Ethics IT105 Introduction to Microsoft Office MA110 Mathematics of Personal Finance SS100 College Foundations SS105 Introduction to Psychology SS200 Career Foundations SS240 Microeconomics General Education Courses - 45 Quarter Hours CM100 Composition CM205 Technical Writing CM220 Speech HU200 Literature HU220 Ethics IT105 Introduction to Microsoft Office MA110 Mathematics of Personal Finance SS100 College Foundations SS105 Introduction to Psychology SS200 Career Foundations SS240 Microeconomics Core Major Courses - 40.5 Quarter Hours BA100 Principles of Management BA110 Principles of Marketing BA130 Contemporary Leadership Theory BA201 Business Law I BA205 Human Resources Management BA210 Principles of Selling BA215 International Business BA285 Project Mgmt. Theory and Application BA330 Entrepreneurship Core Major Courses - 45 Quarter Hours BA100 Principles of Management BA110 Principles of Marketing BA130 Contemporary Leadership Theory BA201 Business Law I BA205 Human Resources Management BA210 Principles of Selling BA215 International Business BA303 Leadership in Cultural & Global Contexts BA306 International Business Practicum BA330 Entrepreneurship Supporting Major Courses - 36 Quarter Hours AC200 Principles of Accounting I AC202 Principles of Accounting II IT135 Excel and Access for Business IT174 Dreamweaver IT220 Helpdesk and Support Techniques IT230 Intro to PC Hardware and Tech Support IT320 Business Information Systems SS242 Macroeconomics Supporting Major Courses - 36 Quarter Hours AC200 Principles of Accounting I AC202 Principles of Accounting II CM245 Practical Spanish for Business Professionals EHT216 Intercultural Communications & Customs IT135 Excel and Access for Business MA250 Mathematics of Business Finance SS120 Sociology SS242 Macroeconomics 1 Elective - 4.5 Quarter Hours 24 AIB COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAMS BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION & LEADERSHIP BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - SALES & MARKETING 126 Quarter Hours 126 Quarter Hours The Business Administration and Leadership major offers courses in a wide range of business functions, including marketing and entrepreneurship. The degree includes classes on leadership theories and practical leadership applications. Graduates may pursue leadership positions in various business disciplines. The Sales and Marketing major provides a theoretical and practical understanding of how sales and marketing relate to other function areas in business and industry. The program also develops the students’ awareness and understanding of decision-making models and the importance of practical analysis in solving problems. Graduates can pursue employment in sales management, product sales, advertising, selling and promotion, leasing, wholesaling, and other related positions. Core General Education Courses - 45 Quarter Hours CM100 Composition CM205 Technical Writing CM220 Speech HU200 Literature HU220 Ethics IT105 Introduction to Microsoft Office MA110 Mathematics of Personal Finance SS100 College Foundations SS105 Introduction to Psychology SS200 Career Foundations SS240 Microeconomics Core General Education Courses - 45 Quarter Hours CM100 Composition CM205 Technical Writing CM220 Speech HU200 Literature HU220 Ethics IT105 Introduction to Microsoft Office MA110 Mathematics of Personal Finance SS100 College Foundations SS105 Introduction to Psychology SS200 Career Foundations SS240 Microeconomics Core Major Courses - 58.5 Quarter Hours BA100 Principles of Management BA110 Principles of Marketing BA130 Contemporary Leadership Theory BA201 Business Law I BA205 Human Resources Management BA215 International Business BA225 Business Ethics BA285 Project Mgmt. Theory and Application BA300 Organizational Behavior BA303 Leadership in Cultural and Global Contexts BA314 Leading Teams in Change BA328 Leadership Applications BA330 Entrepreneurship Core Major Courses - 54 Quarter Hours BA100 Principles of Management BA110 Principles of Marketing BA130 Contemporary Leadership Theory BA201 Business Law I BA205 Human Resources Management BA210 Principles of Selling BA215 International Business BA220 Advertising BA225 Business Ethics BA285 Project Mgmt. Theory and Application BA310 Marketing Research BA330 Entrepreneurship Supporting Major Courses - 18 Quarter Hours AC200 Principles of Accounting I AC202 Principles of Accounting II SS120 Sociology SS242 Macroeconomics Supporting Major Courses - 22.5 Quarter Hours AC200 Principles of Accounting I AC202 Principles of Accounting II IT135 Excel and Access for Business MA250 Mathematics of Business Finance SS242 Macroeconomics 1 Elective - 4.5 Quarter Hours 1 Elective - 4.5 Quarter Hours 25 AIB COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAMS SPORTS & EVENT MANAGEMENT EVENT, HOSPITALITY & TOURISM MANAGEMENT 126 Quarter Hours 126 Quarter Hours Sports and Event Management is a focused business major designed to provide students with opportunities to pursue careers in the areas of sports & event management. Topics studied include: operations, marketing, finance, promotion, advertising and sales. Graduates from the program will be prepared to seek entry-level positions in the following areas: sports information, facilities management, community sports program management, sports marketing, sports administration, event marketing and management, sports and event promotions, corporate sales for sports and events, fitness and recreation club management, resort and tourism management, nonprofit management and many other sports and event related positions. The Event, Hospitality and Tourism Management major prepares students to succeed in the event, hospitality and tourism industry. Specific industry knowledge, customer service and human relation skills gained will help create a successful graduate. Students will be able to apply computer and communication skills along with selling and marketing knowledge to a wide variety of positions within the event, hospitality and tourism industry. The knowledge and skills gained will allow students to develop professionally and socially within ever-changing and diversified environments. Core General Education Courses - 45 Quarter Hours CM100 Composition CM205 Technical Writing CM220 Speech HU200 Literature HU220 Ethics IT105 Introduction to Microsoft Office MA110 Mathematics of Personal Finance SS100 College Foundations SS105 Introduction to Psychology SS200 Career Foundations SS240 Microeconomics Core General Education Courses - 45 Quarter Hours CM100 Composition CM205 Technical Writing CM220 Speech HU200 Literature HU220 Ethics IT105 Introduction to Microsoft Office MA110 Mathematics of Personal Finance SS100 College Foundations SS105 Introduction to Psychology SS200 Career Foundations SS240 Microeconomics Core Major Courses - 58.5 Quarter Hours BA205 Human Resources Management BA210 Principles of Selling EHT119 Introduction to Meeting Planning EHT210 Tour Organization and Group Logistics EHT216 Intercultural Communications and Customs EHT337 Essentials of Event Management SE115 Principles of Sports Management SE117 Principles of Sports and Event Marketing SE240 Media Relations and Sports Information OR BA245 Public Relations SE255 Sports and Event Facilities Management SE317 Legal Liability in Recreation, Sports and Tourism SE360 Sports and Event Finance SE375 Sports and Event Management Internship Core Major Courses - 45 Quarter Hours EHT113 Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism EHT116 Quality Hospitality Management EHT119 Introduction to Meeting Planning EHT120 Airline Computer Reservations EHT121 Selling Global Destinations EHT123 Introduction to Catering Management EHT210 Tour Organization and Group Logistics EHT216 Intercultural Communications and Customs EHT337 Essentials of Event Management EHT377 Event, Hospitality and Tourism Practicum Supporting Major Courses - 36 Quarter Hours AC200 Principles of Accounting I AC202 Principles of Accounting II BA110 Principles of Marketing BA201 Business Law I BA210 Principles of Selling BA330 Entrepreneurship IT135 Excel and Access for Business SS242 Macroeconomics Supporting Major Courses -18 Quarter Hours AC200 Principles of Accounting I AC202 Principles of Accounting II IT135 Excel and Access for Business SS242 Macroeconomics 1 Elective - 4.5 Quarter Hours 26 AIB COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAMS MEDIA COMMUNICATION GENERAL STUDIES 126 Quarter Hours 126 Quarter Hours The Media Communication major provides students with a solid foundation in all aspects of contemporary business communication, from writing and speech to video production and web design. Graduates will be prepared to serve in corporate communications capacities of any scale in positions from production to management of communications. The General Studies major is designed to provide graduates with the skills and knowledge required to successfully continue to the next level of higher education. The curriculum provides a solid foundation in business administration, communications, and information technology. This major provides students with a variety of business-related experiences to help prepare them for the ever-changing business environment. Core General Education Course - 45 Quarter Hours CM100 Composition CM205 Technical Writing CM220 Speech HU200 Literature HU220 Ethics IT105 Introduction to Microsoft Office MA110 Mathematics of Personal Finance SS100 College Foundations SS105 Introduction to Psychology SS200 Career Foundations SS240 Microeconomics Core General Education Course - 45 Quarter Hours CM100 Composition CM205 Technical Writing CM220 Speech HU200 Literature HU220 Ethics IT105 Introduction to Microsoft Office MA110 Mathematics of Personal Finance SS100 College Foundations SS105 Introduction to Psychology SS200 Career Foundations SS240 Microeconomics Core Major Courses - 36 Quarter Hours CM150 Small-Group Communication CM160 Electronic Journalism CM210 Digital Photography with Photoshop CM250 Graphic Design CM305 Advanced Composition CM315 Nonverbal Communications CM325 Interpersonal Audience Analysis HU210 Introduction to Film Supporting Major Courses - 13.5 Quarter Hours AC100 Introduction to Accounting BA100 Principles of Management IT135 Excel and Access for Business Concentration Areas - 18 Quarter Hours (Choose 1 class from each of the following areas.) Accounting - 4.5 Quarter Hours AC200 Principles of Accounting I AC220 Payroll Accounting Supporting Major Courses - 36 Quarter Hours AC100 Introduction to Accounting BA100 Principles of Management BA110 Principles of Marketing BA220 Advertising BA245 Public Relations BA285 Project Mgmt. Theory and Application IT174 Dreamweaver EHT216 Intercultural Communication and Customs Business Administration - 4.5 Quarter Hours BA110 Principles of Marketing BA130 Contemporary Leadership Theory BA201 Business Law I BA205 Human Resources Management BA210 Principles of Selling BA215 International Business BA220 Advertising BA225 Business Ethics 2 Electives - 9 Quarter Hours GENERAL STUDIES continued on next page » 27 AIB COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAMS GENERAL STUDIES (continued) BA230 BA300 BA303 Investments Organizational Behavior Leadership in Cultural and Global Contexts Communications - 4.5 Quarter Hours CM150 Small Group Communication CM160 Electronic Journalism CM210 Digital Photography with Photoshop CM250 Graphic Design CM325 Interpersonal Audience Analysis CM360 Business Video EHT216 Intercultural Communication and Customs Information Technology - 4.5 Quarter Hours IT120 Word IT130 Excel IT174 Dreamweaver IT220 Helpdesk and Support Techniques IT230 Introduction to PC Hardware and Technical Support IT335 Advanced Excel 11 Electives - 49.5 Quarter Hours Choose any 11 classes offered at AIB that have not previously been taken. Some classess may require a prerequisite. 28 AIB COLLEGE OF BUSINESS COURSE DESCRIPTIONS The following are standard, approved courses. Availability of any course depends on scheduling and student needs at the time. Some classes may be taught day, online or in blended format only. ACCOUNTING AC100 Introduction to Accounting 4.5hrs An introduction to the basic accounting principles and practices as used in a doubleentry system. Emphasis is on analyzing and recording business transactions and preparing financial statements. AC200 Principles of Accounting I 4.5 hrs This course provides an introduction to basic double-entry accounting theory, principles, and practices. In addition to analyzing and recording of business transactions and preparation of financial statements, the class will also study deferrals, accruals, cash, inventories, internal controls and some accounting systems design. AC202 Principles of Accounting II 4.5 hrs Prerequisite: AC200 A continuation of basic accounting principles applied to receivables, long-term assets, payroll, and current liabilities. An introduction to accounting for corporations, partnerships and limited liability corporations is also presented. Included is preparation of the statement of cash flows and financial statement analysis. AC220 Payroll Accounting 4.5 hrs Prerequisites: AC100 or AC200, and IT105 A study of personnel and payroll accounting with focus on the maintenance of a payroll register, employee earnings records, and the preparation of federal and state government reports. Also emphasized are old-age and survivors’ benefits and taxes, federal and state unemployment compensation and taxes, and other income tax withholdings. Fair Labor Standards Act requirements are reviewed. Students complete a payroll project on a computer. AC250 Accounting Spreadsheets 4.5 hrs Prerequisites: AC202 and IT130 The course will emphasize accounting transactions and problems common to most businesses. The accounting transactions and problems will be analyzed and then solutions recorded on an accounting spreadsheet. AC300 Federal Taxes I 4.5 hrs Prerequisite: AC202 A study of federal tax rules and related accounting principles. Course covers all pertinent phases of individual federal income tax. This includes inclusions and exclusions, deductions for adjusted gross income, and itemized deductions. to cost-volume-profit relationships, pricing and profitability analysis, and capital investment. Also covered are activity-based management, quality costs, and productivity measurement. AC302 Federal Taxes II 4.5 hrs Prerequisite: AC300 The course will include preparation of Form 1040 and most related schedules and forms related to individual tax preparation. Tax rules for depreciation and property transactions will be covered. Also included is taxation of corporations. AC330 Financial Reporting and 4.5 hrs Analysis Prerequisites: AC310 and AC320 This course will concentrate on the reading, referencing and review of financial statements and note disclosures. Case studies and a company's annual report will be analyzed to identify financial information and trends. AC310 Intermediate Accounting I 4.5 hrs Prerequisite: AC250 A comprehensive study of the use of accounting principles and concepts as they relate to financial statements. Studied in detail are current assets including cash, temporary investments, receivables, and inventories. AC312 Intermediate Accounting II 4.5 hrs Prerequisites: AC310 and MA250 Continued study of balance sheet items. Course includes a study of the procedures employed in accounting for inventories, buildings, equipment, intangible assets, and long-term investments. Additional areas of concentration include current, contingent, and long-term liabilities and accounting for stockholder equity in a corporation. AC313 Intermediate Accounting III 4.5 hrs Prerequisite: AC312 This course will concentrate on the reading, preparation, and analysis of common financial disclosures of a business including leases, income taxes, pensions, derivatives, and contingencies. Also included will be other dimensions of financial reporting such as earnings per share and accounting changes and error corrections. AC320 Cost Accounting 4.5 hrs Prerequisite: AC250 An introduction to the principles and procedures of cost accounting. Emphasis is on the procedures used in accounting for materials, labor, and factory overhead in a job cost system. Also covered are process cost systems, standard costing, and cost allocation. AC321 Cost Management 4.5 hrs Prerequisite: AC320 A study of the application of cost procedures 29 AC340 Peachtree Accounting 4.5 hrs Prerequisites: AC220 and AC310 The student functions as a computer accounting specialist for a business organization by converting a company’s manual accounting system to a computerized accounting system. The student records business events, makes adjusting journal entries, and prepares interim and year-ended management reports using a commercial software package. The student is responsible for the design, testing, and accuracy of the company’s information reporting system. AC355 Principles of Corporate Finance 4.5 hrs Prerequisites: AC312 and MA250 Students will study and apply financial models that assist management in making decisions to maximize the use of limited corporate resources. The emphasis of this class will be on investing and financing decisions that a corporation typically faces. AC405 Advanced Taxation 4.5 hrs Prerequisite: AC302 Course will focus on how management and business owners determine the impact of income taxes on business transactions. This course will review tax planning strategies business owners use to minimize income tax expense and will also review current tax law updates. AC410 Advanced Accounting 4.5 hrs Prerequisite: AC313 This course includes a review of the equity method of accounting for investments. The emphasis of this course will be the application of accounting theory to consolidated financial statements, including the elimination of inter-company transactions under the equity method. Also included is an introduction to foreign currency transactions. AIB COLLEGE OF BUSINESS COURSE DESCRIPTIONS AC415 Governmental and 4.5 hrs Nonprofit Accounting Prerequisite: AC313 This course focuses on the theory and practice of accounting and financial reporting for governmental entities and not-for-profit organizations. AC420 Forensic Accounting 4.5 hrs Prerequisites: AC313 Course will present strategies and tactics essential to investigative accounting. The course will include an introduction to forensic accounting, how to analyze and interpret financial statements to detect fraud and other misstatements, proper documentation techniques and an introduction to cybercrimes. AC430 Introduction to Auditing 4.5 hrs Prerequisite: AC313 This course will focus on the major steps in the audit process, audit documentation, sampling techniques, internal controls, financial statement testing, and audit reports. AC450 Financial Statement Analysis 4.5 hrs Prerequisites: AC410 A review of terms, concepts, and principles used to prepare and analyze financial statements. Company annual reports are used to apply ratio and trend analysis to determine liquidity, debt paying ability, and profitability. