Eller College of Management Undergraduate brochure

The Universit y of Arizona | Eller College of Management

Your Business journey Starts Here

See how far the Eller experience can take you.

Nathan Schlatter, Eller Finance ‘14 Sales Rep, San Diego Chargers

by the Ranked:

#12

among public schools*

TOP FIvE for MIS and entrepreneurship programs*

Top TEN Out-of-State Residents #4 #8

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E ll e r D efiniti o n s

Cohort (kō’hôrt’)

n. A group of students in your major with whom you will take all of your junior and senior core courses. The A cohort has morning classes; the B cohort has afternoon classes.

Pre-Business Major (prĭ-bĭz’nĭs mā’jər)

n. Your declared major status prior to professional admission into the Eller College of Management.

Professional Admission (prə-fěsh’ə-nəl ād-mĭsh’ən)

n. The competitive process through which you apply to your individual major program. Criteria includes academic performance, exam, involvement, resume and cover letter review, and an interview. * 2014 U.S. News & World Report rankings

Eller dean Len Jessup (center) is also an alum—he earned his doctoral degrees in management and MIS in 1987.

What you can

Expect The Eller College of Management is home to 5,500 undergraduate students at the University of Arizona—a PAC 12 public university with boundless opportunities and a lot of pride. We may be large, but our program is designed to build a small, close-knit community of peers.

Once you have been professionally admitted into Eller as a junior, you’ll join a cohort of students with whom you’ll take all of your core classes. You’ll work together on presentations, case competitions, and the rigorous classwork that will prepare you for your career.

You’ll engage with faculty members who will help you understand the landscape of business and your place in it, as you grow as a leader through co-curricular involvement, international travel, and professional networking.

Amy Doherty, Eller MIS ’14

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“The Eller experience gives a community feel to an enormous school that is very competitive. Teachers and faculty challenge you, but are also there to support you.”

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“My favorite faculty member in my major is Dr. Joe Broschak.

He taught my designing and managing organizations course and was a great professor. Dr. Broschak really cares about his students and takes the time to make sure everyone understands the course material.”

Amanda Martinez, Eller Business Management ’14

You will learn from the

The University of Arizona is a top research institution—ranked #19 among public schools by the National Science Foundation.

What does that mean for business students?

That we attract faculty who are leading researchers in the fields of accounting, finance, economics, management information systems, management, and marketing. Top research can take up to ten years to make it into textbooks—which is why it’s so important to learn from professors who bring their research into the classroom.

What will your

Pre-business students at the University of Arizona have a specific sequence of classes to follow. You will meet with a pre-business advisor to make sure you’re on track, and determine your math sequence through a placement test.

first 2 years

Your actual schedule will vary, but this sample schedule will give you an idea of what to expect.

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Freshman Year 1st Semester Course

2nd Semester Units

Course

Units

3

1st Year Composition

3

Management Information Systems

4

Business Calculus

3

College Algebra

3

Language & Context of Business

1

General Education

3

General Education

3

General Education

3

General Education

3

General Education

3

TOTAL

16

TOTAL

16

Sophomore Year 1st Semester

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Course

2nd Semester Units

Course

Units

Business Statistics

3

Managerial Accounting

3

Financial Accounting

3

Business Analytics

4

Basic Economic Issues

3

General Education

3

Career Mgmt in Business

1

General Education

3

Ethics

3

General Education

3

General Education

3

TOTAL

16

TOTAL

16

* Foundation courses prerequisite for Professional Admission.

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1st Year Composition

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Fit The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) degree is a versatile launch pad for your career. It offers a strong foundation in the arts and sciences during your freshman and sophomore years and a focused concentration on business concepts during your junior and senior years. As a pre-business student, you will take two one-credit courses designed to help you understand the context of business and how you can find your place within it. With the help of a career coach, you’ll map out a plan for your junior and senior years.

Because the University of Arizona is a top research institution, our faculty members bring their cutting-edge research into the classroom, so you get the latest information alongside time-honored principles.

They are also dedicated to student success and go above and beyond to create an exceptional educational experience.

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“Be open to researching other career paths and graduate programs that you may have not known existed. Definitely go out of your way to meet people in your major also, as they are going down the same path you are and will be able to help you along the way.”

Vishak Shankar, Eller Accounting and MIS ’14

your experience At Eller, you can supplement your major with a certificate in sports management or health care, or a minor in global business. These programs give you industry-specific expertise to differentiate yourself.

In addition to focused coursework, certificate programs offer real-world projects, study trips, and guest speakers to boost your resume as you prepare to launch your career.

Marketing

$53,300*

$51,000*

$55,300*

Financial planner • Tax advisor • Corporate internal accountant• Certified Public Accountant

Product management • Public relations • Sales and sales management • Market research • Advertising and promotion

Human resources manager • Small business manager • Project manager • Production manager• Territory sales manager

Finance

MIS/Operations Management

Business Economics

$57,400*

$63,100*

$55,100*

Financial planner • Analyst • Security sales and trading • Insurance • Real estate

Systems analyst • Data administrator • Technical program manager • Information systems manager

Financial planner • Analyst • Management trainee • Foundation for graduate studies

Business Administration

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$55,300* Operations manager • Retail store manager • Small business manager • Project manager

Entrepreneur­­­ship Varies, based on other major, employer, and experience Entrepreneur • Intrapreneur • Venture capitalist • Investment banker

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Eller Majors

*NACE, National Salary Survey Data, Spring 2013

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Accounting

Business Management

Nathan Schlatter, Eller Finance ’14

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“I served as president of Delta Sigma Pi my senior year. The main reason why I became involved was because I felt it was important to surround myself with people that I admire so one day I could be in the shoes of my role models. You need people in your life to push you along to the path of success in the future.”

