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Fowler College of Business Transfer Orientation August 2017
Note: This is the same presentation for Transfer Students and Parents A PDF copy can be found at: Fowler College of Business Transfer Orientation August 2017 Lance Nail, Dean Kristie Dock, Interim Assistant Dean Brianne Wada, Career Services Jason Tan, Academic Advisor Teresa Donahue, Study Abroad Director Gary Grudnitski, Director of Undergraduate Programs
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Welcome! Congratulations on being admitted to the SDSU Fowler College of Business (FCB) and welcome to the Aztec Family…you are now starting your journey as an “Aztec for Life” This orientation is designed to give you vital information that will prepare you for SUCCESS in the FCB Also, be sure to mark your calendars! New Student and Family Convocation: 10:00 am Commencement: May 2019 Convocation Commencement August 2017 May 2019
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Student Learning Outcomes
Upon graduation, Fowler College of Business students will achieve SUCCESS! Students will be: Utilizing essential business knowledge Critical thinkers Competent in global perspectives Ethically aware Speaking and writing effectively Setting the standard….Aztecs for Life! Five key Learning Outcomes
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CBA Toastmasters Certificate Course
The Toastmasters Certificate Course was introduced to help to develop speaking, communication and presentation skills for FCB students – only for FCB students A voluntary course (now in it’s 5th semester) with funding provided by the FCB Dean’s Foundation Fund The FCB works closely with the San Diego county District 5 Toastmasters to present this course Fridays, 2:00-3:30 pm, for 10 weeks Application on BAC website. Information will be ed regarding fall applications “Best of the Best Champions”
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Writing Effectively RWS 390W is a new course that has been developed and tailored to the specific needs of students in upper division Business Majors. In RWS 390W, business students will learn skills and strategies specifically defined for the business such as: Crafting effective business messages for specific audiences and purposes; Placing professional communication within generic and cultural contexts; Demonstrating the ability to link business communication to problem solving and decision making; Analyzing the ethical dilemmas associated with professional writing; Assessing business communication for quality of content and design. Also visit the Writing Center located in the library to assist with writing reports, papers, and essays.
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What is the Business Passport Program?
structures your upper-division experience both inside and outside the classroom provides a vehicle (an electronic portfolio implemented through Portfolium) to showcase evidence of this experience makes SDSU one of first universities to have a Business Passport Program that does both
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Tips for Fowler College of Business Student Success
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Visit Business Advising Center (BAC)
The Fowler College of Business has the only dedicated advising center on campus We recommend students visit each semester (at least) Information: Education, Business Administration Building (EBA) Room 448 We provide exceptional academic advising for current and prospective students in support of the undergraduate and graduate business programs
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Participate in High Impact Practices
Internships Participate in research activities Learning communities Service learning Study abroad
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Study Abroad Teresa Donahue
Study Abroad Director
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Study Abroad Best time to Study abroad: Junior Year!
Q: How much will it cost? Can save money or even make money! Some schools offer free housing (i.e. Korea: their students practice English, also $3,000 stipend) Hong Kong: housing $150/month Q: Can I still graduate in 4 years? Yes, classes count toward major Q: What if I don’t speak a foreign language? Our partner universities teach business classes in English So, no excuse not to go!
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Get involved on campus Participate in Student Life and Leadership activities Welcome Week and Aztec Nights Join student organizations Academic and Honor societies Cultural and religion-based Fraternities / Sororities Leadership and political groups Recreation and sports Apply for Toastmasters International
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FCB Student Organizations
College of Business Council (CBC)
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Other Ways to Get Involved!
