The College of Business and Public Administration (BPA) offers two undergraduate degree programs leading to the Bachelor of Science; one program leading to a Bachelor of Arts; and one graduate program leading to a Master of Science. The three undergraduate programs are: (1) BS-Business Entrepreneurship (2) BS-Management Information Systems and (3) BA-Public Administration. The College offers the Master of Science in Management Information Systems.

The mission of the College of Business and Public Administration at Southern University at New Orleans is to provide undergraduate and graduate students with the knowledge, skills, and decision making abilities necessary for careers in business, industry, education and government, and for further study at the graduate and professional levels. Thus, the College’s first priority is the teaching function. The mission of the College is also accomplished through its focus on intellectual contributions and service. The mission of the College includes a special obligation to address subjects of interest and importance to the New Orleans metropolitan area and historically disadvantaged populations.

The mission of the College of Business is operationalized through the following objectives:

      Teaching B to provide students with a diversified, professional education to:

• Prepare graduates for careers in the public and private sectors;
• Develop and enhance students' competencies in communications, leadership, and critical thinking;
• Provide an environment that stresses ethical and moral standards;
• Develop and enhance students' awareness of international issues.
• Teach courses designed to prepare students in other academic units in the University with regard to their respective careers.  Courses in which College of Education students are enrolled will be conducted in a manner consistent with that unit's Conceptual Framework.

      Intellectual contributions B to expand the boundaries of current knowledge and contribute to the advancement of education through intellectual contributions that:

• Promote development of faculty through professional development activities;
• On-going improvement in the teaching-learning process;
• Enhance students' awareness of research applications;
• Develop and disseminate knowledge, especially that which is of interest to, and useful for, urban areas.

      Service B to improve the quality of life at Southern University at New Orleans and in the greater New Orleans metropolitan area through:

• Active involvement in the governance of the University;
• Active participation in professional organizations at the local, state, national and international levels;
• Provide guidance to student organizations;
• On-going involvement in community service projects.

The PBA houses the Small Business Management and Development Institute (SBMDI).  The SBMDI functions as a community outreach vehicle by providing counseling and business information through seminars and institutes.  The college is also a part of the SBMDI state-wide network of centers attached to academic business units of colleges and universities in the state.

Undergraduate Programs

Admission Policies

1. Undergraduate students are admitted directly to the College of Business and Public Administration, provided they have declared a major in Business Entrepreneurship, Management Information Systems, or Public Administration. However, Business Entrepreneurship and Management Information Systems majors are required to earn a grade of “C” or better in all their business courses. Only one grade of “D” in a non-major business course will be allowed.
2. Transfer students must meet the same admission standards as resident students. Transfer credit will be accepted when approved by the Dean of the College for courses comparable to those offered by the University. However, credit will not be transferred for courses offered in the College of Business and Public Administration for which the student has earned a grade below C.
3. Credit will not be transferred from community or junior colleges for College of Business and Public Administration upper-level courses (courses numbered 300 or above). Exceptions, however, may be granted in accordance with particular state-wide or inter-institution articulation agreements.
4. Transfer credit will not be given for more than 50 percent of the total business course credit hours required to earn a degree in Business Entrepreneurship or Management Information Systems. Total business course credit hours include all Common Body of Knowledge courses and all Major courses.

          
Common Body of Knowledge

The following courses, constituting the Common Body of Knowledge (CBK), are required in all baccalaureate degree programs in the College of Business and Public Administration, except for Public Administration (CIS?).

                    ACCT 211     Principles of Accounting I
                    ACCT 222     Principles of Accounting II
                    BADM 240    Legal Environment of Business
                    BADM 301    Principles of Finance
                    BADM 362    Principles of Management
                    BADM 370    Marketing Principles
                    BADM 490    Business Policy
                    ECON 211    Economic Principles I (Micro)
                    ECON 222    Economic Principles II (Macro)
                    ECON 295    Economics and Business Statistics I
                    ENGL 260     Professional & Technical Writing
                    MGIS 164     Introduction to Information Processing (Formerly CMIS 164)
                    MGIS 250     Fundamentals of Information Systems (Formerly BADM 390 or CMIS 190)

Requirements for Graduation

Each student must satisfy the following requirements to graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree from the College:

1. Complete an approved program of study in the College with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher.
2. Except as noted below, complete each course taken in the College with a grade of C or higher. A grade of D will be accepted for a maximum of one non-major business course taken in the College.
3. Complete 60 hours of volunteer/community service.
4. Pass an Exit Examination in the student’s major field of study.
5. Satisfy all University requirements.