“Most people think the only benefit [to being an honors student] is registering for classes early (which is definitely great) but you also get to take honors classes that allow you to get to know professors better, and you get to work closely with a faculty member to write your thesis your senior year.

As a business student you also get direct admission to Eller and have a wonderful honors academic advisor.”

Amanda Martinez, Eller Marketing and Business Management ’14

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You can get the most out of your time at Eller—and boost your resume with real-world experience—when you volunteer or demonstrate leadership through involvement with student organizations.

There are nearly 30 Eller-sponsored student organizations that are tailored to your major or area of interest. You can also get involved with the Eller College as a pre-business student through academic programs by applying for Honors, the Eller Leadership Integrity Training for Excellence (E.L.I.T.E.) for freshmen, or Eller Emerging Leaders residential community.

Turn your interests into Rebecca Durazo, Eller Accounting ‘14 and University of Arizona Wildcat Twirling Team (also pictured top right )

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And, of course, between NCAA sports, arts and cultural activities, and the outdoor recreation opportunities that 300 days of sunshine a year affords, Tucson has a lot to offer during your downtime.

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“I took a class trip to Mexico in the Global Business Program. It was my first time crossing the border and was enlightening in addition to being a lot of fun. We had the opportunity to interact with students on a college campus in Hermosillo where we heard experts talk about international trade and the challenges of doing business abroad. It took the learning experience outside of the classroom and made it hands-on, practical, and enjoyable.”

Kelly Chavez, Eller Finance and Business Economics ‘14

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Global Business Program

Study Tours & Internships

Study Abroad

Global Cohort

A thematic minor program open only to Eller College students interested in acquiring knowledge specific to the global business environment.

Add an international dimension to your education. Travel with your peers on faculty-led trips to Asia, South America, or Mexico, or spend eight weeks as an intern in Barcelona, Hong Kong, or London.

Spend a semester at a partner institution in England, Spain, Italy, Australia, or a country of your choice.

Take your first semester of upper division Eller requirements abroad over the summer. This Eller faculty led international program provides 15 credits in just ten weeks. Destinations include Brazil, Russia, India, and China.

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International travel will change the way you think about the world. As an Eller College student, you can earn credit and experience other countries through a variety of programs.

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Prague London

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Barcelona Brazil

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“New companies are always looking for help and even if you have to work unpaid, the experience you gain witnessing the struggles of a young company are invaluable for preparing yourself against the challenges of this program.”

Colton Cray, Eller MIS, Operations Management, Finance, and Entrepreneurship ’14

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Innovate Become an entrepreneur Eller is home to one of the first—and still one of the best— entrepreneurship programs in the country. When our namesake, Karl Eller, bought his first company in the 1950s, he wished that he’d been exposed to entrepreneurial education in school. He made that possible for future generations when he made a gift to the UA to create what is now the McGuire Center for Entrepreneurship.

The McGuire Center offers two options: a competitive-entry, year-long program for those who want to focus on building a new venture from the ground up, and a required capstone class in innovation that you’ll take during your senior year at Eller.

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Why? Because you need to know how to reason, to collaborate, to adapt, to fall down and to get up again—all in a safe place.

Entrepreneurship education gives you a set of tools that you can use to identify problems and see opportunities, then find and use evidence to make a persuasive case for innovation. You’ll use those tools whether you go to work for a Fortune 500 company, a small business, a nonprofit, or your own venture.

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your career Your BSBA degree will open doors, but to take your career to the next level, you need to enrich your resume with relevant experience—such as internships, externships, and job shadowing—as well as hone your ability to communicate effectively with potential employers. The Eller College emphasizes team work, networking, presentations, and cocurricular involvement so that you have the opportunities you need to build a well-rounded resume.

The challenging Eller curriculum will give you the tools you need to succeed as a leader, and the teams in our Business Communication Program and the support of our team of career coaches in the Professional Development Center will help you refine the way you present yourself to the world, so that when you land that interview, you can sell yourself and get the job.

“I am going to work for Goldman Sachs in New York as an analyst in the securities division. I am very excited about joining Goldman Sachs after graduation and about living in New York but I am sure I am going to miss Eller a lot.”

Juan Peraza, Eller Finance ’14

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“After graduation, I will be doing technology consulting for Deloitte in Sacramento, CA. I am extremely excited for this opportunity to apply everything I have learned from Eller, to expand my network and learn from some of the top experts in the industry.”

Amy Doherty, Eller MIS ’14

Top Employers of Eller grads ADP Altria AT&T AXA Advisors BDO Bryn Neil International CBIZ CBRE Deloitte Consulting E & J Gallo Winery Edward Jones Enterprise Ernst & Young GEICO General Mills General Motors Goldman Sachs IBM Intel JC Penney Kohl’s KPMG Macys Medix Nestle USA PepsiCo PetSmart PriceWaterhouseCoopers Protiviti Target Tata Consulting Services Texas Instruments USAA Vanguard Verizon Wells Fargo Yelp

by the

$50,395 Average starting salary of Eller grads

Top Five industries* Financial services Consumer products/retail Technology/science Consulting Accounting

Most popular grad school programs*

61%

Master’s of Accounting * selected by Eller Graduates

11%

Master’s of Finance

15% 13% Other

Master’s of MIS

Find your fit Turn your interests into leadership experience Change your perspective through Global business

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Innovate Become an entrepreneur Launch your career

“There is no other place where you will find the passion and pride Eller contains under the hood. I can proudly say that I have grown in so many ways professionally, socially, and emotionally that prepare me for in the real world.”

Nathan Schlatter, Eller Finance ’14

What’s APPLY now at arizona.edu

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