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION BA100 Principles of Management 4.5 hrs The purpose of this survey course is to introduce the general principles of management applicable to any organization with an established set of goals or objectives. This course analyzes the major managerial functions of planning, organizing and staffing, leading (leadership and motivation), and controlling (monitoring and evaluating). Also covered are managerial ethics and corporate social responsibility. BA110 Principles of Marketing 4.5 hrs A strategic marketing management approach to the problems of modern-day marketing including market opportunity analysis, target market selection, marketing mix development (i.e., product development and management, channels of distribution, promotion, [advertising, personal selling, sales promotion, public relations and publicity], pricing policies and tactics), and the management of marketing activities. The world of e-business is explored from both a marketing and consumer point of view. Marketing ethics is also discussed. BA130 Contemporary Leadership 4.5 hrs Theory The focus of this course is the selfexamination of skills, personality, attitudes, and behaviors to increase self-awareness of leadership competencies. Students will also investigate principles and theories of leadership. Concepts of leadership are analyzed by studying leaders in business. BA200 Principles of Insurance and 4.5 hrs Risk Management This course will introduce students to the risk management process used in the insurance industry. The course includes an introduction to the various insurance products and terminology. Employment opportunities and career paths in the insurance field are also explored. demonstrating the product, negotiation/ overcoming sales resistance, closing the sale, and service after the sale, to provide the foundation for a long-term relationship. Selling is explored in a traditional model as well as in the dot.com environment. BA215 International Business 4.5 hrs This survey course offers a managerial approach to international business with an emphasis on preparing students to operate in the international market place. Topics to be covered are the world’s marketplaces, including: managing international business and managing international business operations. BA220 Advertising 4.5 hrs Prerequisite: BA110 or SE117 A general approach to the advertising function and the development of a complete advertising campaign from marketing goals. Studied are marketing research techniques, target market identification, and the creative, production and media functions, as BA201 Business Law I 4.5 hrs well as the coordination of personal selling, An introduction to business law and the role sales promotion, and public relations and of business law in today’s legal environment. publicity with the advertising campaign. Topics examined and analyzed will include: the The advertising agency and the advertising court system, common law, civil law, criminal department of a firm are also examined. law, and administrative law, government regulation of business, contract law, personal BA225 Business Ethics 4.5 hrs property, and bailment. This course covers ethical and social issues that affect contemporary American business, including BA205 Human Resources 4.5 hrs examination and analysis of many types of ethical Management dilemmas currently facing businesses and business Management of people in the workplace, people. Topics include personal honesty, employee including human resources planning, screening, employee privacy, sexual harassment, organizing, leading, and controlling. The whistle-blowing, workplace safety, advertising role of the human resource department content, product safety, and quality. in an organization is discussed as well as the human resource functions of EEO, job BA230 Investments 4.5 hrs analysis/job design/job description, human An introduction to the language of financial resources staffing plan, recruiting, selecting, securities. The focus is on stocks and bonds and orientation, training, career development, the financial market in which they are traded. appraising performance, compensation, employee benefits, safety and health, and BA245 Public Relations 4.5 hrs employee discipline. Public relations is a planned process to influence public opinion. Topics studied include the history BA210 Principles of Selling 4.5 hrs of the profession, key conceptual framework areas Prerequisite: BA110 or SE117 that underpin the field, the field’s most important Relationship selling utilizing a consultative constituencies, the primary technical skills that style to establish and maintain long-term public relations professionals must possess, and partnerships is examined as a career. The challenges and opportunities presented to public consultative style emphasizes social and relations in the 21st century. business contact, information gathering through needs discovery, counseling and consulting, recommending a solution, translating features to benefits, 30 AIB COLLEGE OF BUSINESS COURSE DESCRIPTIONS BA250 Principles of Banking 4.5 hrs Students investigate various principles, practices, and theories used in commercial banking. Credit unions, savings and loans, finance companies, and other financial intermediaries are compared to domestic bank operations. Various financial regulatory institutions are also to be studied. BA285 Project Management Theory 4.5 hrs and Application An integrated study of the many concepts, skills, tools, and techniques involved in project management. Project management issues and documentation are addressed in a microcomputer-based environment using the MicroSoft Project software. Team concepts to problem definitions and solutions are emphasized. Students are required to develop, manage, and present a project. BA300 Organizational Behavior 4.5 hrs Prerequisites: BA100, SE115 or EHT116 This course is designed to provide students with a conceptual and empirical understanding of the structure and function of human behavior in organizations. The course will examine specific topics to which leaders of today’s organizations must give attention. Topics which will be explored include: behavioral influences which affect productivity, organizational effectiveness and efficiency, perception, motivation, decision making, communication, leadership, job and organizational design, group behavior, organizational power, politics, and change. BA303 Leadership in Cultural 4.5 hrs and Global Contexts Prerequisite: BA130 This course is a comparative study of leadership in other cultures and in crosscultural organizations. Additionally, topics include cultural influences on leadership and the relationship between leaders and followers in differing cultures. This course will help students gain the skills needed to adapt and lead effectively in unfamiliar cultures and cross-cultural settings. BA306 International Business 4.5 hrs Practicum A blend of research, theory, hands-on experience, and critical thinking, the International Business Practicum offers students an immersion in international business, including international research, operations, marketing, accounting, human resource management, procurement, legal, advertising, and sales, as well as exposure to the skills required to successfully adapt to a different culture, over a 7 – 10 day period while living and traveling in a foreign market. Students will visit host country businesses and learn how to adapt and function in a different cultural environment. Pre-trip academic work is required. There is an additional cost for this course beyond the tuition fee. BA310 Marketing Research 4.5 hrs Prerequisite: BA110 or SE117 The role of marketing research in a modern marketing system is viewed as an information-gathering and decision-making management tool. The course examines research from the perspective of both the manager and researchers and explores the basic stages of the research process which includes formulating the problem(s), determining research design(s), determining the data-collection method(s), designing the data collection form(s), sampling and data collection, data analysis, and preparing research reports. The role of e-business in marketing research will also be explored. BA313 Business Law II 4.5 hrs Prerequisite: BA201 or SE317 This course examines the legal rights and responsibilities of people in both the public and private sectors. It is designed to give students a basic understanding of the rights and responsibilities of parties in contractual and employment relationships. Students will also review legal issues involving debtor/ creditor and insurance law. To accomplish these objectives, students will analyize current events, legal conflicts, and ethical dilemmas, in addition to reading the text. BA314 Leading Teams in Change 4.5 hrs Prerequisite: BA130 Building on concepts and theories learned in Contemporary Leadership Theory, students will begin the examination of behaviors, methods, and contexts of leadership and change. Students will be able to choose the appropriate strategies and opportunities to lead individuals, teams, departments, and/ or organizations in a constantly changing environment. BA316 Nonprofit Management 4.5 hrs This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to explore and develop an understanding of the fundamentals in the management of a nonprofit organization. Topics 31 which will be studied include: working with boards of directors; volunteer management including the recruitment, retention and recognition of volunteers; the many faces of fundraising; program development and delivery; advocacy in the nonprofit organization; types of services provided; nonprofit budgeting; communication; and working with the media. BA323 Consumer Behavior 4.5 hrs This course is an interdisciplinary approach to the analysis and interpretation of consumer buying habits and motives and the resultant purchase of goods and services. The purchaser’s psychological, economic, and sociocultural actions and reactions are examined. Students will study factors affecting buying behavior in consumer markets and their relationship in developing marketing strategies. BA325 Mortgage Banking 4.5 hrs Prerequisites: BA250 and MA250 The language, terms, history, loan flow, secondary market, loan types, and servicing requirements of the mortgage banking industry are studied. Application to reallife lending scenarios is emphasized. Background in real estate is provided to acquaint students with the appropriate real estate concepts and laws applicable to the mortgage industry. BA327 Sales Management 4.5 hrs Prerequisites: BA100, SE115 or EHT116 Functional aspects of sales force management are studied including: personal selling methods; procedures for recruiting, selecting, and training new salespeople; compensation and expense control systems; sales force motivation and supervision; methods of territorial and quota assignments; sales department budgets; distribution-dealer relationships; and other selected topics. BA328 Leadership Applications 4.5 hrs Prerequisites: BA130, BA300, BA303 and BA314 Students assess and reflect on their own leadership experiences and continue developing leadership skills. Students demonstrate knowledge about leadership themes and understanding of the essential attributes of leadership. Students apply the skills and learning to business simulations. BA330 Entrepreneurship 4.5 hrs Prerequisite: AC202 This course is an introduction to small business management in relation to the startup, buying, or franchising of a AIB COLLEGE OF BUSINESS COURSE DESCRIPTIONS small business. Topics include forming the organization; creating a competitive advantage; developing a marketing and management plan; projecting financial requirements, and creating an exit strategy. Students use this knowledge to create a business plan. BA333 Managerial Communications4.5 hrs Prerequisites: BA100, SE115 or EHT116 Students will study communication in managerial situations, including motivating employees, persuading management, building consensus, introducing change, explaining financial situations, providing and receiving feedback, getting a proposal adopted, making a sale, coordinating strategy, interacting with media, managing meetings, and making the best use of the technology available. Also addressed are personal and organizational ethics, and multicultural and electronic communication. BA335 E-Management 4.5 hrs Prerequisites: BA100, SE115 or EHT116 The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the implications of an Internetbased society. Knowledge, skills, and abilities gained from previous business courses will be applied to an online environment. An assessment of advantages and disadvantages of an online environment, as well as the possibilities available for businesses, will be discussed. BA355 Corporate Finance 4.5 hrs Prerequisites: MA110, AC200 and AC202 Students will study and apply financial models that assist management in making decisions to maximize the use of limited corporate resources. The emphasis of this class will be on the time value of money, the relationship of risk and reward, sources of capital and capital budgeting which together will provide the basis for making corporate decisions. BA390 Purchasing Management 4.5 hrs Prerequisites: BA100, SE115 or EHT116 This course provides the student with an understanding of the principles of purchasing materials and supply management. Emphasis is placed on the importance of these principles in the development of quality products and services and to profitable relations with suppliers, employees, and customers. Areas of study include quality, price, supplier selection, outsourcing, purchasing services, information flows, legal aspects, purchasing procedures and strategies, and international purchasing. BA400 Community Success 4.5 hrs Prerequisite: BA310 Community Success is a marketing applications course that is designed for business administration students interested in community work, as well as local leaders involved in community and economic development. The course is rooted in real world experience, and affirmed in the works of Suzanne W. Morse, author of Smart Communities, Richard Karlgaard, author of Life.2.0, Philip Kotler, author of Marketing Places, and Cornelia and Jan Flora, authors of Rural Communities, Legacy & Change. Highlights of this course include seven key leverage points, an exclusive model for community success, a process to guide implementation, plus tools and tips that can help students administer the program in communities of all kinds. of vocabulary is included. Supplementary classroom materials include speed reading activities. BA450 Production and Operations 4.5 hrs Management Prerequisites: BA100, SE115 or EHT116 This course will study the application of the principles of management to the planning, control, design, operation, and updating of operational systems both in the manufacturing and service sectors. Students will become familiar with the various operations management decisions required in managing a manufacturing or service business. Analytical models which support these decisions will be presented and discussed. Students will become familiar with application of these principles and models through analysis of actual firms and manufacturing and service firm cases. CM160 Electronic Journalism 4.5 hrs Prerequisite: CM100 This course examines the evolving journalistic style of online publications. The unique attributes of electronic journalism will be explored, analyzed, and applied. BA490 Strategic Management 4.5 hrs Prerequisites: BA100, SE115 or EHT116; and BA390 This course will study strategy formulation, implementation, evaluation, and control in today’s organizations, with an emphasis on strategic planning and decision making. Also studied is the formulation and implementation of corporate and business strategies to achieve the objectives of the organization. This emphasizes environmental, industry, and competitor analysis and includes stakeholder analysis of government, community, consumers, employees, and the natural environment. COMMUNICATIONS CM010 College Reading 4.5 hrs A course in reading development emphasizing comprehension, retention, visual