Student2Student Peer Mentor Program One-on-one meetings, study sessions and academic workshops for New Transfer Students Transfer Student Coffee Hours Relaxed, informal meeting with FCB Mentors – a chance to express concerns and ask questions about your transition to SDSU Coffee hours throughout the semester - dates and times to be announced
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FCB Honors Program Open to high-achieving juniors and seniors
Overall GPA 3.60 to join, must earn 3.0 each semester Application on-line at BAC website Program features: Academic coursework Community involvement and service learning Field learning experiences and internships Graduation portfolio
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Get to know professors/attend office hours
Visit professors during their office hours(check syllabus) Ask questions about course material or assignments, discuss your major Don’t wait until the end of the semester if you are having issues Opportunity to develop a potential source for research opportunities, letters of recommendation, job references and other career support
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Read and fully understand syllabus
Syllabus provides all of the details for what is expected of the student and what you can expect of the professor. It is binding and at the will of the professor. You have to check it regularly! It includes: Learning outcomes Expectations for appropriate conduct Grading policies Full semester of assignments Note: most Professors do not make copies of their syllabus but post it on “Blackboard” (classroom management system) Make a hardcopy or save a copy on your computer for easy access You are responsible for ALL the information on the syllabus!
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Plan Your Study Time! Students should allow 2-3 hours per unit per week for study time plus class time Formula to determine Academic Time and Student Schedule: Academic Time = Study Time (Units x 3) + Class Time Example: Student taking 15 units Academic Time = Study time (45) + Class Time (15) = 60 hours! Student Schedule = Academic Time + Work Time + Involvement Example: Student taking 15 units, working 20 hours with 10 Hours involvement Student Schedule = Academic Time (60) + Work Time (20) + Involvement (10) = 90 hours!
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Take advantage of student resources
Business Advising Center Career Services Department of Advising and Evaluations Center for Student Rights and Responsibilities Commuter Student Resource Center Counseling and Psychological Services Financial Aid and Scholarships International Student Center Ombudsman Student Life and Leadership Student Disability Services Student Health Services You pay for these services and resources – use them!
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Career exploration/employment resources:
SDSU Career Services Career exploration/employment resources: Aztec Career Connection (career.sdsu.edu) - sign up ASAP! Needed to use the BAC services
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Career Services Brianne Wada
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Services Provided Career Guidance: Counselors + Career Peers
Assist with career planning Internship/job search Resume + Cover Letter Reviews Career Development Signature Series (Fowler College of Business students) Accounting Recruitment Timeline + Guidelines Link 2 Downtown (in the works) Information Sessions Career Fairs (7 annually) Save the Date: Business Career Fair March 15, 2018 Students come to career services because they need help choosing a major, or they are looking for an internship or part-time/full-time job. But instead of just coming for the job listing and leaving, we can help you improve your resume, provide job search advice, and give you interviewing tips. Offered by Counselors: Workshops on how write resumes, interview effectively, and conduct your job search. These workshops will teach you life long skills that you will be able to utilize towards your job search now, and will later be able to utilize as you develop your career and move from one job to the other. Plug Signature Series and accounting recruitment timeline + guidelines. Employer info sessions: Employers will tell you about their career and internship positions, their work settings, and what the industry is like. This is essential preparation for on-campus interviews. Remind students to check our event calendar frequently. We add special workshops all the time.
