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EMPIRE STATE COLLEGE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT AND ECONOMICS FOR STUDENTS MATRICULATED EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2004

The registered area of Business, Management and Economics (BM&E) consists of studies both professional (such as accounting) and disciplinary (such as economics). Programs in this area allow students to pursue educational and occupational interests and provide a solid foundation to function in a changing world. They include studies leading to an understanding of organizations and of the interactions among consumer, government, not-for-profit and private sector interests. These guidelines should be read and understood in the context of the introduction to the area of study guidelines in the Student Degree Planning Guide.

The responsibility to research current professional and disciplinary trends and program development lies with the student. The studies chosen should support student-identified goals. In addition, effective programs must meet college requirements and must show progression, depth and diversity of study.

Business, Management and Economics
General Guidelines

The general guidelines apply to all concentrations within the Business, Management and Economics area of study. Several specific concentrations have additional guidelines. All students are expected to demonstrate knowledge in each of the following areas:

* communication skills

      Students are expected to demonstrate communication skills that enhance their ability to function in a professional or organizational environment.

* information management
      Students are expected to demonstrate a basic understanding of information technology and systems appropriate to their fields.

* economics
      Students are expected to demonstrate the ability to solve problems using economic principles and concepts.

* ethical and social responsibility
      Students are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and appreciation for ethical and social issues facing organizations and their environments.

* quantitative skills
      Students are expected to demonstrate an understanding of analytical tools appropriate to their fields.

* understanding people in an organizational context
      Students are expected to demonstrate an understanding of how individuals and groups function or behave in organizations.

* understanding organizations within broader contexts
      Programs should provide a solid foundation for graduates to function effectively in their professions, or organizations, in a complex and changing world. To accomplish this students might include learning that addresses diversity, political, international, technological or environmental issues.

Students must be able to think critically and to analyze situations in a variety of different contexts. They need to be able to develop a cogent argument and to substantiate their ideas. A broad selection of studies in the liberal arts and sciences will enhance a student's ability to accomplish this.

Additional specific guidelines have been developed for concentrations in the following areas:


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