skills, and reading rate. A review 32 CM100 Composition 4.5 hrs This course is designed to improve a student’s written communication. Students will work on writing abilities while learning to incoporate grammar skills. CM150 Small Group Communication 4.5 hrs Students will gain competence in small group communication through an understanding of group dynamics and communication theory. This course will emphasize the unique nature of every small group, paying special attention to the role of communication in achieving the group’s goals and the barriers to effective communication in one-on-one, e-mail, and meeting settings. CM205 Technical Writing 4.5 hrs Prerequisite: CM100 This course examines the fundamentals of style, form, and technique of business communication. Students will learn how to write clear and accurate letters, memorandums, and business reports. There will be lectures and examination of samples and reviews of the individual’s writing. Included will be written communications of the employment process such as resumes, cover letters, etc. CM210 Digital Photography 4.5 hrs with Photoshop Prerequisite: IT105, a laptop computer, and digital camera This course will introduce students to the elements of photographic communication in the electronic age. Subjects will include the camera, lighting, picture composition, color, and the use of Photoshop for basic photo correction and cropping. CM220 Speech 4.5 hrs Prerequisite: CM100 Course centers on development of clear, wellorganized, effective oral communication through various types of speaking situations. Key topics include persuasion, demonstration, informative, panel, and special-occasion speaking. Students will also participate in a mock interview. AIB COLLEGE OF BUSINESS COURSE DESCRIPTIONS CM245 Practical Spanish for 4.5 hrs Business Professionals A survey of the fundamentals of the Spanish language. The emphasis of this class will be on the use of Spanish, in both written and verbal forms, in the business world. CM250 Graphic Design 4.5 hrs Prerequisites: CM160 and CM210 Page layout, typography, art, and the principles of visual communication will be taught. Students will refine their abilities through the application of concepts on projects for class and for the College. Photoshop and InDesign will be used to create print publications. CM305 Advanced Composition 4.5 hrs Prerequisite: CM100 This course builds upon students’ basic writing skills with the addition of logic and rhetoric, as well as advanced research strategies. Students will write a persuasive research paper demonstrating their mastery of these communication skills. CM315 Nonverbal Communications 4.5 hrs Prerequisite: EHT216 This course will focus on both intentional and unintentional messages sent without the use of words from either the message source or the environment. The roles of touch, proximity, paralanguage, volume, gestures, intonation, setting, and related factors will be analyzed for their ability to reinforce, substitute and interfere with a message. Students will create and deliver effective messages optimizing nonverbal and verbal choices. CM325 Interpersonal Audience 4.5 hrs Analysis Prerequisites: CM150, CM220 and CM315 This course will focus on strengthening interpersonal relationship-building, creating persuasive communications, effective leadership and enhanced problem-solving. Students will develop an attitude of confidence and enthusiasm in their face-to-face dealings with others. CM330 Grant Proposal Writing and 4.5 hrs Non-Profit Communications Prerequisites: CM205 and CM380 This advanced writing course focuses on writing argument-based grants, proposals, fellowship applications, and other documents for nonprofits. Students will craft a number of grant proposals and will also peer-review classmates' drafts. CM340 Social Media and Culture 4.5 hrs Prerequisites: CM205 and CM325 This course will teach students how to use the major tools in social media with a focus on best use. Students will evaluate social media communications to help them reach personal and professional goals. Student will examine and analyze the ways in which social media and networking interact with culture. CM360 Business Video 4.5 hrs Prerequisites: CM220, CM250 and CM380 Synthesizing all they have learned about photography, graphic design, speech, and written communication, students will produce video for the Internet, document presentations, create instructional programming, craft video news releases, and coordinate event coverage. CM370 Media Law and Ethics 4.5 hrs Prerequisite: HU220 Students will develop an understanding and appreciation of legal and ethical issues in media. Case studies involving current legal and ethical issues will be analyzed and critiqued. CM375 Communications 4.5 hrs Internship Prerequisites: CM160, CM210 and CM360 Students will apply their classroom learning to the working world. They will work for actual employers on actual projects, applying what they have learned in the classroom and gaining a better understanding of the field they have chosen to enter. Students must work at least 100 hours, reflect on the experience in an essay, and obtain an employer evaluation upon completion of the internship. CM410 Electronic Media Seminar 4.5 hrs Prerequisites: CM340 and CM370 This course will investigate the way electronic media impacts business communications. The benefits, opportunities, and dangers of utilizing contemporary media will be explored. Evolving communication channels will be examined and appraised in the fundamentals of style, form and technique for successful business communication practices. CM430 Contemporary 4.5 hrs Communication Issues Prerequisites: CM360 and CM410 Current selected topics in the field of communications will be addressed. Possible topics will include current affairs, ethics, communication theory, communications management and trends. Guest speakers, Web sites, newspapers and magazines will be analyzed and critiqued. 33 CM450 Multimedia Communication 4.5 hrs Strategies Prerequisites: CM360 and CM 410 This course entails the evaluation and development of effective Web content using words, pictures, and sound. Students will design multimedia communication using current guidelines with photographs, lists and tables to illustrate the key concepts behind writing nonlinear, interactive stories; creating succinct and clear copy; and working compelling images, motion graphics, and sound into digital communication. EVENT, HOSPITALITY & TOURISM MANAGEMENT EHT113 Introduction to Hospitality 4.5 hrs and Tourism This course will introduce the students to the exciting and growing hospitality, meeting and tourism industry. Career paths, organizational structure, the importance of customer service and the characteristics of hotels, county clubs, casino, cruise lines and the meeting industry will be discussed. Students will learn the role that management, selling and marketing play in the successful operation of hospitality, meeting and tourism related businesses. EHT116 Quality Hospitality 4.5 hrs Management Prerequisite: EHT113 Students will learn how management concepts relate specifically to the tourism and hospitality industry. Students will learn to improve their leadership and management skills as management issues such as communications, goal setting, high performance teams and employee empowerment, along with coaching and conflict management are studied. EHT119 Introduction to Meeting 4.5 hrs Planning Students will be introduced to the meeting, exposition, event and convention (MEEC) industry. Areas of concentration include the key players in the industry such as Destination Management Organizations, meeting and convention venues and service contractors. The elements of planning and producing MEEC events will also be covered including food and beverage, legal issues, technology, green meetings and social responsibility and international aspects of MEEC planning. Students will be introduced AIB COLLEGE OF BUSINESS COURSE DESCRIPTIONS to Delphi, the world's leading sales and catering system used by major hotel chains to manage their meeting, event and catering needs. EHT120 Airline Computer 4.5 hrs Reservations Students will be introduced to the Apollo Airline Reservation System used by United Airlines and travel agencies around the country. This course concentrates on scheduling airline reservations, displaying fares and rules, building and completing an airline reservation. In addition to this, students will learn how to explain all rules, restrictions, and requirements for all airline, car, and hotel reservations. Students will gain a thorough understanding of airline fare and ticketing requirements, along with car and hotel policies. EHT121 Selling Global Destinations 4.5 hrs Concentration will be on features of global destinations that are important tourist, meeting and event destinations. Students will learn the importance of matching travelers to appropriate destinations based on the traveler's interest and motivation. Key attractions and features of major cities, itinerary planning, transportation and hotel options, climate and international travel documentation will be studied. Students will be introduced to airport/city codes along with global map study. EHT123 Introduction to Catering 4.5 hrs Management Students will be introduced to the generally accepted principles and procedures of catering, one of the fastest growing segments of the food and beverage industry. Students will gain a perspective of the various types of catering businesses including the skills and knowledge necessary to be successful. Areas of concentration include planning, developing, implementing and supervising a catering function. Students will also learn to use the Delphi Banquet Event Order (BEO) program. Delphi is the world's leading sales and catering system used by major hotel chains to manage their meeting, event and catering needs. EHT210 Tour Organization and 4.5 hrs Group Logistics This class will introduce the students to the process of organizing tours and the logistics of group or team travel. The major components of a tour and their application in the tour creation and transportation process will be discussed. The students will learn the role that air and ground transportation, hotel accommodations, food and beverage and attractions play in the creation of a tour and in the logistics of accommodating, hosting and transporting large groups or teams. EHT216 Intercultural 4.5 hrs Communications and Customs Students will be introduced to the core concepts of intercultural communications to develop the knowledge, understanding and skills to effectively communicate within a globally diverse workplace. To increase cultural understanding, students will study worldwide cultural customs, religious beliefs and intercultural communication in the context of tourism. and colonialism, the French Revolution and Napoleon, the development and spread of the Industrial Revolution, Marxism and Communism, global rearrangements of the twentieth century, decline of European colonialism, and contemporary conditions will be studied. HUMANITIES HU200 Literature 4.5 hrs Prerequisite: CM100 Introduction to the study and appreciation of fiction, poetry, and drama. Basic critical approaches are emphasized, and a broad range of authors from a variety of cultural and ethnic groups and a wide span of historical periods are presented. Students will respond to literature through discussion and written analysis. EHT337 Essentials of Event 4.5 hrs Management Prerequisite: EHT119 Students will gain an understanding of the main elements of event planning including designing, planning, budgeting, marketing, site selection, food and beverage, entertainment and staging. Students will be introduced to the Cvent event booking program used by event planners and hotel sales departments to request and confirm event space. Students have the opportunity to become Cvent Certified. Students will also learn to use the Delphi diagraming program. Delphi is the world's leading sales and catering system used by major hotel chains to manage their meeting, event and catering needs. HU210 Introduction to Film 4.5 hrs This course examines the American film from three perspectives: production technique, history, and the interplay of Hollywood genres and societal forces. Students will view, analyze, and discuss several notable films in relation to assigned textbook readings. EHT377 Event, Hospitality and 4.5 hrs Tourism Practicum Prerequisite: EHT337 This course is specifically designed for preparing students to enter a career in the event, hospitality or tourism industry. Students will participate in an internship at an industry- related business to gain work experience and apply industry specific skills learned at AIB. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY HISTORY HIST150 Western Civilization 4.5 hrs This course is an introduction to the history of western civilization from 1500 to the present. The influence of European expansionism 34 HU220 Ethics 4.5 hrs This course introduces students to the major ethical theories of the Western tradition as advocated by their key historical proponents. Topics include both normative ethics and metaethics. Students will apply ethical perspectives to modern cases, participating in class discussions and writing short essays to support their positions. IT105 Introduction to Microsoft 4.5 hrs Office This course uses project-based applications to teach the fundamentals of the Microsoft Office suite – specifically, Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Students will demonstrate software proficiency through creation of professional documents. IT120 Word 4.5 hrs Students will learn the most important topics of Microsoft Word 2007. Students learn how to create, edit and format documents and multiple-page reports, desktop publishing, mail merge, Web page creation and advanced techniques, such as automating work and using advanced on-screen forms. AIB COLLEGE OF BUSINESS COURSE DESCRIPTIONS IT130 Excel 4.5 hrs Prerequisite: IT105 The emphasis in this course is on problem solving and developing critical thinking skills necessary to apply the Excel spreadsheet tool in the business world. This course covers the use of Excel in planning, building, testing, and documenting worksheets; formatting and printing; using functions, formulas and absolute cell references; and simple Visual Basic macros. IT135 Excel and Access for Business 4.5 hrs Prerequisite: IT105 This course covers the basic concepts in Excel and Access with a focus on business needs. The course covers the use of Excel in planning, building, testing, and documenting worksheets; formatting and printing; and using functions, formulas, and absolute cell references. In Access the course covers basic database concepts of creating, modifying, and maintaining databases. Working with tables, queries, forms, and reports is included. IT174 Dreamweaver 4.5 hrs Prerequisite: IT105 This hands-on course provides coverage of Dreamweaver, including Web page creation, site management, HTML, and dynamic pages. Students will learn how to integrate tables, forms, audio, images, and video and become familiar with navigation, formatting, and cascading style sheets. An overview of good planning and designing techniques is also included for creating successful pages. IT220 Helpdesk and Support 4.5 hrs Techniques In this course, students will focus on technology, business, and communication skills needed to succeed as a helpdesk professional. Skills and strategies for decision making, successful verbal and written communication with clients, and determining user needs will be explored. Operations of a helpdesk, including tracking and performance tools, will also be reviewed. IT230 Introduction to PC Hardware 4.5 hrs and Technical Support Prerequisite: IT105 A course in providing technical support for microcomputer users in a business environment. Includes extensive instruction in PC hardware and peripheral devices, PC operating systems, hardware diagnostic techniques, and software troubleshooting. IT320 Business Information 4.5 hrs Systems This course examines the use of information systems in organizational settings. Topics include acquisition, management, use and control of information systems, and their impact on individuals and organizations. Emphasis is on the business manager’s role in developing and managing information systems. MUSIC IT335 Advanced Excel 4.5 hrs Prerequisite: IT130 This course will utilize advanced macros, charts, and functions as well as the advanced tools of PivotTables, Data Tables, Goal Seek, Solver and Scenarios to help management make financial decisions. SCIENCE MATH MA110 Mathematics of Personal 4.5 hrs Finance The application of basic math skills to practical and personal business-related problems in the areas of retailing, simple interest, borrowing money, credit cards, compound interest, annuities, investment ideas, payroll, taxes, and insurance. MA120 College Algebra 4.5 hrs The study of the algebraic concepts involved in solving, graphing, and analyzing linear, quadratic, polynominal and exponential functions, systems of linear and nonlinear equations and the conic sections. MA250 Mathematics of Business 4.5 hrs Finance An in-depth study of the mathematics used in business management with emphasis on the time value of money and including such topics as simple and compound interest, present and future values, discounting procedures, annuities, and amortization of debts. MA310 Essential Statistics 4.5 hrs An introduction to the field of statistics including types of data, how data is gathered, descriptive statistics, probability theory, types of distributions, and statistical inference (e.g., building confidence intervals and testing hypotheses). 