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Business

Professor Ghidina (Interim Chair); Associate Professors Burris, Clark Muntean, Shields; Assistant Professors Bilsky, Harrison, Vandaie; Lecturers Harvey, Hughes, Thomas

The study of organizations is a liberal art and as such our students explore phenomena from multiple disciplines to identify, critically examine, and solve complex problems facing organizational decision makers and the citizenry. The business programs are designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to be empathetic and productive citizens prepared for graduate studies and careers in the non-profit, business, and government sectors. Through a combination of courses taught inside and outside of the department, students majoring in business have an opportunity to explore a variety of advanced special areas of study such as entrepreneurship, finance, global business, human resource management, leadership, marketing or business analytics. Beyond their core courses, accounting students may explore advanced topics in non-profit and governmental accounting, income taxation, corporate tax, and accounting theory, among others.

We develop lifelong learners, critical thinkers, and effective communicators who understand that learning is a collaborative, reflective process requiring the integration and synthesis of knowledge, skill, and practice. Students develop an appreciation for diversity and inclusion, a strong orientation toward ethics and social responsibility, and an in-depth understanding of the interconnected and interdependent nature of the global environment in which organizations exist. We capitalize on our small size to facilitate collaborative and intellectual interactions among students and faculty. This active learning enables students to become effective leaders and contributors to their professional and social environments. The faculty supports this mission by innovative teaching, impactful scholarly activity, and meaningful engagement with the University, the local and regional communities, and their respective disciplines. Our students and graduates support the mission through active learning, research, and participation in service to the University, the State of North Carolina, and our local and global communities.

Major in Business

A Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Business is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in a variety of complex organizational environments. This degree program also prepares students for advanced study in business, public administration, and law. The core courses focus on the functional areas of management and leadership whereby students develop skills in the following areas: critical thinking, quantitative reasoning, interpersonal relations, oral and written communication, and information technology. Additional content in ethical decision-making and global contexts is integrated throughout the core curriculum. Students learn beyond the classroom through our project-based internship program, in faculty-mentored undergraduate research collaborations, in short- or long-term study abroad, or in an advanced consulting practicum. Students also can explore a variety of subject areas related to the study of organizations in upper-level elective courses.

Major in Accounting

Accounting is known as the language of business, but all organizations need to speak the language in order to measure their performance and achieve their goals. The accounting program at UNC Asheville is designed to help students speak the language fluently and understand the various environments and organizations where it is applied. The Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Accounting provides students with the essential knowledge and skills to follow any career path in accounting or business. The degree requirements emphasize the mission-driven skills of communication, critical thinking, problem solving, and life-long learning. Global considerations, issues of sustainability, ethics, and technology are integrated throughout the curriculum. The degree facilitates students acquiring the credit hours of accounting necessary to sit for the CPA exam in North Carolina. Students considering this career path should be aware that there might be additional education and experience requirements necessary to become a CPA after passing the exam.

Business

Programs

• •  Accounting
• •  Accounting Minor
• •  Business
• •  Business Minor

Courses

• ACCT 215 - Principles of Accounting I (4)
• ACCT 216 - Principles of Accounting II (4)
• ACCT 301 - Intermediate Accounting I (4)
• ACCT 302 - Intermediate Accounting II (4)
• ACCT 317 - Cost Accounting (4)
• ACCT 321 - Accounting for Governmental Organizations (2)
• ACCT 322 - Accounting for Not-for-Profit Organizations (2)
• ACCT 340 - Accounting Systems and Controls (4)
• ACCT 342 - VITA Service Learning (4)
• ACCT 405 - Accounting Internship (4)
• ACCT 415 - Auditing (4)
• ACCT 416 - Advanced Accounting (4)
• ACCT 417 - Income Taxation (4)
• ACCT 447 - Income Taxation of Partnerships and Corporations (4)
• ACCT 499 - Undergraduate Research in Accounting (1-6)

• ACCT 171-4 - Special Topics in Accounting (1-4)
• ACCT 271-4 - Special Topics in Accounting (1-4)
• ACCT 371-4 - Special Topics in Accounting (1-4)
• ACCT 471-4 - Special Topics in Accounting (1-4)

• BUS 130 - Introductory Seminar in Organizations (2)
• BUS 230 - Organizational Behavior and Theory (4)
• BUS 250 - Marketing Principles (4)
• BUS 300 - Legal and Ethical Environment (4)
• BUS 326 - Managing Human Capital (4)
• BUS 343 - Sport Marketing (2)
• BUS 366 - Entrepreneurship (4)
• BUS 367 - Introduction to Business Analytics (2)
• BUS 368 - Digital and Social Media Marketing (2)
• BUS 380 - Management Science (4)
• BUS 386 - Management Information Systems (4)
• BUS 398 - Global Management (4)
• BUS 405 - Advanced Topics in Global Business (2)
• BUS 407 - Global Finance (2)
• BUS 423 - Seminar in Public Management and Leadership (2)
• BUS 453 - Marketing and the Consumer (4)
• BUS 458 - Marketing Strategy (2)
• BUS 480 - Management Strategies and Policy (4)
• BUS 481 - Leadership in Organizations (2)
• BUS 488 - Consulting Practicum (4)
• BUS 489 - Project-Based Internship (4)
• BUS 499 - Undergraduate Research in Business (1-6)

• BUS 171-4 - Special Topics in Business (1-4)
• BUS 271-4 - Special Topics in Business (1-4)
• BUS 371-4 - Special Topics in Business (1-4)
• BUS 471-4 - Special Topics in Business (1-4)

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