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Aztec Career Connection
Your access to: Internships + Jobs On-Campus Interviews Career Events Online Resources Log-in with your SDSUid (not REDID)
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Aztec Mentor Program (AMP)
Connect to support your transition to SDSU Develop your professional network, job shadow, visit a job site…and more! Registration for transfer students now open at amp.sdsu.edu Encourage students to apply for AMP. Application period for Fall 2017 August 21 to September 18
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Visit or Stop by Career Services
Office Hours: Mondays-Fridays am - 4:30 pm Walk-ins (Fast 15) Hours: Mondays–Thursdays 1pm - 2:45 pm Fridays am - 11:45 am Location: SSE-1200 Phone: (619) Follow us
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CAREER FOCUS APP Please download the app right now at: FCBA Career Stan
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Top Tips for FCB Success
Be accountable for YOUR education Know your rights and responsibilities Go to class Get a planner and use it Read and fully understand each syllabus Read textbooks and do homework Get to know your professors and attend office hours Take advantage of student resources Get involved on campus Visit the Business Advising Center (BAC) each semester to ensure you are on-track “OK, this all sounds good, But what about __________?” FCB Myth vs. Reality
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Myth vs. Reality Myth: I won’t be able to graduate in four semesters
Reality: Yes you can! Make your education your #1 priority Follow MyMap and Business Advising recommendations Take a full load (60 units / 4 semesters = 15 units/semester avg.) If <15 units, you should plan for summer school Take classes when you need them (don’t wait for popular professor) SDSU and FCB Initiative: “Finish in 4” Campaign to set the expectation to graduate in 4 semesters Increasing 4-semester grad rates will be good for students, parents, the University and for taxpayers! Variation on Finish in 4 (years)
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Myth vs. Reality Myth: Classes are not offered when I want/need them
Reality: The majority of FCB classes are offered during student’s preferred time Fall 2015 Undergraduate Classes 26% morning (8:00 – 11:00 start) 51% afternoon (12:00 – 4:00 start) 23% evening (5:00 – 7:00 start)
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Myth vs. Reality Myth: Back-to-back class schedule is most efficient
Reality: Distributed schedule allows time to study, eat, relax, work, and to participate in on-campus activities Student “Preference” Recommended
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Myth vs. Reality Myth: During Registration, you can enroll in any class you want, prerequisites don’t matter Reality: Registration and Prerequisites are strictly enforced! Registration You are responsible to register for courses you are eligible to take Use personalized academic advising sheet Use General Catalog to check prerequisites and course options Ask for help from Ambassadors and Staff Advisors Prerequisites are strictly enforced yet will change in the spring semester Pop-up message during registration Faculty may drop students without prerequisites completed Prerequisites are YOUR responsibility!
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Myth vs. Reality Myth: There is no process to resolve a problem with a class or a professor Reality: Yes there is a process – must follow steps in this order: Discuss directly with the professor Talk to the Department Chair Contact the Interim Assistant Dean Kristie Dock, Go to the Ombudsman
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Academic Advising Jason Tan
Academic Advisor Peer Coordinator
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Meet the Transfer Mentors!
Each Mentor will take a minute to share “One tip I wish I knew when I transferred to SDSU”
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Declaring Your Upper Division Business Major
Pre-Business Major Complete 60 Units Complete Impaction Criteria Complete 9 Prep Courses ≥ C (Cannot take Credit/NoCredit) 2.90+ Overall GPA Declare Upper Division
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9 Business Prep Classes Must earn a C or better, cannot take for Credit/NoCredit: ACCTG 201: Financial Accounting (prereq for ACCTG 202) ACCTG 202: Managerial Accounting ECON 101: Macroeconomics ECON 102: Microeconomics FIN 240: Legal Environment of Business (or an approved Business Law course) MATH 120: Calculus for Business Analysis or MATH 150: Calculus I (or an approved Finite Math course) MIS 180: Principles of Information Systems RWS 290: Business Writing & Rhetoric (not required for Accounting majors) STAT 119: Elementary Statistics for Business or ECON 201: Statistical Methods
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What Classes Can I Take if I Cannot Declare Upper Division Business?