35 MSC110 Music Appreciation 4.5 hrs This course is designed to increase the student’s awareness and enjoyment of diverse styles of music from ancient music to the present. The objective is to help students become effective listeners and intelligent consumers of music and culture. SCI100 Environmental Science 4.5 hrs An introduction to the study of the environment and human impacts on different aspects of the environment. Areas of focus will be introduction to ecology, population dynamics, hydrology and the study of the environmental impact of resource use, waste generation, energy generation, and overpopulation. SOCIAL SCIENCE SS100 College Foundations 1.5 hrs The goal of the course is to help new students successfully make the transition to AIB College of Business. The course includes college orientation activities and instruction related to life skills, learning styles, study skills, critical thinking, and diversity. The course also provides an opportunity for the students to form relationships with other students and the faculty within the first few weeks of their first term. SS105 Introduction to 4.5 hrs Psychology This course introduces the field of psychology and its basic concepts, theories, research methods, and contributions to the understanding of human behavior. Topics include the nervous system, perception, learning and memory, motivation, personality, developmental and clinical psychology. The past and current theories and contributions of major psychologists are explored. SS120 Sociology 4.5 hrs A survey of sociological theories and concepts. Areas of focus will include culture, agents of socialization, social structure and control, social mobility, prejudice and discrimination, gender identity, and the family. AIB COLLEGE OF BUSINESS COURSE DESCRIPTIONS SS130 Political Science 4.5 hrs A factual approach to the study of American government, democracy and the effect that politics has on the individual citizen, the economy, and business decision-making. Topics include the U.S. Constitution, the Congress, the Presidency, the Federal Judiciary, the bureaucracy, and the international political arena, as well as state and local governments. SS200 Career Foundations 3.0 hrs This course will be the capstone course for all majors. The goal of the course is to help graduating students successfully transition from college life to a professional career. The course includes instruction related to resumes/ cover letters, networking, interviewing, professionalism, and life skills. In addition to class time, students will be required to complete 20 hours of community engagement and a five-hour service learning project. The students are encouraged to complete the community engagement hours prior to taking the course, and the service learning project will be assigned and completed in conjunction with the actual class. SS240 Microeconomics 4.5 hrs This course is an introduction to Microeconomics. Topics to be covered include basic economic concepts of scarcity, economic choices, supply and demand, consumer theory, producer theory, competition, and many others. SS242 Macroeconomics 4.5 hrs Prerequisite: SS240 This course is an introduction to Macroeconomics. Economic concepts including supply and demand, national income, unemployment, inflation, fiscal policy, money and banking, monetary policy, and many others will be studied. SS310 Social Psychology 4.5 hrs This course is an introduction to the study of human behavior in social situations. Established theories, recent research, and analysis of everyday situations will be used to learn about perception (of the self and others), attitudes, conformity, group processes, attraction, altruism, aggression, and applied social psychology. SPORT & EVENT MANAGEMENT SE115 Principles of Sports 4.5 hrs Management This course is designed to introduce the student to the general principles of sports management. Students will examine the core elements of management functions and ethics. Application of management concepts and theories to sport organization and the industry will also be addressed. Topics studied include leadership, ethics, diversity, and the major managerial functions of planning, organizing, staffing, leading and controlling (evaluation). SE117 Principles of Sports & 4.5 hrs Event Marketing This course explores the concepts and principles of marketing as they apply to sports and event marketing strategies. Areas of study include market analysis, action plans, including prime prospect identification, marketing mix development and evaluation tools. Students will develop a strategic marketing plan for an event in a related field. SE240 Media Relations & Sports 4.5 hrs Information This course is designed to prepare the student in working with the media and internal and external audiences in the area of maintaining a positive public image. Topics studied include: role of communications in management, news release writing, working with various forms of the media, preparing for interviews, pitching stories, ethical issues and crisis management. SE255 Sports & Event Facilities 4.5 hrs Management This course assists students in developing an understanding of the knowledge and skills needed to manage facilities used in sports and a variety of events. Topics addressed include: planning techniques, event logistics, crowd control, liability, funding, contracts, scheduling of supervision and employees, facility design, operations and maintenance, housekeeping, safety and medical services, and insurance. SE317 Legal Liability in Recreation, 4.5 hrs Sports & Tourism This course is designed to allow students the opportunity to study the legal liability 36 and risk involved in sports and event management. Topics addressed include: risk assessment and management in recreation, sports and tourism, tort law (intentional torts, negligence and absolute or strict liability), contract law, and criminal law as well as constitutional issues in sports and event management, including outdoor recreation management. SE345 Indoor and +Outdoor 4.5 hrs Recreation and Park Management Prerequisites: BA100, SE115 or EHT116 This course introduces students to the basic principles of indoor and outdoor recreation, park management, resource protection, visitor management, public policy, politics and special interests, sources of funding, fundraising, special events, resource management, facilities planning, technology tools and interconnectivity, legal issues and automated reservation and safety systems. Development and administration of recreational facilities in natural and indoor settings; development of community, land and water resources to provide recreational opportunities in which environmental factors play major roles; fundamental concepts of recreation and leisure and their roles in modern American culture will be explored. Emphasis will be placed on park management strategies that are implemented for the protection of resources, visitor management and visitor education. Principles and techniques for effective leadership in the organization and the operation of recreational activities will also be studied. SE350 Sports and Event Risk 4.5 hrs Management and Safety Prerequisite: SE317 Organizations often offer and/or sponsor sports, special events, recreation programs and other activities on a regular basis. This course addresses the inherent risk in any sport, event or recreation program and the expectations and requirements of our legal system that sports organizers, administrators and coaches face as they develop programs that anticipate and manage foreseeable risks. Students receive in-depth exposure to a variety of legal obligations and liability exposure inherent in sports and events and the tools used to minimize risk. Students will study issues and strategies surrounding risk management in athletics, special events and recreation programs. Investigation into the costs of sporting accidents, which can be AIB COLLEGE OF BUSINESS G CENERAL OURSE DINFORMATION ESCRIPTIONS significant financial and emotional burden for an organization, will also be addressed. Safety reviews, including risk management plans, and risk assessment will also be discussed. The course will employ case studies and scenarios to develop potential strategies. SE360 Sports & Event Finance 4.5 hrs Prerequisites: AC200 and AC202 Analysis of the relationship between finance and the sports industry is addressed in this course. Students will study the financial and economic aspects of sports organizations and current financial issues relating to high school, collegiate and professional sports. SE375 Sports & Event 4.5 hrs Management Internship Students will participate in a supervised amateur or professional work experience in the sports and event management industry. A written analysis of the student’s experience and possible oral presentation will be required. SE480 Selected Sports and 4.5 hrs Event Case Studies Prerequisite: SE375 Students will exam current issues in the field of sports and event management, including contemporary issues challenging administrators in park and recreation leadership positions, by utilizing several methods of study including case studies of local and national organization. Students will exam and evaluate how organizations address a variety of issues relating to sport, event and recreational activities, including the planning, organizing, implementation and the results of plan and will make recommendations for future improvement. Students will also analyze the outcome’s impact on the organization. Crisis management planning will also be addressed. SE460 Sports and Event 4.5 hrs Sponsorship Prerequisites: BA110 or SE117; and BA 210 Students will examine the role of corporate sponsorship and its importance to sports, events, organizers, participants, athletes, entertainers, communities and the media. Overview of effective methods to plan, price, organize, acquire, implement, measure and evaluate sponsorships, including the development of a corporate sponsorship plan and post program analysis, utilizing various types of marketing research, will be studied. This course will also explore ways organizations can capitalize on fund raising activities to improve market share and visibility and various strategies and techniques needed for successful revenue generation in the sport and event industry. Students will study techniques and strategies for enhancing and expanding sport sales and sponsorships and the impact on the sponsoring organizations. Students will examine the sports sale process, and the key elements of sports and event sponsorship sales, implementation and evaluation. 37 AIB COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ACADEMIC INFORMATION COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT takes place via e-mail or live chat. Discussion boards and virtual The Community Engagement program at AIB helps students learn classrooms are also utilized. For more information, or to register for and develop through organized community engagement experiences an online class, contact the AIB Admissions Office at admissions@aib. that meet real community needs. By participating in community edu or by calling 515-244-4221. engagement, students will be able to engage in active learning, grow and develop personally, help meet community needs, and learn the BLENDED LEARNING importance of civic responsibility. Blended learning, also known as integrated education, combines Associate and bachelor degree students will be introduced to the traditional classroom time with online components. Classes on Community Engagement program either in College Foundations or in campus are shorter than those for traditional evening programs, and an Orientation session. Students will be required to complete 20 hours the remainder of the instruction time is completed online through a of community engagement during their time at AIB and must complete variety of learning activities. This combination allows students to be these hours before the end of their enrollment in Career Foundations home earlier on class nights and to complete assignments at their if an associate degree student, or before the end of their last term of own convenience. enrollment if a bachelor's degree student. Students who were required to fulfill this requirement during their enrollment in an AIB associate's COLLEGE HOURS degree program do not have to again fulfill this requirement during Day classes are scheduled from 7:30 a.m. to 1:35 p.m., Monday their enrollment in an AIB bachelor's degree program. No associate or through Thursday, with no classes regularly scheduled on Fridays. bachelor's degree will be awarded until the community engagement Some terms, one Friday of classes may be held. Each day class requirements have been completed. period is 55 minutes and meets four times per week. Students may All community engagement experiences must be approved through have day, blended or online classes included in their schedules. the Community Engagement Center. Students enrolled in the bachelor's Blended classes are offered Monday-Wednesday evenings from 5:45 degree completion program, who must fulfill this requirement, may to to at least 7:45 p.m. Each blended class meets one time per week on petition the College to show proof they have completed 20 hours of campus and the remainder of the course is completed online. community engagement since their graduation from high school. The The College classroom buildings are open from 7 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., paperwork for this petition is available in the Community Engagement Monday through Wednesday; and from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Thursday Center. Once submitted, the documentation will be reviewed by the and Friday. Director of Community Engagement and the student will be notified of The Library is open from 7 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday; the status of their petition. from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday; and from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday. The Activities Center hours are posted on campus. PRIOR LEARNING ASSESSMENT AIB College of Business offers credit for prior learning. A workshop is LIBRARY held each term to explain the requirements to those students seeking The Library, located on the first floor of the Academic Center, is a credit for prior learning. A maximum of 18.0 quarter hours can be resource for students, faculty and staff. The circulating collection earned through the assessment of prior learning towards an associate’s consists of books, periodicals, videos and dictation audiotapes degree and 18.0 quarter hours towards a bachelor’s completion degree. and CDs. Reference books, newspapers and reserve materials are A maximum of 36 quarter hours can be earned towards a traditional available for in-library use. Also available in the Library is a scanner, bachelor's degree. A minimum of 5 years of full-time employment is photocopy machine, computer lab and wireless Internet access. required to attend the workshop. To learn more about this program, Several electronic databases, such as Proquest 5000, EBSCOhost and contact the Chief Academic Officer. Britannica Online can be accessed through the Library page on the Portal or through Virtual Campus in Blackboard. Students also have ONLINE CLASSES access to over 80,000 eBook titles through EBSCOHost. The Library’s AIB College of Business offers online classes. These classes cover the online catalog can be accessed at http://library.AIB.edu. same material as the on-campus classes, but in an online format. Assignments are posted on a weekly basis. Students enrolled in an online class are given a password to login to the class. Assignments are submitted electronically. Interaction with the faculty member 38 AIB COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ACADEMIC INFORMATION ACADEMIC ASSISTANCE AND TUTORING A student’s cumulative grade point average is determined by Members of the faculty take a personal interest in each student and dividing the total number of quality points earned by the total are very willing to be of assistance. Students are encouraged to number of quarter hours completed. A failing grade becomes a consult their faculty for special help with assignments. The Tutoring part of the student’s permanent record but is not figured in when Coordinator will work with a student in need of a tutor and any student computing the cumulative grade point average once the course has interested in becoming a tutor. Free tutoring is available for nearly been repeated with a passing grade. A 2.0 cumulative grade point average is required for graduation, all classes. Advanced students who have been recommended by the and a student’s progress is considered satisfactory when a 2.0 grade faculty are employed by the College as tutors. point average is maintained. A student whose record at the close PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARS of any term is not satisfactory will be placed on Academic Warning In recognition of scholastic achievement, full-time students who Status. These students should consult with their academic advisor earn at least a 3.8 grade point average in a given term, and and faculty to discuss their work and find ways to improve their part-time students who earn at least a 3.8 grade point average for academic performance. Tutoring assistance is available at no charge 13.5 consecutive quarter hours, are designated as Presidential Scholars. to the