Willie A. Deese College of Business and Economics

https://www.ncat.edu/cobe/index.php

Lisa A. Owens-Jackson, Interim Dean
Shona D. Morgan, Interim Associate Dean

Vision

The vision of the Willie A. Deese College of Business and Economics is to be a national leader in global business education that transforms students’ lives.

Mission

The mission of the Willie A. Deese College of Business and Economics is to develop agile, culturally competent, and diverse leaders who use analytical skills to meet the challenges of the future. We accomplish our mission through evidence-based instruction, professional and community engagement, and high-quality, impactful research.

Accreditation

The undergraduate accounting and business programs of the Willie A. Deese College of Business and Economics are accredited by the AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.

Degrees Offered

Accounting - Bachelor of Science
Business Information Technology - Bachelor of Science
Business Analytics - Bachelor of Science
Economics (General) - Bachelor of Science
Economics (Business) - Bachelor of Science
Economics (Law) - Bachelor of Science
Finance - Bachelor of Science
Management (Business Administration) - Bachelor of Science
Management (Management Information Systems: MIS) - Bachelor of Science
Management (Innovation & Entrepreneurship) - Bachelor of Science
Management (International Management) - Bachelor of Science
Marketing - Bachelor of Science
Marketing (Sales) - Bachelor of Science
Supply Chain Management - Bachelor of Science

Course Load

The normal course load per semester is fifteen to seventeen (15-17) credit hours. A full-time undergraduate student is required to carry a minimum of twelve (12) credit hours. Students majoring in the Willie A. Deese College of Business and Economics may not enroll for more than eighteen (18) credit hours without the approval of the department chairperson and the dean.

College Requirements

The student is held responsible for the selection of courses in conformity with the curriculum of his/her choice. A student who enters the Willie A. Deese College of Business and Economics has the privilege of graduating under the provisions of the Bulletin current upon admission provided all requirements are completed within six years. If all requirements are not completed within six years after admission, the student is expected to conform to the Bulletin requirements specified for the class with which graduation is anticipated.

The applicant for graduation must have earned a minimum of 120 semester hours, excluding deficiency and/or remedial course work, with a cumulative grade point average of 2.00 or better for all courses taken. Students enrolled in repeatable semesters of MUSI 300 - University Bands and/or MUSI 301 - University Choir will receive graduation credit for one semester only. Students in the Deese College of Business and Economics must earn a minimum grade of “C” in ENGL 100 , ENGL 101 ; MATH 111 , MATH 112 ; ACCT 221 , ACCT 222 , MGMT 260 , ECON 200 , ECON 201 , ECON 206 , FIN 343 , MGMT 110 , MGMT 201 , MGMT 303 , MGMT 315 , MGMT 495 , BUAN 132 , and MKTG 230 . Students must also earn a minimum grade of “C” in the 10 (30 credit hours) courses listed as their major program requirements and in their major program elective courses in the applicable University Bulletin for the selected course of study.

Students are considered for a change of major to a program in the Deese College from other academic majors and undecided classification upon the completion of twenty-four (24) semester hours with a minimum grade point average of 2.5. The 24 semester hours must include ENGL 100 , ENGL 101 , MATH 111 , and MATH 112 or equivalents. FRST 101 , MATH 101 , and MATH 102 are not considered for the 24 hour requirement. MATH 103 and MATH 104 together may be substituted for MATH 111 . MATH 131 and MATH 132 may be substituted for MATH 111 and MATH 112 , respectively; credit will be awarded for the higher level courses only. Exceptions to this policy require the recommendation of the department chairperson and the approval of the dean of the Deese College.

Students majoring in programs in the Deese College must enroll in three (3) courses (3-credit hour courses) of African American Culture & History, Global Awareness, and Humanities & Fine Arts electives which satisfy the General Education requirements of the University.

Double Major

Students who desire to obtain a double major within the Willie A. Deese College of Business and Economics must complete a minimum of twelve (12) semester hours beyond those required of the first major. As a general rule, major program courses in one major in the Deese College of Business and Economics will not be accepted to meet major program elective course requirements in the second major.

Approval for Transfer Credit

Students enrolled in the Willie A. Deese College of Business and Economics must receive prior approval from the department chairperson and the Dean of the College of Business and Economics for courses to be considered for transfer credit from other colleges and universities. Community college courses included in articulation agreements and/or courses that are comparable to courses (100-200 level) in the first two years of the selected program of study at North Carolina A&T State University are considered for transfer credit.

Proficiency Examinations

Students who have had some training or experience in certain fields offered in the Willie A. Deese College of Business and Economics may be given an opportunity to take an examination, with the permission of the chairperson of the department and the approval of the dean of the Deese College of Business and Economics. A student who passes a proficiency examination is given credit toward graduation, provided that the course is acceptable for his/her curriculum. Credit is given only if a grade of “C” is made on the examination. A grade of “P” (pass) or “S” (satisfactory) is recorded on the student’s record. No official record is made of failures on these examinations.

Proficiency examinations are given under the following restrictions:

Examinations may be taken only by persons who are in residence at the University.
Examinations may not be taken to raise grades or remove failures in courses.
Examinations may be taken only once in the same course.

Senior Residence Requirement

A student must complete a minimum of three (3) semesters as a full-time student at the University which include the two semesters prior to graduation. At least one half of the student’s credit hours in the major field must be earned at the University. Exceptions to either of these provisions may be made upon the recommendation of the chairperson of the student’s major department and the approval of the dean of the Willie A. Deese College of Business and Economics.

UPS Endowed Chair

The UPS Endowed Chair was established in the Willie A. Deese College of Business and Economics to provide faculty support for curriculum and student development and to enhance research and other scholarly activities in transportation and supply chain management.

Transportation Institute

The Transportation Institute draws faculty, staff members and students from different departments in the Willie A. Deese College of Business and Economics and the College of Engineering to create an interdisciplinary unit that conducts research, provides public service, and offers training programs in the field of transportation. It also serves as a resource for planners, social scientists, public officials, and community groups to help them solve transportation problems.

The research program covers a wide range of areas, from investigating transportation needs of the groups with physical and socioeconomic challenges to analyzing transportation financing. The Institute has achieved a national reputation for its funded research in small urban and rural transportation.

The Transportation Institute offers students the opportunity to engage in research projects under the guidance of the faculty. The Institute also provides financial support for students who major in supply chain management and civil engineering. In addition, several student enhancement and research mentoring activities are offered through the Institute to students who pursue these majors.

The Institute is a regional center that offers seminars, workshops, and short courses designed to provide instruction in current transportation techniques and concepts. These programs are designed for individuals outside the University who have an interest in transportation.

Beta Gamma Sigma

Beta Gamma Sigma (BGS) is the international scholastic honor society for majors in the Willie A. Deese College of Business and Economics. Membership in BGS represents the highest national recognition a student in business can receive in an undergraduate program accredited by the AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Only outstanding students who rank in the upper 10 percent of the sophomore, junior, or senior class, and the upper 20 percent of graduate students are eligible for membership. The BGS chapter of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University was established in 1980 as a result of the accreditation of the undergraduate business programs in 1979.