Take your final prep course(s) and pass with a C or better Improve your Overall GPA to a 2.90 Take one, two or all three of your Upper Division General Education courses (3-9 units) Complete your upper division writing requirement Take elective courses outside of Business depending on major Start work on a non-business minor
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FCB Departments, Majors & Minors
Dept. Majors Minors (Optional) ACCT Accounting 4+1 (BMACC) BA General Business Business Administration FIN Finance Financial Services Real Estate MIS Information Systems MGT Management Human Resources Entrepreneurship MKT Marketing Integrated Marketing Communication Professional Sales and Selling
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Your First Semester in Upper Division Business
Take only 13 units and be sure to take the first course in your major and BA 310: MAJOR RECOMMENDED COURSE Accounting (ACCTG) ACCTG 331: Intermediate Accounting I Finance (FIN), Financial Services (FS) and Real Estate (RE) BA 323: Fundamentals of Finance FIN 331 for Real Estate Majors General Business (GENBUS) Any Core Course: BA 323, BA 360, BA 350, or BA 370 Information Systems (IS) MIS 306: Information Systems Analysis Management (MGT), Entrepreneurship (ENT) and Human Resource Management (HRM) BA 350: Management and Organizational Behavior Marketing (MKTG), Integrated Marketing Communication (IMC) and Professional Selling and Sales Management (PSSM) BA 370: Marketing
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GPA Requirements In order to graduate from SDSU there are 4 Grade Point Averages that MUST BE at least 2.0 SDSU GPA (all courses taken at SDSU) Overall GPA (transfer units plus SDSU) Major GPA (note: problem GPA for many transfer students) Minor GPA (if the student has a minor) Transfer students are at the highest risk to be placed on Academic Probation after first semester due to SDSU GPA For example, a student that earns 4 C’s and 1 C- (1.94 GPA) in his/her first semester will be on Academic Probation Academic Probation can lead to Disqualification Disqualified students cannot attend SDSU for one year Do not wait! See an advisor in the BAC asap.
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Progress Report Sheet (PRS) & Transfer Readiness
The Progress Report Sheet (PRS) for first semester transfer students, was designed to identify potential academic obstacles you might encounter during the semester. In order to do this, we require having a Progress Report Sheet (PRS) filled out by you and your instructors. We will review your PRS and will call you to schedule an appointment to meet with you if we need to discuss your academic progress. The Transfer Student Readiness Inventory (TSRI), is a tool that helps analyze transfer students needs regarding their transition to SDSU. Data is used to send several messages to students based on their responses.
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Help with Business Courses
General Campus Tutoring Student Disability Services (SDS) Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) Mathematics & Statistics Learning Center mlc.sdsu.edu ( SDSU Writing Center – Love Library Walk-in, appointments and on-line support Writingcenter.sdsu.edu SDSU Tutoring Flyer on BAC Website WPA Workshop (Satisfies Passport & WPA) – Testing Center
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Important Student Resources
2017/18 General Catalog YOUR contract with SDSU for GE, your major, all policies, etc. Office of Advising and Evaluation – SSW 1551 Support for all General Education & Graduation requirements
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Your Major Transfer students are admitted into the major in which you applied You cannot change your major until after “Census” September 27th You may change your major, but be careful to not take too many major- specific courses that won’t support your new major If many courses have been completed for a previous major, consider using them for a business minor You risk losing financial aid after having 150+ units
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Registration and Schedule Adjustments
You will be able register after 4:00 pm today You can enroll in up to 18 units during registration You can make schedule adjustments until the end of the ADD/DROP deadline (September 11, 11:59 pm) Do not assume a professor will drop you if you do not meet prerequisites ACTION: on September 11th, be sure to verify your class schedule on the WebPortal! No changes are allowed after this date
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Declaring Your Major Degree Evaluation
Preparation for the Major: PLUS SIGN + next to every item of the Impaction Criteria? Declare your upper division major today, if possible OR - Petition a course RAAR Petition form – major advising help with petitions RAAR = Request for Adjustment of Academic Requirement Need Full course syllabus with topical coverage (class by class with actual topics covered) Supplemental Forms for MIS 180, RWS 290 and ACCTG 201/202???
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Ready to Declare? Degree Evaluation
All Prep for Major “+”? You are READY! You will go to designated rooms Complete “Declaration Form” and work with peer advisors One or more minus “-” Requires one-on-one support You will stay in this room and meet with advisors 86
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Instructions: One-on-One Declaration Support
Steps: Meet with approvers Complete RAARs, as required Present RAARs for on-site Petition Review Return to line for final steps Prepare class schedule, register
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Business Advising Center Website www.sdsu.edu/undergradbiz Phone
Questions? Business Advising Center Website Phone (619) Note: This is the same presentation for Tranfer Students and Parents A PDF copy can be found at:
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Meet the Department Chairs!
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