student for most subjects. DEAN’S LIST ACADEMIC WARNING STATUS, SUSPENSION, AND PROBATION In recognition of scholastic achievement, full-time students who A student whose cumulative grade point average is below a 2.0 at earn at least a 3.5 grade point average for a given term, and part- the close of any term is not progressing satisfactorily and will be time students who earn at least a 3.5 grade point average for 13.5 placed in academic warning status for the next term. A student in consecutive quarter hours, are named to the Dean’s List. academic warning status will be restricted to 13.5 quarter hours while in this status (unless repeating a failed class) and may be HONOR ROLL required to change majors. A student in academic warning status In recognition of academic success, full-time students who earn a grade who does not achieve a 2.0 or higher cumulative grade point point average of 3.0 to 3.49 for a given term are named to the Honor Roll. average at the end of the first term while in academic warning status will be suspended from the College for at least one term. GRADES AND GRADE POINT AVERAGE Students may appeal such suspension to their academic advisor. Final grades are issued at the end of each term. Students are If the student successfully appeals their suspension, they will be encouraged to consult with faculty members regarding their grades placed on academic probation and required to comply with an and academic progress. academic plan. This academic plan will outline GPA requirements The letter grading system and grade point values are as follows: for each subsequent term and may also include stricter attendance Letter Grade Quality Points requirements, tutoring, counseling, etc. Failure to comply with the A 4.00 stipulations of the academic plan will result in expulsion from the A- Excellent 3.67 College. B+ 3.33 A student placed in academic warning status for a violation of B 3.00 the Academic Integrity Policy will be required to follow a stricter Good B- 2.67 C+ 2.33 C 2.00 Satisfactory C- 1.67 D+ 1.33 D 1.00 Passing attendance policy. The student will also forfeit any AIB scholarships and grants for the term(s) they are placed in academic warning status. Students may be removed from current AIB employment and may not be eligible for future student employment. If a student commits another violation of the Academic Integrity Policy while D-.67 in academic warning status, the student may be expelled from the F Failing.00 College. W W/F I P/NP Withdrawal.00 Withdraw/Failing.00 Incomplete.00 Pass/No Pass.00 39 AIB COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ACADEMIC INFORMATION PRIVACY ACT 3. Altering student computer directories. AIB College of Business grants all of its students full rights as 4. Intentionally using written or verbal vulgarity in an academic required by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. Questions environment. regarding the policy should be directed to the Vice President for 5. Falsifying documents or statements. Academic Affairs or the Registrar. 6. Intentionally lying to an academic staff or faculty member. 7. Submitting the same paper for multiple classes. Directory Information is information that may be routinely released to the public without consent of the student. The College identifies 8. Inappropriate sharing of class assignments, information, and/or directory information as the student’s name, address, telephone documents through e-mail or other electronic means. listing, electronic mailing address, photograph, date and place of 9. Other behaviors that may be deemed in violation of the academic birth, field of study, participation in officially recognized activities, integrity policy by the Chief Academic Officer. dates of attendance, degrees and awards received, grade level and • Acts in violation of the academic integrity policy may be cause for status, place of employment and most recent previous educational dismissal from classes, academic warning status or probation, and/or agency or institution attended by the student. A student has the forfeiture of scholarships or grants. right to request that all or any part of this information be withheld by • There are times in a student’s course of study when collaboration informing the Registrar in writing within two weeks of the beginning and sharing of information with other students is appropriate of the term. and acceptable. Even when collaboration is appropriate, the work submitted by students must be their own work. At no time is it Certain employees at AIB have a legitimate educational interest in the official records of students and will, therefore, have access to acceptable for students to copy all or a portion of another person’s such records without consent of the student. Persons so identified work and submit it as their own work. as having legitimate educational interests are the following: • There are times specified by the faculty member when there is to administrative staff, authorized government and accrediting be no collaboration or sharing of information. These include, but are agencies, clerical personnel, coaches and faculty. not limited to: • Assignments • Projects The Buckley Amendment provides that a student’s bills or grades • Written papers may be given to parents without the student’s consent if the student • Exams is dependent for income tax purposes as defined in Section 152 of • Final projects the Internal Revenue Code of 1954. • Any student choosing to collaborate or share information when The right of access to educational records is afforded only to the student and does not extend to the parents. specifically instructed that it is inappropriate will face academic It is recognized that, regardless of the privacy act, parents will continue to have an interest and concern for their son or daughter consequences. and, in many cases, will also be a major financial supporter of the • The AIB computer network is for educational purposes and is student. Understandably then, there will be times when an academic not intended or guaranteed to be private. Student use of an AIB advisor or a College administrator will explain the provision of the e-mail account must be in support of education and research and law under which they are obliged to function. Even though certain consistent with the educational objectives of AIB College of Business. specific information may not be given out, a student’s general • Information Technology Services does have the ability to monitor progress can be discussed. e-mail on the AIB computer network. When deemed appropriate, the College can and will use this ability to determine if students are ACADEMIC INTEGRITY POLICY sharing information inappropriately. Academic integrity is defined as upholding the ethical and • All acts of behavior that violate the academic integrity policy will professional standards of an institution of higher education. be reported to the Chief Academic Officer and documentation of Violations of the academic integrity policy include, but are not each act will be placed in the student’s file in the Registrar’s Office. limited to: This includes any student found to be assisting another student in an 1. Copying work belonging to another student. act of academic dishonesty (e.g. sharing a paper from a completed 2. Using information, ideas, or phrasing of other writers without course with a student currently enrolled in the course). proper acknowledgement (plagiarism). 40 AIB COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ACADEMIC INFORMATION • Consequences of violations of the academic integrity policy will WITHDRAWAL FROM CLASS OR COLLEGE be the decision of the faculty member, in collaboration with the Withdrawal from a class before the end of the eighth week of a term Department Chair and/or Chief Academic Officer. Consequences will result in a grade of “W” for that subject. Withdrawal after the could include any of the following: eighth week will result in an automatic “F” grade. • Receiving 0 points on the project/assignment involved. • Withdrawal from the class with a Failing grade. College should contact their academic advisor to officially withdraw • Being placed in Academic Warning Status (see section through the completion of the necessary paperwork. Ceasing to Students who intend to reduce their academic load or leave the in Academic Warning Status, Suspension, and Probation) attend classes does not constitute an official withdrawal. resulting in: • Loss of AIB scholarships and grants; STUDENT ATTENDANCE • Loss of AIB employment; Students are expected to attend and participate in class on a daily • Stricter class attendance requirements. basis. The AIB Faculty and Administration believe that students must • Withdrawal from the College. be present and participating on a regular basis in order to receive • Students who are employed by AIB (for example, as a passing grade in a class. Attendance is taken every day in AIB tutors or checkers) who abuse their employment status classes. through the sharing of completed work may have the Further details of the attendance policy may be found in the AIB following consequences: Student Handbook. • Loss of AIB employment and loss of eligibility GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS for hiring for future AIB employment; • Loss of AIB scholarships and grants; To be eligible for graduation, students must complete the number • Stricter class attendance requirements. of credit hours required for a degree program with at least a 2.0 cumulative grade point average. Students are required to complete STUDENT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE at least 45.0 quarter hours at AIB for any degree. Students are encouraged to communicate their recommendations No student will graduate with a failing grade in any required for improvement to the faculty or administration of AIB. Students subject. No degree will be awarded until the community wishing to voice a grievance or state a complaint regarding policies engagement requirements have been completed and all financial and procedures at AIB are encouraged to visit with a faculty member, obligations to the College are met. advisor, counselor or any College administrator. Most complaints COMMENCEMENT are resolved in an informal manner. If this is not possible, a formal written complaint with signature may be mailed to (not via e-mail) AIB Commencement is held annually in June. Students who have or delivered to the President, Vice President for Academic Affairs or satisfactorily completed their degree requirements during the Dean of Students. The written complaint will be addressed by the previous summer, fall, winter, or spring terms are graduated. A student President and Vice Presidents of the College within two weeks of scheduled to complete degree requirements by the end of the summer receipt of the complaint. A final written decision will be forwarded term following commencement may petition for early participation. to the student no later than four weeks following receipt of the Approximately 2,000 relatives and friends attend AIB Commencement complaint. annually to honor graduates. CHANGE OF MAJOR Students considering a transfer from one major to another should contact their academic advisor. A program outline reflecting the proposed major change will be discussed with the student. 41 AIB COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ACTIVITIES/ATHLETICS & ORGANIZATIONS BUSINESS MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (BMA) Business Management Association (BMA) is dedicated to the mission of preparing members to pursue careers in business and to developing members who will be assets to the community and society. To fulfill this mission, members perform the management functions of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling when engaging in fundraising, charitable, and social projects and events. BMA offers members unique opportunities to learn, grow, and to experience success in a variety of areas which prepare members for today’s highly competitive business environment. Utilizing a hands-on approach, all activities are designed to help members understand the challenges faced by business managers. ACTIVITIES Students at AIB have the opportunity to participate in a variety of College-sponsored activities. The Activities Department organizes the Intramural Sports Program which includes co-ed volleyball, softball, basketball, flag football, plus activities such as aerobics, concerts, Iowa Cubs nights, and much more. The Activities Department also sponsors many special events such as Welcome Week, Fall Formal, and Homecoming Weekend and also assists the many professional and social organizations on campus. Students are encouraged to participate in both professional and social student organizations and events. Many students also participate in religious and community activities in the Des Moines area. ENACTUS Enactus is a global nonprofit organization active in more than 40 countries. Enactus is funded by financial contributions from corporations, entrepreneurs, foundations, government agencies, and individuals. Working in partnership with business and higher education, Enactus establishes student teams on university campuses. These teams are led by faculty advisors, and they are challenged to develop community outreach projects that reach Enactus’ five educational topics: Marketing Economics, Success Skills, Entrepreneurship, Financial Literacy, and Business Ethics. Enactus team members leverage their personal educational experiences, the expertise of their faculty advisors, the support of their local business advisory boards, and the resources of their institutions to implement programs that create real economic opportunities for members of their communities. The effectiveness of their programs is judged at competition. Each national Enactus organization conducts a national competition, which is judged by leaders from its business community. At competition, Enactus teams present the results of their educational outreach projects and compete to determine which team was most successful at creating economic opportunity for others. Enactus National Champion teams advance to the top level of competition, the Enactus World Cup. ATHLETICS AIB is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and an associate member of the Midwest Collegiate Conference (MCC). The College currently competes in the following varsity sports - men's soccer, women's soccer, volleyball, men's basketball, women’s basketball, men's bowling, women's bowling, men’s golf, women’s golf, baseball and softball. The College also sponsors cheerleading, pep band and competitive dance. Basketball and volleyball play their home games in the AIB Activities Center, a $5 million facility built in 1999, and expanded in 2011, that features a gymnasium, running track, cardio and weight room, men’s and women’s locker rooms, an athletic training room, a press box, scoreboards, a concession area and a store. Men's and women's soccer play their home games at James W. Cownie Soccer Park in Des Moines. Men's and women's bowling practice at Air Lanes; the Eagles' golf teams utilize courses throughout the Des Moines metro. ALPHA IOTA INTERNATIONAL HONORARY BUSINESS SORORITY (AI) Alpha Iota International Honorary Business Sorority was established in 1925 and continuously invites any women who are interested in joining an organization based on building friendships, providing community service, as well as having fun. Alpha Iota is a great way to meet new people and establish lifelong memories with sisters from all over the United States and Canada. HOSPITALITY TRAVEL MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (HTMA) The mission of HTMA is to develop a better understanding of the travel and hospitality industry through networking, guest speakers, and having fun. 42 AIB COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ACTIVITIES, ATHLETICS & ORGANIZATIONS organization in the world. At the same time, you will have entered one or more professional competitive events where you have finished as the very best in the nation. If you are interested in developing leadership, communication, and team skills, or are simply looking for an organization where you can meet and network with others at the local, state, or national levels; PBL is the organization for you. INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANTS (IMA) The College’s chapter of IMA provides students with a better understanding of the accounting profession through direct association with members of the business community. Membership is open to any student interested in accounting and in learning more about this profession. INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ASSOCIATION (ISA) The International Student Association’s goal is to create a community of students, International and U.S., for the purpose of learning, exchanging, and valuing diverse ideas and cultures, in order to experience personal growth, promote civic interaction, and provide mentoring and support for students thus connecting them to the College campus and to the surrounding business community. PHI THETA KAPPA - BETA PI PI (PTK) The purpose of the Beta Pi Pi Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa at AIB College of Business is the promotion of scholarship, the development of leadership and service, and the cultivation of fellowship among qualified students of the College. AIB students, enrolled in an associate degree program, who are interested in becoming a member of Beta Pi Pi are eligible for acceptance if they have completed 18 quarter hours of associate degree course work