School of Business and Economics

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The School of Business and Economics offers programs leading to the Bachelor of Science degree with majors in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Management, Management Information Systems, and Marketing. The programs are designed to increase students’ reasoning ability, thus enabling them to become successful managers or to enter graduate studies. The curricula provide students with a broad background that allows them to think critically, solve problems, express themselves precisely and work in teams. The school also offers the Master of Business Administration degree.

Shared Values

• We value students and their educational enhancement.
• We value the exploration, creation, application and dissemination of knowledge.
• We value service.
• We value ethical behavior, honesty and integrity.
• We value collegiality.
• We value a positive learning and working environment.

Vision Statement

To be the premier culturally diverse, student-focused historically black business school in the United States dedicated to excellence in the delivery of programs that equip graduates to serve as leaders in business and society.

Mission Statement

The School of Business and Economics (SBE) at Winston-Salem State University, a member of the University of North Carolina system, serves an increasingly diverse student body primarily from the southeastern United States. As part of an institution founded to educate African American students, the SBE provides undergraduate and graduate students with the knowledge, professional skills, leadership abilities, and practical experiences needed to understand and be successful in the global workplace and to impact the economic growth of the Piedmont region. The success of SBE students is the result of varied scholarly pursuits of faculty, which emphasize pedagogical and applied research.

Goals

The School has identified the following goals in support of its mission:

1. To produce graduates who have competencies that are highly sought by businesses and graduate schools and will facilitate their advancement into leadership positions.
2. To recruit and retain highly qualified faculty and staff.
3. To provide an evolving curriculum that meets the needs of learners and changing demands of business.
4. To actively involve stakeholders in the development and assessment of programs and students.
5. To maintain a collegial atmosphere that facilitates teaching, learning, scholarship and service.
6. To develop strategies to provide financial resources which support and enhance the strategic mission of the School of Business and Economics.

Accreditation

The degree programs in the School of Business and Economics are accredited by the AACSB International—The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.

Admission to the School’s Degree Programs

Students may declare a major in any program in the School of Business and Economics upon entry into the University. After entry in the University, students may enter programs in the School by completing a change of major form.

Credit for business core courses taken at other institutions after admission to Winston-Salem State University, is awarded subject to approval of the dean of the School of Business and Economics.

At least 50% of the business course work required for degrees offered through the School of Business and Economics must be completed at Winston-Salem State University.

Structure of the Programs

All candidates for business and economics baccalaureate degrees must satisfactorily complete all the courses listed in the catalog for that degree. Any changes in degree requirements must be approved in writing by the dean of the School. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure (1) graduation requirements will be met by the projected graduation date, and (2) applications for graduation are filed by the required deadline.

Learning Goals

1. Students will be able to communicate business information effectively.
2. Students will be able to produce and utilize quantitative, qualitative, and computer-based information for decision making.
3. Students will be able to diagnose problems, evaluate alternatives, and implement plans of action.
4. Students will be able to assess the impact on the business environment of various legal, ethical, and global issues.
5. Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of diversity and group dynamics, and the ability to work effectively in teams.

Graduation Requirements

For graduation, no more than two grades of D are permitted in required courses prefixed by ACC, BCO, BLA, BUA, ECO, FIN, MGT, MIS, MKT and QBA. Major-specific graduation requirements may be more stringent. All other grades in these courses must be C or higher. Students must receive a grade of C or higher for all required courses in the major. Students must present an overall GPA of 2.0 or better to satisfy university graduation requirements. Students who take MAT 1312 must also have a C or higher before proceeding to MAT 2333.

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