and have a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA. Associate degree students must maintain a 3.25 or above cumulative GPA in order to maintain membership. NONTRADITIONAL STUDENT ORGANIZATION (NTSO) The mission of Nontraditional Student Organization (NTSO) is to enhance the college experience of nontraditional students at AIB. Each term NTSO provides opportunities for adult students and their families to connect with each other through social outings. Members of NTSO learn planning, organizational, and leadership skills by conducting fundraising events, and participating in community projects. Membership is free to any student who is at least 21 years or older or married and/or has children. PRIDE ALLIANCE Pride Alliance provides a safe, confidential, and supportive social setting for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered (LGBT) students and their straight allies. All students interested in promoting diversity and understanding are welcome. Additionally, the group plans fun social outings; learns about LGBT culture, history, issues and organizations; networks with LGBT business professionals on and off-campus; brings LGBTrelated speakers to campus; and volunteers for worthy causes in the community and at AIB. Any personal information shared in the group remains strictly confidential. No assumption is ever made about any member’s sexual orientation. OPTIMIST CLUB (OC) The AIB Optimist Club is a student, faculty and staff-run club which gives participants the opportunity to develop Optimism as a philosophy of life utilizing the tenets of the Optimist Creed; to promote an active interest in good government and civic affairs; to inspire respect for law; to promote patriotism, and work for international accord and friendship among all people; to aid and encourage the development in the belief that the giving of one’s self in service to others will advance the well-being of humankind, community life and the world. Membership is open to anybody wanting to give back to their community. RESIDENCE LIFE COUNCIL (RLC) Residence Life Council is an organization made up of students who want to make an impact on campus life. All Resident Assistants are also members of this organization and bring a variety of ideas and concerns from each of the different residence halls on campus. This group meets each term to discuss facility update requests, student activity ideas, resident needs, etc. This group also oversees the monthly “Battle of the Halls” events. PHI BETA LAMBDA (PBL) Imagine building a portfolio of documented accomplishments as a complement to your academic experience. During a job interview, you can demonstrate how you served in a leadership position for the largest collegiate business student 43 AIB COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMISSION INFORMATION SPORT AND EVENT MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (SEMA) The Sport and Event Management Association strives to develop club members into successful sport and event management professionals through field experience, volunteering and networking. take the test by requesting AIB’s code number, 1267. ACT scores may also be included on your high school transcript. If you do not have a minimum 18 ACT composite, have not taken the ACT, have a cumulative GPA below 2.50, or have 12 or more earned semester hours (not earned while in high school), you are required to take the AIB entrance exam. The SAT test may also be taken. The SAT scores STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (SGA) The AIB Student Government Association’s mission is to serve and to represent the AIB College Student Body. Its governing body consists of Senate Officers, at-large Senators, and representatives from all organizations on campus. will be converted to the ACT equivalent. AIB's SAT code number is 7302. Transfer Applicants (Students that have completed high school or its equivalency and attended another institution.) 1. Submit an application to the AIB Admissions Office. PROSPECTIVE STUDENT VISIT 2. Submit an official copy of your high school transcript or its Prospective students are encouraged to visit AIB for a tour of the equivalent (GED) to AIB. campus and to discuss educational and career plans. Students may • If you have completed 12 or more earned semester hours (not also apply and take the AIB entrance test, if necessary, during the earned while in high school), a high school transcript is not required. visit. The College Admissions Office is open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 3. Submit copies of all college transcripts from all colleges attended. Monday through Friday. Prospective students are encouraged to The AIB Registrar's Office will evaluate your transcript(s) for transfer schedule an appointment by calling (515) 244-4221 or toll-free at credit. (800) 444-1921. If a prospective student or an accompanying visitor 4. In some instances of cumulative GPA or length of time since last has special needs, please identify those needs when calling. college instruction, the AIB entrance exam may be required. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Bachelor’s Degree Completion Applicants (Students must have Prospective students interested in applying for admission to AIB will completed an associate’s degree or bachelor’s degree from an need to submit an application and other required documentation. accredited institution, or completed a minimum of 45 semester Students may apply online at www.AIB.edu or request an application credit hours with an intent to complete an associate’s degree to from the AIB Admissions Office. apply for the bachelor’s program. ) To be considered for acceptance to AIB, the following is 1. Submit an application to the AIB Admissions Office. required: 2. Submit copies of all college transcripts from all colleges attended. The AIB Registrar's Office will evaluate your transcript for transfer credit. High School Applicants (students that are attending or have 3. Students with an earned associate's or bachelor's degree from an completed high school or its equivalency and have not attended accredited institution must have achieved a minimum 2.0 cumulative another institution): GPA to be considered for acceptance into the bachelor's program. 1. Submit an application to the AIB Admissions Office. High school students may submit an application upon completing their junior Re-entry Applicants year in high school. Acceptances will begin September 15 prior to When a student withdraws from class, he or she should meet with the next fall term start. their academic advisor and complete the AIB Withdrawal Form. 2. Submit an official copy of your high school transcript or its • If withdrawing for only one term, the academic advisor will equivalent (GED) to AIB. If submitted prior to completion of high automatically re-enroll the student and ensure the student has all school coursework, final transcripts must be received upon high necessary paperwork completed. school graduation. • If withdrawing for two or more terms, the student must complete 3. A composite ACT test score of 18 or higher OR completion of an application for admission which is available at www.aib.edu or AIB’s entrance exam is required if a student's cumulative GPA is by contacting the AIB Admissions Office and complete the following below 2.50. You may have your ACT scores sent to AIB when you before coursework can be resumed at the College. 44 AIB COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMISSION INFORMATION 1. The student must submit a completed Housing Contract and the the AIB International Student Admissions Booklet) and submit along housing deposit (if not already on account) if living on-campus. with bank statements. 2. The student must pay any outstanding balance due to the 5. Take the TOEFL (for non-English speaking countries only) and College. submit a score of at least 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based) 3. The student should contact Forsyth Financial Aid for information or 77 (Internet-based). and financial aid application forms. 4. The student should arrange with Financial Services to pay tuition. Students who complete requirements 1 through 5 and qualify for admission will be issued an I-20 Certificate of Eligibility form. Steps All re-entry students will be reviewed by the Admissions Acceptance 6 through 8 must be completed after acceptance to AIB College of Committee for appropriate action, which includes acceptance, Business to complete the admissions process. acceptance with conditions or non-acceptance. When a re-entry 6. A tuition deposit of $250 is required. AIB will accept the following student file comes before the Admissions Acceptance Committee, the payment options: credit card, cash, money order, cashier's check or following information will be considered: by a check drawn on a U.S. bank. • Academic transcript of the student’s work at AIB. 7. Proof of health insurance must be shown. • Attendance while at AIB. 8. The student must submit a completed Housing Contract and the • Reason for withdrawal. housing deposit (if living on-campus). • Social behavior situations, if any. • Housing situations, if any. Students who apply to AIB College of Business as a transfer student from a college or university within the United States must provide International Applicants the same items as new students listed above. In addition, transfer International students interested in attending AIB College of student must: Business must submit an Application for Admission as early as 9. Submit an International Student Transfer Form (located in the AIB possible. Notification of acceptance, acceptance with conditions International Student Admissions Booklet) signed by the Designated or non-acceptance will be given as soon as the requirements are School Official (DSO) or Alternative Responsible Officer from their met. AIB College of Business follows all guidelines established by most recent school of attendance. the United States government under the Homeland Security Act by reporting all information to the Department of Immigration and *For a list of credential evaluation services, please go to Naturalization Service (INS) through SEVIS (Student and Exchange www.edupass.org. Visitor Information System). International students are required to meet all criteria as set forth by SEVIS prior to enrolling at AIB and The Admissions Office reviews all completed applications throughout their course of study. individually. There are no inflexible standards such as GPA, test scores or course credit hours. Due to the variety of academic International students will be considered for acceptance at AIB credentials and extracurricular activities of each applicant, there is College of Business upon completing the admissions requirements no set formula to determine admittance. Applications are either as follows: accepted, accepted with conditions or non-accepted. 1. Submit an application to the AIB Admissions Office. 2. Complete the International Student Information Sheet (located in the AIB International Student Admissions Booklet). 3. Provide a copy of his/her high school and/or college transcript certified by the high school/college, translated into English and evaluated by a credential evaluation service* before being sent to the AIB Admissions Office. • If a student completed 12 or more earned semester hours (not earned while in high school), a high school transcript is not required. 4. Complete the Official Certification of Finances Form (located in 45 AIB COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMISSION INFORMATION ORIENTATION Dual Credit fee for each student enrolled in the course. AIB will provide A day orientation is offered for students enrolled in day classes and a college transcript for each student who successfully completes the a live, online orientation is available for online, blended and transfer course requirements. students. Both events help new students finalize preparations for DANTES enrollment and aid in ensuring a smooth transition to AIB. Service members are reminded that enrolling in a distance learning TRANSFER OF CREDIT program without PRIOR approval of your Service’s voluntary education Transfer of credit may be granted to students who have attended program -- Education Center, Navy College Office, Reserve ESO, or State other postsecondary educational institutions. Transfer of credit will be ESO -- may result in denial of tuition assistance or other educational considered for credit earned at regionally accredited institutions when: benefits. 1. The nature, content, and level of credit of the classes are comparable. 2. The classes are appropriate and applicable to the student’s course of study. CREDIT EQUIVALENCIES 3. The classes have been passed with a C- grade or higher. AIB grants college credit through the College-Level Examination Provisional transfer of credit will be considered for credit earned at Program (CLEP) and Advanced Placement Programs. CLEP examination postsecondary educational institutions other than those defined credit will be granted in general subject areas for scores of 50 and above. In such cases, transfer of credit is contingent upon the student higher. Contact the Registrar’s Office for detailed information. AP completing 18.0 quarter credit hours at AIB with satisfactory (C-) credit will be granted to students scoring a 3 or higher on the Advanced grades; complying with items 1, 2, and 3 above; and fulfilling conditions Placement exam. outlined at the time of acceptance. To have Advanced Placement (AP) and College-Level Examination Students seeking credit for work completed at other colleges must submit an official transcript of their credits to the Registrar for Program (CLEP) examination scores evaluated for College credit, evaluation no later than the end of their first term at AIB. request that your official Test Result Report be sent directly to the Admissions Office from the College Board. TEST OUT OPTION Students interested in testing out of a course must meet with the To have college-level work completed during your high school years faculty member on the first day of class to determine if the option is evaluated for AIB credit, submit official transcripts for dual enrollment available. courses to the Admissions Office. A minimum grade of "C" is required for consideration of all dual enrollment courses. IOWA POSTSECONDARY ENROLLMENT OPTIONS ACT (PSEO) Students may earn credit at AIB under the provisions of the Iowa Postsecondary Enrollment Options Act. Students should contact their high school guidance counselor and the AIB Admissions Office for information. Students wanting to take a class at AIB through PSEO must have a 3.0 cumulative high school GPA. All PSEO classes are on a space-available basis. DUAL CREDIT AIB offers a Dual Credit option for high school juniors and seniors. Students are able to earn high school credit and college credit at the same time by taking approved courses in high school. In the Dual Credit program, every class earns credit toward a high school diploma and a college education. AIB courses are taught by college certified high school instructors at the local high school. The high school pays a 46 AIB COLLEGE OF BUSINESS GENERAL TUITION INFORMATION & FEES TUITION (PER TERM) Full-time* (12 - 19.5 quarter hours)������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� $4,850 Part-time (6.5 - 11.5 quarter hours)��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������$2,425 Less than part-time (6 quarter hours or fewer)���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� $1,275 Overload (20 - 22.5 quarter hours)������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ $6,125 *AIB locks in tuition if a student remains continuously enrolled full-time. CAMPUS HOUSING (PER TERM) Fenton Hall East . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 bedroom, 2 students – $1,150 Fenton Hall West. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 bedrooms, 3 or 4 students – $1,125 Merk Hall or Dalton Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 bedroom, 2 students – $1,200 Fleur Complex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 bedrooms, 2 students – $1,350 Fleur Complex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 bedrooms, 3 or 4 students – $1,000 BOOKS & FEES (PER TERM) Books (full-time student) ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� $500 (est.) Activities fee (charged to all students)���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������$10 Student Government fee (charged to all students)������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ $5 Technology fee (charged to all students)���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� $85 Campus Usage fee (charged to all students except those exclusively online) �������������������������������������������������� $25 Graduation fee (charged to all students with final term tuition)���������������������������������������������������������������������� $60 DEPOSITS Payment for tuition and housing deposits may be made by accessing the “My Tasks” section of the student’s MyAIB account (www.my.aib.edu) or by one of the methods listed in the Payment section below. TUITION: A $50 tuition deposit is due following a student’s notification of acceptance. Deposits are applied toward tuition during the first term of enrollment and are refundable if the College is notified of cancellation by May 1 for Fall Term start dates or 30 days prior to winter, spring or summer start dates. HOUSING: A $200 housing reservation deposit is due with housing applications. Housing assignments are made on a first-come, first-served basis when a student has been both accepted and deposited. The housing deposit is refundable if the College is notified of cancellation by May 1 for Fall Term start dates or 30 days prior to winter, spring or summer start dates. A refund is made only if the cancellation notice applies to the initial enrollment date. PAYMENT All payments for tuition, fees and housing must be received by the first day of each term. Payments received after this deadline (including pending financial aid) are considered past due and are subject to a $30 late fee. Checks should be made payable to: AIB College of Business ATTN: Financial Services 2500 Fleur Drive Des Moines, IA 50321 For payment by credit or debit card, please contact 515-246-5345 or 515-246-5418. Payment plans also are available to students unable to pay the account balance in full by the first day of the term. Please contact Ann Polito at 515-246-5346 or PolitoA@aib.edu for more information. 47 AA II BB CC O O LL LL EE G G EE O O FF BB U U SS II N N EE SS SS GENERAL TUITION INFORMATION & FEES HOUSING The residence housing fee varies according to living arrangements (see front page). The housing fee covers one day prior to the start of the term through one day after the end of the term. The housing fee includes gas heat, electricity, water, basic cable TV, local landline phone and high-speed Internet service. Fenton Hall is reserved for students who are in their first and second years of attendance at AIB and who will be under age 21 for the Fall, Winter and Spring Terms. Students will have an opportunity to request roommates and one- or two-bedroom preferences. First- and second-year students may request to live outside of Fenton, but they are encouraged to remain in Fenton for their first two years. No new students who will be over age 30 during the academic year are allowed to live on campus. Students between ages 28 and 30 will be housed in Dalton Hall. Ages are determined by how old a student will be on June 1 of the year following the upcoming academic year. (Example: Students entering housing in Fall 2013 will have their ages determined by how old they will be on June 1, 2014.) CAMPUS USAGE FEE Parking automobiles or motorcycles on campus requires a campus issued parking tag. All vehicles must have a properly displayed parking tag to park on campus. All students (except online-nonresidents) will be charged a $25 campus usage fee at the beginning of each term in which they are scheduled in classes. This fee is non-refundable after class begins. Parking tags will be issued to new students at orientation and remain valid as long as the student is enrolled in classes. Parking is allowed in designated areas only. Unregistered vehicles as well as vehicles parked in reserved stalls are subject to parking tickets or may be towed away at the owner’s expense. Visitors should register for temporary parking tags at the Keith Fenton Administration Building. Students should have appropriate insurance coverage. The College is not responsible for any damage or theft that occurs while student vehicles are parked on campus. BOOKS AND SUPPLIES Books and college supplies purchased at the AIB Eagle’s Landing Bookstore cost approximately $500 per term for full-time students. However, depending on the number and type of classes in which the student is enrolled, the cost can vary. Used books may be available, and a book buyback program is offered at the end of each term. Online students will incur shipping costs. Some courses may require additional materials that are not included in the cost of tuition. Purchase of these materials is the responsibility of the student. TRANSCRIPT FEE Graduates receive one official transcript free of charge, which is delivered with the diploma. No transcript will be released unless all financial and other obligations to the College have been met. Requests for transcripts must be made in writing to the Registrar. There is a $10 fee for an official copy, with the following exception: • Current students may request transcripts for employment or scholarship purposes. * All costs and fees are subject to change. All tuition, housing,and other fees are due on or before the first day of each term. 48 AIB COLLEGE OF BUSINESS FINANCIAL AID FINANCIAL AID Forsyth Financial Aid at AIB is dedicated to assisting students and their families in meeting the cost of education. Financial aid programs are either gifts (grants and scholarships), loans (money that must be repaid), or college work-study (earnings from employment). A financial aid package generally will include aid from more than one financial aid program. LOANS • Direct Subsidized Loan - A need-based federally insured fixed interest rate loan which is an agreement between the student and the Department of Education. Although there is no application deadline, students should allow ample time for loan processing. Repayment of principal and interest begins six months after the student leaves college. • Direct Unsubsidized Loan – A fixed interest rate loan designed to assist To qualify for the federal and state financial aid programs available at AIB, students must demonstrate financial need by filing a Free students who do not qualify for the maximum subsidized loan and Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Applications should be can also be used as an additional source of borrowing. Interest begins received by the processor by April 1 to ensure that priority deadlines to accrue after the first disbursement of funds although payment of for the various programs are met. Please contact AIB’s Admissions principal and interest begins six months after the student leaves college. Office or Forsyth Financial Aid Services for complete program Although there is no application deadline, students should allow ample descriptions, deadlines, and additional information concerning steps time for loan processing. involved in applying for financial aid. • Federal Perkins Loan - The Perkins Loan is administered by the College from funds previously made available by the Federal Government and Students may complete a paper version or online version of the FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov. When completing the FAFSA, be sure to AIB. This low-interest loan is awarded to students with exceptional use AIB’s name and code #003963. financial need. Repayment of principal and interest begins nine months after the student leaves college. The application deadline is April 1. GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS • PLUS Loan for Parent Borrower – A loan program for the parent(s) of • Federal Pell Grant - A federal grant designed to assist dependent students. The loan is made by the Department of Education to financially needy students and is based on the family’s financial the parent(s) and carries a fixed interest rate. This program is not based ability to pay. on financial need. Although there is no application deadline, parent(s) • Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG) should allow ample time for loan processing. -Available to students who demonstrate exceptional financial need. • Private Loans - Private Loans are available to students and families The application deadline is April 1. who need additional funding to bridge the cost of education and other • Iowa Tuition Grant - Based on the family’s financial available sources of financial aid. As a general rule, students should only ability to pay and is a state grant for Iowa residents attending Iowa use private loans if they have taken advantage of the full federal loans private colleges. The application deadline is July 1. available to them. • Iowa Grant Program - A need-based grant for Iowa resident undergraduates who demonstrate exceptional financial need. Note: Forsyth Financial Aid reserves the right to limit or deny • All Iowa Opportunity Scholarship – Provides scholarship assistance student loan borrowing. to students at risk of not pursuing postsecondary education because of social and financial barriers. STUDENT EMPLOYMENT • All Iowa Opportunity Foster Care Grant and the Education and • College Work Study - A federally funded program that allows a student Training Voucher (ETV) – Provides scholarship assistance to children to hold part-time employment either on campus or with a nonprofit in the Iowa foster care system. agency that has entered into a contract with the College. • Institutional Scholarships • Part-time Employment - Part-time employment is available both on • Iowa National Guard Education Assistance Grant – This grant and off campus and can help defray college expenses as well as provide provides annual awards to Iowa National Guard members who valuable learning experiences. AIB’s Career Services Center has many part- attend an Iowa college. Applications are available at the Iowa time positions available and will assist students in obtaining interviews. National Guard Headquarters. • Private Grants and Scholarships - Students are urged to apply for any grants and scholarships that may be available within their communities. High school guidance counselors may be able to provide more information concerning these private grants and scholarships. 49 AIB COLLEGE OF BUSINESS FINANCIAL AID OTHER TYPES OF ASSISTANCE RETURN OF FUNDS POLICY Students may be eligible for educational assistance from a variety of Federal and state regulations require that institutions have a agencies and programs. Some possibilities are: complete and comprehensive return of funds policy for when a • Vocational Rehabilitation - Contact the State Department of Education. student withdraws from a class or from the College. This policy • Veterans Benefits, Veterans Vocational Rehabilitation, or Veterans defines the type of withdrawal, how each type of aid is refunded Survivor and Dependent Benefits - Contact the VA regional office. based on the date of withdrawal and in which order the funds • Workforce Investment Act (WIA) - Dislocated worker federal job are refunded to the appropriate party. The Financial Aid Return of training assistance. Contact the local Workforce Development Office. Funds Policy is available when visiting campus, in the AIB Student • National Guard Education Benefits Grant - Contact your base career advisor. Handbook and on the AIB Web site under Financial Aid at: http:// www.aib.edu/admissions/financial-aid-scholarships/return-of-title- TAXPAYER BENEFITS iv-funds. • American Opportunity Credit - You or your parents may be eligible for up to $2,500 each year in tax credit for the first four years of college. • Lifetime Learning Tax Credit - You or your parents may be eligible for up to $2,000 in tax credit. • Tuition and Fee Deduction - You or your parents may be able to deduct up to $4,000 of qualified tuition and related expenses as an adjustment to income. • Student Loan Interest Deductibility - Interest on a qualified student loan may be deductible up to $2,500. • Qualified Tuition Program (529 Plan) – Allows contribution to 529 account to be used toward a student’s qualified education expense on a tax free basis. Contact your tax consultant or the IRS for additional information. SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS Federal and state regulations require that students receiving financial aid maintain satisfactory academic progress in their program of study according to the standards and practices of the College. If these standards are not maintained, financial aid will be suspended. The Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy is available when visiting the campus, in the AIB Student Handbook and on the AIB Web site under Financial Aid at: http://www.aib. edu/admissions/financial-aid-scholarships/satisfactory-academicprogress. 50 AIB COLLEGE OF BUSINESS GENERAL SCHOLARSHIPS INFORMATION ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS: Academic scholarships are for tuition only and are awarded in conjunction with any federal and state assistance. Academic scholarships are not stackable, and students are only allowed to receive one of the following. All federal and state aid will be considered before determining the amount per term. Scholarships are renewable upon maintaining the required minimum cumulative GPA and proper social standing according to the student handbook. If the GPA is not attained, the student will be allowed a one term grace period to achieve the required cumulative GPA. If the cumulative GPA is not attained after a one term grace period, the scholarship will be reduced to the next scholarship level and will remain at the lower level for the duration of the student’s eligibility. The scholarship will be renewed each term until the minimum number of credits required to complete the program have been met. Students who withdraw more than one term has passed will forfeit their scholarship. AIB SCHOLARSHIP $750 max per term for full-time students Qualifications: 2.50 to 2.99 cumulative GPA (For those transferring in 12 or more college credits, the cumulative college GPA will be used.) The scholarship is renewable upon maintaining proper social standing according to the student handbook as well as a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA that will be reviewed at the end of each term. NON-TRADITIONAL SCHOLARSHIP $1,000 max per term for full-time students $500 max per term for part-time students Qualifications: Students who are 24 years or older and have 12 or fewer college credits OR Students who have earned a GED equivalency and have 12 or fewer college credits The scholarship is renewable upon maintaining proper social standing according to the student handbook as well as a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA that will be reviewed at the end of each term. FOUNDER'S SCHOLARSHIP $4,850 max per term Qualifications: 3.75 cumulative GPA & Qualifying essay The merit-based Founder's Scholarship is a full tuition scholarship named after Everett O. Fenton, founder of AIB College of Business in 1921. AIB will offer up to twenty new Founder’s Scholarships per year. This scholarship is available to incoming first-year students that meet the scholarship requirements and attend the fall term immediately after high school. Participants must complete an essay as part of the scholarship competition. The Founder's Scholarship is based on academics, merit, leadership and service. The scholarship is renewable upon maintaining proper social standing according to the student handbook as well as a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA that will be reviewed at the end of each term. CORPORATE PARTNER SCHOLARSHIP AIB Partners can receive up to 20% off per class This scholarship is available for students who are employed full-time. The student must maintain proper social standing according to the student handbook as well as a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA that will be reviewed at the end of each term. ADDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS: The following scholarship may be awarded in addition to the aforementioned Academic Scholarships. Unless noted, the following scholarships will be for tuition only and are awarded in conjunction with any federal, state or institutional assistance. All federal and state aid will be considered before determining the amount per term. Scholarships are renewable upon maintaining the required minimum cumulative GPA and proper social standing according to the student handbook. If the GPA is not attained, the student will be allowed a one term grace period to achieve the required cumulative GPA. If the cumulative GPA is not attained after a one term grace period, the scholarship will be reduced to the next scholarship level and will remain at the lower level for the duration of the student’s eligibility. The scholarship will be renewed each term until the minimum number of credits required to complete the program have been met. Students who withdraw more than one term has passed will forfeit their scholarship. HONORS SCHOLARSHIP $1,500 max per term for full-time students $500 max per term for part-time students Qualifications: 3.50 cumulative GPA (For those transferring in 12 or more college credits, the cumulative college GPA will be used.) The scholarship is renewable upon maintaining proper social standing according to the student handbook as well as a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA that will be reviewed at the end of each term. EAGLES SCHOLARSHIP $1,000 max per term for full-time students $250 max per term for part-time students Qualifications: 3.00 to 3.49 cumulative GPA (For those transferring in 12 or more college credits, the cumulative college GPA will be used.) The scholarship is renewable upon maintaining proper social standing according to the student handbook as well as a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA that will be reviewed at the end of each term. 51 AIB COLLEGE OF BUSINESS SCHOLARSHIPS GENERAL INFORMATION with a revised financial aid package. The student will be responsible for any financial obligations to the College as a result of this change in athletic scholarship. A student’s athletic scholarship will not be in effect for summer terms. Other financial aid policies may apply and a student/family is advised to contact Forsyth Financial Aid Office for additional questions regarding a student’s overall financial aid package. A student athlete must be enrolled full time (12.0 quarter hours or more each term) to receive an athletic scholarship unless approved by the Athletic Director. AIB OUT-OF-STATE TUITION SCHOLARSHIP Up to $4,000 per year This scholarship is awarded to out-of-state residents; these students must be enrolled in a degree program, and must reside in AIB campus housing. Students must apply for admission and financial aid by July 1, and must meet the financial need requirements of the Iowa Tuition Grant Program. The scholarship is renewable upon maintaining proper social standing according to the student handbook as well as a minimum 2.50 cumulative GPA that will be reviewed at the end of each term. BUSINESS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP $250 per term for full-time students AIB DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS SCHOLARSHIP MATCH Up to $300 for one term This scholarship is available for students who previously were members of DECA, FBLA, BPA, FCCLA or any other business association approved by AIB while in high school. Transfer students may also be eligible by being a member of an approved collegiate business association approved by AIB. This scholarship will be distributed at $250 per term for one year. The scholarship is renewable upon maintaining proper social standing according to the student handbook as well as a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA that will be reviewed at the end of each term. AIB is a matching partner in the Dollars for Scholars high school scholarship program. The College will award a one-time match of up to $300 for any Dollars for Scholars Scholarship. ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP Athletic scholarships are available for students participating in NAIA and AIB sanctioned programs. The amount of the scholarship will be tailored for each individual participant. Student athletes are required to complete the financial aid process each year. A recipient of an athletic scholarship must be academically eligible for the entire sport season for which the scholarship was awarded. Standards for eligibility are set forth by the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and AIB. All new recruited athletes sign a formal letter of intent which contains the terms and conditions of the athletic scholarship made to the student on behalf of the College by the Athletics Department. Enrolled students are required to meet all of the terms and conditions of the athletic scholarship and other NAIA standards of eligibility and those of the College. The scholarship is renewable upon maintaining proper social standing according to the student handbook as well as a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA that will be reviewed at the end of each term. Each year, the Athletics Director will provide The Forsyth Financial Aid Office with a comprehensive roster of all continuing athletic scholarships no later than May 1st for the upcoming academic year. If a student is injured in a practice session or game situation and this injury prohibits the student from further participation, he/ she will retain the scholarship for the remainder of his/her athletic eligibility. If a student develops an illness after he/she is actively involved in athletics at AIB and this illness prohibits him/her from further participation in athletics, he/she will retain the scholarship for the period for which it was awarded. The student may be required to provide a note from his/her doctor at the request of the Athletics Director. If a student decides that he/she does not wish to continue to participate in the sport for which the athletic scholarship is designated, or if the student is dismissed from the athletic team for disciplinary reasons, then the scholarship will cease to exist from the day the student quits the team or the date of dismissal by the coach. The coach will confirm the loss of scholarship with the student via e-mail or written notice. The coach will also notify the Forsyth Financial Aid Office via e-mail or written notice within 48 hours. The Forsyth Financial Aid Office will provide the student CAMPUS ORGANIZATION SCHOLARSHIPS A number of the on-campus student organizations offer scholarships each year to current members of the organization. For more information on these scholarships, students should visit with their organization sponsor or president. E.O. FENTON ALUMNI & FAMILY HOUSING SCHOLARSHIP $250 per term This scholarship is available for AIB campus housing and is awarded to a student who has a family member considered an AIB alumnus or when two or more members of the same family attend AIB concurrently. A family member is defined as a sibling, child, parent, spouse, or grandparent. The award is made at the time of acceptance and requires completion of an housing application. The scholarship is renewable upon maintaining proper social standing according to the student handbook, living on-campus, and maintaining a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA that will be reviewed at the end of each term. INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP $500 per term for full-time international students An international student (not eligible for any other form of financial aid) who has been enrolled full-time on campus at AIB for two terms, is not participating in college athletics, and has attained a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA, may receive a $500 per term scholarship to be applied to on-campus housing costs. The scholarship is renewable upon maintaining proper social standing according to the student handbook, living on-campus, and maintaining a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA that will be reviewed at the end of each term. 52 AIB COLLEGE OF BUSINESS SCHOLARSHIPS GENERAL INFORMATION MILITARY SCHOLARSHIP 10% Off Tuition Cost SERVICE MEMBERS SCHOLARSHIP $300 per term for full-time students This scholarship is available for current military personnel, reserves, veterans and eligible dependents and spouses. Proper Military ID is required for scholarship. The scholarship is renewable upon maintaining proper social standing according to the student handbook as well as a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA that will be reviewed at the end of each term. This scholarship is available for severely wounded service members, spouses of severely wounded service members, and children or other family members (e.g. parents) of severely wounded service members. Eligible students are invited to complete the Service Members Scholarship Application. The scholarship is renewable upon maintaining proper social standing according to the handbook as well as a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA that will be reviewed at the end of each term. MONROE COLSTON DIVERSITY LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP $1,000 max per term for full-time students TUITION EXCHANGE PROGRAM (Associate & Bachelor) Up to $4,850 tuition per term Up to $1,050 campus housing per term AIB offers up to 30 Monroe Colston Diversity Scholarships per academic year. Qualified incoming, full-time students from diverse backgrounds who are U.S. residents are welcome to apply. Students may receive this scholarship in addition to one of the academic scholarships. The scholarship is competitive and requires an application. To be considered for the schoalrship a student must: - Apply and be accepted for admission. - Complete the AIB Monroe Colston Leadership Scholarship Application with an essay and letter of recommendation. - File the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) & ITG (Iowa Tuition Grant) if applicable. AIB College of Business is a member of the Tuition Exchange Program. Hundreds of private colleges throughout the US belong to this program. Students with a parent employed by a private college may be eligible for the Tuition Exchange Benefit Program which includes a full tuition scholarship and housing benefit. Participants are required to complete the financial aid application process in a timely manner. The Tuition Exchange benefit is for tuition and housing only and is awarded in conjunction with all federal, state, and AIB institutional grant assistance. The benefit is renewable upon maintaining proper social standing according to the student handbook as well as a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA that will be reviewed at the end of each term. The competitive factors considered will include examples of community service efforts demonstrated by volunteer work that affect community diversity and examples of leadership involvement and/or leadership potential. The candidate’s diversity characteristics and background will be considered. The AIB Monroe Colston Diversity Scholarship Committee will review all applicants and determine the scholarship recipients. The scholarship is renewable upon maintaining proper social standing according to the student handbook, a full-time enrollment status and a minimum 2.50 cumulative GPA that will be reviewed at the end of each term. For more details, visit with your AIB Admissions Counselor and the Tuition Exchange Officer at your parent’s college. AIB reserves the right to change the scholarship program at any time if necessary. PHI THETA KAPPA SCHOLARSHIP (Junior and Senior year only) $500 max per term with 3.5 cumulative GPA for full-time students $250 max per term with 3.5 cumulative GPA for part-time students Qualifications: 3.50 cumulative GPA & Phi Theta Kappa Member The Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Scholarship is open to previously active members of PTK who have completed an associate degree from an accredited college/university and attend AIB immediately after completion of said degree. In order to receive the PTK Scholarship, students must present a letter from their prior PTK advisor to verify membership. The scholarship is renewable upon maintaining proper social standing according to the student handbook as well as a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA that will be reviewed every term. 53 AIB COLLEGE OF BUSINESS GENERAL POLICIES APPEARANCE expected to present themselves in a manner acceptable to the Employers visit the campus often to speak to classes and to business world. The College reserves the right to modify course offerings, hours, interview graduates. Employers assume the students will exhibit a tuition, fees, and housing and College policies. professional attitude and business appearance. Students are expected to be neat, clean, and appropriately dressed. Students may be refused DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE POLICY admission to class because of inappropriate attire or appearance. The College is committed to the safety and welfare of all students HEALTH AND PROPERTY INSURANCE and the College community. The College is also charged with the AIB College of Business does not provide health, personal property, responsibility of maintaining an academic and social environment or life insurance for students. Students are responsible for insuring conducive to learning, growth, and development. The use of their own personal possessions and having their own health alcoholic beverages, though acceptable for persons 21 years of age coverage. The College requests that students complete a student or older, is a matter of concern for the College. The Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of health/emergency contact information form to keep on file with their permanent record. All health records are confidential and 1989, Public Law 101-226, requires AIB College of Business to adopt will only be released with written consent. Students can obtain and implement a program to prevent the unlawful possession, use information on renter's and health insurance from most insurance or distribution of illicit drugs and abuse of alcohol by students and companies. employees. All students, employees, and visitors of the College are prohibited SOCIAL PROBATION AND SUSPENSION from the unlawful possession, use or distribution of drugs and Students are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible alcohol on the property owned by AIB or as part of any College- manner and abide by the rules and regulations of the College as sponsored activities. The complete Drug and Alcohol Policy is well as state and federal laws. Inappropriate conduct (e.g. rudeness; available in the AIB Student Handbook. vulgarity; dishonesty; physical, verbal or sexual harassment) or a violation of College rules or policies may result in social probation SEXUAL ABUSE POLICY and, in some cases, suspension from the College. Social probation In accordance with state law, the College has established procedures consists of disciplinary actions that could result in certain restrictions for dealing with sexual abuse. The College, in conjunction with its and forfeitures of student privileges that include but are not limited published policy on sexual harassment, will not condone or ignore to: the willful neglect of an individual who instigates sexual contact • Fines up to $250. or harassment of another. The complete policy is available in the AIB • Forfeiture of AIB scholarships for a minimum of one term. Student Handbook. • Forfeiture of participation in College-sponsored extracurricular activities. NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY • Removal from current AIB employment and possible ineligibility for It is the College’s goal to create and maintain a productive work future student employment. environment for all employees and students. The College prohibits • Restrictions on access to campus buildings. discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, national • Other disciplinary procedures. origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, marital or veteran status, or any other A student suspended from the College for social reasons may apply for readmission to the College after six months. Students may legally-protected status. This policy applies to employees, students, appeal social probation/suspension to the AIB Leadership Team. applicants seeking employment at the College, and guests of the College. Any person having inquiries concerning AIB College of Business’ COLLEGE JURISDICTION The College is interested in students with a desire to succeed compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI, Title IX, or and reserves the right to dismiss a student who fails to maintain Section 504, and The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 should satisfactory grades, whose conduct is detrimental to the College contact the AIB Leadership Team, AIB College of Business, 2500 Fleur or other students, or who has excessive absences. Students are 54 Drive, Des Moines, IA 50321, telephone AIB COLLEGE OF BUSINESS GENERAL POLICIES (515) 244-4221. Any person may also contact the Assistant Secretary practices. It is the responsibility of the qualified student with a for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, regarding the disability to meet with the Disability Services Coordinator voluntarily College’s compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI, Title and confidentially disclose information regarding the nature and IX, or Section 504, and The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. extent of the disability. The Disability Services Coordinator will assist the qualified student in identifying potential accommodations CAMPUS SECURITY AND CRIME REPORT based upon the qualified student’s needs, preferences, and available The College, in compliance with the Student -Right-To-Know and resources. Efforts will be made to provide the qualified student Campus Security Act of 1990 (Public Law 101-542) and the Jeanne with the requested accommodations, although the College cannot Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime guarantee that a qualified student will automatically receive his or Statistics Act, prepares and distributes an annual report of campus her first choice of accommodations. The College will work with the crime and statistics for students and employees as well as for qualified student to provide a supportive learning environment. applicants of enrollment or employment. The report includes crime statistics for specified crimes reported on campus and on adjacent public property for the past three years. Campus security policies concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters are also included in the report. This report can be accessed on the College Web site at: http://www.aib.edu/student-life/campus-safety-security. Contact the Risk Manager or Chief Facilities Officer with any questions at 515244-4221 or safety@aib.edu. DISCLOSURE CONCERNING IOWA SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION The Iowa Sex Offender Registry was enacted on July 1, 1995 and is found in Chapter 692A Code of Iowa. As part of the 1994 Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act, the United States Congress passed the Jacob Wetterling Crimes Against Children and Sexually Violent Offenders Registration Act. The act sets forth guidelines for states to establish sex offender registry programs. For information concerning Iowa Sex Offender Registration, go to www.iowasexoffenders.com. PERSISTENCE RATE Under the Student-Right-To-Know Act of 1990, AIB is required to inform inquiring students about persistence-to-graduation rates of enrolled students. The persistence rate for the Fall 2009 cohort class (latest information available) is 2.6% percent with a graduation rate of 51.7% for students enrolled in associate degree majors. Information on the first bachelor's degree cohort is not yet available. DISABILITY SERVICES AIB supports the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by providing reasonable accommodations for qualified students with disabilities in all educational programs, services, and 55 AIB COLLEGE OF BUSINESS CAMPUS LOCATION 56